Crazy

Hello!
Sorry I didn't blog yesterday-- it was sort of a busy day! But I am here now, and that's what matters.

I still haven't been journaling as much as I would like. I'm not sure why I'm not... I need to get on that.
I'm proud to say that I walked FIVE times this week! Holy smokes! One of my friends said that she would walk with me, so she's sort of helped be my motivation. (I listen to her complain, she makes me go on a walk). I also went to Zumba last night. They started having Zumba on Tuesday and Thursday, so at least I can go once a week! I love it!
I am also proud to say that I have stayed away from the dessert area of the cafeteria for 3 (maybe 4?) days straight. No desserts for me! Instead, I've been going to get some vegetables or yogurt and granola (so good!).
I've been doing pretty darn good on the water goal, too! I'm almost certain that I've had at least two bottles of water a day. And that's impressive!

This week, I've also started this 8 week challenge that I found here. It seems to really be focusing on being a healthier person, and not so much just losing the weight. It has a fantastic points system that I just so happen to really enjoy. I just started on Monday, but I'm excited about the results already!
This week for goals: water, water, water (as always).
I will try to journal more.
I will walk just as much, if not more.
I will get more sleep. Let's just say that lately sleep has "taken the back burner."

And now, what you've all been waiting for:
This week I not only maintained the last three weeks' weight, I lost three pounds! I'm going to sum that up to walking and eating more healthy. If I lose again this week as big as I did this last week (and even a little less!), I will have hit my five pound goal for the month!

Spring!!

It's the first day of spring!! Hoorah! (Although, I'm sort of waiting for the infamous March blizzard.)
I'm back at school from spring break.
I tell you what-- after not being in class for just that short amount of time... Well, it was hard to get my butt out of bed this morning. I did. And now today is almost over. Classes are always so slow, but the days are so fast!

I didn't journal as much as I intended at home (read: I wrote once). I did not eat copious amounts of snack foods in the afternoons, which is awesome. I also did not walk three times. I suppose my excuse for this was that I just got busy and life got ahead of me, I just need to catch up.

When my roomie got back from break, she was very excited because she did a lot of baking over break, and she brought stuff back for me. I told her, "I can't eat that." And she replied with what I had said in my head, "One isn't going to hurt you."
But here's the thing. ... "Just one" has been hurting me for years and I didn't even realize it. A very close relative recently was diagnosed with Type Two Diabetes.
It runs in the family.
This scares the (insert expletive here) out of me.
I know what I can do to prevent it. Diet and exercise (I'm beginning to wonder if this isn't the answer to life...). But it isn't going to work if I have "just one." Because I can't have "just one." Because just one turns into that ten thousand cookies that I keep bringing up.
Food is to me as beer is to an alcoholic. I start, and I don't know how to stop. It's a daily struggle.
So yeah. I feel bad that I hurt my roomie's feelings for not wanting her food. But I feel good that I told her no. I know that it's only a small step in a gigantic marathon that I can only wog (a step up from walking, a step down from jogging) in.

I'm going to try and walk/ work out a few times this week. I also want to go back to Pilates. I had such a good time there, but I just haven't gone back since that first time.
I will do my best to stay away from the dessert area of the cafeteria. (It has two "s" because you always want more... hahaha)
More water! I will try and drink two water bottles a day.

I hope you all are having a lovely SPRING day!
Here's a quote for thought (brought to you by google):
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” ~Robert J Collier

Spring Break!

I'm on spring break, and it is glorious!
... Sort of. I still have three papers due when I get back, a play script to know, a project to be thinking about, and VBS things to worry about. BUT I'm not in class all day, which is a plus. hahah
The weather has been awesome lately! It makes me want to be outside all the time!

So a recap from this last week?
I did journal almost every day (except last night, I was too tired). I'm going to continue this goal... Mostly because it's one of my favorites. hahah
I definitely did not work out four times... I don't think I worked out at all! It was an insane week, every one was giving papers and tests and those are just excuses, but it was busy.
I started to sort of write down what I ate, but I forget... a lot.
I also gained a little bit this week, but I'm going to blame that on eating out last night. It was totally worth it, though. I got to see some people that I haven't seen since Christmas. It was lovely. :)

This weight loss journey has been pretty frustrating. It's been a good learning experience for me, though, because I am finding out what my strengths and weakness in this are.

This week, I will walk at least 3 times. (I already walked this morning, so I have a head start on this one!)
I will not eating copious amounts of snacks in the afternoon.
I will eat breakfast every day (this one is harder when I'm at home... I'm not sure why).

I have a pretty optimistic outlook on life today, so I think that these goals are going to rock! haha I hope you all have an awesome day and you step outside and enjoy the weather! 

It's a Beautiful Day!

Hola amigos!

This week there has been a lot of ups and downs, goods and bads. Today the weather is gorgeous-- high of 74! Hoorah for spring!
This past week, I did sort of okay on my goals. I had no fries from the cafeteria, but cookies happened. It's just a vice. And I need to break it.
I didn't journal hardly at all, which is probably why it's been so up and down. haha
As far as healthy breakfast things, I've been eating Dulce de Leche Cheerios (I just really like them! They're sweet and easy to make! haha) and pop tarts (I know, I know... Not good or healthy).

This week, I think that I will keep my journal goal. I just enjoy writing, so why wouldn't I do something that I enjoy?
I will also work out 4 times.
I will try to start to write down what I eat/ drink. I know this will help me keep track of the unhealthy foods and it will help me keep track of how much water I'll be drinking.

Also, I maintained this week! So that's something to be celebrated!

I hope you all are having an awesome day and that you sneak outside for some Vitamin D! :)