First off, people of the state of Kansas: Is it absolutely necessary for you to drive 15mph slower than the speed limit (which is quite a feet in a 25 zone) when you are in front of me and I am late for work?
I haven't checked in for a few weeks. Time to face the music.
Previous weight: 186
Current weight: 185
Pounds to goal weight: 45
I've actually been at 185 for a couple of weeks now. I can't seem to break the barrier. (Really?, says Cagey. I find it shocking that you can't lose weight. I saw what you had for lunch today. Carne asada fries...mmmm.)
I'm having a bit of a difficult time right now. Alliclaus is beginning to show some signs that toddlerhood is on the way. School is already beginning to stress me out (and I don't start for three weeks). Andrés and I are going through a rough patch. And I am your textbook emotional eater.
It's time, though, for me to kick restart this weight loss. So, starting today, no cheating. None. I will not cheat this week. Also, I need to get back into exercising in the evenings once Alliclaus goes to bed. Andrés has been home in the evenings more frequently than he used to be and I've let that change my routine. No more. There will be exercise happening.
Also, I believe I am going to stay off the scale for a few weeks. I'll still check in on Wednesdays with my diet and exercise progress, but every time I've worked hard and haven't seen results, I've commemorated that disappointment with ice cream. Or an entire bag of chips. Or a three-day binge. So I need to give myself time to see results.
But, oooh, I ordered a new laptop a couple of days ago. I'm so happy. I can slack off and blog in class like the rest of my classmates. If only I had it this semester, when I had a professor who couldn't lecture on topic if his life depended on it.
Puh-leeze, sistah. I was too busy stuffing my gaping maw to pay attention to yours. :-)
Posted by: cagey at May 23, 2007 05:09 PM
ooh, i look forward to mid-class blog entries! :)
also, keep your spirits up with the weight loss. you'll do great if you can just be compassionate with yourself.
Posted by: Lara at May 23, 2007 06:23 PM
I hit a wall too so maybe when you break through yours I will get through mine!!! Here is hoping!
Man, whydid you have to say carne asada??? Even when not dieting I cannot eat that but it sure sounds good!
Posted by: sarah at May 24, 2007 09:19 AM
It is so hard to do anything once the kids go to bed and you have alone time with your husband. Maybe you could start excercising together at night.
Posted by: Jenny at May 24, 2007 10:16 AM
Hi, you don't know me, it's my first time here by way of amalah.com. This is off topic, sorry. I love the baby blanket you crocheted for Noah! SO BEAUTIFUL! I teach crocheting at my son's school and the kids want to make baby stuff to donate. Was the pattern difficult? Where did you find it?
Posted by: ladybug at May 24, 2007 10:41 AM
A new laptop trumps a grumpy husband and kvetchy baby anyday! And remind me again why you're so intent on losing THAT MUCH WEIGHT!!!!!
Posted by: By Jane at May 24, 2007 11:10 AM
Don't get discouraged about the weight loss. Just jump right back in. It is not uncommon to hit a wall during the course of weight loss. But if you just keep at it you can break that wall down.
Yay for new laptops!
Posted by: dee at May 24, 2007 11:32 AM
Sorry you're having a rough go of it right now. I sincerely hope things start looking up soon. If it makes you feel any better, I've been on the diet/exercise thing for two years now, and even though I was really good last week? I gained a pound. I hate trying to lose weight.
Posted by: Jessie at May 25, 2007 08:28 AM
Step away from the scale! It is not your friend right now, I swear. Give it a few weeks so you can be amazed at your progress and feel good.
I'm totally an emotional eater. It is hard to break that habit, but it can be done. Or at least, managed.
Good luck! and enjoy the new laptop :)
Posted by: bad penguin at May 25, 2007 11:15 AM
you will be sooooooo glad you have that computer during class...jeff and I instant messaged the entire time...
Posted by: Heather at May 23, 2007 04:57 PM