Making Sure to Laugh: Weigh-In Wednesday & other things...

Well, it's a sad day. After weeks of little losses (and/or at least holding steady), I've gained. And kind of a lot. The number on the scale was 187.8. Last week it was a flat 186. So almost two pounds in a week. Now, I could totally lie to myself and say that it's because I've been going to the gym a few times a week and I'm putting on muscle, and I could probably get away with that lie on the Internet. But in reality, it's just not true. I have been going to the gym, but my heart hasn't been in it and I end up leaving after a quick 30 minute cardio and basically nothing else. Somewhere along the line I've lost my momentum and motivation and I desperately need to get them both back.

Yesterday it was 70 degrees and although I absolutely reveled in the sun and little bit of warmth (it was also really windy, so kind of deceiving), I was reminded that with warmer weather comes fewer layers -- those security blankets of denim & wool -- to hide the jiggle & wiggle. I was reminded of my goal to wear shorts, and an actual bathing suit, and maybe even a cute tank top or two. And I was slapped with the reality that although I've come a long way (baby), I'm still not where I need and want to be.

SOOOOOO

This week there is going to be a conscious effort... to actually log everything I eat (not log the good stuff and pretend I didn't just eat that Reese's cup) and really pay attention to the way I feel when I eat well and exercise. I actually love my little trips to the gym, but I need to find ways to make them more productive. 30 minutes on the treadmill is all well and good, but it's not enough.

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Any and all encouragement is welcome and appreciated.

And while I don't generally like to post pictures of myself, I do want to show you all a couple of the headshots my cousin Hope took this weekend for my business website & marketing material: