October Update

I haven't been exercising on a regular basis. Actually, I haven't been exercising like I would like to. I've been nursing my knee and back. I can walk about a mile every other day. I do spend some time stretching and working on yoga poses. However, I would love to work up a sweat.

I've been doing great with my food. As I mentioned a month or so ago, I'd been thinking about Overeater's Anonymous. Well, I joined. I've been attending meetings and have a sponsor. It's just the extra support I need. It's really helping deal with the emotional aspects behind my food choices. I love the spiritual aspect of the program. At first I thought it was a bit cultist but I've been keeping an open mind and doing as they say 'taking what I need and leaving the rest.'

Right now my food plan is as follows:

No sweets
No potato chips
Portion control
No second helpings
No eating after 9 pm

My goal is to follow this for 90 days. I'm currently on day 18. After I have followed this plan for 90 consecutive days, I will "tighten up" my plan with the support of my sponsor.

Fitness Quote of the Week

We all need a little discipline. Exercise is my discipline. --Jack LaLanne

Fitness Quote of the Week

That which we persist in doing becomes easier - not that the nature of the task has changed, but our ability to do has increased. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Happy Fall!

It's been a while since I've posted. I'm doing great. I have not been working out on a consistent basis. I finally found an apartment this weekend so I have started organizing and packing. This is going to be a chore and a half. I hate moving! It's going to be somewhat challenging to move from a 4-bedroom house to a 2-bedroom apartment. However, I am very grateful I found a place where I believe I will be comfortable. I am gently moving forward through this break up and transition. One of the things I am truly grateful for is the fact that I am managing my stress much better.

I'm still not sleeping too well. In fact, last night I probably got two hours with of sleep. Once I'm resting on a consistent basis, I know my workouts will improved. I'm planning to do a 5K next month. My eating is doing much better. I have a great circle of support. We check in each other multiple times throughout the day.

Well, that's about it for now. I'm looking forward to catching up with the blogs I follow throughout the week.

Fitness Quote of the Week

Fitness to me isn't about a crunch or a push up, it's about taking your power back. ~Jillian Michaels

Fitness Quote of the Week

The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It's yourmind you have to convince. ~ Vincent Lombardi

Here's to a successful September!

I joined Healthy Loser Gal's September Success Challenge. It's nice to be able to share your successes and challenges with others on the same path.

September is my favorite month. Why? My birthday is on the 12th! Yay! I will be turning 48 on the 12th.

Although it's been a rough year, with lots of transitions going on, I am so grateful to be alive and relatively healthy this year. I'm at the lowest weight I've been in years! Physically, I feel great! As much as I hate shopping, I need to go out this weekend and get some new clothes. My clothes are getting way too baggy. It's times like this I really miss my partner.

I'm going on vacation next week. I can't wait. I love New England. It's my second home. I can't wait to relax and spend my birthday with dear friends. I'm so excited.

The best is yet to come for me!