I thought I was doing ok-- steady and mostly healthy diet-- but I have to acknowledge that the pounds I have been "up" the last few times are not normal fluctuations but increased weight. This is the first since I've started losing weight that I have a net increase in weight (vs the normal fluctuations). I am not happy about it but I do know where they've come from ... while maintaining a pretty decent diet otherwise, I have allowed some chips and other savory snacks in. I have also not been making soup as religiously. Soup is really THE easiest way for me to stay on track.

This next month will be about keeping a lean diet most days and increasing my walking/exercise so that I can have small indulgences at holiday gatherings and on my trip.

I could whine and pout and complain -- but I did this to myself. I know where I was too loose. I need to be more serious. I need to get excited to lose the next 10!

Part of my strategy to get excited and focused is getting my hair done -- I know that doesn't make any sense lol but when I am looking good, I tend to work harder on all aspects of my appearance and health.

Oh yeah -- and I am going back to weighing daily. Apparently being obsessed with the scale helps keep me accountable!

How are you all doing?

I got a new shirt...LOL

I have crashed into a depressive slump. I think it is the weather turning (finally) cold and grey. I started bring the horses in (lots of work), this new dog respiratory ailment has me stressed, and the end of the year always hits me like a ton of bricks, anyway. Praying that Pilates helps, if I can keep going. I cannot drive in bad weather, because our roads out here get bad, and I have a tiny 2wd car.

springroz- way to go on the 100 accomplishment. I know what you mean about winter blahs. It's so rough when the weather turns and it gets dark and cold.

This is a rough time of the year for health goals -dark, inside, the weather, celebrations, etc. We have to give oursleves some grace.

I've had a rough month stomach wise for some reason, which has really been cutting into my healthy food choices, so I'm definitely just playing status quo at this point. All i want are simple carbs. The exact opposite of my normal diet. Trying to keep up my weight workouts, but last week it was just twice. I also let my DH go alone on all the morning dog walks which is terrible. They are so good for me - steps, fresh air, better sleep. But, I just couldn't make myself go. It's hard to make yourself feel better when you don't feel good:)

Ugh. Thanksgiving is the worst time for me and weight. Mostly, it's the leftovers. I love TG leftovers. And add that on top of not working out in a couple of months and it's not good. And add that on top of the fact that in just 12 days I will on a beach in Mexico. Oh well. As funky said, I did it to myself. I sure hope my vacation clothes fit!

I did get back on my Peloton yesterday and again today. I got my flu and covid vaccines earlier today. Hoping I feel OK tomorrow to ride again.

I got out the tape measure this morning, and my waist is down 1/2"! This gave me the incredible courage to get back on the scale(which turned me into an emotional binger the last time), and I was dowwn 2 lbs from that dreadful time.

I am calling that progress. LOL.

Have a great weekend, everyone!!

Also up about 2 from Thanksgiving. I am also heading into finals, and I have a few holiday events this upcoming week. Also DH's birthday is Wednesday so we have booked dinner out.

Good news from the ortho appointment: I still need the splint 3 more weeks though things look good, but she said I can do my Pilates private sessions if we are not doing resistance on the upper body, so I have booked a session to see how it goes. It would be much harder in a class. Dh says be careful, but I have been doing core and legs here at home, so it is not that much different. I have been doing Zumba and Zumba step. It is harder to use my treadmill workstation with the splint on.

It's been very rainy this week and much colder. Jsk, warm weather in Mexico sounds awesome. I have never been to Mexico.

Springroz, that is so awesome! Congrats!