Anyways, on another high note I am not working this summer. I think this is the first summer in a few years or so. It feels really weird, but I have more time to workout, read, and watch movies that I have missed out on seeing since school consumed every bit of time I had. I am very fortunate that Devin is okay with this situation because Lord knows after each semester of nursing school we all need some down time to clear our minds and prepare for the next semester.
My first week in Florida I have been cooking and cleaning and relaxing. I decided to try my hand out on some recipes I found on Pinterest. Luckily, I have succeeded. I made a greek chicken recipe that was very easy and very delicious. Last night, I tried a coconut shrimp recipe which was also very tasty, I have made coconut shrimp before but I didn't have that recipe with me so I found a new one.
I've also lost 12 pounds since the middle of March. This semester I tried to go to the gym consistently, but it was always hard to find the motivation to continue. It's always easier to stop doing something and get back to old habits so I wanted to avoid that. Before spring break, I really tried to kick it into high gear with watching what I ate more and going to the gym at least 3 times a week. School started picking up and 3 times a week turned into 0 times and fast food started being consumed due to the convenience factor.
When I came back from spring break, I put my foot down. I was going to be 130 by August. I started drinking more water and no longer ate fast food. If I was in a bind and I ended up eating out I decided to make better choices and not choose the fried chicken or the hamburger. I would get the grilled chicken and fruit instead of fries. I remember I ate at IHOP with my mother in law for breakfast I chose whole wheat pancakes with turkey bacon and fruit. I started going to the gym and making more of an effort to stick with 3 times a week. My friend Jeanette ( we met at school) and I would go to the gym after class some days during the week. After the third week of doing this routine, I could tell I felt better. I was getting on the scale and seeing a number I was liking more.
Finals week was hell. I wasn't eating very well. I would miss a meal each day and my water consumption was decreased while my caffeine consumption sky rocketed. I had to pack right after finals for Florida since I was leaving two days later. I guess all of the stress "helped" me lose 3 more pounds.
This week has been the toughest yet. I forgot my gym tag in Texas so I am waiting on my mother in law to send it. I have a travel pass for the gym, but I am leary to use it since I do not have my gym tag with me. Also, I have to work around Devin's work schedule since I flew here. I have been doing workouts at home thanks to the Brazilian Butt Lift DVDs. I have also been eating decently. I may not be swaying completely to one way such cutting out sugar altogether or meat, but I am doing this my own way in a way that works for me. I have lost another pound and been able to maintain it. I still have those favorite foods every so often, but the main thing to remember is that you can still have the things you love that aren't entirely good for as long as you have them in moderation.
So this summer I am making a commitment to myself to continue on this journey to losing weight so I can continue to feel good :)
My Jesus is Calling calendar had this message for me yesterday:
" Do not long for the absence of problems in your life. That is an unrealistic goal, since in this world you will have trouble. You have an eternity of problem free living reserved for you in heaven. Rejoice in that inheritance, which no one can take away from you, but do not seek your heaven on earth. Begin each day anticipating problems, asking Me to equip you for whatever difficulties you will encounter. The best equipping is My living presence, my hand that never lets go of yours. Discuss everything with Me. Take a lighthearted view of trouble seeing it as challenge that you and I together can handle. Remember that I am on your side, and I have overcome the world."
Friends and family take time for yourself. God is there to help you overcome the problems you may face. Just remember to always pray for eyes that see the best in people, a heart that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets the bad, and a soul that never loses faith in God.
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