I'll Take It

Well, 3 short days until the big vacay. Boy, it's sure come fast ... too fast! My work's not done. The next few days are gonna be hectic ... maybe I'll be too busy to eat!! Nah ... always time for that, who am I kidding?!
So back to the weight issue. I'm down ... down from January 1st ... about 15 pounds. I was hoping to hit the 20 pound mark ... guess that will have to be part of the new goal for January/February's trip south ... maybe another 15? Ah, but Christmas is in there, not good ... I love Christmas ... the real meaning behind it, all the sights, sounds and joy it brings ... gift giving, and oh boy, big surprise, THE FOOD! *SIGH* I think the first thing we all associate Christmas with is FOOD, right?? I don't think you're human if the word Christmas doesn't conjure up the thoughts of smelling freshly baked sugar cookies and goodies. And turkey ... YUM!
Ok, I'm getting hungry here, it's not good! Back on track ...
So, since January 1st I've been trying trying trying to control cravings, eat-outs, baking ... bought a Wii-Fit Plus, love it ... exercising has become a daily part of my routine, even if it's just running around outside playing with Sierra (my Lab). Do I feel better? You betcha! Do I look better? Probably not alot, but it's noticeable that I'm slightly thinner. Do my clothes fit better? Oh, heck, ya. I'm feeling better about buying clothes right now. I've gradually developed healthier grocery shopping habits, learned to pass on the sweets at Timmy's and just have the tea ... only 2 trips to the Orono Bakery since January ... that's a milestone!! I don't keep chips in the house anymore, they are bought "occasionally" for a treat, and shared.
So ... all in all, I think there's been some success over the last 8 months ... not great weight-loss success, but definitely some good strategies and healthy habits developed that will continue to follow me over the next while and help in seeing alot less of me and lower numbers on the scale.

15 pounds lighter? I'LL TAKE IT.

I can't wait to share some vacay pics! Chat at ya in about 2 weeks!
Thanks for reading!
XO
Live Simply ... Love Generously ... Care Deeply ... Speak Kindly ... Leave the rest to God.

The Deadline Looms ...

Well it's 7 more sleeps until our big vacay to Myrtle Beach. I've had 7 months to lose weight ... so where am I at now you ask? About 15 pounds lighter than 7 months ago. Certainly no where near where I wanted to be. Excuses? I have them all. But when it comes down to it, it's my own fault. I had the attitude that "oh, I have lots of time to lose it" and it has crept up on me. Yes I'm glad I'm a bit healthier, exercising daily and eating better, but I'm not glad about the weight I'm still carrying. It's been such a struggle. Lots of eat-outs, bbq's, parties, showers ... my strategy for surviving these events without eating everything bad was in place, I just had a really really hard time falling back on it. Whenever I had a bad day I would hop right back on the wagon the next day, but it just seemed that I had more bad days every week than good days. And they would catch up with me by weigh-in day.

So here I am, 8 days away from a wonderful vacation with my hunky hubby and our friends, the other couple that is joining us on the trip. I am excited, looking forward to getting away, releasing stress, and just having a beautiful, romantic vacay with my hubby. Oh, and big surprise, I'm looking forward to the eating ... all the different restaurants, buffets, seafood ... OH GEEZ, WILL I EVER NOT LOVE FOOD? I doubt it!!!!!!

Thanks for reading! Enjoy the rest of the summer ... it's slipping away quickly!!

XO