The Ups and the Downs..

As high as I was feeling yesterday, I'm feeling a bit low today.  It may sound strange, but I'm a bit disappointed in my body right now.  I went through the Monday workout this morning in a different order than last week; I rearranged according to the set-up of the gym to try to be more time-efficient.  I did well with the flutter kicks, but struggled terribly with the raised planks which was quite surprising.  It made me upset b/c I don't like to give up on things but for some reason it was like murder trying to get through 30-second sets!  I was working out alone so I'm hoping that it's not just because I didn't have someone there doing it with me (I don't want to think I'm THAT dependant!), either way I'm less than pleased.  I get really frustrated at times because I remember in high school and how easily all of these workout came to me and it's incredibly maddening knowing that I let myself/my body get to the point where it has.  BUT we must keep our heads up, musn't we?  We'll re-visit the planks later this week and hopefully do better. 
When I was getting ready for work this morning I threw on my 4" platform heels and made it out to my car, only to realize there was no way in hell I was making it through the day in those shoes after doing a killer leg workout this morning! ha SO, Uggs it is! 

Nora is going on vacation with her Ya-Ya (my mom), my sister and my grandma this week.. leaving tomorrow and not coming home until Sunday! (yikes!) I'm freaking out a little about being away from her for so long (obviously, this has NEVER happened before!) but I am going to take advantage of the extra time and try to throw in some extra exercise this week.  I would love to try a Zumba and Spinning class. :)

Menu for Today: (probably will look familiar - I don't change it up much!)
Breakfast:
Choc Protein Shake w/ Skim
1/2 WW Bagel w/ natural Pnut Butter

Snack:
Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt w/ 2 crushed plain Graham Crackers & blueberries, raspberries & blackberries

Lunch:
Green Apple w/ natural Pnut Butter & Raisins

Snack:
WW Pasta Salad

I also have a banana sitting next to me I'll eat eventually..

Dinner:
TBD

Goals for this Week:
Lose at LEAST 3 more pounds
Drink More Water
Be far more STRICT on nutrition
Decide on nutrition plan

Sorry I haven't gotten around to the before pictures yet.. I may try to have my mom take them tonight?  As funny as it sounds, I can't bring myself to ask my husband to do it.  I know he's seen me at my best and my worst but I think the purpose behind the pictures is embarassing to me.. no one likes to admit that they have a problem, right?  Then again, that is the first step to recovery, or so I've heard? :)

Well, I'm off... until tomorrow!