Shrinking Tink: Trading Pounds for Pixie Dust

[If U Had Wings]

I really need to crack down on the weekends. I'm recording everything that goes into my mouth and I was reviewing my spreadsheets today and I've noticed that if I don't do great on the weekend then it starts to bleed into the rest of the week. I need to really kick it up a notch on Sat./Sun.

I'm usually the opposite. Maybe it's because I'm usually running around and working at my PT job (where they barely let me take a drink of water), but weekends are usually much easier for me. I actually pick less on weekends. During the week, it's the temptation of junk while sitting at my desk at work that does me in most of the time.

I've never looked at their suits. I may need to check them out. I think I got my last one from Target. I was surprised at how much I liked it.

I have one that I really like from Target too. That's the one I use when I don't have the nieces to chase around with me. I've found that the swim shorts are a must when dealing with them. At least until I start to feel a bit better about my rear and thighs.

Buck up, my friend. We'll get there.

Trying! This week is just a bit of my patience.

I know for me that it actually takes a week or two before I see exercise make a significant impact on my weight. Also, remember that if you're building muscle and losing fat, the weight in lbs. is going to be affected. I have to remind myself of this when I add exercise and don't see much of an impact. So, at that point, I also try to remind myself to be aware of how my clothes are fitting.

I'm really hoping this is the case, because I was actually thinking I may have lost some before hoping on the scale. My face and upper body area is usually where I lose weight first, and the top I was wearing yesterday was really hanging loose on me. You know when the armholes on your shirts start to come down to your waist?

So, it's Weigh-In Wednesday for me too.

I was really worried I'd gain, given how psycho I went on Sunday, so, at the least I was hoping to maintain.

I ended up being DOWN 0.4. Not great, but I'll take any loss!!! LOL

I put together some really nomtacular lunches this week and we've got some nice fruit at home (though my market was completely devoid of ANY stone fruits - too badd too, I was looking forward to a nectarine). I'm back on track today and going forward. I was hoping to walk this morning before work but it was pouring. It's clearing up now so hopefully I can squeeze a walk in when I get home.

That's fantastic! I know bringing my own lunch to work helps so much. I got to the train station this morning and realized that I left the bag with my breakfast and lunch sitting in my fridge. Needless to say, today hasn't gone great with the food, but it's only one day, and I'll be able to eat a normal healthy meal tonight.

 

[disneydreamin247]

Okay I weighed in this morning at....203.8!

I ordered the bathing suit in a 14. Now it's time to hope for the best lol. I only have 27 days until I leave so I pretty much need to get something ASAP.

 

[If U Had Wings]

Okay I weighed in this morning at....203.8!

I ordered the bathing suit in a 14. Now it's time to hope for the best lol. I only have 27 days until I leave so I pretty much need to get something ASAP.

That's fantastic! Way to go!!

 

[TarzansKat]

I picked up the Tribe Garlic one this time. Next time I'm going to look for the Sabra and give it a shot. Do they have it at S&S, do you know?

They should. If not, they definitely have it a Big Y.

That's my motto.

Whatsa motto with you?

Ahhhh, Mike Wazowski.

Honey. I hate to call you out, but isn't this joke from The Lion King?

Timon...Pumba? Is it from both movies? If it is, slap me.

And to get back on topic, I'm a day late, but I did a weigh in yesterday. I really like that we only do it once a week, otherwise I obsess over it too much. I was still at 153, so no loss, but no gain either. And with the elliptical machine being broken, I don't know how much I'll be able to lose by next week. Hopefully they'll fix it soon and I'll continue my walking / biking regimen.

 

[If U Had Wings]

Honey. I hate to call you out, but isn't this joke from The Lion King?

Timon...Pumba? Is it from both movies? If it is, slap me.

You know now that you mention it, this does sound like a Timon, Pumba routine. Hmmm.

And to get back on topic, I'm a day late, but I did a weigh in yesterday. I really like that we only do it once a week, otherwise I obsess over it too much. I was still at 153, so no loss, but no gain either. And with the elliptical machine being broken, I don't know how much I'll be able to lose by next week. Hopefully they'll fix it soon and I'll continue my walking / biking regimen.

Hey, staying the same isn't bad. Much better than a gain. That kind of stinks though that your gym only has the one elliptical.

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

Okay I weighed in this morning at....203.8!

That is SO great! I can't WAIT to see that number on my scale!!!

They should. If not, they definitely have it a Big Y.

No Big Y's near us.
Perhaps I could stop in to one near you the next time I visit if I can't find it at my S&S.

