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Jun 19, 2012

Feel like I need to be tied to a scale?

I am getting ready to go on vacation in a month, and realized I will not have access to my scale for a whole WEEK!!! How will I know how to feel that day? How will I know if I need more protein and more water?

These are the crazy thoughts going thru my head right now, as I think about which protein shakes I should bring, packing extra clothes to make sure I have clothes that fit, and making sure I am able to get in enough water.

I am going to Maine - renting a house on the ocean, for my parents, my kids and myself. It should be a time of relaxing and enjoying. I know I will enjoy our time there, and after a few days, work and weighing in wont even be a thought in my little head, but in the meantime, its starting to cause some nerves to go into a frenzy! 

I bought a new swimsuit for the vacation - a size 22, but I just dropped into a 20 (which I KNEW would happen as soon as I bought it!!) but thinking I will wear it anyways. I wont really be in the water much - I want to hike, go see the puffins, go to the zoo, and go out adventuring while we are there!! I completely intend on spending a few days relaxing at the ocean, on the beach, in my chair, watching my kids playing in the sand. I want to go for morning runs on the beach, see the sunrise over the ocean and go see the seals in the marsh... aaaahhhhh.... so relaxing!!!

My hysterectomy seems to have sparked my weightloss again. I am back to basics, which is where I need to be, and focused on getting in my protein and veggies, and skipping everything else. It helps I am working from home, so the afternoon boredom doesnt hit, and I am able to eat healthier foods at home, since I can cook on the spot.

All in all, I know I will be nervous about getting back on the scale when I get home from vacation, but it is something I will have to deal with for the rest of my life, so I better get used to it!! 

Anyone else out there not able to live without your scale? I hate feeling so dependant!! But also know it keeps me on track!!!

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