Here are my goals and how I measured up against them.

1) Exercise 4-5 times a week for an hour including cardio and strength training

I exercised 3 times. I tried boxing for the first time and I loved it. I got a lot of work induced stress out of my system in about an hour.

2) Eat 1500 calories a day

I ate well within my calories five of the seven days. I went a little overboard on Wednesday night at happy hour.

3) Follow the principles of Intuitive Eating

Two mid-week happy hours made me a little full but not too bad.

4) Keep a food and exercise journal

I slacked big time here. Every morning I played catch up, trying to figure out what I ate the day before. I will get better at that this week.

5) Do some form of relaxation exercise 2-3 times a week

I focused on breathing before I went to bed a few nights this week and I felt pretty calm.

6) Be accepting of the fact that there may be days I will get off track

I did this well. I didn’t get bent out of shape when I ate loads garlic fries on Wednesday.

7) Get back on track immediately if there is a glitch

I got back on track by the weekend. Weekends are always hard for me, but I was able to eat well and get a workout in.

I feel great and I’m down 1.5 pounds, not too bad for the first week. Hopefully next week I will reach all of my goals. Making this challenge public is a great motivator and it keeps me honest.