The Comfort Zone

So... I've been enjoying the last month, give or take a week. I've been eating every night like it's my last night on earth, plus haven't really been working out. To my surprise, the scale has stayed in the 166-169 range. Just proves my body is comfortable...

But I want to change its comfort zone... I'm back on the plan: eating clean and working out. I'll do an official weigh in on Friday.

I got to the gym early for my Zumba class. So I decided to hit the treadmill for an easy warmup. I set the mill to speed 5 (12 minute miles) and started jogging. My brain started wandering since I didn't have my earbuds. Next thing I know I look down to see I had been jogging for 15 minutes straight! What? No break for walking? This boggled my mind. Previously I had not been able to run for 15 minutes without a break. This is crazy, especially since I have been a sedentary lump for the last 4-6 weeks.

What can I say? I guess these past 6 months have not been useless... I am stronger than I was, and it is easier to move around in a lighter body.

Week 23 Weigh In

I almost didn't weigh in this morning. I haven't been diligent with my food and I can't remember the last time I worked out. I didn't want to be disappointed, but I knew I needed to get on the scale.

Last Weigh In: 166.6
Today's Weigh In: 166.4
This Week's Difference: -0.2
Total Pounds Lost: 18.6
BMI: 24.6 (normal)

I am shocked out of my mind. I've eaten pizza until my gut hurts and drank more fresh peach daiquiris than I can count. I guess my body is comfortable at this weight. It is unfortunate that my head is not comfortable where my body is, so I guess I have to get back to work.

I do have new motivation... A few weekends ago I found a ridiculous deal on Lucky jeans. I picked up a 10 and figured they would make great goal jeans (we all know Lucky's run a little small). I didn't try them on, just brought them home and put them on my dresser. My lovely husband saw them and joked,"Who are these for? You can't fit into these. These are skinny girl jeans." We both had a nice laugh. Then he made the comment that opened a new challenge for me. He told me that if/when I can fit into this particular pair of jeans... Wait for it... He will treat me to a week at the all-inclusive resort of my choice! Oh, it is on!

I tried the jeans on because he didn't think I would be able to pull them up past my thighs. I was pleased to show him that I could indeed pull them all the way on, and was even more pleased that I am only an inch shy of buttoning them.

It is good to have a prize to try to win. Gives me something to strive for... Sunshine and cocktails! Now I just need to get my head back in the game and make it happen!

Weigh In Week 22

Sorry about the hiatus, you know how I am...

It has been a busy, stressful two weeks. I am not proud of the choices I have made. It seems I got a little confidence and that turned me into a cocky bitch. Needless to say, the world stepped in and I have been humbled.

My little man turned 1 this past week. I had a small gathering and it totally stressed me out. I wanted everything to be perfect.

The day after the party I got sick, sore throat and achy all over. I turned to comfort food to make me feel better, but it made me feel worse. My tummy can't handle big portions or a ton of greasy anymore. I just felt lethargic for days.

I see the error of my ways... I am back on track and will weigh in next week. I don't need to add insult to injury right now.