Tired of Giving Up and Starting Over

The title says it all...
I think there is a time in every one's journey who has had a set back or had to start over that they wonder: "Why am I starting over again?".  I'm at that point in my journey, I've done well in a new place over the Summer and maintained the weight I've lost this Winter but it's hard.  I know it's not going to get easier but I get motivated by knowing that I've made a change and I can continue and conquer anything that I set my mind to.

Another part that is hard for me is that I enjoy treats, snacks, candy, sodas, and other foods that just taste good.  If I could forget just how great those things taste or remember how bad I feel after I sneak them then I would do great.  If I were to write down my bites, nibbles, and tastes each day then I would be probably be amazed! I've talked to other friends about this and they suggest keeping myself full by eating more smaller meals throughout the day and I think that will be key when I officially start in January.

My key this month to get through the holidays is to watch what I'm eating and make a conscious effort not to overindulge even though it's so easy to right now.  I've kept the 20lbs off that I lost this Summer and I'm working on maintaining that number until I can make my way to January.  Another problem of mine (and everyone who eats with me knows this) is that I barely eat anything, for example if I was to go to a restaurant and order a kids cheeseburger and fry I would only be able to eat half of each and feel Full.  I'm hoping the 6 small meals will help so that I won't feel hungry and also help that I don't eat very much.

So January 1st it is, I've got plans to work hard and kick my own fat butt, I'd enjoy any inspiration or motivation Spark People has for me so feel free to add me or share me; I'll leave my Spark People link and information below. :)

My Plan:
Walk/Be Active 3 Days a Week
Increase Water
Eliminate Sodas
Cut Back on Sugars
6 Small Meals a Day

My SparkPage:
User ID: PeachyKeen84
http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=PEACHYKEEN84

Today's weight: 172.2

Stagnant

Not much has changed here, haven't gotten anymore commited than I was the day I wrote this & if that changes, this will change also.

Cleaning is a workout!

What's Up?
Let me just say that: after yesterday I was so excited to go to bed & wake up this morning. I love the feeling of waking up clearly when you've eaten right & treated your body right the day before. This has seriously been my motivation lately as I really dislike waking up groggy & like a magnet on my back is attracted to the bed. I am feeling simply fabulous today & I have the work to prove it.

This morning I practically jumped out of bed to get my little Bug & make his breakfast, it felt so great to greet him with a happy Good morning & not be groggy; I could really tell he loved it because he was a dancing machine! About an hour later something clicked in my head of what I wanted to do today & that was: Clean!

I started off purging everything in the house that had been placed in the wrong spot & then got down to the nitty gritty cleaning(think toothbrush house cleaning!). Sometimes when I clean I get so into it that I just can't stop & actually end up looking around the house for a challenge & 3 hours later I had a clean house, organized closets, vacuumed & mopped floors, clean beds, & a rearranged living room! I was sweating so much that even after I stopped & was making lunch I was still dripping sweat(yuck, I know!). I would say I made close to 100 trips down the hallway and back just moving things & putting things away or moving toys since Bug wanted to help! I entered this on MyFitnessPal & it says at a light effort(which I obviously was not cleaning at!) that I burned 367 calories. I am so happy I was able to get some physical activity in even though it wasn't a structured workout I still feel good about it.

Food Log:
Breakfast/AM Snack: Single Serve Cinnamon Applesauce
Lunch:1/2 leftover Enchilada + 8oz Pepsi
PM Snack: 100 Calorie Emeralds Natural Nuts + Raisins
Dinner: 1/2 ChicFila sandwich, medium fry, 1/2 medium sweet tea
2 bottles of water(huge improvement for me who doesn't drink water...Ever!)

Feeling good, tomorrow is a possible workout day but all-in-all as long as it's 3 times a week I'm happy!

Starting Out & Getting Weighed In

Good Morning friends & followers! I have been so ready to start this thing that I've almost made myself sick thinking about it & that might just be what I needed to do! This morning I couldn't wait to wake up, get out of bed, make breakfast, & work out. This week my personal goals are to: get a weight check, take before pictures, & buy a tape measure to take measurements.  My food goals are to: watch my sugar intake, cut sodas, drink more water, & make healthy choices. My weight goal is to lose 2 pounds by this time next week & workout goal is to be active in the way of exercise, 3 times this week!

Today's weight: 162.2

Before pictures:

So umm ouch! they look bad but this is as honest as I can be with myself. I purchased this swimsuit a couple of weeks ago & I know it doesn't look fabulous now but that's why I'm making a change & I want it took great on me & for me to feel comfortable in it next Summer.

Food goals/healthy choice: scrambled eggs for breakfast
AM Snack: 100 calorie nuts/raisins
Lunch: 6 inch Italian BMT + KoolAid
PM Snack: Strawberries
Dinner: Homemade Chicken Enchiladas + 8oz Pepsi

Exercise: 25 minute Cardio Dance Express The Firm + 30 Minute walk on trails through park(hills included!) :)