If you remember I made myself a promise to lose 10lbs before I turn 30. Its certainly doable. Its not unrealistic at all. Ive made baby steps in learning to really eat what I WANT instead of whats just there and I need to eat something. I make a conscious effort to only eat what is worth my calories for the day and not "waste" calories on food I really dont care for. Its worked a little. As of last week I was down 2.5 lbs. Not bad.
But then life got in the way for a little bit and I wasnt able to work out. Im not beating myself up it just didnt happen. We chose to go out on our boat instead of sit aorud the house all day and I choose to swim and run errands rather than walk on the treadmill. I feel okay with those choices because I was moving reagardless. Ive made a promise Im not beating myself up anymore and Im not stressing. I cant.....my life doesnt need more stress and anxiety created over something so insignificant. Im just living!
I have realized that charting is helping me from meal to meal. I finally realized those "little" cafeteria lunch salads are over 500 calories and add that to my Lean Cuisine lunch was busting my calorie bank account! So thats one vctory...im now choosing a veggie instead. Like a baked potato or something else low calorie to add in.
I dont know that I have gained that weight back. I havent been on the scale. Im only assuming that by not food charting for the past week has hurt me to some extent. Ill find out Wed I guess. I have this next week and half at home where I can try try again. Then we are off to OH for 12 days. 12 DAYS! Whew, this trip is where I really need to practice the "eat what you really WANT" and "Move as much as you can". We have several things planned that will hopefully help keep me on a routine. We will see but again its life and Im going to enjoy it and just use my head when it comes to eating. Im going to try my best to food chart. Maybe not break everything out like I normally do but keep some kind of guide as to what Ive had for hte day and maybe list when I exercised or walked.
I just cant come back 7lbs heavier like I did after my little beach trip getaway. I need to remember to drink water and stay hydrated....water weight is the devil, and makes you feel so blah!
So theres my update, nothing terribly new or life changing. Just me getting better at enjoying life on my journey to being healthier. Ive finally figured it out this time and it just might work. Hopefully i wont be dissapointed Wed when I weigh....if I am theres always another day.
OH - I almost forgot! How dare me...I guess its been a secret for so long that Im just not used to sharing! But my BFF is pregnant!!! Im SO excited for them. Due the end of Feb and I cant wait to share in her pg and new baby. What fun times ahead!
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