Week 25
I've lost 39 pounds!
After a couple weeks of disappointing results, I'm really excited to report a whole pound loss this week, for a total of 39 pounds so far. I've updated my progress chart, too.
I spent the day away from the computer, totally burnt out on it, and tonight I came on to check my emails. I received one from Weight Watchers, their regular weekly newsletter. As usual, I found several things that were interesting, including a new recipe I'm going to try, and some advice about how to slip in those fruits and veggies in your meals. I really appreciate the quality information they provide for free to anyone who signs up. Even if you aren't doing WW, there are some good recipes and helpful articles. I recommend that you check it out. I'm a registered user (that is free), and I get the newsletter. I don't pay for any of their services, but honestly, they look very nice and I've considered signing up. If you attend meetings, it is a lot cheaper. If you don't attend meetings, they have some great services at about the same price as weekly meetings. Just something to think about.
Sunday, June 23, 2002
Week 25
WOW -- 25 Weeks!
I started putting the week number on my entries in the beginning, because the change was so huge that I needed to feel a sense of accomplishment. Moving from week 1 to week 2 was a big deal. When I hit double digit weeks, that was a big deal. And now, here I am at 25 weeks. Twenty five seems like an important number -- in years is it a quarter century, in money it is a quarter. There is no "quarter" importance here, just a realization that I've been doing this for a while now, nearly six months.
If you are just starting your journey, I want to tell you that you can do it, you can go the distance. The first weeks and months have the most natural drama, things are more in-your-face, the changes are more on your mind, and you will watch for outcomes more closely. It has it tough moments. But as you live through them, as you get used to the journey and start to realize the patterns, things start to settle down. You know you can make it through bad decisions, tough situations, and even the dreaded plateau. It's all part of it, and it slowly slips into the background so you can get back to focusing on other things. Don't give up, and remember, it will get more familiar and yes, even easier.
If you have been starting and stopping during the last six months, or if you started off great and dropped off, I want to tell you that you can get back on track. It doesn't matter how long it has been since you slipped, or how much time you spend off the track. You can restart right now (NOW!) and get back to accomplishing your goals. This is a lifestyle change, this is a change that will be with you for the rest of your life. Don't let a little bit of time discourage you. It's better to do it, no matter how long it takes, no matter what age you are... just pick yourself back up and keep looking forward. There are a lot of tomorrows, and each one will be a little better than the last because you are keeping your promise to yourself, you are changing your own life, you are shaping your future. You are making the life you want to live. No one said it would be easy, and you are the only one who can do it. So look yourself in the eye in the mirror each morning, and say "Bless my heart, I'm living MY LIFE MY WAY!" Pay attention to now and forget the days where you were off target. Make today on target. You can do it.
I'm really proud of what I've accomplished so far.
I've done it. You can do it.
WOW -- 25 Weeks!
I started putting the week number on my entries in the beginning, because the change was so huge that I needed to feel a sense of accomplishment. Moving from week 1 to week 2 was a big deal. When I hit double digit weeks, that was a big deal. And now, here I am at 25 weeks. Twenty five seems like an important number -- in years is it a quarter century, in money it is a quarter. There is no "quarter" importance here, just a realization that I've been doing this for a while now, nearly six months.
If you are just starting your journey, I want to tell you that you can do it, you can go the distance. The first weeks and months have the most natural drama, things are more in-your-face, the changes are more on your mind, and you will watch for outcomes more closely. It has it tough moments. But as you live through them, as you get used to the journey and start to realize the patterns, things start to settle down. You know you can make it through bad decisions, tough situations, and even the dreaded plateau. It's all part of it, and it slowly slips into the background so you can get back to focusing on other things. Don't give up, and remember, it will get more familiar and yes, even easier.
If you have been starting and stopping during the last six months, or if you started off great and dropped off, I want to tell you that you can get back on track. It doesn't matter how long it has been since you slipped, or how much time you spend off the track. You can restart right now (NOW!) and get back to accomplishing your goals. This is a lifestyle change, this is a change that will be with you for the rest of your life. Don't let a little bit of time discourage you. It's better to do it, no matter how long it takes, no matter what age you are... just pick yourself back up and keep looking forward. There are a lot of tomorrows, and each one will be a little better than the last because you are keeping your promise to yourself, you are changing your own life, you are shaping your future. You are making the life you want to live. No one said it would be easy, and you are the only one who can do it. So look yourself in the eye in the mirror each morning, and say "Bless my heart, I'm living MY LIFE MY WAY!" Pay attention to now and forget the days where you were off target. Make today on target. You can do it.
I'm really proud of what I've accomplished so far.
- I've kept my promise to myself.
- I've made a huge change to my body and my health.
- I've picked myself up when I fell down.
- I've learned a lot about nutrition.
- I've established some really good eating habits.
- I've surrounded myself with the tools I need to keep eating well.
- I've been able to keep myself motivated, and not taking my setbacks and failures so seriously that I've gotten discouraged and given up.
I've done it. You can do it.
Saturday, June 22, 2002
Week 24
I Blew It
Last night, I kept finding myself snacking. I totally blew out my day with my snacks. And it was strange, like I wasn't even aware I was doing it, and then I would "wake up" and find myself wrist deep into some sweet snack. I really blew it. I am in the midst of what I call decompression, the destressing that comes after working too many hours. I'm restless, I'm napping a lot. I'm not too interesting in doing things, but seem to just be killing time. (And my points.) I know this will pass in a few more days. In the meantime, I'm doing my best today to eat healthy things, and to avoid anything that has been known to trigger overeating, like chips. The things that I sometimes have trouble stopping once I've started. None for me today. I am already back on my plan today, and while I don't know what kind of damage I did last night, I'm not worried about it. S******* happens. (Snacking happens.) It's not the end of the world.
I Blew It
Last night, I kept finding myself snacking. I totally blew out my day with my snacks. And it was strange, like I wasn't even aware I was doing it, and then I would "wake up" and find myself wrist deep into some sweet snack. I really blew it. I am in the midst of what I call decompression, the destressing that comes after working too many hours. I'm restless, I'm napping a lot. I'm not too interesting in doing things, but seem to just be killing time. (And my points.) I know this will pass in a few more days. In the meantime, I'm doing my best today to eat healthy things, and to avoid anything that has been known to trigger overeating, like chips. The things that I sometimes have trouble stopping once I've started. None for me today. I am already back on my plan today, and while I don't know what kind of damage I did last night, I'm not worried about it. S******* happens. (Snacking happens.) It's not the end of the world.
