Tuesday, June 21, 2016

On the Road Again...

Donna



Great news!!  I upped the ante last week to get over a hellish plateau that I have been stuck at…and it worked!  I tightened up my diet and did 2 a day work outs!! I lost 2 lbs.  I am down to 167.  Here’s the tricky part, coming off of that awesome week, I am now traveling for the next 2 weeks for work.  I am living out of a hotel room.  I tried to prepare as best as possible by bringing lots of fruit and healthy snack options with me.  I’ve been here 2 days and so far so good. Both nights I have spent over an hour working out in the hotel gym and I’ve been eating pretty well.  Last night I ate a protein bar for dinner because I wasn’t very hungry after the long drive.   I ordered Chili’s To Go and ate steak with vegetables! 



It’s definitely hard to be away from my husband and kids, but I want to prove that traveling and eating out is not detrimental to my weight loss journey.  I refuse to let my emotions get in the way.  I am excited to see if I knock it out of the park by completely changing everything or if I get stuck on another plateau.

Work is pretty intense so I destressed with some retail therapy this evening.  I was brave and tried on swimsuits.  I didn’t end up buying any, but I did buy lots of other cute summer clothes in a size Medium, and even a SMALL!! Yes, I said the S word.  Also, for anyone who knows me well, I am not a shorts person. I usually wear capris in the summer.  The only time I wear shorts is around the house or to go swimming.  I found a really cute pair of denim shorts in a size 10, so I bought them!!!  I’m very excited that my body is changing and it definitely shows in the clothes that I’m buying. 




I keep reiterating that this is a process, a journey, not anything to be rushed…and this week just reinforces that.  All the hard work that I’ve put in is paying off. Some weeks are harder than others, but when I look at the progress I’ve made it makes me feel proud for never giving up.  I will continue to push through any struggles and rejoice in the victories!!!  Half way there!!  Keep up the awesome work, everyone!!



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