Weight loss total

I haven't mentioned this at all and I really should! I've lost a total of 17lbs since I started my "plan". :) Unfortunately (or fortunately) my sick total has been an 8lb loss and that has really helped my total.

Still sick....and heading for trip #2

I've had this cold for over a week now and I'm going back to work on Monday. I'm actually looking forward to getting back to work. I am nervous about next weekend though! I'm flying to San Antonio, TX to support my husband and I have a tendancy to get sick again when I go on a trip so soon after being sick. I've really stuck to my guns at home and rested the entire week. No frills trips, lots of naps and liquids and I'm hoping that helps. I'm famous for going right back to work too soon so I'm hoping that's not the case this time.
So for the trip: we're staying at a hotel on the famous Riverwalk! My hubby is getting recognized for the great job he does at work (as are a lot of other wonderful sales people) and I'm really excited to be there to support him. I also get to see my friend Tony (he used to work with me at the bank and moved to San Antonio a few years ago) and Stephany (she just moved to Austin a couple of weeks ago). It's going to be a busy but fun few days. We fly home on Wednesday, I work Thurs and Fri and repack on Saturday because on Sunday...I fly to Dallas, TX for my work conference! It's going to be a crazy couple of weeks. I'm tired just thinking about it.

Being sick has it's advantages...

Okay, so I've been sick. This horrendous cold has been going around my work and lucky me, I caught it. It started with a sore throat, next a cough, sinus congestion and today it's been a terrible headache. I hate being sick!!! There is nothing fun about trying to take care of 4 other people when they count on you and you can't deliver.
Ahhhh....but there's a silver lining! I've lost 7 lbs! In one week I've lost 7 lbs. Not the way to lose it (yes, I know!!) but when you've been stagnant for two weeks and didn't lose anything, 7 lbs is a victory. To answer your questions, YES I've been eating, NO I haven't spent all my time in the bathroom. I believe that coughing is a great form of exercise! ;)
I'm tired and going back to bed. Wish me luck that next week will be a healthier weightloss..

Support! And I don't mean what's under the clothes...

I am finding that a support network is a good thing. When I started this venture in January, I didn't tell anyone right away. I kept this blog secret, I wrote down what I ate and only my husband knew what I was really doing. Nothing worse than everyone knowing and me failing.

I manage a small Help Desk for a local bank. It's my passion and my life. I created the group in 2002 and love my staff and my customers. I decided to tell my staff what I'm doing and they have been sooooo supportive! One of my "girls" reminds me on my "walk" day that it's time. She's very encouraging and it really helps. Right now I'm walking 3 days a week doing a 20 minute power walk with weights. I get a good sweat going and my heart pumping and it feels good. I have a friend in the building next to mine that wants to be my "diet buddy". I've never had a "diet buddy" so this is a new concept to me. Hopefully we can encourage each other and continue on this journey together.