Hey everyone! It is not like me not to be posting regularly, so I thought I would check in with you all to update you on what's what.
I haven't been on track. There's definitely a correlation with me not posting and me not being on track. I haven't been feeling quite myself these days and I need(ed) a break from the food pics etc. Keeping up with BLBE and a full time job felt like quite enough for me at this past while. Not surprisingly, my WI today is a gain of 2 lbs. So I've decided that there's to be no more cookies and non-sense like that because that's the kind of thing that's been going on....I've been rebelling! I'm talkin' buying cookies at the bakery section of the grocery store and forgetting the word "moderation" to say the least. My body feels like terd as a result. My belly feels blown up like a balloon bloated because my body decided a long time ago that I can't eat like that anymore and is putting up a fight. Good thing too. Why does this feel like deja vu?? Because it is.
So today I'm going to put my right foot foward and get my body feeling good again with my nutrition back in check. Generally if my heart is into it, I can totally kick the arse off the nutrition side of it all if I want to. That I've got a handle on or DID before I frigged it all up. So back to doing that at the very least and that will pervent the upward trend on the scale. Then it's a focus on moving my buns this week. At least I know that I will be busy with the house so that will keep me moving....idle hands and all that (details below).
My buddy Brookie has come to stay with us as she has started her new job in Halifax (yay!) and hubby and I have been busy bees de-cluttering our house and getting things organized because we have decided to list our house for sale and venture into upgrading for our future family :-) Now don't go getting any crazy ideas because no, I'm not preggers! I swear I'm not and I feel like I have to say that because everyone is always so suspicious of me all the time ;-) We're just being good planners and thought now would be a good time to make the move rather than at an more inopportune time when there was kiddies to take care of etc. So, we've been really busy with meeting with the realtor, looking at houses, trying to decide whether ot build or buy, meeting with the bank, carpet guys (we're replacing the carpet) etc. So in an effort to get our house ready to go on the market, we're de-cluttering and packing up a lot of the stuff/junk that we don't need and shipping it off to MIL's to store to make the house more spacious and appealing for potential buyers. This is the part where you truly get a sense of how much "stuff" you have!
Anyway guys, that's where I am at the moment, I'm trying to get my head on straight and wrap it around everything that's going on. I know that it's the right time for us to make the move, not yet having kids, but planning on it, but I'm a little unsettled with the idea of letting our house go without having a clear picture of "the" right house to settle into just yet!
I swore I was never going to do this again!
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I hear ya on the decluttering part. We are also in the process of trying to get our house ready to list. And with having 4 kids 5 and under it takes some doing.
Good for you for getting your head back in the mindset. This is what I am trying to do.
We all slip sometimes, it`s in getting ourselves back up that we find our strength. You can`t force yourself to be back on track, you just do it when you are ready. Do what you are able to and be kind to yourself. This is not the end of the world and you don`t have to be perfect to see change.
Have a good day.
Aww. I am sorry that you are so off track. I feel bad, because without the committment to BLBE2 you might not be struggling so much.
It sounds like you are under a lot of stress - deciding to move & moving are hugely stressful events.
I hope you find some peace of mind in the next week.
Hang in there, Angie. We all go through set backs. The ones that are educated in how they got to this point in their weight loss & the ones that are educated about making good chioces in food always move forward eventually. YOU are certainly one of those people. You have done so great this far & you will continue to do great. You WANT it & that's what's important. :)
I didn't get to see Brooke before she left. Give her huge hugs for me (I know she's comin back but I miss her).
Do what you need to do to get your head back in the game. BLBE2 is a huge commitment that we are all really grateful you took on. If there is anything we can do to help out let us know. You aren't in this alone ;-D
Hang in there Angie! You have picked yourself up before.
Girl...find some YOU time. You are burning the proverbial candle at both ends and just need a few days to relax and refocus!! (ahem...yoga class would be a start! heheheh)
As long as you get back on track - and soon - I won't come kick your ass! :)
What an exciting and stressful time for you guys. Good luck with everything!
