Thanksgiving came and went. Christmas has now come and left. Now, the new year is upon us...
I can't speak for anyone other than me, but I am feeling a wonderful ending to 2012! " :-)
I started a journey this year with a set goal by the end of the year. I didn't reach that goal, but I tried, and that's more than I can say for years past. My goal was to be down 30 pounds by the end of the year. I started this course at 265 pounds. Today I weigh 245.4. That's 19.6 pounds I have lost and 10.4 pounds away from my goal. I'm okay with that. Athletes don't win every game they play. They just practice harder, and get ready for the next game, the next goal. That's how I am going to start my new year - working harder, paying more attention to things I let slide this year. That's my goal for 2013.
Now, onto some good news (that completely gets the Happy Dance for 2012!!)....
I always NEED jeans at Christmas time so I tell everyone to get me Lane Bryant gift cards. I did good this year, and got $135 in LB gift cards! (Yay for me!)
So Brian, Mum & I decided to get out of the house and go shopping yesterday. We all got ready, headed out the door, and ventured off to the mall. The lady who greeted us was so helpful with finding the right jeans for me. The ones I have bought for the past several years are being discontinued, so I had no idea how these other jeans would be. She asked me what size I wore, and I told her the jeans I had on (the ones I had been buying for the past several years) was a size 22. She started venturing here and there grabbing different jeans for me to try on so we could see which of the new styles was best for me. I got in the fitting room with about four pair of jeans to try. I put the first pair (bootcut jeans) on and was a little disappointed with them. They gaped open really bad in the back. (For me, that usually happens.) Brian and Mum wanted to see how they fit (as did Becky, the girl assisting us), so I opened the door to show them. We all four made the same "No" face at the same time! The jeans not only gaped open bad in the back, they were just too BIG everywhere! (*Little happy dance*) So, Becky suggests I try a size 20, and she ventures off to find them as I go back to try on a different style of jeans - the jeggings. Same scenario, and I need a smaller size in those, also. Next I tried the straight leg jeans. Again, same thing. Becky comes back with the size 20 in the straight leg, and I try them on. They don't gape open as much in the back, but they are STILL too big! (*another little happy dance*) So, she suggest we try going down to an 18 just to see how they fit. If they are too tight, we'll stick with the 20. As she disappears to find them, I tried on the size 20 jeggings. They fit great. (Not much of a happy dance here, it's still a 20.) Becky brings back the size 18 straight leg jeans. I give myself a little pep talk as I'm changing, "If they are too tight, it's okay, you'll get there when you are suppose to be there."
Oh...
My....
Gosh....
Seriously??
THEY FIT PERFECTLY!!! (*HUGE happy dance in the dressing room before I even open the door to show anyone!!*)
I open the door to model & Brian and Mum are both just smiling. They both said the jeans looked great. :-) Yay me! So, of course, I got 3 pair of jeans with my gift cards! :-)
After we left LB, I texted my mom to tell her my good news. While we were texting, she reminded me of something I hadn't ever really thought about: I was a size 18 in high school! So, here I am ten years later, finally able to wear that same size again!! :-)
I'd call that a great ending for 2012!! Here's to wishing you all a happy ending for your 2012, and to great things to come in 2013!
Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Awe, December, I love you (kinda)...
Thanksgiving was absolutely amazing this year! We kept it simple (sort of, too much food) with just 6 of us total, had wonderful food, and played Yahtzee until 2 in the morning!! Definitely fun & full of laughs!
Food made me gain 3 pounds in one day, and put me back over 250 (251.4 to be exact)! Yikes!! But, it was worth it! You have to enjoy the holidays with all the yummy foods! Otherwise, it would just be another dinner with family...
As of this morning, I am down to 246.6, which makes my total lost so far 18.4 pounds (and 4.8 gone since the morning after Thanksgiving). Not exactly where I wanted to be at this time of the year (and with my goal of another 15 gone by the end of December), but every pound gone is still a step in the right direction!
I'm thinking about getting up and walking in the mornings before I have to get ready for work. I don't go in until 9, so if I get up about 6, that would give me a good hour to hour & half to get some walking in. It is December, and it's pretty darn cold in the mornings here with the sun peaking over the Sandia Mountains pushing all the cold air right down on us! (It is colder between 6-8 AM than it is about 3-4 AM!!) Ugh, it's only gonna get colder!! I have jackets, scarves, gloves, ear warmers...I can do this! :-) (Too bad I don't know anyone out here that would go with me, though.)
December means Christmas. Christmas is probably my favorite holiday, partly because of all the gorgeous decorations & lights, but mostly because of the reason we celebrate! My faith has been with me for many years and has brought me through more hard times than I ever thought possible. We should celebrate Christ and all He has done for us & bless us with every day, not just one day a year! Thank you, Lord, for my life & every piece of my life's puzzle!
Food made me gain 3 pounds in one day, and put me back over 250 (251.4 to be exact)! Yikes!! But, it was worth it! You have to enjoy the holidays with all the yummy foods! Otherwise, it would just be another dinner with family...
As of this morning, I am down to 246.6, which makes my total lost so far 18.4 pounds (and 4.8 gone since the morning after Thanksgiving). Not exactly where I wanted to be at this time of the year (and with my goal of another 15 gone by the end of December), but every pound gone is still a step in the right direction!
