Zoesmama03
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My focus is shopping from my closet too.
After that I'll need new or new to me stuff. But I have quite a few decent clothes when I lose another size and half or so as far as jeans. Which I will wear even in 110+ at times. I got better or just didn't care anymore and started wearing athletic shorts a lot even for my job because its pretty casual dress. I wish I could splurge $5 a pound but with my budget just would not work. But maybe could do $20 or so per mini goal which are about 25 lbs a piece. So closer to $1 a lb. Not a purse gal, refuse to spend more than 30 on one here, but enjoy!! I know you'll get there SOON!
I hear you...saving for a Disney Run Trip is probably the best reward...although I would do it regardless of losing the weight...
Yes Disney trip of any sort is a great reward.
I'd get into debt if I didn't because I can't afford to just have random amounts coming out even as low as $5-10. Guess the worst that would happen is I'd not have grocery money and would have to do with what I had. I've heard of people doing well with that.
DVDS and Youtube videos but currently my exercise has been indoor stuff anyway dancing with Wii games or on my exercise bike.
So last time I lost weight I had a plan to get a Lily Pulitzer dress when I reached my goal--and I never did. This time when I hit 150 (so not quite goal) I am getting western boots.
Very exciting! You are almost there!
I tried dietbet once--and failed. And now can't get them to stop sending me emails. haha. But I think that kind of motivation works great for some folks, and if it works then definitely take advantage of it! Great way to fund your Disney trips.
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Our forecast is for ice tonight. Uggh. Praying we don't lose power.
Yesterday our little foster puppy was ill and it was a mess. But I managed to stay mostly on plan and I am down ~2 for the week. Looking forward to weighing in and recording it. I am going to start weighing in on Fridays.
Now if I could just stop losing and gaining the same two pounds...
Off to the grocery in a bit--I shop for two to three days at a time. It's going to be a zoo with the storm coming.
Boots sound great.
Yay!! I bought myself one in my early 20s. I'm not a jewelry girl either. I mean I like it but I'm allergic to almost anything silver. LOL Even stuff like sterling silver and stainless steel its sad.
I work with several other very fitness minded people who have watched me journey into running and fitness and are themselves very active. During breaks we will walk so even on the days I don't make it to the gym I still will have other 30 minutes of fitness tracked. it's over a mile for a lap around the inside of the building so it's a good thing! Also really helps with the steps goal!
Thank you! I'm so excited. The weight loss seems to be crawling to get there! It'll be worth it though!
I think I'm just the opposite! I don't mind the treadmill AFTER the first mile or so but after that I'm fine. It's like that for me on a run too so I guess maybe I'm just weird.
Good luck at the grocery store!! We are having similar forecasts and it's CRAZY! One benefit with the bad weather is if you don't buy stuff off plan you won't have, can't go get it and can't eat it
*I am going to talk about food. Stop reading if you are hungry!*
I tried my air fryer last night for chicken drumsticks and they were so good! Crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. Perfect "fried" chicken and it took less than 30 minutes! I wasn't sure how the air fryer would work but so far everything out of it has been wonderful!! Also, Green Giant now sells chopped cauliflower in a bag! Fried in butter it is so stinking good! It tastes like a TREAT! I think this is a key for me. Finding things I can eat that don't taste like I'm giving up all the things I love!
HMMM
That air fryer sounds interesting. I fail at frying chicken and maybe I could get my daughter to eat some from the protein if I could fry it better. I think I'll make these this weekend. Thanks!
I grew up in western PA so I am used to this weather. I'm not a fan of winter, but I love our fall. It's perfect cooler weather (summers here are HUMID) and beautiful colors on the trees. It was like a heat wave yesterday...temps were in the 20s!!
We are actually getting NONE of this big storm. Finally we are spared! I know they are expecting some snow by Pittsburgh, but I'm further north. We get the lake effect snow off of Lake Erie, so this storm is out of our area. Thank you Mother Nature!
Side note: It takes a lot to get a school delay or cancellation here. We rarely cancel school. It needs to be about -10 wind chill or 6"+ of snow to even consider a 2-hour delay. Cancellations are about -20 wind chills, 12"+ of snow overnight, or significant ice build up. We laugh when the south gets a dusting of snow and everything shuts down
I usually treat myself to something only for me. Clothes, massage, a trip shopping with my sister or friends. This time around, I am going to treat myself on vacation this summer. We haven't made definite plans yet (waiting for DH to get time approved), but if we do a cruise, I will book a massage or a really good excursion. If we do a week at the beach, I will probably find a cool activity to do (dolphin cruise or parasailing).
Although, I love the new music idea, so maybe at the end of each month I will treat myself to some new running songs.
Love this!
Thanks for sharing. I may check it out. I've neve done Diet Bet, but maybe this would be good for me.
