On 08/05 I flew to Denver for work. In between working 10-12 hour days and fitting in some incredible sight seeing, I was glad to head back home last Wednesday. Of course, I worked from 7am to 6pm, jumped on an eight o'clock flight and made it home around 11:30. Even though I was exhausted when I arrived home, a second wind kicked in and I didn't wind down and go to bed until 1am. I worked on Thursday and Friday.
I washed laundry, did yard work and tried to get things in order. My son (love ya honey) finally came home from summer vacation (he has been gone for about 7 weeks, yikes) on Saturday. When he got home off to the streets we went. School shopping for high school. Oh my goodness, how surreal.
We got home late on Saturday, I cooked dinner and we hung out. This morning, I got up and finished packing my bags and headed back to Denver. It was hard to say goodbye and he wasn't ready to repack his bags either, but we do what we have to do.
I am going to be in Denver for two weeks this stay... I had hoped to download my pics from the Botanic Gardens and also from the Rockies but I never found the time. I am really hoping this trip I am able to rent a bike and ride a few trails and I also hope to make it up to Pikes Peak.
I have to admit, that all the locals say that Pikes Peak is overrated, but being a tourist, I just can't resist :)
I weighed when I arrived home last week and well, I gained two pounds. TOM was here but I also know I was eating much heavier than I usually do because I was out of town. I will continue my workouts but will work on ordering healthier food this trip. I was only 12 pounds away from 75 pounds lost and now, I am 14 pounds away. All is not lost, I will continue on, I just need to refocus.
When my son and I were out shopping, he said: Mom, you've lost more weight, your stomach has gone down. It felt great to hear that. It made me feel proud. I told him I have lost nearly 65 pounds and he just smiled. He asked how much more do you want to lose? I said about 135 more pounds... and he smiled and said, your gonna do it Mom, your already 1/3 there. What a smile it left on my face.
Dedication and Determination, it will happen!
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Kudos to you on getting in the exercise, even while out of town! Wow ... almost 65 lbs gone, just since the beginning of the year?! I agree with your son, you ARE going to make your goal! Keep up the good work ... I'd like to be where you are in eight months! Here's to reaching the 75-mark! (Raising my glass of water ...) Cheers!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great kid!!!
ReplyDeleteYou can get to your goal. Keep at it!!! You are doing great! Hugs!
What great son you have!!
ReplyDeleteLori
When I was much much younger, we briefly lived in Aurora (a suburb of Denver) and my parents took us to Pike's Peak several times. From what I remember - it was beautiful and we loved it. I'm envious of all the nature you get to experience out there - soak it up! =)
ReplyDeleteI am from Denver, now living and raising my family in Tennessee. Pikes Peak is great to climb and there are wonderful trails down there in Co.Springs. I suggest you take the time to bike Garden of the Gods. Its right off the freeways and it is a piece of God on earth.
ReplyDeleteHow great that your son gives you positive feedback. Nothing could be better motivation!!
ReplyDeleteWell good Lord....those sweet comments from your son got me all teary-eyed!! Don't you just love those youngin's? I'm glad you've got him in your corner...I'm sure he's your biggest fan. :)
ReplyDeleteYour son is truly a keeper!! Keep up the good work and don't forget to take some time out for yourself!
ReplyDeleteThat made me a little teary eyed. Great work girl and keep it up. Have your son call you when you feel down. Hell, have him call me. He sounds like a great motivator!
ReplyDeleteTrust me, pikes peak is anything but overrated! I live in kansas and have been there what feels like a million times and it never gets old. I hope you have fun this trip and sort you have to be away from your son again!! **hugs**
ReplyDeleteWe LOVE Denver, just got back last week actually from vacation! We really enjoyed Pikes peak. the elevation kicked butt, but we managed. We took the Cog, and really enjoyed it! have fun. I am SO jealous you'll be there for 2 weeks!! My husband is ready to move there. We have actually been looking in Aurora, it was funny someone posted that. we loved aurora!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through another weight loss blog. It's nice to see someone else losing weight doing outdoors activities! I'm a hiker too and I've lost 85 pounds so far. I still have about 90 more pounds to go. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, you are such an inspiration! Your son's comment made me smile :) You are doing great and don't worry about those 2 little pounds. They'll come right off! Keep up the hard work! I just found your blog and look foward to following your journey.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog tonight. You are doing great with your weight loss! It is hard to stay focussed when you are traveling that's for sure. Good luck with reaching your goals. I am looking forward to reading about it.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to thank each of you for the kind comments about my son, he is a special boy and of course, stole my heart many years ago. He motivates me when I feel like I can't do it anymore and encourages me to not give up.
ReplyDeleteDenver has been amazing, traveling hasnt been great on the food choices but I am keeping up my workouts, thanks for the encouragement and for being here for me.
Honestly, if I thought I could handle the winters here, I'd love to live here, amazing city, great people and tons to do! I will come and vacation here for sure!