A Whole New World

The day came. There was nothing I could do about it. I have now been back at work for a whole week as of yesterday. I am getting frustrated that it all isn't coming back to me right away. It bothers me that I forget how to do things and am making mistakes on things I thought I remembered how to do and then have to find out, I should have asked for help after all. The woman who covered for me did an amazing job. I have no complaints. Most of my frustrations is just not in knowing the back stories and where things are. Simple things. Hopefully as the days go on, I'll get good at my job again...managing the phone calls, in-person visits and the e-mails along with the paper work. There is a fine art to juggling your time management and it is something I haven't had to do in a while.

The hard work starts now. I've joined the at work Weight Watchers meeting. I'll be honest. I haven't been to a meeting since October 3rd. As soon as October hit, depression and the realization of going back to work hit me hard. I couldn't care less about how I looked or what I was eating. I didn't want to get up early on Saturday for an 8:00 meeting. At work, I can go on my lunch hour and remain accountable. I'm excited about it! Yesterday was my first meeting and I'm happy to say that even though I haven't followed the program or really made the best food choices in a month, I'd only gained 1.8.

I've been back to the gym twice. I gave myself the first four days back off from the gym. Didn't want to pile it all back into my life all at once. I started back this past Monday. 15 minutes elliptical and 10 minutes on the stationary bike. Wasn't bad. In fact, I think I could have done more had time allowed. Hopefully 25 minutes a day will be enough. I used to walk to work (which I'm really missing) and walking was a great way to keep the backside and hips in shape.

OH! Speaking of hips...I've lost an inch off of 'em! 39" now! I credit that to Zumba. I feel silly and can't bring myself to stand in front of the full length mirror during class...but I go. And it apparently works...and quickly! Who knew moving your hips and dancing with out the help of a security beer would actually help to lose weight?