Hello ladies! Hope you all had a fabulous Christmas! Mine, actually turned out to be great! It was full of family, my best friend and happyness. We had Christmas dinner at my house and my grandmother cooked and although it wasn't the healthiest it was good none-the-less. This time I didn't bring ANYTHING home! No pie, no nothing. No temptation, so no bad eating. Although I was strapped for cash my Christmas was blessed and that's all that really matters. My nephew loved his gifts and so did my mom and grandmother, so it was worth it. So, I just need the next week to pass so I can get paid again! Lol.
The eating front is deteriorating. I don't know what my deal is. Actually, I do. I've been emotionally eating and it's spiraling out of control. On the drive back here from home I had McDonalds..I haven't ate that in MONTHS!! Ugh. It was gross and I knew I shouldn't have ate it so I ate half and just threw it out. I even had a REGULAR soda...WTF?! I haven't had that in AGES! I was out of control. I did it because I was really depressed about leaving home and being broke.Then today at work the break room saga continued. Chocolate candies and pop corn. I didn't eat too bad because I felt bloated and stuff all day although I hardly ate anything. I only got half of my water intake in, no bueno.
Not having my gym open is really heading my progress. The home workouts are ok but it's just not the same.I have tile floors and I live on the top floor, my neighbors aren't too happy with my 60 minute workouts. Blah...
Just excuses...I know.
For dinner I'm having turkey burgers on wheat bread and raw carrots.
I haven't weighed in since the gym is closed when I get off so I have NO idea how much I weigh, but I know I've had a gain. That's ok, I'll take that because next week starts my plan of action!
Ok, Im off to finish my dinner.
Today's Quote: Clogged with yesterday's excess, the body drags the mind down with it. ~Horace
Posted By: As I Am
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12/28/2007 07:13
HUGS!
It really sounds like you've got a lot going on inside that head. When you want to eat something not on plan, stop and think about it. How will it make you feel? Will it REALLY make you feel better? And in the long run, what's it going to do? Now, if I can follow my own advice...... I'm sorry you have so much going on. I'm thinking of ya!
Hi, I am so sorry that you have been going through such a tough time!! I will say prayers for you. Now, the holidays are about over so things will be getting back to normal for you. It is tough during this time of years because we have so many BIG holidays packed in about 5 weeks.
By the way, you said you couldn't do anything to help your Mom, however, you did help her by just listening. Do you know that a lot of times when a person lets you speak about your problems........that you can actually get a better perspective on things. It helps sometime just to hear ourselves verbally express the problem.
Blessings to you for strength, courage, happiness and financial needs. Chargail
I have been eating off plan as well. I think something is going around! lol . We have got to get out of this rut and get back on plan. Working out at a gym is so much different then being at home but I think something is better than nothing.
Are you still thinking about going to weight watchers? Becasue I think I want to rejoin too, it so much different than being with a support group then trying to do it by yourself! Have a good one!
Was glad you stopped by, and so glad your Christmas turned out to be Merry. You seem like your spirits are lifted about all of that. YAY!
I know what you mean about several things in your blog.
My eating has deteriorated a bit too, and it leaves me feeling puffy. (although I don't feel like I blew it or anything. I think I've been putting that muscle I've been gaining over the last 6 months to work. Overtime!!) I know with the training you do, you're muscle probably helped you too.
When I give in and eat McDonalds, it tasts good for about 1 second! Hate the way I feel after. Think it's great that you haven't had it in months.
Working out at home IS NOT THE SAME!!! (but a whole lot better than nothing) Remember a couple weeks ago when the trainer told me to change things up a bit? Well, I chose the path of least resistance and started doing the majority of things at home. The intensity is just not the same. Yesterday I went to the gym and had such a "kick hiney" workout. We will have some closings next week for the holiday, then I'm starting a new Body-for-Life challenge come January 7. Lord willing, there will be NO low intensity workouts for that. Can't wait.
I know if I stepped on the scale it would be up too. I won't step on it either until I do my body composition before the challenge. (you know how I feel about the scale.) Thought it was funny, I was reading a tip sheet from the BFL website, and it said to "throw the scale away" (no really, just set it aside)
Anyway....I just wanted to stop by to see how you are doing. I'm glad your spirits seem lifted. What do you say we forget the past 2 weeks, because we can do nothing about it, and set our goals to make 2008 great!
Seriously... I live in frigid Chicago and I still walk my dogs outside every day! You are in Texas! Go for walks, or jogs, or bike rides! You don't have to workout in the house everyday! No more excuses!
I'm glad you had a good holiday though. It is always wonderful to be surrounded by family! I love my family (most of the time!) and so I look forward to the holidays. And I always feel for people who don't have that bond with their families.
That I begin to feel that McDonald's is gross sooner or later. I could eat there daily for breakfast. LOVE those McGriddles!! Mmmmmmm.... and their iced coffees. Granted, I don't care for their burgers much any more but the fries?? Yummmmmmm.... drooooooolllll
LOL - sorry!! Keep up the great work and hang in there. Happy New Year!!
We will have some closings next week for the holiday, then I'm starting a new 
Thought it was funny, I was reading a tip sheet from the BFL website, and it said to "throw the scale away" (no really, just set it aside)