Well, I'd be lying if I said I was where I had hoped to be by mid July way back when I started this journey on January 1st. Last we spoke, I had dropped nine pounds and was feeling much better.
Since then, I have had a few set backs.
My professional life was very stressful during April, May and June (let's just say that teachers are often taken for granted by many). About that time, I noticed that I was becoming a bit obsessed over the whole food thing (not eating disorder level obsession, but rather just a smidgen too focused on every label, calorie and gram - a focus that I can't hope to maintain long term). So, I decided to take a step back and reassess my priorities and figure out how to go about getting healthier in a way that I can carry on over the course of my lifetime. I don't want any quick fixes, but rather long term attitude changes.
Unfortunatley, I became too lackadaisical and my quantity of exercised decreased. However, my food habits didn't deteriorate completely, so in the end I only gained back two of the nine pounds I had lost.
The last two weeks I have been able recommit myself to a healthier lifestyle and I have been increasing the exercise and cleaning up the eating. So, I am hoping to shed the last few pounds by the end of the year. Slow and steady and maintainable is my new mantra.
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