DAY 9

Yesterday my morning started off pretty bad. It is never good when someone chews you out early in the morning, especially for something you have no control over. I get that from customers here and there. I hate the ones that think you are scum and they can treat you anyway they want. As the day went on my day did get better. I had left over turkey loaf and broccoli for lunch. It was delicious!! If anyone wants my recipe let me know.

Once I got home, I exercised for 30 minutes. This time I did Wii fit. I unlocked a boxing exercise that is pretty fun. I wouldn’t recommend doing it with a toddler around. It can become very confusing. I know from experience, because I ended up doing horrible. “Leave the dog along. Don’t touch that. No. No.” Mean while the game is saying “Punch left, Punch right, Block.”  I’m just saying it is hard to follow when you are trying to do two things at once. I also did a 5 minute jog and the hula hoop challenge. I am not bad at the hula hoop. I have been very interested in trying out the “Biggest Loser” Wii game. I think it looks pretty fun. Maybe I will look into it. If anyone has used it, let me know what you think.

Bye for now.

Day 6,7 and 8

I am happy to report I have lost a total of 4.8 pounds in my first week. I still have 50.2 pounds to go but, things are looking good. I feel so much better already. I even exercised both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday I did 30 minutes of Zumba. Which by the way, I am getting better at. On Sunday I went for a walk with my husband and son. The sun was shining but it was cold!! My son got to ride in his brand new wagon. He loved it.

Over the weekend, I found that I am already getting fuller faster. My portion sizes are cut way down. I am making much better choices and feel great about it. I wish this feeling lasted forever. If anyone knows how this “diet” thing works, it is me. You feel good about it for a while but, that feeling goes away eventually. If only I could bottle that will power and sell it. I would be a millionaire.

We have some birthday parties coming up this month. I know that the food could be a challenge. I will have to say “no” to the cake.

Keep up the good work!

DAY 5

I took a trip down memory lane last night. I was remembering a time when I was about 17 yrs old and had gained some weight. So, I spent the summer working out and eating healthy. By the end of the summer I had lost the weight. I felt amazing. My mom took me shopping for the first time after loosing the weight. We stopped by this little boutique with lots of skinny clothes. I tried on lots of clothes. They all fit so well. How was I going to decide what to buy? I ended up with a couple really cute pieces. Many years later that body was long gone and I no longer fit into those clothes. At this point in time, I have gotten rid of all of them. It is very sad. I do still have pictures of me in a couple of them.

It has been that long since I have felt that good during a shopping trip. I no longer look forward to clothes shopping. For me it isn’t the size of clothes that matters. It is how it makes you feel. When I put on an XL shirt and it is too small….there is a problem. Not to mention the belly hangs over or it makes your arms look big. Nobody likes that. Did you notice how I said the shirt “makes your arms look big.” It’s the shirt’s fault right? So what happens? We quit shopping. At least I do. I am looking forward to getting that feeling back. Who doesn’t want to feel that way? I love the powerful feeling of confidence.

Stunning black dress …………….$150.00

Fabulous shoes………….. … …...$100.00

Getting your confidence back……Priceless

Good bye for now!