Back From Vacation – #NSNation Update – Week 21

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Since I didn't have access to a scale, I didn't have a checkin last week for you all. Instead, I was in New York with my kids. We drove there, so we had about 5 days in the car (total!).

There are a few things I learned on my trip. First, I am a healthier person. We walked for 10 hours last Monday in Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and Staten Island. We walked for 7 hours last Wednesday at the Bronx Zoo besides all the other walking we did. Bill was complaining that his legs hurt. Not only did I keep up with him (Bill is a literally a foot taller than me and I often times had problems keeping up.) but my legs didn't hurt. I was able to walk around and not need to take breaks or be out of breath. Can I tell you how wonderful that is? Can I tell you that I am actually proud of myself because of that?

I tried to watch what I ate very closely also. Eating Nutrisystem foods wasn't also possible (and sometimes just wasn't all that polite either to our hosts). I made good food decisions when I could. Now, on the night before we drove home (aff), I literally said I want fried perch, so damn it, I'm ordering it. And I did. And it was good. However, I also knew that I haven't “cheated” the whole time I've been doing this. One day wasn't going to make me gain 40 lbs back. Losing weight is a lifestyle change and learning to eat in moderation is what I have taken away from it. Having fried perch every night isn't good for me. Having fried perch once in a great while isn't going to be the death of me either.

Something else happened while we were gone too — I learned what a partner my husband is. Not only has he been an awesome support system for me, he tells me I look awesome even though I don't believe it some days. He'll mention it when I am least expecting it. When we were out to eat, he also helped me scour the menus to find something that we both thought would be good to eat. We celebrated 11 married years together (16 total together) while in New York if you can believe that!

However, I'll be honest. My biggest fear was that I was going to gain weight even watching what I did. However, I am proud to announce that not only did I not gain weight, I didn't stay the same either. In the 2 (aff) weeks we were gone, I lost 2 (aff).6 lbs. Would I love that number to be, say, 4 lbs? Yes. However, I still think that is pretty good. How many people go on vacation and gain weight? I can actually say I lost some!

THIS WEEKS WEIGHT LOSS: 2.6 lbs
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS: 46.2 lbs

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Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.