The count down is on. And after a long break from blogging and obsessing over my weight. I'm back on the wagon. It was a long run. Since my last blog I've only lost 2 pounds. I'm okay with that. It was a long summer and fall is now here. It is almost time for me to go back to work.
I'm looking forward to my return to work for some reasons. First and foremost, the opportunity to use my brain again. Having a more structured day. Not as easily accessable to the kitchen. Being able to get back to the gym during my lunch hours and of course, adult interaction. I am not looking forward to leaving the new life I have carved out for my little family. Seeing James grow up has been the best thing to date in my life. I will miss being able to hug him and kiss him all day long. I'll miss playing with him and seeing him smile and hearing him laugh. I know he'll be in good hands at my parents' house and he loves his grandparents to bits. Even though they are my parents it is still like handing him over to someone else to raise. This part of being a working parent sucks. And I've hidden from the world because of it. Not answering my e-mails. Not wanting to leave the house other than with my family. I'll get over it. I just take some time to adjust to change. Who knows. I may enjoy my newer new life just as much if not more.
Developments on the weight loss side? I'm able to wear a pair of my pre-pregnancy dress pants (still a little tight around the butt and thigh area...always been the "problem zone") and have two pairs of pre-pregnacy casual pants (a pair of cords and a pair of jeans) that get easier and more comfortable to wear each week...both a size 9. That's exciting.
Haven't been exercising this summer much at all. Aerobics ended way back in June or July...and do not start again until mid October. Last night however was my first Zumba class and OH MY GOD! What fun! I have no rhythm and these hips don't talk much but it is worth it. Can't wait to do it again. Zumba may be the latest "fab" but this is one fad I can get on to!
I've been going to Weight Watchers meetings every Saturday morning. These last 25 pounds are going to be a bitch...but should be a heck of a lot easier once I'm back to work.