I remember being so stressed when we were buying our first house. I can't even imagine what state I'd be in if we were planning on selling and doing it all over again. Hang in there!
It sounds like a stressful time for you!
I've been reading your blog for a long time and I know you can pick yourself up and dust yourself off!
You are an inspiration to me and I miss your posts!!
Amanda :)
Good luck with the house!
Now get your ass in gear.
How many times have I said "I swore I wasn't going to do that again"? So many I can't even count. We've all had slip ups - and it's not really a slip up if you recognize it early and re-focus. Healthy lifestyle is 80% nutrition and 20% activity - you can do it I have no doubts.
Angela, Angela, Angela
You need to take a break, a good relaxing break from everything that is so stressful.(Easier said than done, I know) One-- being on track with your healthy lifestyle. It's ok to fall off the wagon. Everyone does it. Sometimes when your so busy there is no time to be on track. That's ok. No one is perfect.
Maybe if you don't think of it as a strick healthy diet it wouldn't be so stressful for you. Just try to eat healthy and think of it as a normal part of your life. Sometimes being on track feels like a friggen chore after awhile but when you have been doing sooooooooooooooooooooo good for so long you don't want to get back into your old ways, (and you won't because your too smart for that). Maybe you feel like you have too many people depending on you and the BLBE2 and that's why you are stressed some. It is a big responsiblity but we all understand if you go a couple of days without blogging your daily routine. So don't be stressed over that if you can help it.
Lots going on for you right now and we all realize and understand that. So most importantly, keep yourself happy and less stressed. Get some candles,wine and some scented oils and hit the hay early with hubby. :)
Good Luck with the new house hunt! How exciting!
Sorry that you got a little off track but you'll be back to kicking butt with the weight loss!
I hear ya on the de-cluttering thing! I just moved at the end of January and I'm still getting rid of stuff.
I think we'll both see better results on the scale next week!
H =)
I honestly don't know how you've managed to fit in everything you've been up to.
It's much more important to look after your own health than feel overwhelmend with blog or BLBE plus all your other commitments in life!When we feel "cornered" in life or try to restrict too much we often need to vent or turn to food.
You have a lot on your plate (figuratively speaking!)Getting a house ready for sale is a ton of work.
Taking time to breathe and maybe some good walks and yoga classes may recharge you.
Taking a night out for a date with hubby might also be great.
Many of us are finding this time of the year very tough, me included and I have been lagging in diet and exercise.
I don't want to start the summer feeling the weight I am,so I better think more longterm about this all.....
Oh Angie! You are so inspirational, every day, even when you're not totally on track, and we are here for you to help push you back on track every day! I know how hard it is...I've gained weight back that I said I would never gain back again...I know how you feel, but the great thing is, that you've realized this early and you're ready to fix it.
HOW EXCITING!!!!!
I think the PLANNING for baby is so much more exciting than being pregnant right now (keep in mind this is coming from a girl who has never been preggers - I just love all these "baby" steps!!!)
I find that each time I have moved (cause it's been a few!!!) is when I fall off the wagon a bit...I don't handle stress well - well actually I do, I handle it with food! And right now, we are doing a bit of re-financing and all that with the rates being so low...and we are going to start building our basement...*sigh* how do two people always manage to expand to fill up the square footage???
ANyway, I know you will get back to kick ass Angie soon!!!!
Good luck with all the planning!!!!!
We have all been there at one time or another. Some of us more than others.
Never quitting, even after slipping up is the key. I don't think you are a quitter. You are such an inspiration to me in my own weight loss goals.
I love Dr Barry Sears and the Zone food plan because he ENCOURAGES US TO DO THIS ONCE A MONTH.
as a reminder.
that way the next time we start to grab the crapjunk we may REMEMBER before we start.
Ive sooo been where you are.
today? your back on track day.
If I can help let me know---you know where to find me!
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