Confession Time...

I have completely stopped Weight Watchers. I don't know what the problem is. I have just stopped. I'm still paying for it every month, and I did go to a meeting this past Saturday, but I'm just not following the plan. I'm so disgusted with myself. I was so excited and motivated when I first started. I had focus and determination. I lost 33 lbs!!! I don't know what happened. The worst part is that I know exactly what I'm doing and I am not doing anything to change it. Please someone slap me!
Ok. I am posting this here for accountability. Not that anyone actually reads this blog, but at least I am putting it out there for all the world to see. I am getting back on track. Yes, it is the week before Christmas, and yes there will be all manner of fattening foods to eat, but I've got to do something. I've already gained 8 lbs back. I don't want to gain any more!! I've worked so hard to lose the weight, and I still have so much more to lose. I want to be healthy! I want to feel good about myself. I was just starting to really and truly notice my weightloss, and people around me were noticing, too. ALL of my clothes were too big. WHAT AM I DOING??
Ok. This is it!!! Back on track. Back to drinking my water every day. Back to tracking my points and making healthy choices. Back to walking 2-3 miles every day. Back to feeling good!! I can say that I definitely notice a difference between when I am being healthy, drinking water, exercising, and when I'm not. I just feel different. I have no energy, I'm always tired, etc.
I want this. I can do this. I'm not going to turn back now.

Catching Up...

We had a nice Thanksgiving! My sister & brother-in-law hosted this year. They moved 6 months ago, and it was nice to spend the holiday in their beautiful house! I made the broccoli casserole and the asparagus casserole. Other than that we had a delicious turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes w/ marshmallows, corn pudding, green bean casserole, rolls, etc. I'm sure I'm forgetting something! Later than afternoon my kids and I went to see Corey and his side of the family. All in all, it was a nice day with family and yummy food. This year I know that I have a lot to be thankful for, although sometimes it is hard not to get overwhelmed with the things that stress me out! It's good to take time to reflect on your blessings, though. I think it helps you keep a good perspective on your life.
The kids and I decorated the tree on Saturday. I just love how the house looks and feels during Christmastime. One of my favorite things to do is light the Christmas tree after it gets dark, and just sit in the living room with a Christmas candle going (especially 'Christmas Eve' from Yankee Candle) and just enjoy the quiet.
Things are going ok money wise... I still need to be more diligent about budgeting and not spending money unnecessarily. That gets me every time. It's hard sometimes. I can't believe it's going on 5 months that we've lived here!! It doesn't seem like it.
Well, just wanted to check in. I will be more consistant with posting one day!!!