Weigh in 178.5 and VACATION!

Well, I weighed myself yesterday morning before we left for Palm Springs. I was up another lb, now I’m back at 178.5. I should be upset but you know, this last week has been a blur. I didn’t have time to work out at all, and try as I might, I couldn’t control my appetite either. I think when I get overwhelmed with too much going on (whether it’s for fun or work or just trying to get everything done before leaving for vacation) I can’t focus on being healthy.

After the Fat Tuesday celebration, I had to be at a meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday. I slipped away from work for Ash Wednesday church at noon, and then had a full afternoon at work, including a “personnel” issue (I hate those!!!) Then hubby and I went to the symphony on Wednesday night (Itzhak Perlman, who was incredible!!!). Thursday I had tons to finish up at work, also a therapist appointment, and had to take B to the sitter. By the time I got home Thursday night, it was 8:30 and I still had to pack for our Friday flight. I didn’t get to bed until almost 1 a.m. and then I got up at 6 a.m. With my b-day on Monday, that’s 4 busy days with 4 late nights in a row.

As I think I’ve established from earlier posts, I don’t do well when I’m stressed AND tired AND emotionally drained (from seeing my therapist…not a bad thing, just part of the process). I definitely need my full 8 hours of sleep or I start to lose it. Then I started to notice my left foot hurts to walk on it…not really bad but I’m a bit concerned.

The good news is…we are now here at our cozy little resort. YAY! The sun is shining, and it’s going to be 80 degrees today! I was so tired yesterday, when we got here, I did nothing but sleep. Last night, hubby was concerned that I was “not happy” to be here because he’s used to seeing me be upbeat and pretty energetic. I told him, the fact is I am thrilled to be here, just worn out. He gave me a foot massage so my foot feels better today.

And overall, I’m feeling much better today. I’m drinking my coffee right now, and I think I’ll give my foot a rest and work out in the pool this morning. A friend of ours is arriving later this afternoon to spend the week with us here, and I’m looking forward to that. I do intend to try to make healthy choices this week, including no sweets (which I gave up for Lent anyway) and not drink too much. So I should come out okay weight wise. In fact, it should be even better than last week, because I’ll have the time and energy to take care of myself; plus time to catch up on everyone's blog.

I hope everyone is having a good weekend, and I’ll see you all tomorrow!