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.

Maybe I'm a slow learner.

A while ago I read a study that proved that it took 3 weeks to form a habit. So I figured I would try this with exercising. Even at my heaviest weight, dare I even type it, 265 pds, I was the type of person who walked, slow but still I did.

That being said, in the past I never enjoyed exercise. I would come up with any excuse not to do it-headache, sore stomach, paper cut, whatever. Whenever I watch The Biggest Loser and they lost quite a lot of weight and have to carry it while they run a challenge I think its no wonder I hate exercise.

Anyways I thought that it would take me three weeks to form the habit of exercise, but you know what it really didn't-for me it took longer, more like 3 months. 3 months of walking 5-6 times a week and now I can honestly say it is a habit, and one I enjoy at that. I get home from work do the dishes and before I know it I am half way dressed in my exercise clothes before I even realise what I am doing. At any rate I'm just glad I didn't give up sooner than the three months because I have been sleeping so much better with the walking and the fresh air.