I did it!
Drumroll please….248.5! I made my goal to be below 250 by today. I also was PERFECT this week with diet and exercise. Once I got through Monday it actually made it easier b/c during times that I was tempted I was able to tell myself “Nope, you’re being perfect this week.” Instead of having to focus on being on plan for months and months to reach my ultimate goal, I was able to only look at this week.
As an added bonus, I pulled out some clothes from when I was at my lowest weight 3-4 years ago, 223. The pants are all size 18’s and I was able to put on every pair. Granted, I don’t want to go out in public w/them b/c they look like they’re painted on, but they buttoned and zipped w/o me having to lay down, suck in my gut, say a prayer, etc. I would guess once I drop about 10 more pounds I will be able to add these to my wardrobe. Since we’re really trying to pinch our pennies in case we have to move, this is like shopping w/o spending a dime!!! And, it’s making me realize that my ultimate goal weight might be higher than the 150 I had earlier predicted. If I’m about the same size I was years ago but still 20 pounds heavier, my body composition might have switched. Oh yeah, I also dropped 1% body fat this week!!!
Now I need to make sure that all of my hard work doesn’t get erased this week. I know that it’s impossible to remain perfect indefinitely and I don’t want to put the weight back on. I vow to NEVER see 250 again on the scale. Maybe I’ll make a bet w/myself that if I do I have to contribute money to the presidential campaign of the candidate that I don’t want to win (you can guess who that it is but it keeps me awake at night thinking that this guy might be our next president). We do have our family reunion today and I am going to enjoy the food. All of these farm women in my family know how to cook and it’s food I don’t generally have a chance to eat. But I have to make sure that I don’t become a gluttonous pig. So I have already worked out this morning (pilates/yoga DVD) and ate a healthy breakfast. I’m also bringing a fairly healthy salad to share. Actually, I’m going to share the recipe b/c it’s low fat, super easy and can work as a salad or a dessert.
1 can light cherry pie filling (blueberry would also be yummy)
1 can fat free sweetened condensed milk
1 8-oz carton light cool whip
chopped nuts for topping
Mix the 1st three ingredients and sprinkle the nuts on top. Refrigerate and serve. Voila, that easy!
I actually skipped the nuts this time b/c I couldn’t find the ones I like and it will be lower in calories.
Have a great Sunday, chickies! Progress toward workout goal: 51/250
Yay for the scale! Yay for the 240s!
Have fun at your reunion!
Great post! Thanks for your comment on my blog, too!! I am going to have a “perfect week” this week… and now that you mention it, I don’t ever want to see the 250s again, either… last month I kicked them out and got into the 240s… so this is my week to stick it! That recipe looks great too… gonna copy it down. Thanks!
Great job getting into the 240s!
Woo Hoo! Good for you!
Hey Chickie! I was so grateful for your reply on my blog and LOVED reading yours. I don’t know why I am so amazed that I can completely relate to everyone here! I could actually SEE you getting into your size 18 jeans WITHOUT having to lay down, suck in your gut and say a prayer and I REALLY appreciated the laugh. Man oh Man girl, have I ever been there. (”Quick… grab a comb while I’m laying down so I can shove the front pockets back in to where they belong!”)
I bet you’re going to be COMFORTABLY wearing those jeans sooner than you think, and they will NOT be making you “Comfortably Numb” cutting off all circulation, either!
Keep Up The GREAT Work & Blog On, Sistah-Girl!
Catherine
Congratulations!
Brandie, awesome job, girl! You deserve more than a drum roll…where the devil is the whole damn band?
There’s no stopping ya now!
Awesome! I am so with you on the pants! LOL Can’t wait! Way to go!!
Delita
http://3fatchicks.com/diet-blogs/delitaagain/
YOU DID IT!!!
Congratulations, Brandie! I’m so happy for you! You should be so proud of yourself! You’re an inspiration to the Sisterhood of the Chicks!
((((BIG HUGS!))))