For right now, July is my tough month.  There are a lot of things going on this month that require my attention.

The first has already passed; I needed to get through the holiday weekend.  I did cycle up three days instead of two, and am back to my normal pattern today, but I have to admit that I’m hungrier today than I would normally be after a two day raise in carbs and calories.  Mind you, when I increase carbs and calories, I never do it with sugar; any sugar just makes me ravenous, so I stay away from it.

The second was yesterday; not only was it Independence Day, it was the end of three months on this journey.  Woohoo! A quarter of a year, behind me!  That’s pretty special!  I’m proud of that.

The next is vacation; we’ll be heading out the last week of July, and I am undecided, yet, what my approach will be.  I think I may treat the days like moderate carb/calorie days, because I really want to enjoy my time, including food, but also don’t want to feel powerless and bloated when I get home.  I don’t feel good when I eat the wrong thing or just overeat, even if everything I eat is within my program.  So, I’ll be considering strategies that will help me enjoy myself without harming the distance I’ve come so far.

And finally, the end of this month will mark 16 weeks on this journey.  My last journey lasted 16 weeks, and then I drifted away.  I am determined to make sure I stay firmly entrenched so my progress continues.

It’s gonna be a tough month, but I’ll be proud of myself when it’s done.