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I did get some sleep (Is)... finally! Shockingly, I was not that tired these last 2 sleep deprived days, but do know I ate more than I usually would. Of course, having read many times that a good night's sleep helps with weight loss/maintenance, I also lie awake thinking that not only is my sleeplessness harming my health & energy levels, but by weight as well! Anyway, I slept well again last night & am ready to face another busy day. Today on the agenda is a morning bike ride, packing for my now weeklong trip, then golf & dinner with my boys (DH & both DSs) this afternoon/tonight. Youngest & I leave early tomo morning for the drive to Nashville. He turns 21 on 8/31, so tonight will be a celebration of his birthday & his farewell. (Yes, Is, he'll be back for Thanksgiving & they get the entire week off which is a real treat).
So, I've been thinking about it for awhile & just gonna "do it" today. I'm moving my goal weight up to 2 lbs to 122. It's been bugging me that I just can't get to the 120 that I'd wanted to get back to, but the reality is my body at this age seems happiest around 122. I've been fighting it and losing... not the weight, the battle - LOL! So, rather than be discouraged that I cant stay at my goal, it's time for this menopausal, aging gal to accept that the weight of her younger years may be a thing of the past. Quite honestly, I'm just tired of seeing my graph always just above that darn line & while I could try to cut back my calories or exercise more, I'm really quite content where I'm at, am eating healthfully & mindfully (for the most part) in this state of the life I love where we travel more, have more free time so also socialize more, and have the financial means now to eat out more & cook less (another thing I'm very grateful for as I hate to cook!).
But, before I begin my newly adjusted, at goal day of packing, celebrating & preparing for my trip, I'll pray --
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
And throughout this one day and each one meal, moment, bite & emotion, I'll continue praying, breathing, journaling & expressing my way one at a time. Today, I'm grateful for you wonderful you, my family & other friends, celebrating my son's b-day & sendoff tonight, getting to spend one-on-one time with each of my boys as I travel with them (one to move in & one to move out), and having the health & financial ability to lead this life I love! xoxox
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122.0 lb
Lost so far: 6.0 lb.
Still to go: 0 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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gaining 1.2 lb a week
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