Stuff.
Still busy at work. I had to make time to post while my boss is out for a little while. I kept getting that nagging feeling in the back of my mind that I needed to. I’m OCD about it, plus, I like to post to keep me centered and accountable.
We’ve had alot of deadlines at work with a pending courtcase so alot of BS with that. Then handling 2 upper admininistrative offices (an attorney and a VP) is keeping me hopping. I don’t know when the lady that I’m covering for will be back. She went to visit her family several states away because her dad is getting a pacemaker, so who knows. She may not even be back next week. Its all good. I’m thankful to be employed.
What is with these girls around campus (and every where) wearing Uggs with shorts and mini skirts?!?!?!? This is not a good look. Its one of my pet peeves - the same as dragging your feet with those boots on or those ugly frumpy clogs. OMG! On an episode of What Not to Wear one day Clinton was saying how those ugly clogs look like baked potatoes! LMAO! He is right!
My daughter headed to Ocean City this morning with her BF for a long weekend. I’ll probably weigh 90 pounds by the time she gets back from worrying. Not that she’ll get into trouble - worring about 5 hours on the road and weirdos all around. I have to let her go some time. I just pray about it.
Last weekend I saw my estranged husbands parents at a fall festival. My MIL told me that I looked slim and that she could really tell that I was losing weight. Good. 
Let her report back to my ex. I looked cute too. LOL. You never know who you’re going to run into, right? Next Friday I go to the attorney to see about finally getting divorced. I can’t freakin’ wait!
I feel my motivation slowing going away again. DAMN IT! I think I’m getting bored. I need to invent some sort of challenge for myself. Maybe that will help. I sure as hell hope so. Why do I keep losing motivation? Why am I so good for a few days and then go off for a few days? Why do I keep bouncing back and forth between the same few pounds? I HATE THIS! I wish I had the willpower or whatever it is that I need to keep going day after day. I need advice, ladies!
Hope you’re having a wonderful day! 
Filed under: Uncategorized on October 22nd, 2009
1) YES about the ugg boots and mini skirts! I saw some HS girls walking around with those on… FUGLY!
2) I wish I had an answer for you about the motivation thing. I’m finishing up my 12 week challenge spreadsheet so I’ll post it for you guys and maybe you can get some ideas? Of course I also ordered a new workout DVD set that’s 12 weeks long so that provided a lot of the structure. I don’t know, I am finding that planning and being accountable SOMEWHERE is what’s keeping me on track. That, and I don’t want to get fat again!
Yeah. I second (or third in this case) the Uggs thing. I also REALLY hate the pants in boot phenomenon. If it’s snowing - great, tuck your pants in your boots. But not in the middle of July!
*high five* on the looking adorable for your inlaws :D, and *high five* on the divorce.
I TOTALLY agree about the fuggs and ANYTHING save jeans. geesh
Motivation seems to be an issue for many. I wish I knew if Eileen was coming back for a November challenge or not. I have no problem creating some kind of challenge for us if she won’t, but I don’t want to step on her toes. Lemme think on it.
The UGGs with ANYTHING I don’t get at all — I have a pair from years and years ago because they are WARM and I wore them despite being ugly… But they’re still better than Crocs…
Many years ago I read a diet book written by a lawyer (and dieter) - I think it was called ‘Making the Case for Yourself’. What was interesting about it was that her recipe for success was that she changed diets as soon as she got bored. She dieted for like 2 years or something, but every time she would get out to the point of being bored, she switched. She noted how most people are really fired up on a diet for a few weeks, then taper off. She just used that over and over again. Reading that gave me permission to be less about ‘finding the right thing’ and more thinking about what would work for me right now.
… maybe that will help spark a solution for you?
It isn’t about motivation. It’s about making a decision.. yes or no. Motivation waxes and wanes so you cannot rely on that. Change your lifestyle to support the life YOU want to have. - keep junk out of the house so you wont’ eat it, keep gym clothes in car so it makes it easier to go to gym, plan your meals and caluculcate calories before you put the food in your moth.. stuff like that. make your plan as fail safe as possible!