Next Verse, Same as the First...Four Months Later

I know my blog was very quiet until a few days ago when I was inspired to start my writing again.  And, as I wrapped up my vacation today, I also started back where I started in March...at the beginning of a journey to be fit, fabulous and flirty by forty.

Here I am four months later, starting at almost exactly the same point.  Actually, I tend to go by waist measurements, but to keep it real, I am starting 3lbs heavier than I did four months ago at 256 and one inch less in my waist at 44".

Why no progress towards my goals?

It has truly been a rough four months.  I started my progress and as I gained ground and enjoyed my workouts, I was suffering from migraines.  Ultimately, I ended up out on medical leave, once again on prednisone. (I ultimately took 3 rounds of prednisone which adds weight and also tends to make you want to eat.  Thanks to the good eating habits I had already established, I did not gain a lot!) I was unable to workout.  We had a major mold issue and had to move.  We lived in a hotel for 3 weeks.  We finally found a new home.  In addition, I have had a huge increase in work stress.

Although I am still suffering with the migraines, I have decided I am not going to allow them to control me anymore.  I am not going to allow these life challenges to control me.

I started back on my eating plan today.

Breakfast:  Shakeology w/Peanut Butter and Almond Milk 290 calories
Snack:  Power Crunch Bar 200 Calories
Lunch:  Turkey Burger with Dijon 200 calories
Snack:  Skinny Cow 140 Calories
Dinner:  Lemon Pepper Chicken, Sauteed Spinach with Garlic, Sweet Potato Fries 294 calories

I'm sure I'll eat another 200 calorie snack to bring me to a total caloric intake of 1300 for today.  This is a little lower than my goal of 1800 calories per day, but since I didn't workout, I'm okay with that.  30% of these calories are from proteins.

My goal is to add working out to my routine this week.  I will start by going to fit club Tuesday night.  By next week I will be working out no less than five times during the week.

I'm still on my quest.  I'm still determined to be fit, fabulous and flirty by Forty.  And, I will get there.  I'm not going to let life's little challenges get in my way!