Friday, June 21, 2002
Week 24
Taking Care of Myself
It always amazes me that what I do to take care of myself changes. Taking care of myself isn't a set routine, instead, it is finding a balance, which means always adjusting something somewhere. Routines don't usually work for me, unless they are very simple and very flexible.
Over the last six months, I've worked more hours than I usually do in a whole year, yep, more than 2000. It's been a crazy time. I have thought at several times that I should back off, quit some things, do something to get more of my time back. But I didn't. Instead, I thought that I would let this roller coaster ride run its course, and allow myself to be stretched. I've done more than I thought was possible, and I've kept my balance through it. Yea, there have been some rough days and some bad days, as you know from what I've written here. But basically, it has been a good time, a productive time, and I've learned a lot.
Now I'm tired. I've been sleeping 12+ hours each night since ending my project. I've taken a couple of naps. I've been to the grocery, but I can't seem to get my kitchen cleaned up (or the living room, or the bedroom for that matter). I've started making a list of the things that I want to do with my free time. I'm planning on taking a few weeks off now, getting my life back in order, taking on some new projects. It should be fun to do this. In a few weeks, I'll start to think about finding a new project. In the last seven years, something has always come along just when I needed it. I'm not worried a bit.
I made a wonderful dinner tonight. I used my George Foreman grill and did up lamb chops, with a mint sauce made from kiwi, lime juice and peppermint. A side of french cut green beans, and a spoonful of garlic mashed potatoes. It was wonderful. I'll post the recipe for the mint sauce later -- it has almost no points! Later, I had a 1/2 cup of lemon sorbet.
Oh, and I had my first vanilla Coke today. I love vanilla, and I liked it, but I'm not going to start buying only vanilla Coke. It will be nice for a change from time to time, but I still like my Coke. :-D
Taking Care of Myself
It always amazes me that what I do to take care of myself changes. Taking care of myself isn't a set routine, instead, it is finding a balance, which means always adjusting something somewhere. Routines don't usually work for me, unless they are very simple and very flexible.
Over the last six months, I've worked more hours than I usually do in a whole year, yep, more than 2000. It's been a crazy time. I have thought at several times that I should back off, quit some things, do something to get more of my time back. But I didn't. Instead, I thought that I would let this roller coaster ride run its course, and allow myself to be stretched. I've done more than I thought was possible, and I've kept my balance through it. Yea, there have been some rough days and some bad days, as you know from what I've written here. But basically, it has been a good time, a productive time, and I've learned a lot.
Now I'm tired. I've been sleeping 12+ hours each night since ending my project. I've taken a couple of naps. I've been to the grocery, but I can't seem to get my kitchen cleaned up (or the living room, or the bedroom for that matter). I've started making a list of the things that I want to do with my free time. I'm planning on taking a few weeks off now, getting my life back in order, taking on some new projects. It should be fun to do this. In a few weeks, I'll start to think about finding a new project. In the last seven years, something has always come along just when I needed it. I'm not worried a bit.
I made a wonderful dinner tonight. I used my George Foreman grill and did up lamb chops, with a mint sauce made from kiwi, lime juice and peppermint. A side of french cut green beans, and a spoonful of garlic mashed potatoes. It was wonderful. I'll post the recipe for the mint sauce later -- it has almost no points! Later, I had a 1/2 cup of lemon sorbet.
Oh, and I had my first vanilla Coke today. I love vanilla, and I liked it, but I'm not going to start buying only vanilla Coke. It will be nice for a change from time to time, but I still like my Coke. :-D
Wednesday, June 19, 2002
Week 24
Glub...Glub... Glub...
That's the sound of someone underwater breaking through the surface and gasping for air. At the risk of repeating myself, I've been swamped lately with more work than I can shake a stick at! (or park my butt to finish). It's been a zoo, and I'm so glad to have reached (almost) the end. After tomorrow, I'm a free woman!
I haven't updated my progress chart, and I haven't posted in a while, but I can tell you that when I weighed in Monday morning, I was back at my all-time low, having lost 38 pounds. I'm not sure why I've had so much up and down the last few weeks, but I've been too busy to even think about it. Whatever was happening, I've stayed on course.
And I spent some time last night shopping for some new summer clothes. In the end, after picking out several cute things, I decided not to spend the money on them... I have enough stuff I can wear now. I'd rather spend money when I reach a place where I don't have small enough clothes, a time that is coming quickly! I expect to be out of my current size in another month, so before the summer is over, I'll NEED some smaller things.
I'm still very tired today. I have a bit more work to do today, and some tomorrow morning, but by tomorrow afternoon, I'm finished. Free. Able to sleep in if I want, take a nap in the afternoon. Take a short vacation! Do whatever I want. Oh, and start looking for new work. But I'm not planning to do that for a couple of weeks, actually. I need a vacation from working so much.
I'll update my progress chart soon, and will start the next issue The Skinny, too.
Glub...Glub... Glub...
That's the sound of someone underwater breaking through the surface and gasping for air. At the risk of repeating myself, I've been swamped lately with more work than I can shake a stick at! (or park my butt to finish). It's been a zoo, and I'm so glad to have reached (almost) the end. After tomorrow, I'm a free woman!
I haven't updated my progress chart, and I haven't posted in a while, but I can tell you that when I weighed in Monday morning, I was back at my all-time low, having lost 38 pounds. I'm not sure why I've had so much up and down the last few weeks, but I've been too busy to even think about it. Whatever was happening, I've stayed on course.
And I spent some time last night shopping for some new summer clothes. In the end, after picking out several cute things, I decided not to spend the money on them... I have enough stuff I can wear now. I'd rather spend money when I reach a place where I don't have small enough clothes, a time that is coming quickly! I expect to be out of my current size in another month, so before the summer is over, I'll NEED some smaller things.
I'm still very tired today. I have a bit more work to do today, and some tomorrow morning, but by tomorrow afternoon, I'm finished. Free. Able to sleep in if I want, take a nap in the afternoon. Take a short vacation! Do whatever I want. Oh, and start looking for new work. But I'm not planning to do that for a couple of weeks, actually. I need a vacation from working so much.
I'll update my progress chart soon, and will start the next issue The Skinny, too.
Thursday, June 13, 2002
Week 23
Attack of the Giant Bath Towels
Today in my inbox, I received an invitation from Brylane to purchase some super sized bath towels at a very good price. But was I tempted? Nope. Did they think that the person who is measuring her weight loss with a red Ralph Lauren bath towel, whose only goal is to be able to wrap a regular sized towel around her, did they think that person (me) would fall for their low prices on a product that she doesn't plan to use in the future?
