LisaPhenon's Journal, 24 May 2013

You and me both, sister! I was lax the last month and a half. I cheated on my diet so many times I was too ashamed to even log it. I did manage to eat healthy during the week (sometimes), so at least I didn't gain any weight. The only thing that helps me (and hopefully will help you) is to imagine the regret if you gained all that weight back. I will not allow myself to fall into that pit again!! By all means, enjoy your time with your sweetie! Just remember to put some limitations on bad food. Good luck!! 

Oh I've been a really bad girl this week too-I've not gone over on my food, but the last couple of weeks my food choices have not been the best, lots of salty and fatty things. It IS difficult to be around guys and not eat with them-they eat more, and more often. It's a constant challenge for me as well so I am totally at a loss as far as advice goes! (sorry I've not been in touch, I have had a couple of issues to deal with and it's been eating a lot of my time, but you are in my thoughts!) 

Thanks ladies. As soon as I opened my eyes this morning, I was thinking about how important it is that I reach my goal. I do not have to give into temptation. I had no problem eating right before, and there's no reason for that to change now. I want to get fit, and stay that way, so it's time to stop screwing around. I bought Chris a bike while he was away, and I surprised him with it when he got home. He was really happy about it. I already have a bike, and we use to actually take turns riding. He would ride and I would walk, or I would ride and he would run. We would just keep switching. I think it'll be much more fun now that we both have a bike lol. So, I think today, I'll go sign up at LA Fitness, and we'll go get our bikes checked out. They're both great bikes, but they came from the pawn shop, so we have to make sure they are in good shape before we take them out (the tires, chains, ect.) I've written down my meals for the day. I'm sticking to it. I'm a little concerned about Chris's diet. We've agreed to have a healthy lifestyle, but yesterday he came home with two Chicago dogs. Of course, he offered me some. What do you think I said? lol. I ate half a dog. He means well. He's always encouraging me to eat when I'm hungry. I've gotten to the point where I won't mention if I have a craving, because I know he'll talk me into it. He doesn't want to sabotage me. He's not like that at all. He just doesn't see anything wrong with having what you want in moderation. What he doesn't understand is that it doesn't work that way with me. I need to completely stay away from hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, ice cream, cake ect. I just can't go down that road. So, I have to be a little more disciplined with my honey around. He also still eats red meat, and I really try and stay away from it for the most part. Well, today I'm really focused and determined. We'll see how it goes. I believe that if I'm successful today, then I'll be back on the right path. Maybe I'll be a good influence on him... Colly, what's going on? I hope everything is okay. I'll inbox you on FB. 

There is nothing wrong with having things in moderation, IF that works for you. Some of us...it doesn't work! LOL! I cannot have chips in moderation, it's the whole bag or none at all! I think that's fantastic that you both have bikes now-the fact that you'd both switch off to ride before shows serious determination, so I think that purchasing a bike for him to ride really shows awareness of your habits and how to use them to best benefit your fitness goals. Good thinking! Thanks for messaging me, it was lovely to talk to you!