My Birthday & Goal # 32 Volunteer Somewhere

This was a fabulous birthday! I had breakfast with Jeff and then had a fun day with my students. I met Jeff at the train station after work and we had Portillos salads and a beer in the parking lot because our picnic got rained out. Then we headed to Feed My Starving Children to pack meals for poverty stricken children in 3rd world countries. They cranked up the music and we got a lot done. It was a great experience!!! I ended my day with some red wine while I watched the real Housewives of New Jersey... What a day!?!!?!

Goal # 89 May Pictures

This weekend our house and yard were over-flowing with 45 friends and family members! We had a wonderful time catching up with everyone and kicking off the summer!

Goal #87 Get a Puppy

week 5 highlights

Last week's weigh-in left me feeling pretty disappointed and frustrated. I was determined to work hard and get those pounds back off! I walked everyday at least once and I really watched my food choices. But, I did manage to have a little fun! I had some drinks with some friends after work on Friday and Jeff and I went out for fajitas and margaritas at a new Mexican restaurant by our house on Saturday.

I am thrilled to report that I got those 3 pounds back off, plus another one for good measure! Woo hoo! I hope I can keep this momentum going!

I have some challenges ahead of me this week. Out of town guests will be staying with us and we're hosting a barbecue on Saturday. I have learned that one indulgent night doesn't have to sabotage an entire week's efforts. I just have to be extra focused during the work week and exercise as much as I can.

Okay, so I know what I need to do, now I just have to go and do it! Have a great week! I promise to post some non-weight related blogs soon! ;)

week 4 highlights

I am embarrassed to be writing this update (notice that I've been stalling on this post). Due to a nasty cold that drained me of all my energy last week, I wasn't able to exercise very much. Consequently, I gained back 3 pounds. I'm so frustrated!!!

week 3 highlights

I am doing things a little differently this week. I kept track of everything I ate, what I did for exercise, and my weight in relation to Monday's weigh-in on this colorful chart. If you click on this picture it will show a larger, and therefore readable version!

I did pretty well. The nicer weather allowed for some grilled dinners and more opportunities to walk around our neighborhood. As usual, the weekend was more tempting than the work week. It is especially difficult to maintain control when I am not at my own house. We opened up my grandparents cottage this weekend. That typically involves some cleaning, our favorite local fare, and plenty of cocktails with my family. While I did indulge more than I have been lately, I definitely didn't go crazy. Hopefully my efforts early in the week weren't sabotaged my this fun family tradition!