Change of Pace

Looks like you have a future coffee drinker on you...

2012-02-20T17:12:37.058-05:00

Looks like you have a future coffee drinker on your hands!

I think my daughter started stealing coffee around age 11 - now she drinks it all day and she'll be 20 next month!

Love the pics!!

I always stretch. If I don't I'm tight, so...

2012-02-20T17:12:34.842-05:00

I always stretch. If I don't I'm tight, sore and cranky. My kitties take over my yoga mat too.

I definitely don't stretch like I should after...

2012-02-20T14:16:00.481-05:00

I definitely don't stretch like I should after workouts.. so lazy of me! I love those pictures of the kids/dog on the mat! Too cute.

I did not need to know about that new laughing cow...

2012-02-20T13:30:28.816-05:00

I did not need to know about that new laughing cow...omg want

That cookie dough dip looks fantastic! I've ha...

2012-02-20T00:10:06.872-05:00

That cookie dough dip looks fantastic! I've had a wine-heavy weekend too. I'm almost looking forward to getting back into the healthier routine of my weekdays. I fail at self restraint when it comes to parties with a whole lot of desserts. I always want some of everything!

chips and anything salty...

2012-02-19T21:55:11.846-05:00

chips and anything salty...

My weakness is that I just keep on munching. Every...

2012-02-19T20:32:49.777-05:00

My weakness is that I just keep on munching. Everything is so little, and I say "one won't hurt me." Problem is, I say that like 20 times, and, yes 20 will hurt me!

looks like a perfect meal! anything that has chips...

2012-02-19T19:37:50.112-05:00

looks like a perfect meal! anything that has chips and guac is always a winner in my booK!

Little finger foods are so tempting to me! I love...

2012-02-19T18:42:10.296-05:00

Little finger foods are so tempting to me! I love appetizers so it's nearly impossible for me to avoid them. Dessert too is hard. It just rounds out my meal and satisfies me. And the only reason I didn't inhale the chips last night was because I kept myself busy cooking. :)

definitely appetizers and desserts!!

2012-02-19T18:36:34.014-05:00

definitely appetizers and desserts!!

Yay for avoiding disaster! I really struggle wit...

2012-02-19T18:22:00.779-05:00

Yay for avoiding disaster!

I really struggle with chips and dips. Especially if the dip is cheesy. Oh man, I try to make sure I eat something fiber/protein heavy before parties and that helps a lot.

Chips. I don't usually buy them, but I can'...

2012-02-19T14:49:58.473-05:00

Chips. I don't usually buy them, but I can't stop munching when there is bowl of potato chips. Dinner out tonight and I'm having a cup of decaf now to feel a little fuller.

I'm eating a similar breakfast right now! love...

2012-02-19T11:56:21.208-05:00

I'm eating a similar breakfast right now! love the sandwich thins.

Your breakfast looked SO delicious! When I have a...

2012-02-18T23:31:26.171-05:00

Your breakfast looked SO delicious! When I have a big, unhealthy meal....I simply enjoy it and move on. While I need to lose weight, my weight isn't as much of an issue as my healthy. I'm getting more and more active and eating better than I ever have...so if I have something indulgent - I enjoy it and get right back to eating healthy for my next meal!

You are gaining muscle girl! You should be happy!!...

2012-02-18T10:42:49.580-05:00

You are gaining muscle girl! You should be happy!!!

Been there a million times before. With time, I...

2012-02-18T08:13:13.741-05:00

Been there a million times before. With time, I've figured out at there are so many factors for a slight gain. Water, training, muscle mass, TOM etc.. Honestly, I had so stop weighing myself because the smallest gains would put me in a total funk. I'm sure that 1 lbs will miraculously disappear by next week and you'll be right back on your downward trend. Have an awesome weekend.

You all are so sweet! Talking with my husband and...

2012-02-16T21:01:24.053-05:00

You all are so sweet! Talking with my husband and trainer helped put me in a better mood. I've just got to keep on pushing through and NO more eating out before a weigh in day! :)

I'm so sorry you had a cranky day....that'...

2012-02-16T20:09:26.151-05:00

I'm so sorry you had a cranky day....that's the pits about the weight, but I'd probably agree with your trainer. I have the same problem with my rings (although I don't lift weights). If I do ANYTHING heavy with my rings on, I get calluses. Here's hoping that tomorrow is a better day for you...

One pound could be anything though! It could be a ...

2012-02-16T19:31:42.374-05:00

One pound could be anything though! It could be a little extra sodium clinging on to the water in your body or a meal that hasn't made its way out of your intestines yet.

Please don't get too down about this! You have worked so hard and you'll see that pay off at your next weigh in for sure.

I'm actually a little afraid to weigh in this ...

2012-02-16T19:05:49.275-05:00

I'm actually a little afraid to weigh in this week because I feel like I can't handle a gain. But it's true that muscle weighs more than fat. It could be.

I rock the calluses too. Makes me feel tough.

Hydrate lots and I bet you'll see a loss next week!

I agree with Emily. Restaurant put tons of salt i...

2012-02-16T19:03:55.347-05:00

I agree with Emily. Restaurant put tons of salt in their food. I always have a "gain" after eating out that goes away the next day.

I usually cry as well...just remember that you'...

2012-02-16T18:57:34.841-05:00

I usually cry as well...just remember that you're doing great and this too shall pass. ostly when I gain like you did, I just drink extra extra water to help "flush" my system. It usually takes me a day or to to get my mind back though.Good luck.

don't get too down on yourself! but i totally ...

2012-02-16T17:56:15.877-05:00

don't get too down on yourself! but i totally understand that its hard. and honestly i would be angry and hard on myself too. im thinking though, it seems that almost every time i go out to eat, no matter if i eat a lot, or stick with good portions, im almost ALWAYS a bit bloated in the morning...just because its something different from what i normally have! everything i ate just seems to "stick around" for a bit. i bet that tomorrow everything will be back to normal {if today is a normal eating day}, because thats how it always is for me!

that is difficult, but it happens. that BBQ chicke...

2012-02-16T17:22:03.367-05:00

that is difficult, but it happens. that BBQ chicken meal looks wonderful.

My favourite breakfast food is bacon :-) I also l...

2012-02-16T14:19:45.723-05:00

My favourite breakfast food is bacon :-) I also love eggs, oatmeal, and toast.