If I cannot make it to the gym, I will do the elliptical at home or a DVD workout. Sometimes when it's too cold or we got too much snow to want to drive, I'll take the dog for a walk or take her out back and run around with her. She's a silly Australian cattle dog who has a ridiculous amount of energy, so she loves playing in the snow. Shoveling is also a good workout!
Yikes! Stay safe!
Hope the puppy is feeling better.
Nice job on the loss! Kick those 2 pounds for good!
Sounds yummy!
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Okay, I am trying to wrap up all my paperwork that is due next week, so I have been working steady at home the last couple days. And...just got the word that I have a new student who qualified for support and the IEP is Friday. Sigh. I feel like I catch up, then I'm 5 steps back. Too. Much. Paperwork.
The good news is that I am still on plan! Normally, I would stress eat chocolate, chips, and donuts. But, I ate a couple Hershey Kisses and called it a day. I also noticed that I am not buying junk food (except a few cookies for the kids) so I am reaching for veggies or fruit for snacks. Even DSs are grabbing more fruit and yogurt. Although, DS12 is "starving" all day long, so he eats a lot of carbs in the mornings when he has his 2 or 3 breakfasts. He has grown over 6 inches in the last year so I guess he's hungry lol. He's almost as tall as me now (or may even be as tall) and I'm 5'5". He eats me out of house and home. I don't know what I'll do when DS10 hits that stage. I'll have to take out a loan to buy food for them! BUt, enough about food
I'm off to do some laundry (yay lol) and finish up my grades. Stay safe if you're in the middle of this mess on the east coast.
Jill
My 12 year old is 5'6" so I believe it. She's two inches shorter than me. I dunno when she will stop growing.
well at my lowest and my highest I did the same kind of care. Ponytails a lot of time, no make up. I'm sure it would be no different at my healthy ideal weight. Clothing does get a bit better the lower I weigh because when I gain I refuse to buy new clothing and when I do have no choice I go for cheap stuff.
Weigh in--
I will take weigh ins any time this weekend.
You have three choices:
1. Post current weight and I will do the calculations.
2. Post amount lost since the last time I recorded it. PLEASE REFER TO CHART IN POST TWO. Since I was mia for a few days, please make sure your numbers are correct in the chart.
3. Post total lost for the month.
Just make sure you tell me what you are reporting.
Let me know if you have questions. I hope everyone is happy with their scale!
I'll add it Sunday when I weigh in.
This is totally me. I don't wear makeup to begin with unless it is a special get together. I find it such a pain in the butt and I always end up rubbing my eyes
I lost another 3.6lbs this week so I am way ahead of my goal which is awesome! 13lbs/10lb goal
I'm with you I don't like to have makeup on it feels gritty and my skin does not like it. I'm the same with fingernail polish. I can handle my toes painted though oddly enough. Woohoo on 3.6 lbs down. Way to go!
Yay nice loss.
Sadly, I'm also not one who really works hard on my appearance, regardless of my weight. I've got thin, but curly, hair. If you try to control it with overstyling, you end up with a frizzy mess. So, I shower, add leave in conditioner, and let it air dry into it's curls, fluff and go. lol. I also don't wear makeup much because it's irritating to my eyes and skin. So, special occasions only and wash it off asap.
I wouldn't say my weight determines my style, but my style makes adding weight deceptively easy.I tend to be less concerned about my weight UNTIL I really need to get dolled up (for a wedding or interview or whatnot).
Scrubs are pretty much pajamas so I'm frumpy, but comfortable, even at work.
At home, I tend to wear capris and t-shirts in the summer, yoga pants and sweatshirts in the winter. With clothes like that, it's easy to carry excess weight without paying much attention.
BUT, when I try to find something to wear for a nice dinner out or an interview, the damage I've done with my weight becomes much more apparent.
Fitted tops, dress pants and skirts are not nearly as forgiving.
Similar here too. My hair is thick wavy to curly its more curly when wet and for a day after if I don't comb but the thickness gets to me and I tend to keep it in ponytail even when I had it cut shorter and thinned out more. So no point trying a "style" and shorter cut because I did the same thing. lol My skin hates make up.
Guess I'm caught up for a while. I skipped another day on my lifting routine because my bum and quads were feeling the squats a bit longer. It's due for me to get in tonight still I suppose. I might or it will be done in morning. I will hop on the exercise bike through as much of one of my nightly MASH episodes.
I was tired today and I only worked an hour and a half. Picked up my "nephew" and its been a lazy afternoon and evening. Tomorrow I'll get my dd up dancing maybe 10 yo nephew "D" will join in. He's not too coordinated had a lot of developmental delays in addition to ADHD and aspergers but he might enjoy it. I owe him a game of mariokart or something tomorrow. D wanted me to play earlier but I laid down for a bit and he was good. Loud but good. I woke with a slight headache but it faded some. I think its more my teeth than head. 
That's awesome! Congrats!
so not the end of the world. But I lost our chart. I have a jpeg copy, so give me a day or so and I will be up and running again. 
