Discouragement or Rejoicing

Well I am still at minus 21 pounds. It is a bit frustrating. I have been working out 4-5 times a week. My eating has been pretty good. Smaller portions and less junk food and sweets. I have been trying to eat healthy but I have not been a die hard about it.
So am I discouraged?
Yeah a bit. It has been almost 6 months. I am still heavy. I still have fat where I don't want it. I still look in the mirror and see to much of me.
However, I am 2 sizes smaller than I was. I am more toned and have more muscle, which we all know weighs more than fat, I look thinner and I feel much better with lots more energy. So I think I should rejoice. It may not be coming off as fast as I want but 21 pounds is still good and it is staying off. I think it staying off is the key. We will see how long I stay here. If it is longer than I wanted then oh well. Maybe I will lose 21 pounds every 6 months. It will take me longer to lose it but I am at peace with that. They say it is better to take it off slowly and I will be learning healthy habits along the way.
I went through my dresser drawers this week and tried on some capri's (from 2 summers ago) and workout pants that were to small. They all fit. I have 2 pairs of workout capri's and one pair of black capri's for the office. I gathered up my sweats that are to big (but really comfy) and gave them away.

-21 pounds since starting
+168 days

42 days to 21st birthday and 195 to Leah's birthday - Graduation Complete

Found the Answer!

So I was thinking and pondering and wondering why is it so hard to eat right lately? I think I have the answer. The kids are home. There are snacks and sweets everywhere. When it is just Tom and I and there is ice cream in the house, I make a choice not to eat it and it is still there in 3 days or a week when I may want some. Not so with teenagers around. Eat it now or it is gone. So I find myself eating things that I don't even want right now because if I wait it will be gone. Ummmm maybe I can just go to the store and get some more cereal or whatever if I want some and if we have run out. Duh.
So what have I done about it? Now that I have recognized the problem/pit/reason behind it.
I have started stacking the fridge with sugar free jello and sugar free pudding. I make it once a week (easy peasy) and put it in the little reusable containers. When I want something sweet I can start there. It usually satisfies my sweet tooth.
I should also be getting some fresh veggies and do the same thing. If I have them washed and ready to go then I will snack on them or bring them to work. I can't eat something healthy if I don't have it. I amaze myself with how smart I am.

-21 pounds since starting
+164 days

48 days to 21st birthday and 201 to Leah's birthday - Graduation Complete

Finding Time to Exercise is Getting Harder

I was doing so well going to the gym 5 times a week. Even with work, 2 dogs and a husband, I found the time. Enter 2 teenagers. Home from school for the summer. Both driving and both helping out with cooking and general errands. Then why is it getting harder to find the time?
Is it because the kids are only home for 9 more weeks before heading back to school and I want to spend time with them?
Is it because we have 4 drivers and not 4 cars so I have to (gasp) share?
Is it because it is summer and I don't like getting sweaty?
Is it because I am just plain lazy and I would rather stay at home and have a snack.

Maybe it is a little of all of those things. I like it when Leah and I go together even though we don't always actually work out together. I feel good when I go. I think it is time to stop thinking and start doing.
Isn't there a saying that it is not easy being beautiful. Well if that included exercising and eating right, they were right.

-20 pounds since starting
+151 days

48 days to 21st birthday and 214 to Leah's birthday - Graduation Complete