Sometimes Life is Just Really Hard!

Without getting into all the details, I had a very "trying" day on Sunday. It completely sucked all the energy out of me and for the first time in a long time I caved into the emotional eating.

I was aware that I was doing it, knew I shouldn't have been, but did not stop myself. However, what I did do, is say to myself "If you do need to emotionally eat, do it wisely." And by goodness, that is exactly what I did. I indulged in fresh cucumbers and carrots and had a piece of apple crisp.

Immediately proceeding said cave in, I went for a nap and awoke an hour later in a much better shape.

I really hate when this happens because I become rather grouchy and don't feel it is fair to the people around me. I even explained to my kids that I was grouchy and mom needed a break. They were so good with it.

It's all about thinking first and working through the difficulties, while being as honest as you possibly can.

Still hoping for good things at weigh in on Thursday, but time and the scale will only tell.

Here's to staying positive!!! :O)

Weigh In and I'm Not Disappointed

I had a STS at weigh in today and for some reason, I am totally okay with it. I accept that I am not going to always lose weight each week, but I will learn how to deal with a STS or gain. It is all part of learning and being comfortable with this new lifestyle.

I do know one main reason for the STS this week is my activity level was way down from what it has been in the past few weeks. I just need to up my game a bit for this week. I am going to make every attempt to get out for a walk each night or morning. I can also work it into my lunch break at work. I have to do this and will feel much better about it next week.

Looking forward to kissing the 240's goodbye.

:O)

I Am In A Way Better Place

Although I have had a rough couple of weeks, I am very proud to say that my weight loss efforts did not suffer by any means. I actually used the weight loss efforts as an escape from all the other "crap" that was going on around me. Who knew that I would be in a place where I didn't emotionally eat when things weren't going along perfect.

What a milestone that I was able to accomplish. I realize life has more turns, hills and cliffs than it does straight roads and I am willing to work with that and achieve a sense of balance between everything without make the situation worse by emotionally overeating.

I have really struggled over the last few years on making this journey truly successful. I am really attempting to come to new and practical realizations that will make this a lifestyle change that becomes more of a habit rather than constant work and effort.

I love my life and want to be around for a long time to enjoy it. :O)

Feel Like I'm Drowning

So I have had a really tough week. Many things are going on and are really, and I mean really, stressing me out. I have never been one to stress, but for some reason this week it is really getting to me. I am feeling so terrible, I feel like I could puke every few minutes. I have never experienced anything like this in my life.

I have decided to try and keep mega busy so I don't have to live the stress all the time, I am writing about it, hoping it will allow me to release some of it, I am picking away at the things I can control and trying to kick the ones I can't control to the curb.

I am hoping that my week of holidays will allow me to relax and find the good in life again.

In the meantime, I have still managed to control my eating and am happy to post a 1.8 loss this week. Thank goodness, because I am not sure what would have happened if this would have been a gain.

This is probably just what I needed this week to deflect some of the stress. Along with losing the 1.8 pounds, I also passed 25 pounds total lost and got my 10% key chain.

I will get through this! :O)