Thank you all so very, very much for your words of encouragement and support. I can't begin to tell you how much it means to me. Just reading your words improved my mood greatly.
I'm trying to pinpoint what exactly it was that I "had" when I lost the weight before. What was it that clicked and helped me to be successful? I'm still not sure what that thing is, but I am going to try to keep my eating half-way under control while mastering the exercise aspect of weight loss. When I very first started WW, I had been going to a gym almost daily and working out for two months. It was a habit that I had already established, so joining WW and adding the proper eating habits wasn't too tough. The other day, I said that I don't have the time to work out, but I'm going to TRY to force myself out of bed (really not a morning person) to do 1/2 hour of either the 2 mile WATP, or Firm Body Sculpt (upper one day and lower the next), or Firm AbSculpt. This morning I forced myself up for a 1/2 hour of Pilates matwork and nearly fell asleep on the mat.
I think something a little more active may be the way to go in the mornings. I really want to get myself in the habit of exercising like that. Hopefully, getting my eating under control will follow.
So, enough of that weight-loss talk. Sheesh, you'd think this was a weight los board or something.
I went last night to get my hair highlighted. It's gorgeous! I recently had this same lady cut my hair up to about shoulder length and was pleased, so I should have known I'd love the hightlights. She did the slightest change in color for the actual highlights, and then did a "toner" in an apricot shade that made my boring ol' brown hair just a tiny bit more gold. I'm thrilled. Of course, nobody here at work has noticed. Which actually might be a good thing--that means it's subtle (which is what I was going for).
Anybody planning anything fun for the weekend? I'm going to a bachelorette party that should be a fun time. The girl who's throwing it has rented a bus and I heard something about strippers.
That's Saturday night. Friday night, Aaron and I will probably rent a video. I wonder what's coming out--any suggestions?
So, that's what I got going on here.
Kier--It's good to see that you're popping in when you can and that all is going well for you. Hope you're having fun racing The Bullet!
Loritl--Hello there and welcome to the group! Thank you for sharing your thoughts/suggestions. I'm going to have to try to use your idea for meal planning--just do it when I have a few minutes. I wonder if I can do it when I'm driving in the car. (Just kidding!) And you totally didn't sound like you were lecturing me in your response on Monday.
Oh, and I totally understand how you feel-this forum is TOTALLY addictive.
Amy--Thank you for sharing your success with us, it is inspiring. You're exactly right when you say "if I can do it, anyone can". When I lost that 40 lbs, I remember thinking "that wasn't so hard" and feeling like anyone can do it. (Unfortunately, I'm not feeling like that now.) I'd love to see your before and after pictures!
Amy Jo--I LOVE your screen name and your avatar. Adorable!
Belle--I'm really toying with whether or not to keep the second job. I know that a week or two off from there would be a good thing for me, but my manager has the schedule made up for almost the entire summer! But you're right--I have to find the cause of my troubles and treat it, treating the symptom (eating) won't be enough in the long-term. How was WI?
KT--Way to go on the 3 lbs!
That's wonderful! Your suggestion of taking a walk is a good idea. I thought a little bit about how to finagle that here and I think I know how I'll work it out. Now, if I can remember to bring some walking shoes to work...
JenL--Hi there! Welcome back! I really remember that incident you're talking about--I was hesitant to post for a long time because I felt like I had to carefully censor what I was posting. I didn't like that one bit. I'm glad to see that you're back and having success!
Ali--Yep, my work has a program like yours. I can call or visit and they'll refer me to someone. I'm a little bit scared to do it, though, for no good reason. I'm like you--it's not like me to be this down, that's not my nature. I hope you feel better--both physically and emotionally--soon! It's so hard to eat right when you're not feeling well.
Holy chatterbox! I'm going to get some work done and will pop in later when I can.
Slow and Steady Wednesday
I get to tackle eating on the road tomorrow- I HATE eating on the road...it's really really tough to eat well. Open houses are the worst, they have old ladies make beef on a bun, salads (high fat) and dainties....yummers. Wish me luck (and above all, willpower).