Honey. I hate to call you out, but isn't this joke from The Lion King?

Dude. You know what? You're SO right.
Nathan Lane and Billy Crystal sound ridiculously alike in my head...

Timon...Pumba?

Timon.

I really like that we only do it once a week, otherwise I obsess over it too much.

As do I. (Weird symbiote twin thing.) Hence the once a week.

And with the elliptical machine being broken, I don't know how much I'll be able to lose by next week. Hopefully they'll fix it soon and I'll continue my walking / biking regimen.

Yeah, but you're still working out, so that should help.


Ok, so I have these pants from Old Navy (I heart Old Navy). They're work pants. Nothing fancy-shmancy, a little more durable than their cotton khakis but still work-appropriate. I bought them when I was lighter than I am now and have them in three colors (khaki, olive and dark gray). They were my favorite pants that quickly became my back-up pants when I put on all that weight recently. I say back-up because as of late they have been fitting in that "suck in the gut, hurry up and button and zip and pray to sweet Jesus that they loosen up over the day because I have no other clean work pants' way. Which is that one step beyond the 'just out of the dryer so they feel like a size 14 GIRLS not 14 women but they'll stretch out' kind of way.

Total difference.

And GOD do I wish I was in a size 14 women right now.

Anywho.

So, this morning I found myself not really in the 'no other work pants' situation but in the 'I'm too tired/lazy to go downstairs to the other basket of clean clothes for the work pants that fit well' situation (looooooong night, little sleep, don't judge - I'm not usually that lazy).

I had a basket of clean clothes in my closet room (it's technically a closetless room attached to our bedroom that serves as my ginormous walk-in closet. BF, God bless him, lets me have it all to myself; he insists that his little closet and one bureau are plenty...maybe it's my 40 odd pairs of shoes? I should take pics.)

My, am I Queen of the Sidetrack today or what?

So, I had a basket of clean clothes that only had two of the three pairs of 'used to fit great now not so much' pants in them. I sighed, found a comfy sweater to match and ironed the pants.

And slipped into them.

And buttoned and zipped.

WITHOUT SUCKING ANYTHING IN.

Then I pinched myself.

Twice.

Then, even though it's not Wednesday, I broke the weigh-in law, stripped right back out of my clothes and got on my scale. Down another 1.8lbs. from yesterday!!!!

Now. I'm not recording this weight as:
a.) it's not Weigh-In Wednesday and
b.) I could just be having a skinny day

But hoooooey! Did it feel good to put those pants on so easily! They are still a smidge snug but NOTHING like the way they were, say, just last week.

Dude. This weight loss thing rocks.

 

[If U Had Wings]

Tink that's great! I swear I'd never hop on a scale if I could just keep testing my weight by putting on smaller and smaller clothes. The clothes just feel so much better!

 

[disneydreamin247]

That's fantastic! Way to go!!

Thanks! Seeing that number definitely motivated me to keep going.

That is SO great! I can't WAIT to see that number on my scale!!!




Ok, so I have these pants from Old Navy (I heart Old Navy). They're work pants. Nothing fancy-shmancy, a little more durable than their cotton khakis but still work-appropriate. I bought them when I was lighter than I am now and have them in three colors (khaki, olive and dark gray). They were my favorite pants that quickly became my back-up pants when I put on all that weight recently. I say back-up because as of late they have been fitting in that "suck in the gut, hurry up and button and zip and pray to sweet Jesus that they loosen up over the day because I have no other clean work pants' way. Which is that one step beyond the 'just out of the dryer so they feel like a size 14 GIRLS not 14 women but they'll stretch out' kind of way.

Total difference.

And GOD do I wish I was in a size 14 women right now.

Anywho.

So, this morning I found myself not really in the 'no other work pants' situation but in the 'I'm too tired/lazy to go downstairs to the other basket of clean clothes for the work pants that fit well' situation (looooooong night, little sleep, don't judge - I'm not usually that lazy).

I had a basket of clean clothes in my closet room (it's technically a closetless room attached to our bedroom that serves as my ginormous walk-in closet. BF, God bless him, lets me have it all to myself; he insists that his little closet and one bureau are plenty...maybe it's my 40 odd pairs of shoes? I should take pics.)

My, am I Queen of the Sidetrack today or what?

So, I had a basket of clean clothes that only had two of the three pairs of 'used to fit great now not so much' pants in them. I sighed, found a comfy sweater to match and ironed the pants.

And slipped into them.

And buttoned and zipped.

