After reading B’s blog I realized that I too have a problem with a lot of “big stuff”. I have a drawer full of panties and bras that are just too big. The cups of my bras have spaces and gapes and I feel like an old woman in some of them. Oprah’s show that aired last week addressed getting fit for bras and how the choose the right jeans for your body type. I suppose I’ve been holding off b/c I don’t want to commit to sizes I won’t be in long. That’s just another set of stuff to get rid of. I vowed not to buy things for every size I inched down to. Now I’m reconsidering that promise. I feel like my boobs look bigger and a little saggy, not a good look! I’ve really been rocking turtlenecks and other sweaters with slacks since the cold weather hit and the turtlenecks definitely show where the bust line is. I need more supportive bras but I can’t do the underwire. I hate underwire. It’s irritating and literally rubs me the wrong way. The slacks I have on today are one of four pair that I took and had altered about….mmm…maybe a month or so ago and now they’re too big. The butt of my pants looks a saggy mess and I didn’t notice it until this morning in the bathroom. Hey, I’m not complaining about getting “too small” for my clothes, but alterations are expensive even with a discount, especially when you have several things to get done.
What is really sad is that I have a working sewing machine at home. I just don’t know how to do all that. If I ripped the seams out of my pants that would be it until I could get them fixed. I sow the basic stuff, straight lines, little to no measuring required tasks. I still have pillows that I started late summer sitting on my machine. I’ve wanted to take sewing classes, but I really don’t have the time. Plus I would rather learn from someone who could teach me one-on-one, maybe even in my house. That would really be great. So much to do, so little time.
This morning I arose at 4:30am. I wanted to make sure I could be on the machine promptly at 6am so that I could complete my 30-mins of cardio prior to meeting with my trainer. Since he made an executive decision to do splits for the remainder of the year (half abs/half weights), that leaves me an hour with him. I don’t ever want to neglect my cardio, although the abs and weights are great for me too, the cardio is what’s burning the most calories right now. Then when I go back today @ 3pm, I’ll do 30-more minutes of cardio. So in a day I will have completed a 2-hour work-out with 1 hour of cardio and 1 hour dedicated to weights and abs. Who would have thunk it?. At this rate I will beout of the 230’s by mid-week. That is the goal….to say “holla” to the 230’s. I’m so tired of seeing 230.8 and 230.0…what does that mean? I’m ready to see 222 lbs. 8lbs off by the end of the year? May sound far fetched, but I’ll get it. I will push myself and I will achieve a 50lb weight loss by New Year’s Eve. I will be at church praying and thanking God for many things, and meeting my year-end goal will surely be one of them!
So after splurging for my birthday on a succulent hamburger and fries, soda and cake, I’m finally back to 230lbs. I think I have learned my lesson. No more regression for me. I’m getting down to the wire and I need to lose my last 8 lbs in order to meet my goal of 50lbs off by New Year’s Eve. I know I can do it b/c I’m really focused and again, the results tell the true story. One of my coworkers that sits on the other side of the floor called me this morning and said, and I quote, “I’ve been hearing good things about you. Every time I ask somebody about you they say Felecia is doing so good!” WOW!! Was that awesome or what?
Monday I really started watching my calories and working out twice a day…that’s right folks…2-A-Days!!! It’s actually a great refresher in the middle of the day. I will continue this regimen through the end of the year. This weekend I vow to go and purchase a multi-vitamin. At this point, that is the only thing missing from my program. No need to half-step, I’m going to walk this thing on out! I’ve probably been eating 1,200 to 1,500 calories a day. I’ve not really been tracking it per se, but I’ve made mental logs. I surround myself with fruit, Dole fruit cups and low calorie snacks, but I’ve noticed that I’m not snacking as much either. My mantra is: “I’m not eating anything I don’t have to eat.” It takes waaay too much to burn it off.
My skates arrived yesterday and so when I got home from church last night, I strapped them on and skated around the kitchen in my pajamas for a bit. It was kinda funny. Like a kid who found their Christmas present early. I want to be able to rival those other adults at the rink that can dance and skate backwards and go from skating forward to skating backwards. I can skate backwards but the transition is sometimes rough. Now I can practice a little before hand and break in my new speed skates. I hope to have time tomorrow to get to the rink. Nell is treating me to a 2.5 hr manicure and pedicure tomorrow morning for my B’day at some spa (she won’t tell me the name of it). I can’t wait for that! It sounds like premium treatment to me!
All day yesterday I was anxiously anticipating the grand finale for The Biggest Loser. I got home and did everything that I needed to do in preparation for the next day, so that at 8pm EST I could be smack in front of my tv. Other than Caroline Rhea’s annoying voice, I thought the show was PHENOMENAL ! ! Is there one person anywhere that watched the finale and didn’t walk away with a renewed sense of ability and commitment? Man, when I tell you God always provides what I need, I truly and sincerely mean that.
