I lost 3.5 pounds in 5 days of doing slimfast for breakfast and lunch, fruit as snacks and a normal dinner. I'm finally getting over being sick so I am going to start walking. I used to do a combo of running/walking 4.5 miles 3 days a week and then work out dvds another 3 days a week. It really made a difference and I am getting really flabby since I stopped. So Monday after I drop the kids off at school and I am headed to the park right near there. I only need to lose 10 pounds total -- I'm not that overweight -- just flabby and out of shape.
That is awesome about your weight loss. I can relate with being flabby all over - I hate it. Grrr.... I've added weights to my work out - so hopefully this will help a bit.
For patterns try YouCanMakeThis.com They are more expensive than commercial patterns, but so much easier and it's like you get a mini sewing lesson. Carla C has some good ones.
Thanks for mentioning YCMT... I sometimes forget the obvious... LOL
{{{HUGS}}} D. You are doing a fabulous job with getting healthy.
Thanks Chiara... Yesterday really did nothing to help my motivation though. Half of this is such a mental game... Just keep swimming, just keep swimming....
I did Laura Ingalls patterns for my DD's a few years ago. They turned out great and the girls got so much attention. They also used them for a long, long time for dress up. They loved them so much that they have saved them and won't get rid of them.
That is so awesome! My girls loved to play dress up too - they even included poor Rufus more times than not. LOL
You've been doing so well with all your walking the last couple of weeks. I am sure you will look great! Even walking to and from your chair, where you will sit all evening so your feet won't be killing you tomorrow. I hate dress shoes more than anything! My DH always comments on my "practical" shoes. I feel like I'm 95 years old when I wear them but my feet don't hurt the next day! Enjoy DH's event tonight!
Thanks and LOL... I am very surprised I can walk this morning. Last night was crazy... and my girls insisted that I wear the boots I bought because I "looked awesome"???? It was a serious embarasment when every time I walked, my girls would laugh at me... That's OK - I will get them back when I wear my Donald outfit in WDW.
Can you add a pocket or a strap for the water bottle? I love having a special spot for them so that I know that they won't fall over and leak or spill!
Yes, that's kind of what I was thinking. I haven't actually cut out the pattern yet, once I get it laid out - then I will see what will fit in there - but I definately want to do something so the water bottle doesn't tip over. My only other issue is that we will all be getting the refillable resort drink mugs... I am sure that by the time we get to the parks, they will be empty. I am hoping just to rinse them out at a water fountain, and let them hang out in our bags for the rest of the day.
Does anyone ever have to carry their refillable mugs into the parks? If so, what do you do with them?
I have my pjs and flip flop slippers on so the party attire is perfect for me! I prefer that it be jammies rather than semi formal.
Perfect!
Sorry for your outfit dilemma. I am the same way -- I have a couple of cute things but most of my cute items are summery. I have cute casual winter items. I have nothing "nice" for winter and nothing that great for in between weather. And most of my cute summery stuff I got last year when my arms were very tone -- I put one of the dresses on very recently and took it right off b/c my arms are flab.
I'm glad you found something, and if nothing else the shoes will hopefully make you feel good even if your feet don't feel so good!
Bummer about all your summer outfits - I am hoping to tone up my arms too. They really need to get skinnier though. LOL
Yup, I felt wonderful - LOL. It was quite the comical scene... especailly wearing my flipflops with my nylons - ROFL.
Don't understand at all why your dh balked at the Donald skirt
I don't either.
Personally, I think he was jealous and he really wants one for himself.
I didn't sew one lick today either. Spent most of the day with the familly and burnt my finger on the glue gun helping my dd with her school project. Tomorrow we get to make clay figures for it so I'm sure kneading the clay will do my burnt finger wonders
I am so sorry about your burnt finger Andrea... I hope it heals soon. I have to spend my entire day in the sewing room. I am very happy that all the fabric I ordered for the rest of the Fairies came yesterday - I was procrastinating a little bit, because I didn't want to start anything else until I finished the Fairies. So, I can wash all of that today, and continue on.
I spent the entire day sitting on my couch under a blanket because I have the crud. Finally took my temperature and it was over 101. Sad thing was I could of sewn today because DH was around but I couldn't move my head
Oh no, Chiara. I sure hope you are feeling better now.
Well, our night was interesting, to say the least. We were running late because we were waiting for dd to get done babysitting... we had to stop at
Walmart (gasp!) on the way to get me some more gel padding for my boots.
So, by the time we got there, it was about 10 minutes later, so not too bad. All the lights were off, and we were the only ones that showed up.
We finally found the mgr of the building, she wasn't sure what was going on. So, Josh called a former co-worker, who informed him that the event was cancelled. Nice. I am pretty sure that we were the only ones who weren't contacted, since we were the only ones there. A few minutes later (while we were waiting for Josh's grandmother - who is in her 80s - drive all the way across the Metro to arrive) the mgr came back to us with her contact #... low and behold - the person who cancelled the event is none other than the person who took over Josh's former job (who, btw, wasn't qualified, and got it because she "knew the right people" - and his whole former unit is one hot mess now - totally another story). So, we continued to wait for Josh's grandmother to arrive, and about 45 minutes later, we finally got ahold of her at home - she had been there and gone already. We weren't so upset about our inconvenience, we were more upset about her's. Josh plans on sending his old Commander and nasty gram on Monday - which I think is nice of him - we actually drove past the armory last night, where they were drilling - I think he should have gone in and gave them a piece of his mind... but I am proud of him that he chose to act like an adult instead.
So, we drove all the way across the metro again - and met his Grandmother for dinner a little closer to her house.
It turned out to be a wonderful night, and we enjoyed dressing up and going out to dinner with Grandma.
Sorry for the book - but you know me - I can't do anything with out a long story. LOL
I am gonig to work on a few graphics for our trip this morning, so I don't wake the family with my sewing machine noise... then I am spending my entire day in the sewing room.
D~
