I fell off the wagon in March. It was right as Dave and I were about to go on a brief vacation to celebrate our 3-year anniversary! But the night beforehand, Dave got a bad cold and we had to reschedule. I was super depressed and that weekend I really just didn't do anything aside from watch TV. I think, too, the cold end of winter was really starting to nerve me. It was so dreary and cold and windy and I desperately just wanted to be in the sun.
I got back on the wagon the second week of April 1st, after we returned from our rescheduled weekend getaway. (Rehobeth! A little chilly, but lots of fun. We went to Dogfish Head Brewery, did some shopping, went to a lookout point on the beach, and out to a very nice dinner at a restaurant called Espuma. Highly recommended if you want to eat delicious food and don't mind dropping some cash.)
Anyway, I've been really good the past few weeks. I dropped 2 pounds while 'off the wagon'. I couldn't believe it! My nutrition coach said that while I wasn't tracking food everyday, I was still conscious of what I was eating and how I was being active--a good indication that this new healthy lifestyle is really happening, changing me. So exciting!
I'm noticing that I'm a little busier with spending time working out after work on weekdays, but otherwise, I don't really see all that much difference from life previously. Like, I'm still planning food every week, but it's not that difficult. Neither is packing fruits and veggies in snack bags.
Anyway, I dropped 3 more pounds last week, so 5 pounds down since March and I'm OK with that.
I think I may even be ahead of schedule considering my 10% weight loss milestone is only about pounds away and isn't scheduled until June. I think maybe I should re-check my milestones on the calendar... but whatever, I'm losing and doing great!
I'm actually writing to you from Johnson City, TN, which as you may recall is the trip I'm taking as a reward for my 5% weight loss milestone! We are going hiking today, and even though it's chilly out, I think it'll be some great weekend activity. My nutrition/weight loss coach wants me to work on weekend activity, so "I'm right on top of that, Rose!" The next few weekends should be filled with outdoor activities. Who wants to go for a hike?
I'm still doing Body Pump and want to do more of it. I'm thinking of adding on Thursdays to my weekday evening routine, which will make for 3 workouts mid-week. But, we'll see. May is fast approaching and I'm looking forward to a bit more of a flexible schedule. April has been busy but really fun! And it's not over yet! My cousin is getting married next weekend and Dave's birthday is soon after. Lots of awesome things are happening and I'm happy to be part of them. Life is awesome.
Signing out (and I hope to be back more often!)
