I'm back!

I never lost my weight loss motivation, I lost motivation in the foods I was cooking. Nothing exciting, nothing beautiful, nothing new. I hate eating boring food, that being said I should not stop blogging about my journey.

Today was weigh-in day; I was down 2.6! YES! I'm super stoked since my mother and grandmother and both joining me in WW. I will be attending my last meeting next week. At that point I will be doing On-line for three months and then I may start meetings again. With summer and new endeavors approaching I feel that I will be frantic in making it to my meetings. I will be looking to this blog as my validation. I'm so excited to say that a friend of mine has lost a wonderful 49lbs doing the program! Wooohoo! How motivating is that? Another spend last weekend running a half marathon in Dallas, she is also another inspiration in her weight loss journey. I am so blessed to be surrounded by such positive influences. I have a lot of exciting things just on the horizon, I'm looking at the next few weeks to be physically challenging and renewing.

Pretty vague, huh? That's just how I roll.

I really should post some pictures of myself along this journey shouldn't I? hummm.




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Im back in the game!

Like most things in life I come and go in spurts. I have been bombarded with things breaking, appointments, obligations, meetings etc. I lost track and I used it as an excuse. But I feel like Ive settled back in to my routine. Im such a creature of habit. First things first, I gained at the weigh-in..SURPRISE. Kidding. I gained 1.2 lbs. No biggie, I ate like crap, I felt horrible, I knew it was going to be a gain.

Now what I say next may blow your mind. It did mine. A friend posted this on FB on Tuesday, while I was at the meeting. This quote has been profound for me. The power of words is amazing.

“There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstance permit. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.”

See? It blew your mind right? Ive said I was committed, but seeing this, I realize I was only half way in. I was only working out until it was sore, not until it thurt, not until I felt real fatigue. This journey is one I have to be prepared to endure and prepare to be committed to, or I will fail. Thanks Johanna, I have posted this everywhere in my house as my reminder.

That being said I have not been inspiring as far as food goes. Pretty much my summer menu is limited to grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, fruits and veggie. Ive already started on this menu, Ive been feeling spring-y. I will post as I make something new, I love new salads and promise to post pics and recipes when I find new goodies. Today I planted my seeds and hope to see the seedlings soon to plant in my garden, Im excited about a season of fresh home grown goodies!

Speaking of spring, This week we celebrated Ash Wednesday. With that I began Lent. I had not intended on giving up Facebook, but since my hubby did I figured it would be easier on us all if we both did. Its been two days and I really feel lighter. I get way too bogged down in the cyberlife happenings of people. I also decided to give up inactivity. I have commited to getting at least 30 minutes of activity every single day. I imagine this will be a fun and productive month.

I will be more prudent in my posting. I will pre-track and stay focused. I bought a super cute new bathing suit for summer and hopefully seeing it hanging in my closet will keep me driven and intimidated.

I hope whatever you have given up for lent leaves you feeling lighter and more content. I hope that everyone has a relaxing and fullfilling weekend! Heres to commitment!!!

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Birthday cake....I loves it.

Yes, I've indulged. But not overly, but I've consumed my weak food. Cake. Specifically BIRTHDAY cake. You know the kind, with the hurt your teeth sugar/shortening icing. It has to be store bought. I would contenplate organ donation for cake like that.

Ive got to stop the "tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow". Ugh. I've yet to cook a meal. My yesterday was just another day in this maddening week; I walked into my spare bedroom to notice water wicking up a carboard box. AWESOME. My hot water heater busted and leaked all into my house. That meant another day of chaos, another missed gym class and another day of no running. But alas, the delivery guy brought me my online purchase today and I'm so excited! You see, I've only had the scale at WW. It's hard using my at home scale because its the kind you calibrate that never gives the same weight twice...EVER. But I bought a new one and Im stoked that I can actually see where I am weight wise during the week. I know it's the small things. We had dinner with friends tonight, and pretty much have the weekend planned out so hopefully I can stay on track. I have pre-tracked to help myself out. But you know what they say about "best laid plans". I know this post wasnt enlightening or motivating, but its where I'm at in my journey. Hopefully I will see over the horizon tomorrow!
Happy Weekending!!


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Absenteeism

I’ve been absent. In every single way. I haven’t been running, nor have I been adamant in point tracking. I need to be. Life has been hectic to say the least. I have had appointments that have taken my morning workouts, meetings that have taken my afternoon runs, and parties that have taken my well rounded meals. I have got to get focused. I am not down about this, just aware and I know that I have to remain on track and accountable. This switch in my diet has taken a toll on my system, I feel like my stomach is constantly hurting. I know it does not like the quick foods I’m feeding it. Even if it’s a drive through chicken sandwich. I missed my weekly meeting due to an obligation and hate that I didn’t get weighed in. But in order to not use that as a crutch I actually bought a scale. A digital one, in the hopes that the weight won’t change every single time that I get on it. I don’t have much new to report, I’m hanging in there and look focused this week into next and hope to report a loss next week if I can grab the remainder of the week by the reins and pull it in! Tweet