Back In The Saddle...AGAIN. Damn. It Sucks.

Well, it is with a heavy heart that I write this entry. It is also with a heavy ass. I feel like such a disappointment. Anyway, I'm starting over on this journey. Or so it seems. I remember posting at some point that I was 9 pounds away from my goal. I've pretty much gained back 13 pounds total. Aw hell, let's just make it an even 15 just for kicks. That's pretty sad, isn't it? Regardless, there it is. I started over again today. I want to cry for letting myself get this far gone again...but I'm taking charge and that's what matters right? Right. That's all I really want to say about it right now because I'm having a hard time coming to terms with my before photos, which I am just not ready to post right now, but I promise that I will as progression happens. My earlier posts happened AFTER I lost weight-not during. They were more like a reflection, not a progression. I'm hoping that doing this DURING will help my progression and accountability.

Here is my plan: Monday, Wednesday, Friday-Couch to 5K app + weights; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday-30 Day Shred; Sunday-rest. What do y'all think? Is that a decent workout regimen? I sure as hell hope so. Now, let's discuss food. Guess what I'm going to try and do? Eat as clean as possible. I know. I know. I'm skeptical about how committed I will remain, but I have to try. Today for breakfast I had some yogurt, fresh fruit and granola. Lunch was a salad with avocado and a tiny bit-not even a tablespoon of dressing and some almonds. Dinner was baked chicken breast with some avocado, whole grain rice and green beans with mushrooms. See below:

It was very yummy. I only snacked today on some almonds and fresh fruit. So, I don't think I did too badly. I came home and took a much needed Monday afternoon nap then completed Week 1, Day 3 of C25K and some arm exercises using my new 8 lb. weights. I'll do 30 Day Shred tomorrow. I still feel like this:

ENOUGH yuck talk. Want to know about my life lately? No? Too bad cause I'm telling you anyway! We're building a house! We should close in May around Memorial Day. How exciting!!!  I seriously can't wait to be out of our little rent house, even though it has treated us very well and given us so many memories of our first 2 little years of marriage. Here's some house progress:

We also celebrated my mom's 50th birthday this weekend! Aren't my parents precious? See below:

That's all for now folks. I'm feeling better-still discouraged and like it's going to take a very long time to get back to where I was. But hey, everything worth a damn takes time, right? Right. Here's to getting myself back! Cheers!