Happy news! Chris started a new job with GE on Monday. He gets to sleep a little later and gets home earlier. It's been nice having a little more time with him at night. So far it seems like it will be an amazing company for him to work for. Better hours, way better benefits, and less of a drive. Happy husband, happy me.
I have been getting discouraged lately as far as weight loss. I know it slows down after the initial bulk but I have been stuck on -15lbs for a few weeks now. I get irritated that I have let myself have a cheat day every week and then irritated that that irritates me because I don't want to be too obsessive about it. I just feel better when I only cheat every few weeks or so. A sugar craving has been hitting me hard the last few weeks too. Not as in candy and chocolate or anything but more so with wanting coffee and it not being good enough with just almond milk. I just want some sugar in it! I never want to lose the motivation to keep going and continue this healthier lifestyle. It isn't only about losing weight but just being healthier in general. When I feel discouraged I try to focus on where I started and see how far I've come in the last few months instead. Sunday was Easter. After taking pics with my husband and looking at last year's Easter pics, I was excited to see that I could actually tell a difference in the both of us and that kicked all the discouragement to the curb.
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Another exciting thing about Chris's job is that with the money we are going to save on our insurance every month we should be able to finally get the gym memberships we've been wanting forever! I have missed running so much and can't wait to lace up my Brooks again. I am so ready to add this needed aspect into our new healthier lives.
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