Getting back on Track with My Weight Loss
While I was away for the 2 1/2 weeks, I didn’t make good food choices and didn’t drink nearly enough water. While my son was in the hospital, he slept a lot so I went to the cafeteria and ate for something to do. I know I’ve sabatoged my weight loss but I started back on track yesterday. I drank plenty of water and walked over 14,000 steps. I’m going to wait a week before I weigh myself.
We are back to our grass cutting business….playing catch-up right now. It’s so hot and humid. We can’t start cutting early in the morning because the grass is so wet which makes it clump. Since I’ve started helping my husband with his lawn service, I notice how people take care of their lawns and the landscaping. It’s funny how or focus changes as we change our daily patterns in life.
I wish my focus on this weight loss journey was more intense…then it wouldn’t be such a struggle.
Time to go cut some grass….I’m grabbing my Propel water and my pedometer…ready to sweat the the sound of the lawnmower. It’s interesting to know that an 8 ounce glass of milk has the same amount of calcium as a 700 ml bottle of propel with calcium. Propel offers a great selections of waters.
July 29th, 2006 at 1:49 pm
You’ve always taken your losses/gains seriously from what I’ve seen but like everyone else you get bored and stressed. It’s hard to eat healthy under those conditions.
I will still cheer you on. You do not have to be perfect just you. I will respect you no matter what you way.
Treat yourself with kindness you went through a rough time. Try your best and reward yourself.
Once I was too depressed to exercise. My husband was in the hospitail. I was overly worried.
When he came home.
I got myself a calendar and did a smiley face for every half an hour workout. When I got 30 slimily faces I got a non food prize.
You can do this with food journaling as well.
July 30th, 2006 at 12:21 pm
I had the same issue this week. One of my friends had major surgery so I was with her at the hospital, with the stress and everything it is so hard to stay on your diet.
Thanks for the tip on propel, I am going to have to try it.
July 31st, 2006 at 12:03 pm
Also, thanks for the tip on Propel!
July 31st, 2006 at 6:14 pm
Hi There,
I stumbled on your site about a week ago. I am so happy to hear that your son is doing better and that things have calmed down for you. I too am on my weightloss adventure and I have been lucky enough to learn a few really good tips along the way…I would be more then happy to share if you are interested
July 31st, 2006 at 8:40 pm
Yeah propel water is great. Taste good too.
July 31st, 2006 at 8:44 pm
I admire you. You have the desire to loose a feew pounds.
August 3rd, 2006 at 3:46 pm
I’m on a similar journey. I’ve found that it only makes me feel worse when I say “I made bad choices.” When I get down to it, it was the right choice at the time when I made it (pleasure over pain = right choice at the time). So instead of whapping myself over the head with guilt, I say applaud yourself for being aware of your regret. I mean, there’s a HUGE difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it.
And along the way all choices lead to experience. So be kind to yourself, and remember that being healthy and attentive to your family is more important than a number on a scale. You love them for who they are, not for their weight. And they love you no matter your size too. They just want you to know you deserve the best!
So, next time, when you know you’re in an unfamiliar or uncomfortable situation, pack a travel bag. Bring some comfort fruits or healthy snacks. Maybe something to do (book? Magazine? Crochet? Crosswords?) Its different for each of us. My choice is the Gratitude Attitude list. Anywhere you are and you are stressed, look around you and make a list of what you are grateful for this very moment. My list always starts with indoor plumbing, heat/AC, and the people who are helpful. It can even be as simple as being grateful for the chair under your tuckas and the pen in your hand. Everything goes on the list, the safety of the building, the clean sheets, the medical technology, the working car, the clothes you get to wear instead of hospital gowns. I often forget how lucky I am to be living in the US in this day and age. So many people are less fortunate than I. I remember how grateful I am for the details and the big picture takes care of itself.
Soon you’re flooded with relaxing gratitude and are able to look at the situation without thinking of food. Works everytime for me. (Even in rush hour traffic or red lights!)
But remember you are important to take care of too. The care you extend to others is also the care you deserve of yourself. Hang in there. And celebrate that it wasn’t your health in jeopardy and relish that you were able to be there for him.
As Abe Lincoln said “Whatever you are, be a good one.”