We have house guests so things are a little busier than usual. So, I may not blog everyday for a while. But, I'll write as often as I can.
It is a challenge, a continual challenge to stay in control while celebrating birthdays, etc. Tonight was my friend Loretta's birthday. We ate here at home and had a great time, but there were special foods and it is often tempting to just give in. But then I remember that I don't want to gain the weight and that small amounts work for me.
Tomorrow I'm going to shop for some new clothes. That will act as great motivation to stick with the program!
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Monday, September 27, 2010
176.6 Oh, The Pain! Oh, The Wonder! Oh, The Joy!
We have a house guest and we went shopping, and I totally forgot about my blog! I have yet to do that, to wake up one morning and say, oops! I never wrote a post. I'm very glad that didn't happen today.
As you can see, I'm still stuck. I think it's a little odd that I can't lose or even gain .1 or .2 tenths of a pound. Maybe tomorrow?
It was a great day at Chico's. My friend has also lost a lot of weight and was complaining that there was just nothing in a size 1! When she started losing she was wearing size 3, and I couldn't begin to wear Chico's clothes because there was no way I could even think about fitting into a size 3! We laughed that we were quite a pair, complaining that they just didn't have anything in the smaller sizes. Oh the pain! Oh, the wonder! Oh, the joy!
As you can see, I'm still stuck. I think it's a little odd that I can't lose or even gain .1 or .2 tenths of a pound. Maybe tomorrow?
It was a great day at Chico's. My friend has also lost a lot of weight and was complaining that there was just nothing in a size 1! When she started losing she was wearing size 3, and I couldn't begin to wear Chico's clothes because there was no way I could even think about fitting into a size 3! We laughed that we were quite a pair, complaining that they just didn't have anything in the smaller sizes. Oh the pain! Oh, the wonder! Oh, the joy!
Sunday, June 13, 2010
185.0 Been Shopping
Jennifer has been on my case to go shopping and buy something that is too small. I've had a hard time doing that partly because I am tightfisted with my money, and partly because I have so few clothes that fit me because of the weight loss. I am sure that I am the only woman in town who has empty space in her closet. So the idea of buying something I can't wear right away has been hard to wrap my charge card around.
But today I did it. I bought a pair of black dress pants that I can't zip up - can't begin to zip up, but my legs fit in them so I think that they will be perfect to wear when I celebrate reaching my goal of 170. My plan is that at least every 2 to 3 weeks I will try on those black dress pants and check in with them to see how I am doing.
Yeah, I did buy some stuff I can wear now, and what I figured out was that I was buying clothes recently that were almost too big. So today I bought snugger things and I like the way they feel. Wearing baggier things reminds me of when I was a lot heavier and wanted to conceal every bulge. I also have learned that when clothes have spandex, which is a good thing, they do stretch out at least a size larger within the first hour of wearing them. So I am sitting here in a tight pair of capris and a top that fits, shall we say, very well!
Life is good in Scottsdale and I am heading down to 184!
But today I did it. I bought a pair of black dress pants that I can't zip up - can't begin to zip up, but my legs fit in them so I think that they will be perfect to wear when I celebrate reaching my goal of 170. My plan is that at least every 2 to 3 weeks I will try on those black dress pants and check in with them to see how I am doing.
Yeah, I did buy some stuff I can wear now, and what I figured out was that I was buying clothes recently that were almost too big. So today I bought snugger things and I like the way they feel. Wearing baggier things reminds me of when I was a lot heavier and wanted to conceal every bulge. I also have learned that when clothes have spandex, which is a good thing, they do stretch out at least a size larger within the first hour of wearing them. So I am sitting here in a tight pair of capris and a top that fits, shall we say, very well!
Life is good in Scottsdale and I am heading down to 184!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
209.4 A Closet Full of NEW Clothes
We are having our master bath area remodeled. We are taking out the jacuzzi tub that was put in every house that was built about ten years ago. Neither of us uses it, and we have a tiny shower, designed for very small people. Neither Jeff nor I have been referred to as small lately, or probably within our lifetimes. Anyway, the reason I am writing about this is that they are coming on Monday to take out all the old stuff.
To reach our closet, we have to go through the bathroom. So, here it comes... we have to empty out our closet so that the clothes will be accessible and so that they won't be covered with dust from the removal process.
What this really means is that I am getting rid of all my plus size clothing, forever. No more 3X, 2X, or 1X labels, ever again. I am a Chico's gal now, remember? I have the greatest husband. When I announced that cleaning out the closet really meant getting rid of 90% of the clothes I own, he agreed!!! He's been a real cheerleader throughout this weight loss extravaganza and I have really appreciated it.
So, buy stock in Chico's because over the next few weeks the stock will go up. Once I reach my goal, I am going to also be a Nordstrom gal, and a specialty shop gal. Scottsdale is full of wonderful little shops selling beautiful clothes. Now I really need to focus on drinking more water, eating a little less, and staying conscious around food, everyday! I can do this!
To reach our closet, we have to go through the bathroom. So, here it comes... we have to empty out our closet so that the clothes will be accessible and so that they won't be covered with dust from the removal process.
What this really means is that I am getting rid of all my plus size clothing, forever. No more 3X, 2X, or 1X labels, ever again. I am a Chico's gal now, remember? I have the greatest husband. When I announced that cleaning out the closet really meant getting rid of 90% of the clothes I own, he agreed!!! He's been a real cheerleader throughout this weight loss extravaganza and I have really appreciated it.
So, buy stock in Chico's because over the next few weeks the stock will go up. Once I reach my goal, I am going to also be a Nordstrom gal, and a specialty shop gal. Scottsdale is full of wonderful little shops selling beautiful clothes. Now I really need to focus on drinking more water, eating a little less, and staying conscious around food, everyday! I can do this!
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