Joanna - 1/14/10

So yesterday was hard for me on several levels. I felt like I had kind of failed my workout - even though I still showed up. That kind of stuck with me for the day - just being down on myself and feeling blah.

This morning I was feeling crabby too and was just commenting to my hubby how I think almots all of my crankiness was related either to hormones or low blood sugar. I am looking forward to getting a hang of keeping my blood sugar more level and not so many spikes in it. Hopefully that will help me not only with the weight/food issues - but also help with my grumpiness.

Anyway - I also quickly remembered that hormones majorly affect my dieting and even more so - my attitude. I'd been feeling the last couple of days that I hadn't been loosing as much as I'd like - but when I realized what time of the month it is I felt a lot better. My weight typically goes up and I feel bloated - which would explain a lot. Including the headache I ended up with last night. It was the first headache I've had since cutting back on my caffeine almost 2 weeks ago (which is a miracle!) - so even though I was frustrated with the headache, it was good to find the reason - and it also explains I think how I have felt with my workouts the last 2 days, and even my motivation and attitude. Dang hormones - you'd think as women if we have to go through all this with our bodies that the hormones could help us LOOSE weight rather than gain it! (Grrrrr)

Food:

1. lean cuisine (didn't eat till about 11:45 - not a good thing!)
2. protein shake with fruit
3. cottage cheese & light bagel
4. carrots, yogurt & jerky
5. hamburger with rice, green salad
6. ???

Gratitudes:

• comfortable clothes - I love that the dress code for stay-at-home moms is pretty lax
• hot rollers - the only way my hair will curl
• days when I get to put my makeup on, get dressed AND do my hair! Those days are fewer and further between lately....