Nothing lost nothing gained

Doctor's visit was, to say the least, discouraging.  But I am going to not make excuses for emotional eating--as much as I want to eat taffy. I didn't gain and that's a good thing...

I have a neck!

So my chiropractor told me that the hump at the lower back of my neck was genetic--some people have a protruding bone, but I didn't believe him in regards to me cuz I don't remember having it 5 years ago.  I think it is connected to weight and tension. My neck is seriously feeling better and I have more of a curve rather than a humpy bump!  Go exercise!!
I have been doing great with points this week!  No white flour or sweets, exercised everyday and have generally eaten very healthy.  Thus far I earned 19 points both Monday and Tuesday, 16.5 points yesterday and already have 17 points today!! Yep 17!  I worked out with the cardio machines at the gym for nearly 2 hours and burned 900 calories.  Doctor visit tomorrow with weigh-in and blood test.  My fingers are crossed.

Feeling beautiful!

Feels good to be healthy!  Went shopping to get a new pedometer at a sporting good store today.  I took time before going to really dress nice, do hair and make up and all that jazz--a really rare and enjoyable thing for a mother.  As I was looking around in the store at sale items, a store associate came and asked it I needed help.  But it was obvious as he stuck around and tried to start a conversation while "adjusting" merchandise that he was interested in more than just doing his job.  I caught him checking me out and then I caught him spying my wedding ring.  He left after that.  In no way did I encourage him of course, but it was nice to feel attractive and beautiful. This morning I had the energy and confident spirit to take time to get ready..  I felt good about myself and wanted to look good.  I need to remember how good I feel today.  It is now documented--I am happy when I'm healthy.  And obviously still hot stuff.

Tantrum Temptation

Talk about wanting to eat your emotions.  Started out this first day of point keeping great--had a good night's sleep, healthy rice cereal breakfast, and earned 6.5 points at the gym.  Then it happened.  At my lil' girl's ballet class came the worst 2 year old tantrum I have ever experienced.  Her dance shoes were missing their laces (because she must have pulled them out at home) and I didn't notice til we were putting on the shoes. So being a resourceful mother, I found an old strip of medical gauze in the diaper I knew would come in handy someday.  I started to rip and pull until I had two okay looking laces.  My little one wouldn't have it.  She wanted the "black" bows...an hour and a half later from floor of dance room, to floor of dance hall, to floor of parking lot, to floor in kitchen, to floor of her room, she is finally snuggling with her teddy bear asleep.  I definitely want chocolate right now!  I am emotionally drained trying to remain calm and caring during the screaming, kicking and hitting.  Sigh, instead I just ate a big lunch, healthy, but big.  Sigh, do I justify and say I deserve chocolate? Oh, I gotta learn other ways to perk myself back up...but right now all I can think about it how much See's butterscotch squares would do the job...don't give in...don't give in........

I overcame!

It is amazing how much temptation to eat sugar is out there.  Went to Relief Society broadcast tonight and afterwards a dinner was served.  There was more pie than vegetables and fruit combined!!  After that I went to a family birthday gathering where chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream was of course served.  I can proudly say I didn't eat any pie, cake or ice cream.  For dinner I stopped again when I was full and I feel great about myself.  One day at a time!!

First day

I am halfway through my first day of public accountability.  I have already been tempted to buy some chocolate or eat a cookie.  Thus far I have prevailed.  I have eaten a healthy lunch and stopped as soon as I was full.  Now I have yummy leftovers in the fridge just waiting.  New life here I come!