A Few Surprizes ...

Alright, so this morning began the Fight the Fluff recharge. I woke up, did my usual things and then stepped on the scale. And the result... I did not lose and I did gain but only half a pound. For me that is a shock. I honestly felt as though I had gained back most of what I had lost based on how I felt, so this is a positive step in the right direction. But like I said, the loss count will begin here, so I am now at 0 loss again. Its ok, I know in my mind where I was and where I am at now. Now its off to get the girls an early lunch and head out to do some grocery shopping!

Off the Band Wagon... and Back on Again.

So over the last month and especially over the Thanksgiving Holiday, I fell off of the band wagon. Hard. But I will not give excuses or try and explain it all away. Nor will I sulk and give up. Tomorrow morning I will face the music and step on that scale again. If I have gained or stayed at the weight of the last weigh in, I will start the count over. However, if I have lost (which is highly unlikely) I will continue the weigh in process and add the loss to what I have previously posted.

In this recharge of the Fight of the Fluff there will be a few changes...

1. Weigh In - I will do a weigh in once a week. While I felt that doing a weigh in once a week might hinder my ability to lose, I think I used that as an excuse and a crutch instead of something positive. So now I will answer to the scale once a week and I really cant slack off.
2. Prioritize - This week I spent a lot of time getting a number of things done around the house and prioritizing what needs to get finished. I feel like I always failed because I never had enough time for me. I was always trying to clean or cook or keep up with the girls and when I got overwhelmed I would skip out on my obligations to myself. Never good. This time I have caught up, set priorities and will allow myself to have some time for me as well as time to work on projects that aren't the usual daily things. Knowing this makes me a happier and more driven person, which I am sure will help in the long run.
3. Blog - Keeping up with the blog... plain and simple. I wont allow myself to fall behind or keep from posting because its something I have a hard time sharing. The whole point is to share my thoughts and feelings as well as my successes and setbacks along this journey with those people I know well and have been my constant cheerleaders as well as a few strangers who might find something I have to say inspirational or just helpful.

As I have said before, this is going to be one heck of ride but I cant wait get moving again. Thanks again to all of you out there who have been so helpful and supportive. It means the world to me... and more.

Struggle #1

In this effort so far to fight the fluff, I have discovered something I struggle with. Consistency. Finding a pattern and thought process and sticking with it has been hard. One issue is the fact that I forget to eat. Yes, I forget to eat and by the time I remember to do so I am starving so I eat too fast and too much. Its horrible for the metabolism and I know its not helping me at all with the battle. The other is consistency with working out. When I started this, I was great at it! Walked at least 3 times a week if not more and did Pilates/Yoga at home as well. That has changed and I cant figure out why. I am still very motivated to lose but I am struggling with the challenges that life throws in front of my best laid plans. This week was illness. I think I need to figure out the best way to deal with the challenges that seem to keep being thrown in front of me.

As for the actual weight loss, I think I will need a reboot. Being scared of what this lack of consistency may have done to my actual weight loss, I havent stepped on the scale in weeks. Monday morning I will step back on and reboot this entire effort. I think I know where my issues are in the process and I just need a bit of time to correct them. Hopefully that can be done over the next few days! I guess we will find out, wont we?

Onward and downward (in the weight that is)!