Holidays

I gained 1.5 this week. I knew that would be a possibility. I really felt I managed to maintain control on Thanksgiving. We had the opportunity to have two turkey dinners. I usually sit at the second one and perhaps not have a whole dinner but pick at my favorites. (Stuffing!) This year I didn't even sit at the table at the second house; don't worry no one thought I was rude there wasn't even a place set for me anyway. I had a small piece of a light dessert that I made and brought with me. Control. I was proud. Saturday night was another story. We had a mini high school reunion of sorts. My husband and I hosted a small party of high school friends and their spouses and kids. I realized that I can maintain control and not pick or nibble or drink when I am at a party. As an anxious host it all went out the window. I had wine, pizza, lasagna, and toll house pie. Each of that would have been fine but all in one night?! Not me, not anymore. I also didn't get in as much exercise due to the holiday and some other things that kept me busy last week.
These are all things to keep in mind the next month while "the Holidays" are even more busy. I know a 1.5 gain isn't tremendous and at this time of year it can be expected. To me though if I start making excuses now it because a gain each week and I am back to where I started. Unfortunately I know this from experience. I am not going to be making excuses. Instead I'm making plans to go running this morning.

Unexpected

I've lost another 3 this week. I really am surprised by that number. I am most pleased by how I have been able to stick to my "respect food" goal. We were celebrating my niece's birthday and I wasn't hungry so I didn't have cake. I did take a lick of icing. It amazes me how strong the sugar flavor was and how I didn't care for it. I cut my daily sugar out of my coffee a while back and my sweet snacks have been made with more natural ingredients. I am really trying to make this a change in mind along with body and I think its working.
A friend of mine, who is also on a similar journey, and I were talking about our fears getting through the holidays. I plan on taking it one day at a time. I know as far as Thanksgiving goes I will eat the foods I like, in moderation. I am also preparing a chocolate tart from a cooking light recipe. This way I know exactly what is in my dessert and how many calories it has. I know if I can get through the next month I've made the necessary changes to change my life.

Double

It is Tuesday, which means I get up and hop on the scale. I lost another pound which brings me to the -10 mark! That being said I know this last 10-12 will be so hard. I want it to be hard because I feel when its too easy it comes back too easily. I am truly looking for a lifestyle change. I am making great strides to do that. I am proud of what I have done so far and looking forward to the future.
I ran my 5 mile race this weekend. I kicked butt! There has been some dispute by some race goers about the actual distance not being 5 miles. It doesn't matter how far I ran I know my pace throughout the race and its my fastest ever. I also ran a similar course the full five miles a few days before the race and it was fast too. I'm hoping this is enough to keep me motivated to keep running. My hip muscle problem is acting up again. I don't really think it is from the running though. I have been running the same since my pt ended in August. The only thing that changed since that time is also something that I was doing the last time I had this issue is spinning. I love spinning, it is just as addictive as running. I am going to take some time off this week and work on my stretching and muscle strengthening and then ease back into running next week. I will hold off on the spin bike for now.

Zero

Back, somewhat, into the swing of things...Today is Tuesday, weigh day and I have  zero weight change. I am very okay with that. Last week I was laid up and couldn't really focus on calories in/out. So a zero change is excellent.
My big 5 mile run is this weekend and I am excited to be back into running. I know with the winter coming I won't be getting as many miles in; I loathe the treadmill. I will be continuing to find outlets for my exercise needs!

Pause

I posted this on my other blog last week and meant to post it here....so from last week:
I'm hitting pause on this week. There has not been nor will there be a weigh in this week. I have been in bed sick for several days. Obviously I haven't been exercising and I haven't counted calories. I will be seeing the doctor later to rule out pneumonia. I'm just bummed because I have my big 5 mile race next week this is the race I have been training with my running group.
Life happens

PS it was not pneumonia, just an upper respiratory infection. Feeling slightly better. I have no idea what my weigh in will look like tomorrow. But, it is what it is...life