Back to the Grind

Aug 21, 2010

Well, it had to happen sooner or later; I went back to work. I was glad to have some structure, alone with the kids is a little tiring for me. Grateful for the time with them, but ready to teach come end of summer.  This week was pre planning so didn't have to be at work at the crack of down, since I've been getting up at 5 am to work out, I decided to sleep til I had to get up. I did workout two days this week after work which was good but hard to deal with the kids and juggle the gym.

I'm hoping to get back to my 5am mornings next week. I also have lunch duty so will need to bring my lunch and my girls start kindergarten so lots and lots going on. The girls will be taking their lunches as well and hubby's new shift means I'll be getting all three ready by myself and doing the dropping off and picking up so we will see how that goes. I did that this past week and it was exhausting. Craig has offered to go in later but that just puts me with no help in the evenings so I am going to try to make this work.

Carbs have definitely been sneaking in. I've had a piece of bread here, a hersey kiss there, etc. I'm sure that in addition to not exercising 6 days a week like I was, my weight has stalled a bit. I know it will get better with the structure of work so I'm not too worried. I honestly think a little carbs like the wheat bread is good for me now that I'm running.

I'm very excited about my couch to 5k training. Its going really well. I have done up to 4 weeks. It is now very difficult but mostly a mind game. I'm trying to get past that. About five people from my work are doing it so there is some pressure to stick with it.

Going back to work was fun.  A few people saw me when I taught summer school but even they were amazed I had dropped another size. So that was fun. The new people didn't know what I looked like five months ago so it was nice to be around people that know the 'normal' sized Emily only. Feeling really sexy lately and hoping to get even smaller. My plus sized 16s are loose and now I'm hoping to get to 12s or so.  Before I would have been happy with 14s but I would like to know what 12s would look like.

I met up with the Jville wls support group for the first time since pre op. There were only two people there but it was nice to talk the 'talk' with people who have been there. I still haven't met a dser in real life so can't wait for that day. There is one dser in the group but she was on vacation. Hoping I can meet up with her soon.

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