My Wake-Up Call

I’m sure that most people know there are 2 things I really enjoy (besides my family and working out!!!) –

and Happy Hour –

5 O'Clock Somewhere — 5 O’Clock Somewhere

Overall, we try to eat fairly healthy most of the time but I do like my wine and cocktails which usually leads to a salty snack of some sort!

Well……last week Chris and I had a dressy event to go to. Thursday evening I decided to try on my 2 options.

I put on my first choice dress and IT DIDN’T ZIP!!!

the dress I wore in my sister's wedding (July 2006) — the dress I wore in my sister’s wedding (July 2006)

Umm….it wasn’t a happy time for me!!! Chris, being the super supportive husband, said it was because I’ve been lifting weights since it is a side zip and it was the top 1/3 that didn’t work. Nice try!!

Thankfully I had another dress that could work – but, it didn’t do much for the roll that is now my stomach!!!I sucked it in most of the night but…..

So, I have realized that it is time to make some major changes!! I can’t possibly work out longer or harder. My mileage is currently high (for me) and I know that I need at least one day off most weeks even though my head says “work out anyway!!”

Now I’m realizing that I have to make some changes:
* cut out some of the junk (chips, Cheetos…..)
* eliminate happy hour some days
* work on portion control (a huge weakness of mine)
* work on eating plenty of healthy meals – protein heavy!!!

The problem is when I cut down on the amount I eat for dinner then I’m starving within 30 minutes!!! I guess it will just take a bit of time to readjust (again).

Have you ever put on something that you thought for sure would still fit and been completely disappointed when it didn’t?!