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These photos take me to my happy place... i love Dolphins and this was my first time interacting with them... My weight has held me back from doing alot of things but I can't explain the exuberant joy that I was filled with that day... I was over the moon as they say... Anyway, now I am home in a Post-Vacation funk... It happens alot when I get home from a romantic vacation alone with my husband... I am still struggling with the CARB EFFECT.... It's like the Butterfly effect but with no redos. I have been spending too much time at home catching up on my Tvs shows that DVRed while I was away. Home means snacking to me, no real distractions, and eating while unhungry which all lead to carb cravings and old habits sneaking back in. I have decided to do the 5 day pouch diet like Kristen did to get back on track... and back to basics. I knew my vacation would cause me some trouble but I thought that It would be weight gain, i actually lost 1 1/2 pounds while traveling but instead it has started bad cravings and a post-vacation funk. Depression causes me all kinds of screwed up eating. I just ate 2 Eggo waffles and didn't get stuck. I have alot of those 100 calorie snacks and have eaten more than I should in a day. I need to get this monkey off my back... Anyway, I have been eating fine at meals... but snacking in-between like a mad woman. I am not making excuses... but where are my peeps at? Very few of you have been blogging or commenting lately, and I miss my support system. Anyway, I haven't gained any weight or hit a plateau yet, just slowed my weight loss down considerably. So not all is lost... and support group is tomorrow night so a little time with my hometown BOOB Amy(Babbles of a Bandster) and my other banded friend DD may be just what i need to jumpstart my lifestyle back into gear. Wish me Luck!
Love the photo's - swimming with dolphins is a life long dream of mine. I aim to go when I hit goal!!
ReplyDeleteHang in there - even though you feel like you are a little out of control at the moment you have done well to have still lost weight!
Hope the support group helps :-)
I LOVE the pics, you look awesome!! Everyone goes through a funk every now and then. It will get better, I promise! You get to see me next month :)
ReplyDeleteLove the photo's, would love to swim with dolphins.
ReplyDeleteI think that coming back from holiday with a loss is amazing, you can do it! You've already proved that you're amazing!
I have enjoyed all your vacation posts! In the past vacations have always been what derailed me, undid all my hard work, and took me to a place weight wise that I hadn't seen in a long time, negatively. I am hoping to be over that now, moving forward, but must admit that there is probably still some of the same issues. It is very encouraging, however, that you were able to lose while on vacation! That is awesome! I hope you get out of post-vacation funk soon!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous of you and the dolphins.
ReplyDeleteStay strong girl! This too shall pass... :)
ReplyDeleteYou did well on your vacation---now you just need to keep up the activities---or somehow become inspired again--I'm with you!!!!
ReplyDeleteMaria --Thanks for visiting my site-
ReplyDeleteI've seen you all over blogworld; it's great to have you stop by mine. Thank you :) I look forward to catching up on your journey!
ReplyDeleteWow - great pix!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you're in a funk. Maybe you need to decorate your house for the holidays and start playing the Christmas music.
Good job losing weight during vacation. I know you'll figure out a way to quit the snacking and get back where you want to be.
Love those pics -- what fun!!
ReplyDeleteI like the pouch test, it's a great way to hit that reset button. I've had to do it a couple of times now, but it really seems to get things back on track. Like you, I do better when I'm busy and OUT of the house! :)
To have lost weight on a vacation is a positive and motivating thing because I am sure in the past you probably gained weight and now you can actually go off and enjoy yourself and still come back with a weight loss - way to go !
ReplyDeleteJust remember all that you have achieved so far and pat yourself on the back :)
Maria! Look how cute you look with the dolphins!! I LOVE your pictures!! Im so happy you are doing the five day pouch test! It was hard for me but not terrible...it just helps to get back to the basics again! Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteI'm wishing you lots of luck. I'm really snacky when I'm at home, too. Especially if I watch tv... not the best combination for me. Blogging is good for me, kind of hard to type and eat.
ReplyDeleteThose pics are great!! I feel ya on the cravings and mindless eating..i have felt similarly in a funk and am considering doing the five day cahallenge as well...hopefully the post vaca blues go away soon and i know you will get back on track..you have done great! and how awesome not to gain while you were gone! that is a victory!
ReplyDeleteAmen to what band-babe said. Blog with TV. Good luck with the 5-day pouch test!
ReplyDeleteI have never done the pouch test-I will look forward to seeing how it works for you.
ReplyDeleteThe pics of you with the dolphin look great! It looks like you had a great time!
Good luck with kicking the carb cravings to the curb.
Love the dolphin pictures! My partner at work went a few years ago with his family and had the most amazing experience as well.
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain with the carb cravings -- you've done so great .. I'm sure you'll be back on track in no time! Hang in there :)
That dolphin experience looks awesome! I've always wanted to do that as well! Someday! I'm so glad you had an awesome time!
ReplyDeleteI ate a whole bag of hershey kisses the other day (3.5 servings) yuck lol I think we all do this kind of thing......too bad chocolate slides right through lol.
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