I weighed in for my SIL's BL contest at 164.9!! I don't know how in the world I've lost that many pounds since last week considering how poorly my week went. Maybe my body needed something different to work on. Who knows, but I'll take it!!
I was realizing that that number puts me only 15 pounds away from my goal! 15 seems so much more obtainable than 20. I don't know why, it's only 5 pounds. But, I am excited and renewed in hope! YAY!!!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Withdrawals
I have been having such a hard time adjusting back to a reasonable amount of eating since my weekend binge. I am starving and making poor food choices. Now that the week is almost over it is getting better than it was, but it is still a rough road. Hopefully once school starts again on Monday I can fall back into a routine.
I did do CardioX the other day after talking myself into it. But, I was sore yesterday and ended up going back to sleep in the morning instead of staying up and exercising because I felt a little bit off (dizzy, slightly nauseated). Once I got up again it was better, but then we had places to go for the day.
This morning I could not get myself out of bed. I ended up staying in bed until almost 11 am, but I did not feel rested at all. I am wondering how much of this tired feeling is a result of my poor food choices, the time change, or maybe I am fighting a bug. Whatever it is, it needs to stop so I can function again.
I did do CardioX the other day after talking myself into it. But, I was sore yesterday and ended up going back to sleep in the morning instead of staying up and exercising because I felt a little bit off (dizzy, slightly nauseated). Once I got up again it was better, but then we had places to go for the day.
This morning I could not get myself out of bed. I ended up staying in bed until almost 11 am, but I did not feel rested at all. I am wondering how much of this tired feeling is a result of my poor food choices, the time change, or maybe I am fighting a bug. Whatever it is, it needs to stop so I can function again.
Captain Courageous Meets Her Twin Major Dumb
Note to self: Do not take your child out in underwear when you are potty training! Especially to a friend's house.
I decided to continue trying Aaron in underwear the last two days, and since we were heading to a birthday party, I made sure he went potty before we left. Unfortunately it meant we were an hour late, but fortunately he did go and didn't have an accident at the party. yay.
After the party we hung out at a friend's house. I stopped by the house and picked up Aaron's chair so that our chances of success would be better considering the 'falling in' incident at the beginning of the week. Aaron did really well staying dry. At first. I took him potty after a few hours of being there because I figured he'd need to go. I praised him for staying dry. He didn't really resist going potty, but I made the mistake of letting him take a toy in the bathroom with him. He sat on the toilet playing with the toy for awhile. Finally I took the toy from him and waited some more. Eventually I told him we'd try again in a few minutes, dressed him, washed his hands and left the bathroom. Not even five - maybe not even TWO minutes later I turned around and he had peed all over himself and his favorite boots. ARGH!! *sigh* I guess I should have waited some more. I cleaned him up and put a diaper on him.
I decided to be valiant and tried taking him again after I felt an appropriate amount of time had passed. His diaper was wet. Guess it's a good thing he had it on. I put it back on him though because it was what we had. He didn't care. When we got home I used the fitted diapers as underwear because at least it's meant to be more absorbent than regular underwear. Aaron ended up pooping in it. Again, at least it was in a diaper. I gave up on the pottying for the night and stuck him in a diaper with a cover and figured he'd go to bed that way and left for piano lessons.
I should never assume smooth sailing when it comes to me leaving and Aaron in diapers. When I got home Matthew said that Aaron had an accident in his diaper. huh? Apparently Aaron needed to go potty so he went to the bathroom and couldn't get the diaper off and ended up peeing in it. Go figure. Matthew found a size 5 disposable in the bedroom, so he put that on him.
It's amazing how lackadaisical a disposable diaper can make a person. Guess who didn't care this morning if Aaron was awake and what he may or may not be doing in his diaper? yeah. But, once I got up and going and finally got the boys dressed, I tried Aaron in his very-nonabsorbent regular Thomas the Train underwear. I told Aaron he needed to go potty in the toilet so he wouldn't get Thomas wet.
