It has been such a hectic week already! I haven't been around long enough to even write in here. I was at the gym on Tuesday and then John and I went test driving cars. We knew it was time to get rid of the van so off we went. It literally took us ALL day to find, drive and purchase our new car. It was a little bit stressful but very much exciting. We got home long enough to whip up some supper - macaroni and beef. I only took a small plateful. I think I'm learning more about portion control because once upon a time I would have filled my plate twice.
After we ate, we wanted to drive around and show off our new car so we went out to Mira where John's parents live.
It was such a busy day, I never had to think about food once, nor did I have any cravings for anything - well, maybe chocolate, but that's only because I'm pmsing. I was actually feeling quite bloated. My new boss called me and asked me if I wanted to work tomorrow (Wednesday). I was elated and told her of course. So I was going in for 9- 'whenever it's not busy'. I figured I better pack a lunch by the sounds of that. Of course, because it was so early, I opted not to go to the gym. My friend, Tab emailed me and asked me if I wanted to go to the swimming pool for an Aquafit class Wednesday evening because we've been trying to get there the last 3 weeks but something always comes up that prevents us. I wanted to go so bad, but I really didn't think I could handle the pending stressful day I was planning. It was the first day of my period, the first day of 'non training' at work so I'd be servicing clients by myself, and I wasn't sure what time I was going to be done at work.
I had no idea when I was going to get to the gym and that actually had me quite worried. I worked all day yesterday until 6pm and I came home, ate a light Healthy Steamer dinner, relaxed and I was in bed by 10:30pm. My shift for today was changed though from morning to 3pm-10pm. My first thought when she told me that was, "Oh good, I'll get to the gym in the morning!" and my next thought was, "what am I gonna bring for supper".
I did it - I got up at 6:45 and was off to the gym. I did the treadmill for my 30 minutes and then I worked my upper body on about 5 machines. I then made my way over to the ab area. It was great being in the gym this morning - there were alot of people there when I arrived, but after I got off the treadmill it seemed they dwindled off. Most of the people were over 40 years of age, which was also great to see. Maybe I should hand out the link to my blog ... hehe.
I feel great! I came home and had a shower and a nice healthy breakfast - mushroom/tomato omelet and half of a bagel, plus my cup of tea. I know it's only Thursday but I had to - I stepped on the scale just prior to my shower. I was feeling bloated and I wasn't quite sure where I stood with my weight. Much to my surprise ... I'm down another 2 lbs, despite my period bloating. I'm now down 14 lbs since the New Year. This was a great motivator. I now know I'm having a salad and fruit for lunch and I'm taking a sandwich and healthy snacks to work tonight.
I'm unsure of my work schedule for the next few days and this has me a little bit anxious because I'm not one of these last minute people - I need to have a plan. I have NO idea when I'm going to the gym next - I do know, I'm now closer to being in control of my food instead of it controlling me ...
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