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I need to get back in gear!

This weekend has been a bust on the food front and just a little better on the exercise front. Friday night I didn't make a real meal for dinner so ended up just snacking all night long after sleeping off the stress from the day. Yesterday started out OK and I went and had a really hard workout at the gym. Then I got a message that my dad had a heart attack (blocked major artery) and had to go into surgery. I always thought that I would relish in the day this happened coming from a man who was constantly berating me about my weight. But I didn't think mean things. Anyway, it looks like he'll be OK. So, then I headed to a party and when I walked in my friend handed me a big shot of tequila. And so it started. I got drunk within a few hours and had a guy drive me home. I crashed out and woke up famished a few hours later. Oh right. That's why I got so loaded in such a short time. I hadn't eaten anything since breakfast the day before! Dumb!

So, today is another day and I'm going to chill and try to relax. I'm supposed to make dinner for some friends but I just don't feel like it. I put it off from yesterday and am now trying to figure out a way out of it. Husband is out of town and so I wouldn't have the help I'm used to. I feel a little guilty but I just don't feel like cooking for people. It's a lot of work and I just want to relax. I should have never invited them. So lazy. Maybe I'll suggest we go out to eat somewhere. Lame.

I really need to get back on track and into the right gear of eating and exercise. I feel like I try so hard to combat the stress and workload with lots of exercise but it just doesn't seem like enough these days. Maybe I'll just cut myself a break this weekend and get back to it on Tuesday. Tomorrow is a holiday for us!!! Thrilled.

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Comment by Paula on September 16, 2012 at 6:29pm: I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I hope he gets well soon. A blocked artery is scary stuff. Don't feel guilty for not cooking. Heck you've been feeling ill for a while and were just getting back on your feet. Cut yourself some slack girl. Take a time out until Tuesday. Give yourself a chance to catch your breath.

Comment by Keem on September 16, 2012 at 6:41pm: You were certainly entitled to blow off a little steam!

Comment by Brandy on September 16, 2012 at 9:19pm: Sorry you've had so much stress this weekend. I hope that you can get some rest Monday and get back to it. After being sick, and then dealing with everything this weekend, you need a day for yourself.

Comment by Lynette S on September 17, 2012 at 12:19am: I'm sorry about your Dad, and I'm glad he will be back in good health soon. You WILL get back on track, just cut yourself some slack.

Comment by Jill Mace on September 17, 2012 at 3:52am: I'm sorry about your dad. My dad has a lot to do with my weight issues from my childhood- but I too could not think mean thoughts about him. He is after all- my father. I love him faults and all. I really hope your dad is ok! You will get back on track. You have it in you. Try not to beat yourself up. I have found that it prolongs me getting back on track and never does any good. We are all human. We are all trying to do the best we can given whatever situation we are in. Give yourself a hug. Take a bath. Take some time to reflect on how far you have come. Enjoy that feeling of pride and then you will be able to move forward more easily. HUGE HUGS!!!

Comment by Almost There on September 17, 2012 at 10:02am: So sorry to hear about your dad. Big hugs from here. You will get back in gear--but as Jill says, be gentle with yourself. It is surprising just how vulnerable and how tough we can be all at the same time.

Comment by Dee on September 17, 2012 at 6:27pm: Sorry about your dad- I hope his recovery is quick! I don't blame you for not wanting to cook- are you able to treat? I'm sure your friends certainly won't mind that! Or, convert it into a potluck?

I need to get back in gear!

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