There is something quite comforting in returning to familiar surroundings after a trip. It is great to get back to reality, to get back to sensible food choices at home, to get back to friends and family AND, I hate to admit it, to get back to work.
I am a person well suited to a regular routine. Now that I am home I can slide back into my groove. Cook the meals, go to the gym, monitor my food intake, have one drink per week, have one cup of black coffee each day and coffee with cream on the weekend.
Additionally, I think it is safe to say that while there is stress at home and at work, these are stresses that are known to me. When I travel, I am a bundle of nerves. Carry on or checked baggage? Do my socks haver holes in them? Will I make the shuttle? How much do I tip the driver? Is there a coffee maker in the room? Do they REALLY want $6 for a latte? I think you can see what I mean.
At home I have a regular routine. I get up at the same time, leave for work at the same time, eat lunch at the same time. On and on and on. The stress about my schedule and activities is controllable. If I am short for time this morning then I know I'd better change something tomorrow or the stress will continue.
I am happy to be home where I have more control about my surroundings. If you have stress in your daily life, take a moment to analyze it and see if you can come up with a solution for alleviating it. I believe we each should know by now that stress in our life not only causes us to binge eat but it also slows our weight loss progress. Throw that stress aside and we find our lives running much smoother.
Inspiration of the Day
In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present. - Francis Bacon, 1561-1626, English Philosopher/Essayist/Statesman
Recipe of the Day
Try this as an alternative to your normal way to prepare asparagus. I think the balsamic really adds something wonderful.
http://www.recipezaar.com/asparagus-with-balsamic-butter-weight-watchers-0-points-382166
Shopping Tips
Fred Meyer has the following items on sale through next Saturday; large navel oranges for $.48 pound, asparagus for $2.48 a pound, 26-30 count shrimp for $4.99 a pound, Cornish game hens 2 for $4, organic peeled carrots 4 bags for $5, gallon milk for $2.39, Kroger brand spices 50% off and Tillamook medium cheddar 2 pound block for $3.99.
Here is a link to their sale flyer; http://fredmeyer.inserts2online.com/customer_Frame.jsp?divID=701&drpStoreID=00186
This is our eighth week Travelers. I know that I didn't make my goal for this week. In fact, I fell off the wagon. The thing is, I can choose to continue the road that takes me back to 334 pounds or I can get right back up on the horse and ride in the right direction. My choice is to get back on the horse. Many others assembled here are losing hope and gaining weight. Today is the time to realize that it is a whole week until the next weigh in. This is a new week, a new beginning. Make it count, One Step at a Time.
Happy Trails!
1 comment:
Chip, you are glad to be home and I am glad you are back at work. I miss the "what are eating for lunch" routine and "sharing the cheese" and the "wait a minute, let me write something down". Vacation of any type is good for the soul. And when I say "soul" I mean that deep core inside you that you ignore and lock away most of the time. Not everyone can afford a trip out of state, but remember to give yourself your own special break. I'm talking to you fellow travelers. You need a breath of fresh air, especially during the holidays. Ah Thanksgiving...how I wish you were already gone....
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