I was pulling for Wylie because I thought he was cute, but I liked Erik too. Kai had to be my least favorite of all (I even liked Adrian better). She was a little “too much” for me. She was all over the place, extremely sarcastic and she just plain got on my nerves. However, the girl looked amazing at the finale. She lost 118 lbs and I surely applaud and respect her for that because I know her struggle. Wylie seemed to have a small celebrity following, not to mention his own brand of t-shirts. I thought it was awesome that he had so much support from friends and family. I think I got a glimpse of Vivica Fox and Sugar Ray Leonard sporting I Love Wylie tees. Wylie emerged as the most toned. His body was BANGIN ! ! ! Dude was looking really sexy and he appears to have a loveable, great personality.But who could have prepared themselves for the “new” Erik???? He must have gotten home and said, “to hell with the pastrami sandwiches…I’m going to win this thing ! ” 407lbs is where he started and he lost an astounding 214lbs ! ! ! ! ! The only thing I could recognize was his face and voice, nothing else was the same.I knew right then that Erik was THE BIGGEST LOSER ! !
I’m sure the incentive to win $250,000 was a great motivator for them, but even more than that, to have their lives back. Oh yeah, did I mention that I wouldn’t have cared if Heather didn’t even show up for the finale? She and Kai together….just “extra.” Okay, back to my previous thought: they all were in need of “intervention” They could have quit and went home at any time, but it was important to them to be there. Not only were they representing themselves, they represented their families, friends and home states. It was “bigger” than them. Kai’s family had gotten on board to improving their health by the time she returned home. How satisfying that must have been to know that your commitment helped spark the fire in someone else. I thought about submitting for the show, but then decided not. For one, it just doesn’t fit with my life because I can’t afford to take a 3-month sabbatical from work, secondly I’m already doing it and losing the weight. Slowly but surely, it will all come off. I recommitted myself last night. I thought to myself, “self…if Erik can lose 214lbs in a matter of months, and Kai can lose 118lbs and Wylie 164lbs, surely I can lose 82 lbs ! ” I was soooo excited that I couldn’t wait to get up and get to the gym. I woke up several times and finally got up around 4:30am. I am excited, excited to constantly see examples of people doing it successfully.That’s why this site means so much to so many. We don’t have to know each other to support and encourage one another. Everybody needs that at some point. I’m inspired and recommitted, I will see my goals manifest. Nobody determines that but me and I say that IT MUST BE SO ! !
If you have some, please package it and send it to me. My energy level (since turning 29) has been extremely low. This morning I had to make myself get out the bed. That was probably more to do with the job than the gym, nevertheless, I just didn't want to go. I'm glad that I did go b/c I got a really good workout, but my enthusiasm seems to be waisting away. People are constantly complimenting me, and God always sends me what I need. I was looking at myself critically in the mirror today in the locker room, feeling like I have soooo much further to go, and this girl (I should at least know her name) just started praising me. She was telling me how good I look and how she notices the weight I lost and its good that I'm doing it the "hard way" She was really encouraging to me, and God provided that word of encouragement just when I needed it. I will know her name after today, b/c she's so sweet and she's always encouraging me.
She told me that she started out at 207lbs and now she's 159. She looks great and she's my goal, perfect 10! I think its great that we can support complete strangers like that. I guess you don't really need to know a person to sow a seed of kindness into their lives. She has definitely been planting seeds on me. Again I say, God always sends me what I need.
I'm so anxious to see the Grand finale of The Biggest Loser. From the previews, it looks like all of the final 4 have lost a massive amount of weight since leaving the ranch. Everytime I watch this show I get so much confidence and feel like I can do just about anything! I usually don't allow myself to wallow in this self-pity stuff, but every since my B'day its like I've been going emotionally down hill. Those of you of the faith, please join your faith with mine that "God will renew my mind and give me strength to endure ALL things." Thank you for your unmerited kindness and support.....
I indulged a little…ok, a lot for my birthday. I guess it started Friday when I stayed out until 2am (I’m too old for this) and then had to be up by 7:45am. I get up and got dressed and finished packing up the clothes I wanted to donate to My Sisters House, which is a shelter for women and children. I was out the door and on my way to the spa and missed my exit. I don’t know what I was thinking, I go to this place all the time but I just completely passed it by. So then my being on time was out the door b/c I have a poor sense of direction and I ended up being 10 mins late. I ABSOLUTELY HATE BEING LATE
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Do to favor, I was able to find a parking spot and get signed in. It wasn’t a long wait at all, but I’d prepared myself to be shuffled to the back b/c it’s really had to get an appointment in the first place. There are literally a flock of people waiting in the lobby on the “wait list” hoping someone doesn’t show so they can be seen. Anyway, all things worked together for my good. I was escorted downstairs to the “quiet room” and disrobed, stretched out on the table and the relaxation began.
