This week has not been good. I’ve had no self control. I’ve been stressed. I’m PMSing. It’s been bad.

I need to find my motivation. I need to get exercising again. I need to get back under control. These are the things I need to do. Now, to do them.

How are you doing?

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Happy October Losing It! Ladies!! It is hard to believe that we started this journey together back in February. WOW! That’s a long time ago. And, we have all worked so hard that whole, well most, of that time. I am so blessed to call you my Losing It! friends. Thanks for being on this journey with me. And, it is a journey isn’t it. There are ups and downs. There are roads that lead to nowhere. There are paths that lead to success. And, we’re meandering along the road together. That’s my favorite part. I think that’s why I’m still on this journey – because I have all of you to share it with.

So, if you read the Losing It! post every week and are working on changing your life for the better as far as diet and exercise, we are so glad you’re with us! I challenge you to make a comment or link up with us. Even if  you’ve never done it before. I say this not for me, but for you. There is nothing greater than being part of a community. Nothing. And, it can make all the difference in the world.

Now, on to my update. Well….. here’s the thing. I went on a cruise last week. Did you read all about it? I had a blast! And, I ate. A lot. Correction. I ate a lot compared to what I’d been eating lately. I DID NOT eat what I used to eat on a regular basis. Goodness, I can’t believe how MUCH I used to eat. So, that in of itself proved to me that I’m in a lifestyle change. And, I don’t want to drift back to my old lifestyle.

Since I ate desserts and fried foods (two things I’m trying to steer away from in my lifestyle change), I gained a few pounds. Well, okay, I gained five pounds. In a week – five pounds. Amazing what a good bit of fat and sugar will do, huh! Since coming home, I’ve lost two of those pounds. So, a total net at this point of three pounds gained. **Sigh**

Here’s the plan:

1. Start counting calories again. I had totally slacked on this before the cruise. It’s time to step it up again.

2. Get exercise back into my daily routine. With the move, my husband’s back, my job, the cruise, exercise has slipped out of my life. I actually miss it. I also miss the extra calories it allows me to eat.

3. Make sure I’m getting at least 10 glasses of water. Yes, 10. When I drink 10 a day, I’m not as hungry. It keeps me full.

So those are my short term goals. My long term goal – to lose another 35 pounds. I’ve lost a good 25. And, it’s staying off. For that, I’m so thankful. Now, it’s time to drop the rest.

How are you doing my Losing It! friends?!

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Hello All!

I am currently Losing It! or Gaining It! as the case may be with Mickey Mouse.

Since I have been sailing with him on a lovely cruise boat for the last few days, I’ve not had Internet access. So, I can’t tell you how I did this week. I will be sure to update this post when I get home and let you know. (I’ll tell you a secret. I’m writing this like a whole week in advance. It’s so cool that technology stuff.)

However, I want to hear how your week went. So, be sure to link up, and I’ll check in when I get back from The Mouse’s House.

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Howdy Losing It! Ladies (and men if there are any)!

I hope this Friday finds you all feeling fine. I am in a very chipper mood as I am packing today to go see The Mouse. That’s right – the House of Hills is heading south. We’re actually going to get on a big boat to hang out with The Mouse. This big boat has lots of buffets. Yummy! Thankfully, this big boat also has a gym! LOL!

So, this next week is a who knows what kinda week. I’m going to do my best. I know my body doesn’t do well when it has too much junk. I know I need lots of water (we’re taking a case with us). I know I need to balance decent eating with exercise. However, I also know I’m going to be on a cruise boat. So…

This past week was a rough one at the House of Hills. The hubby’s back went out – seriously went out. The van had to go in the shop. For a few scary hours, I thought I was going to need a new transmission. We signed a contract to build our new house. Oh, and I worked. Ya, a bit intense you might say. I am SO ready for vacation!

Now, all of that craziness typically would have caused me to power eat. However, I did not. And, I did not gain any weight, which I am thankful for. I think part of that not gaining was the multiple times I walked up and down the stairs to help/check on the hubby. Seriously, my booty was hurting after his first day of bed rest – so some muscles were getting a workout! To sum it up, I stayed put again this week. And, I’m not going to beat myself up over that!

How did you do this week? We’d love to cheer you on!

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Hello Loisng It! Ladies! How is everyone doing? I feel like I’m returning to my blog this week from a long, foggy vacation! Sorry I missed you last week. It was moving day. We didn’t have Internet in the new house yet. My brain was swirling. Whew! Craziness.

But, I’ BACK!

And, with finally settling into our new (for awhile) house, I’m back on the exercise and eating better plan. Well, the exercise part anyway. Eating better didn’t go so great this week. However, I did walk four out of the five days so I’m pumped about that. And, I can tell my rear is firming back up. It had gotten a little flabby again during my little hiatus.

As for weight – I’m back down to my 193.5. I gained a few there during the move. But, I’ve got them back off. Very excited about that!

I have to share something I discovered during the crazy move week last week. My body really does like to eat healthier and exercise. Shocking I know! I’m thinking that maybe all our bodies like to eat healthy and exercise. I’m thinking that maybe that was the way we were designed. And, so many of us (me included) don’t do it. During move week, I had pizza at least twice and nasty take out two other times. This is the way a great deal of America lives. It made me feel run down and just plain yuck. I was tired and short tempered. At first I just thought it was the stress, but then I realized a good deal of it was that I wasn’t eating right and my body was full of toxins.

