Muppet in August

[muppet]

I am pleased. Not ecstatic, but extremely pleased. I got out the scale, as I said I would not do till August, and was expecting bad news. But the news was good! I not only didn't gain, but lost a few pounds! And then I put that scale right back in the cupboard. I'm in a challenge over at weighins, and the weigh in day is Monday. I can't start weighing in next Monday because we'll be on vacation, but the next time, I'm back in the challenge. It's a very long term challenge, so I don't feel too bad about missing several weeks. I still don't think I'm going to weigh in every week anyway. Every 2 weeks, or once a month is probably plenty.

[Missy]

Congrats on the weight loss

[Rocky]

Enjoy your vacation and congrats on the loss!!! I always find it to be the loss that wasn't expected that makes me more pleased!!! Good job!

[muppet]

Vacation was good -- although I did get a sunburn. My body is kind of achy--- I suppose it's from going down all those water slides. Great fun, but it does knock you around a bit. Well worth it!
I finally weighed in on my challenge at weigh ins. I'm kind of shocked to see how few are still participating. But I suppose many are like me and just don't weigh in every week. For basically taking the last month off, I'm very happy that I haven't gained. I'm a pound less than the last time I weighed in. Not a big deal, but I really did think it would be worse. I haven't been exercising regularly or eating right, but have been very busy and active.
However, as much as I would like this weight to just disappear, I know that it is going to take effort from me. I have to stop going for ease and convenience, and make the time to do things right. Things are kind of stressful and hectic for me right now, but it will only be worse if I don't take the time to take care of myself.
So I've had a nice break, but it really is time to get serious, and make the right decisions for my life.

[muppet]

I am finally feeling like things are under control. Most big things are done at home, as far as getting it ready to put on the market. I feel like I can handle cleaning and making it look nice, now that things are cleaned out and organized better. My oldest is off to college. My husband has started his new job. And we are just waiting now. Waiting to find a house, and get this one on the market.
Preschool starts next week. That too is coming together. They do have a new teacher to replace me. It's someone we all know and are comfortable with, so I'm very happy that things have worked out there. I'll still be working for a couple of months there, and then maybe on as 'as needed' basis.
My kids go back to school tomorrow. I'm very excited about tomorrow-- having the house to myself again! It's been a long summer, with lots of kids in and out.
I am ready for fall!
I have still not been exercising regularly, but seem to be working up a good sweat every day, with cleaning, and moving things. So I'm not too worried about it. I want to get back in the habit though, and I should be able to do something tomorrow.
My little mini-stepped broke. A bolt broke! I thought the cable thing would probably snap someday, but didn't expect a bolt to break. I'm glad I didn't pay to much for it. I liked it, but I'm not that upset, because I really don't think it gave me a very good workout. It's not fixable, as the bolts were welded on. At least, it's not worth trying to fix it, as far as I'm concerned. Live and learn...
Eating is just awful. It seems like when I'm super busy, I don't have time to eat right, and when I don't have much going on, I eat out of boredom. I need some middle ground, and I also need to face it, and accept that it is going to be more work to eat healthy food. But it's worth the effort.
I joined a walking challenge over at Weighins. I'm excited about that, because it doesn't involve weighing in -- just recording the amount of miles walked per week. I think I'll convert any bike rides into walking miles, since it takes me about the same amount of time to bike 10 as to walk 3. I love the idea of a positive challenge, and I used to like to record my exercise here everyday. So this is along those lines.

[muppet]

Well, I think I'm going to have to say 'good-bye' to this site for now anyway. I think I would be better off focusing on what I'm doing on 'weigh-ins'.
I've always enjoyed journaling here, and keeping up with everyone's experiences. And for the few who still post here, I will miss you. But I can't help feeling like I'm talking to myself most of the time.
Weigh-ins has more tools, and more active members. I can keep track of calories, and exercise there more easily and I still have a place to journal. I don't like the fact that I have to check everyone's individual page to keep up with their journals, but that's about the only thing I don't care for over there.
If anyone is interested in keeping up with me, I am 'Wednesday' over there. I don't know why -- I should have just kept 'muppet', but who knows what was going on in my mind when I joined over there.
I wish everyone the best, and if things get rocking over here again, I just might have to start posting again. But for now, 1 site is all I have time for.
Thanks for everything!

[FrugalSue]

Aw, I'll miss your posts, Muppet, but I sure understand your decision. When things were really quiet here on this forum some months ago, I switched over to a Healthy Eating group on myspace where I've been getting lots of great tips, ideas, etc. It's a much more active group and the focus is on nutrition, with weight loss as a secondary but important topic. Since I've been losing weight mostly by improving my nutrition, it's been a good fit for me.

I'm going to stick around to see if the new season of the show helps things pick up here.