The next 14 days

Since my last post I have hardly been to the gym, it's like I just get over one week of bad news and another one creeps right up on me. 
We have had people staying with us on and off since Oct 7th, SICK people, relatives from out of state.  My 20 year old cousin and his mom just left our house on Monday, he has cancer and was in MN seeing some dr's at the U of M.  His outlook is grim, it is so sad to watch.

On Friday I went to happy hour with some co-workers, it was my pre-birthday bash!!  We had so much fun and my husband even arranged for his sister and her fiance to show up and surprise me.  I will turn 39 again and again if it means having fun with family and friends!!!

We did alot of eating out last week, with the company at our house and the birthday meals!!!  I had absolutely no accountability for what went into my mouth, liquid or solid!!
I am paying the price this week, I feel bloated and fat!!  I feel tired and lazy!!  I feel miserable!!   I went to the gym tonight even though my stomach had that bloated feeling.  I did 60 minutes on the elliptical, my hope was that I would feel better as the minutes past, I didn't but I did it!!  I am now on my 4th glass of water for the day.  I am hoping that the water along with a fiber pill will make some magic and my stomach will feel better.  We have a wedding in Az on Nov 11th, I was telling my husband if I don't kick it in high gear from now until then, the skirt I bought will no longer fit!!!!  I fail miserably when my routine gets messed up!!  I am hoping for some great workouts and some good eating the next 14 days!!
My friend is doing really well with her eating and has lost 5lbs.  Now it's mine turn!!!   Here's to the next 14 days of showing my body whose boss!!!!  Good luck to me!!

Take the Free Advice

I was talking with my boss the other day and she asked how the diet plan was working out.  As I told her it goes really good for a few days and then something throws a kink into my plans and all hell breaks loose.  She told me take it one day at a time and get back on track, my response, " easier said than done".  I am not overly fond of my boss ( I have gotten better and I am working on this) but the lady has run 2 marathons and 2 half marathons, she knows what she is talking about.  I have to do what she tells me at work so I am going to start  doing what she tells me with the diet and eating.  She even gave me a training plan for running a marathon, which I did read through.  She is fit and healthy, start taking the advice it is FREE!!  I will also admit that she is very sincere about this.

I have struggled last week and the beginning of this week with bad news.  I know that I am an emotional eater.  This time I went 3 days only eating small amounts of food.  I wanted to eat, but when I did it tasted disgusting.  With this said I did not LOSE 1 POUND!!!  Are you kidding me.  I need to "get over it".  ( I think I did, I got some semi good news today)!!!!!!


A co-worker has asked me to help her stay on track with a weight loss plan.  I am excited to help because I NEED SOMEONE to help me stay accountable as well. The crappy part is that I work day shift and she works afternoons.  Never fear I will be texting her to keep her accountable!!!!

I saw on Jen's blog that she has posted a spot to find an "Accountability Partner"  I will definitely be signing up. 

Wouldn't it be great to wake up and find an inspiring text or e-mail to start your day!!!!!  I think that maybe just what I need!!! 
 

Day one of tracking calories

Today starts the kick off of tracking calories and doing the Supreme 90 day along with going to the gym.  I have to get my 12 times a month in for the insurance kick back!!   I did the Supreme 90 day this morning it was back and chest I wore my heart rate monitor and it said I burned 233 cal.  I then hit the gym for a 65 minute elliptical workout!!  HRM said 770 calories!!  Good burn for day one.   I tracked my food so far today using My Fitness Pal, thanks Shannon. 

I am wondering what thoughts people have about using protein shakes for a meal replacement?  Does it work? Is it to restrictive to do that?  Do they fill you up?   For some reason for me they fill me up in the afternoon after a workout or if I want a snack but I struggle to feel full in the morning.