Year 31 - Reclaiming Myself

Holidays and company really put a wrench in just starting a goal. I probably should have started in February. So thank you Christmas, family for a month, and 3 weeks of head cold/flu for contributing to gaining back the 10 pounds I lost. So as of yesterday, I started over now with a six month goal since there is only half a year left until my birthday. On a good note: Hubs got pulled off of dairy, wheat, and sugar by his doctor - so that means it will be easier for me to eat better since there is no sugar in the house. My problem now is holding myself accountable at work since I have the freedom to go and buy whatever I want. So this morning I had cafix and a smoothie... not thrilled that its period week and Im retaining water, but baby steps. By the time I got on the elliptical last night I could only go a mile, but I still did it, and yoga yesterday and this morning and also a stretch video last night. Felt good. I am a little discouraged at my lack of progress, especially now ...

So yes I've been on hiatus... sorry. Holidays and then constant family completely threw my schedule off. I have discovered how hard it is to work out at home when you have company. Also how hard it is to stick to eating well when you have company and also someone else cooking who is NOT on your diet. So I am fairly certain I gained at least 5 pounds back, maybe 10... I certainly feel like I did when I started this journey. But this past week I have been able to get at least my morning routine done... yoga and me-time, which has been nice to have again. My father in law has been staying with us for a month due to the roads being closed he hasnt been able to leave, so I have taken about a month an a half without working out and no bubble baths. I feel terribly out of sorts. Also on top of that January has been stressful at work, I havent been sleeping well and I have just been stressed out with no outlet and back to not being able to sit down until 11pm. I blieive my father in law ...