We headed out for a friend's house, so I made sure he pottied before we left. Again after an appropriate amount of time had passed, I took him to go potty. Yay his pants were still dry! He even pottied on the big toilet! I let him go play and figured we were good for another little while. Apparently the 'little' was too long. When I went to go check on him there was a nice wet spot on their couch. And worse, we smelled poop. OH sadness!! I took him to the bathroom to clean him up while my friend went to work on the couch. And the carpet. And on his boot too. Well, I cleaned the boot, but she discovered it there. Oh I felt so bad! I put Aaron in a diaper and gave up for the rest of the day.
So, again, the moral of the story is: Take your child in diapers in public when potty training. Don't be a hero because all you'll end up being is dumb.
I decided to continue trying Aaron in underwear the last two days, and since we were heading to a birthday party, I made sure he went potty before we left. Unfortunately it meant we were an hour late, but fortunately he did go and didn't have an accident at the party. yay.
After the party we hung out at a friend's house. I stopped by the house and picked up Aaron's chair so that our chances of success would be better considering the 'falling in' incident at the beginning of the week. Aaron did really well staying dry. At first. I took him potty after a few hours of being there because I figured he'd need to go. I praised him for staying dry. He didn't really resist going potty, but I made the mistake of letting him take a toy in the bathroom with him. He sat on the toilet playing with the toy for awhile. Finally I took the toy from him and waited some more. Eventually I told him we'd try again in a few minutes, dressed him, washed his hands and left the bathroom. Not even five - maybe not even TWO minutes later I turned around and he had peed all over himself and his favorite boots. ARGH!! *sigh* I guess I should have waited some more. I cleaned him up and put a diaper on him.
I decided to be valiant and tried taking him again after I felt an appropriate amount of time had passed. His diaper was wet. Guess it's a good thing he had it on. I put it back on him though because it was what we had. He didn't care. When we got home I used the fitted diapers as underwear because at least it's meant to be more absorbent than regular underwear. Aaron ended up pooping in it. Again, at least it was in a diaper. I gave up on the pottying for the night and stuck him in a diaper with a cover and figured he'd go to bed that way and left for piano lessons.
I should never assume smooth sailing when it comes to me leaving and Aaron in diapers. When I got home Matthew said that Aaron had an accident in his diaper. huh? Apparently Aaron needed to go potty so he went to the bathroom and couldn't get the diaper off and ended up peeing in it. Go figure. Matthew found a size 5 disposable in the bedroom, so he put that on him.
It's amazing how lackadaisical a disposable diaper can make a person. Guess who didn't care this morning if Aaron was awake and what he may or may not be doing in his diaper? yeah. But, once I got up and going and finally got the boys dressed, I tried Aaron in his very-nonabsorbent regular Thomas the Train underwear. I told Aaron he needed to go potty in the toilet so he wouldn't get Thomas wet.
We headed out for a friend's house, so I made sure he pottied before we left. Again after an appropriate amount of time had passed, I took him to go potty. Yay his pants were still dry! He even pottied on the big toilet! I let him go play and figured we were good for another little while. Apparently the 'little' was too long. When I went to go check on him there was a nice wet spot on their couch. And worse, we smelled poop. OH sadness!! I took him to the bathroom to clean him up while my friend went to work on the couch. And the carpet. And on his boot too. Well, I cleaned the boot, but she discovered it there. Oh I felt so bad! I put Aaron in a diaper and gave up for the rest of the day.
So, again, the moral of the story is: Take your child in diapers in public when potty training. Don't be a hero because all you'll end up being is dumb.
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Sweet and Sour Meatballs LT02, 116, 9 pts (plus rice)
Ingredients
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 egg
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 teaspoons canola oil
2 large green peppers
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
6 cups hot cooked rice
Directions
Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice (discarding remaining juice or save for another use). Set the juice and pineapple aside. In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, garlic, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 40 meatballs.
In a nonstick skillet, brown meatballs in oil; drain. Cut green peppers into chunks. Add broth, peppers and reserved pineapple to meatballs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the vinegar, soy sauce and reserved pineapple juice until smooth. Add to meatball mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup meatball mixture with 3/4 cup rice) equals 456 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 58 mg cholesterol, 755 mg sodium, 66 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 23 g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Made March 19th. This is a high point meal! As written, the recipe is worth 10 points. However, as I made it, it is worth 9 points for 8 servings. I used the Great Value brand meatballs instead of making my own and did not include the rice in point calculation because I only actually ate 1/2 c. of rice.
