I have lost focus... - Alison

I skipped weigh-in this morning due to my work schedule. I probably would have found a way to avoid the scale anyway. I have not been very focused on my weigh-loss journey as of late. A friend at work suggested that I put on my bathing suit and snap some pictures. I have not been that brave yet (and I will not be posting them here when I do...).

This next week should bve fairly stress-free at work so I hope I can get back on track.

Catering is the Devil - Hannah

As Alison mentioned I am traveling for work the first three weeks of this month. I am currently in Atlanta training new staff. The day started off by my lack of wake up call from the hotel so I missed my workout opportunity. I arrive on time at the training to see a big tray of bacon or sausage, egg and cheese biscuits. So I choose a bacon one and manage to pull off the bacon and eat the rest plus fruit.

The morning goes by quickly and as I am pushing water and more water.

Lunch arrives at 1pm and I am beyond hungry. Make your own deli sandwich. I am relieved we will have some good options here, right? Maybe not.... bread the size of my head, potato salad, pasta salad all drenched in mayo and a whole basket of full fat chips, doritos, cheetos. As if I have to stop there two full trays of cookies, seven layer bars etc...

I pick wheat bread, mustard, turkey and cheese. I sit and eat my sandwich while the dessert bars call my name. I broke down and had half a dessert bar and more water.

Here is hoping for dinner outside of a conference room, maybe I will have time for a workout before then. Guess I will set my own alarm tomorrow morning, what is that saying
"If you want something done right, do it yourself?" I say amen to that.

Girl's Day Out - Alison

Hannah and I took the day off from work on Friday. We weighed in (another -1.2 lbs. for me) and then went for a giant breakfast. Then off for some shopping and a 5:10 showing of Sex and the City - the movie! It was such a terrific day filled with laughter, tears and alot of food and drinks we didn't really need...but a day like this is necessary every once in a while. Hannah and I spend alot of time together but not much time alone so it was a real treat to reconnect with my dear sister.

Refreshed and full of Cosmos and not-so-good-for-us food, we're ready to take on the challenges of June: lots of travel for business and pleasure (Hannah)/ job interview prep and road trip to Louisiana (Alison).

Weigh-in Friday - Alison

I hit the 10 pound loss mark! I feel great and am starting to get back into some of my old clothes. However, as I know from my prior experience, this is the easy part. As I continue on this weight loss journey, I will have to be even more dedicated and aware of what I'm putting into my mouth if I want to get to my goal, which is still a tiny mark in the distance. Summer is a terrific time to eat healthy though. And I can bring back my mantra...

It's too hot to be fat in Texas!

Weigh-in Friday - Alison

Down 1 more pound (total -8)...but not because of good eating. I have much more physically active at work lately and it seems to be keeping the pounds rolling off. I need to get back to my regular counting in order to stay successful.

Defeated - Hannah

This has become my new favorite word this week. First let me start by saying I have a wonderful job at AT&T.

With that said I have become a human pin ball. No matter how early I start my day I am thrown from one meeting to the next on highly complex issues and leave feeling exhausted each day.

While I am getting better about hitting the gym in the morning before work it has been hard to focus on the points counting.

My goal for this weekend is to do a little self reflection to figure out how I can change this. I used to tackle things a day at a time, now I find myself wondering how I am going to get through the next hour.

Something has to give... just not sure what yet.

I am down 3lbs pounds so far which = no good.

Weigh-in Friday (late) - Alison

Sorry for the late post...hell of a week. Another -1.4 pounds this week for a grand total of -7. I wore pre-pregger pants to work today! Woo hoo!


This week's veggie roast included pattypan squash, Vidalia onion (I wait all year for these sweet babies!), baby bella mushrooms and glorious yellow peppers. It's one of my best ever! I sprinkled the mix with Ozark Seasoning from Penzey's Spices.