Stepping forward and stepping back.

So I made a big step for my first weight in, I am down 8.5 lbs as of last Wednesday. I feel pretty darn good about it.

Unfortunately I started on the Micron that was prescribed and for over a week I had the kind of cramps that make you want to just curl up in bed with a heating pad, a half a bottle of midol, and a raw steak to suck on. I was exercising until last Wednesday, I haven't since because of cramps and a very heavy cycle. I didn't see the point in pushing myself, since when I did, I did less than .05 miles before my system decided to flush itself. I really didn't want to have to try to clean up that mess, so I haven't bothered since.

So that is my step back.

My step forward is being comfortable enough with my meals and snacks, that I am at 1200 or below every day. With what I burn at rest, I am still doing pretty good. so that is my little step forward.

My husband is noticing a difference already in my arms. I see it in my ankles.

My additional step back was my increase in carbonated water. Our air conditioning died on Saturday and we didn't get it fixed until last night. I was never meant to be a hot house lily and I went from 1 bottle of 4 servings a day to 3 for the last 3. I was sweating it out anyway and quite miserable to boot, I felt it was ok, even if it is a step back, at least it was a 0 calorie step back.

And that is my update. I am hoping to be done with this heavy round in the next few days, I have been 2 days without midol, so that is good. I am not very full of energy and I feel weak, but 2 iron a day is helping.

I have Thursday and Friday off, turning 35 and have plans to enjoy a day with my folks and husband and then Friday and possible Saturday with my husband. Hopefully I will feel up to a small road trip, otherwise it will be a quiet weekend. Never the less, I am really hoping that by Monday I will be back on the gazelle.

And yes.. I already have my day planned out for Thursday and I do get to have my cake and eat it too!