I haven't gone on a fat kid bender...

Sorry it's been a while since I've posted on here. I haven't been back on a steady work out rhythm since the hectic graduation week and post-graduation retreat. However, I have not been eating horribly either. I am hoping to get back to the gym tomorrow and will begin posting here again.

Are any of you still struggling forward with me? Would love to hear your stories.

In a Perfect World - Week 8

Well, this week was a whirlwind of sorts. I finished my final class of seminary on Monday, had our College Ministry party on Tuesday, church-wide BBQ on Wednesday, graduation rehearsal and Family celebration on Friday, and graduation on Saturday. Beyond all of that, Sunday was a day of worship and rest, as well as travel to my writing retreat here in Willis, TX.

I was only able to go to the gym once this past week due to being sick still. My sinus infection was pretty bad and I didn't have any desire to lift weights or do cardio work outs. I know that since it was 'neck and up' that I could have done it fine according to some blogs I have read, I just was wiped out.

This week, even though I am on my writing retreat, I hope to be able to do some walking, push ups, sit ups, and some other 'home-made' work out routines. Next week should be better as I will conduct it as a regular work week.

However, as I look forward to the summer, I have 4 weeks of camp, and I am hoping to come up with a 'survival plan' at least to maintain the weight I have dropped. However, at best I am hoping to continue to drop weight in a creative way.

Does anyone out there in "Bloggerisville" have any tips on exercises to do when you do not have access to weights?

Starting Weight: 238 lbs
Weigh In: 225 lbs
Total Loss: 13 lbs

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.