So here it is Wednesday. I weighed on Saturday and I didn't gain nor did I loose. I still weigh 484. That is still 18 pounds down from where I started.
We went to Fredricksburg on Saturday and it was absolutely HORRIBLE. It was 96 degrees, very crowded and no place to park. I ended up dropping of Bill & his dad while they walked around and I sat in the truck. There is no way I could have done all that walking in that heat with no shade and no place to sit. So after about 90 minutes they were done looking around and we went to get something to eat. That alone was it's own nightmare. First I was driving around trying to find this German restaurant, then when I finally found it there was no place to park. Had to find a place in the back of the restaurant and then ask these nice bikers if they could park the truck into this tight parking space, which they happily did. The restaurant was PACKED so we ended up sitting outside under this canopy with misting fans blowing. Bill & his dad got a table that I couldn't fit at and I was so embarassed trying to sit down. I ended up crying and I could swear this table next to us was laughing at me. I was so angry I just wanted to leave and I REFUSED to get anything to eat...until their food came and I was so hungry I ordered something off the kids menu. I finally cooled down from sitting in the truck and got some food so I felt better but I was really upset over the hole thing. I don't think I will do it again anytime in the future. Maybe if it was winter time and not so many people. I just don't like the heat and I don't like crowds. Maybe I should move to Alaska.
Bill's mom and family are coming in June and we are suppose to tour San Antonio. I already told Bill I am gonna stay at the hotel while they go sight seeing and they can come back and pick me up. It will have to be really cool that day in order for me to get out there and walk around. I really think I could do the walking around if it wasn't so HOT.
I am afraid this week when I go to weigh in I will have gained some. We have been eating and eating and I haven't done a very good job of watching. On Sunday Bill's dad took us out to an all you can eat breakfast and although I only went through 1 time I still had fattening food. This Sunday we are going to the Mother's Day brunch on post. It's all you can eat and I am gonna have to carefully watch what I eat. My stomach has hurt all week from the eating. I haven't been eating my yogurt in the morning and I think that has a lot to do with it too.
We are headed to TN at the beginning of June. I had hoped to be down to 470 by then but I don't think that is realistic. If I could get down to 475 I would be happy. The one thing Bill and I have decided about this trip is we aren't brining any 'snacks' in the truck with us. If we want something to eat we will get it when we get gas. In the past we would bring trail mix or crackers, etc and then end up eating all the way to TN. Should be interesting.
My knees were hurting a little yesterday and the day before but we had a strong cold front come through and I think that was the cause, they don't hurt now. Still haven't gotten in the pool. If it's not one thing it's another that has prevented us. Hopefully soon though.
I am keeping my hands busy by finding sewing crafts to do. I find if I keep them busy I don't snack in between meals. Which is a good thing but now I just need to watch what I eat at those meals, especially while company is here.
Take care everyone...Later...K
I understand your pain. I have been through that same embarassment. I have been seated by a hostess just to find that I did not fit into a booth, or the tables were so close together that I could not fit between the table and the chair. I have even been at dinner where I could not enjoy myself because I would spend the entire time trying to figure our my escape plan as the hostess continued to seat people and the isle would close up. I would try to figure out how I would ever fit through the small isleways left without disrupting everyone in my path and totally humiliating myself. But you know what, you are working on correcting that and that was in the past. You lived through it and today is a new day. You cannot change that, you can only control what you do today. This past week was a horrible week for me as far as eatting as well. When you are in a situation where you cannot control the food you have to just make the best choices that you can. We are not perfect and we are trying to correct a lifetime of bad habits. You will get there, but you will not change everything overnight. Love yourself and give yourself some credit for the 18 pounds. One step at a time, one day at a time. It will take us both a long time to get there, but we will.
ReplyDeleteIf I can make a suggestion on the trip to TN. You can take some snacks, but take healthy ones. Take fruit. Have bananas, apple slices and grapes. Have carrot sticks if you like them. Kashi has a great granola bar that is only 3 points, high in fiber and protein that is a much better option than anything you could buy at a gas station. Maybe even throw some string cheese in the cooler with the fruit. There are ways to take snacks that set you up for success and not for failure. Every part of learning to succeed with Weight Watchers or any healthy eating is all about planning.