Checking In...

It's been over a month since I've blogged about anything. I've been busy with Dana's wedding plans. Now Lisa's move is coming up and I'm helping her plan & pack. I was supposed to go there today, but she needed the day to rest. I've played it very low key. I go meet Cheryl for dinner tonight and will also do some reunion planning with her too.

My weight has gone back up. I am focusing on reminding myself I am worth it. That I am worth taking good care of. It feels more empowering. I have lowered my weight goal to 117. I have already made it to that weight and want to do it again, then maintain there. I felt better about myself and was receiving compliments on losing weight. I hadn't received many compliments until I got to that weight, so I think it will be very rewarding. I am thinking that my weight range will need to be from 114-119 lbs. to maintain at 117. This is an achieveable goal for me.

I'm not going to eat a strict low carb diet. I have decided to have a calorie goal between 1200-1350 calories. I started that yesterday. It was a start in the right direction. I didn't make my workout yesterday, but I know that will get easier as the weight starts to come down and my commitment goes up. I'm not even thinking about cardio at this point. One step at a time. I do want to acknowledge myself for not letting missing my workout ruin the rest of my day. I stood strong, kept going and did well in my eating. My food intake plays about 85-90% in my weight loss, so I'm starting there. I don't feel like my workouts are a big help at this point, but I need to remember that Dick's support and encouragement keeps me on track. If nothing else I need to show up to secure my workout time slot, I like 12:30.

I have felt so out of control with the eating that it will be a relief to start eating better foods. I also look forward to feeling better in my clothes.