Happy Holidays~

This has been a super busy week. Those of you who read my blog know that I love downtime and hate being busy. It doesn't become me, haha.

Had overtime on the weekend and then basically had to catch up on sleep after that. Did some running around for some Christmas gifts that I hadn't purchased online, did some more baking (nut free) to bring to Mom's.

This week hasn't been bad food wise for me. I've been pretty much staying on plan (so far) as I know I'll be eating more once I get to the states. I haven't gotten in my exercise but I'm hoping with the extra running around it'll balance out? Anyone? haha.

We still have more things to pick up and we're getting tired. This year I did like about 50% of my shopping online and next year I'm shooting for 80-90%. It is so easy and hassle free. So much more options and I found it cheaper. It also helps that we always have the money up front so we don't get billed later-pay the credit card off immediately and nobody gets hurt-haha.

I called Mom's last night and she was cuddling on the couch with my niece Gabby watching a movie-I was so jealous-I so can't wait to get there.

I've been trying to read some blogs and will keep trying during the holidays-keep going people and don't get too angry with yourself if you slip, pick yourself up and dust yourself off.

Hauling butt-my butt~

Wow-I can't get over how long this week has been. I'm going to work on Friday to get some overtime pay for Christmas. I'm gonna see how I do and maybe do it the next couple of weeks so I'll have lots of cash for the outlet stores.

I just got back from my morning walk and I'm really proud of myself. I've been pushing myself to go for longer walks and to walk faster. In all my years of dieting I've never pushed myself in an athletic way.

I know that lots of people don't like The Biggest Loser because its dramatic weight loss and sort of unrealistic to regular people but I have to admit I'm addicted. I love watching the transformations and I usually pic someone who was my weight in the beginning and love seeing what they look like smaller.

Watching the show and reading different blogs has got me motivated for the future. Its really making me plan some goals. I'd love to run a 5k, go hiking, etc. These things couldn't have been further from my mind before but now they are starting to seem attainable.

One definite benefit to exercise is that I've never felt better, I'm actually getting up an hour or more before my alarm and I'm actually rested. I'm looking forward to my weigh in tomorrow-hopefully it'll show all the work I did this week.