I say it, but I don't believe it.

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On June 13, 2010 at approximately 12:54 PM Eastern Daylight time, I rode through the "finish" arch at Verizon headquarters in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, completing my first-ever Tour de Cure.

It was hard -- about as hard as I thought it would be, and harder than I'd been prepared to handle. At the same time, it was one of the most incredible experiences I've ever had.

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...but no place to correlate it all.

Yet.

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Last week I wrote about my fattest night ever and how I was going to begin the road of weight loss.

That was dumb idea to start on the Friday before a holiday weekend.

But I did anyway and honestly, couldn't we always find an excuse as to why we should wait to start losing weight? I can always think of something it seems.

Over the weekend I did everything in my power to stay off the couch and get out of the house. This stops me from snacking and sitting and watching cooking shows that just make me want more snacks!

The other thing I am doing is making some better choices when it comes to food. I have to be honest with myself. I am not going to eat salads everyday, or bun-less burgers. That is not me.

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I missed reporting last week.  I'm happy to say that my weight has stayed the same and my fasting sugars are edging below 110.  I'm sad to say I am continuing to struggle with good food choices, and losing the battle too often.

One of the things I was happiest about with the week 2 challenge information was the article on healthy food substitutions.  I almost didn't click on the link. How many times have we read articles about this that say inane things like "Swap water for one of your colas every day to lose 15 lbs in one year!".  As if anyone watching their weight, or with diabetes, is still drinking sugared soda and doesn't know it's a poor choice!

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