This Past Week

Hi!

So, I did not blog while I was in CA. That was probably a silly move. I had a great time at my parent's beautiful new home! I painted the cover of her gazibo in the back yard, brought her a pretty new scarf, and babysat Thomas for Mom's birthday.

While I was home, I did well on my diet for some meals and snacks... but not on others. The first thing I did was cook a beautiful healthy veggie and avocado salad for me and Dad. I also made some healthy lunches for me and Mom. However, there was so much in the house that was not on my diet... like bowls of jelly beans which were an Easter decoration. It was hard not to eat them EVERY time I passed by them. So, I picked up some unhealthy snacks. I think my self control around food might go down when I am on a diet... but on the other hand, before, I wasn't even trying to avoid the junk. If I hadn't been trying to restrain myself, I would have overeaten WAY more. When I go home, it feels very comforting and familiar to gobble down the available food there whenever I want.

I did exercise a lot. The weather was very beautiful! I went for long walks outside every day except Friday, getting up to seven and eight miles. During some of this time my stomach did cramp up, but I was able to push through it because my surroundings were so nice.

I was concerned because of my imprudent snacking that I would have gained three or four pounds this week. However, I am still between 169 and 170. The day before I left, I was at 169.8, and now I am 170.4. So, no need to wring my hands.

I do need to get over this lull. I have been within these two pounds for the past three weeks... and I know why. It's because although I am keeping up with the exercise, I am allowing myself too many food treats. Gotta cut that back down to once a week at the most. I know this... I know that letting oneself indulge in more and more treats is the way a diet dies. So, discipline.

In good news... I have a JOB :D Uncle George is having me do some paid work for his mortgage company. He says I can choose my own hours so I can continue to look for a job closer to home, go to the gym, and do some art. So, that's exciting. I was happy today to have work to do when I got up.

Lots of love,

Elizabeth