Not as good as I would have liked today. Did my walk this morning, packed a good lunch…. and left it home. Couldn’t find the Subway and ended up having McD’s frilled chicken for lunch… and if I was in a confessing mood I’d have to mention a few candies and 1 cookie that were set up right outside my office door all day. Tomorrow I will take my lunch. Tomorrow I will not let the sugar demons win. They can tempt me, but as I’ve read in all your posts tonight, the decision, the responsibility, the power to just say no – is MINE.
Well, AMMI, I did go weigh in later… at 277. I’ll try to remember to do it on time tomorrow. I kinda want a starting goal for this year. I intend to be so much small this time next year, and I’d like to see how far I can really take this thing.
HEATHER/AengusIWMommy, hang in there with that video! Just do the best you can and keep on trying, and then suddenly you’ll think “Hey, this is getting easier!” I know you can do it!
PATTI, ((hugs)) on both your leg pain and feeling bummed about holiday weight gain. I hope you know you aren’t alone, and look at the bright side: This holiday destructo-chow we’ve been surrounded with is only for a month – LAST month. NOW we can DO something for ourselves to make the next 11 months (and 11 years, etc.) healthier. We need to look forward instead of backwards whenever we can.
Ms WYLLENN, sounds like your on an improving trend, better each day. Lead on McDuff!
MELISSA/FrogLady – Sounds like you’ve got a great start on that 15 pounds! Go for it. The worst that can happen is you have to bump your goal date back a hair, but you’ll STILL be closer to your ultimate destination!
LILION…. Thin, Thin, Lilion! Sounds like you’re “in the zone” and ready to conquer the I.M., the scale, and that little ‘obesity’ category! GO GIRL!
Hey EMILY MAY & ZIGGY! I’m just getting back in the swing here myself. The holidays were tough, but we’ve got 11 months before we can use them as an excuse again, right? ONWARD!
WOW, ANNIE! (Dogpal) WTG with the sit ups & biking!!! I’m SO excited for you. I know you were having a rough time and not feeling well, so I’m especially glad for you that you’re doing so great with the exercise. It truly does make you feel better each day. I can’t believe I ever let myself stop sometimes. Keep it up!
MICHELLE, I know things must be really stressful, but I’m still looking forward to this move for you. It will be great when you’re finally somewhere where you can get out of the house. You said Seattle didn’t you? They have such a great park system there, and there will be so many wonderful new sights to see and a new city to get acquainted with. I hear they have a city or shopping area UNDER the city near the waterfront. I’d love to go exploring there! Just think of walking around there. The more walking you can do in the house before you leave, the happier and better shape you’ll be in to enjoy the new town. I know it’s big and intimidating – moving always is. But if you can walk off some of that stress now, you’ll be glad you did! BTW, I think of you every night I look to the North and think of The Lights. I still dream of seeing them some day. Good luck… and get going.
CATHERINE, You’d better HOPE they blame those missing wise men on hoodlums, but I think after your dive and subsequent confession, they just might guess who the guilty party was. I do hope your eyes are better!
As always, you hit a nail on the head when you wrote: “I had a choice in gaining this weight. I wasn’t in a coma being force fed. I always thought I was just hurting myself. It’s not true. I’ve hurt people in my life, in ways that I will never fully know or understand. I have to turn my life around and start making more positive impacts than negative ones. I can whine and moan about it being hard, and that I’m trying when I know in my heart that I’m not really, or I can grow the **** up finally, take responsibility for my actions, and live an authentic life. My Godmother’s funeral was yesterday, and my brother emailed me that it was standing room only in one of the largest Catholic churches in Oklahoma City. She touched so many people in a positive way. That’s how I want to be. I don’t want my husband to have to rent mourners for my funeral, or a fork lift to replace the pall bearers. Today is the last day I will ever be this weight again.”
You will have many, many mourners, because I believe you’re truly a sweet person with many gifts, and you share so much. But I pray it’s a long, LONG time from now! Much of what you wrote applies to me, as well… impacts, whining, growing up, responsibility… You’ve touched people here – I’m one of them. Thanks for coming back. And I am truly more sorry than words can say about your miscarriages.
SANDY – GO GET THAT GAZELLE for DAY NUMBER THREE!!! I’m sorry you have leg pain, and don’t hurt yourself if it’s too much. I think it’s great that you’re off to such a super New Year!
LUAN, Has anyone ever accused you of beating around the bush? HA! You tell it like it is!! I love that!
BRENDA, HI! Great that you got that water in the other day. I have a new friend at work that’s my water chugging buddy. We call each other to remind each other to keep drinking. I’m not doing as well as I should yet, but 5 trips to the powder room, before lunch! is rather inconvenient.
Hi ANNA! Hi SARA! Keep up the good progress ladies!
Ooooooh, MONA LISA – Don’t get me talking about my boys. They’re my favorite topic!
I have three horses but have spent the last several years on the ground, afraid to ride since my balance was so bad at 340 and felt sorry for the guy on the bottom. I’ve started riding more lately. I bought my dream horse, a friesian, 2 years ago. He’s 4 now, will be 5 in the spring, and I just HAVE to be able to ride him this year. GREAT job on escaping the temptation of the cupcake!!! I credit you with my motto of the day.
GET THEE BEHIND ME, HOSTESS! … And by that I DON’T mean get on my behind!
