You know the saying ‘best laid plans’? Yeah, I know it well! I’ve remarked on it over and over on this website. I make plans and vows and then something happens to throw a monkey wrench in the works. It’s like clockwork! And I need to stop it..no more monkey wrenches!
On Monday I wrote a post about where I was in this journey and I made my vow to turn things around…I made a strong vow! I was ready to rock this journey and get it back on the right path. Calorie counting, more religious and strict about my intake of food. Everything. I rocked out Monday! I was on fire! Nothing could stop me!
And then Tuesday morning Jason’s phone rang at 4AM. We all know that nothing good comes from a phone call in the middle of the night. And thus began a week of heartache and grieving. I will not go into anything…it’s not my story to share. (I’m an open book, he is not). But I will say this…if you have kids…hug them just a bit tighter and tell them you love them, you never know when you will never have the chance again.
I made a decision on Tuesday while we were trying to get our feet under us. I would NOT let the stress eating and the wild emotions in our house turn me away from my vow.
My calorie count has been below 1300 each day this week! I have remained very conscious about the decisions I have made. Did I have a donut. When Jason wanted them? Yes! But I had one! I only bought one for myself. And yes I enjoyed it. But I kept it at one…even though that box that held a half dozen had empty slots for more donuts I bought ONE! I knew if I purchased more for myself (flavors that I wanted) that I would eat them! I’m heading into the weekend and I know that’s my difficult time. But I’m determined. Will there be more cake or donuts as we get through this time period? I’m sure. But I am confident that I CAN handle it and restrict myself to a healthier sized portion.
My mileage for my 2021, the one where I vowed to propel myself 2021 miles in 2021. I have been slowly working on that…slow but consistent. I get around 8-10 miles a day. Steady and consistent. This week….well not so much. But that is ok. Jason needed me more and I’ll get my miles completed. (I was almost two months ahead so I’m on no danger of falling behind.)
I’m determined…my vow to fix my weight issues is NOT getting sidetracked!
And now a picture of our pets. Because…well it makes me smile!