JustIn Control

So...it has been awhile since you guys have heard anything from me. Let me get you up to speed.

This last month has been a month of pregnancy (my wife, not me), sickness, and a bit of disappointment at the weight loss. I came to a place where I didn't know if I wanted to continue on with JustIn Control. Not that I wanted to gain all the weight back, but I didn't want the pressure to have to keep updating especially because there was no progress. I think the lack of progress was due to not being able to exercise and not being really strict about what I was eating. There was also some left over disappointment from not hitting my weight goal by my birthday and I found out that American Gladiators is canceled. So the two goals I set were not going to happen. Overall, kind of a depressing thing.

So I just took some time off. It was a well needed break. A chance to re-evaluate what I was doing this for. During this time I took a break from the pressure of posting, exercising and strictly watching my diet. To be honest...I indulged on more than one occasion. But the truth is that I am ready again.

Taking the time off was really good for me. It gave me a glimpse into what I could become if I don't battle these bad habits. It was also good because even though I felt defeated I saw recent pics of me and realized how much I actually have lost. And this comes after the break where I wasn't trying. It was very encouraging and opened my eyes to the success of this journey.

I also just want to say thanks to my 3 consistent commenters (Lee, Kacey and Lindsey) for calling me out and checking on me. It means a lot.

So now I'm back and ready to get back on track. I don't know if it was seeing the pics, feeling gross from some bad food choices, or the spring time weather but I am really really excited for 2.0. I am going back to the basics that launched this journey. Even today I am getting ready to go for a jog back at the park I fell in love with last year.

So what has this break done to me? I expected a gain...like I said, I indulged. But luckily it was not too bad. 219. This came as a shock to me. I really expected more. So my body is still in the fight even though I wasn't trying and it seems only fair that my attitude and mindset jump back in the fight too.

As for the blog...
I switched over to Blogger because it gave more creative freedom. I have more control over design and features. Something I really enjoy. The banner is temporary. I am working on a really sweet one, but it is going to take some time. There are going to be new features and tools. I am really going to try and make this a great resource for me and for you. I know I'm a dreamer but I want to make some of my big goals on this site a reality. So please check back often.

Now I am off for a run. Thanks for sticking with me. I really appreciate it.

Posted in: on Monday, March 30, 2009 at at 11:31 AM