Saturday, April 3, 2010

gettin' in the swing of things



So, I'm on day 12 out of 90 and I feel great. This past week was my spring break and I was so excited because I got to spend the whole week with my mom and part of the week with my sister and dad. My mom and I went grocery shopping at the beginning of the week and I planned out all of my meals... I was ready! However, life happened and the week became busier by the minute. All my breakfasts were normal and on my menu but lunches and dinners were on the fly. Saying, I've done VERY WELL! I had salads with protein for my lunches and fish for dinner. I tasted the appetizers that my family got but never got my own! After a lovely week and delicious meals I didn't gain any weight back and I worked out everyday and added in a few runs as well. This past week, at first, got me very discouraged. I was getting upset with myself that I wasn't eating exactly what was on the menu. But again, my sister kept reminding me that this is reality and I won't always be somewhere where I'm making my own meals. It's about smart choices and portions (as I've blogged about before).

This weekend will be spent with Mike's family. This is the first Easter ever that I haven't spent it with my family so it's a big deal, especially since my family and I are so close. But, I was just in Richmond last weekend and haven't had a weekend up at my place in over a month. That is another reason my family came and saw me this week; we got our fix in:) (We went and saw the Cherry Blossoms in D.C... it was BEAUTIFUL!) So although I'm breaking tradition and not thrilled with that, I'm spending it with Mike and his family which is the next best choice:)

Friday we drove up to his parents bay house in MD and had a great time! Mike and his brother bought a boat in November and finally got to put it in the water yesterday... needless to say they were thrilled! We sat out on their deck with the beautiful sunshine and a tasty gin and tonic:) Life is good! This morning we woke up early and the boys worked on the boat while I went for a nice run. I came back and they were still working on the boat so I lesson planned for the week. When I was done with that, they were still working on the boat... Do you see the pattern? They are as happy as can be!!:) Meanwhile I'm about to go have my Tony workout (Sculpt 1-2) which is tough! I've been using 8lb. weights which at the beginning is fine but towards the end my muscles are screaming at me! So I went and got some workout bands that I can use. The cool thing about the bands is that it comes with three bands so I can add and take away resistance as needed. I'm excited to try them out!

After we leave here this afternoon we're going to Mike's parents house for an early Easter gathering with his family. This = yummy food! But I know if I've stayed firm with the temptations that eating out brings I know I'll be ok today and for the rest of the Easter weekend:) (I shared my jelly beans and gummy worms that my mom put in my Easter basket so that when the bags were gone (and they are gone) I can say I didn't eat the whole bags by myself. Which I didn't! (Mike and Jeff ate most of my gummy worms!)

This week has really shown me how to have a life and not have it be all about structured and planned out meals because that's completely unrealistic. It's all about making sure I make good choices and don't go overboard. I had some appetizers but only tasted a little bit and when I had dessert I either shared it or if I ate all of the orange sherbert with marshmallow cream and gummy bears (it's my ultimate favorite!) I knew that was it for the week(s) and I threw in a couple runs in addition to my Tony time. I'm more conscience about what I eat and how much and I'm working on not stressing out so much if it's not a "perfect Tony meal". Overall I'm very proud of myself AND I didn't gain any weight back over my spring break! Yayy!! It's been a fun break but I will admit I'm ready to get back on a normal schedule starting Monday.

Until next time, which will probably be Sunday night or Monday and then I'll be back on my regular daily blogging, have a HAPPY EASTER!

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