Melting Pot
Well... I really can't wait to have a set schedule and ritual and gym. I can't wait to get back on track... I feel like this weight loss thing is on hold and I can't do much to change that right now. At least I know how to maintain at this weight!
It's just that with moving twice in a month and leaving behind everyone I know and love, everyone wants to take me out to eat. Went to a Thai place tonight and there really wasn't anything OKAY on the menu to eat. I ended up getting shrimp with clear noodles and some type of non-creamy sauce. So it could have been worse, my only regret is not ordering something with more veggies in it. I was under the impression it would have veggies when I ordered it, however.
And then last night was the Melting Pot. And I'm not feeling guilty about this one! After what it cost, you better believe we ate everything placed in front of us! But it was definitely good. Again, I refuse to feel guilty about this one!
Tomorrow I'm going out again. I suggested Chili's. At least I know I can order off the guiltless menu! The guiltless chicken sandwich has become my default order at that place!
At some point my family wants to go to a mexican restaurant known for its margaritas... I will have a few margaritas. And unhealthy chips, salsa, and mexican food.... there's not much healthy stuff you can order there, anyway.
And going to the Wine Loft with a friend. I'm doubting that will include dinner, so it shouldn't be too bad. Hopefully.
But as you can see... yes, I'm making some healthy choices where I can and other times I'm saying "what the hell," I may never see some of these people again.
When I move and I'm on my own and have control over what groceries I buy and what I cook for dinner, I have complete faith that my weight loss journey will continue. The hardest part for me is going to be getting my lazy butt to the gym!
About the gym... my biggest reason for not going to the gym is that I don't know how to use the equipment I NEED to be using. My legs are pretty muscular as it is. The only thing walking or jogging on a treadmill would do is boost my metabolism. Really, I wish my legs (calves especially) would get smaller but I do know it's mostly muscle, that's how I was built. My upper body, however, is a whole different story. My upper arms are huge as well and need to be toned. I need to learn how to lift weights correctly or something... we'll see. If nothing else, I do at least need to use the treadmill to boost my metabolism. I don't believe exercising in itself causes you to lose more weight because you really don't burn as many calories as you think you do for as hard as you work at it. But I do think it increases your metabolism so that your body gets in calorie-burning mode for an extended period, and that's what I really need it for!