Temptation's bitch

Yep, that would be me. Lately I've become Temptation's bitch. I slacked off a little bit on going to the gym over the last couple of weeks. I've been going, but it dropped down to 4 times a week instead of 5 or 6. And to be honest, I didn't actually make it to the gym all 4 times. One or two of those workouts was actually spent in my living room with an aerobic video. Yes I know that's better than nothing, but it really isn't the same quality of workout.

I have been less vigilant about lifting weights too. I have succumbed to the temptation of sleeping later and find myself running out of time to do weights after cardio. This could easily be solved if I just rolled my big ass out of bed when Hubbs gets up, but of course I still grasp at that "extra 10 or 15 minutes".

*Side note: I know Hubbs would help me get up in the morning since he's up at 5:00 a.m. but I've warned him that he will become a victim of my sleep hazed wrath if he tries. For some reason I get all grumpy when he tries to tell me it's time to get up. It must be related to the fact that I'm jealous of his weight loss and that he is so dedicated to get up and ride the bike every morning. He's lost something like 26 lbs. in 4 months while I'm still fluctuating around the 20 mark after almost 7 months. Grrrrr.....

Anyway, I have once again been taunted and conquered by Temptation. On Sunday after brunch at Tiara Cafe I made a quick stop at the grocery store for essentials. I've been craving ice cream lately and decided to maybe go by that aisle to see if anything jumped out at me. Mistake. Now...I think you must know that ice cream is my crack. I love it. When I'm trying to lose weight it's one of the things I keep out of my house because I tend to forget about the label and the calories when I put that spoonful of creamy, cold goodness in my mouth. I can eat it any time of day and I would gladly replace a meal if I could eat ice cream instead. Embarrassing but true.

So of course something jumped out at me. What the eff was I thinking? And there was a sale too? I was doomed. Next thing I knew I was popping containers of ice cream in to my hand cart and at the check out stand. I walked out with $21 of ice cream in six different flavors. I figured since there was a sale it was a good time to be adventurous. Behold...Temptation's triumph...

I've already sampled all of the Ben & Jerry's. I really like the Peach Cobbler and I already knew I liked the Cherry Garcia. *sigh*

I fear for the Holidays. I heart food so it's really tough for me. Lately I feel like I'd rather enjoy a little bit of what I like than feel deprived and angry about it. I just need to set limitations and make sure I get myself up for the gym and back to program. This week I'm off to a good start and got to the gym in time for cardio and weights both days. The guy at the front desk said he'd noticed I've lost weight in the last month since he's been working there and congratulated me. Really? Thanks! That felt kind of good. I want to keep that coming.

I guess I'd better slap Temptation around a bit if I hope to hit my goal weight before the year is over. Conquer this...SMACK!! Now who is who's bitch?!