Food Challenge Week 2 & Weekly update

Since my previous entry, I have been doing a lot of , well, working out. Haha. Gym four days a week and Zumba with a cardio warm up one day of the week. I have been so proud of myself with overcoming temptations. Between chocolate covered pretzels by the hubby, to ice cream and etc.  It isn't easy. But living this life the way I have been isn't making anything else easier. I have to admit, my body hurts. But I love this pain, I love knowing that all this pain means I am doing something right. And I will have something to show for it in the long run.

My friends and I are signing up for a zombie run in September. So just another reason to continue all my working out and training. I plan on finishing it with at least one flag left on me!

Hubby told me he was proud of me yesterday. It felt so good to be recognized for all the hard work in this new lifestyle. He tempts me from time to time to test my commitment.  And I pass every time. I am still trying to get him to join the gym with me, so he can work out with our awesome trainer Shannon.

I have been taking classes with Shannon, the personal trainer at Planet Fitness.  Shes pretty cool, and explains everything and help me figure out what is best for me in my journey.

So the part of the blog that everyone is waiting for.  My father challenged me to try salmon.  I do not know if you recall or anything.  But I do not eat seafood (except shrimp, I love that!).  So since today was his birthday, we all went out for dinner.  He ordered salmon, and made me fulfill the challenge tonight at Roosevelt Tavern. See video:

I don't know if you can hear it in the video or not.  But I did like the salmon.  I did not like the fishy after taste, but from what I have been told that can be fixed with some lemon juice.  So there is another to add to the never tried and liked list. Kevin was so happy, that is him talking in the background..

Remember: challenge me to a new food. I have been challenge to try cilantro and quino. So challenge me. I am open to trying just about anything. Comment here or on facebook! Again, I will be trying at least one new food each week until I lose my desired 50lbs.