So, as I mentioned a while ago, I recently bought a Hula Hoop (thanks to the awesome idea by Tatums Mom -and no I have not quite picked it up again, but I'm still trying). Well, when I mentioned to my BFF that I bought a Hula Hoop, we started reminiscing (sp?) about other toys we used to play with and she mentioned how much she used to love her "Skippit". (for those of you unfamiliar with this item picture a ball and chain type thing on your ankle. You swing it with one foot and hop over it with the other).
Anyway, so while I was at Walmart this weekend (I love Walmart. I'm a total addict and can't stay away for more than a week even though everytime I go I say that I hate the crowds and line-ups, I always end up there like 2 days later...whatever...) so at Walmart they actually had "Skippit" and not only did they have it, but they had a 2 pack. So....
Well, I guess you can figure it out. I bought the 2 pack and immediately called my BFF and she came over and the 2 of us put on our "Skippits" and jumped around the back yard. We even had a male friend of ours put it on and he was really good.
So, yes, picture these 30 year old women (and 1 30 year old man) jumping around on a "Skippit". It was hillarious.
It was also a great workout. Even our guy friend (who's in great shape and works out regularly) said he thought it was great and that he'd love one if he had anywhere private to use it.
So I suggest to you all that if you're looking for a fun workout and especially if you have kids that you could do this with (It'll seem more like you're doing it for them that way) think about the "Skippit". It's a total blast!!
Well, for all of you wondering what happened with the office lunch....I was right. Someone did indeed offer me half their sandwich and while I know many of you said not to deprive myself and maybe I should cut the half into halves and then into halves (all great suggestions, by the way), I decided to skip it completely.
Here's why...Oh the shame. I wasn't going to tell you all, but I feel like i can be honest with you guys. Here goes nothin'.... After this past weigh-in, DH, BFF and I all passed the 25lb loss mark so, as we've been planning since the beginning, we had chosen this weekend to treat ourselves.
I know that all the "rules" say not to treat yourself with food, but screw the rules! If we don't treat ourselves with food, what is there to look forward to. This reward is what has been motivating us for the past 3 months and we have another reward planned for 50, 75 and 100lbs. I think they will all be well deserved.
So, Friday night we each had 1 cheeseburger and a small order of fries from the Heaven of Fast Food - that's right we visited Chez Ronald (McDonald's for those of you unfamiliar). We all skipped our JC dinner, JC dessert and any other extras that we had for the day, so really it wasn't as awful for us as it could have been.
We were so excited that I can't even explain it. We took the meals back home and sat down to enjoy them...slowly... It was really comical. Honestly, and I don't mean to torture anyone here, but it was reallllly good. Although, we realized that it wasn't really that much better tasting than what we've been eating lately and so I think it's made this a bit easier knowing that I'm not missing out on as much as I thought.
It was the same way when I quit smoking in November. I quit for 2 weeks and then gave in and had one, but it was so not worth it, that I haven't had another since.
So proud and happy and looking forward to losing my next 25lbs!!!
Time to check in on all of you. And there's another post coming later today (assuming I find time) that should give you an amusing visual and maybe an idea for yourself.
Well, I think that you can all agree that aside from last nights tiny cheat, I've been damn good at resisting temptation.
I work in the purchasing department for a chain of grocery stores and I'm bombarded with delicious foods all day long, but I have stayed away even when tempted by the bunnies.
I've even managed to ignore the office lunch rituals here. I swear I am the only person in my department who brings a lunch (honestly, I'm not exaggerating). Everyone in my department orders lunch to be delivered or someone will go out and pick something up. There are a number of restaurants within walking distance that usually provide the office lunch. Wendy's, Subway, even a little burger joint that I recall makes a mean cheeseburger. This food has been in the office every day during my journey and not once have I given in.
Well, today could very well be the end of that strength. I've just learned that today the office is ordering from my favorite lunch place. They're called "Dante's" and they make the most incredible meatball and veal sandwiches with this home-made sauce that makes me want to cry when I think about it. The bread is so soft that it almost melts in your mouth and the meat is seasoned and cooked to perfection. Drooool.
It's not here yet, but when it gets here I know that someone will offer me half their sandwich because they are huge and people in my office are insensitive to my diet issues.
Will I take it and eat the whole thing until I explode? Will I turn it down? Will I taste just a little? Will I run screaming out the door that life is just too damn unfair??
I'll let you know on my next post. I promise to be honest.
Tom is here and I let him defeat me yesterday. I got on the Gazelle for my 30 minutes but skipped the bike completely and then had an extra 100 cal snack (my first cheat since this journey began). I hate it that I let him win, but I will not be derailed. I will get right back up and back on plan. Tonight I will be victorious! I will not cheat. I will not sit lazily by and let Tom laugh at me and cause me pain. I will do my 30/30 workout every evening. That will silence him for a while and eventually he will leave and then next Wednesday when I drop another pound, I will laugh at Tom and challenge him to return in 4 weeks time to a leaner more in control woman. I am strong now. I'm in control now. I will win this battle. (insert Rocky theme here.)
