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Just Keepin’ in Real

July 18, 2011 by Elaine

I came home from our week-long road trip to a husband I missed A LOT.

My friends and family were great while we visited with them.  The kids and I spent about 17 hours on the road total and they did really well.  We had a wonderful time and it was so nice to hang out and see everyone… But it’s just different when you don’t have your spouse.

Tonight I’m sitting here with a headache since I haven’t had any caffeine all day.  It’s self-imposed.

See…

I made the mistake of stepping on the scale when I got home last night AFTER eating at DQ (Dairy Queen for those that don’t know) and then pizza and birthday cupcakes for my sweet hubby (yesterday was his birthday) (yes that says cupcakeS).

And all of this after watching what I ate last week.  Yeah, I watched it alright, every stinkin’ not-so-good-for-me bite that went in my mouth.

UGH.

Anyway, I gained a few L.B.s

Plus! I only ran ONCE while gone.

Double UGH.

So, it’s total turn-around time.  I’m breaking up with carbs again.  They done me wrong.

It’s possible that I might be a tad grumpy this week. Be glad you don’t live with me.

I’m off to pop some Advil.

Happy Monday?

😉

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Comments

  1. Susan says

    July 18, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    I hear ya, sister! I’ve been hanging out at Camp Carbohydrate lately and I think it’s time to go home and not have them for a while….. so, I’m grumpy, too. Hey, did you get the package I sent you?

  2. Mommy Mo says

    July 18, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    No caffeine?! Are you crazy? I couldn’t cut out the caffeine, I would be a raving b!tch : ). Good luck….

  3. Kat says

    July 18, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    I’ve gained a couple pounds too, but there is NO WAY I’m giving up my morning coffee. Nope. I refuse.
    Hope your headache is gone!

  4. Liz says

    July 18, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    It is SO hard getting back in the groove of reality after being gone!

  5. designHER Momma says

    July 18, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    But you were on vacation! You deserve a little dieting time off and not feeling guilty….

    But yeah, back to everyday life, it must happen for all of us!

  6. Jennifer says

    July 18, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    I did really good with the no carbs last week, but today I’ve been B.A.D. And I can tell that I already feel bad. I really, really must stick with this. It is the only way I feel decent.

  7. Chelle says

    July 19, 2011 at 2:58 am

    Oh, honey. We all have those bad weeks. Shoot, since I’ve had Brynlie I’ve had nothing but 8 bad weeks.

    Yikes.

    Cheering you on for your goals and I know that you’ll be back to your pre trip weight in no time.

    xoxo

  8. nicole says

    July 19, 2011 at 3:35 am

    You are a hero for all that time in the car with the kids with no husband with you. So we all know you will kick those pounds to the curb. And of course we’ll understand your grumpiness while you adjust. 🙂

  9. Kameron says

    July 20, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    I quit coffee a few weeks ago. I just figure I don’t it and the extra 200 or so calories it was giving me every morning! Good luck on the no carb thing. After 9 days I had to call it quits. I was a bear and melt awful!

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 15 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five kids: together, ages 19, 16, 16, 14 and 14 and crazy but lovely dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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