Happy Friday coaches and buddies,
My every other Friday off work.
Today's big news
Tomorrow is my official weekly weigh-in but today the scale is <icon for drum roll> at 201.4. Getting so close to a milestone!
Oh, last night I was so close to disaster. DH's birthday cake is still loitering in the kitchen as are my very favorite sun-dried tomato rolls. I was bargining with myself "one piece of cake or one roll will be OK", "I'll just have ONE" Yes, one piece or one roll would probably be OK but I'm just not confident that I could stop at one just yet. Plus the thought of endangering my downward trend stopped me. So..I went to bed with my nightly treat of 1oz of dry roasted peanuts and my book. Whew, danger avoided.
BillBlueEyes Yes, my obligation/commitment to crummy books is pretty nutso. I pondered today's quote for a bit, I can't remember if I felt good being overfull or if I just never paid attention until I was stuffed. Kudos on the evening walk! Brrr on the way home.
BeverlyJoy I hope your back is better. I have experienced back muscle "fatigue" and that's nasty but never severe discomfort. I can't imagine what your going through with real pain.
Lots of credits for all the positive things you did.
IBelieveInMeToo Last time I lost weight (grrr, hate saying that) I gave away all my "fat clothes" too. I had started a nice new wardrobe for my 150 pound body and went up, up, up. I packed away all the size 6/8 because they are quality, classic pieces. So I know I have my plus sizes and I know where my 6/8 clothes are but I can't figure out what I wore in between and where those clothes could be. I know I wore SOMETHING. While working on declutter this weekend, I'm going to do a search/rescue because it won't be long before I'm going to need something. <Wait a minute, this was adddressed to you, not all about me> I wanted to second your statement "this is it" no more up and down. You and I are so close weight wise and goal wise. We CAN do this and we will.
BigChiefDave Kudos on the stable weight with all the celebrating going on. That's an achievement. That's how thin people do it, I think. They handle big food events in balance and moderation. And yes, getting into clothes that didn't fit before is a big deal. So much more tangible than the numbers on the scale.
Beth I'm so admiring your committment and work on planning. I am going to check out MFP today. (I am eating 2 days with my own plan this weekend) I identify with what you have said in the past about typically eating what sounds good at the time. I do that as well, but it frequently resulted in last minute choices that were not so healthy, eating out etc. It sure contributed to my weight. Anyway, big
to you. And, ummmm, being able to get your jeans off without unbuttoning...WhooHoo and time to go closet shopping!
Lexxiiss Big victory over the old habits by skipping the banana. I'm impressed with your excellent choices in the face of "bar food". How was the game?
NationalParker Great score on the shirt! Yup, on your assessment of lunchmate being a blow hard. You were being so diplomatic in your first post about her
she sounded like a PITA to me. I very much dislike being preached at. I can do my own research, thank you very much. Plus eliminating a huge food group (unless medically necessary) is a short term proposition (in my humble opinion). I have a friend who has celiac disease and can't eat gluten. She snacks on Cheetos
. Wild temperature swings in your world too? 5 degrees???? ouch, I'll quit complaining about the 20's. I grew up in an area where it was rarely above 10 degrees in the winter. After a certain point it doesn't matter what the temperature says: it's just damn cold. Yay on the pound drop!
MaryAnn Safe trip to you! Great job chosing treats you don't like, good disincentive! Enjoy your time on the ocean, I'm pea green with envy
. Congrats on the official ticker change! I'm a mental stickler for "official" weights (for myself). What's up with that?
Today is a big day for
BootedKitty. I hope it's wonderful.
OnebyOne I hope things are going smoothly for you today.
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