I am happy to report that I maintained and even improved my loss during the holiday trip to see the family. I did, however give myself permission to indulge a bit the last couple of days. I did not go overboard, but had some treats (in moderation) I wouldn’t normally have…pizza, chex mix, pancakes, etc. It was nice, but I’m not sad to get back on-plan. I’m looking forward to the next 10% loss. I’m a little nervous to weigh myself tomorrow, but I know whatever it is will be gone in a couple days. I plan to stop by a TOPS or WW meeting or 2 this week, which is my reward for meeting my year-end goal. I have to decide which I want to join and then…JOIN! I’m hoping I’ll just click with a group and it’ll be an easy decision, but we’ll see. Anyway, I’m glad to start out the new year with no regrets or resolutions to make because they’re already made and in action. Life is good! God is great!!
I’m literally sick and tired. I must’ve caught something from one of the kids or something. I’m still down another pound, so I won’t even complain! Only 3-4 pounds ’til I reach my New Years goal. I’m very confident I can reach it. I’ve been putting some thought into making a list of non-food rewards. In the past, DH and I have always rewarded ourselves or celebrated with a big fattening meal out at one of our fave restaurants (2 of which are buffets!). Now I am thinking of wonderful rewards like a massage, a piece of exercise or health equipment, etc. My reward for meeting my new years goal is to join some kind of support group like Weight Watchers or TOPS. I’m looking forward to connecting with people locally/in person since I’ve really enjoyed the support and encouragement of 3FC online. Oh…Cool thing…I got a new scale that measures body fat and stuff. I love it! It’s so sick that I’m getting excited over such a weird thing, but oh well. DH likes it too. It gives a more complete picture…and more to think about than just weight. I may set some goals based on body fat instead of just weight. Yipee!!
Down another pound and a half today! I am starting a 3 month Biggest Loser challenge on 3FC which should help me stay on track for at least that long. I just realized this coming year (2009) is my next high school class reunion. I don’t have any info about it yet, so I don’t know if I can even go, but it’s another tool to motivate me toward a healthier lifestyle. I don’t really care what those people think of me, but I’d like to go and maybe catch up with some long-lost acquaintances. I keep in touch with the few people I was close with in school and they are well aware or what I look like, etc. But nobody wants to show up to something like that as “the fat chick” that people don’t even recognize. That somehow reminds me…I am so jealous of the difference in pants or dress sizes for people who are my weight or more, but taller (sometimes much taller). I guess I haven’t mentioned this here, but I am short (5′2″) and wear a size 18. I now weigh 194.4 and really didn’t think much of my weight/height/pant size relationship until I got on 3FC. OMG! There are people on there that weigh the same as me and wear 2 or more sizes smaller than me!! It’s like, “As if I’m not punished enough by not being able to reach things and having to have most of my pants hemmed…now I find out I wear 2-3 sizes larger than those tall ladies!!” (Tall being anything over 5′5″, in my book). God bless ‘em, I’m sure there’s some down side to being tall (at least there better be!). Anyway, all just tools to motivate me to keep going and I hope when I’m a size 8, I will no longer be thinking, “I bet that tall chick is a 4.”
My mom and I agreed at Thanksgiving to have a sort of contest for Christmas. Whoever loses the most weight by the time we celebrate Christmas at her house has to do a certain chore/favor for the other one. My mom is slightly taller and heavier than me, but she is very discouraged with her appearance and weight. She wants to start again (she’s tried many things, many times), so I was hoping we could help each other. I don’t want to make her feel guilty or whatever. I’m just hoping to encourage her that she can do it, even though there are moments when I’m not sure if I can. Anyway, how do I help encourage/motivate her without driving her crazy with checking-in? I also want to win, but hope it doesn’t discourage her if she loses. She’s had enough dissappointment with weight issues. She works hard (a nurse) and makes “convenient” food choices. She and my dad love a good Chinese Buffet…okay so do I…but it’s part of their lifestyle. To top it off, somehow my dad is losing weight and down to a new low and he often eats horribly. I guess what my parents do with their weight is their choice, but my mom and I are very good friends and I know she wants this. Oh well. Enough about that. I’ll let you know how I’m doing with it and I hope for the same success for her!
