Four Weeks: Plateau Time

Utah beauty.....

Remember that plateau I was preparing myself for? Yeah....it happened a little earlier than I planned!  Did my weigh-in/measuring on Tuesday of this week and I must say that even though I didn't actually lose weight, I DID lose inches....and that is as important to me!  I will admit....at first I was SO disappointed in myself and mentally beating myself up for every little cheat that I had allowed myself during the last two weeks.  I finally decided to cut myself some slack since we did eat out three times during this last week for my husband's work.  I actually made better food choices when we did, so sometimes you just have to look at the positive---don't focus on the negative---and MOVE ON!!!

This is Monroe trying to convince me that I need to focus on looking forward and ignore the negative side of this situation, and to not worry about weight!!  I am not sure that he is the one to listen to....we call him "husky" as he is built like a tank!!  I don't really want to be husky any longer though, so I must keep working!!  If anything...this little plateau week has made me even MORE determined!!

So....we do our daily walking still (weather permitting).  The dogs love to get out and sniff and explore, and it is a good excuse to get me out and moving!  Thanks Halo and Monroe for keeping me motivated to move!

I am NOT a political person whatsoever....but while walking we saw this and I thought Halo was going to do something on this sign.  She just sniffed and walked away....not sure if that is a prediction of the Republican nominations or not?!! (And PLEASE don't make crazy comments because I am NOT in ANY WAY supporting or dismissing any of the candidates!!  If anything, I may just write Tatonka Monroe's name in for President this year!!)

After our walks....Halo usually plops down in their bed.  They have a brand new big bed and this is their old one, but she still likes it best.  I guess it is the smell.  We are ALL creatures of habit....huh??  And I need to break some of my bad habits!  Still. Working. On. That. Slowing. Down. While. I. Eat. Situation.  Habits are so easy to pick up but extremely hard to break.....very similar to the situation of getting out of shape and getting back into shape.....easy vs. difficult.  I sometimes snack too late at night too.  What is your worst eating habit??

One of my favorite snacks....apple slices with peanut butter.  I actually could live on peanut butter...if I was stranded on a deserted island, I would want a big supply of peanut butter!!  I have been trying to eat more fruit too, as I think that is the food group that I ignore the most and I find that I don't get the suggested daily servings.  

This little troll doll (blast from the past) was a gift from a friend for Christmas.  She is actually wearing rollerblades (in-line skates, whatever you want to call them depending on your age!)....which reminded me that I bought a pair of them at a garage sale a few years back. 

Rollerblades or In-Line Skates??? 

It is great exercise and I may need to dust them off and try them as a different workout!!  I should probably make sure that my insurance is up-to-date first!! Recently a new rollerskating arena opened up near our house too....hmmm....I think I will try that out!! Reminds me of the good old days of the Glasco, Kansas rollerskating rink!!  

Remember I said that a big part of getting healthy includes your inner self as well??  That would be the soul.  I truly do believe that it IS a vital part of being completely healthy.  Even though you are fit on the outside, if your soul is rotting away.....you still won't be fully complete and at peace.  Work on all areas of yourself.

Saw this piece of art hanging on the wall while I was giving blood last week.  It made me think (or UN-think??)....occasionally I realize that maybe, perhaps, possibly---that I think TOO much about the weight/health deal.  You know how when you stopping dwelling on a problem that it sometimes will work itself out??  I want to be healthy while still enjoying life and all that it has to offer.  Life is a balancing act, as we all know---and just when we get things "balanced", a curve-ball comes at us---forcing us to RE-balance our lives.  So, back to my spinning plates here....re-finding that balance.  How are YOUR plates spinning?? 

***Side note: My original weigh-in was on Tuesday of this week and I did another one this morning since I wasn't feeling as bloated....a difference of almost four pounds!  I am attributing it to water retention or constipation...or both!!  The hazard of weighing yourself each day....FLUCTUATIONS!!! Now back to those plates......