Dilema

I have such a dilema about Valentine's Day. I so want to be with dad as it's his first without mom but we have so things going on here that weekend-Valentine's dinner with the Sunday school class Saturday night and February birthday celebrations with John's family on Sunday. Plus church Valentine's morning-I'd like to be with John. What to do??

Another New Beginning

Well, I am back on my weight loss plan as of today! I have not returned to the doctor but I will be following his plan with a few motifications. I had gained back 6 lbs after mom died, so my total weight loss from July 27, 2009, to present is 20 lbs. I am so thankful that I did not gain all the weight back as I am an emotional eater and losing mom has been devastatingly hard. I made it to the work out room today!! I only exercised for about 15 minutes max but I am so glad I went. My goal is to go 3 times per week. Angel has been doing well with eating healthier and working out several times a week. She helped motivate me to get started again. John is on board, too, so hopefully by swim season, we will all look and feel better at the pool!! GO TEAM NELSON!!

I Feel Like I Cheated!

I weighed today and was down 7 lbs. I feel like I cheated because the only reason I lost was because I had the stomach virus. But I am thankful for the silver lining that came from being so sick. I will do my best to keep it off and I am committed to working the plan!! Thank goodness tomorrow is FRIDAY!!

Sick

I had the worst stomach flu EVER last night and today. I couln't go to my appointment with Dr. Slott today and have rescheduled for Thursday. The upside is, maybe I've lost a couple of pounds!

Age!

WHY did I get an email labeled "Life Insurance for Seniors"?? Oh, I know. They must have meant college seniors!

Angel and I saw a regular (not vanity) license plate that read AGE 319. After a good laugh, I said I hope the owner of the car isn't a woman.

On the other hand, if they took the "1" out and put a "0" in front of the 3, women would be fighting to get that plate!!

Disappointed in Myself

Well, it's time to face facts. I have blown my diet the last 2 weeks. I've disappointed not only myself but those who love me, especially my husband and daughter. I really have no idea why I've thrown caution to the wind. My sister made a good point today. I never really committed 100% to the meal plan. After a week or two on the plan I started I cheating in small ways-a pint of ice cream each week, a small potato with my evening meal, etc. The list goes on and on. Things snowballed to the point I was totally out of control again.
I will be returning the Dr. Slott tomorrow and will have to face the scales. Hopefully, I won't have gained much. I am ready to commit 100% and make this a lifestyle change. Too much is at stake to continue risking my health and happiness over food.

Good news!!

I found out that at my last weigh in I had gained 0.8 lbs (I was thinking I had only gained 0.2 lbs). Bad news, right? But then I jumped on the scales and saw that I had lost 4.4 lbs for a total weight loss of 23.2 lbs. Great news, especially since I cheated all weekend. I have promised my weight loss "coach" that I will exercise at least 4 times in the next 2 weeks. I just hate exercise except in the pool and the pool water has gotten too cold for my delicate constitution! So I HAVE to go to the workout room. It's only a block from my house so I really have no excuse (does laziness count as an excuse).
I wish John and Sonja Paulk much success in there new adventure with Physician's Weight Loss. Maybe we can all go on a crusie to celebrate when we get skinny!!