Wrong Way!!!

So I had to skip my meeting last week, due to a conference I was helping to fascilitate for work. I also was put back on steroids for my asthma last week, and have had about 4-5 breathing treatments in the past week as well. All of that being said, along with all of the decadent food that was served to me last week, I gained a little weight this week. Only .8 pounds... but still a gain. I'm happy it wasn't bigger.

I'm kind of discouraged and having trouble getting myself back on track right now though, even though it was just a little gain. I feel like I have fallen off the wagon, so to speak. I haven't been tracking my food like I did at the beginning (when I was super successful)... and I have been eating things I really shouldn't. Why. WHY!? I know what the result will be if i do either of these things. I said a while back that I didn't want my asthma or the medication to be the excuse, so I will refrain from blaming this on what I really want to say (the steroids make me hungry, make me hold water, and my breathing is keeping me from working out)...despite it being a big factor. I know I can lose another 20, 40, 60 pounds. I need to, I want to. I'm just feeling blah about it right now. I like the results, so far... but I feel like I'm not over the hump, so to speak. The first 22 was a huge accomplishment, and I will not discount it. I just have so far to go, that I feel kind of pathetic.

It doesn't help that it is so stinkin hot outside either. I just want to lay around and do nothing. I need to fill my pantry and fridge with healthy food and not drink and not eat junk. I know what I need to do, I'm just not doing it right now. I need some new inspiration. Anyone? Anyone?

Bike Trip #1

Roommie and I broke out the bikes tonight and went biking along the Trinity River Trails.... in 90 degree heat. At least the sun had just set.

We biked about 3.25 miles round trip. It went great! At the half way point I was feeling fantastic, no asthma problems... but was coughing a lot on the way back. I think that's because the wind was in my face at that point. The one realization I made is that I really don't like biking near people. I nearly hit this woman because I lost my balance trying to slow down. Yeah it's ok to laugh, I was (after saying oh shhhhhhhooot then apologizing). The woman wasn't laughing though. oops. :)

I LOVE my bike too. hooray.

I think I'll be feelin' this tomorrow. I'm exciting about finding another route to bike next time!

Feeling Fantastic

I had a really terrible day, until a few things started to cheer me up.... including going to Weight Watchers to weigh in... Who would have thought? :) I lost 4.6 pounds this week. I finally got out of bed and more active this past week after being sick for about a month. I got off all of the antibiotics, and got moving. I even took my new bike for a spin. My lungs are feeling so much better, so I am going to venture out more often soon.

I've lost 22.4 pounds so far and am so proud. It was kind of hard this past weekend. I went home and both restaurants we went to for dinner/lunch were heavy and greasy food. I made good choices and realized once again how bad I used to eat. I'm glad I don't go out to eat much anymore, and am not around that temptation much either.

I'm feeling more confident lately, and my new clothes that I bought 2 weeks ago are hanging off of me already. Thank goodness for belts.

I'm going on vacation in about 4 weeks, hopefully by then I will be more than able to fit in to the next size down and can get some new clothes for the trip!