I'm tired of traveling! I'm tired of the lines at the airport. I'm tired of disrobing at security only to have to re-robe on the other side (What do you mean you don't have to totally disrobe?). I'm tired of delayed flights. I'm tired of flying from a warm, sunny location to another warm, sunny location with a stop-over in a city that's in the middle of a snow storm (seriously). I'm tired of hotel rooms with nothing to do but work or watch TV. I'm also tired of trying to balance my meals with limited choices. It's really tough to eat properly when you're dealing with 'Continental breakfasts', catered work lunches, and restaurant business dinners. I'm not in total control, and I end up paying the price. I've been on the road for most of the last three months, and I'm heading out again next week. It's all a bit much.
With all that going on, I guess I'm doing okay. I still 'ride the escalator' to my office. I take my stationary bike for a spin while watching shows like "Biggest Loser" on TV. Although I'm kind of between seasons, I still get as much sports related exercise as I can. My boys like to ride their bikes outside, so I go with them on my roller blades. Fruit and yogurt are still a frequent snack, just as salads are a frequent lunch. I still buy low-fat or fat-free choices when I can. I'm doing okay. I just don't want to let it slip away. You know what I mean?
Day 100 + 2 Months
Current Weight: 174
Weight Lost To Date: 32
Post 100 Days Change: 0
Well, I knew this day would come. This is my first weigh-in that I actually gained weight. Last month I was a slim 173, and now I'm a pudgy 174. Okay, I'm exaggerating a bit here (I was never a slim 173). I shouldn't be bummed by it. I won't go out and drown my sorrows in maple syrup. But there's a part of me that wonders if this is the start of a bad trend. I'm encouraged by the fact that it's not been a typical month. Lots of travel has made it difficult to control my meals properly, but I'm not willing to use that as an excuse.
The good news (and the smart thing about keeping this blog going), is that I have a series of checks and balances here. Just knowing what my weight is doing will help keep it top of mind for me. If I can keep it in sight, I can keep it on the active priority list. Sometimes that's all it needs. Since I have to report the results back to you, it helps even more. The next few months are going to be very telling.
Don
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Don,
Perhaps you were just retaining water when you weighed yourself? :-) Don't lose heart, you are still doing very well and looking great. (Forget the speedo though - there are some things that should never have been invented...)
Even though you are traveling next week, you are sure to get LOTS of exercise and the sauna effect of being outside on the rare occasion should help too.
Chin up! (And how cool is it that it is only Chin and not Chins! Hee hee - I am so funny... not.)
BC
Had been anxiously awaiting your monthly report. With all that travel, having to eat at different times of day as well as chef prepared meals, you have done very well to have only added one pound. I guess the speedo will still fit. All that stair walking and roller blade skating will keep you fit until you can start walking the 'greens' again.
Regardless of your INSANE travel the past few weeks, I am still impressed that you continue to take the stairs and do what you can, diet-wise. I can only imagine how easy it is for most to slide down that slippery slope.
On the other hand, if it gets really bad, you might have a good excuse to pickup up a Wii-Fit! :-)
Keep it up! :-)
I just wanted to add my words of encouragement. You sound disheartened but it's only 1 pound... that will fall off in no time with all the swimming you are likely doing this week :-) Don't give up now... you are most definitely winning.
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I love Biggest Loser too. A great show. Also, good luck with your weight loss.
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