jayne

I have been AWOL but I’m back on board now.  Had 2 major crisis at work that have taken up most of my days since I got back. Anyway I knew I needed to check in today and get back on track. I  feel like a wrung out dishcloth to be truthful, I just want this week to be over ASAP!

 Foodwise I have not  done too badly, had a few things off plan but no major breakouts. I only ate emotionally once, and given what I’ve been dealing with that is amazing for me!. I am really trying to ask for support when I need it instead of always toughing it out.  That is a bad habit I have, of trying to do things on my own and then eating to deal with the stress. Yesterday a very serious situation happened and I went up and saw the Big Boss,  I was pretty shaken up and usually I would not want them to see me like that, but they were fantastic! Really supportive and took steps immediately to make sure I had the back up I needed. It’s OK for me not to have it all together all the time. And most people will help if we ask for it. Thats what I am learning is under a lot of my eating, my stubborn need to be independent and not appear needy.

I haven’t been able to exercise this week which I have missed. The mornings are really cold now which is not encouraging at all. I might have to change to treadmilling after work I think.

 I can’t get my hair done till next week, so no photo till then. OK I’m back on plan, dealing with challenges in the real world, instead of eating my feelings of stress!

I lost another 2lbs!! I am SO excited!! and I am going to ring up and book to get my hair done ASAP as a reward.  I have even decidede that I will post a progress photo.

 Most of my weight has come off my stomach and it really has made quite a difference to my shape. Overall I have lost 6″ off my stomach since I started my new food plan ( I refuse to call it a diet).

thanks buddies you just make all the  difference !

I had such a good time while I was gone! Someone I used to work with about 25 years ago was also at the seminar and omigod!! did we relive our younger days!! We had a real hoot just reminiscing about some of the very funny things that happened to us years ago during our nurses training. Honestly, we were crying just with laughter both nights when we went out for dinner, mind you the couple of wines probably helped!

So I think it did me good to just get away for a few days and unwind.

I went pretty good with the food. I had bacon eggs and tomato for breakfast; Cheese, salad, nuts and fruit for lunch & snacks and steak and steamed veggies for dinner. The wine was a treat.. I didn’t do any yoga or exercise but I think I needed the extra sleep really. 

I have returned feeling refreshed and ready for my weigh in tommorrow morning. I only have to lose a pound to reach my mini goal and then I will get a good haircut and colour as my first reward. I’m going to read a few blogs and then I’m off to bed early.

Just came home to collect my bags. I have a 3 days trip away for work. I think it is gong to be a bit hard to stick my diet and I will really miss my treadmill, but I will do my best. I have packed a couple of yoga DVD’s to play on the laptop.

Today at work I got so many compliments it was embaressing! I scrubbed up nicely and I have lost so much weight around my stomach that I could fit into a different pair of trousers and a top that I have not been able to squeeze into before. It was great!! I might even take a phot when I get back so you can see just how much difference losing the belly fat has made to how I look. I haven’t got on the scales yet, I will wait till Sunday for that.

So hi to all my buddies!  

And Hot Rodders.  GO HARD!! we CAN  do it this week !!  

I’ll think of you all while I’m enjoying my all expenses paid break.