Because I used frozen pre-cooked meatballs, I just picked up the directions from "in a nonstick skillet..." and skipped cooking the meatballs. I just started adding the ingredients together. I left the peppers out because Matthew really doesn't care for them and I used red ones just the other day for the Asparagus Cashew Stir Fry. I thought I'd be nice and give him a break! lol
Once again Aaron wouldn't eat the meal, but everyone else seemed to enjoy it. I served it with california blend vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot mix) with mozz cheese and the Asian Peanut Salad.
Asparagus Cashew Stir Fry
Asparagus Cashew Stir Fry LT02, 190, 8 pts (includes rice)
Ingredients
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup cashews
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 cups hot cooked brown rice
Directions
In a large nonstick skillet, saute the asparagus, onions, red pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce and ginger until blended; gradually stir into the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Reduce heat; add cashews and sesame oil. Cook 2 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with rice. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (about 2/3 cup asparagus mixture with 1 cup rice) equals 406 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 847 mg sodium, 64 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 12 g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1/2 lean meat.
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Made on March 17th. I added 7 diced baby carrots with the asparagus and 1 medium chopped zucchini when I added the broth to the stir fry.
I bought a bunch of asparagus when they were on sale a few weeks ago, but I've never cooked with it before so I'm not sure if I did it right or not. When it said trimmed, I just cut off the bottoms about an inch up, then proceeded to cut the stalks into the 1-inch pieces as directed in the recipe. I used the thin stalks instead of the thicker stalks too. Most of the asparagus were fine, but we'd get one here and there that tasted more like a stick.
Everyone but Aaron seemed to like this. Jared REALLY liked it. I served with what I call Peanut Asian salad: greens (we used baby spinach), mandarin oranges, peanuts, coconut, and Toasted Sesame dressing.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
The Plunge - diaperless
I decided to put Aaron in underwear today with a plastic cover just to see what happens. I'd planned/thought about really focusing on potty training this week since I don't have the distraction of piano lessons in the afternoon, but here it is Wed already and this is the first time I've really done anything pro-active. So far (at 2pm) we have gone potty twice and been dry since getting dressed. Yay!
We did have a minor problem with this last potty trip. Aaron was at the table eating, but got down and told me he was tired. So, I told him let's go potty and then he could go to sleep. He didn't want to, but he was fine once we were in the bathroom although he didn't want to sit and go. He told me he wanted to go finish eating, so I let him leave the bathroom without any pants. I figured he's the type of kid that would run to the bathroom once he felt the urge. I was kind of right. He was playing and then gasped, stood up and grabbed his tooshy. I knew then he needed to go poop. I should have taken him right then to the bathroom instead of just telling him to go. He hung around a little bit longer and then wandered down the hall. Again, I should have followed him but I did go and check on him. He was in the blue room with a slightly shocked look on his face. There at his feet was an 'oops'. I took him to the bathroom before he'd have a chance to pee too. I left him to do his business and cleaned up the other incident. HE did go potty in the toilet at least. We talked about making sure his poop goes in the potty too because that's gross. He said, 'ok' But we'll see what happens.
I've been giving him stickers and a piece of candy for each time he goes potty - both things he loves.
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9:30 pm update
Aaron was ready to go to sleep by 6:30 pm. I took him potty before dinner and he was dry again and went in the potty. yay! He asked for a diaper though so he could go to bed. He went to sleep, and I put a diaper on him. I was hoping he'd be down for the night but no such luck. I haven't had a chance to check his diaper condition though and my guess is that if he was dry through his nap, he went soon after waking up. He's eating at this point, so he's really likely to have a wet diaper.
Overall I think this was a pretty successful day. It's unfortunate that we'll be out and about tomorrow for a birthday party. The odds of getting him to go potty are slim, though I wonder if they'd be better if he were in underwear. Hmm, do I take a chance? I'll think about it.
