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Better late than never. Right? My life has felt rather whirlwindish as of late. The trip to Mexico passed so quickly, then right back to work, followed by a fast trip to Boise, back home, all day Sunday out and about, which leads me to today. I took today off ... and have been doing laundry all day ... still doing laundry!! I'm not going to even try to tackle the ironing I created. Good grief ... who knew we could create so much laundry over three weeks. Glad I decided to do it today I can only imagine how long it would have taken me if I waited another week!!
My training was excellent. I have three more weekends. I am actually excited to go back. I didn't really realize what it meant that I was 'one of eight' until I got there. There are 27 people in the seminar. Eight of us were selected to go through the endorsement process through Michigan's program. They are hoping to have an endorsement in place for Idaho by this summer and the rest of the folks will be able to apply to go through that process if they choose to. The 'eight' are basically the foundation of the Idaho endorsement process and folks going through the endorsement need mentors and we are those mentors. I didn't realize that people were actually excited about me deciding to go. I was being 'recruited' and I was too dense to realize it. My mother tells me I underestimate myself ... I guess she is right. Now I have all sorts of ideas I am considering for future plans ... ways to build on this career-wise. I am stoked!!
I promise eventually I'll post some Mexico pictures ... but I just haven't had time!! The week passed so quickly we are seriously considering two weeks next time. I think we'll try another place in Mexico next time though ... expand our horizons a bit.
I did fairly well on Friday and then Saturday and Sunday just lost all perspective with my food. I didn't weigh this morning but I can imagine it wasn't pretty. Therefore I have exercised my tush off today and am trying for a 'low-calorie' day to get myself back in gear. I'm going out of town again Wednesday after work. This time it is to visit my dearest female friend for a few days. We do this once a year and I always look forward to it.
My husband tells me I look great and I need to quit worrying so much about temporary gains. I know he is right and yet I am still a little frightened that my temporary gains will become long term gains if I am not diligent. It is just too easy for me to slip into mindless eating. I am so damn good at it!!! LOL!!! I do, however, have an awareness that 10 lbs isn't too much for me to be concerned about. More than 10, or not bringing that 10 down fairly quickly is different. I suppose I'll just keep plugging along and it will be okay in the long run. Eventually perhaps I will begin to embrace that the old moose isn't the same anymore ... she doesn't need to be as big as a moose to feel okay about herself!!
Being busy has meant I haven't done my grateful lists with much regularity so here is one for today ... I am grateful
1. for a smooth trip to Boise and back with no complications
2. for moments that I can let myself realize that I am special, I have talents, I have experiences others can learn from
3. that in just a couple days I'll be face-to-face with my dearest friend ...
4. hope for the future
5. appreciation of the now
6. the physical ability to exercise
7. learning how to enjoy food even though I still struggle with tending to overeat at times
8. a place where I can process and learn from others as I continue this journey
A couple of days of work and then more play time!!! Then it will be time to focus on some projects here at home. Spring cleaning, exploring some new income opportunities, cooking on the grill, making salads, and trying to find a way to support my hubby in changing the way he eats ... much to do ... much to live for!!! I hope that you are all being mindful of being kind to yourselves as you journey along in life. I miss talking with you all ... interacting ... and hope to catch up soon!!! Take care!!
Diet Calendar Entries for 26 April 2010:
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845 kcal
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Fat: 18.00g | Prot: 37.50g | Carb: 136.50g.
Breakfast: water. Lunch: omega peanut butter, cracked wheat bread, Weight Watchers Yogurt. Dinner: Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken and Penne Pasta. Snacks/Other: eating right potato crisps. more...
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4171 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Precor Elliptical - 3 hours, Resting - 13 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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(((((((quick but heartfelt hugs))))) from one busy lady to another!
26 Apr 10 by member: amryk
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I'm really excited for you about this training and the possibilities after this. It seems you are a really important person in your profession. You must be proud of yourself! About the fluctuations, no worries. Enjoy your time with your friend, and when you get back home you'll have time to get the number back to the blue line. I gained 8 pounds this weekend, it's unreal... I know it's hormons (and muffins) related, it will be gone soon. How are your allergies these days? Take care!
26 Apr 10 by member: jessyline
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I'm glad to 'see you' so upbeat and its good that you can value yourself and know that others do too. Life is looking positive again. Enjoy
27 Apr 10 by member: flaxseed
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I know what you mean about the ups and downs of the scale. I guess they bother us more when we know we are getting lax in our eating habits. I have been bad lately just randomly eating things I would never touch a few months ago so I plan on getting back on track again myself. Now it's time for me to exercise my tush off. Just catching your journal this morning. I'm glad you enjoyed the seminar and what an honor to be one of the eight. Talk to you later Moose. Happy Tuesday!
27 Apr 10 by member: chattycathy1955
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You sound great to me - you really seem to be happy, and know where you are going. I agree with both you and your husband - you do look great, and a small gain isn't a big deal, but your right, you have to keep on top of it before it gets out of hand. Have a great day lady!!!!
27 Apr 10 by member: MomofTwoGirls
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Good to see you back. I'm sure that you are very good at what you do moose, and am glad that you are getting good signals and are so upbeat about the job now. I think that you should make a big effort to get under the target and use it as a ceiling, it's working well for me. Hope you get a chance to get those pics up and have a great day my friend.
27 Apr 10 by member: information
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I think a little worry is ok - you don't seem obsessed though. Congrats on your recruitment to be a mentor - that is a great honor, if you ask me.
27 Apr 10 by member: abbadabba
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