Let's be clear about one thing. My goal is to be able to use a regular size towel. Will I actually throw out all of my bath sheets when I reach that goal? No. I have postponed buying new towels until I reach that goal, but as long as the regular towel works, if I decide then that I want the bath sheets just because, then I will get them. At least it won't be just because they are the only thing I can wrap around me.
If you are interesting in their deal, check it out. I've ordered other things from them, and so far, everything has been fine. But I'm not promoting them... just passing along information.
Attack of the Giant Bath Towels
Today in my inbox, I received an invitation from Brylane to purchase some super sized bath towels at a very good price. But was I tempted? Nope. Did they think that the person who is measuring her weight loss with a red Ralph Lauren bath towel, whose only goal is to be able to wrap a regular sized towel around her, did they think that person (me) would fall for their low prices on a product that she doesn't plan to use in the future?
Let's be clear about one thing. My goal is to be able to use a regular size towel. Will I actually throw out all of my bath sheets when I reach that goal? No. I have postponed buying new towels until I reach that goal, but as long as the regular towel works, if I decide then that I want the bath sheets just because, then I will get them. At least it won't be just because they are the only thing I can wrap around me.
If you are interesting in their deal, check it out. I've ordered other things from them, and so far, everything has been fine. But I'm not promoting them... just passing along information.
Monday, June 10, 2002
Week 23
I Forgot It Was Monday
I had one of those weird weekends where I woke up every morning and thought it was Monday, and then, Monday rolls around, and I forgot I was supposed to weigh myself first thing. So, I've decided to wait until tomorrow to do the official weighing in. I'll let you know what happens.
This weekend, I made another batch of the delicious rice pudding, this time with mango and raspberry. Here is the recipe:
Rice Pudding with Fruit
Ingredients:
2 cups milk, divided
1 3/4 c water
1/2 c uncooked white rice
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit: I used 2 c strawberries, cut into small pieces & 1 tbs blackberry preserves
You can add about two cups of any fruit or combination, or leave out the fruit. You could use fresh or frozen (thawed), too.
Directions:
1. Combine 1 cup of milk, water, rice and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Let simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Stir in remaining milk, sugar and vanilla. Cover and let simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy.
3. Remove from the heat, add strawberries and preserves (optional) and let stand for 5 minutes.
Serve warm or chilled. (It is delicious warm!)
Servings: 4 (1 cup each) with 3 points per serving.
The secret to this recipe is letting the rice and milk mixture get to a good boil in the first step. The last time I made this, I cut that step short and ended up with much runnier pudding. This is still not a thick pudding, especially when it is cold. If you warm it back up, it does get a bit thicker.
Try it, you'll love it.
I Forgot It Was Monday
I had one of those weird weekends where I woke up every morning and thought it was Monday, and then, Monday rolls around, and I forgot I was supposed to weigh myself first thing. So, I've decided to wait until tomorrow to do the official weighing in. I'll let you know what happens.
This weekend, I made another batch of the delicious rice pudding, this time with mango and raspberry. Here is the recipe:
Rice Pudding with Fruit
Ingredients:
2 cups milk, divided
1 3/4 c water
1/2 c uncooked white rice
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit: I used 2 c strawberries, cut into small pieces & 1 tbs blackberry preserves
You can add about two cups of any fruit or combination, or leave out the fruit. You could use fresh or frozen (thawed), too.
Directions:
1. Combine 1 cup of milk, water, rice and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Let simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Stir in remaining milk, sugar and vanilla. Cover and let simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy.
3. Remove from the heat, add strawberries and preserves (optional) and let stand for 5 minutes.
Serve warm or chilled. (It is delicious warm!)
Servings: 4 (1 cup each) with 3 points per serving.
The secret to this recipe is letting the rice and milk mixture get to a good boil in the first step. The last time I made this, I cut that step short and ended up with much runnier pudding. This is still not a thick pudding, especially when it is cold. If you warm it back up, it does get a bit thicker.
Try it, you'll love it.
Saturday, June 08, 2002
My Fantasy is About to Become Real
It's friggin' hot, sweat is dripping off my bod as I sit at the computer, and I'm having a fantasy of eating frozen grapes while in a cool bath. After that, I'm going to stand naked in front of the huge fan and squirt water into the wind so it blows back on me.
Summer in Phoenix is officially here.
It's friggin' hot, sweat is dripping off my bod as I sit at the computer, and I'm having a fantasy of eating frozen grapes while in a cool bath. After that, I'm going to stand naked in front of the huge fan and squirt water into the wind so it blows back on me.
Summer in Phoenix is officially here.
Week 22
Richard Simmons
In my quest to win the battle for my health, I will leave no stone unturned, even the schlocky Richard Simmons. He is such a weight-loss cliche! I'm sure he is a nice man and knows a lot of things that would help me. One thing I'm learning... to keep an open mind, and to not think I'm too good for anything. I'm not.
Last night, when I couldn't get to sleep, I was too tired to find the remote when his infomercial came on the channel I had been watching (The True Story of Blackhawk Down on A&E). They were advertising a new set of videos (forgive me if they aren't actually NEW, they were new to me) that included a disco and latin version of workout tapes. I actually liked the first couple of songs they showed. And then it occured to me... I need to find a regular exercise routine that is FUN and effective, and maybe, just maybe, there is room for a Richard Simmons workout tape in my life.
Here is what I'm thinking about exercise in my ongoing healthy lifestyle: I really want walking, just plain, ordinary strutting-around-my-neighborhood-without-any-special-equipment-except-good-walking-shoes to be my main source of exercise. No muss, no fuss. But I want to supplement that with something that is more challenging. I've purchased a Tae-Bo DVD, and that seems to be quite challenging. And for even more variety, I'm starting to think that perhaps a good musical workout with Mr. Simmons might add some balance to that plan.
Richard Simmons
In my quest to win the battle for my health, I will leave no stone unturned, even the schlocky Richard Simmons. He is such a weight-loss cliche! I'm sure he is a nice man and knows a lot of things that would help me. One thing I'm learning... to keep an open mind, and to not think I'm too good for anything. I'm not.
Last night, when I couldn't get to sleep, I was too tired to find the remote when his infomercial came on the channel I had been watching (The True Story of Blackhawk Down on A&E). They were advertising a new set of videos (forgive me if they aren't actually NEW, they were new to me) that included a disco and latin version of workout tapes. I actually liked the first couple of songs they showed. And then it occured to me... I need to find a regular exercise routine that is FUN and effective, and maybe, just maybe, there is room for a Richard Simmons workout tape in my life.
