Day 294-22

Better today. Went to Bally’s this morning and Ellipticated for 30 minutes. I’m thinking it’s not doing me much good now – I was on level 10 and the only thing worrying me was my heart rate. My legs weren’t really having a hard time at all. So I’m back on the treadmill in the AM I think. I did mow tonight and I went for a run around Powderhorn. I actually did the stairs there too. WOOHOO! A guy was out running and doing the stairs too and when I passed him the last time he gave me the thumbs up and smiled. That was a nice motivational moment. It felt great to be running outside again. I’ve missed it.

Food is okay. Not great, but okay. I’m back on spinach/egg casserole for breakfast, salad with chicken for lunch. After that it’s downhill. I had pistachios and diet coke for supper tonight. not the best option, but it works for now.

Day 290-18 thru 293-21

Not much happening here. I babysat Riker Thursday night. He took me for a nice walk that night. Friday I ran to SF to finish guard stuff, then back Saturday night. I did mow on Sunday, but that was about it. I’m such a slacker.

Day 286-14 thru 289-17

Having a crappy week. I started out on Phase 1 because I need to drop at least 5 pounds (via my dr.) and I’d prefer around 10 or 15. But then the aftermath of being gone for 3 weeks is still weighing heavily upon me and I can’t get a damn thing done. So I’m comfort eating…though I haven’t had popcorn since Saturday, but I have had the SB bars and some frosting (bad!) and more jello and jello pudding than I should. Once I can figure out this stupid work schedule, my life, and stub rooms I think I’ll be able to get back on track. But tonight, if we go, I’m having chips and spinach dip at Major’s and maybe fattening pizza. At least I know I’m going to do this, and then I’ll run my ass off tomorrow, but for now I need comfort and happiness or I may hurt someone.

Day 284-12, 285-13

Friday morning was the first time since I started SB that I truly saw myself in the mirror and saw myself as thinner. Of course, that night after a thrilling game of paintball I realized it wasn’t as true as I thought.

I can’t wait for Phase 1 on Monday. I suppose I could start today but that’s just not fun. I need one more weekend of crap and then I can reset my life again. Plus I’m just not quite back from the trip yet. Soon though.

Days 261-19 thru 284-11

Uffda. So I’m chalking this time stretch (and the next few days) up to Alaska and the evils of AF dining. Oh the evils of AF dining – my weight went up 3 pounds and cholesterol 20 points. SO NOT GOOD! So, I’ll be starting phase 1 again Monday. I need one more weekend to recoup. More then.