Let's just say that the last month before Paul left was horrible as far as packin' on the pounds are concerned. Let me preface that with - I KNOW I DIDN'T HAVE TO EAT IT - but I did. I admit it, I had no self control and now I am the one living with the results of my actions.
It all happened like this...
I was being the dutiful wife cooking all of Paul's favorite foods - which for Paul is a lot of things. :)
We took leave to Charleston, SC and if you have ever been there, you know the food is AMAZING!! Let's just say that Paul and I stopped at one bakery every day for cake and coffee, plus we were eating out the entire week. BLAH! We hardly ever eat out and so it was a treat for awhile, but then we were craving our normal fair at home.
I think I am a stress eater...either that or when I am stressed I tend to not burn calories. Either way, that played into it.
It was the holidays. I can't imagine any worse of a time to pack the pounds on then during the holidays and then compile that with a deployment and I had a big problem.
I was not doing my normal workouts because Paul was on leave or we were preparing for him to go. I know, bad excuse...
Needless to say, I gained about 5 pounds in one month. Dum, Dum, Dum!!!
So... a new diet and exercise plan! I have heard good things about MyFitnessPal.com so I thought I would try it out. I have only been doing it for a week and a half but have seen some progress already. It helps you track your weight, exercises, carbs, protein, fats, and total calories. It takes a little while to get the hang of the program, but then it is super easy to use. I don't have a smart phone but if you do, it could be even easier for you!
So my goal is to take off 10 pounds and to tone "things" up a bit as I set a goal to run a half marathon this year. If you feel like you want to join me, let me know or add me on MFP! I would love to have accountability with someone! I guess I should clarify - you don't have to run the half marathon with me. :)
Healthy Mashed Potatoes
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