Weight Loss isn't all about the Food

It looks like I'm gonna gain weight this week. It isn't official until Monday when I weight myself, but I think it's going to happen. The thing is that I have been eating well this week, meaning that I have eaten within my points or calories. What I haven't done well this week is 1) Get enough sleep, 2) Drink enough water and 3) Exercise has happened but on the light side. I would say that most of this has been caused by allergies and anxiety (i.e. N's job issues), but you know what: allergies and anxiety are going to happen to me. Everyone has something, and allergies and anxiety are my something. Somehow I'm going to have to figure out how to either conquer them or go around them or something. I'm looking forward to Monday so I can start fresh. I hope all of the rain we've been getting will wash away my allergies.

Mother's Day Weekend

I must say I had a great weekend. I went to visit my friend in Philadelphia. We spent the weekend watching movies, eating great food, shopping and visiting the art museum. It was very fabulous, and it felt balanced because we ate and walked and rested. When I came home Saturday night, the house was clean! The kids had gifts prepared and N had flowers and chocolate. Sunday morning, N made me breakfast that included chocolate dipped strawberries. Mmmm....

We went to G's Lacrosse game, and then went to Outback for dinner. Outback had a 2 1/2 hour wait at 4:30pm, but we were able to walk in and sit down at a booth in the bar area.

N and I have been following Weight Watcher's Online for 3-4 weeks now. I have lost 8.8 pounds, and I think N has lot almost 15. I can't believe that I ate so decadently this weekend, but I stayed within my points and I lost almost a pound. I have gotten into a pattern where one week I loose 2.5 pounds and then the next I loose less than a pound. I am happy with this pattern because I haven't been able to loose anything for years now. I would much rather loose slowly and develop some healthy habits.

This month is so busy. Next weekend is a men's church retreat and the weekend after that, N & I are going on a fabulous getaway. Somewhere in there I want to continue my spring decluttering.

This is my 100the post on this blog!

Knitting Obsession

I knit everyday, and the worse I feel, the more I knit because it helps me feel better, but if I feel just fine, I still knit or crochet. Consequently, N says that I am OCD. I thinks he means that I am obsessed with knitting. I find this a little perplexing because for years he has wanted me to find a hobby that recharges me, but now that I actually have one, I am OCD. He doesn't actually discourage me from knitting, but I guess he just doesn't get it. Frankly, there are lots of things I don't get about him, and I guess that just keeps our relationship interesting. I'm sure he's relieved that I haven't tattooed my obsession into my skin although hmmm .... that's an idea, isn't it?

To all of you beautiful mother's - I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing day!!!

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