Discouraged

So, after all of the dog stuff yesterday, I took the kids to IHOP for dinner. I guess that just blew the diet out of the water because I woke up this morning almost 2 pounds heavier. I really wanted to switch from Atkins to a healthy balanced diet, but it feels like I'm just not succeeding at that very well. Its really discouraging! Not sure what my next step should be. Keep at it? Or switch back to Atkins. Ugh. Today was our first day back to school. Crazy day! So much to catch up on and reschedule. Luckily tomorrow is the weekend because I'm toast! Hope everyone has a great weekend. I'm going to be deciding on my next move in the diet world, and writing a paper for graduate classes. I have GOT to stay caught up on that! Also going to try to make it to Zumba tomorrow morning!

Sad day.....

Well, another snow day. Teachers had to come into work today. As soon as I got there, I got a call that our dog has died. Can't figure out what happened. Can't find any injuries, he was just spitting up blood and died. The kids are all devastated, and I really don't know how to comfort them. I know its part of life, but its just so hard when your kids are upset. Any thoughts?

Day One of Healthy Living.....and a few errands.....and another snow day.

Day 8 in our snow day streak.....you would think it would make me happy! But I am a creature of habit. I like my routines. I'm ready to go back to work. The good thing is these past few days are because of temperatures, not bad roads, so I can still get out and do some things. Like today, I NEED to get an oil change before my car blows up. And I NEED to go to Zumba this evening. So my day will be planned around these two things. I was on Sparkpeople this morning and did a motivation activity. Listing all of the reasons I want to lose weight. Some of them were to look better in clothes, to have more energy, to play and be active with my family, and be more confident. I want to feel better and just be happier with myself and more confident. When I woke up this morning, I had gained about three pounds since I stopped Atkins on Saturday. Not good. Not good at all. I've decided to stop trying to rush this process. I'm going to focus more on keeping calories in check, getting enough protein and fiber, and eating A LITTLE cleaner. I woke up late this morning, so I had an Atkins bar and a V8 fusion. Good source of fiber and two servings of fruits/veggies. For lunch I'm planning a salad, and dinner will be chicken, veggies and possibly couscous. And here is where the moderation will come in. I am using chicken breasts, but they will still have a crust on them. I also woke up this morning to my stepdaughter sending me pins on pinterest of sweets. So I taught her how to make french toast this morning, instead of the funnel cakes and cookies she was craving for breakfast. LOL. She's making her second batch now. So, I'm off for a fun filled day of oil changes, housework, and cooking. With a good dose of Zumba added in for good measure. I also NEED to get started on some work for my graduate classes. I am trying to not be a procrastinator!!!! Til next time!

A Little Intro!

Let's see......where to begin. I've had weight loss blogs before, but it seems like I may need a more well rounded place to spew my word vomit from time to time. I am so much more than a 40 year old trying to lose weight. I'm a mom of one beautiful 12 year old. Soon to be stepmom to three wonderful kids from 10 to 17. Soon to be wife to an amazing, complicated, sweet man, a Title I teacher, and a graduate student finishing my Reading Specialist masters. I love to create and publish food porn and have probably taken a million pictures of my kids. I also spend waaaaaaay too much time surfing the web. So.....let's go from there, shall we?