Wherever it takes me

for 20 lbs down plus another 2!!!  That’s right - 3 lbs down this week making a total of 22 lbs down in 11 weeks!!  I am so psyched I can’t even tell you!! 

I feel so good, and honestly, just so proud of myself for sticking to it.  I know a lot of it for me is the accountability factor.  I know that I am accountable to my WW leader, my department who I’ve coerced into a “biggest loser” competition, my friends and the FB community who now knows my work out schedule.  LOL

Keep trucking gals!!

I went to the orthopedist yesterday regarding my left knee pain.  Evidently my knee cap is out of alignment and there really isn’t much that they can do about it.  The doctor ordered physical therapy 3 x a week for 6 weeks.  What a commitment……  But if it helps to build up the muscle and lessens the pain that I’m in I’ll try it.

In addition, I found out that the shoulder pain that I have had for the last 4 1/2 years that was attributed to a rotator cuff injury was actually a broken clavicle that never got any treatment.  I was pregnant at the time of the injury and the doctor in the ER refused to treat me and accused me of being drug seeking and trying to harm my child.  So there was never an xray done and therefore the appropriate treatment was never obtained….

Hopefully none of this will impact my exercise plans and weight loss…..

So I have a fancy-schmancy event at the Plaza tomorrow night, and of course I needed a dress for it.  So I went to Macy’s during my lunch yesterday but did not find anything that I loved.  Although, I did fit into a couple of size 14’s which was thrilling

Then, last night after work I headed to Dress Barn (there was also a Marshalls and a Fashion Bug in the shopping center so I knew I would find SOMETHING!).  And, I went over to the “regular” side, not the Women’s side, and found a few dresses.  The dress that I wound up getting is a size 14 and very cute.  I am very happy because this was my first shopping victory

My husband asked me when the last time I wore a 14 was and I had to answer that it was before we even met……more than 13 years.  That’s just crazy!!

But I am at 19lbs down!!!  Another 2.2 lost this week!!!!   YYYYAAAAYYYY 

I cannot believe how good I feel about all the positive changes in my attitude, and choices, and movements.  I still don’t see the difference in the mirror or in clothes, though others mention the changes they see.  But, I don’t need to see them yet.  I know in my head (which is really where I think it matters most) that the weight is finally coming off.

So far I’m having a pretty good week.  My busy time at work is easing into the monthly downtime period.  I love this week of the month.  I feel like I get so much of myself together, rather than the running ragged that happens the rest of the time.

Food hasn’t been great this week, but I still have time to make up for that.  Zumba last night was fantastic - I’m so glad that I’ve found it and can keep going with it.  I made a new gym friend last night who was taking the class for the first time.  She loved it and said that she’ll definitely be back so that’s nice.  My Monday night class is hard because I don’t know anyone there.  I do that one all by myself which isn’t the end of the world but it’s nice to have someone there to talk to and be friendly with.

Tonight is going to be a “take it easy” night for me.  My knee has been hurting since Saturday so I’m hoping that going easy tonight will let that heal and keep me on track for the rest of my exercise goals this week.  I also desperately need some good sleep so will be heading to bed early.

Another pound that is :)  I’m so glad that even among weeks of high stress, frustration, and little sleep I can still manage to lose weight! 

Tomorrow is Easter.  The eggs are decorated, the girls are asleep, and the eggs are being hidden.  I have no plans beyond breakfast in the morning with my dad and the kids and I am beyond thrilled about that. 

I hope that everyone has a wonderful week. 

My life is spinning out of control.  It has been for awhile now, but it’s really come to a head in the last couple of weeks.  Part of what has kept me going with the weight loss and exercise is that I am able to control that.  It’s still what’s keeping me going. 

Ugh………………………

Another weigh in has come and gone and I am down another .8lbs.  I’m perfectly fine with that.  That brings me to 15.8lbs in 9 weeks.  I am happy with my rate of loss and my changes in attitude and action. 

This weekend was a wash.  I was supposed to have a booth at a flea market all day yesteday selling my diaper cakes and by 9:00am 98% of the vendors had packed up and left.  In order to “stick it out” and, in part, prove my mom wrong I tried to stay.  But, people were driving into the parking lot, seeing that there were no vendors and turning right around.  So disappointing!  I did get a lot done yesterday though. 

Today, the girls and I are hanging out with my mom and her fiance and celebrating my oldest’s birthday.  Then Sunday dinner at my dad’s tonight.  One day I will put my foot down and claim my weekends for myself!!  Not this weekend though

I have a busy week ahead of me.  I’m in the middle of my busy time at work and DD’s birthday is Wednesday and my husband’s birthday is Thursday, and Easter this weekend.  Plus need to get in my workouts.  I WILL get to my Wednesday morning class this week regardless of whether or not the young DD keeps me awake all night.  I really missed it this week.

I’m sure I’ll check in along the week.  Good luck to all competing in the challenges and to everyone on meeting their personal goals!