Goodness where have I been? Not here on EP land that's for sure. Instead I have been wrapped up in my own little land. Sorry for neglecting everyone on here and not being a good blog buddy. Things have been busy and life has been crazy and I just haven't had time to sit at the computer and type.
These past couple of weeks I have been with my dad just spending time with him and taking care of errands he needed to get done that he usually doesn't get done when it's just him. It's been nice having quality time with my dad.
So on Monday I was supposed to wake up and go running in the morning because the lazy side of me has kicked in when it comes to getting some exercise. Well I thought to myself that it was okay to give myself a break from exercise and routine. When im at home its always on the go and im on a routine with exercise. I never miss a day, well coming here and relaxing gave my body much needed rest and healing all in the process. So this week my goal was to get back to my routine of exercising and Monday I blew it off, okay blame my alarm, but okay blame me as well because I could have exercised but didn't want to. Tuesday rolled around and I woke my butt up at 5 and went running and on Wednesday I went running as well! I ran/walked for 60 minutes.
All day yesturday my legs and ankles hurt like crazy so I decided to give myself a rest from running and do the biggest loser DVD instead. I will exercise this week! I will eat OP this week! My eating is not a concern, I have been doing awesome! My weight has been the same!
Yesturday I was so stressed out with my personal life and problems and I was feeling like I couldn't handle it at all. I wanted to eat everything in sight. Going grocery shopping at a time like this was a really bad idea. I was steering towards all the junk food and all I wanted was to dive in it all. My body inside of me was talking its way out of doing something like that, and I held on to the handles on the cart got what I needed and didn't give in. It's amazing how things can go on overdrive and all you wnat is the sweet and salty junk. Im stronger than this!!!
Things are going well, I won't be on as much as I would like my parent's laptop is going to be getting fixed and who knows how long they are going to take! I will update as much as I can!
LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!! KEEP ON GOING!!!!!
Remember to never give up!
Posted By: hey alexia
Comments to this post:
05/31/2007 11:39
Hey, Alexia!
How's it hanging? It's always good to hear from you. I'm glad you're listening to your body. Clearly it needs a little TLC. No need to stress over not posting too often - as long as I have my precious Google Reader, I know when you're around.
Kudos on keeping your weight in check. You're doing TERRIFIC!!!
I am new here and happened upon your blog. Congratulations on such big success with your weight loss... I look forward to reading more of your blogs and seeing how you did it. And the picture of you in the mirror with your camer phone is adorable... and an inspiration. But the picture above it doesn't look like you 97 pounds heavier... is it?
I felt the same way about my legs and ankle hurting after a run last night. I guess it does that when we stop running and really push ourselves to get back into running.
Glad your maintenance is going well. Maybe you can give some tips to Leanne, she's having some trouble with that.
Great job on resisting the junk food at the food store. I feel that way sometimes when I just want to eat everything in sight. It takes a lot of discipline and determination to control ourselves.
It's okay to take some time off from blogging. It is summer after all. We should be outside, not inside on the computer all day!
that you are less than 3 lbs away from losing 100 POUNDS!!?!?! Jeez girl youre gettin skinny! You look fabulous though and congratulations again on making GOAL. You are a true motivation! Have a great day!
you need a break, yes your body does. so don't feel bad about sleeping in once in a while. so you resisted the tempting food, but i didn't so this week I'm back to working it all off. (I guess I shouldn't have had mexican food last night, It's hard to stop myself!)
keep up the running, when you feel better that is. and continue to have a great time on your vacation.
Posted By:
05/31/2007 19:03
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your words. I am trying really hard this time to stay on track and do the right thing. I think the thing I needed was a challenge because it keeps me accountable.
I wish I could spend some quality time with my dad! I miss him. Hopefully soon, I would love to go stay with him and the beach!!!!
Sounds like you're busy. ;) I haven't been around much at all...I know I've come here to post to you...opened your blog to read it and then something would happen and I'd never read your blog never mind post...I'd come back down the next day and there your blog would be open, but I'd be on my way out the door. So I know what it's like. :)
Hang in there. Sometimes life tries to swallow us up and we just have to tread water and hang on. It will get better. Hope you enjoy your time with your folks.
i love your new blog design! =) so pretty and summery. that was a big win you had at the grocery store last night and i think it makes up for your little sams club experience! too funny =) anyway, take care and hope your personal probs/life keeps up its turn for the better on through the weekend.
Rest and relaxation is so important and few us get as much as we really need. I'm glad you're having time away, and you'll get back to blogging if/when you do. Don't sweat it. I've been pretty absentee myself lately but I just can't go home and get on the computer after hours at work. It just really drains me. It's not that I don't care about my EP Buddies, its just at some point your mental and physical health comes first. For those who don't/can't understand...oh well, such is life.
I'm actually blogging from my desk at work b/c once I get home...all I can foresee is a tub of endless bubbles....
You have the greatest self control I've ever heard of. Have I told you that before? You are awesome! You can talk yourself out of any craving and that is so commendable!
I hope you are feeling less stressed out and get to relax this weekend. It's beautiful outside!
you will come back stronger than ever. And I think it is awesome how close you are to your parents. I hope when our daughter moves away to college we all stay real close and we still see her alot. She is our only child so we are super close, she has one more year then off to college.. *sniff, sniff* But hearing you visiting your parents make me feel better.. :-)
Congrats on steering away from the junk food. I have it once per week and then the rest of the week try and be good.. :-)
Long time no post! Well I'm finally back and ready to kick arse. Tthanks for checking up on me while I was away. I really am ready to do this now.
You are still looking a fab as ever and inspiring others. Keep up all the positive work!
Cat xxx
Posted By:
06/04/2007 20:25
YOU JUST FLOORED ME!
I was feeling a little lazy and unmotivated today because I've been working out a lot and yet i haven't really seen any big difference. so i logged on here and stumbled upon your inspiring blog.
YOU ARE AMAZING. I can't believe you lost all that weight. Pls, pls, pls you have to share your secrets!
I just started here on EP about 2 weeks ago. Definitely want to follow your path. Wow, again!
You look gorgeous! I'm so glad you have been doing just what you want to do -- it is agreeing with you. Thanks for checking in/out while I've been away. I appreciated your kind words. Hope to be back with more frequency as the days go by : )
I ran/walked for 60 minutes.