WITHOUT SUCKING ANYTHING IN.

Then I pinched myself.

Twice.

Then, even though it's not Wednesday, I broke the weigh-in law, stripped right back out of my clothes and got on my scale. Down another 1.8lbs. from yesterday!!!!

Now. I'm not recording this weight as:
a.) it's not Weigh-In Wednesday and
b.) I could just be having a skinny day

But hoooooey! Did it feel good to put those pants on so easily! They are still a smidge snug but NOTHING like the way they were, say, just last week.

Dude. This weight loss thing rocks.

Thanks hun! It definitely felt awesome to see it. It's been a while since I got down this low. I'd say since January.

Congrats on the loss! That is AMAZING! I just love the feeling of clothes fitting that were once just closet decorations or emergency clothes lol.

 

[TarzansKat]

Tink, congrats on the pants fitting!

Honestly, to me, it's less the number on the scale and more about how certain clothes fit. I was so excited when I was able to get into something that wouldn't even go over my hips during the winter!

My elliptical machine is fixed! We actually have a small gym that's part of my apartment complex (ie free with rent) so I can't complain to much when stuff breaks. I did 10 minutes last night. After having not been on it, that was quite enough. Rounded it off with 20 minutes on the bike, and this morning I took a nice long walk. Say it with me. :::AHHH:::

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

Say it with me. :::AHHH:::

AHHHHHH!

You know I'm partial to morning walks.

Happy Friday everyone!!!

 

[If U Had Wings]

Tink, congrats on the pants fitting!

Honestly, to me, it's less the number on the scale and more about how certain clothes fit. I was so excited when I was able to get into something that wouldn't even go over my hips during the winter!

My elliptical machine is fixed! We actually have a small gym that's part of my apartment complex (ie free with rent) so I can't complain to much when stuff breaks. I did 10 minutes last night. After having not been on it, that was quite enough. Rounded it off with 20 minutes on the bike, and this morning I took a nice long walk. Say it with me. :::AHHH:::

Glad you were able to get in your workout on the elliptical. 10 minutes sounds great. I've yet to try out the elliptical at my gym. I get pooped just watching people on that thing.

 

[LuvOrlando]

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[TarzansKat]

AHHHHHH!

You know I'm partial to morning walks.

Happy Friday everyone!!!

Let me respond with a Happy Saturday! I don't get on the DIS much during my workweek. As you can see, it's 4am, and I'm not sleeping. We won't talk about why.

Glad you were able to get in your workout on the elliptical. 10 minutes sounds great. I've yet to try out the elliptical at my gym. I get pooped just watching people on that thing.

Try five minutes. It's not that long, that's what I started with. You may surprise yourself.

Hi everyone, I'm new. I introduced myself a little bit ago but then my entire world flew into a tailspin when my kids got sick. They aren't 100% yet but I am afraid I totally dropped the ball this entire past week and now have to start to workout over again. Good news is I didn't gain anything back, but the bad news is I totally lost my rhythm.

Hi! back!

From around March I lost 7 lbs from getting sick. Then I finally threw in the towel on Atkins (it worked but was hard to stick with) and asked my DH for some help. He is huge into fitness and does CKM all the time, but I am no-where in his league. He found an easy breezy work out regimen for me and with no diet only watching my calories on My Fitness Pal. In 1 month I lost another 14lbs for a total of 21.

Well, at least you have someone right there you can go to for fitness! Your hubby! That's excellent that you've found a doable routine and have lost 21 pounds! Good for you!!!

Not only did I lose focus because of my kids, but my good friend/ workout pal, also bailed on me so now I don't have a buddy. Not only have I not been exercising but I also have not been recording my meals on My Fitness PAl - what a mess. Trouble is now I am totally out of sync and need some encouragement to get back on that course.

I'm glad your kids are getting better and you're ready to get back on track. And feel free to let us be your buddies. We're a very supportive group, and I know it really helps me to have everyone to chat with about things.

 

[LuvOrlando]

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[TarzansKat]

LuvOrlando, good for you!!! You're doing great.

This morning I was thrilled to do the elliptical for 20 minutes. I'm really hoping to work up to 30 again, but didn't want to push it. Nevertheless, it felt really good.

 

[If U Had Wings]

I've been very, very tempted to hop on a scale this weekend, but have been resisting the urge. I really don't want to start playing that game, and really need to keep myself on a once a week schedule, but...

