Back on track

Well, got a little derailed with my trip to UArk.  Tried to eat decent.  Didn't go off the rails, but wasn't the best either.  Didn't gain nor loose, but getting back in the swing.  Hit the gym today and felt great.  I have decided this may be a slow process,but slow and steady finishes the race.  Am starting to discover that sleep plays a huge part in my eating choices.  The less sleep I have the less will power I have.  Already feeling like this summer is racing by.  Trying to get two kids ready for college and my super social third one.  Trying to make each day count and get as much done as I can.  Hoping to try and get into a groove for summer soon.  Still the goal is below 150 by July 1.  Only 5 more lbs.  Below 140 by Aug 1 and last five pounds by Sept. 1st. 

Catching Up

Well, finally coming out of the crazy busy graduation season.  Eating has been back on track.  Still down 4 lbs from my starting weight.  Getting workouts in too.  Weight has kinda stabilized so gonna have to up my workouts to get the scale to move.  This always happens on biggest loser, so I won't get discouraged.  Starting to get my full 8 hours of sleep which is amazing.  No news naps (I always doze off on the couch during the news).  Slight challenge ahead....traveling today through Saturday.  Seeing my sister in Fort Worth this evening and then heading to UArk for freshmen orientation.  Shouldn't be too big of a challenge.  Healthy options are offered everywhere.  Won't be much time for workouts, so I am counting on all the walking I will be doing to help.  Will only miss workouts Thursday and Friday.  Goal is just not to gain anything.  I am good with just holding on to my 4 lb weight loss.  Goal is to get below 150 by end of June.  Pretty doable since I am at 154.  Just 5 more lbs.  Doing more walking these days.  Way more enjoyable and easier on the joints. Adding in some gym workouts too.  I will report back on Sunday as to how I faired on the trip.  May have one spurge at Burton's ice cream.  Its amazing.  We shall see if there is time.  Plans of eating include Subway on the drive and Chick-fil-a has grilled options that are pretty tasty.

Late Day 5

Alright.....gonna get the elephant out of the room.  I did eat Lupes and have margaritas and grad cake.  I didn't go completely off the rails, but didn't really stay to my plan.  It was kinda of a stressful day.  Barely made it to graduation, despite leaving at 10:30 am.  Wasn't walking in NRG until after 12.  Processional had already started, but didn't miss seeing my girl walk in.  Already had decided after being stuck in traffic that I was going to have a margarita.  By the time we finally got food it was after 3:30pm.  I had only a cup of coffee and a slice of toast.  I was ready to chew my arm off.  Decided what the heck, after the first margarita to have a second know full well I would have a post Lupe's headache......but sure did enjoy celebrating my girl's high school graduation.  Only ate one beef fijita, a litte rice, but I think the chips got me.  Good to be full and happy though at least for the moment.  Had a small piece of cake.  Okay.....cheat meal.  Went to the first grad party and didn't eat....yay me.  Went to second grad party still feeling pretty full.  Had a glass of wine.....maybe 1/2 of a second and some lean meat.  Didn't feel like I had gone off the deep end, but did feel sluggish with a dull headache.  Was hoping my scale didn't freak out on me.  Got up this morning and was up a pound.  Not bad.  Going with the water weight theory.  Got right back on my eating plan.  I can drop that by Monday and end week one with 4 lb weight loss.  I will take it.  My sleep is really lacking today.  Less than 6 hours last night.....argghhhh.  One more grad party today.  Need to work in a run, walk, or ride on the bike later this evening.  Feeling kinda drained from all the craziness.

Day 4 Down 4

Got on the scale this morning and already dropped 4 lbs.  Amazing.  Got off and on the scale several times to confirm.  Stuck to my eating plan yesterday and even ate a Subway sandwhich with baked chips.  Noticed my jeans might be less tight today.  Good feeling when you are on track.  Such a busy day yesterday closing out school.  Didn't get to exercise and slept like crap, but summer is upon us.  Hoping to get to goal and never have to do this again.  Plan to work out a lot this summer.  I know the weight loss will slow in the coming weeks, but hoping to kick up my workouts to help.  I hate tight clothes and can't wait til they feel loose again.  Hoping tomorrow just to focus on the event (graduation), having family around, and less on food and what I might be missing.  I feel like there is always an excuse to blow it, but no one will even care if I don't drink a margarita or indulge.  My family will probably be happy cause it will mean more for them.....lol.  Honestly feeling on track is way better than the hour of gratification from stuffing myself and then feeling guilty after.  I will prevail.  Blogging and knowing a few of my friends are holding me accountable helps.  Probably won't blog til after the graduation festivities end.