I hate SNOW.

This morning I was back to 187.5, maybe next week it will say that when I am actually at my session... when it counts!

I just got back from a 2 mile walk in the snow with the dogs and my neighbors. It was cold, but I was sweating when we finished, so I will consider it a good workout. It's amazing how much harder it is to walk in only 3 inches of snow! It was nice, but unfortunately we're supposed to get more snow tomorrow. Have I mentioned that I hate winter?

I am thinking about snow shoes... I've heard it's a good workout and I should just embrace the winter and get over it. Will I use them? I used to ski until I had kids and then I just couldn't picture my life with a broken leg and a baby... I have thought about doing that again as well....

I will try and adjust my attitude. I will pray that school is NOT cancelled!

189.3 ..... hmmmmm....

Maintaining through a party filled weekend (even though I saw 187.5 Friday morning!!). I need to get my butt to the gym, but some evil gremlins have broken our van twice and sickened me and my children. We're healthy now, but for how long? Tomorrow morning it's up the big hill for a nice dog walk and maybe, just maybe, I'll get to the gym..........

Goals.....

I have goals this week to accomplish and no time to be sick. This cold is kicking my butt! I am not sleeping at night and feel wrecked for most of the day... How the heck am I supposed to get to the gym?

I guess I'll have to regroup and make some changes. I will journal my food and stay within my calories for the rest of the week. If I feel better, I will spin Saturday, and try again next week. This cold should be gone by then... right?

Week 3 - 189.7

I know, I know... a gain?!

True. I let the weekend get the best of me and by the time I tried reigning it in, the damage had been done. Maintenance was what I was hoping for, but the .4 gain I'll own. I ate pie. I did not exercise the way I had planned.

This week's session was about deciding what is important to me in my life --- not just weight issues. I had to come up with a list, and what I wanted to do to improve these things. Many of my issues centered on relationships (building or re-building), but as for the health part of my life - exercise is what I need. So in addition to having a lunch date with my DH and researching a knitting club, I have to plan 3 exercise sessions. I can run, spin, do weights - BUT I have to plan and follow through... 3 times....

AND I feel like crap. I have the WORST cold. I took medicine last night and felt completely out of it all day today. I don't know if I slept or if I was just passed out... My plan is to do what my body will let me do --- today that was walk the dog. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day!

Week One - 189.3

My before shot - 11/16/09 - Weight 193.3

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Today my official weigh-in was 189.3 and that is a loss of 4 pounds for the week! I am definately happy with the start.

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Today's session focused on letting people help you achieve goals.... I plan to sit down with my kids and DH over the weekend to let them know what I am doing and how they can help me to: chill out (stop yelling), curb my meal-time prep eating, and schedule time for exercise.

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Everything is positive and I am looking forward to getting everyone on board. Who knows - maybe the whole family will benefit!

Just doing it...

So the week was decent. I logged all but one day, and I got out to at least walk the dog. It was a CRAZY busy week and it's almost done. What I have to realize is that no two weeks are the same and even the best schedules, plans and intentions can be derailed. How we choose to deal with these situations is what makes the difference.

Thanksgiving is coming. I don't care. Yes, I really don't care. It's food. It's a day.

My biggest struggle next week will be the kids being home and the lack of any meaningful time to myself. I will pray for patience. I am thankful I decided to start taking meds again. It has definately leveled off my moods and my coping skills are much improved. I feel in control for the first time in a while.

I guess I'll just keep doing what I am doing...

Day 3 - 189.0

Back in the 180s and I am being SPOT ON with the journalling - both mood and food. My week has been unusually hectic (I'll spare the details), but I am trying to keep it all together. I am feeling more positive about the diet and I guess about life in general.

I wonder if there is a correlation between eating healthy and feeling good....