We did have a minor problem with this last potty trip. Aaron was at the table eating, but got down and told me he was tired. So, I told him let's go potty and then he could go to sleep. He didn't want to, but he was fine once we were in the bathroom although he didn't want to sit and go. He told me he wanted to go finish eating, so I let him leave the bathroom without any pants. I figured he's the type of kid that would run to the bathroom once he felt the urge. I was kind of right. He was playing and then gasped, stood up and grabbed his tooshy. I knew then he needed to go poop. I should have taken him right then to the bathroom instead of just telling him to go. He hung around a little bit longer and then wandered down the hall. Again, I should have followed him but I did go and check on him. He was in the blue room with a slightly shocked look on his face. There at his feet was an 'oops'. I took him to the bathroom before he'd have a chance to pee too. I left him to do his business and cleaned up the other incident. HE did go potty in the toilet at least. We talked about making sure his poop goes in the potty too because that's gross. He said, 'ok' But we'll see what happens.
I've been giving him stickers and a piece of candy for each time he goes potty - both things he loves.
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9:30 pm update
Aaron was ready to go to sleep by 6:30 pm. I took him potty before dinner and he was dry again and went in the potty. yay! He asked for a diaper though so he could go to bed. He went to sleep, and I put a diaper on him. I was hoping he'd be down for the night but no such luck. I haven't had a chance to check his diaper condition though and my guess is that if he was dry through his nap, he went soon after waking up. He's eating at this point, so he's really likely to have a wet diaper.
Overall I think this was a pretty successful day. It's unfortunate that we'll be out and about tomorrow for a birthday party. The odds of getting him to go potty are slim, though I wonder if they'd be better if he were in underwear. Hmm, do I take a chance? I'll think about it.
Chemical Sabotage!
Sabotage, sabotage, sabotage!! And every time I think that word, the line from Veggie Tale's Larry Boy Episode of Leggo my Ego with the Evil Alchemist goes through my mind: Chemical Sabotage!
52 points spent on hot dogs and other concession stand goodies on Saturday; Sunday spent 30 points after cake and ice cream for my niece's birthday, Monday spent 27 points for cranberry/banana bread, brownie and ice cream, Tuesday ended up at 37.5 points for Ghengis Grill and cake and ice cream for my brother's birthday. AAAAACCCCKKKK!!! This has GOT to STOP!! The worst part is that there is no exercise to counteract it. It is almost 8:45 am and I have absolutely NO desire to do anything about it. I hate this feeling of flub, but it will take every miligram of control to get my butt off this chair and do it.
What is it with me and success? When I seem to be doing so well, I sabotage it. EVERY time! This is the point that I quit WW last time. I already feel the fat buildup again. I SAW it in the mirror yesterday. It's like Satan and his minions - never give us a break. You're either going forward or your going backward. There is no such thing as standing still.
Ok, motivated myself enough to get it done *whew* Let's Bring it!! CardioX here I come!!
52 points spent on hot dogs and other concession stand goodies on Saturday; Sunday spent 30 points after cake and ice cream for my niece's birthday, Monday spent 27 points for cranberry/banana bread, brownie and ice cream, Tuesday ended up at 37.5 points for Ghengis Grill and cake and ice cream for my brother's birthday. AAAAACCCCKKKK!!! This has GOT to STOP!! The worst part is that there is no exercise to counteract it. It is almost 8:45 am and I have absolutely NO desire to do anything about it. I hate this feeling of flub, but it will take every miligram of control to get my butt off this chair and do it.
What is it with me and success? When I seem to be doing so well, I sabotage it. EVERY time! This is the point that I quit WW last time. I already feel the fat buildup again. I SAW it in the mirror yesterday. It's like Satan and his minions - never give us a break. You're either going forward or your going backward. There is no such thing as standing still.
