I will most definitely take a maintain. This week has not been easy on me. Between stress eating and exercise bloat, I was expecting to slide back up into the mid-170s. Last night was the first time in a while I slid back into my pretzel&jam routine; while I recognized at the time that it wasn't doing me any favors, I didn't stop myself.

Food:

As mentioned above. I haven't been doing so great with food. I thought I was, but then I spent too much time focusing on reaching that deficit that I ended up bingeing. I need to get back to finding my balance and rediscover my old methods of managing late night dessert cravings. Maybe it's time to reread an old blog or look back at my food diary when I used to take notes every day. I'll figure something out, I'm sure.

Exercise:

Here's where I've been doing very well. I don't have an exact count for you, but I've done a lot of workouts this past week. Not too many, don't you worry. Just doing enough to keep me busy, keep me moving, y'know. And I had a rest day yesterday, which was much needed after Monday and Tuesday.

Also, I've officially completed 850 spin classes. I'm debating leaving the studio at 1000 if they haven't hired me by then. There's a bit of drama going on that I'd like to distance myself from, and it doesn't make sense to pay for two gym memberships, not to mention there really isn't much more room for growth on that bike.

Mindset:

Things are rough right now, and I'm doing what I can to try to adjust and respond. I've been through harder times before and come out on top. Just a matter of being kind to myself and sticking to what I know works. And maybe not buying more jam after I finish my current jar. Maybe.

I am super excited to have April as team Motivator! I know she will do a great job.

I see lots of losses and some strong maintains this week. Awesome.

It has been quite a week. I don't know why. Maybe the balance testing Monday or the snow on Tuesday threw me off. But busy and weird.

Hoping to go to the botanical gardens today to see more flowers and they're having a vendor showcase, too. Local art, wine, jam, jerky, crafts and such. They didn't do it last year and I'm looking forward to it. And to walking a bunch and seeing gorgeous flowers. I'll leave my husband out near the lake and walk to my heart's (or feets) content. Walking is about the only consistent thing I can do (and sometimes not that). I just have to keep moving.

The testing Monday was 'inconclusive'. But my hearing in the right ear has improved the past day or two, so Yay! Win.

Sorry to hear about the sprain, @rachelrjh ! That is no fun.

@ljdanny I hope your granddaughter recuperates quickly (pneumonia is no fun) and that your son's surgery goes well.

@tryingagain5 we will be sorry to see you go. Hope things continue to go well for you, you've made progress with us and I'm sure you will continue! Take care.