My work schedule has changed dramatically with this new position as well. While this seems like a minor change, it really affects every aspect of your life. Besides, when you eat on a specific schedule this can be a difficult adjustment. In the past I was used to getting up at 5 am, eating breakfast, going to the clinic, working until 4, coming home and exercising, eating dinner, and then having some time to relax. However, I now don't go into work until 9 am and work until 6 pm or later! It also have about an hour commute. which means I get home pretty late. I am not a morning person, to say the least, and I will gladly sleep as late as possible. I am beginning to realize, however, that this leaves me little to no time for a workout. I still haven't figured out when is the best time for this to occur, however, I have also had to figure out my eating on this new schedule as well. For most people this may not seem like a big deal, however if you are someone who has tried to or been successful in losing weight, you know that this is paramount to your success.
So this past week was Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving followers!!! This holiday in which the basis is gorging yourself on as much food as possible. This could be your own personal version of hell if you are someone that is being completely diligent about losing weight. However, one of the things that I have learned in the past few months is that you also have to live your life. While I agree that when you are in the midst of a program and doing well the LAST thing you want to do is sabotage it in any way, eating one bite of potatoes won't kill you. In fact, I have found that having that one or two bites allows me to get rid of the craving and I don't feel deprived, although I didn't completely destroy my day with it.
So tomorrow I am starting again. Relaunching the weight loss machine, if you will. My goal is 30 lbs. by the end of 2012 and I believe that I can do it!
