The exercise.....it's working thanks to my friends.

So, I'm on day 4 of my new found excitement for exercising. I'm still getting up at 5 a.m. Although, I must admit, this morning was SO hard. I really wanted to roll over and go back to sleep.

I'm also really trying to cut back on the calorie intake. I've done pretty well. Only 2 slip ups...but I'm still proud.

I must give a special shout out to the wonderful friends who have encouraged me by mocking me with their reminders that while I was up running or walking, they were still in bed....sleeping.

The greatest source of encouragement came in the form of a gift a great friend at work left for me on my desk with a note that said "Happy Valentine's Day....early."

And you know me. I'm not one to hurt anyone's feelings...especially about a gift.

So I ate it.

Don't judge me.