Get back in the game... (posted by Jess)

Hi everyone!

First, definitely pleased to here Birgie is recovering and hopefully home soon. Nice that some of you could be there to support her. And awesome if the drains came out already! Not a pleasant thing, but better out than in! Road to recovery is straight ahead and I know Birgie and her positive attitude will get through this all ok.

I am excited to get away to the cottage to visit with everyone, and then to Matt's volleyball peoples "Summer Slam" - a big party with lots of sports and fun! A much needed escape from the city again.

I have slipped as well with eating. I have been eating tons of sweets (mainly icecream - my excuse is in desperation of something cold, but I guess I could suck on an ice cube if that was the case! HAHA). I am terribly disapointed and feel like this weight loss thing is going to take a lot more work on my part. I am really considering going to Yoga class atleast once a week...to not only feel good physically, but emotionally be able to meditate and get my mind off my typical stressors (mainly involving work). If I like it enough, I would love to go twice a week. Will start that soon. Otherwise, just had my good girlfriend and her 14 mth old sweetie pie son over for a visit and sleep over and we walked everywhere with the stroller and even us adults played frisbee in the park. I feel ok with the amount of physical activity as I know I can always get it as I make sure I have fun, but I have to DISCIPLINE myself and stop putting bad crap in my mouth. CURSES!!!!! So, I work this whole weekend and I am hoping our patients haven't showered us with more boxes of chocolates....going to try to prepare only healthy meals for the 12 hour day - it is tough! All this eating well business is just a daily challenge and I have to get over it. SO, I am now feeling inspired again to think before I eat.

Ya Ang, I too strayed, but I am hoping we can all be sure to keep up on it, and even if we slipped recently. I hope we can continue to use this blog to support and love eachother through the tough times of weight loss and maintenance! I know it just now inspired me to get back in the game!!!!

Love you all!