Motivation

Not feeling very motivated these past few days. Actually I should be motivated: I went to the mall on Friday (somewhere I never go) and decided I definitely want to shop at BR and Gap again. I want to be able to wear great jeans and cute tops (ala my friend Dawn at her November shin-dig) by fall. But anyway, I can't seem to get moving. Today I'm doing lots of stuff around the house but will make a big effort to get to the gym tomorrow.

So Hungry!

Today is the first day since I started this blog that I just want to eat everything, all day! I feel so hungry (or maybe not: perhaps it's stress making me want to fill my face with food). I had a serious protein craving about 2pm and ate some shrimp thinking that would satisfy me. I waited 2 hours and needed something else so I ate brown rice with soy sauce. Only two hours until dinner!!

Wednesday Weigh-In

Well I haven't lost any weight since 2 weeks ago, but I didn't gain any either. Considering we were on vacation, I'm not going to beat myself up.

What's the consensus: Am I still eating too much? Not exercising enough? Help!!

Misbehavin'

Well I didn't do as good as I could have while on vacation, but I didn't do as bad as I could have either. I ate Special K for breakfast every day and had salads instead of other choices some of the time and turned down the ice cream, etc. I walked one morning in very hilly terrain, hiked to a waterfall another day, did crunches in the pool, and did a lot of walking everyday, so hopefully that was enough to stop weight gain during the week. Also did a lot of sweating due to very high humidity.

And on a good note, I think my stomach is getting smaller (not the rolls but the organ) as I seem to feel full much easier. This is a very good thing!

It has taken us a couple of days to recover from the trip, but tomorrow I'll get back to counting calories, journaling my food, and doing some true exercise.

Vacation Jitters

I'm nervous about being able to maintain my new healthier diet while away from home for a week. We will be in a house with a kitchen and I can go to the grocery store and buy my food staples once we arrive but we'll be there with lots of other family members, each taking a turn cooking the evening meal and with lots of food in the house. I'm afraid it will seem rude not to eat what has been prepared, but I'm hoping everyone will understand. We'll also be out and about so I need to be sure to get some healthy on-the-go snacks so I'm not tempted by concession, etc. type food. I won't get to go to the gym either, but there is a pool and I can always go for a walk. Wish me luck!

1 Meesly Pound!

That's all, just 1 pound lost over the past 2 weeks. I have worked so hard and am trying not to be discouraged.

He Likes It!

I always used to use Fletcher as an excuse not to go the gym because I did not feel comfortable leaving him in the childwatch. But now that he's four and has gone to preschool for 2 years, that excuse doesn't really hold water. The teachers are well educated and experienced and seem very kind. Fletcher has gone 3 times now and one morning had the option to stay home with Daddy or go to the gym and play with the other kids and he chose to go with me! So I think he likes it, it's another social situation for him to experience, and it lets me spend time on myself (almost) guilt-free.