Believe's Journal.....getting back on track, comments welcome

[believe]

I had met goal in March, but have gotten off track lately. Between all the travel, stress at work and stress at home it was difficult to stay on track. I went to put on my smallest jeans last night and they were sooooo tight. That has definitely set me on track. I have a eating plan from a nutrionist so my goal is to eat by the plan. I can eat anything, it is portion size and counting of fat, protein and carbs that count.
It will try to check in weekly, but if I find myself on the fence I will check in more often. I only have 10lbs to lose, but my main focus is to get back to exercising 5 days a week and not just 1 or 2 days a week. I did exercise yesterday, weights and treadmill. Today I think I will try abs and weights. If there is an aerobics class I will do that instead.

Comments are welcome...be hard on me and keep me accountable.

 

[TigH]

Oh, I won't be hard on you! I just want to say "welcome back"!!! I've missed you on the WISH board - you did a great job with your plan and you lost a BUNCH of weight! I know you will be able to shed those 10 pounds easily. Just think about how great you feel when you are able to go on those long bike rides and hikes in the gorgeous mountains!!! Hang in there, you can do it!!!!

 

[believe]

The hardest part about losing the 10lbs is that I feel great. The only reasons for me to lose is to not get too big and to be able to fit comfortably into my clothes. My diabetes is still in control and my mood swings are gone....for the most part.

TigH...thanks for the welcome back. I do love the mountains. Nothing like hiking to a beautiful waterfall.

 

[dizneenut]

Glad to see you back, Amanda!

Good luck with those last 10 lbs. I know you can do it!!

 

[believe]

I got through day one of being back on track. I have to say it wasn't difficult, but I feel very tired today. I think I pushed myself to hard. Here was my day....100 crunches in the morning. 7 flights of stairs around 9am. Step Aerobics class at lunch time. Once at home...cleaned until time to take DD to open house. From open house off to play softball. Once home time for DDs bath and then off to bed. It was a full day. Tonight will be just as full....oh well, easier to stay on track when busy. Less likely to eat unnecessarily.

 

[believe]

Did well this weekend...even with having a DIS meet at my house. I made sure that I made items that I could eat. I did treat myself to a some homemade apple pie filling (no crust) and a scoop of ice cream. I weighed in today just to see, it seems to good to be true so I will wait till Friday to post how I am doing.
I was able to walk for a little time last night. Saturday I didn't get a chance with getting ready for the meet. I also didn't feel well on Friday (all day) or Saturday (morning). My goal is to exercise more this week.

 

[believe]

Week 1 down....I am down 3lbs 7 more to go. Need to focus on how I will maintain, I am tired of these 10lbs that keep coming back.

 

[Duggas]

Congratulations on losing 3lbs. Keep trying on those 'too tight' jeans and one day soon you'll be surprised and just slip straight into them.
Keep with it

Pam

 

[believe]

Duggas, thanks for your support. I am not down 5lbs, if the scale wasn't playing tricks on me today....true weigh in will be on Friday.

I stayed on track for the weekend, that was with going to Kings Island Amusement Park and a church picnic. This weekend coming up may be my test. We go to my Uncle's for a Labor Day party and it is a big Party with lots of food, music and drinks. I love virgin strawberry daquires....I will have to allow me atleast one drink.

 

[believe]

I weighed in today and was down 5.5 with shoes on, they were thicker than I usually wear, once I took them off another pound came off. I am just glad I am going in the right direction!!!!!!

 

[Duggas]

WOW

Well done you, keep up the good work.

Pam

 

[DoeWDW]

Believe, best of luck at your uncle's party! I know you can make great choices. I'll be thinking of you this weekend as I try to navigate those same kinds of choices.

Your progress is great! I'm also trying to lose that pesky 10 pounds that I've regained. You can do it and you're well on your way!!

 

[believe]

I did cheat a little at my uncle's party, but I did a pre-weigh this morning and I am still going in the right direction. I got back on track yesterday and feel good about the entire weekend, no regrets!!!!!

 

[believe]

The scale didn't move today....the only time I went off my plan was at my Uncle's party and it wasn't too dramatic. I haven't had a chance to do weights this week, which I usually try to do twice a week. I hope to get to the gym today. I am a little disappointed, but also knew I didn't feel slimmer....actually felt fatter this week. It isn't TOM, but I tend to have my systems earlier in the process. Tomorrow starts another week

 

[DoeWDW]

Don't worry, if you're behaving, the scale will fall into line. It's funny how a little slip can cause us to gain water weight - have you been drinking lots of water so your body can let go of the water it doesn't need?

You're doing a great job!

 

[believe]

I drink a lot of water during the week...not as much on the weekends.

This weekend I went off my plan....I am really fighting not going into a slump. I have a lot of stress....the biggest being my Mom and her fight with cancer, second biggest is my job and third is the patio/walkway that didn't turn out as planned. I know I shouldn't use stress as an excuse, but I just couldn't focus this weekend. Been fighting those days where I just want to cry and sleep all day. The plan is to get back on track tomorrow. Major stress and eating right are a very difficult combination.

 

[believe]

I have decided to start back slowly. I am going to exercise atleast twice this week. Usually once I am exercising the eating falls into place, but I have to get my self-esteem up with the exercise. Wish me luck!!!!!

 

[believe]

I didn't make it to the gym at lunch time...my brother came down for lunch. I am planning on going today.

 

[believe]

I finally made it to the gym yesterday. I hope to go today also.

 

[believe]

I use to exercise 5 days a week and did this for over a year. October 2002, when Mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer I slowed down...this summer I quit. Decided to start back today...I think I am allergic to it. After Tae-bo I went into a sneezing fit and am not stuffed up. Just had to laugh at that. Guess I need to get over it and get back on track, for about the 100th time.