Hello Black Team!
I know I mentioned this to someone before, but while I was shopping at the grocery store today without a list (
stupid, stupid me 
) and starving like I've never tasted food before
, I went over to the pet food aisle and picked up a
20lb bag of dog food to remind myself of what I've accomplished so far in the last 10 weeks. Granted that the weight is not distributed evenly, but it dang sure reminded me of what I was doing this for. I didn't even have to walk with the bag to remember what
271lbs felt like. Just picking it up was like a big old boom of thunder, or maybe like a "you could've had a V8" thump on the head.
I highly recommend these little reminders when...
- you think you've accomplished nothing
- the scale shows a 1 or 2
lb loss
- you're hungry for everything in sight and you have a big empty shopping cart, and a checkcard
I think the smallest sized bag is 4 pounds, but you can always go and grab several 1
lb bags of flour. I know it helped me, because now I'm at home having a normal, healthy dinner.
Julz:
I know we didn't make the 22lbs goal this week, but I love that you are so uplifting and motivating and supportive. 
for being you!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I think we're going to do a destination wedding in Kauai, HI. I've looked around at some things and I'm waiting for some locations to get back to me about availability. My fiance and I did some pre-planning before getting engaged (setting up a budget and such) which is why I'm already a little ahead of the game.
Helpful Little Reminders
Congrats!!! I know what a good feeling that is! 
Keep up the awesome work!! 
at the "could've had a V8" comment! I've had those!!!! I like your suggestions though. It's nice to have a reminder of what you've lost (that sounds funny to say). Our son weighs about 36 pounds - and everytime I pick him up I think about that I've almost lost 36 pounds.... and he is a solid little man. 
Congrats on that, and moving into a new decade in your weight loss!!!
Congrats to everyone on thier weight losses so far!! And to those who gained like me, this is a new week, so keep your spirits up!! 
I was trying my hardest to eat good, and I thought I had. Plus all the walking we did, I haven't walked that much in a while. We walked everywhere!! I am going to chalk the gain up to TOM! Since I don't believe I would have gained had I not been on my period. So I will just behave myself and hopefully *fingers crossed* I will have a better week this week! 
