Hi!
I've had a pretty good day. Like Jen, I'm having "think like a 150s person week"
. I had Cheerios for breakfast, and lunch at Bertucci's, an Italian chain. But I was so good at lunch! I totally skipped the fresh baked bread, and had a cup of minestrone and a very small (1/2) house salad as my meal. I passed a kids' bake sale on my way back to work, and I couldn't resist the cute kids. I bought 3 rice krispy treats and two packages of M&M cookies. I gave away everything but one rice krispy treat to my co-workers. That felt good! It was nice to do something to perk people up.
So, fast forward to getting home. It's my off day on the treadmill, so a real danger zone
. I finished my small crosstitch project last night, so today I pressed it, frayed the edges as instructed, and hung it on it's hanger. I now have a complete set of 2x3 Santa Claus, Penguin and Snowman wall hangings. They are so cute, I'm looking forward to deciding where to put them after Thanksgiving. I had a bowl of grapes, and I was still home alone. So, I did laundry, made my ds's lunch for tomorrow, and continued with reading my book.
My dh and ds came home, and immediately got in the pool. More time to kill before dinner, and I don't want to eat...so here I am. I'm also trying to take care of a few chores I never get to, and thinking about changing our plans for our Disney trip. I think we may skip the water parks and just do SAB at the BC. It sounds like they get crowded so quickly, it may not be worth the bus ride. Plus, that was our plan for two mornings. This would allow us to sleep in, and really feel like we are resting. I haven't made my packing/buying list yet, so I need to get on that as well.
Jen -- It sounds like band camp is wearing you out. I understand your frustration with others, and the heat is not helping. You will have such a sense of accomplishment when you memorize all your music! Now you've told me Keebler makes 100 calorie sandies packs, I am definitely checking that out at my shopping trip next weekend. Yum! I think you had an awesome day that you can be very proud of!
Debra -- I didn't Keebler makes the 100 calorie packs! I will definitely check them out, they sound fantastic! The tip of the week is terrific! Thank you! I have decided that it's o.k. to buy the pre-measured stuff, if it helps me. It costs a few pennies more, but my weight loss is definitely worth it. Anything I can do to help things along is a good move.
Stephanie -- I also got one of those giant packs at Costco! I haven't tried the wheat thins yet, but I find the chips ahoy and oreos to be a fine substitute. It sounds like you're doing great and making wonderful progress.
It turns out I can find more than enough to do if I actually wait to think about it. We are having breakfast for dinner tonight, so I know there will be calories and fullness o'plenty.
I weighed for the first time after TOM and the week before of scariness. I was 177.5, which is better than I expected. This time next week I hope to be 175. If I can just get there, I know I'll go all the way!
I hope this hot weather is helping rather than hurting. I want to get below 170 before our trip, because then everything I own will fit me very well, with room to expand. I have 29 days, so every moment counts. I'm going to be extra vigilant right now, so I get going in the right direction!
drank my water
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So I have decided to focus on portion control.
But to start now I would be setting myself up for failure........so I am taking the approach of maintaining NOT an excuse to eat and spend out of control. 
but it sure is nice to have a break from the heat!! 
Yesterday I went and turned in my change jar ($178.00!!) and exchanged US Dollars for Euros (very pretty funny looking money 
Bottom line is that we can't wait to see DD20 who will be turning 21 the day we arrive. MISS HER TERRIBLY!!!! 
Hang in there - you saw the 150s once you WILL see it again.
with your curvy body in the bridesmaid dress. What color is it?
Are you drinking your water?
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