I'm losing steam on the accountability logs. I had started off not doing calorie counts on Saturday and Sunday and then that extended to Fridays. Then, if it were a long weekend, it would likely extend to Thursday. Now, this past weekend, I not only had a 3-day weekend but I picked up my sons for the summer.
Eating healthy with them around is tricky. I have a compulsion not to waste food, and I'm inexperienced at making meals for three. Add to that the weight-loss plateau I had hit the week prior and my motivation wanes.
I've been experimenting with meals for two and a meal for one, but there are still usually leftovers from the boys... and I get peckish. Part of what accounted for my "willpower" while watching my calories was that I would just keep "bad" (or "suboptimal") food out of my apartment.
Now, I'm trying to get us into a morning routine that will allow me to work out (on my own, which is a bonus) every weekday, and if I don't come home and instead shower at the gym I'll have plenty of time to get a full hour in the gym. This morning I did 34 minutes of interval running (including warm up and cool down) and then did some biceps and back. But things got complicated yesterday (no workout) and most likely will tomorrow and maybe even Friday.
I'll still be doing my best (or putting a lot of effort into it, if I can't bring my best to bear) because I don't want to gain what I've lost back. I like the way I look and feel better so that's pretty good motivation. I'm looking to increase my activity with the boys and try and get all three of us to eat healthier.
We'll see how it goes.