Take it off Tuesdays!

This past week was rough in the weight loss zone.  I did maintain my weight which seems like an accomplishment in itself when I gave into several cravings, had a couple of emotional meltdowns, and did a lot less exercise this week.

I've been on my current weight loss plan since the end of January and have lost about 30 pounds.  It is a wonderful plan that has definitely taught me to eat better and exercise more.  It even forced me to experiment with more forms of exercises until I discovered my new love: the elliptical.  It has definitely been worth the expense.

However, recently I've been hitting a mental brick wall with the plan.  It is a bit strict with what I cannot eat and at first it seemed impossible.  Then it seemed easy and I didn't miss the bad foods anymore.  Now I'm starting to miss them again and I'm struggling to resist.  I think my main problem is my "comfort" foods are on the banned list, feeling bored with my current days, and all the stress from everything going on in my life are combining into some trouble sticking to plan.

My goal this week is to try to find something else to do when I get a craving for something on my "banned" food list.  Maybe it is time to pick up my cross-stitching again.  After all, I can't eat if I want to keep my threads and cloth clean.  :-)