It is the Halloween season and I am scared. No, it's not the ghosts and goblins, it's my weigh in tomorrow. How shall I put this...I have added a lot to myself over the past few years...I am pleasantly plump...I am fun to hug...I've been preparing for hibernation...for my fellow foodies-I'm looking more like Paula Deen than Giada,...or, as my sweet 3 year old says, I've got a fat tummy. Okay so there it is. I am overweight. And, I am ready to change. Since moving to UT I haven't exercised much, so I joined a gym to get back into my old routines. Of course, I joined one that isn't even built yet...so in a few weeks it will be great-I hope. I enjoy the fitness classes most. But, until then, I am trying to walk a few miles most days of the week. It's been going okay, but now the weather is getting colder, and it is more difficult to get out of my cozy bed. Exercise is not my real problem though-I'm confident I can get into the routine with a little more time. What's really hard is the eating. So, I joined...
I did it with good results after Ellie was born....but I've gone back to the dark side. I just did the online stuff last time, now I'm actually going to the meetings. The couple I've been to have been fine. I've lost two pounds in two weeks, but I am really SCARED to weigh in tomorrow. I am having a really hard time combining my love for cooking and my desire to lose weight. I've been trying so hard to just watch my portions, but I'm concerned it may not be enough...I've done a lot of baking this week. Another contributing factor to my fear is a new cookbook I bought at a craft show. (She signed my copy-fun!)
I am loving this cookbook. Great family food and each night of the week has a theme ie. Italian night, Mexican night. I know, it's not rocket science, but the menu planning has been going great. And, the food is good. So food-wise life is good. Eating-wise, it's still difficult. Wish me luck tomorrow morning!
8 comments:
Good luck! You'll do great, I know you will. Definitely share some of the yummy and healthy recipes you find.
Good for you. It is so hard to take on a change in eating. I'm rooting for you!
So now we're all waiting to hear...how did it go?
Oh fine, Courtney...not good. I cried on the way home. One step forward, two steps back is a good description. Oh, well-I'll keep trying.
Christi, be kind to yourself. You are doing great.
You can do it!
By the way, I was interested in that cookbook and found it on inter-library loan here in CO but the record says "Not Published Yet". Weird! Tell me if you find any favorites in the book, 'k?
good luck! I can honestly say you were one of the most beautiful sister missionaries in our ward. I want you to feel good about yourself. I hope the non-existing gym will be fun <3 Mimi
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