Oh, I started off with a bang. Then I let life get in the way. I think the problem lies in that I did not form new habits before my life went crazy already this year. I was doing great and then I took a "quick" trip to NYC to pick up my stepson to move to Atlanta. This was the last weekend in January. I did great on the way up--I did not eat any fast food. The way home was another story. Then I could not seem to get back on track. Then I had a "quick" trip to South Florida to celebrate my mother's 80th birthday. Good times and good food seem to go together and I was already off the wagon--so. Anyway, now I have 2 of my grandchildren visiting and I am trying to plan good meals but they are very picky eaters so we are eating hot dogs, spaghetti, macaroni and cheese-- things I have trouble saying no too. Tomorrow they will be going back to their daddy and I will be headed to Florida, again. I need to form better habits but it is so much easier when I can just work and be home at night. I do believe I will form better habits but it is going to take more than a few weeks. I have gone to the gym between trips but I have gained about 7 pounds which is just crazy. On top of all this I now have a cold and girl scout cookies are going around--if you know what I mean.
I hate to sound like I am making excuses but it really is easier when you don't have to travel, have company, get teased by the girl scouts. Although I am going to try to be good on my trip I already know I will not turn down desserts.
Hopefully when I get home next Tuesday I will be feeling better and ready to start anew. I am hoping to put all these excuses behind me until Summer when the traveling starts again. By then I hope to be down 25-30 pounds and with better habits I plan to continue to eat right even when I travel. I know this is not going to be easy but I also know it will be easier with a few months of planning and no travel.
