Still…
Hello buddies! Sorry I was gone a few days. We took a much needed little mini vacation to celebrate my brother in law’s 40th birthday…
Whew…It was a trip, let me tell you…Three days of drinking…I just cant keep up like that…And I was the YOUNGEST one in the group of 22!!! I kid you not, they ALL out partied me…Sad, eh???
Anyway…I am back…
I actually kept my eating in line and Steve and I walked EVERY DAY all day…
So feeling good all and all…Back to working out daily as well…
I still cant seem to do my food journal like I was. Not sure why. I really think I am just completely burned out on it, yet, I dont want to let it go…(Yes…Its my OCD personality!) So I carry it around with me and write half heartedly in it…
I am also still struggling with work…Or I should say taking a break from work…I work through my lunch four days a week now, and cram a lunch down my throat even less frequently. Today I had a bag of popcorn for both my breakfast and lunch…
This is NOT good…
I really am just soooo busy…I feel I have no time…Although, I probably do…
I am also drinking more coffee then ever before…I think its our damn fancy coffee maker at work…Its very spiffy you see and its free too, so I can make 12 different flavors of gourmet coffee anytime I want…
Now…It doesnt have a TON of calories because I use splenda and all, but I also do love my creamer…And I have of course increased my caffeine intake…
So I have picked up a few nasty new habits I need to shake…
I swear, if its not one thing, it sure is another…
I cant ever seem to get my shit completely together, you know?
Anyway, I am still here…Still trying…Still breathing…Still fighting…
Someday I shall have it all figured out…And most likely that will be the day that God says my number is up!!
Oh well…
Take care buddies…I will check in later this week with you all…
Life is cruel that way, don’t you know? I’m glad you blogged Dawnie, I sure miss you on the site. I do understand how busy you are! Just a bit of advice, why don’t you pack healthy snacks to munch on at work? You may not have time to sit down and enjoy a WHOLE meal, but you can multi-task by snacking in-between?
I don’t work but I do get busy running errands a lot. On a day when I know I’m going to be running around a lot I pack a ziplock bag with carrot sticks in it and snack on them while I’m driving around. That way I feel LESS tempted by the fast food. Just an idea.
I tend to think if you don’t set your boundaries, no one else will do it for you. You’d be surprised at how quickly people respect your time when you say you’re “at lunch.” I bring lunch because I’m busy and only have about 20 minutes to eat but those 20 minutes are sacred. I go to our conference room, say I’m out to lunch and no one gets anything for that time. Would this be something you’d be able to get away with? I hope you find your other good habits back again soon. Good luck.
I’m with packing something healthy. I take healthy snacks everyday. It doesn’t take any longer to pack healthy. You can do it and feel much better for it.
Have a good one!
Hi Dawn, glad to see your blog today. My bad habit is coffee, but considering my old bad habits were fast food and fried foods and sweets daily, I’m letting this one stay. i need something!!! I used fat free half in half and splenda in my flavored coffees and its great, sure its not calorie free (ff creamer) but hey I deserve it. For lunches, I agree with everyone else by packing your own stuff. Plan ahead and you will do fine.
I miss you when you don’t blog! Yeah, I hear ya on the coffee. I’m a complete caffeine addict, and I love gourmet coffee! Good job for staying in line with your eating, even on vacation, wow!
I completely understand about not getting my shit together. My journal is half assed lately. I am allowing myself a certain amount of calories/points per meal/snack and going from there. It is just a change. Maybe I will go back to the journal. I have loved it in the past, but I got board a bit. Anyways, we just do the best we can and live. Take care. Have a great week Dawnie.
I have an impression that you are living a super-speedy life and that that’s maybe what’s a bit owerwhelming, leaving you with the impression that you have to do everything in a rush. That’s a nauseating feeling!
I think Nikki’s advice was great. It’s not just about a quiet lunch. It will be something that you will be able to do to realise that you are in control. Trust me, try it, it’s really empowering. Have a great remainder of the week! Go on, girl!
Sometimes you have to make changes and take a break. You’ll get back into your journal and your routine when you’re ready.
Dunno what happened to you, you’ve got no buddies listed, your pics are gone and you haven’t posted in ages. Missing you buddy, hope that all is well with you!!!