Ok, motivated myself enough to get it done *whew* Let's Bring it!! CardioX here I come!!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Toilet Tale
YAY! Aaron pooped in the toilet tonight!! We sent Jared to go potty before getting in bed and Aaron said he needed to go too, so I told him to go. I checked on him after a little bit and he'd gone potty. I asked him if he was done and he said he had more. I left him to do his usually non-existant more, but came back to clean him up when he started wandering the hall. I was surprised to see a poop in the toilet when I followed up. YAY!! I made a big deal about it - he told me it looked like a caterpillar! lol. I don't mind if going potty before going to bed becomes a habit. With Jared his first potty habit was right before showering. It's better than nothing!!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Diaper Dunk
Tonight Aaron amazed me again. We are away from home for a few days, so tonight when he wanted to go potty, I explained that he'd have to use the big boy toilet since his little potty isn't here. I thought he'd refuse to try because he's always been afraid of 'the big toilet', but with the help of a fun 'ladder' he was willing to climb up on the seat. He was nervous, but content to let me hold on to him while he sat there backwards. He was kind of playing around but then wanted turned around sit forward. I was concerned about him falling in, but after a few adjustments he was situated and actually went!! We were both really pleased.
Aaron got down and then told me he had more. He went to get back on the toilet but in his haste ended up falling in. oops!! Of course that scared him. We finally made a breakthrough with the toilet and he had to fall in! *Sigh* I cleaned him up and soon Jared had to go potty too. Aaron was still saying he had more, but he was willing to let Jared go first. Once Jared was done, I put Aaron back on the toilet but he told me he wanted to potty like Jared. I gave him some instructions and let him stand on the stool and try. YAY - SUCCESS!! AND, it all landed in the the bowl! lol
We'll see if tonight's experience leads to more toilet use or not, but I'm pretty happy with the event either way. I think CD has really been helpful for Aaron. It hasn't been a bad thing for me either. I dreaded going into it, but it's not been that bad. I wouldn't call it fun or really enjoyable, but for what it is, I am content and not unhappy that we are doing it. We'll see if I still feel that way over the long term, but I'm at a point where it's not a big deal to budget money for diapers next month.
Aaron got down and then told me he had more. He went to get back on the toilet but in his haste ended up falling in. oops!! Of course that scared him. We finally made a breakthrough with the toilet and he had to fall in! *Sigh* I cleaned him up and soon Jared had to go potty too. Aaron was still saying he had more, but he was willing to let Jared go first. Once Jared was done, I put Aaron back on the toilet but he told me he wanted to potty like Jared. I gave him some instructions and let him stand on the stool and try. YAY - SUCCESS!! AND, it all landed in the the bowl! lol
We'll see if tonight's experience leads to more toilet use or not, but I'm pretty happy with the event either way. I think CD has really been helpful for Aaron. It hasn't been a bad thing for me either. I dreaded going into it, but it's not been that bad. I wouldn't call it fun or really enjoyable, but for what it is, I am content and not unhappy that we are doing it. We'll see if I still feel that way over the long term, but I'm at a point where it's not a big deal to budget money for diapers next month.
Been Busy
I have had so much I want to say, but I've been productive/busy the last few days and not had a chance - well, more like not taken the opportunity. By the end of the day I'm beat. But, laundry is clean and put away, front and back lawns are mowed, the garden weeded, the side yard cleared (been 2 years since the last time), Aaron's clothes switched out, the floors swept and mopped, friendships strengthened, and miles driven. To sum up my thoughts though: God is good.
I am down to just a couple of recipes left from my menu pull, but they are mostly stews. With the arrival of the warmth of spring, I'm not really too keen on making them now. I do have a bunch of asparagus that needs to be put to use, as well as some summer squash. It is time to go through the next set of cookbooks so I can have another menu plan. I feel so lost without my spiral of recipes waiting to be explored - and the fridge is so empty. I'd say my menu experiment was a success.
Some posts that want to be heard but are still on the waiting list:
One Point Wonders
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
From Here to There and Back Again
Cloth Diapers 101
I am down to just a couple of recipes left from my menu pull, but they are mostly stews. With the arrival of the warmth of spring, I'm not really too keen on making them now. I do have a bunch of asparagus that needs to be put to use, as well as some summer squash. It is time to go through the next set of cookbooks so I can have another menu plan. I feel so lost without my spiral of recipes waiting to be explored - and the fridge is so empty. I'd say my menu experiment was a success.
