Back on Track

So, I know it has been a while since I posted. I'll admit it. I fell off the wagon. On the plus side, I only gained back like 2 lbs. But, I noticed I started going back to feeling tired all the time and I just didn't have the energy that I did when I was watching what I ate.

So now, I'm back on track.

One of my professors at school was strong enough to share her story with class a couple weeks ago. She admitted that, like me, she started chiro school overweight. Also, like me, she realized that she's not going to be able to tell a patient that they need to lose weight if she is also overweight. She talked a little about her journey and it helped a lot to know someone has been in my position and succeeded. I talked with her a little after class, and by the end of the conversation, I was reinvigorated.

A couple weeks ago, I decided to go back to Weight Watchers. I feel like for the first time, it is going to work for me. I have tried it in the past, and I think my head just wasn't in it. That is 99% of the battle. If you're head isn't in the game and you are not mentally ready to make that lifestyle change, it isn't going to work. And that is why it hasn't worked for me for the past several times I've tried it.

In two weeks, I'm down almost 5 lbs! Week 3 is usually my challenging week-- the one where I usually gain and then I just lose all motivation. I'm not going to let that happen this week. I'm being very strict with tracking what I eat, and I am determined to not gain.

I also slacked a lot with cooking. In fact, I rarely cooked. That is what I'm working on now, getting back in the habit of cooking healthy food. I've been looking at ideas online, both through pinterest and the WW site, and there are a lot of things I want to try. I just need to get back in the habit of cooking before finals creeps up on me. I don't want to end up entering finals week and have no motivation to cook.

Besides, I've set a small goal for myself. My boyfriend and I are going on a road trip over my next school break in August, and I'd really like to be down another 10-15 lbs before we go. It isn't going to be easy, but it is definitely achievable if I focus and get down to business!