Simple alternatives.

Hello, lovelies.

Before you think you've landed in a strange, unchartered place; I've given my blog a little face lift. Formerly, "girl, banded", it became clear to me last night that for as long as I can remember, I've been chasing the chance to be skinny. The band has finally given me the tool to get there and I couldn't be happier. In fact, I've never been more focused. It's molded the way for a total life style change and I feel fantastic. I've incorporated wellness, healthy choices, accountability and fitness into my daily routine. For the newbies or those considering, the band isn't a miracle. It's a tool. A fabulous tool that makes each of our skinny's obtainable!

Second, holiday challenge begins today. You can follow my progress here.

I've had several emotional and stressful events occur over the past several weeks. For the first time ever, I haven't escaped to food. Instead, I hit the gym and hit it hard. 

• If you don't know of our fertility treatments, catch up here. We will be continuing with treatment # 4 in April 2011. In the mean time, I received a call from BF #1 on Tuesday of this past week, she is pregnant with her first! I received a call from BF # 2 the very next day; she is pregnant with her second! These are really hard calls to get when you have to gamble with treatments in hopes to have a child. Those on the same journey, understand this. I am so excited and happy for my girlfriends and that I get to share this wonderful time with them both. Hopefully I will get my positive with our next attempt and we can have our life dream of expecting together.
• My brother's wife of 17 years, decided she no longer wants to be married. They have five beautiful kids and so to say my brother's life has been shattered, is an understatement. I just can't wrap my mind around this.
• J has a fantabulous career but this is the companies slower season. Christmas is just around the corner and now begins the time to stress over finances.

We've heard our entire lives that turning to food when stressed, is never the answer. Insanely, it's taken me years to figure this out. I'm glad I've finally discovered other alternatives. Try blogging, going to the gym or even a short, brisk walk, calling a friend, drinking a glass of water w/ lemon or a cup of tea, or taking a bath. Doing something simple to divert your attention or going to your safe place where you can regain calmness, will simply save calories. Stress and emotional eating just isn't band friendly. We don't eat when were not hungry; therefore, if hunger isn't the problem, then eating isn't the solution.