Some posts that want to be heard but are still on the waiting list:
One Point Wonders
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
From Here to There and Back Again
Cloth Diapers 101
Lettuce Eat Cake - Final Results
March 14, 2010
Official Weigh in - 167.1! I thought for sure I'd be more because I weighed in on Friday when I saw the contest was over and was 167.4. Then I weighed myself for my SIL's BL contest and went back up to 168.2. I chalked it up to water retention. Then I took a day off yesterday from WW's and ate horribly!! OH man I felt so yucky by the end. It's a miracle that I lost any weight for today's weigh in.
So official weight loss for this contest is 10.3 pounds. I knew I would not reach my ultimate goal of 150 pounds, but I did make it to my last lowest weight, and that is something I am proud of. I can fit into size 12 jeans (depending on the cut), I have exercised 5 days a week, and I am eating healthier.
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Saturday was one of those throw caution to the wind days because there were so many unhealthy options that I just went with it. We attended a baseball themed birthday party (complete with hot dogs and nachos) and a drive-in movie Primary activity (complete with concession stand goodies like cotton candy, peanut M&Ms, popcorn, licorice and pretzels). I ate it all!! Plus pizza for dinner. I enjoyed it at first, but by the end of it I was feeling so icky.
Then today I was with family celebrating my niece's first birthday. Cake, brownie, and ice cream all made their way into my system and now I'm paying for it again. I have learned something from this experience though: it isn't worth it in the end!! My body knows the difference.
Last night I received the pleasant surprise of 'hand-me down' clothes from a friend. It's weird to look in the mirror and see a thinner version of myself. There was a range of jean sizes in the pile, and by the end I decided size is relative. The cut of the jeans is what matters. I put on a size 12 in one cut and brand and looked awesome, then tried on a size 16 that was totally not awesome. There was even a size 10 that I could squeeze into - wouldn't wear them in public yet, but they 'fit'.
In my excitement about the size 12 jeans, I went and shared with Matthew. I realized that I have not been in a size 12 since I graduated high school. At that point in time I was 150 pounds. If 15 years ago 150 pounds = size 12 and today 167 pounds = size 12/14, my guess is that clothes sizes have altered a bit to the larger side. In high school my goal was to be a size 9/10. With today's clothes sizing, maybe I'll finally reach my goal!!
Official Weigh in - 167.1! I thought for sure I'd be more because I weighed in on Friday when I saw the contest was over and was 167.4. Then I weighed myself for my SIL's BL contest and went back up to 168.2. I chalked it up to water retention. Then I took a day off yesterday from WW's and ate horribly!! OH man I felt so yucky by the end. It's a miracle that I lost any weight for today's weigh in.
So official weight loss for this contest is 10.3 pounds. I knew I would not reach my ultimate goal of 150 pounds, but I did make it to my last lowest weight, and that is something I am proud of. I can fit into size 12 jeans (depending on the cut), I have exercised 5 days a week, and I am eating healthier.
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Saturday was one of those throw caution to the wind days because there were so many unhealthy options that I just went with it. We attended a baseball themed birthday party (complete with hot dogs and nachos) and a drive-in movie Primary activity (complete with concession stand goodies like cotton candy, peanut M&Ms, popcorn, licorice and pretzels). I ate it all!! Plus pizza for dinner. I enjoyed it at first, but by the end of it I was feeling so icky.
Then today I was with family celebrating my niece's first birthday. Cake, brownie, and ice cream all made their way into my system and now I'm paying for it again. I have learned something from this experience though: it isn't worth it in the end!! My body knows the difference.
Last night I received the pleasant surprise of 'hand-me down' clothes from a friend. It's weird to look in the mirror and see a thinner version of myself. There was a range of jean sizes in the pile, and by the end I decided size is relative. The cut of the jeans is what matters. I put on a size 12 in one cut and brand and looked awesome, then tried on a size 16 that was totally not awesome. There was even a size 10 that I could squeeze into - wouldn't wear them in public yet, but they 'fit'.
In my excitement about the size 12 jeans, I went and shared with Matthew. I realized that I have not been in a size 12 since I graduated high school. At that point in time I was 150 pounds. If 15 years ago 150 pounds = size 12 and today 167 pounds = size 12/14, my guess is that clothes sizes have altered a bit to the larger side. In high school my goal was to be a size 9/10. With today's clothes sizing, maybe I'll finally reach my goal!!
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