Happy Monday Feathers!
First off, thank you all so much for the comments/compliments on my photos
Leila, Bayzee, Kakers, Krampus and Turbo! Krampus, I'm not sure what "NSFW" means, but I assume we are speaking the same language anyway; while the ones I posted are in lingerie, nothing is too provocative or showing. There are a few more from the shoot that do show my booty, more of my breasts, or are just a lot more sexual in nature. I didn't do anything totally topless/bottomless or anything (I just don't see the point) but there are some that I still don't feel as comfortable sharing.
So, the trip went well, as I mentioned. I was definitely a bit jealous of my friend and the way she was eating during the trip but I wasn't about to give in. She is originally from the town in PA we went to, so for her there were things that she grew up with that she HAD to have, which I totally get. There are some regional things she could only get there and had been looking forward to for a long time so I was happy to go with her to these places. I just chose to either not sample the goods (such as the homemade gigantic soft pretzels or chocolates) or chose a better option (as was the case when we went to Ruby Tuesday for dinner one night and a local cheesesteak joint another night) We also had to eat out for every meal because we were at a small hotel, but I still chose salads from Chik-fil-A and low calorie egg white sandwiches from Starbucks, Dunkin Doughnuts and Subway. All in all, my meals were more processed than I would have liked but I really can't beat myself up for that.
Heck, I was even given a bag of Wilbur Buds (the original (and most say better) Hershey Kiss)) and I haven't even touched them! I am going to bring them with me to Colorado for Thanksgiving and share.
I am glad that we're such poop talkers in here because I can share my woes with you all.
With the traveling and less-than-optimal diet I didn't poo for seriously like 3-4 days, which is NOT normal for me. Thank goodness it all caught up this morning! I can't seem to stop today... hahaha
Speaking of Thanksgiving; I mentioned that the plans have changed but it's not entirely horrid. Basically, I have been traveling A LOT already the past couple of weeks and I'm tired! The plan was to fly into CO on Tuesday night and then when my husband got off work on Wednesday he and I would drive 10 hours to my BFFs house in UT. The problem is that we wouldn't get there until about 4am on Thanksgiving Day if we drove straight through. We would then take a nap, eat, and then have to head back to CO early the next day so I could catch my flight Saturday morning.
Basically, we are talking 20 hours of driving for a 24 hour visit... plus two days of air travel on either side of that. It was OK, but my BFFs husband can't make it home for Thanksgiving so my husband is bummed he can't see his bromance partner and it isn't really worth it for him.
I know my BFF is disappointed, but I did get to spend this weekend with her doing the drive to PA and the photo shoot, so that's something. I also told her I will go visit her in January for a few days of more relaxing visiting where we can shop, hit the spa, and RELAX... not just rush.
Anyway, I still have air travel to CO planned, so my husband and I decided to just do Turkey Day our way. Rather than spend it with his family at their ranch. I love his aunt and uncle, and their place is fun... but not for Thanksgiving. Its DIRTY. Like, Hoarders style dirty. That's not how I want to spend Thanksgiving; partying out in the barn that smells like cattle and eating dinner buffet style on a bale of hay... and then having to traipse into the disgusting house when I want to pee. No thanks. Again, super fun party location but not Thanksgiving!)
Anyway, we rented a suite at Colorado Springs' swankiest hotel and are having dinner out at one of their restraunts. We are going to dress up and drink cocktails all day and have a super indulgent dinner and not worry about cleaning up, cooking, or (for me) battling with leftovers for the next few days!
Today is my podiatry appointment so maybe I will find out what is going on with my feet and whether or not/when I need surgery for the bone spurs. Hopefully they can also do something about my plantar facitis!
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Philana - Welcome back stranger! Get your booty back on plan girl!
Krampus - Maybe you viciously attacked the bean dip because of TOM? Maybe it was just really good bean dip though.
I'm sorry to hear about your rabbit pellets... hahaha, why is that so frustrating for us all?!
And size 2 pants?! Whoot!! Scales are one thing, but clothes (vanity/irregular sizes or not) are always fun to see progress with.
Pixelllate - I found that cheapo little mask at a Halloween store and thought it would be fun for the shoot. I seriously spent some $$ on lingerie and accessories and didn't even use it all, or used it for like one shot. LOL
At least the mask was cheap!
I'm sorry you are still feeling so out of sorts with your routine, but not binging is definitely something! I am in the same place as you; I'm aknowledging that for whatever reasons in life it's throwing my routine/appetite/cravings out of whack and I'm hanging on some days by the skin of my teeth. Right now just NOT gaining weight and NOT binging are the key goals I'm focusing on. So far I think you and I are both doing okay. This is one of those periods where focusing on 'persistence over perfection' is important. Heck, for ALL of us Feather's really. After all, it's the holiday season and that can be SO HARD!
Turbo - Thanks woman! LOL, I'm sorry you were less than happy with the scale readout this morning, but cheese fondue and bread?! Um, that is amazingly delicious... at least you enjoyed it and know where the increase came from! Some people jump on the scale and see a gain overnight and have been perfectly following their plan. Besides I know its a broken record but you KNOW that a lot of whatever gain you saw was the actual food in your body, water weight, etc. Just clean it up for a few days and watch it fall away!
Bayzee - I am totally a planner and it helps me so much. I'm sure it will help you too.
You have willpower to spare if you can say no to your vice AFTER wine! OMG I can normally turn down sweets (which are my vice) but if I have been drinking all bets are off. Heck, I don't even drink a single drop unless I'm already planning on a Treat Meal/Day because there is no way I can have a glass or two and then eat my normal healthy food. You're my hero right now.
** I know I hardly scratched the surface of catching up on personals but I did read them all from the past couple of days! Much love, hugs (or Jugs, whichever you prefer) to
Chickie, LockItUp (Wherever you are hiding yourself these past few days),
Mottainai and the rest of the ladies!