Here is what I'm thinking about exercise in my ongoing healthy lifestyle: I really want walking, just plain, ordinary strutting-around-my-neighborhood-without-any-special-equipment-except-good-walking-shoes to be my main source of exercise. No muss, no fuss. But I want to supplement that with something that is more challenging. I've purchased a Tae-Bo DVD, and that seems to be quite challenging. And for even more variety, I'm starting to think that perhaps a good musical workout with Mr. Simmons might add some balance to that plan.
Week 22
New Layout
OK, technically it is pretty much the same layout, only new colors. I was sick to death of the colors on the page... these are the colors in a new rug I bought last week from Target (The Targét Boutique to the initiated). I hope it doesn't make anyone sea sick. I'm sure to be tweaking it again soon.
Do comment if you hate it... that would get me motivated to fix it up sooner.
Thanks to Jodi for pointing me to this, and I found a mermaid tail to wear! So cool!
New Layout
OK, technically it is pretty much the same layout, only new colors. I was sick to death of the colors on the page... these are the colors in a new rug I bought last week from Target (The Targét Boutique to the initiated). I hope it doesn't make anyone sea sick. I'm sure to be tweaking it again soon.
Do comment if you hate it... that would get me motivated to fix it up sooner.
Thanks to Jodi for pointing me to this, and I found a mermaid tail to wear! So cool!
Friday, June 07, 2002
Week 22
Dress Shopping Continues
Today, I went out to lunch with a good friend (Hi Kim!) and wore my infamous denim jumper. After lunch, I asked Kim to take my picture, posed on the curb of the TJ Maxx in Mesa, Arizona across from Fiesta Mall in 110 degree heat. She's a great sport. Of course, I had to do a couple of takes. I've published the picture together with the one from a year ago, in my previous posting. Yabba Dabba Doooo!
Cute Clothes Options
I shopped inside the Catherine's next to the Maxx, and while I found lots of fun things, there were only a couple of dresses that I liked, and... drum roll please.... THEY WERE TOO BIG! I love saying that. "Oh, that's not available in my size" has suddenly because a reason to celebrate instead of hang my head. They had some denim dresses, but I really wanted something more colorful. I did pick out a mod pattern capri pants in periwinkle and lime, with a lime top... and Kim's comment was "oh, if you really want attention, that would do it!" That's not the reason I didn't get them... LOL I've never worn capri pants, and I was only looking at them because they look so cute everywhere on all of the skinny people on TV. I really like dresses, they are SO MUCH COOLER than pants, even capris, I would guess. So the search continues.
I did buy a hat. Maybe I'll post a picture of me in it later.
Avoiding The Cost, or Just Forgetful?
Today was a strange day. I left the restaurant without signing my credit card slip. When the waiter brought back the bill and my card, I took the card, put it in my purse, and quickly ignored the rest of the process. Lunch was great, a lunch sized chicken chimi with some rice and their signature hot sauce... yum yum. When I got into my truck, I looked for my receipt to file it away carefully, but couldn't find it. On my way down to the Maxx, with Kim following me, I called the restaurant on my cell phone and asked them if I had left without signing. I was on hold a few minutes, and they came back to tell me I had taken care of it. I didn't remember the total, so I was sure I was right and they were wrong, so I asked them to take down my phone number just in case. Well, don't you know it, about an hour later, they call me to say that they have found my unsigned credit card bill, so after the photo session, I head back to sign for my meal, and make sure my server got his tip. He was fun, and did a good job with us.
Crowded Friday Theatre
After that, I thought that I might stop by the local theatre and catch a movie (since I was 45 minutes from home), but when I arrived at 2 pm, there were no movies starting until 4:30. I hate when that happens. I thought that I would drive up to my neighborhood theatre and catch a movie, so while driving I called their phone number to find out what was playing and what times. Turns out that both Star Wars and Ya-Ya were playing at about the time I would get there. But when I pulled up in the front, the entire parking lot was JAMMED with cars, and I knew that meant that my precious stadium love seat theatre might be crowded. The crowd is the thing I like least about theatres, and the lack of crowd is what I like most about renting movies. So, I decided that I would postpone my movie day until next week, and perhaps, move it earlier in the week to avoid any sort of summer Friday extra rush. And plan to attend the 11 am show. That should give me a nearly empty theatre experience.
Diet Plan Research Isn't Encouraging
Kim loaned me a copy of a past issue of Consumer Reports that talks about diet plans and research on dieting. I can't wait to read it. She's already warned me that they say it is an uphill battle. Don't we all know that one! But as I'm proving to myself every day, I can change anything about my life and body, given the right attitude, some good information, and the determination to keep on keeping on.
Has anyone else noticed that all of the diet program commercials, even the Weight Watchers web site, all have a disclaimer next to each success story that says "results are not typical." I've noticed that. And it makes me really excited to realize that my success makes me more special than typical... and really encourages me to have MY STORY posted somewhere with the disclaimer "results are not typical." In fact, wouldn't that make a great name for a weight loss blog? Hmmm... maybe I should register www.resultsarenottypical.com
Dress Shopping Continues
Today, I went out to lunch with a good friend (Hi Kim!) and wore my infamous denim jumper. After lunch, I asked Kim to take my picture, posed on the curb of the TJ Maxx in Mesa, Arizona across from Fiesta Mall in 110 degree heat. She's a great sport. Of course, I had to do a couple of takes. I've published the picture together with the one from a year ago, in my previous posting. Yabba Dabba Doooo!
Cute Clothes Options
I shopped inside the Catherine's next to the Maxx, and while I found lots of fun things, there were only a couple of dresses that I liked, and... drum roll please.... THEY WERE TOO BIG! I love saying that. "Oh, that's not available in my size" has suddenly because a reason to celebrate instead of hang my head. They had some denim dresses, but I really wanted something more colorful. I did pick out a mod pattern capri pants in periwinkle and lime, with a lime top... and Kim's comment was "oh, if you really want attention, that would do it!" That's not the reason I didn't get them... LOL I've never worn capri pants, and I was only looking at them because they look so cute everywhere on all of the skinny people on TV. I really like dresses, they are SO MUCH COOLER than pants, even capris, I would guess. So the search continues.
I did buy a hat. Maybe I'll post a picture of me in it later.
Avoiding The Cost, or Just Forgetful?
