Weekend Strategy and Weigh In Results!

Firstly, after a week of what I had originally thought as crazy, I am excited to have lost 1 lb. As hard as it was to get in some exercise, I did manage a few walks and played outside with the kids. I find it easier lately just running around and playing with my kids as my form of exercise. I think it is very important for us to adapt to our lifestyle and incorporate fitness the best way we can, while still being health conscious.

So now I am into another crazy week. My husband is leaving this morning for Dallas, TX and leaving me with the following:

- 2 children
- 2 sets of swimming lessons
- 6 hours of hockey tryouts
- 1 football game
- 1 art class

I am not sure why he didn't leave a padded room for me, but I am determined to get through this weekend relatively unscathed. I am promising myself not to fall off the wagon just because we are busy. I am going to use this to my advantage!!

To all of you that have a busy weekend planned - we can get through it! :O)

TOM - I Really Loathe You!

I am really trying to get my head around how different my mental state is on the couple days leading up to TOM. I have unbelievable cravings and am pretty sure I could eat all day if I really allowed myself. I just feel blah! It slightly enrages me because I am so good for the remainder of the month and really feel in control.

My approach this time was to wean myself off of the crappy food and try and substitute with healthy cravings. HAHAHAHA!! That never worked! However, I did greatly reduce the amount consumed. I suppose I should be proud about it, but I am really only still looking for answers on how to combat the cravings.

This is going to be my ongoing goal for the next few months and I am really going to try and figure out what foods are the best to satisfy my cravings as well as not sabotaging my weight loss efforts.

As I was searching the internet, I came across this little chart. I am going to use it and see if it is effective.

The website is found here: http://www.fitsugar.com/How-Deal-Sugar-Coffee-Chocolate-Alcohol-Cravings-18176788