It’s all up to me

My hubby found out last night that he got the job! The principal had told him that he wanted to have things wrapped up by 3:30 on Friday afternoon so when we didn’t hear anything we figured that they went w/someone else and they’re waiting to turn him down until the other guy officially accepted. Last night around 8:00 the phone rang and it was the principal. They were having a school play and he was in his office when he realized that he hadn’t called Steve on Friday. School had been crazy that day and it just slipped his mind. We’re so relieved. Even though I knew he would get a job it’s nice to know exactly where he’ll be and what he’ll be doing. It also helps us decide on where to build. I’m 99% sure that we’ll build in the small town just west of where we live now. It will be in my hubby’s school district and it will allow our older son to spend less time in before school daycare. We were already leaning toward building there (plus, it will be atleast 10K cheaper) but I think this seals the deal.

I hung in there yesterday w/food even though emotionally I was a wreck. I watched a movie that was strange to say the least and I ended up sobbing for a good 15 minutes straight. Logically I can assume that all the stress and pressure of the last couple of weeks caught up to me but the cry didn’t make me feel better, I felt down the rest of the day. But magically, when that phone call came, I felt better.

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On a different note, delita, I think you’re right that I hit a wall. I know I get enough water but I’m guessing that I’m low on protein. The new program I started last week is heavy on weight training and my regular diet might not be enough to rebuild the muscle. Anyone have any good tips for adding protein w/o a lot of extra calories? I have 2 hardboiled eggs for breakfast and 2-3 containers of yogurt every day. I generally have cottage cheese w/supper and an Atkins drink or cheese sticks for one of my snacks throughout the day, both high in protein. I considered adding some peanut butter but it’s a trigger food for me (another thing I think you were right about, I dabbled in chocolate all week) so I don’t want to add it as a regular part of my diet, at least not yet. Are there any supplements that add protein? Any info would be appreciated.

Finished slumpbusters but I might take a break from it, or if I join this week I’m not going to allow myself the option of adding extra exercise in exchange for a poor day of eating. Completing the minutes isn’t a problem for me, I’m generally well over the required amount. Since I know that I think I was too relaxed in my eating choices. Earning the stars in Eileen’s challenge accomplishes the same goal and I think that one more thing to worry about isn’t helpful.

Days on plan this month: 19
Progress toward workout goal: 237/250
Slumpbusters: water = good
Days on plan: 6/6 (b/c of extra exercise, otherwise I’d be 5/6) done!
Workout minutes: 455/250 (done!!)