Back in the saddle again...

I've been out for a while now. I was surprised that my last post was over a month ago when I signed in. I switched to a new job, worked through some personal issues, told my spouse that I'm divorcing him, trying to get my house on the market...in other words, I've been busy. Which means that working out and eating right have been placed on the back burner so to speak. Between working out a lot less and eating more because I was stressed out due to all of the stuff going on, it's no wonder that I didn't lose much for the past month. I'm thrilled that I haven't gained more back!!

But re: my job situation, the end of the fiscal year passed and I'm back to regular hours (whether it's easy to leave or not!!). So I can get home early enough to spend some time either walking outside or working out at the gym. I was halfway trying to train to walk in a half marathon this month, but couldn't keep up with the long time necessary for the walks so I'm just focusing on working out as I can and worrying about doing a half marathon later on when I've got more free time (hopefully after I get moved, sell my house, get a bit more adjusted at my new job, etc.)

I'm hoping that my house will sell quickly and that I will not have to do too much "sprucing" to get it sold. I can't afford to keep it and can't afford to fix it up much either. I will be glad to get it over with and feel less like I'm in "limbo" waiting for my new life to get situated.

My husband has been pretty good to work with so far. We've been separated a year now and this isn't a shock to anyone. My daughters have calmed down their behaviors and are a little more manageable also, which is a huge change.

I feel like I'm taking back my life. I have this picture in my head of an animal like a deer when it is first born and is wobbly on its legs for a while until it gets enough muscle and coordination to walk well. I still feel a little wobbly, but am making some good steps. Feels really good most of the time.

So...this week I jumped back onto the weight loss wagon with full force. Sunday was a rough one personally and I ended up eating all day, stuff I normally wouldn't touch in big portions, i.e. 3 pieces of apple pie, etc.  I felt so yucky by Sunday night that I knew I had to get with my program. I splurged a little yesterday at Chevy's (those chips are like crack to me-lol). But my working out and staying on (WW) points this week really made the difference. I frankly didn't expect to see much, if any weight loss this morning. I was so completely thrilled to see 3 pounds!!!  

And-I'm so excited about "Biggest Loser" starting up again next week. I sure could use the inspiration!

Sorry for my absence guys.  I hope that you have done well since I checked in last.

Have a great weekend!

Joyce (JBaker)