Week In Review - Week 7

This was a rough week. I did not get to 'work out' one time (except for Sunday) and I wasn't able to maintain the strictest diet. A few times I was tempted to just 'forget about the change in lifestyle' and go back to eating whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted, and being physically complacent.

For those of you who do not know, my grandmother passed away on April 23rd. I found out the news Thursday morning and had to go non-stop through late Saturday night. We had church on Sunday and then I had to finish a paper. Up until this point my diet and workout had been consistent and on mark, including the enjoyable 'off day'. However, Monday things changed.

We left for the airport at about 7:30 am and I ate a breakfast burrito that I had purchased the night before. We made it to the airport and caught our flight. We landed a bit late and then by the time we got the rental cars situated it was after 4. The visitation began at 5 so we rushed to the hotel, changed clothes, and left for the visitation. So, on Monday I went 16 hours or so without anything to eat. Not the best for the metabolism, but that's how it goes.

For the remainder of the trip I did okay with not eating too bad or anything, but I didn't eat 'clean' like I had intended. We flew home Wednesday and stayed with my in-laws Wednesday night. Steph had a docs appointment in Houston on Thursday, so we went to that and then headed back home.

On top of all this fun, I have been experiencing a sore throat and a cough. I do not think it is the Swine Flu™, but I was not feeling well. So, I talked myself out of going to the gym again today...

Of course, I have great excuses, but... This is a tough season in this journey. When am I 'well' enough to go back to the gym? How do I get back 'on' the diet and exercise program? I KNOW the right answers, but knowing and doing can be two very different things.

I appreciate the love, support, and prayers of all of you. Pray that I get well and get 'back on'. I want to struggle forward.