HYC Check-In

Things are very hectic around here. Mostly because we're getting ready to go on vacation, coupled with the fact my toddler is sleeping less. He used to wake at 8-8:30, now it's between 6 and 7:30! This is making me pressed for time to get my morning routine, workout and shower in before he wakes. I feel like I'm slipping behind on everything (household stuff), but I am getting my work-outs in!

I normally check in on Monday's, but I didn't get a chance to post yesterday. I lost .6 pounds this week (slow!). I exercised 4 times. Here's how I fared on the goals I set for myself:

Up resistance on exercise bike 1 level (switched the routine to be more effective and challenging)
Exercise 5 times (made it 4 times)
Notice moments of lightness (meh...a few)
Eat more vegetables (did pretty well, room for improvement)
Wash/vacuum car (amazing that I have to make this a goal!) (did it! needs it again, though!)
Call my brother (he blew his knee out skiing on Saturday) (did it)
Drink less Pellegrino (sodium) and more flat water (did pretty well)

(why can't I get out of quote mode!?figured it out, but it was not graceful.)

I also took my measurements yesterday, as I'm still in a quandary as to why my clothing feels short. I updated it here. I lost 1/2 an inch in most places, but my waist went up 1/2 an inch!WTF? I'm guessing it's due to "user error" as I'm so lumpy I find it difficult to measure consistently. I saw on Oprah that you should suck it in when you measure...maybe I should try that. But, I can't suck in my thighs (dammit!), and find that area hard to measure as well.

For this week, my goals are:

• Work on the Pell vs flat water some more
• Notice moments of lightness
• Eat MORE veggies, LESS nuts
• Exercise 4-5 times
• Finish online shopping
• Start packing
• Do homework from therapy before Wed night...

I'm still pondering needs/wants. And my homework assignment is tough...I'm having a really hard time with it. I will post about it when I figure out the "answers". I can't believe we'll be at The Reef in just 10 days! I've also been thinking about my healthy strategy for our time there. I feel like I'm in a really good place mentally-in regards to diet, anyways. So, I'm feeling like I'll be going in strong. I'm planning to only eat whole foods. I doubt I'll be able to stick to Atkins. But I will only go for whole grains and fresh fruits. I'm not sure how I'll deal with the frozen pina coladas on the beach... I read somewhere that a frozen margarita can have 750 calories! Eek, maybe I'll just keep that in mind. If I can get the drinks into the category of "poison" in my head like sugar and white breads, maybe I'll fare better and can choose something like a Painkiller or Mai Tai instead (rum and juice drink). People are pretty health conscious there, and I know I can special order in the restaurants (at least Atkins friendly), but, I doubt the sushi bar, which is awesome, will make rolls with brown rice.

I guess that's all for now. Wishing everyone a fantastic and healthy week!