Okay, I'm back everyone!! Not much to report as far as today goes, so I guess I'll get on to the personals!
Melissa, unfortunately I'm not done with finals either... haha. Today was only blank because my exam was an essay that I'm supposed to email to the prof. Tomorrow will be my last, and probably hardest exam, and even that shouldn't be too bad. It's for art appreciation. I got lucky this semester that a lot of my profs were all for phoning in the finals. As far as bras go, I finally broke down and bought 4 more of the same bras I've been wearing for years because my mom kept telling me that mine were falling apart and I needed more. I felt bad about buying them because I hope to not be able to wear them for much longer! I can't wait until I can actually have my selection of bras and not get stuck with the plain, ugly ones.
Shelby, it's great that you've decided that you're worth looking stylish and buying nice clothes, even before you get to goal! I've slowed down buying clothes since I've been losing weight, but not THAT much. I'm a shop-a-holic. I sometimes even buy clothes that are WAY too small (I have an outfit in a size 12) just so I'll have something to look forward to.
Karen, I'm not a runner, but I do agree with going to a specialty running store so they can check out your feet. Other than that, I've always found that New Balance shoes are the best, but that could just be my foot.
Erika, sorry about TOM. I can completely empathize with you on that, as that's the reason why my weight loss is stalled at the moment. Oh well, better that reason than something to do with food! Haha.
Love, that sounds like a really great plan you've got going there. I admire those that can actually plan their meals ahead!!
Amber, I can relate to your problem with food pushers! Mine aren't even always the same person, and none of them do it all of the time. For example, last night I went with my mom to Chili's... I got the tilapia with pico de gallo and chimichurri sauce (I could afford the 680 calories), and she got the cheeseburger. Well, when food came, she kept saying "I've got TONS of french fries here... you can take some off of my hands if you want." I had a few, maybe 3 or 4, and then she started with the burger.. "Oh this burger is WAY too big, I'm not going to be able to finish it... take 1/4 from me." Well, I did. Luckily, I didn't go to overboard on the calories, but it could have been MUCH worse had it actually been a food that I can't resist, like chocolate mousse cake.
Charity, good luck finding your happy medium again! I hope to find mine, too. I think I've been doing okay, but I'm definitely getting bored with my current selection, especially grilled chicken manifesting itself in the form of salads, stir fries, etc. Maybe we just need some new recipes? Haha.
Everyone else, have a great OP day!
-Lindsey