Today was weigh in day for me. I knew I wasn’t going to hit my target because Friday and Saturday, I ate things I shouldn’t have. It was emotional eating mostly. Things with the family back home aren’t good, they aren’t thrilled that my fiance and I have moved to Norway permanently. I am totally happy here and I am looking forward to starting a family and living our lives here. It is our lives after all.

So back to the weigh in. My target for this week was 75 kg and I weighed in at 76 kg. Which is a loss of .6kg for the week. It is ok and I happy because I can see my body stabilizing and that is important to me. But, nonetheless I have to keep my eye on the target and try to meet my targets otherwise getting to goal is going to be difficult. My target for next week is 73 kg. That would mean I would have to lose 3kg and most nutritionists/dietitians say 1.5 - 2 kg is healthy. So, I know I am aiming high here but I need to make at least one of my targets. What makes things even more interesting is that next weekend we are away at his mom’s so I will have to work my butt off at gym to make up for a exercise free weekend. Actually, I could just go running there, if it isn’t raining.

My plan for the week ahead :

- Hand sized portions. Low fat/sugar/carb week.

- Drink water. Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate!

- Run more on the treadmill and aim for 3 min interval sprints.

- Ab exercises plus weights

I have gotten over this emotional eating thing. I guess everybody needs their own eurika moment and I had mine. I have lived the past 25 years eating badly and hiding behind it, even letting it control what I can and can’t do in life. No more. I am stronger than my emotions. If people upset me, I am going to give myself 2 minutes to whine and complain about it and that’s that. After that, I will think happy thoughts - like blowing out my decadent chocolate cake on my birthday and looking fabulous and in my couture-esque dress :)

And yes. I will eat my birthday cake with my many glasses of champagne. Everything in moderation.

Good night and here is to a great weekend ahead for us all! xoxo