It’s all up to me

I have a feeling this post today is going to be full of a lot of random thoughts, so bear with me.

First of all, the fashion show in my class was a blast.  It’s kind of weird how 13 year old boys like to parade around in my skirts and high heels.  Of course none of the principals could come down and see, they always seem to pop in when they’re working on a worksheet.  Oh well, I know I did a good job and that’s what matters.  It was kind of cool, though, to see some of the kids in my clothes.  Some skirts that I have bought for the spring are still a tiny bit too small but pretty close to fitting so I threw them in the pile.  They weren’t as huge on the kids as I thought they might be.  Maybe I’m closer to normal size than I think I am.

At the gym I had to put in 15 minutes on the bike before the treadclimber was available.  After my alloted 30 minutes on that machine I only had about 5 minutes before I had to go home so I thought I would try the elliptical.  I actually liked it and it wasn’t as hard as I remembered.  I will definitely incorporate this into my program.

Tomorrow I’m going to have to get up early to workout b/c I have a wake to attend after school.  I was considering skipping the morning workout b/c I’m still more tired than usual from the pneumonia but I’m finally back in the right frame of mind w/eating and exercise and I don’t want to disrupt the flow.  I’m going to do a pilates DVD that adds weights for upper body so it won’t tire me out for the day.  Actually, I’m sure it will give me energy.  I will do this!

I have added another short-term goal to my plan.  In addition to being 222 or smaller by my younger son’s birthday (my lowest weight before getting pregnant was 223) I want to be in the 220’s by my older son’s birthday in mid-March.  It might seem like a lot to lose in 3 1/2 weeks but I know I’ll probably drop 5 pounds this week since it’s my first week on plan in weeks.  Then I only have to lose 2-3 pounds a week which is challenging but doable.  Aah, to see the 220’s again, it makes one-derland seem like it’s nearby

Days on plan this month:  2

Progress toward workout goal:  179/250