I am terrible

My blogging has SUCKED pretty badly lately.

I promise to get back to it.

I just got back from a fun vacation in St. George with my Mr. and I am FRIED!!

I'll post all about it ASAP.

xoxoxo

Help! I've fallen, and I can't get back up!

I posted earlier this week about me not being so good on my diet as of late.  I said that there would be more on that later.  Today is later.

It all started on July 28th when we took my daughter and her little best friend to Lagoon (a Utah Amusement Park) for one of her many birthday parties.

It was a hot day.  And by hot, I mean- it was like 103.  We were huffing and puffing all around the park and I was dehydrated (even though I had downed probably 145 oz already).  I was also STARRRRRVING!  And, to make matters worse, I was out of the 'easy and tasty' Medifast meals.  The easiest meals I had were the shakes that I had to mix myself.

Now, I was extremely starving and everyone else was eating a delicious turkey sandwich.  I caved.  The last thing my body wanted was more liquid- it needed substance.

I wish that was my only caving.

But I have pretty much jumped head-first off of this diet plan.  I kept at at it for a few days, and then got sick.  (Yes, I know... AGAIN?!!)

I told myself I'd get right back on on Tuesday after I was feeling better.  And then guess what?  I went and signed myself up for 19 hours of overtime in 4 days.  I'm crazy right?

So- I'm still 'off' the wagon for right now.  With EVERY intent to jump back on when I finish all of this overtime.  (I have 3 more hours for this week and then another 15 next week.)

I am, however, maintaining what I have already lost.  So... that's good?  Right!?!

Reading material

Right now I am reading 100 Days of Weight Loss. I can't tell you yet if it is a good read because I just started it this morning. But by skimming through it, it looks pretty good. My Health Coach referred it to me.
I am also still reading (from time to time) Dr. A's Habits of Health.

I haven't been the best dieter this past week (more on that later)... So I'm hoping I can find my motivation again in these books.

Know of any other good reads?? Please let me know!!!

19 hours of OT

I may not be posting much this week. 

Or next week.

I'll try my hardest.

I went and signed myself up for 19 hours of overtime for this week, and 15 the next.

I am going to be super tired, and probably crabby. (poor boyfriend)

Hopefully I can remain strong with my diet!! 

And not die from exhaustion... ;)

Friend Makin' Monday

If you’ve taken part in FMM then you know the rules. If you’re new, please take a moment to answer this week’s question on your own blog then add your link in the comments section here at: www.alltheweigh.com so we can all see your FMM questions and answers. Please invite your blog readers to add their links here too so everyone has to opportunity to be seen. The idea is to connect with other awesome bloggers so take a moment to post your own FMM post and comment on a couple of other posts. Now it’s time for this week’s topic!

 A Little More Personal

1. Are you a morning person?  Absolutely NOT!  If I wasn't a Mother I would still opt to work the afternoon/evening shift.  But, because I am...I am awake at 5:30am everyday.  Which is hard, considering I'm a night owl and insomniac.  I rarely get more than 6 hours a sleep a night.

2. Are you an introvert or an extrovert?  Extrovert

3. Are you addicted to anything? If so, what?  My iPhone.  It's right by my side all day long.  I don't know what I'd do without it.  Which is lame, I know...

4. How many times have you been in love?  Three.  My high school boyfriend, Craig.  My ex-husband and father of my daughter, Eric.  And my Mike. :)  Three is all.. I'm keeping Mike forever! ;)

5. What is your position on politics?  Don't get me started.  I hate discussing politics.

6. Are you religious?  Not really.

7. Would you prefer backpacking or a luxury hotel?  I love both.  I grew up camping almost every weekend... But I enjoy being pampered too.

8. Do you have/want pets?  I have my adorable kitty, Tipsee.

9. Are you a sports fan?  Sorta.  I really only like College Football (Utah Utes), NBA (Utah Jazz), and any baseball game.  But- I only watch them if I'm actually at the game.  Oh- and I won't pass up watching swimming in the Olympics! 

10. How often do you brush your teeth?  At least twice a day.

11. Do you have tattoos and/or piercings?  I have a butterfly tattoo on my foot, and my ears are pierced.  However, I never wear earrings because my ears are really sensitive.

12. What’s your favorite clothing brand?  I wouldn't say I have a favorite...

13. Should a man open doors for a woman? Yes…

14. Which season is your favorite?  Autumn!!  I love it when it's crisp and the leaves change colors. 

15. Would you rather eat less or workout more?  Can't I not work out and eat more?  All while losing weight?  Haha

16. What’s your idea of romance?  Spending your life with your best friend.  The one who you can act like a complete and total idiot around and they still look at you like you're the only person in the world!

17. How often do you do things that are outside of your comfort zone?  Quite often.  I think it comes from being an extrovert. ;)

18. Christmas or Halloween?  Halloween!  Hands down my favorite holiday.  I love dressing my daughter up and taking her trick-o-treating.  I love the spooky decorations and colors.  But, I think I just relate it to my birthday (3 days before Halloween), and the fact that it is fall.  :)

19. Would you rather live in the country or the city?  Country... Close to the City.  Maybe someday...

20. Share your life philosophy.  Wow- That's deep.  I just want to be an optimistic, joyful person.  I want to finally feel comfortable in my skin.  And to not waste any time being who I really am.

Passing up pizza

Today our team at work went bowling for our summer activity.

I knew they'd order pizza for every one because it's cheap and easy so I was intimidated and planned to just not eat.

When I got there I asked my boss if it'd be ok for me to get a salad instead and I was excited when he said yes.

It wasn't even slightly hard for me to pass on the yummy looking pizza. I am so happy for what this new way of life has already done for my train if thought.

Another one bites the dust

Wahoo!!!!!

The scale has started moving in a downright position.

I lost another 1.5 lbs!!

Hopefully this continues.

HAPPINESS