Drop 10 With SELF: Keep the Weight Off While Away

Need a little extra inspiration? Meet our Drop 10 Blogger, Danielle. She's lost 10 pounds (and counting!) in her first five weeks on the plan. Follow along with Danielle every week as she shares her experience.

OMG, you guys! I'm down three more pounds, even though I was away for the majority of the week. It feels great to know I can make healthy food decisions on the go with Drop 10 and easily work out even when I'm away from home.

So, my idea came from a Cali woman I met at said work conference -- she had a similar story to mine. Two years ago, she had dropped 55 pounds, and has kept the weight off ever since. And get this -- she's a marathon runner now, who is seriously dedicated to her healthy lifestyle. I found that really encouraging; it's not always easy to find someone who's been in my shoes.

And not only did my new BFF inspire me, she got me to sweat, too -- we visited the hotel's fitness center (pictured) together during the conference. It felt SO good to be back on the treadmill after a few days burning the midnight oil at the office. And then, at the end of my cardio routine, she asked me to do a serious strength-training and toning workout with her -- and although it looked intense (it was the Jillian Michaels' 30-Day Shred DVD), I was up for the challenge. I was practically sweating buckets while doing my crunches. My new BFF? Total champ. She took me out of my comfort zone and motivated me to continue until the end. And here I am, after a work trip, three pounds lighter -- and still motivated.

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