Today was a strange day. I left the restaurant without signing my credit card slip. When the waiter brought back the bill and my card, I took the card, put it in my purse, and quickly ignored the rest of the process. Lunch was great, a lunch sized chicken chimi with some rice and their signature hot sauce... yum yum. When I got into my truck, I looked for my receipt to file it away carefully, but couldn't find it. On my way down to the Maxx, with Kim following me, I called the restaurant on my cell phone and asked them if I had left without signing. I was on hold a few minutes, and they came back to tell me I had taken care of it. I didn't remember the total, so I was sure I was right and they were wrong, so I asked them to take down my phone number just in case. Well, don't you know it, about an hour later, they call me to say that they have found my unsigned credit card bill, so after the photo session, I head back to sign for my meal, and make sure my server got his tip. He was fun, and did a good job with us.
Crowded Friday Theatre
After that, I thought that I might stop by the local theatre and catch a movie (since I was 45 minutes from home), but when I arrived at 2 pm, there were no movies starting until 4:30. I hate when that happens. I thought that I would drive up to my neighborhood theatre and catch a movie, so while driving I called their phone number to find out what was playing and what times. Turns out that both Star Wars and Ya-Ya were playing at about the time I would get there. But when I pulled up in the front, the entire parking lot was JAMMED with cars, and I knew that meant that my precious stadium love seat theatre might be crowded. The crowd is the thing I like least about theatres, and the lack of crowd is what I like most about renting movies. So, I decided that I would postpone my movie day until next week, and perhaps, move it earlier in the week to avoid any sort of summer Friday extra rush. And plan to attend the 11 am show. That should give me a nearly empty theatre experience.
Diet Plan Research Isn't Encouraging
Kim loaned me a copy of a past issue of Consumer Reports that talks about diet plans and research on dieting. I can't wait to read it. She's already warned me that they say it is an uphill battle. Don't we all know that one! But as I'm proving to myself every day, I can change anything about my life and body, given the right attitude, some good information, and the determination to keep on keeping on.
Has anyone else noticed that all of the diet program commercials, even the Weight Watchers web site, all have a disclaimer next to each success story that says "results are not typical." I've noticed that. And it makes me really excited to realize that my success makes me more special than typical... and really encourages me to have MY STORY posted somewhere with the disclaimer "results are not typical." In fact, wouldn't that make a great name for a weight loss blog? Hmmm... maybe I should register www.resultsarenottypical.com
Thursday, June 06, 2002
Week 22
Fabulous Shopping Experience
As many of you know, my mom promised to buy me a new sundress when I reached the 35 pounds lost milestone, which I reached last week. (Even with my small gain this week, I'm still below the mark and am still shopping for the new dress.). I've been a couple of places, and havent' seen anything really fabulous yet. But I'm enjoying looking.
Yesterday I had to go back to LensCrafters because one of the lenses popped out of my new sunglasses. While I was there, I thought I would walk through the women's section of Penneys since I'd already been through Robinson May. I didn't have a lot of time, but I found lots of interesting things, and decided that I should check the Penney outlet before I return to the store. I walked through the clearance aisles (my momma didn't raise no fools!) and I stopped dead in my tracks. There was the most beautiful blazer I had ever seen. Red, a brilliant flag red, in a fine wool, double breasted, good label. I was in love. (Yep, and this is Phoenix where it was over 100 degrees outside at the moment.) I looked at the jacket longingly, and checked the tag. It was marked down to $15, and it was a size 20. I thought that I would try it on, and if it was too small, it might fit in the fall, so I would buy it. I tried it on. IT FIT ME PEFECTLY! I know blazers are designed to be a bit big so you can wear clothes under them, just like winter coats. I was disappointed that I wasn't going to be taking home this fabulous find, but I was thrilled that it fit. In fact, I was more thrilled that it fit! So thrilled that I had to call and give my mom the blow-by-blow events of my shopping experience. I just had to share this. I'm planning to hit the outlet stores this weekend to keep looking for my new dress. But there is something else I just have to tell you.
I have this demin jumper that I've owned for about 2 years. In fact, it has been my uniform for weeks and weeks at a time. In the winter, I wear it over a mock turtleneck with gym shoes. In the summer, sometimes bare under, but usually wearing a tank top or t-shirt. I haven't worn it for about a month (I've had a new uniform, some new cotton pjs that are really wonderful in the heat). I put the jumper on yesterday to go out shopping. I have pictures of me wearing this dress last summer, and I look AWFUL, like I'm poured into it. It's one of the most embarrasing and unflattering pictures you can imagine. (I've decided to share this before picture with you.) When I put it on yesterday, it flapped like a tent in the breeze. I measured, and at my widest stomach part, I could take it in 5 inches, more at the waist. My jumper is almost too big to wear!
And along that line... I've been sifting through my underwear for the last couple of months. With my bras, I've gone from the last hook to the inner most hook and now, they are too big. Fortunately, I've had more than one size of panties, and so I've been able to find some that fit, but I'm almost out of the smallest size I have... and I can't imagine how embarrasing it would be to have panties slide off of me because they are too big! I bought some scented drawer liner at TJ Maxx yesterday, part of my incentive to sort through the underwear drawer again. I'm throwing out everything that doesn't fit, and when I have a clear inventory, I'll know what (or when) I need to go underwear shopping. But that day is coming soon!
Fabulous Shopping Experience
As many of you know, my mom promised to buy me a new sundress when I reached the 35 pounds lost milestone, which I reached last week. (Even with my small gain this week, I'm still below the mark and am still shopping for the new dress.). I've been a couple of places, and havent' seen anything really fabulous yet. But I'm enjoying looking.
Yesterday I had to go back to LensCrafters because one of the lenses popped out of my new sunglasses. While I was there, I thought I would walk through the women's section of Penneys since I'd already been through Robinson May. I didn't have a lot of time, but I found lots of interesting things, and decided that I should check the Penney outlet before I return to the store. I walked through the clearance aisles (my momma didn't raise no fools!) and I stopped dead in my tracks. There was the most beautiful blazer I had ever seen. Red, a brilliant flag red, in a fine wool, double breasted, good label. I was in love. (Yep, and this is Phoenix where it was over 100 degrees outside at the moment.) I looked at the jacket longingly, and checked the tag. It was marked down to $15, and it was a size 20. I thought that I would try it on, and if it was too small, it might fit in the fall, so I would buy it. I tried it on. IT FIT ME PEFECTLY! I know blazers are designed to be a bit big so you can wear clothes under them, just like winter coats. I was disappointed that I wasn't going to be taking home this fabulous find, but I was thrilled that it fit. In fact, I was more thrilled that it fit! So thrilled that I had to call and give my mom the blow-by-blow events of my shopping experience. I just had to share this. I'm planning to hit the outlet stores this weekend to keep looking for my new dress. But there is something else I just have to tell you.
