Stressed is just Desserts spelled backwards!

I realize it's been a few days since my last post.  I promised myself I would be more consistant in this blog, but work has got me running in a million directions.  I can't even come up with a creative title for this entry.  We weighed in yesterday and I was down 1 pound.  I know that doesn't seem like much after watching The Biggest Loser, but I've always believed that one pound at a time will allow me to keep it off once I reach my goal.  I'm making small changes in my eating habits that I know will stick with me.  I'm actually starting to enjoy it too.  I still crave a nice big donut now and then, but I don't give in nearly as often.

So let's talk about stress.  I will be the first to admit that I put way too much pressure on myself to be 1) perfect; 2) perfect and 3) everything to everyone at all times. I always say yes and I hate to disappoint anyone.  Hmmmm I wonder why I became so overweight!

I should have gone to the gym again last night to work it out, but it was my night to cook dinner and I didn't want to face more negativity for shirking my dinner duty.  I made a healthy dinner and then just spent some quality time alone for 2 hours.  It did the trick and I slept well.

Today...back to work and back to the chaos.  I am hitting the gym tonight and someone else can cook dinner.  I realized in my two heavenly hours alone last night that everyone else isn't the problem, but I am the problem.  I need to learn how to say no and not to overcrowd my plate, both physically and mentally.  I see a direct connection between loading up my responsibilities at work and then loading up with food at home.  I need to find a balance.

I am taking a vacation day on Friday and I have to force myself to turn off the Blackberry and not check my voice mail.  Sometimes you need that clean break to recharge your batteries.

Tip of the week:  Check out http://www.fitday.com/
I love this site the most of all the online tracking sites.  It's simple to use and gives you so much information.  I even cancelled my Jillian Michaels.com subscription and I love JM!

Be healthy and happy!