Thursday night I went to my Zumba class. I hadn't been to this particular class in a few weeks thanks to other commitments and my knee injury. When I got there, a friend of mine from the class told me I looked fantastic and it looked like I had lost weight. Maybe I am gaining muscle and losing fat.

Saturday after I got home and cleaned up from the gym I went to put on a pair of jeans and the ones I had been finding most comfortable lately were pretty loose. Loose enough that I was afraid they weren't going to stay up. While digging in my closet for a different pair of jeans I came across my favorite pair of skinny jeans. My size 16, Gap curvy cut jeans. So comfortable, but I haven't been able to get the zipper up in ages. I started toying with the idea of trying them on, but didn't want to get disappointed if they didn't fit. Finally I pulled them on, and low and behold I got them on. (And was able to zip them without lying on the bed and cutting off my ability to breathe). Where they a bit snug? Yes, but not so much so that they weren't wearable. They aren't back at full comfort yet, but they were better than the ones falling off my butt. It made me so happy!

Then yesterday I was getting dressed to head into NYC to see a show with my mom, and decieded to try on a pair of capris that I had bought from Old Navy clearance for about $3 back in December in a size 16 with the hope they would fit into by summer. They did!

At least I know that something good is going on with my body and all this running/Zumba/yoga/gym nonsense is doing what its supposed to be doing.

 

[disneydreamin247]

LuvOrlando, good for you!!! You're doing great.

This morning I was thrilled to do the elliptical for 20 minutes. I'm really hoping to work up to 30 again, but didn't want to push it. Nevertheless, it felt really good.

Awesome! The elliptical is definitely not to be rushed lol. It will make you pay!

I've been very, very tempted to hop on a scale this weekend, but have been resisting the urge. I really don't want to start playing that game, and really need to keep myself on a once a week schedule, but...

Thursday night I went to my Zumba class. I hadn't been to this particular class in a few weeks thanks to other commitments and my knee injury. When I got there, a friend of mine from the class told me I looked fantastic and it looked like I had lost weight. Maybe I am gaining muscle and losing fat.

Saturday after I got home and cleaned up from the gym I went to put on a pair of jeans and the ones I had been finding most comfortable lately were pretty loose. Loose enough that I was afraid they weren't going to stay up. While digging in my closet for a different pair of jeans I came across my favorite pair of skinny jeans. My size 16, Gap curvy cut jeans. So comfortable, but I haven't been able to get the zipper up in ages. I started toying with the idea of trying them on, but didn't want to get disappointed if they didn't fit. Finally I pulled them on, and low and behold I got them on. (And was able to zip them without lying on the bed and cutting off my ability to breathe). Where they a bit snug? Yes, but not so much so that they weren't wearable. They aren't back at full comfort yet, but they were better than the ones falling off my butt. It made me so happy!

Then yesterday I was getting dressed to head into NYC to see a show with my mom, and decieded to try on a pair of capris that I had bought from Old Navy clearance for about $3 back in December in a size 16 with the hope they would fit into by summer. They did!

At least I know that something good is going on with my body and all this running/Zumba/yoga/gym nonsense is doing what its supposed to be doing.

Congrats! That's super awesome. I love fitting into stuff that was too small before.

 

[If U Had Wings]

Well, it's weigh in Wednesday, and honestly I wanted to avoid coming here today. Today has been just an onslaught of carpiness in regards to my diet and weight that I feel like I don't have the energy to deal with it today.

Slept through my first alarm this morning and didn't wake up in time to call in for my Zumba class tomorrow. Carp! Zumba is the one exercise that I absolutely adore. Unfortunately I don't like getting up at 5 am just to get into the class. Slept through, and my body woke up naturally at my normal wake up time of 5:30. Class was filled.

Scorecard:
Carpy Fat Day - 1
Me - 0

After muttering several select curses at myself for sleeping through my alarm I dragged myself out of bed and into the bathroom and hopped on the scale.

Scorecard:
Carpy Fat Day - 2
Me - 0

Can we just leave it at that? Okay, the reason I'm posting here at all is for accountability, so I'll fess up. My weigh in was 218.2. I'm right back to where I started from. The scale nearly ended up being thrown across the room. Seriously. I was in no mood anyways, and this wasn't helping any. I think I may be retaining some water, because my ankles have been swelling the past few days, but whatever. I'm not using that as an excuse. I've gained 3 lbs back in a week. Deal.

Showered and got dressed. Nothing seemed to want to fit today. I don't know if this was just in my head or what, but everything was feeling snug and uncomfortable. After putting on, and ripping off three outfits I realized if I didn't get to the train station I was going to miss my train. Threw on anything and went running out the door.

