Lousy couple of weeks

It seems the fates have conspired to make for a couple of lousy weeks--work stress and massive time obligations, bad pms, not sleeping, and major s**** weather.  Not an excuss just the reality.  I always gain and lose with pms but this month it was worse than normal.  Didn't get my walking in due to work demands.  And this endless snow and cold is turning me into Major Grumpy--Grumpy's older sister!

I need to find some coping mechanisms for these times, as I don't expect things to get better soon (for Spring, I'm hoping for May).  I'm trying to address the lack of sleep via the doctor, but so far the best I can get is five hours of good sleep with medication.  And I don't like taking something every night. 

For the carb/sweet cravings, I'm hoping to try using healthy, high fiber carbs like barley, oats, etc.  At least they are filling and good for you.  Maybe that will meet the bodies demand and reduce the cravings?

At least I know that this too shall pass and things will get back on track.  It is just frustrating to always be fighting the same pounds--off for two/three weeks then back on for one/two.  Sigh. 

Hang In There Sally

I'm sorry you are struggling with the winter blues...Don't let them win!  You can do it, you just have to get going on the positive cycle and then hold on to it tight...

Keep up posted...