European Adventure

Well, I made it back.  I was away for work.  I had to go to the Netherlands and Amsterdam.  I was a little leary about going because I was not sure what I would face when it came to eating.  I was going in with an open mind and figured that I would eat whatever I wanted but that I would be mindful of what I was putting in my body.  I don't think I did the best that I could have done but I also don't think that I did too bad either.  I did realize that the Europeans seem to eat pretty healthy.  They eat whole food that is real and that is of good quality.  At least they did where I was staying. 
The thing I liked was that they are very active!  They ride their bikes and walk everywhere!!!  I must have walked a ton while I was there.  I was looking to rent a bike but didn't have much time to do so.  I came away with the idea that I need to keep active and moving in order to have a much more healthy lifestyle.  I haven't been back to the gym since I returned to the states, but once I get caught up on rest and other family obligations I intend to get right back to it. 
I saw my trainer yesterday and he said he missed me.  I told him that I will be back soon and that he has not lost me.  I am not giving up on this difficult journey.  I know that I will have bumps in the road, but the intention is to just roll right over those bumps and move on. I hope everyone is doing well.
Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.

Food Addiction

Ok, so its official...I am saying it and I am saying it out loud.....I.AM.ADDICTED.TO.FOOD.

I just love the way good food makes me feel.  I just love the way food tastes.  I just love the way food seems to comfort me.  I think about food constantly.  I think about food when I am happy, sad, stressed, angry.....you name it...I am thinking about food.
Who does that?????  Who thinks about food 24/7????  That is just NOT normal.  I know people who say they forget to eat sometimes.  How is that POSSIBLE?????  What??? Forget to eat????? Not happening for this girl here. I think my issue is that I sometimes forget to STOP eating.  UGH!!!!!
This journey is a tough one, but I am determined to conquer this!  I am trying to have other hobbies and interests to take my mind off of the 24 hour food obsession\addiction.
How do you cope with these feelings?  I wish there was an easy way to tackle these issues.  Ok, my rant is over.
Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.

What's Been Going On With Me Lately

Its been a little bit since I last posted.  Things have been hectic.  Work, parties, dance classes, entertaining, etc.  It all adds up and before I know it its been about two weeks since my last post.  I had my weekly Weight Watchers weigh in and I lost 1.2 lbs the first week.  And I was happy with that because I knew that I was doing just the minimum to get by.  I was allowing myself the opportunity to enjoy the parties without going way overboard.  I know I have to really buckle down in order to get this weight off.  By being back on Weight Watchers, it makes me focus on what I am putting in my body.  It helps to keep me accountable because I know I always have that weigh in coming up.
I decided that I am going to go to the gym 3 times a week during the week and then I will do some of my own exercises at home on the weekends.  I have just been feeling so tired lately and I think it was because I woke up for a year straight at 4:30 am to get to the gym everyday and it has taken its toll on me.  So, I know I cannot afford to (nor do I want to) give up going to the gym completely.  That is why I devised my new 3x a week plan.  The other two days I will get to sleep in a little (an extra half hour).  I will see how this works.
I have been eating okay, but I know I can/must do better.  I am taking things one day at a time.  I am counting on you guys for some motivation and help so please send me all the encouragement you can...I surely need it.
Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.

Doing It Again

I seem to have been in a rut lately and started eating less than healthy.  I was going to the gym five times a week and then cut it to two or three.  Not sure where all of this craziness is coming from but it MUST stop!  I need to get this weight off once and for all.  I am tired and disgusted.  So, I decided that today after work I will be joining Weight Watchers again.  I mean, that is where I was able to lose 25lbs and lose it at a decent pace.  I at least felt like I was accomplishing something. So, it will be back to counting points for me.  I am choosing this because I know it works for me.  I will also make better efforts to get to the gym regularly again.  I CAN do this.....heck, I MUST do this!
Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.

Still Here

Hey!  I'm still alive and kicking.  Things are just crazy busy at work and my daughter started preschool so that has also kept me busy.  All fun and exciting things.  I am still going to the gym and working out.  I have fallen off of the healthy eating a little bit and desparately need to get back on track.  I am working on it.  I also decided not to run the 5k because I am just. not. ready.  I don't want to go at it half heartedly.  I am going to try to find a race in October.
Well, gotta get back to work.  Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy!  (This is also directed towards me!)

Stuck In The House.....Not Healthy

It just started raining about an hour or so ago here.  We have tied everything down that we can and what couldn't be tied down is either in the garage or in the basement.  I am praying to God that this storm is not as bad as predicted and that we all fare well when its all said and done.
We are pretty much stuck in the house for now and for me that has not been a good thing.  My sister and my daughter are making chocolate chip cookies and I already had one...ugh!!  I don't even really like chocolate chip cookies but the smell of them coupled with my being bored had me munching on one.  THEN to make matters worse, I had some ice cream last night.  These past two days have not been healthy for me at all.  I am in trouble because I also missed the last two days at the gym.  Someone please make hurricane Irene go away before I become as big as a house.....AGAIN!!!!!
What are your tips for staying healthy when you are stuck in the house during a storm????? Suggestions are truly needed.
Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.....wait, I think I need to heed my own advice here.  :-)

Bracing For Irene

Well, here on the East Coast we are bracing for the storm.  I am not sure if the media is making it worse than it is, but I need to stop listening to the reports because they are really scaring me at this point.  Hopefully it is not as bad as they are predicting.  I hope everyone stays safe.  I am on my way to the store to stock up on some essentials.
Until next time, stay strong and eat healthy.