Oh what a trying past 3 weeks it has been...
Drama, drama, drama with the ex and his hosebeast...
But, that's not what I'm discussing here. This blog is about ME...my phoenix story...my rise to the top again out of the ashes. And here we are. SO, in my earlier blog from this month I talked about the weight loss goals and the trip I was going to give to myself. Started walking with my girlfriend at work that week and took out soda. Also for the past 2 weeks had severely limited my fast food intake. Hard when you're working my hours, a single mom with a son now in daycare and bloody exhausted at night. The only thing you want to think about is getting home and in bed! And the "drive-thru" provides that luxury of not standing in the kitchen for 30-45 minutes making something!
On Monday, the 21st I implemented calorie counting and food journaling. Everything that I put in my mouth got counted as well as written down. My goal is 1500 or less a day, with at LEAST 30 minutes of cardio. So far I've done that or come damn near it every day. I started using a pedometer Tuesday and have really become more aware of walking and moving. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Walking to the farther bathroom at work. It's fun to see how many miles I've gone!
Today was the first day I ate out with the calorie counting and mom and I went to Olive Garden. They actually have a pamphlet that has all their meals listed on it! I thought that was awesome! Did really well if I do say so myself. Only had 1 breadstick, when on a normal visit I may have had 3. There are 150 calories in 1! Being aware finally about what I'm eating is way more than eye-opening. It's almost frightening!
I've decided to go to Oz a little sooner for a short jaunt in March and then take my big trip still in March of 2013. Hoping to be in the 200's by then. My actual goal is 40 lbs in 4 months...Let's see if I can do it!
There have been a lot of things on my mind lately these past few weeks. Personal, work, etc. And tonight since Connor isn't home I decided to go to Udall. Spent an hour there with myself just enjoying the night air and exercising and feeling absolutely fantastic! I'm really on fire for this weight loss thing for the first time in a long time. There is not a single person trying to hold me back. If there was I am now strong enough to rid my life of them. Been in 3 relationships in the last 18 months...not a good thing. Taking some time for me now. Nick was never supportive to the weight loss thing so now I think I'm really going for it!
Will let you know on Monday if I've lost anything!
Beckie, I am so proud of you. I know first hand how hard it is to lose weight. Hell, I am in the battle myself. But you seem to have it all figured out. I wish I had your drive. Just remember that you can do anything you put your mind to!
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