Jiminy Crickets! It's Friday! Woot! Woot! Already another week down! Which means a nice weekend ahead.....ahhh yes, bring it on
Thank you to all who responded on my TOM talk! It helped me alot! Yesturday was just not my day at all. I didn't know if it was my TOM getting ready to be delivered to me but all hell broke out yesturday! I was so happy in the morning, nothing getting me down, then towards the afternoon I got emotional started to cry and then I got pissy. Yeah that was a trip! Then it was back to emotional oh all night long! It was great! I figured it was my TOM that is being so ever nice to me! It's just weird because each and every month I have to get used to something new and I feel like a lost puppy with all these new signs and symptons, but I figured our bodies are changing all the time so these changes are normal. I Woke up this morning feeling refreshed and happy! Got on the scale this morning and my weight was back down to 142.2 from yesturday's reading of 143.2! Im actually not taking it to bad, before that gain would have tripped me but im getting used to these fluctuations!
On to other talk, tonight im going to a gathering with my family and other friends and family there and I know that I can do good with my eating. I tell myself that Im going to control myself while there and then what do I end up doing....scarfing down the whole brownie pan or something in that area! Well this time I want to go prepared, I dont want to put something in my mouth just to put! So how do you stop this mindless eating? I have been thinking and thinking its just so much harder when everyone that is going to be there doesn't care about what they eat!
So my goals for the little get-together
Eat before the party a lite snack
Try to not be around the food
Bring along something to chew on to be distracted
enjoy the foods in moderation!
Good list? I think so, I just have to be looking out like the portion police!
Oh yeah I signed up to bring fruit salad! So at least something healthy will be there besides the Baked Ziti, garlic bread, brownies and cream puffs! Oh my!
Everyone have a wonderful Friday!!!!!!!
Posted By: hey alexia
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05/04/2007 10:40
You are way too good
You are truly becoming the EXPERT ON ALEXIA...isn't that the most amazing thing. To be able to know what is what with your moods, your body, your mind....it is just amazing!
You are truly inspirational and your site always motivates me to follow in your foot steps.....
Great list...keep up the enjoyment of your journey...
I was browsing through blogs and had to comment on yours. Wow, you've done an amazing job. Lost over 90 lbs and looking fabulous. I am 4 lbs from maintenance and scared, but it's also exciting. I start every day with a clean slate. That has kept me going for more than a year on my journey and I guess that approach will be helpful in maintenance also. I liked your 3 rules for maintenance that you had written couple of days ago.
Good luck in maintaining your new healthy lifestyle!
Thank you so much for all your encouragement. I'm back and ready to move.
So. . . I cannot wait to start running. I'm going to do couch to 5 k. I'm ready. It's been a long couple of weeks, but a new normal should be sinking in and I'm ready to get moving. I took a nice long walk with DD and DS this morning. Not a run, but exercise is still exercise. I'm so enjoying my kids!
Anyway, I'm back to the 170s but I'm now even more determined to lose that 25 lbs. I'm gonna do it! And you're right there with me!!!
...is that I cannot weigh that frequently. I started getting obsessed with those fluctuations and wanted to weigh everyday. I had to realize that our bodies change constantly, especially since we are women. We gain water and there are so many other things that are going on. So I decided to not even weigh once a week. If I gained as much as a pound I got so discouraged and would give up. So I've just been weighing once a month or no more than every two weeks. Maybe you could try something like that. That way you aren't upset at every fluctuation because lets face it, a pound is nothing in a day or two's time with our everchanging bodies!
And good luck at the shindig. I've actually read that before, about snacking prior to an engagement so you aren't as hungry and won't scarf down a bunch of bad food. Keep us posted on how it went! Happy weekend to you!
Sounds like a good plan to me! Have fun with your family tonight. You will do great.
TOM is a tricky thing, isn't it? My body also has changed recently when it comes to that it is isn't fun at all! Time to break out the Ibuprofen and lock myself in a room away from people! lol
"...doesn't care about what they eat." For some reason that statement struck a nerve with me. I know I sound crazy for saying this...but I am suppose to care about what I eat. I am suppose to care about consuming fruit over candy. I am suppose to care about having water over soda. I am suppose to care. Eureka!! It all comes down to those decisions. Caring about what I eat sounds like I'm choosing to be a more responsible adult. Yeah because I think about healthy eating as a way of life for adults. Kids eat junk. Am I not an adult? I love this realization that I have to grow up and eat like an adult. LOL...I know I'm crazy
Enough of my ramblings...I wish you a successful evening of good decisions.
Glad you're back to your old self again!! It sounds like it was just one of those days!! I'm sure you'll do fine at dinner. You already have a plan in place so that's one step in your favor!! Have a great weekend.
Thanks for your reassuring comment on my blog. I'm sure you know how frustrating plateaus can be!!
That's no small feat you have accomplished, losing 90 lbs!! Your whole identity changed... looks-wise!! Keep up the good work, you will survive maintenance. And TOM! Hugs!!
Your blog is so inspiring. Great job! We actually started at around the same time in weight loss journeys, but I got comfortable and stayed at a certain weight for about 6 months. Im on my way again. Have about 30-35 left to lose.
Hope you had a good time at the party and I wondered how your family reacted with your talk. I have a BIG family and it's easier for me to keep my mouth shut and not eat anything bad because they will all gang up on me. It's sad my family does that but they do. Hope yours will be supportive and understanding.