What’s really intriguing to me is that I’ve been reading that for years – for like twenty years if we’re honest, but I had never experienced it in myself. That truly feeling nasty that I could attribute back to what I ate. Probably because this is the first time in my life I’ve eaten well for a long period of time. Now that I have this knowledge, what am I going to do with it? That is really the question. Because, let’s face it. Eating healthier is harder… and more expensive. I’m thinking it’s worth it though. And, I’m thinking it’s something I need to teach the Princess. She doesn’t need to wait until she’s almost forty to figure it out. I can teach it to her when she’s eight.

That’s what I’m pondering on this week…. What are you thinking about? How is your journey going?

Link up so we can cheer you on. And, I promise to visit everybody tonight! I won’t be packing/unpacking boxes!

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Hello My Losing It Friends!

I miss all of you! I really do. I miss checking everyone’s blogs on a daily basis. I miss following through links on Twitter. I just plain miss you, and I can’t wait for this crazy busy moving frenzy time to be over so I can spend time with you again. Who knew that we could miss people we’ve never actually met…

So, how did everyone do this week? I lost one of the two pounds I’d gained. So that’s a big WHOOP! I’m doing terrible at counting calories, but I am getting my water in. I’m not doing any type of exercise program, but the fact that I’m going up and down the stairs like 100 times a night and lifting boxes every which way is a workout in itself. Believe me – I feel it.

So jump in and leave a link or a comment. I want to hear how you’re doing. I really, really do!

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Losing IT! Ladies!

How are you? I feel that I have deserted you in the last week or so. I am so ready for this crazy time to be over, but it is stretching me and growing me. That’s good right?

Unfortunately, it has grown me another two pounds in the wrong direction. Yep, I gained. Considering the fact that I ate out a lot last week and I haven’t exercised in like two weeks, two pounds is not so bad. Considering…

So, looking at this next week, my goals are…

1. Take my lunch to work every day.

2. Go to the Y at least three mornings.

3. Make sure I’m getting my water in.

How did you do this week? I want to come cheer you on!! Go Losing It! Ladies!!!

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My life….

We move in three weeks.

My child already started school in the new district, which is by my office.

I drive a total of 2 hours each day and am not home in between.

I may not get home until 9:30 tonight because the Princess has a birthday party to attend on the not home side of town.

My best friend is back in Houston having chemo.

“Aunt Flo” is visiting – why does she come every month?

Work has deadlines (as always).

My Sweetie’s back is not being nice to him right now (did I mention we’re moving – not great timing).

ALL of that means that all I want to do is stuff my face with a big juicy burger and french fries and chocolate cake and chocolate shakes…

However, I HAVE NOT GAINED A POUND.

So, I’m happy.

How did you do this week?

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I wanted to show you something. Look at these two different pictures.

This is from Christmas. December 24, 2009. Check out my cheeks and chin

My sweetie took this on Tuesday. NOW look at the cheeks and chin – SMALLER!

Ya, that made my day, week, year….

And, that picture doesn’t really even do true justice to the changes in my face. Pretty exciting stuff I must say! And, I needed that. I’ve been VERY frustrated with myself lately. I’m not doing well. I haven’t gained weight, but I haven’t lost either. I haven’t been eating well at all. More sweets and less veggies these past couple weeks. Not enough exercise. Ya, it hasn’t been great!

I have my excuses – we’re moving, the Princess is starting a new school, my job is crazy busy, I’m working on a major fundraiser for my BFF. LOTS of excuses. However, excuses don’t excuse the behaviors I’m dropping back into. It’s pure laziness I say!

So, I joined the Y. My office is right by the Y, and since I’ll be driving my daughter over to school at the crack of dawn until we move, I have no excuse not to spend a a few minutes at the Y every day. I go for my “training” on Tuesday. Gotta learn how to use all those machines. They intimidate me. But, I CAN do it. And, I think the change in exercise will jump start my body into losing another thirty pounds!

What do you do when you need a little jump start?

Be sure to link up your Losing It! post so we can cheer you on!

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I didn’t make it. I am sad. I lost one pound, but not two. I didn’t make it to a thirty pound loss by the end of July. I am sad. And, I am stressed!!! I’m moving and have LOTS TO DO! This makes me stressed. Stress makes me eat. Eating makes me fat. It’s a vicious cycle.

So – the fact that I lost a pound this week is a bonus. It truly is! I shouldn’t have lost any. Not the way I’ve been eating.

Tomorrow is another day. Tomorrow, I will get up and walk, I will drink my water, and I will do my best. That’s all I can do – my best. I will keep up the hard work. I will stay as far away from chocolate as I can. However, when the stress smacks me hard, I will let myself indulge. Or, there might be tears.

Did you see Mandi’s Top Ten Weight Loss Tips this week? It’s a good post.

Did you hear that Mel is pregnant? She is! So excited for her. No more weight loss for her right now.

How are you doing this week?

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