Well, all that will-power really paid off at last nights WI. I was down 2.6lbs. Woo Hoo!! Look at me dance!!! Okay, I'm not really dancing. It's not out of laziness. I just don't want my co-workers to think I'm completely nuts.
It felt so good to see that loss. My losses lately have been really small and slow (which I'm learning to accept without tears), so it was great to see an over 2 pounder. Yeah me!!!!
I was also good last night and stopped and bought my Hula Hoop. Holy S#@! Tatums Mom was right. What happened to my Hula abilities? I used to Rock, and now it's pathetic. But I will not give up. I will keep practicing and eventually I will be a Hula Champ! I will wear grass skirts and eat pinapples... well probably not, but I will conquor the Hoop.
In more good news, today I got a free pedometer from the sample room. I never bothered to realize that there was more than just food in there.
Wow, what a positive day this has turned out to be so far! Hope all of you are having a great day as well. I'm going to try and stop in to see you all today and thank you for all the great feedback (Re: the evil Easter Chocolate issue), but if I miss you, thanks tons. Your support is really helping me through this journey.
That's it!!! The world is definately against me!!!!
One of the buyers here has been cleaning out her sample room and just offered me a gigantic case of various Easter Chocolate. Solid bunnies, hollow bunnies, chocolate shaped like SpongeBob, Cream Eggs, etc... etc... etc...
"Just take them for your nephew and nieces" she says to me sweetly. "ARE YOU NUTS?!?!" I try not to scream. "Do you really think that if I took those from you that they would make it all the way to my nieces and nephews? They might not even make it out of my office."
Why oh why am I being tested in this way?
At least I can take comfort in the fact that I have been passing these tests, but really I'd prefer to just skip them.
The sample table was empty. In fact, it's still empty, but now there is a large pile of boxes right next it.
We just had a sales rep bring in cases of potato chips. That's right I said CASES as in hundreds of little bags of joy.
I'm not normally swayed by chips. I'm more of a sweet tooth, but these chips look soooo good. Jalepeno and cheddar, red pepper and sour cream, smokey bbq, sea salt and vinegar....droooool...my lord.
As if that was not enough, now my own people are turning against me. Timmy's (that's Tim Hortons to those of you outside it's vast influence) has invented a new donut....Triple Chocolate. It looks like a boston cream, but it has chocolate icing, chocolate drizzle and it's filled with...you guessed it...chocolate.
My God, what's going on?
First Taco Bell with the Steak Taquittos (I want one soooo bad), then Wendy's gets new sandwiches, Subway now has a sweet onion steak terriyaki and now Tim Hortons, too.
Worked extra late last night and as a result I didn't get a chance to pick up my Hula Hoop. I'm seriously bummed. Hopefully I'll get a chance to pick one up after my weigh-in tonight.
And although I worked late and didn't sit down to dinner until very late in the evening, I still made time to do 30 mins Gazelle/30 mins Bike. First time that I didn't use working late as an excuse to sit on my big butt all night long. I figured that if I was going to watch tv (House, Idol and Dancing results - thank God for my PVR) I may as well be working out while I do it....And I did. Yay Me!!
Looking forward to my weigh-in tonight. Not because I think I lost a lot, (I've been tracking my weight at home and have only moved half a pound on my scale) but because I want to know if the new cheesecake is in. I can't wait for that. Mmmm Mmmm!
Well, I guess I'll check in with you guys and then maybe leave another quick post later today.
Well, today I did something that I usually try to avoid.
I saw myself naked in a full length mirror. It was a bit shocking. I didn't immediately cringe, turn away and cry as I normally would have. Instead I really looked at myself and noticed how much my body really has changed in the last couple of months. It's pretty amazing and it made me feel really proud.
For the first time in my life, I'm looking forward to exercise (thanks to my beloved Gazelle and to Tatum's mom for the Hula Hoop idea). I never thought that I would look forward to working out, but I do (sort-of).
I really feel like I can do this. I can see progress and I can see my goals. I'm energized and thinking positive. The sample table is empty, JCC has a triple choc cheesecake on the way and I feel excellent.
Of course, check back in a couple of hours and who knows, but for now, I'm going to revel in this new found optimism!!
Okay, so I said that I'd try to leave a positive post later in the day and here it is.
First though, I want to say a big thank you to all of you who sent me comments or posted here. They were all really appreciated and while I've tried to return the favor for all of you, I'm sure I've missed one or two of you.
Anyway, on to the positive. Are you ready??? The Sample Table is empty!!! Woo Hoo!!! It's been empty all day!! That may not sound that positive to you, but it's a small blessing to me.