Marisa was my esthiologist and she was great
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The ambiance was fantastic and I was able to relax quicker than I thought. That was the quickest hour ever
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The facial was wonderful and the foot massage was a treat for my Birthday. She really took care of me. After leaving the spa I met my friend at the mall for lunch. Ok, so I went into NY&Co looking for size 18 jeans and obviously there’s a huge difference between women’s 18 and whatever it is they sell in there. I picked up the jeans and they looked really small but I decided to try them on anyway. I couldn’t even get them up my leg
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I couldn’t do anything but laugh, although I was disappointed. I still wanted some new jeans b/c I’m down to one pair now. We decided to try another mall after lunch b/c I was getting pretty discouraged.
We lunched at one of my favorite spots, Dantana’s (next to Lenox Mall) where the burgers are the BEST
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I haven’t had a hamburger in sooo long I really wanted one and a good one at that. So I had a Dantana burger with provolone cheese and fries. IT WAS SOOO GOOD
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They brought out a slice of cake for my B’day but we were too full to eat any of it, so I had it boxed up (mistake
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It’s hard for me to leave the mall and I was suppose to be at the rink at 3pm. Well we pull up to Cascade at 4 o’clock, I’m late and I’m kind pissed about it but it was my own fault. My friends were all ready inside skating amongst what seemed like a million kids. I had no idea there would be so many kids at the skating rink this time of day. There were 3 birthday parties going on and they were everywhere. I was nervous skating around them b/c they don’t follow any of the skate rules. Some were skating against the flow, while others were falling out on the floor and just lying there??? What was up with that? I kept thinking, where are the parents of these Bay-Bay kids
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We skated for a couple hours and I vowed to start skating more regularly. It’s great exercise and fun. Plus I want to learn some of the moves the sk8trs do.
All in all, I had a wonderful Birthday. I spent it with friends and I received so many phone calls, text messages and well wishes. Thank you all for kind words. I appreciate it greatly. Yesterday, I resolved to take my work-out to the next level for the next 2 weeks. I’ve committed myself to a goal, and I will make it. So I’ll be doing 2-a-days for the next 2 weeks starting today. I’ll continue my am routine, and I’ll go in the late afternoon during my lunch and dedicate that time to doing nothing but cardio. I’ve got to step it up to see my goal manifest. It’s totally up to me. No turning back now, I’ve relased it into the atmosphere, it’s going to be
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“Excuses don’t explain and explanations never excuse”-Sam Leccima
Today is my favorite day of the week. There is something real special about Fridays. So I was talking to my beloved Mother this morning and she told me that I was born on a Friday at 8:44am. So could that be why I so love Fridays? I dunno, but there is nothing that can go wrong for me on Friday, and yes I said NOTHING
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Friday leads into my weekend and I love, love, love my time away from the office. This morning I ran on the treadmill and lifted weights, I felt good, but I think it’s time to take it up one more level. I want out of the 230’s and I not there yet. I don’t know what the deal is but the scale is either broken or I need to take it up a notch. However, it could be those waffle fries I had last night with my #2 combo from Chick-fil-a (my most fav fast food spot). Normally, I get the fruit cup, but last night I wanted fries so I had them. I’m over it, satisfaction met.
What I have been craving is hummus. Every since I ate some last Friday I’ve been wanting it. Who knew mushed garbanzo beans/chickpeas, garlic, and lemon juice could be so filling? The pita bread and falafel (limit those) helps too. I was invited to a comedy and sax showcase tonight, and I’m looking forward to it. His comedy is clean (which is what I prefer) and I’ve heard he’s hilarious. I guess I have a pretty busy weekend planned. Here’s how MY BIRTHDAY will flow:
Spa appointment @ 9:30am for 60-min facial and back treatment with disencrustation (sounds gross, feels amazing
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Shopping for “smaller” jeans at New York & Co. (I hear they go up to 18s..YAAY)
Lunch with Nell
Skating with friends at Cascade 3pm-until they can’t take anymore
Dinner with friends
I am so looking forward to tomorrow. I love hanging out with my friends. It’s going to be great
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Plus I’ll get some extra cardio in on the rink. I would love for all of my EP friends to come out if you’re in the
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Okay, its time for me to go and donate the red stuff to the Red Cross. We’re having a drive today at work. Don’t forget to donate to the Red Cross. They are always in need of donors. Don’t be afraid, you’re only saving someone’s life
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Have a great weekend everyone
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So yesterday I had my dental appointment. I got 3 filings (2 replacements) and it was H-O-R-R-I-B-L-E ! ! Well, the actual procedure wasn’t that bad, but the aftermath….My LORD ! ! I left the office slightly swollen and numb on the right side of my face. I was told it would take about an hour or so for the numbness to cease, well 3 hours later I was still numb. I was supposed to go to choir rehearsal, but my mouth was looking and feeling a HOT MESS, so I said forget it, I’m going home and getting in bed. I get home and do everything I need to do for the next day and finally I fall asleep. Suddenly I’m awakened by a throbbing pain ! ! ! It felt like a dry socket (for those of you who’ve ever experienced the horror of that) and it HURT SO BAD ! I was in so much pain I couldn’t even move. I laid there for a second thinking it would subside and when it didn’t I rolled out the bed to my dresser where sits my EXTRA STRENTH TYLENOL ! I woofed down two of those and rolled back into bed, tossing and turning all night it seemed.
