Back from Miami. I have come to realize women are awesome and can form great bonds, but they can also be full of drama for no reason. I had a great time and definitely want to go back. The "rules" for my trip away were no pasta, rice or potoatoes. I think I had rice or potatoes with most of my meals. I didn't go overboard, no binging or huge portions. Then there was the drinking. I haven't really drank in a while...so I didn't go overboard, but I drank my fair share. Drinks at Wet Willies in Miami My ankles were not the biggest I've seen, but definitely swollen. I decided when I got back no scale. I don't need that kind of negativity in my life. When I got back it was a struggle to get up and workout. It almost felt like the first couple of weeks. Also doing things that had gotten easier felt like a big of a struggle. Tuesday I got on the scale and I was 359.0. I am stupidly happy I was in the 350s. I'm also positive if I
2 months in and I'm only 4 lbs lost.... Sort of.....After my first week I gained 4 lbs because of cheating. I'm down 8-9 since then and I am pretty happy with my situation. Eating is pretty stable except for cheat day/s. Those are a work in progress. Working out...isn't a struggle, but I can't say I'm into it, but it's doable. They key seems to be doing workouts I like. I know that sounds silly. Alot of times I feel like we're supposed to force ourselves to do something for our health or weightloss. I've noticed I'll start talking myself out of a workout when it is something I really don't want to do. A good example is I'm not a fan of HIIT, or overly chatty instructors, or when the group is acting like its a dinner party rather than a workout. I also don't like anything over 45 min. That's my limit. It doesn't matter how awesome it, I'll get annoyed or tired and not be interested. I do cardio because I have