Eleana's Weekly Check-In... only slightly delayed

I checked my measurements on Wednesday, but I've been putting off posting them out of busyness... and shame.

• Weight: 68 kg (- 2 kg)
• Body Fat:
• Waist: 31.5" (-1")
• Hips: 42" (-1.5")
• Thighs: 24 (+0.5")

Yes I know. I've gained everywhere. Not back up to my original measurements but I've undone a lot of my good work. In my defense, it is Spring Break. And I did leave Oxford to go to Jackson and Natchez where home-cooked meals were impossible and low-calorie foods were elusive. You can still make the effort of course and find or choose something better for you, but I admit I indulged because I was on holiday. Though it sounds like you did too, Jodie!

The weekly challenge was a lovely idea and very important to those who suffer from low self-esteem tied to their weight, but for me I don't want to lose weight because I feel ugly or unattractive. It's not about looks, it's about general health, mostly related to my hypothyroidism and my high cholesterol.

This week classes at the gym were cancelled so I did not attend any, and I have not done any Jillian Michaels since my first day a couple week ago. I know, I'm terrible, but it's hard to find motivation when you absolutely loathe exercise (no exaggeration) and your personal trainer and motivator and... guilterer (sp?) has skipped town to South Carolina. I'm making excuses. I'M SORRY.

I can't promise to change my ways immediately as I have a lot of homework and a lot of deadlines this week, but hopefully soon I can work again on my motivation and determination. I'm still drinking my water! And I did a big shopping spree yesterday with lots of walking, so that counts right? Right? Okay yes, I also ate at an Indian buffet and had Red Robin, but I chose the smaller sized burger for once. I'm not sure if this counts as baby steps as much as they are tiny pigeon steps...

Another motivating factor did occur to me yesterday, however. I do not need a beach body for summer because I hate the beach and won't be going, BUT I am graduating in May. My pictures from graduation a couple years ago are of me with really short bleached hair and a slight pooch I forgot to suck in. I am going to aim to take a better picture this year. FIGHTING!