Week 65, Day 7 - Or Where the @*&# did I go?
Whew, exactly a month since I’ve blogged. Sorry to have stayed away for so long….this place is never too too far from my mind, especially the “friends” I’ve made and followed on their journeys here.
So, started the new job about 3 weeks ago – LOVE it! It is crazy busy and there is so much to learn and so many people to meet. It challenges me everyday, which is exactly what I need to stay productive and engaged. I had my first business trip last week to Chapel Hill, NC (beautiful) and Atlanta , and will be making probably about 8-10 more trips by June!!! Lots of travel with this job, which is new to me and I really like so far. Of course, it brings up the whole issue of eating on the road and having somewhat less control about what and when to eat.
The good news is that my weight has been relatively stable since Vegas. I went back to JC 2 weeks ago and had been down just a bit, which was surprising, but I’ll take it. I won’t be able to make it weekly, but I am going to try to go every other week. While I still NEED to lose the last 5 lbs or so, I also am focused just on maintaining through this new lifestyle.
I’ve had to buy a bunch of new suits and it feels amazing to like what I am buying and feel confident and good in my clothes. I am wearing size 8 petite or 10 petite and couldn’t be happier!
I decided to join another gym which is pretty much next door to my new office (which is too far from my gym to get to spinning classes during the week). This is a luxury, but I think a necessary one. I can be there in 5 mins, no excuses to not go, and best of all, the spinning classes are not crazy crowded like my gym. The bikes and instructors are totally different and will take some getting used to, but it is a small price to pay. Joining 2 gyms is definitely a luxury but I think it will just be another tool to keep me on the right track.
I’m struggling a bit with feeling hungry and snacking. And, at work, it is so busy that sometimes I just grab what’s there…and I definitely don’t have the time to leisurely sit down and enjoy my salad and JC meal like I used to.
So, consider me to be in a state of flux and transition. I’ll try to check in when I can and I definitely want to catch up with you guys and see how everyone is doing!