i'm baaaack!

I had a blast last week. I enjoyed spending time with my family, and as much as I love to go out to eat, I didn't make vacation only about going out to eat. I went out to eat 5 times, 4 for dinner and 1 breakfast. I didn't make smart choices, I know I didn't, but I knew I wasn't going to, and I'm not beating myself up for it.

The week started out strong with green monsters for breakfast, and oatmeal one day, but then I didn't want that anymore. I usually grabbed a fiber bar or something, and had a sandwich for lunch. So overall, breakfast was usually a win - other than going out that one day, I had a crab omelet with potatoes. I ate sandwiches for lunch, yes, I put mayo on them, and cheese, but it was turkey and whole wheat bread - doesn't that count?

I cooked 2 dinners in and made WW meals : chicken teriyaki and classic shepherd's pie. Everyone liked them and I knew that they were healthier.

I exercised just about everyday. We took walks, rode bikes, or did my Shred, working up a sweat each time.

I peeked at the scale today and I was 171.8 - and in shock! My goal was to not gain any more than 4 lbs. I would have allowed myself to go up to 175, but I didn't have to! I'm really excited and proud of myself! Hopefully I'll stay on track this week and I'll be able to get down to where I was before I went on vacation.

One thing that I'm glad I can do with no problem is jump back on track. I don't have a problem just being able to start a new day and stay OP. I love WW, and I don't think of it as a diet so much anymore. I don't have to say I can't eat that, I can eat what I want, and if I fall off the wagon, than I can just hop back on at the next meal or day. I love to cook and plan, and I think that helps a TON. I know that I can cook good, tasty WW meals and can track it with no problem. I know what my portions are and what I have to do to lose weight.

I got up at 5:30 this morning, and I ran, well I started C25K training again. I wasn't sure if I had to start week 1 over again, or it I would be ready for week 2. I decided to be motivated this morning and try week 2, so I did, and I did it! I'm pretty proud of myself that I did it. I bought new running shoes and was really nervous they were going to hurt my shins, but I think it's because I'm running too fast, so I slowed down and I did it with no problem. I'm excited that I can actually see the progress, I know it gets harder, but I'm happy with where I'm headed.