Clare's Journal - new here - comments welcome!

[Clare]

What did you think of Wicked? I saw it last summer in NYC and really liked it; I'm so glad they tamed the book down for a family audience because I think it's a great story for kids to hear.

We loved it! I also had read the book, so I was expecting it to be darker. Plus, I usually never like any adaptation of books I read. I always think the book is better. But, I was pleasantly surprised by the music, the humor & the message. It was great! Plus, it was the first night of the tour in Chicago so there was just that extra "energy" I thought.

Well, the scale is not budging & I'm starting to get really irritated. I ended up not exercising yesterday because we had company for supper plus my muscles needed a break, but I ate well. I cooked a nice healthy dinner for everyone (baked chicken, salad, strawberries, corn on the cob, baked potatoes, rolls). I skipped the potato and rolls. I'm drinking enough water today to drown a horse & I will be getting some exercise in. I'm dreading my "weigh-in" tomorrow.

 

[Lesli54]

You are doing fine. The scale not moving much is frustrating, but as long as you stick it out, the scale will move. Mary is right about trying on some of the thinner clothes in the closet. I have done that a few times and was pleasantly surprised. Oh yeah! Don't forget to have a packing party every time you get out of bigger clothes and get them out of the house! No need to start "feeling comfortable" again. I will lose weight to feel comfortable.

Keep up the good work.

 

[Clare]

Well, wonders never cease. I am down 2 pounds to 148. Slowly but surely I'm getting to where I want to be. Yesterday was just an excellent day all around. I got my 3 miles in (39 minutes) & ate really well. I usually let myself relax a little food-wise on the weekends, but not this weekend. I'm hoping to keep the scale moving in the right direction by really watching myself.

Have a great weekend everyone & thanks for all the encouragement!

 

[Lesli54]

Time to do the "I lost 2 lbs Dance!

Doesn't it feel good to have it gone? Doesn't it feel good to know that you are so much closer to your goal? Great job!

 

[mking624]

2 pounds GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wonderful job, Clare!! You're doing absolutely FABULOUS!!!

 

[pearlieq]

Congrats on your loss! What an awesome accomplishment!!!

*Side note* Does anyone else think that sounds funny? I guess I'm so used to saying "I'm so sorry for your loss" in real life that it feels funny to revese it here. But I digress...

Glad to hear you had a good time in Chicago--it is such a wonderful city and a great place to eat very well! Now you've got your WDW trip to look forward to--how exciting!!!

Hope you have a great day!!!

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi Clare!! Sorry so late to your weight loss party!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You're doing great!! Another set'a pounds bite the dust!...gonna have some other ones down and some other ones down!

Go Clare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Clare]

Hi all!

Thanks everyone for sharing in my loss! (It does sound funny pearlieq ) Well, I am WAY overdue for an update. I've just been crazy busy & my internet connection has been crawling at a snail's pace for the last few days, so I've been lucky to even get e-mail checked. I don't know what the problem is....I need to call and complain. So sorry to those who's journal's I normally visit. I'll try to make it by in the next couple of days.

EXERCISE: I got 15 miles on the treadmill in last week & so far this week I have 8.

FOOD: Not perfect, not terrible. Overall, I feel like I'm doing pretty good, but I'm not expecting to be down much (if at all) this Friday.

I'm frantically preparing for WDW. My DH leaves Sunday and he is taking most of our stuff down, so I'm trying to get packed. Maybe I'm weird, but I just love packing....laying stuff out, folding it 'just so', making 50 trips to Target for "just one last item". All the frenzy lets me know that vacation is just around the corner!

 

[rcyannacci]

Hey Clare- I love packing too! We leave tomorrow for Hilton Head, and I just put my first load of laundry in. I'll be off to Target soon myself

Have a great trip!!!

(and PS- congrats on the weight loss. What a great way to celebrate!)

 

[Clare]

Weigh-in time. I'm down to 147, so that's another pound gone! I'm pleased with that. I need to go at least 4 more miles on the treadmill between now and Sunday, but that is totally do-able. I'm looking forward to a crazy weekend......dinner with my parents tonight, bridal shower, swimming lessons & company for dinner on Sat., and on Sunday we take DH to the airport after church!

I can't believe we'll all be together in Florida at this time next week!!!

 

[Clare]

Hi everyone! We are back from our fabulous trip to WDW! We had such a great time & I must admit, I'm a little sad to be home. DD loved it & our first flying vacation with her went really, really well. We did comment though that we didn't realize how easy we had it traveling before kids. It just requires so much more energy, organization, & STUFF!!!!

I'm only up 1 pound to 148 which I feel really good about & I'm trying to get back in to the groove. It's so hard after vacation isn't it?

Well, I hope you all are doing well. I'll try to catch up on journals as soon as I get some time! Now, I'm off to unpack & do laundry. Back to reality!

 

[keenercam]

Good morning, Clare! Congrats on doing so well at WDW that you are only up one pound. You must feel awesome!
Welcome back!

 

[goldcupmom]

You're doing so great! I can only hope that I'm up only 1 lb after our trip next month!
I love packing, too! I don't leave for a month and the lists are started.

Sounds like you're getting back in the groove.

Have a great week!

 

[pearlieq]

Welcome home! Being up only 1 lb from WDW is awesome!!!

Speaking from experience, you WILL get back in the groove--it may not happen as quickly as you like, but if you just keep at it things will come around.

You're doing an awesome job--keep up the good work!!!

 

[Lesli54]

Glad to hear that you had a good time at WDW. Yes traveling sans children (no matter the age) is much easier.

That lb. from your trip will drop off soon and you will be back on the downhill slide in no time. Keep up the great work!

 

[Clare]

Hi everyone! Listen to this.......my husband and I had the stomach flu over the weekend. For a full 2 days, all I consumed was 7UP, a piece of toast and a few crackers. Now, I know this is a horrible way to lose weight & believe me I'd rather have the weight on than have the flu. But, I will admit, as I lay in my misery (and I mean MISERY) I did think to myself......"Silver lining to all this, maybe I'll lose a pound or two". NOPE!!!! All that suffering and not even an ounce gone - life is so unfair! I'm still stuck at 148.

So I am once again vowing to get back OP. I've really been bad with exercise since we got home from WDW & that starts again today. I stocked the fridge last night with plenty of healthy food choices so I have no excuse for not eating well. I'm going to get back on the water wagon too. That used to be something that was so easy for me, but in the last couple weeks I haven't done as well. That will probably help.

Another goal for this week is to check in here every day. It really keeps me accountable. Have a great day everyone!

 

[pearlieq]

Oh that's so not fair! For all the misery and suffering you should at least get a pound or two for it!!!

One day at a time--getting back OP is not easy, but at least you know where you're going and can keep moving forward. We'll be here...

Hope you have a great day!

 

[Lesli54]

Sorry to hear that you were not feeling well. I think it must be Murphy's Law working against you as far as no weight loss after being sick.

At least you are on the mend and can get back OP. Have a good day!

 

[Clare]

Hi all! Yesterday was a good day all around & I got some time on the treadmill in. Today DD and I went to visit my grandma who is considered by all who know her to be the best cook on the planet. She did have lots of good stuff for lunch (mostly fresh veggies) so it wasn't too bad, although she is constantly saying, "now, don't you want some more?" & "now, what do you want me to wrap up for you to take home?"!! I did have a very small piece of cake, but overall I felt pretty good about not overeating at "Nana's".

I plan to get on the treadmill tonight and I need to keep drinking the water.

 

[calena]

Did you do a trip report on your trip to WDW? I always find it hard to get back to a routine after a trip. Good for you on only gaining a pound while on vacation though.