Monday, May 17, 2010

Almost There

I have returned to the 24th floor! 1/2 pound to go and those boots are mine! I am feeling so much better about everything today! Saturday's weigh in was exactly what I needed. Those night-time weights are always a big hit to my psyche, to one of the councelors told me to ignore the evening weigh ins and concentrate on what that scale says Saturday Morning!

I wish someone had said that to me a month ago. ~lol~

Now, for a quick product review:

If you really, really, really like chocolate, the double chocolate pudding may be right up your alley. If you are like me, and only like chocolate mixed with some other flavor...don't go there!

Have a great day lovely readers!

Friday, May 14, 2010

Not quite...

I'm down a pound, but not quite back to bootville yet. I refuse to let this upset me however, instead I am concentrating on sticking to the plan and making good choices.

Let's play a little game shall we? Ask me anything you want to know about me, or the plan and I promise to answer.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Worth the effort

Today I am struggling to stay on plan. Everywhere I look, someone is eating something sugary and sweet or savory and mouthwatering. The vending machine is calling my name, and I am refusing to answer.

Damn that evil thing filled with all that sweet and/or salty goodness. Why do you torment me with your siren's song?

I must have my boots soon, I will not be tempted! Whilst my co-workers enjoy icecream cake from DQ, I will comp my veggies and contemplate stoming in puddles with my new boots!

Weigh in tonight, wish me luck....

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Back in the Saddle


Last night’s weigh in was good news. I’m down to 149.75 lbs. - 1.75 pounds away from my 40 pound Milestone. That plataeu breaker must be working, I might just get those boots yet.

I am starting to feel better about myself and my journey too. I think everyone must get down on themselves occasionally, even Angelina Jolie, right?

I didn’t get up to exercise this morning, I consciously made a choice to stay in bed and give my body a rest from all the excitement yesterday, falling down hills and being squashed by elevators takes a lot out of a girl. ;o)

I did stay on plan during the day yesterday, but last night I fudged a bit. I forgot to get the turkey out of the freezer for our turkey burgers, so we had to eat out. I did pretty well considering we were in an Irish pub. I drank tea and had Roast Beef Au jus and fries. I ate every bite, so day I am doing a flush and omit, along with drinking a cup of detoxify tea last night, and another today. Tonight, turkey burger with NO bun and a few sweet potato fries from the health food store plus extra water.

I feel that today’s post is a bit lame, but I noticed on the days that I blog I do better with the plan. Unfortunately for my loyal readers, that means a few not-so-interesting posts to wade through. Please keep reading, and commenting, and asking questions. Remember, I’m here for y’all as much as y’all are for me.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Attitude Adjustment

I am starting to feel a little better about myself and my journey today. I’ve hit rough patches before, but nothing quite like this. My willpower has completely disappeared, along with my self-confidence. I have constant cravings for junk, not just off plan foods, but literally junk! Chips, cookies, cakes, candies – you name it, I want it.

Every morning I wake up and tell myself that today I will stay on plan but it seems like something always happens to derail my train. I think I know what it is. I’m fairly certain that I am an emotionally eater; somehow my brain has been cross wired to think that food will make me feel better. I’ve learned that is a complete misconception. I may find temporary relief in that bag of Bugles, but when I get on the scale and the number hasn’t budged – or worse has gone up, then the only thing that snack accomplished was to make me feel worse in the long run. The only one I’m cheating is me, and I deserve better than that.

I have come too far to give up now. I’m not looking for pity or praise, I’m just trying to be honest with myself, and maybe help someone else along the way. I will stop focusing on the negative, and look again at the positives I achieve each day.

Weight loss is just one path on the road of life. If I can safely navigate this road, then I am sure to be able to do anything I set my sights on!

In conclusion, today I have accomplished the following positives –
Took all my supplements
Drank all my water
Choose healthy meals
Took Jasmine for a walk
I left my wallet in the car so that the Evil Vending Machine of Doom could not entice me to plunking my change into its maw.