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Hey friends!
I missed posting this weekend but I was out living life. You know, because that’s what it’s all about. I had a work retreat, went to eat with friends, went grocery shopping… it was a pretty tame but enjoyable weekend. There was no time (or desire?) for blogging.
I also did a lot of wedding stuff over the weekend. Made more flowers which means I’m so much closer to being done with them. Found a new wedding location that is potentially better than all the rest. Planned out some of the details and fun stuff.
But since I was busy yesterday I now really need to do a Operation Wedding Sexy update, because Kepa did one.
Healthy lunches: I’ve finally accepted that I’m going to end up eating out more times each week than I really would prefer. With that in mind I’ve started watching portion sizes and usually just eat half of whatever I order. I usually always do this anyway, but I’m just more conscious about it and making sure I don’t go over that. I did a good job this week following this rule along with bringing healthy lunches.
Workout 3 times a week: The last few weeks I’ve only just barely made the workout 3 times a week goal. I’m right at 3, but this coming week I would really like to do more than that.
Walk 1 mile a day: This almost killed me on the weekend because I did it outside and it is HOT right now. HOT. HOT!
Drink 100+ oz water daily: This might be my easiest goal. Done and done, with some days hitting a gallon!
Therapy: Therapy this week was intense. We talked a lot about my past and abuse and stuff along those lines. It was interesting to see how my body reacted when talking about those things – I was freezing and shaking even though it wasn’t cold. I felt really good after therapy. Even though my therapist told me that it was the first time in two decades of practice that she had ever heard some of the things I told her, she thought I was strong and resilient and clearly had a spirit that would not be broken. Hearing that from someone who now knows the whole story really made me feel strong and capable. I guess going through the process of explaining my life story and how I fell into binge eating makes me also feel more normal because it’s a pretty classic case of falling into addictive behavior. Therapy is going well – it’s making me feel both normal and strong. I suppose I’m healing.
Weight: I haven’t been posting my weight because I was a bit embarrassed of gaining. But that’s what happens sometimes, especially when I am binge eating several times a week. Things I’m learning in therapy have helped me a lot and without binge eating as often I’ve lost 3 pounds in the last week, even with eating out often. I’m still not back to my comfortable 211 range, but I’m closer and with significantly more muscle (seriously). On a related note, I’m doing this Awesome by August challenge.
Have a great day! Happy Monday!
