I almost forgot! It really helps to think about our non-scale victories.

Today I sent out a resume/cover letter to Hospice.

I just realized that since I started this (very slow, sluggish, backwards) weight loss journey I have gone from "Obese" to "Overweight" on the BMI scale! That makes me very, very happy.
The next goal: To become "normal" (they should really label this "healthy" instead of "normal")! "Normal" goal: 159 Wow, that means that by this summer I could be at a healthy weight. I think I need to print that out and post it somewhere!

Outstanding, Melissa! I need to move from morbidly obese to obese!

You go, Melissa! That's a great goal!

It was dark when I walked in this morning, so when I was walking down the hallway past the windows, I could see my reflection. I thought, "wow, you're looking pretty slim there, girlie!" and then said to myself, "maybe you should stop trying to lose and just maintain." Of course, I immediately said, "nah" and kept walking.

But it was a momentary good feeling.

Kath, you are TOO funny. But, until you're convinced that you're at a good weight you won't be satisfied. Your opinon is the one that matters. I look at my reflection and say.....who's that?!

I got pinched after my workout today, and I'm down to 24% body fat. For my age, that puts me in a good range. It was also harder for him to pinch me in certain areas because of what I've lost. So that was pretty cool. I needed to do that, because I think I gained (again) over the weekend.

Maria......I thought you meant really pinched....like on the behind! Congratulations now that I know what happened.

Hey, I'd take that too- my trainer looks like Vin Diesel!

Well trying to get back on track so nsv's are pretty slim these days...but was at a meeting this afternoon and co-worker came in w/her tea (I was having some coffee) and 2 of these round sugar coated chocolate cookies (looked home made!).

She gave me one and insisted I have it - hmmmmm so I let it sit for awhile - she then 'reminded' me it was for me. So I had a little bite - and you know what - it did not taste that great! One more bite and I was convinced I did not need or want this cookie - I kinda moved it around a bit - wrapped it in my napkin and was able to dispose of it when she wasn't looking!

Of course I am starving now and have eaten my veggies w/dip and can't wait to get home to eat dinner!

Frouf

This is huge for the sugar-loving, Frouf! Congratulations.

...and don't forget today's non chocolate bar eating event! Colleague bought me and another course attendee those big fundraising chocolate bars as a treat and I did not eat mine and shall bring it home for further consumption and distribution among other family members!

Frouf

What have they done with the sugar addicted Froufie?