WEEKEND WEIGH IN

Well - I am up 2 pounds this week. I went through my information and my calories are good, went to the gym 5 times and a long walk the one sunny day we had. So what is going on?? I finally decided it is because I am sitting all day for my new work - and before I was on my feet for at least 3 hours and sometimes 5-6 hours of the day.

So I am going to have to increase my daily exercise to make up for it. When it isn't raining I think I'll try a walk during the day. I could try a few extra trips up and down the stairs, too!

I WORK IN THE KITCHEN

They say real estate is all about location, location, location. My new job has a location problem. It is located in the kitchen.

I should say my desk with phone and computer is located here. And proximity is an issue. For the past 2 days I have been distracted by my location. I hope I will get past it!

I have posted a picture of myself on the frig (the one here with my darling girls) and will keep toting up all the items I am eating on my food diary. I really don't want to loose the forward momentum I gained on my trip.

WEEKEND WEIGH IN

Just got back from a visit with my parents in Palm Desert. They live in a beautiful development for ages 55 plus. There are 2 golf courses which they spend a lot of time enjoying, a couple of nice gyms, tennis, bike lanes and walking trails. There was snow on the peaks of the mountains and the days were clear and cool.

I hit the gym twice and walked with my mom one day. They eat very healthy meals and the indulgence of the week was wine and a couple of cocktails. I weighed in today and I have lost another 6 pounds. Yeah!

The big change for me going forward is that I'll be working from home. My desk and computer are in the kitchen. Proximity is dangerous for me! I frequently take myself upstairs to distract myself from grazing. So this will take a great deal of willpower.

The plus side is that I have much more time for the gym, and I can take a walk during the day to refresh myself. I am also looking forward to being here in the afternoons for my daughter when she comes home from school. She isn't too pleased, though!