I have this demin jumper that I've owned for about 2 years. In fact, it has been my uniform for weeks and weeks at a time. In the winter, I wear it over a mock turtleneck with gym shoes. In the summer, sometimes bare under, but usually wearing a tank top or t-shirt. I haven't worn it for about a month (I've had a new uniform, some new cotton pjs that are really wonderful in the heat). I put the jumper on yesterday to go out shopping. I have pictures of me wearing this dress last summer, and I look AWFUL, like I'm poured into it. It's one of the most embarrasing and unflattering pictures you can imagine. (I've decided to share this before picture with you.) When I put it on yesterday, it flapped like a tent in the breeze. I measured, and at my widest stomach part, I could take it in 5 inches, more at the waist. My jumper is almost too big to wear!
And along that line... I've been sifting through my underwear for the last couple of months. With my bras, I've gone from the last hook to the inner most hook and now, they are too big. Fortunately, I've had more than one size of panties, and so I've been able to find some that fit, but I'm almost out of the smallest size I have... and I can't imagine how embarrasing it would be to have panties slide off of me because they are too big! I bought some scented drawer liner at TJ Maxx yesterday, part of my incentive to sort through the underwear drawer again. I'm throwing out everything that doesn't fit, and when I have a clear inventory, I'll know what (or when) I need to go underwear shopping. But that day is coming soon!
Wednesday, June 05, 2002
Week 22
A Small Gain, Nothing Tragic
The scales this week reported a half pound gain. I'm not worried about that. After losing nearly 5 pounds last week, I'm sure that some of this is the natural up and down movement of my weight. I've done pretty well this week, even with the munchies attacking me, I haven't blown it. So I can live with whatever the scales tell me. Even if this weight is slightly inflated (water, not enough trips to the bathroom, etc.) I know that over time, it is balanced out.
I'm doing MUCH better these days with less than exciting news from the scales. I'm sure this is partly because I've got such a good track record of results, partly because I've really learned to focus on my process and not the results, and partly because I've been through this before. Maybe I have gotten my "sea legs" for this journey, I'm not getting upset as easily by small things, even munchies.
I am taking my own advice, and I'm taking myself out to dinner tonight. Or maybe for a late lunch, since it is lunch time and I haven't eaten.... I can hear Mexican food calling my name! Besides, I have to return to LensCrafters because my new sunglasses have a small problem, so I might as well take care of it today.
A Small Gain, Nothing Tragic
The scales this week reported a half pound gain. I'm not worried about that. After losing nearly 5 pounds last week, I'm sure that some of this is the natural up and down movement of my weight. I've done pretty well this week, even with the munchies attacking me, I haven't blown it. So I can live with whatever the scales tell me. Even if this weight is slightly inflated (water, not enough trips to the bathroom, etc.) I know that over time, it is balanced out.
I'm doing MUCH better these days with less than exciting news from the scales. I'm sure this is partly because I've got such a good track record of results, partly because I've really learned to focus on my process and not the results, and partly because I've been through this before. Maybe I have gotten my "sea legs" for this journey, I'm not getting upset as easily by small things, even munchies.
I am taking my own advice, and I'm taking myself out to dinner tonight. Or maybe for a late lunch, since it is lunch time and I haven't eaten.... I can hear Mexican food calling my name! Besides, I have to return to LensCrafters because my new sunglasses have a small problem, so I might as well take care of it today.
Tuesday, June 04, 2002
Week 22
Fighting The Munchies
For the last couple of days, I've had the munchies. I've been craving crunchy foods, salty foods. Yep, potatoe chips, popcorn. I know this happens when I'm stressed, and I know I've been stressed. I missed a client deadline late last week, something that rarely happens. It isn't a disaster, I just pride myself on always coming in on time and under budget when possible. This time, it was out of my control. I have delivered the draft of the document to be reviewed, so I'm almost finished. I should be able to deliver the final version tomorrow. My other client work has been on the back burner for days now, and everything seems to be OK. But I'm still fighting the munchies.
It's more than that... I've been really hungry the last two days. The satisfaction factor in my food choices has been low. Maybe I've been eating the same things too much... I tend to do that. I've had a lot of sandwiches lately, and very little else. Maybe it's time to take myself out to dinner. I can't remember the last meal I ate in a restaurant... more than a month ago I'm sure. Maybe some extra variety will let me settle back in.
I missed my meeting on Monday because I was trying to catch a deadline. I'm planning to catch a meeting Wednesday at noon.
Otherwise, I've been taking good care of myself. I've been sleeping more than the usual amount, going to bed early in the evening and waking up in the middle of the night. But I love working those hours, and I've been waking up without the alarm nearly every night, which is also good. I've been thinking about taking myself out for a walk in the morning, while it is still dark (which means before 5 am in Phoenix) and cool. I am thinking I will do it. I'll let you know tomorrow.
Fighting The Munchies
For the last couple of days, I've had the munchies. I've been craving crunchy foods, salty foods. Yep, potatoe chips, popcorn. I know this happens when I'm stressed, and I know I've been stressed. I missed a client deadline late last week, something that rarely happens. It isn't a disaster, I just pride myself on always coming in on time and under budget when possible. This time, it was out of my control. I have delivered the draft of the document to be reviewed, so I'm almost finished. I should be able to deliver the final version tomorrow. My other client work has been on the back burner for days now, and everything seems to be OK. But I'm still fighting the munchies.
It's more than that... I've been really hungry the last two days. The satisfaction factor in my food choices has been low. Maybe I've been eating the same things too much... I tend to do that. I've had a lot of sandwiches lately, and very little else. Maybe it's time to take myself out to dinner. I can't remember the last meal I ate in a restaurant... more than a month ago I'm sure. Maybe some extra variety will let me settle back in.
I missed my meeting on Monday because I was trying to catch a deadline. I'm planning to catch a meeting Wednesday at noon.
Otherwise, I've been taking good care of myself. I've been sleeping more than the usual amount, going to bed early in the evening and waking up in the middle of the night. But I love working those hours, and I've been waking up without the alarm nearly every night, which is also good. I've been thinking about taking myself out for a walk in the morning, while it is still dark (which means before 5 am in Phoenix) and cool. I am thinking I will do it. I'll let you know tomorrow.