I was fine until I got off the train and was walking up Madison Avenue. I managed to get my food snagged on the pavement and fell over onto my hands and knees.

Scorecard:
Fat Carpy Day: 3
Me: 0

At this point I was trying my best to hold on to some shred of, I don't know - something, and not go running for the first train back home. I was 0 for 3 so far this morning and wanted nothing more than to just curl up on the sofa watching old Star Trek episodes. My carppy day wasn't done with me just yet though and went in for extra credit. As I was pulling myself up off my sprawled position on the sidewalk, and trying to ascertain the damage some guys wandered by collecting money for the homeless and made a charming comment about the "big" girl on the sidewalk. I nearly broke out in tears.

Scorecard:
Fat Carpy Day - 3 with a heap of extra credit points
Me: 0 and wondering why I even bother

I managed to make it to my office without further insult, but honestly I've hit the point where I just don't care. I seem to weigh the same whether or not I eat like a pig while sitting on the sofa, or if I eat healthy and work out 5 days week so who cares. I bought myself a cupcake on the way to the office, and regardless of what anyone thinks it did make me feel better. I'll be back to my healthy choices at lunch time.

I'm just so tired of trying and failing. It just feels like such a constant in my life when it comes to my weight and my body. I don't know why this has to be so hard. Sorry to sound so witchy today, but it's been a rough morning. Hopefully tomorrow won't be so rough.

 

[Tinkerbellarella]

Hi everyone, I'm new. I introduced myself a little bit ago but then my entire world flew into a tailspin when my kids got sick.
...
Good news is I didn't gain anything back, but the bad news is I totally lost my rhythm.

Life gets the better of all of us sometimes. Welcome back.

Then I finally threw in the towel on Atkins (it worked but was hard to stick with)

I know so many who say the same thing. I'm not a diet-basher, per se, mostly I believe in 'Do what works for you' but I will admit it's the plan I hear the worst things about.

And it would NEVER work for me.

Give up carbs?

After about 15 minutes someone would need to commit me.

He is huge into fitness

My BF is too. It's nice, no?

Not only did I lose focus because of my kids, but my good friend/ workout pal, also bailed on me so now I don't have a buddy. Not only have I not been exercising but I also have not been recording my meals on My Fitness PAl - what a mess. Trouble is now I am totally out of sync and need some encouragement to get back on that course.

Aw shucks, honey! You've only been set back, a little. Think of how great it feels when you see the pounds lost on that ticker going up! Think of how much better you feel lighter! You'll slip right back into that rhythm. Let us know how we can help you out.

Try five minutes. It's not that long, that's what I started with. You may surprise yourself.

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right?

Reading about some of you doing ellipticals has me totally impressed, I do not think I could climb on one without hurting myself.

I used to think the same thing. And I admit, the first time I climbed on one it was...well...awkward is a good word. But OH the workout! However many minutes I do I always feel that great-tired feeling after.

I woke up today feeling spunky and couldn't believe I actually lost 1/2 lb which was what I needed to tip my weight ticker down another pound!

That deserves some healthy dancing nanners:

a friend of mine from the class told me I looked fantastic and it looked like I had lost weight. Maybe I am gaining muscle and losing fat.

Saturday after I got home and cleaned up from the gym I went to put on a pair of jeans and the ones I had been finding most comfortable lately were pretty loose. Loose enough that I was afraid they weren't going to stay up.

Finally I pulled them on, and low and behold I got them on. (And was able to zip them without lying on the bed and cutting off my ability to breathe). Where they a bit snug? Yes, but not so much so that they weren't wearable. They aren't back at full comfort yet, but they were better than the ones falling off my butt. It made me so happy!

decieded to try on a pair of capris that I had bought from Old Navy clearance for about $3 back in December in a size 16 with the hope they would fit into by summer. They did!

Crissy, I quoted all this because I wanted you to reread this so that maybe you'd feel again what you felt this weekend. It's so easy, when you're trying to lose weight, to let the bad feelings overwhelm you.

My weigh in was 218.2. I'm right back to where I started from. The scale nearly ended up being thrown across the room. Seriously. I was in no mood anyways, and this wasn't helping any. I think I may be retaining some water, because my ankles have been swelling the past few days, but whatever. I'm not using that as an excuse. I've gained 3 lbs back in a week. Deal.

It could totally be water. Have you been eating lots of salts? Where are you in the month? Like you said on Saturday, it could totally be muscle. Or, it could just be a high day. Last week I weighed in on Wednesday and the next day I was almost 2lbs. lighter. Don't be too hard on yourself about the numbers. You're obviously looking great and your clothes are showing you a difference.

