IV Caffeine?

Ok, so seriously, I'm dragging. I've had sick kids and started working part time. Uhm, yeah...oh and throw into that doing something nasty to my back and I've really hit the trifecta. I tried to get my back fixed yesterday and ended up walking out after waiting an hour. The oh so thoughtful "assistant" didn't think it was any big deal. She could have at least faked it...not to mention, I was nice, instead of the grump I wanted to be.

If the scale is accurate (in comparison with the Smart for Life office), I'm cruising on the loss this week. As of last night, it was about 4 and a half pounds- that's with cheating on Friday for my birthday dinner! As of tomorrow, I'll be full dose on the metformin as well. I hate to say it, but I really think it's helping. Now, hopefully, it will kick in for what I'm actually taking it for.

Better run...need to get me and the kiddos ready for work.

Brief check in...

I had an inservice this morning. Not so bright and way too early (seriously, it was dark when I got up). It ended with swimming 500. Thankfully, after swimming part, my boss pulled me out. She knows about Smart for Life...smart move on my part. ;) I'm tellin' ya, I'm the total geezer lifeguard and it's the perfect mom job.

I did in fact lose this week. Not a huge loss. It was either .4 or .6. I'm actually really ok with that. I didn't make good food choices and was just hoping not to have gained. Last night, we went out for my birthday so again, I was non-compliant. I'm getting back on track.

I started metformin...think I already mentioned that. I'm up to 2 pills/day now and doing rather well. I totally expected it not to go as smoothly- my doc told me it's typically hard on the stomach. I'm really excited about what it might do for me. If you're wondering, no, it's not to help with the weightloss and I'm not insulin resistant. It's to treat PCOS, which probably contributes to my weight issues.

At any rate...I need to go work on a project. My client has been more than patient and I'd like to hand it over on Monday. :)

Temptation struck...

I was an idiot. +3 pounds worth.

I've got to get back on track. Tomorrow is the follow up with the endocrinologist. Should be interesting to finally get my hormones in line (I know, don't expect it all at once)...

I'm starting my job on Wednesday. :D

Beyond not smart...

I derailed myself this weekend. Bad. More than stupid. We had a date night on Friday. Then, MIL came into town and we went to PEI WEI on Saturday for lunch- which I was in fact reasonable. But, I had a migraine. With pain, I crave sugar. I caved. Then, this evening, we celebrated my 2 year old's birthday...cake. I could kick myself, but it wouldn't do any good.

Well, back in the saddle again tomorrow.

blerg.

It happened....plateau week. I lost .2. Darn hormones! I'm pretty sure they are the cause.

I was bad today. I decided that I would enjoy a small token of Valentine's Day. Chocolate....sugar. A nice little break.

Next week will be better.

Exercise...

OMG, I totally get why they don't want you to work out. I did. I was working on lifeguard certification. Stop laughing. It wasn't that funny. I know I'm not typically who you'd expect to go after that, but I think it's going to be a great job. I'm really excited to start.

So, after swimming what felt like a hundred miles (which my awesome new boss swam with me), and all the other physical things you do, I was shaking. In serious need of protein. So, I called the Smart for Life office to pose a "hypothetical situation" and ask for "hypothetical advice." ;) Yes, I was in deed correct, supplement some protein. So, I had 120 cal soy protein shake. When I was still shaking 25 minutes later, I had a small handful of nuts. I know, they aren't on the list. I wasn't all about to make anything that took effort and they were on the counter (thank you DH who also btw, had me drive his car last night which had a stash of hershey kisses with toffee on the passenger seat- cruel).

Oh, the other interesting part of my week...I'm apparently allergic to the adhesive in bandaids. I've tried a few brands. It hurts.

Confession is good for the soul?

I totally blew it tonight. I went to Bunko. I had chocolate. It was SOOOO good. I know, will power. But, it was one of those "ya gotta live" moments. I'm sure I'll work it off tomorrow. I'm going to certify for, are you ready for this, lifeguarding. :D