Honeyoc
Is a crunchy mama!
Hi guys, wow what a whirlwind couple of weeks!!! Some of you know that I've been travelling around on the road with work. I haven't been to SW class in about 2 months because of clashes with work and just being generally really busy. Got back from Manchester last night and back on track today.
I've realised that I *really* need the accountability, friendly competition, support and encouragement I get from classes to stay motivated and on track. In the 2 months I've been away from class, not only have I lost a big fat zero I've actually gained what looks like 5lbs! Sigh... We've been staying at hotels, meals catered at dinner and lunches brought to us during afternoon meetings etc. Work, although incredibly fulfilling and exciting, has been mentally and physically draining so I haven't really bothered trying to find SW alternative to meals provided. I know it requires effort to succeed but what makes me put in that extra effort is definitely tucked away in my SW classes.
When I started SW I was incredibly focused and raring to go and it was mostly to do with my wonderful consultant Vanessa and the rest of the fab group.
SO!
I'm rejoining group today and making it a priority and scheduling my week around that class rather than fitting it in when I've got time. Heck I have the luxury of picking my days off so why don't I pick one that coincides with my SW class? I've been working crazy hours, 6 - 7 days a week and it needs to stop because, quite frankly, I'm exhausted!
Because I've decided to join today I'm just going to go to whatever group is open and close by. My usual group is on a Thursday at 9:30am and 7:00pm. Missed the morning class because I slept in, exhausted from trip last night. And we've got friends over for dinner (making SW paella!!) so the 7:00pm class won't work either. So I'm going to another class at 5:30pm which is perfect and then carry on with my usual 9:30am class from next Thursday.
I've also bought a shiny new paperchase book as a food journal. It would definitely keep me on track, especially when I'm out of town with work. And because I'm such a nerd, I've attached pics!
I've realised that I *really* need the accountability, friendly competition, support and encouragement I get from classes to stay motivated and on track. In the 2 months I've been away from class, not only have I lost a big fat zero I've actually gained what looks like 5lbs! Sigh... We've been staying at hotels, meals catered at dinner and lunches brought to us during afternoon meetings etc. Work, although incredibly fulfilling and exciting, has been mentally and physically draining so I haven't really bothered trying to find SW alternative to meals provided. I know it requires effort to succeed but what makes me put in that extra effort is definitely tucked away in my SW classes.
When I started SW I was incredibly focused and raring to go and it was mostly to do with my wonderful consultant Vanessa and the rest of the fab group.
SO!
I'm rejoining group today and making it a priority and scheduling my week around that class rather than fitting it in when I've got time. Heck I have the luxury of picking my days off so why don't I pick one that coincides with my SW class? I've been working crazy hours, 6 - 7 days a week and it needs to stop because, quite frankly, I'm exhausted!
Because I've decided to join today I'm just going to go to whatever group is open and close by. My usual group is on a Thursday at 9:30am and 7:00pm. Missed the morning class because I slept in, exhausted from trip last night. And we've got friends over for dinner (making SW paella!!) so the 7:00pm class won't work either. So I'm going to another class at 5:30pm which is perfect and then carry on with my usual 9:30am class from next Thursday.
I've also bought a shiny new paperchase book as a food journal. It would definitely keep me on track, especially when I'm out of town with work. And because I'm such a nerd, I've attached pics!