I don't even know where to start...

The hubs had been out of town for almost four weeks.  He told me he might get to come home for the 4th.  Then he told me it wasn't going to happen.  I was super bummed- like in tears/borderline depressed bummed.  I spent the first part of my week off doing stuff around the house and staying as busy as possible all while managing to mope at the same time.  His mom randomly called me last Wednesday to see what I was doing and if I could help her with something.  I was actually at my local quilt shop with my Mama and T to buy some fabric, so she was just going to meet us there.  I was having yardage cut when I heard the door open- I noticed a man walk in with a "Chubby, Tattooed, Bearded, & Awesome" t-shirt.  I thought, "Andy has that shirt, what are the odds?"  And then I realized IT WAS ANDY!!!  He flew in and surprised me.  It was pretty much one of the most romantic moments of my whole life.

We crammed as much family fun and date time that we possibly could into 4 days.  We went to the Dallas World Aquarium, a Rangers game, we ate meals, we shopped, we spent time doing things around the house, we spent time with our families.  We had a great time!

NSV: The scale has been super stubborn this week, but I feel like I am definitely smaller in the belly.  People have been telling me I look skinny this week, too!  I have this one pair of capri pants that I believe are like my magic pants because I am usually wearing them when I get these compliments.  I will be weighing and recording it here on Friday.  I should probably take measurements, too; but I don't know if I could handle no change there right now.  I know- I should stop being a weenie and suck it up and do it anyway.

I went to the doctor last week, and he told me I need to quit worrying about calories and really start watching the glycemic index of what I eat.  He said that because of my strong family history and my current weight, I need to basically start eating and treating my body like I am already diabetic.  It should help me lose weight, which would help prevent diabetes.  He gave me some information, but I have found some websites and bought a book so I can do my own research and figure out what to change about my meals.   I think for the most part I am kind of naturally eating this way, but I know I could definitely stand to cut out some more sugar- I am a candy addict. 

Finally, I have struggled with readjusting to my work schedule after being off for 10 days.  I am completely wiped by the time I get T to bed.  I plan on adding workouts back in this next week.  I have a new mini goal that feels kind of hard core to me- I will elaborate on that tomorrow.