Winning my life back. My battle against PCOS.

Last week marked the week I decided to get my life back...again.  I went to the grocery store Monday morning and bought some oatmeal, tuna, yogurt, and vegetables.  I started off strong.  Then came the 4th of July.  I had a couple of beers and grazed all day.  Thursday I had Chinese for lunch.  Did I let myself down?  How do I get back on track?  Should I just give up?  You know the thoughts that creep in.  I logged onto the Lose It app 3 times last week.  It's kinda hard to log when you're on the run and can't find an exact match to your meal.  Sunday came.  I thought about all the bad choices I made the prior week.  I felt defeated. I reminded myself why I started this journey and that I made a commitment to do better.  I reminded myself it is a journey, not a race.  In that, I reflected on what I had changed in that week.  I made a mental list: 1. I did not stop at McDonalds every morning for a ...

Life happens.  That is what has been the case for the last 7 years since my last post.  So much has happened, changed, gotten better, gotten worse.  Below are some of my changes: 2012 - the day I found out I was pregnant 2013 - Baby #2, Elise Renee arrived.  Never thought this would be possible.  Blessed beyond measure. November 2013- job promotion to Assistant Manager.  Required travel of 2 hours a day on road.  Better money for family and great opportunity for me.  Started eating out consistently and gained 30 pounds in a few months.  Family life was wonderful. August 2014 - I take on a branch of my own as Manager.  I don't have time to eat healthy, right?  Sad thing is I worked with some very fit women who were always encouraging me.  I couldn't get out of my own way.  Gained another 25 pounds. October 2016 - I came back to my home branch of 13 years as the manager.  Closer to home. Great steps in my ...