Saturday, June 01, 2002
Week 21
Feeling Good
Sorry I haven't been here for a couple of days. I'm having trouble with Blogger, and have lost two entries to the Blogger black hole. I'm hoping THIS ONE will post. (Just tested, so far, so good!)
Several months ago, my mom told me that when I reach 35 pounds, she would buy me a new dress. So on Monday, when I crossed that point, I called her at work and the first thing I said was "You owe me!" -- not "hello" or any other salutation. She paused a minute, and then figured out what had happened, and responded by congratuating me. Now that I've reached that point, she has asked me every single time we have talked since that day if I have gone shopping yet. I have BARELY left my condo I've been so swamped this week. I promised myself (and her) that I would start shopping this weekend.
Since I was going to be out, I decided that perhaps it was time to take care of that nagging little personal errand I have been putting off for a while. The errand? Well, let's just say that in the last few months, my reading glasses have been more of a wall than a window. In fact, I've been taking them off because I can see better to read without them. Being over 40 (and quite informed about presbyopia from the TV commercials), and having watched all of my friends change their glasses after 40, I knew this wasn't going to be a fun trip. So when the LensCrafters at my neighborhood mall opened yesterday morning, I called and scheduled an exam for the afternoon.
My plan started out simple... I would hit the mall a bit early and do some dress shopping (Robinson May was my destination) and maybe do a bit more dress shopping while I waited for my glasses to be made. But once I had made plans to escape, I got a brilliant idea... it was FRIDAY after all, and even though I missed last week, I've been taking in a Friday noon matinee at my local Harkins theatre with stadium style love seats, and I've been dying to see About A Boy. So, I plotted an earlier escape... an 11:00 matinee, drive to the mall, lunch in the food court, dress shopping until 2:30, my eye exam, and some minor shopping while my glasses were being made. Now, I've been up and working since 4 am, so I would have a 6 hour work day in already, so this didn't feel like I was really playing hookey.
Then, I remembered that I still had my paycheck from last week to cash (I expected this weeks in the afternoon mail) and so I backed up my departure time a bit to include a stop at the bank. I had a full day planned.
The best laid plans often get off course. I started out great. The bank took forever because they were having computer problems, so it was good that I was early. Then, being the first Friday after school is out in my area, the line to buy tickets at the theatre was very long, so I'm standing outside in the sun while it is already 97 degrees at 10:45 am. Mostly, the people in line were going to see either Spirit or Star Wars. I had decided to purchase a souvenier cup for the theatre chain... for a $3.50 initial purchase, I can get $1 refills for the rest of the year. The cup was HUGE, and I asked the guy to only fill it half way! There were only a few people in my movie, and it was really great.
From there, I went to the mall and found the Subway in the food court. I've not eaten at a Subway in more than 5 years, but since I read an article at Weight Watchers about how to order the sandwiches smart, I thought I would try it. By the time I had eaten, I had no time really for dress shopping before my exam. So I arrived early and started shopping for frames. My plan was simple, replace the lenses in my existing frames, and get myself a pair of prescription sun glasses with their $99 special.
My eye doctor was a woman. I was very excited about this... in all of the years I've been to different LensCrafters, I've never seen any women! I thought that was great. But she wrote me a presecription for progressive lenses!!!! I had to have a serious talk with her. Right now, I only use the glasses for reading, at the computer and books. I didn't want to start wearing them more often! So, after some discussion, she agreed that I could live without the distance presecription and that the new reading preseption wouldn't work at the computer. She recommended using my existing glasses for the computer, and getting a new pair for reading, and if I wanted presecription sun glasses, to get them with the distance prescription. Yep, that's three pairs of glasses, all because I don't want to wear one pair all of the time. Well, and partly because I just don't want to need bifocals!
I had picked out very moderate priced frame for my sunglasses, under $100 (which is hard to find), and suddenly I had to really think about what I wanted to do. It would be cheaper to replace the lenses in my existing frames with the bifocal prescription and just get distance sun glasses. I spent some time, and in the end, went with the more expense and more stuff generating option. I bought a new pair of reading glasses and presecription sun glasses, both using the same frame. My total cost for the day was almost $400, twice what I had hoped for. I'm still not sure if I've done the right thing, but I've done it.
So, after they dialate my pupils, I have a strange reaction, getting really light sensitive. And then, they tell me that because of the backlog, I will have to wait 3 hours to get my glasses. So I start out to do my dress shopping. But I stop in the mall to call my mom to tell her that she is officially very old now, because she has a kid who need bifocals. We have a good laugh. I head to Robinsons, and really want to dress shop, but something about the light and the focusing on things, is giving me a headache. The eye doc had recommended that because of the problem I was having, I probably shouldn't drive right away, and what would be good for me was to sit in a movie theatre in the dark while my eyes adjust. So, after a few minutes of painful shopping, I head down to the cinema to check to see what show starts next. It's The Sum Of All Fears, so I purchase a matinee ticket, which I notice is cheaper than the one I had bought at the same chain earlier in the day. When I get inside, I realize that it is because this theatre hasn't been refurbished with stadium style love seats. At least they are rocker seats... and the show isn't too crowded. So I spend the time waiting for my glasses watching Ben Affleck save the world from nuclear war. The movie was better than I had hoped. I like Clancy, but am not much of an Affleck fan. But he was really good in this one, he really changed my opinion of him.
So, I get out of the movie and head to the LensCrafter, get my glasses fitted, and head out with three glasses cases in my tiny purse. Between there and the parking garage, I stopped into a couple of shops and looked at dresses, and then stopped into a music store to pick up Under Rug Swept, the latest Alanis Morissette album. I really didn't need to spend any more money, and the mall stores are always a few bucks more... but it was right there, and I'm going to listen to it this afternoon. A girl has to splurge a little bit on herself.
And that gets me to the whole point of this entry:
Earlier in the week, I sent someone a picture of me that I had taken back on week 1, a headshot. When I sent it, I was shocked at how budgy my face looked. So, this week I took another one, and I was thrilled to really see the change in my face! I'm thrilled to have reached the 35 pound milestone. I'm loving my clothes these days, the looseness in the older things, and the great fit of the couple of new things. And I'm trying new foods out in public, and know that I'm making smart choices. I'm living a life that I can live with forever, and there is such a feeling of freedom and joy that comes with that. In the midst of working too much, it's nice that I've been able to take a few minutes for myself, and to really appreciate the wonderful things I'm doing for myself. (And it feels good to finally admit that I needed new glasses, too.)
