Ok – so now I am home after being in Kansas with all the food donated by friends; at the national Rodeo in ungodly heat!, and now I am home and ready to just get some down time and back on my good eating plan!

I am afraid to weigh in yet.  I think I’ll just eat good today and weigh in the morning.  I’m sure the cinnamon rolls, pizza and spaghetti didn’t help my progress any; just a matter of how far back I am.

For some reason I’m not too disappointed since I am ready to eat right and exercise today.  I’ll let you know how I’m doing tmo!

J

Unexpectedly, my body finally had enough of me and something had to change. I’ve been working a lot, sleeping a little, and too tired to do anything about it. The weather got cooler, and I felt encouraged. I bought a bike. And as of yet I’m in some discomfort from riding all night last night. But I woke today feeling better than I have in months. Then I realized I rode to a pub with some friends last night, and while they drank beer, I downed three glasses of water. Maybe this is the start of something. Now I’m off to cook breakfast before I go buy a lock and ride to work.

I’ve been missing for 2 weeks. I got a little disorganized and inconsistent. My weight started to creep up (a 1/4 lb here and a 1/4 there). I’m enjoying exercising and eating better again. I am back to 195 and ready to succeed.

L.

It’s been a strange couple of weeks. Since me heel has been hurting I’ve been taking it easy, a little too easy. It’s hard for me to keep motivation up when I’m barely moving around. It’s a strange dichotomy to be doing so well at work and socially, but personally I’m afraid of being along in my apartment for too long at any given time. Even if my fridge is full of veggies and I only have rice cakes for carbs, I can eat all of it in 45 min.

So, despite my heel, I went for a run on Thursday and today I got myself to Capoeira for the first time in a few weeks. I feel good knowing what I’ve accomplished today, but I know it’s just a little step. I feel like my success last month has left me feeling disappointed with myself since. And excuses like my heel are getting too much. It didn’t even hurt in class today.

I’m still in the low 140s, and my first goal will be to get back to 136. That was a low I hit recently, and it will be a good sign for me. I’ll let you know when I get there.

K

Hallelujah!!  I finally am at the lowest point I have been since January!  I have lost almost 8 pounds since returning from Kansas so I lost all I gained there and some more.  I am being REALLY consistent this time with food, water, coffee, exercise etc.  BUT it makes it worthwhile when it works.  So, tho I would love a latte, i won’t until I reach a lower goal.

Right now I have 12 pounds to lose.  Depending on the speed I may have to set an intermediate success treat!  If the punds come off faster i will have my latte at the end.

Ok…so now I am home from Kansas and have 5 more pounds to lose!  How disgusting!  I guess after the BBQ I will just have to kick start again – maybe with a day or two of all liquids???  I would love to lose a few before I go to meet with my high school friends next month.

Guess I’m not going to be skinny for our 29th Anniversary -myabe next year for our 30th!

Sunday June 22. Today I’m starting to track my statistics and my plans.

Weight – 195 lbs. and Waist – 39.5 in. (without sucking in too much).

The last few weeks I appear to lose weight easily. Usually I seem to gain weight without eating anything. I suspect the problem surrounds keeping track of what I’ve really been doing compared with what my emotions tell me I’ve been doing. I’m going to keep a simplified log of eating and activity to see if I can see the real reasons for success or failure. I’ll be back in a week with my update.

L.

I am so-o-o committed to getting to my goal – even if it takes the rest of the year – hopefully not more!  I am away from home for a week and it is very difficult to get my daily exercise in.  Even so, I am trying hard to stay focused and eat healthy. 

I won’t weigh in until I get home and am hoping I won’t have slid backwards.  I know my goal is to be healthy but I want to feel good and slim also.  That is what is keeping me motivated!

A month after starting the first real diet I’ve done in years, I’m struggling to find a balance. Balance is not my strongest point, despite being a libra. Can I find a middle ground that allows me to live a full life, as well as a healthy one? My weight is around 140 for the time being. It’s a few pounds down from a month ago and I feel good where I am at. I don’t feel uncomfortable in my body, and my self-esteem is strong. For my capoeira game and for my future I would like to slim down a bit, but it doesn’t feel like a pressing matter.

K