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LBB: I finally did it. I got up this morning and exercised before my minions ... I mean angels were awake. I had grandiose ideas of pulling out great moves from all the step-aerobic classes I have attended in my life and creating a custom fit cardio routine. Ha ha ha. When I looked at that step this morning I went completely blank. For two minutes I did the most blasé step-cardio that can be imagined. Then my husband called out, "Time for arms." Two minutes later it was time for abs, two minutes later back to cardio ... He kept timing me, motivating me with the occasional, appreciative whistle and by riling my competitive spirit. I got a great 30 min. workout. Thank you honey! You saved me.

I also had the most delicious snack ever. My dear friend, who recently started reading the blog, just showed up at my door with a cup of vanilla yogurt, a bag of blueberries, some grape nuts, some sliced almonds and a note that said she was watching what she ate too. I was about to shovel down forkfuls of pasta covered in browned butter and mizithra cheese. I would have watched every bite from my plate ... {confession: I was actually going to skip the plate and eat straight out of the pot} ... to my mouth (does that count as watching what I eat?) But I decided to try her snack instead. It saved the day. And may I just say WOW! It was so satisfying and yummy. I need to work those ingredients into my grocery list.

~Bethany