The last couple of months I have been blog silent. In the beginning of my quest it was exciting and every little pound felt like a huge victory. IT WAS! I had a 31 pound loss, which was awesome. But I still want more. For the last two months I was hoping to report some more weight loss. Unfortunately I have had nothing to report. I HAVE BEEN STUCK. The last two months have been me dancing around 165, a few pounds below and a few pounds above. WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?
Almost throwing in the towel . . . and being content with 165 . . . . I took some time to contemplate what has been going on in my life. Wow, I am stressed.
In May, I flew out to visit my husband in CA (who had been working out their for 3 months.), for a mini-vacation. Yes, vacations add stress. It was the first time I had left my children ever. They survived and I survived but with the preparation for traveling, the actual traveling and on the road eating threw me off of my well scheduled diet.
I returned to have my goats in full swing of kidding season. Which means my goats where having their babies, which meant a busy farm and new management of the herd. I also got back just in time to begin a new Farmers' Market season. All the extra work has taken away from the amount of time spent in the gym. I also realize that I am a stress eater.
My husband returned which I was so happy. But it also returned his work schedule. His gets up early and returns home late. I found myself wanting to make larger meals to please him and more desserts.
We also have many home renovation projects that are in full swing. Along with all the gardening and harvesting. Many hours in a kitchen that is being torn apart. Once again stress, it makes me run for the chocolate.
Summer cook-outs, graduation parties, camping and grilling are big triggers for me. I love grilling and eating and having beer. The later nights have really thrown me off. How can I stick to my no eating after 7 pm policy when I want to have a beer and burger at 8 pm with my husband or friends. And with all the added beers who has room for water. I haven't been drinking as much water.
Seasons and things change and grow but I don't want my waist line to! My first step is/was just what I am doing now. - HOLDING MYSELF ACCOUNTABLE - Next - *TAKE A DEEP BREATHE, SAY A PRAYER AND START UNDERSTANDING MY TRIGGERS - and finally -PICKING MYSELF BACK UP - AND FIXING MYSELF A PLAN THAT WILL WORK FOR THIS SEASON.
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| Me embracing my plateau. |