Feeling Good
Sorry I haven't been here for a couple of days. I'm having trouble with Blogger, and have lost two entries to the Blogger black hole. I'm hoping THIS ONE will post. (Just tested, so far, so good!)
Several months ago, my mom told me that when I reach 35 pounds, she would buy me a new dress. So on Monday, when I crossed that point, I called her at work and the first thing I said was "You owe me!" -- not "hello" or any other salutation. She paused a minute, and then figured out what had happened, and responded by congratuating me. Now that I've reached that point, she has asked me every single time we have talked since that day if I have gone shopping yet. I have BARELY left my condo I've been so swamped this week. I promised myself (and her) that I would start shopping this weekend.
Since I was going to be out, I decided that perhaps it was time to take care of that nagging little personal errand I have been putting off for a while. The errand? Well, let's just say that in the last few months, my reading glasses have been more of a wall than a window. In fact, I've been taking them off because I can see better to read without them. Being over 40 (and quite informed about presbyopia from the TV commercials), and having watched all of my friends change their glasses after 40, I knew this wasn't going to be a fun trip. So when the LensCrafters at my neighborhood mall opened yesterday morning, I called and scheduled an exam for the afternoon.
My plan started out simple... I would hit the mall a bit early and do some dress shopping (Robinson May was my destination) and maybe do a bit more dress shopping while I waited for my glasses to be made. But once I had made plans to escape, I got a brilliant idea... it was FRIDAY after all, and even though I missed last week, I've been taking in a Friday noon matinee at my local Harkins theatre with stadium style love seats, and I've been dying to see About A Boy. So, I plotted an earlier escape... an 11:00 matinee, drive to the mall, lunch in the food court, dress shopping until 2:30, my eye exam, and some minor shopping while my glasses were being made. Now, I've been up and working since 4 am, so I would have a 6 hour work day in already, so this didn't feel like I was really playing hookey.
Then, I remembered that I still had my paycheck from last week to cash (I expected this weeks in the afternoon mail) and so I backed up my departure time a bit to include a stop at the bank. I had a full day planned.
The best laid plans often get off course. I started out great. The bank took forever because they were having computer problems, so it was good that I was early. Then, being the first Friday after school is out in my area, the line to buy tickets at the theatre was very long, so I'm standing outside in the sun while it is already 97 degrees at 10:45 am. Mostly, the people in line were going to see either Spirit or Star Wars. I had decided to purchase a souvenier cup for the theatre chain... for a $3.50 initial purchase, I can get $1 refills for the rest of the year. The cup was HUGE, and I asked the guy to only fill it half way! There were only a few people in my movie, and it was really great.
From there, I went to the mall and found the Subway in the food court. I've not eaten at a Subway in more than 5 years, but since I read an article at Weight Watchers about how to order the sandwiches smart, I thought I would try it. By the time I had eaten, I had no time really for dress shopping before my exam. So I arrived early and started shopping for frames. My plan was simple, replace the lenses in my existing frames, and get myself a pair of prescription sun glasses with their $99 special.
My eye doctor was a woman. I was very excited about this... in all of the years I've been to different LensCrafters, I've never seen any women! I thought that was great. But she wrote me a presecription for progressive lenses!!!! I had to have a serious talk with her. Right now, I only use the glasses for reading, at the computer and books. I didn't want to start wearing them more often! So, after some discussion, she agreed that I could live without the distance presecription and that the new reading preseption wouldn't work at the computer. She recommended using my existing glasses for the computer, and getting a new pair for reading, and if I wanted presecription sun glasses, to get them with the distance prescription. Yep, that's three pairs of glasses, all because I don't want to wear one pair all of the time. Well, and partly because I just don't want to need bifocals!
I had picked out very moderate priced frame for my sunglasses, under $100 (which is hard to find), and suddenly I had to really think about what I wanted to do. It would be cheaper to replace the lenses in my existing frames with the bifocal prescription and just get distance sun glasses. I spent some time, and in the end, went with the more expense and more stuff generating option. I bought a new pair of reading glasses and presecription sun glasses, both using the same frame. My total cost for the day was almost $400, twice what I had hoped for. I'm still not sure if I've done the right thing, but I've done it.
So, after they dialate my pupils, I have a strange reaction, getting really light sensitive. And then, they tell me that because of the backlog, I will have to wait 3 hours to get my glasses. So I start out to do my dress shopping. But I stop in the mall to call my mom to tell her that she is officially very old now, because she has a kid who need bifocals. We have a good laugh. I head to Robinsons, and really want to dress shop, but something about the light and the focusing on things, is giving me a headache. The eye doc had recommended that because of the problem I was having, I probably shouldn't drive right away, and what would be good for me was to sit in a movie theatre in the dark while my eyes adjust. So, after a few minutes of painful shopping, I head down to the cinema to check to see what show starts next. It's The Sum Of All Fears, so I purchase a matinee ticket, which I notice is cheaper than the one I had bought at the same chain earlier in the day. When I get inside, I realize that it is because this theatre hasn't been refurbished with stadium style love seats. At least they are rocker seats... and the show isn't too crowded. So I spend the time waiting for my glasses watching Ben Affleck save the world from nuclear war. The movie was better than I had hoped. I like Clancy, but am not much of an Affleck fan. But he was really good in this one, he really changed my opinion of him.
So, I get out of the movie and head to the LensCrafter, get my glasses fitted, and head out with three glasses cases in my tiny purse. Between there and the parking garage, I stopped into a couple of shops and looked at dresses, and then stopped into a music store to pick up Under Rug Swept, the latest Alanis Morissette album. I really didn't need to spend any more money, and the mall stores are always a few bucks more... but it was right there, and I'm going to listen to it this afternoon. A girl has to splurge a little bit on herself.
And that gets me to the whole point of this entry:
Earlier in the week, I sent someone a picture of me that I had taken back on week 1, a headshot. When I sent it, I was shocked at how budgy my face looked. So, this week I took another one, and I was thrilled to really see the change in my face! I'm thrilled to have reached the 35 pound milestone. I'm loving my clothes these days, the looseness in the older things, and the great fit of the couple of new things. And I'm trying new foods out in public, and know that I'm making smart choices. I'm living a life that I can live with forever, and there is such a feeling of freedom and joy that comes with that. In the midst of working too much, it's nice that I've been able to take a few minutes for myself, and to really appreciate the wonderful things I'm doing for myself. (And it feels good to finally admit that I needed new glasses, too.)
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