Well, the bad news is that I've done a really poor job of keeping up with my WISH journal. The good news is that I've been successful away. I'm down 17 pounds altogether and I have another new clippie! WOOHOO
I've had a really difficult time this month with major mood swings. Yes, I'm known to be "moody" on occasion, but I do not recall having had so many shifts from low to high within such a short period of time before now.
("Dear Lord, please don't tell me I'm losing it at 37!"
) Ive also had several arthritis flare-ups over the past few weeks, occasional
constipation (
), and Im not sleeping well most nights. Im supposed to be feeling better when Im dieting!! What gives?
I felt FANTASTIC the first 3 weeks, but now, Im falling apart physically. (????) Yes, Ive upped my fiber intake, but Ive also greatly increased my water as well, so I dont understand about the C-word problem at all. (???) The lack of sleep is due to the arthritis, so at least I know whats up there.
All in all, I must pat myself on the back just a little:
#1 - Even with the erratic moods, I have kept right on exercising. There is no way the moods will level out unless I force myself to do this....even when I don't feel like it! Every single time I take a walk, or visit Curves for a workout, I feel SO MUCH BETTER immediately afterward. YAY ME!
#2 Im STILL HERE!
Even though Ive not taken the time to journal, I still take time to read as many new posts on the WISH board as possible, and I post almost daily . . . even if its just to post my exercise time.
#3 Im still on program!
Sure, Ive slipped off program a time or two, but only for one meal, and then Im right back on track.
#4 I actually walked in our local Relay for Life last night! I almost didnt go due to a sudden attack of self-consciousness, but I forged ahead and DID IT ANYWAY! The cause (American Cancer Society) was well worth my effort, and I was so happy to have attended. It was VERY COLD (wind chills in the low 40sthats darned cold in Texas), and even though Im not physically capable of walking great distances for long periods of time, I can be proud of myself for finishing my allotted track time!
#5 I still KNOW Im worth all this effort!