Hidey Ho!

So i did it. I'm back on track. Down 4.5 pounds!

Recipes!

Love this new blog I found with ww recipes!

http://pointlessmeals.blogspot.com/

Control...

You know what control feels like to me....

These last few days I have reigned in my out of control eating and I already feel better.

I've been tracking my points...measuring, weighing, NOTICING what goes into my body.

It carries over into all facets of my life.

I am more organized at work.

I am staying on top of the laundry and doing the "hot spot" cleaning each evening that all the martha stewart followers suggest.

This is a journey.

{tap tap tap} Hello?

Remember me?

The girl that was sooooooo motivated to start turning her life around?

The one that could make a healthy lifestyle just FIT into her life.

She wore a pedometer.

And ate lean cuisines.

The one that dated Billy Blanks at least 3 times a week for two months?

Yeah...that didn't turn out so well.

I was majorly derailed by going on vacation. I never fully recovered.

And this weekend...

I think i hit food rock bottom.

We went out for mexican. Then bought movie popcorn without seeing  a movie. Then hit the DQ drive in for a blizzard.

I feel like i've eaten my weight in cookie dough.

I haven't YET turned down a chip.

And a new restaurant opened up in town and its Italian....so bring on the carbs.

I honestly could FEEL myself getting fat. My skin was expanding. My clothes stopped draping me flatteringly.

i've been tired. And feeling awful. I think my insides have turned to food sludge.

So this week will be about getting the blood chemistry back to normal. I'm going to de-carb just for the week and try to reset these awful cravings.

But i'm glad to be back. Even if my life has been more French fries than skinny girl.

O' Le!

When I lived in Boston I was obsessed with this burrito restaurant called Anna's.

The place was totally intimidating because you were supposed to yell out your order to a group of mexican cooks while you waited in line with a bunch of other burrito enthusiasts.

You had to remember size, type, and you had to list what you wanted IN your burrito.

And god forbid you wanted something CRAZY like no rice but extra beans. That really threw them for a loop.

But the anxiety was worth it because those burritos were addictive and probably 100 points each.

I really miss Anna's.

Anywhoo. Today, I tried the Fresco menu at taco bell. And while it is NOT anna's.....

It is...FABULOUS!

It's part of their new DRIVE THRU DIET campaign.

The chicken burrito Fresco is only 6 points and packed with veggies, beans and chicken. The hot sauce is zero points. Just don't get the chips...they're 8 points and not worth it.

Forced Exercise

Since I have been avoiding Billy..( i have an excuse! I hurt my back!)

I have desperately needed to start moving again. I found that the best way to get moving is to force myself into exercise.

Yesterday I was "car-less" at work. My husband had the wheels and I had a meeting across campus. Like the OTHER side.

Luckily, I got myself a ride there ( so i wouldn't be sweaty) but I declined an offer for a ride back and instead...WALKED!

It was 20 minutes...hot as hell..and pretty much UPhill... but i felt GREAT when I got back.

I earned myself an activity point, got some sun and energized myself without an afternoon snack.

If YOU can walk to work...DO IT.

If you can walk home...DO IT!

Commuting is something we have to do anyway...why not get some exercise!

Half

A half pound gain.

Blah.

I know i deserve it. But it still stinks.

Moving on.