I took this video at my parents’ home.  It was a really tough couple of days.  My grandmother had died and my sister and I went up to help my mom get things together before the onslaught of relatives.  Pine Lake is the most quiet, beautiful place to think and get yourself together.  However, it also produces lots of Bluegill, which is one of my favorite things in the world.

There were several things working against me.  My “triggers” were all happening at one time: the stress of a funeral and losing my grandmother, the stress of a family gathering, the smell of one of my favorite foods.  This all puts a girl in a tough position.  Add to this the fact that I had not had a fill, wasn’t keeping a food log or exercising and it was a recipe to gain some weight.

What I learn from these blogs is that I am not a great patient and not the best at practicing what I preach.  However, the band is my friend and still reminds me it is there and that I need to slow down and focus on what I am doing.  I am also learning that this will keep me honest.  Videos cannot lie and the only person I hurt if I am not honest in my blogs and food logs is myself.