I'm thinking about getting up and walking in the mornings before I have to get ready for work. I don't go in until 9, so if I get up about 6, that would give me a good hour to hour & half to get some walking in. It is December, and it's pretty darn cold in the mornings here with the sun peaking over the Sandia Mountains pushing all the cold air right down on us! (It is colder between 6-8 AM than it is about 3-4 AM!!) Ugh, it's only gonna get colder!! I have jackets, scarves, gloves, ear warmers...I can do this! :-) (Too bad I don't know anyone out here that would go with me, though.)
December means Christmas. Christmas is probably my favorite holiday, partly because of all the gorgeous decorations & lights, but mostly because of the reason we celebrate! My faith has been with me for many years and has brought me through more hard times than I ever thought possible. We should celebrate Christ and all He has done for us & bless us with every day, not just one day a year! Thank you, Lord, for my life & every piece of my life's puzzle!
Sunday, November 4, 2012
November 04, 2012
Wow... Almost a year since my last post.
Surprised?
I'm not really. I honestly can't count the number of times I have started a journal and said "This time, I will keep up with it!" I will write in it a couple of times, then find it months (or years) later full of blank pages. It's never been that I'll find it later on and regret the stuff I have written in it, or someone else will read what I've written. That's one of the reasons I decided to start a blog online: so others can/will read it and will, hopefully, be inspired if they are in similar situations.
However, I lack self-discipline like no other! I get so frustrated with myself because I start something (journals, blogging, dieting, working out, etc.) with good intentions, but the first time something distracts or discourages me, I'm done. I don't know why it is so easy for me to give up. Maybe, somewhere inside me is still not ready for whatever I'm trying to do. Maybe, somewhere inside it just feels like it doesn't matter. My heart tells me it matters, but my head doesn't always feel that way. Who knows....
Now, on to the good stuff!
I know some of my readers are Facebook family, but I'm sure there are some who are not. That being said, I feel the need to put it in here so everyone can read!
I am down 18 pounds from 265 to 247 now! (I have to admit, it's been about a month now that I finally got under 250. Since I hadn't put it here, I thought I had better!) I cried when I got on the scale that morning and saw it! My goals for the LONGEST time has been to get under 250. The simple fact that it's a month later and I am STILL under 250, is one of the greatest feelings! Knowing I have gone a month without gaining it back is definitely encouraging!
So many people are in the same battle I'm in with my weight. Some people have been focused & determined, while some have been distracted & discouraged. Either way, we can ALL do this! We can win this! We all need encouragement, though.
My encouragement comes from multiple places & people. I can't take complete credit for what I've been able to do so far. I have been blessed with family, friends, and people I've met online. All have been wonderful in supporting and encouraging me. I definitely couldn't have made it to the point I'm at now without all of them!
So, my word of advice for all of you who are reading this, and feeling alone, or discouraged, or whatever, just know you aren't the only one in this battle! If you are surrounded by people who doubt you, you will start to doubt yourself. Get away from those people! Show them that you CAN & WILL do it without them!
Talk to those around you, find the people who willing support & encourage you, and find your own strength to push forward!
Sorry I got long-winded on this one! Just felt the need to get it all out there! :-)
Surprised?
I'm not really. I honestly can't count the number of times I have started a journal and said "This time, I will keep up with it!" I will write in it a couple of times, then find it months (or years) later full of blank pages. It's never been that I'll find it later on and regret the stuff I have written in it, or someone else will read what I've written. That's one of the reasons I decided to start a blog online: so others can/will read it and will, hopefully, be inspired if they are in similar situations.
However, I lack self-discipline like no other! I get so frustrated with myself because I start something (journals, blogging, dieting, working out, etc.) with good intentions, but the first time something distracts or discourages me, I'm done. I don't know why it is so easy for me to give up. Maybe, somewhere inside me is still not ready for whatever I'm trying to do. Maybe, somewhere inside it just feels like it doesn't matter. My heart tells me it matters, but my head doesn't always feel that way. Who knows....
Now, on to the good stuff!
I know some of my readers are Facebook family, but I'm sure there are some who are not. That being said, I feel the need to put it in here so everyone can read!
I am down 18 pounds from 265 to 247 now! (I have to admit, it's been about a month now that I finally got under 250. Since I hadn't put it here, I thought I had better!) I cried when I got on the scale that morning and saw it! My goals for the LONGEST time has been to get under 250. The simple fact that it's a month later and I am STILL under 250, is one of the greatest feelings! Knowing I have gone a month without gaining it back is definitely encouraging!
So many people are in the same battle I'm in with my weight. Some people have been focused & determined, while some have been distracted & discouraged. Either way, we can ALL do this! We can win this! We all need encouragement, though.
My encouragement comes from multiple places & people. I can't take complete credit for what I've been able to do so far. I have been blessed with family, friends, and people I've met online. All have been wonderful in supporting and encouraging me. I definitely couldn't have made it to the point I'm at now without all of them!
So, my word of advice for all of you who are reading this, and feeling alone, or discouraged, or whatever, just know you aren't the only one in this battle! If you are surrounded by people who doubt you, you will start to doubt yourself. Get away from those people! Show them that you CAN & WILL do it without them!
Talk to those around you, find the people who willing support & encourage you, and find your own strength to push forward!
Sorry I got long-winded on this one! Just felt the need to get it all out there! :-)
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