back after a break…..a loooong break
So I have not been doing well. I haven’t been active on the site since February and things haven’t gone too well. I’ve gained 14lbs and have not been working out on a consistent basis.
There are no excuses. I mean the hubby’s deployment and all the issues that came with that, the stress from the job, family visiting, medication change, and a bunch of other things have contributed, but it all comes down to me not being dedicated to my goals.
I am going through some big life changes right now. I just quit my decent paying job to move 6000 miles from Hawaii to my hometown of Stow, OH and returning to finish my degree. The moving process is a HUGE stressor and it’s fustrating. My husband and I are moving back in with family, which will be difficult, and I don’t know how I feel about it.
However, despite the stressors, I’m motivated to get back on track. I’ve been back in the gym, working on getting back up to running, and working on my diet. The diet is the hardest part, especially with my husband who loves to eat!!! ( and not chicken and veggies) Plus, I LOVE desserts!
To keep on track, I’m keeping a training log and a journal. I’m getting back in to boxing and am training for Women’s Golden Gloves 2010. I’m also putting myself first, and others second. That may seem concieted, but I need to put my health and my body before others. I’m also working with my doctor to reduce and eventually eliminate my meds to help me sleep and the ones for PTSD and anxiety, which supposedly aid in weight gain. I’m also not using food as a reward for weight loss.
Well, let’s see how this goes….I don’t have a paticular weight loss goal, but I would like to lose inches and increase my muscle size. Wish me luck! 
) Meredith
