I am still in the maintenance phase and that is a good thing. Talk about stress lately, my relationship blew up with Eddie and I totally did it. We broke up 6 weeks ago but still lived together until last Sunday. I came home late and he threatened that he was leaving and I said, yes you are! 911 and all. It was over in 30 minutes but I am still spinning through today. I am dating someone new and they have their own issues with an ex that are slowly being resolved. Is there any normal people left in the world? Oh crap I guess I need to talk about weight loss since I am on extrapounds huh? I am not eating so good and drinking wine again. I started exercising yesterday again from a 2 week break. I haven't gained weight and that is just from pure luck I think. I go without food for a while and then eat a big meal. I guess it is evening out but I need to get back to healthy eating and exercise each day dispite my personal issues. I am going to exercise everyday that I am at work like I should be and I will make good choices and eat regularly from now on. The stress is almost to the max because of the bills I am left with and the unresolved feelings. I am NOT drowning them with food though so I have made progress in my behavior from 3 years ago before I started this new lifestyle so NSV! I come here everyday and read you all but haven't had the heart to post what was going on. I haven't told my son where Eddie is yet and he hasn't asked. I know it is coming this weekend and I dread it. You know Eddie has called and texted multiple times since Sunday night and he wants to come back but I am just not ready. I decided not to tell Tyler it is over with Eddie because I know he will be in my life to a point for a long time just not in the capacity he was before. If he can stand on his own, support himself, and provide support to me it will be a big step in the right direction for him. In the meanwhile, I am enjoying my new dating relationship and it helps to fill the void. I have feelings for the new guy and am enjoying every minute with him. Anyway, you all keep on track and know you are worth all of the effort!
Hey, at weigh in this morning... I am so close to the 170's I can taste it!! woooooooooooooooooohooooooooooo!
btw my legs and hiney is soooo sore from the lunges yesterday.... it was worth it!
fyi- The South Beach Living On the go drink mixes are great! They really do "Tide me over" My favorite is the Natural Tropical Breeze flavor, mmm! They have 30 calories, 3 grams of protein, and 5 g of fiber! (WW girls they are .2 pts per drink yes I said point 2 not even half a point!!, woot!)
Hey, I had a great day at work today... I had a big presentation and it was a smash!! They want to write an article on me!! wooooooooooohoooooooooo!!
On the weight loss front still maintaining.. but that is good. I went through a bout with a sinus infection and ate whatever I wanted... no healthy stuff... no meals just unhealthy snacks. I ate what my body craved... the good news no weight gain, yay!
I exercised last night even though I felt like crap and will again tonight. My body must REALLY like this weight. I am going to have to change up my habits and food choices to shock it to move on down.
I have been through a stage of being on plan, eating everything in site for a 5 day period, to being on plan again. Well this week's weigh in I am down .2. Guess that's what I get huh? Well I just have to have the will power and determination to get to the 170's. I have 4lb to go until I see it that number on the scale. I hope you all stay on plan and reach your goals soon!
Eddie, Tyler, and I spent the weekend in the mountains with friends. I made good choices with food and even went to the gym with my friend Jenny for an hour! wooooooooohooooooooo! I am back under the same routine for the week so hopefully the scale will slide on down for this week's weigh in.
Up at our friends, we played Rock Band on Friday night and had a few drinks. On Saturday, we went to a place called Elk Shoals to let the kids swim and the men fish. It is a man made beach on the New River. It has cascades and it is just beautiful! My friend and I layed out on the beach, talked and watched the kids play in the water. We took her yorkie, Maggie, and let her play too. We had a great girl chat and everyone really enjoyed it. We finished the night off with a fire and all around good conversation.
I dropped Tyler at his dad's yesterday morning on the way back. His dad, pawpaw and Nana have taken off to Gatlinburg so I will be in Tyler withdrawal this week. Hopefully they will be back by Thursday for Tyler's well check.
This Friday our friends are coming down to our house to stay the night. We plan to go to Charlotte to see a Metallica coverband, Ride the Lightening. I have to have supper fixed for them on Friday and breakfast the next morning. I like playing hostess it is just hard to fix healthy food everyone will enjoy. I will probably fix grilled chicken salad with corn on the cob and garlic toast. I do enjoy the company so the extra work is worth it.
I am back in the office today and will be off to the gym in about 30 minutes. I am doing 30 min on the elliptical, 30 min of weights and some stretching. I missed my workout yesterday... I stayed home because Shelton, my yorkie, has an upper respiratory infection. We went to the vet and he is much better today (thank you antibiotics!) I did clean the house with a passion for an hour and am sure I burnt some calories. The major victory was I stayed on track with my eating!! yay!! I didn't sneak anything!! yay me!!!!!!!!!! I really, really, reallllllyy want to see 1 7 something on the scale. I realize I am building muscle and my tummy is looking great but I WANT that number! I realize that I am a slave to the scale.
Well girls take care and stay on track YOU are worth it!
Update on the weekend: ate better, moved more. We played football with the kids and ran at the park (yes in the heat, thought I was gonna die!) Sunday morning however, biscuits gravy sausage eggs..... dammit! (I used flexies and did not gorge myself but I still gained 2 lbs of water weight from that one meal!) Oh well it will come off this week and I have a new goal for Sunday.... NO GRAVY, NO BISCUITS!
Yesterday was a great on program day. All food was written and accounted for (stayed within my points) I did yoga class for an hour, the elliptical for 15 minutes, weights for 20 minutes. and then... drum roll please..... Eddie and I went for a brisk 30 minute walk after supper up and down hills in my neighborhood. yay me!! I am doing this extra activity all week to see the difference it makes. I will be doing new measurements (maybe tonight) so I can compare the last month worth of work in the gym to see the difference.
Eddie will not be home tonight, he is going to help a friend install shutters. He will stop by the house to eat with me and then go. I have no kids tonight.... my oh my..... I plan to go walking/jogging/hiking at the park and come home for a luxurious bath, yay me!!
Happy Humpday! I talked with my Health Coach at work yesterday. I discussed my routines, my plateau (I have been in the 180's for months now) She advised that I was very focused during the week with eating and workouts (nothing new there) and advised on the weekends I need to add one cardio session on Saturday and Sunday that just involves me. Not the kids or Eddie. She said if I work out in the morning I am less likely to let myself slip with eating the remainder of the days. It makes sense if I work out not to want to ruin the work I accomplished with food later in the day. I will start this weekend. I really want to be in the 70's!!
I will update next Monday with the results of my weekend work.