When I find that I gain despite seeming to be doing the right things I always self-evaluate:
Am I taking in all 8 cups of water a day?
Am I writing down EVERYTHING that's going in my mouth?
Did I make my best effort to exercise?
Where am I in my month?

These aren't excuses, hon. They are real live things that effect our body weight. They just need consideration. Don't be so hard on yourself. You don't deserve it.

I was fine until I got off the train and was walking up Madison Avenue. I managed to get my food snagged on the pavement and fell over onto my hands and knees.

Scorecard:
Fat Carpy Day: 3
Me: 0

At this point I was trying my best to hold on to some shred of, I don't know - something, and not go running for the first train back home. I was 0 for 3 so far this morning and wanted nothing more than to just curl up on the sofa watching old Star Trek episodes. My carppy day wasn't done with me just yet though and went in for extra credit. As I was pulling myself up off my sprawled position on the sidewalk, and trying to ascertain the damage some guys wandered by collecting money for the homeless and made a charming comment about the "big" girl on the sidewalk. I nearly broke out in tears.

Oh HONEY. I can relate EXACTLY. This happened to me once, only it was Congress Street, not Madison Ave. and it was POURING and I fell in a 3" puddle. And the "gentleman" didn't make a comment about me, instead what really did it in for me was the man, stopped in his van, WHO WAS POINTING AND LAUGHING AT ME. It was a woman who stopped, helped me pick myself up and make sure I wasn't injured, God bless her.

UGH. I hate it when Life is in a snit like this. I've been there, I feel for you and here's to my wish that your day gets better.

Scorecard:
Fat Carpy Day - 3 with a heap of extra credit points
Me: 0 and wondering why I even bother

I bought myself a cupcake on the way to the office, and regardless of what anyone thinks it did make me feel better. I'll be back to my healthy choices at lunch time.

I don't say this often in this situation but

YOU DESERVE THAT CUPCAKE.

I'm just so tired of trying and failing. It just feels like such a constant in my life when it comes to my weight and my body. I don't know why this has to be so hard. Sorry to sound so witchy today, but it's been a rough morning. Hopefully tomorrow won't be so rough.

PM me if you need to. I've been there and found out I was self-sabotaging without even knowing it.

Also, when was your last check-up? If you're giving it your best effort and nothing is happening, it might be worth making sure there's nothing medical impeding the loss.


So. Here we are again. Weigh-in Wednesday. Even BF knows what it is now. LOL

Jumped on the scale this morning: down 1.8lbs. (which is what I weighed in at last Thursday when I did my "illegitimate weigh-in LOL).

I'm happy with that. I'm now at 214. Three weeks in, 4lbs. lost. So, against my 1lb./week goal, I'm a little ahead of the curve. I do think I could've done even better - I was BAD again this weekend, but I'm not going to kill myself about it. I'm going to continue to learn and move on.

One thing I have been doing more often (daily, really) is walking. Just a half hour at a time and what a difference! I truly think it's helping with the weight loss AND I have more energy and am sleeping better at night. It's great. I go up and down my street once first thing in the a.m. It's a little over a mile. It's a great way to start the day.

It's the week before THAT week of the month and I'm feeling a little puffy around the middle but I know why, so I'm not too worried about it. I'm just continuing to do what I'm doing because, thus far, it's working. We'll see if I'm feeling the same way NEXT Wednesday when the hormones have taken over and just about anything makes me cry...LOL

One can hope.

Oh. And I haven't done this in a while...

HEY! LURKERS! COME OUT AND PLAY!!!!!

 

[If U Had Wings]

Tink, thanks so much for the great words. It really hs been one of those days, and it's really been feeling like I'm hanging on by a thread today, and they helped. Alot.

I think the fact that I was feeling so good about myself, only to find the gain just hit me hard. I try not to concentrate on the numbers, but there is that part of me that craves cold hard factual proof. I was trying to tell myself all morning it didn't matter, since I felt good and then I ran into that idiot and I was shattered. It must have been just awful falling in the rain.

I'm reallying thinking PMS is playing a part, as I'm not usually this much of an emotional basketcase. Everything has me on the verge of tears today, and that is not my normal self at all. I haven't been for a physical in I don't even know how long. It may be worth it to look into.

I'm just going to try to ride out today as best I can. I'm going to go for my walk/run when I get home and then just try to go to bed early and forget today happened.