I'm not writing about the current political climate, although certainly there is some "undoing" going on in that context. Instead I'm being very self-centered today and lamenting my overindulgence of the past few months. I finally got the courage up to get on the scale this morning; I've regained nineteen of the twenty-three pounds I lost last year. It wasn't a fast process, and I know I should have gotten myself back on track in the fall. By the time I took my trip to Mexico last May, I was at my lowest weight in about three years. I felt pretty good but knew I still needed to lose more. At least my clothes fit and looked okay. That all-inclusive trip was the start of my demise. And, yes, I know that just because everything was included I didn't need to have it all!
On the heels of my solo vacation came a two-week visit from my oldest son and granddaughter, including a graduation celebration for my youngest and a Sanibel beach trip for the whole family -- big occasions, to be sure, and we celebrated with lots of food. After that, I had really lost my thread. Then came working too much to plan and prepare good meals, the holidays, etc., etc., etc. Maybe these are all excuses. It doesn't matter. I can't not gain back the weight at this point; I can just try to lose it again. I have been really out of control, but this morning's weigh-in shocked me back into reality. (I had a good salad for lunch, but I don't think I've lost any weight yet!) With some time off, there's no excuse not to plan healthy meals and exercise time. I got in a walk this morning and have a nutritious frittata planned for dinner. It's not a lot, but it's a good start -- and it will get me moving in the right direction. #nomoresweatpants
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