My apologies, BigSlicers! I've yet to complete this week's worksheet, or get on the scale myself, or really, to do anything other than run in circles, stopping only to beat my head against the wall.
It seems I'm having my typical loss of effort several weeks into any fresh spurt of dieting energy. The cause? STRESS.
In the last couple of weeks, we've had familial upheaval of the particularly time-consuming type, I've had several projects land in my lap that have pulled time away from my normal schedule (hah! I made it sound like I normally have a schedule) and on top of it all, I've been doing my taxes. Oh, and keeping the kids alive and that sort of stuff. You know, mom stuff.
The net result is that I think I threw myself completely out of whack. My period is two weeks late (and yet, no worries about pregnancy here - thank goodness for THAT) and I've been in a state of imbalance for a much longer run than normal. I've been exhausted and craving junk food - and using the excuses of my daughter's birthday, and no time to grocery shop, and the popular lazy excuse to make poor food choices.
I've been skipping breakfast.
I'm not sitting down to a decent lunch, sometimes skipping it entirely until the kids come home from school, when I'll eat a random selection of crackers, nuts, dried fruit, whatever from the pantry non-stop until I make dinner.
I've been making weird dinners.
The only good thing is that I'm still exercising daily, and drinking my eight glasses of water. So there's that. But still... what is my big problem?
I'm sitting down with my grocery list right now, and planning out the rest of the week's meals. You all are inspiring me to keep at it. I know that success is hard-won with this whole weight loss thing, and I have been fighting other battles these last weeks. But enough. I'm not going to allow myself to slip any further. Onward!
We ALL slip up. Stress is a big, mean bitch.The great thing is tomorrow always comes. Oh, and that I, too, am NOT pregnant.
Keep at it, kid. We can do this!
Posted by: jenn2 | 03/28/2007 at 11:14 AM
Oh, Jenny, I really liked the way that you stressed the positive; that you are still moving and hydrating. You are getting back on track. Please don't put yourself down. Stuff happens and you are dealing with it. "I have to praise you like I should!"
Posted by: des | 03/28/2007 at 12:20 PM
You haven't quit and that's the main thing. Good work on the grocery list making and exercise. Keep goin' girl.
Posted by: Fat Bridesmaid | 03/28/2007 at 05:26 PM
love your honesty! I had days like that which is why I backed out of your challenge. maybe I shouldn't have quit but told you about it. It happens to everyone, I know. You'll get out of it. They say the first way out is to admit. You have that done.
Posted by: janet | 03/28/2007 at 08:57 PM
Making the grocery list is a big step forward. Good for you.
Posted by: Healthy Mummy | 03/28/2007 at 10:02 PM
It is times like this that show how truly difficult a lifestyle change really is. I love the way you get yourself right back on track. One day at a time...
Posted by: Donna | 03/29/2007 at 09:32 AM
The most beautiful thing is: Tomorrow is another day.
You start again, you hang on to the good habits you have created (exercise and water) and you build on it...each day....
Even with the challenge you have thrown down...it's really not a sprint, it's a marathon.
Posted by: Kris | 03/30/2007 at 10:08 PM
I think I've lost this week but will confirm that on Monday. Unfortunately it's due to more health dramas. After getting clean bill of health from surgeon on Friday I started getting chest pain and short of breath on Saturday and Monday night after a blood test was rushed back to hospital with suspected blood clot on the lung. Have been in hospital since then on IV antibiotics because as it turned out I had pleurisy - serious chest infection. Got released yesterday.
I've had no appetite and I've done no exercise but I think I've lost weight. Most strenuous thing I can do at the moment is taking a shower.
Posted by: Tess | 03/30/2007 at 10:59 PM
I have lost some focus and motivation in the past week as well, but am determined to get back to the exercise and good food choices. My parents are coming to visit for Easter, and I would like to be looking and feeling healthy.
I'm updating my worksheet tonight with meal plans for the week to come, and I must remember to weigh in tomorrow.
Our kids have a school field trip to the pool tomorrow and I have volunteered to be a parent helper for the 3 Grade One classes. I am not a pretty sight in my bathing suit - eek! Oh well, at least it will be a little workout. Have you ever tried to get about 30 small girls to hurry up in the change room at the pool? I don't envy the one Dad who has to look after the 40 boys! Heh.
Posted by: SheilaC | 04/01/2007 at 08:40 PM
OMG Tess, I hope you are making a smooth and gentle recovery, and that you will find your energy returning soon. Take good care of yourself!
Posted by: SheilaC | 04/01/2007 at 08:41 PM