Around 1ish this morning the pain subsided and I was able to get a couple hours of sleep. I was pissed, but I still got up, in fact, I was up at 4:40am and started getting ready for the gym. Dedicated and Results Driven is all I can to that. I pressed my way and got a good work-out this morning, but all I could think about is calling my dentist. So they opened at 10am today, I called at 10:01am and spoke with the nicest receptionist, Shelby. Dr. Dentist had stepped out and would have to call me back. I gave her all of my symptoms and she must have relayed the message to him because about 10 mins later she called saying what he said. According to Shelby , it wasn’t abnormal for me to be experiencing that pain. WHAT??? NOBODY TOLD ME TO EXPECT EXCRUITIATING PAIN ! ! ! !
I guess I’m a little bent about it still. Right now my mouth is still sore, not numb or throbbing, but stiff and a little sore. I cancelled my next appointment for Wednesday and I’m in search of another dentist. Maybe I’m overreacting but I’m pissed that he didn’t tell me “Oh, if I pinch a nerve in your jaw while I’m injecting this numbing solution into it, you will awaken to mind numbing pain and probably won’t sleep much….ready?” I have a high tolerance for pain, but I don’t like to experience. Maybe I can tolerate it b/c I’m prepared for it. I dunno, ok, so I’ve vented…..whoosa…..whooosa.
to have so many wonderful people supportingand encouraging me. I am blessed beyond measure. I just want to say “Thank You” to all of you who visit my site, read my blogs and leave your kindness. It is greatly appreciated. Who knew one could have so many cyberfriends!! I was talking with Tony (my trainer) and he was really dropping Rhema on me. It was so interesting to talk to him b/c we rarely talk due to his yelling, “I feel another set coming on..” I respect him so much. He was strategically placed in my life by God. God knew what I needed and he delivered. I feel good, I feel great!! I’m exactly 3 days from my 29th Birthday and I’m 42lbs lighter! Having my health, strength and peace of mind is the greatest thing. The best gift I ever received was salvation. Nobody will ever top that one!
Today I’m wearing my size 18 pants and 14/16 top. I think it really shows off my shape. My other clothes are big and really hide what’s going on underneath….and it’s really going on! Ha! Confidence, I’ve never really lacked, but this new feeling I’m having I guess I would have to call it happyness. I’ve always been social and fun, but now I can say that I’m really happy. This morning I was out the bed by 4:45am, I mean I just got straight up out the bed (15 mins before my alarm sounded). I’m excited about working out! I danced myself into the bathroom and did my do and got ready for the gym. I guess I’m a glutton for punishment! I can truly say, life is different for me now. Different in a good way. No quick fixes, magic pills, starvation, eat carbs only, eat protein only deals. Those days are over. Losing it quick means gaining it back even quicker. That’s not what I’m about. Losing it and keeping it offF-O-R-E-V-E-R is my goal.
Please send your prayers up for me. I’m getting ready to leave the office for my dental appointment. I have to get a total of 6 filings. Y-I-K-E-S!!! Yeah, I know. However I’m only getting 3 today and the other 3 will be done next Wednesday. My dentist is a married cutie…BOOOO! LOL. But I like him a lot. I’m getting resin composite filings and they’re supposed to be the best. 3 of my filings are replacements for the 3 metal ones that I’ve had since I was about 14, and the other 3, yeah brand newbies! Ah yes, cavities from sweets! I love my sweets! Speaking of sweets, one of my friends put me on to these tasty little treats by Hershey. They are called Hershey Sticks and they’re exactly 60 calories. They are really good. I like the ones with caramel in the middle. Good for a little chocolatey indulgence without the guilt.
is what I’m thinking about. After commenting on B’s page God is showing me that my getting healthy and losing weight is minimally about me. Let’s think about this for a moment, if it were only about me I could have been dead a long time ago. Bad habits, unhealthy eating and lack of exercise could have easily taken me out in my sleep. Not to say that God doesn’t love me alone or want me to live my best life, but other people’s blessings are linked to my obedience.
I just wonder how if must have felt for my grandmother to see her granddaughter spiraling out of control. She meant well when she gave me the jump rope and hula hoop for my b’day as a little girl, but all I got out of it was hurt feelings. She didn’t know how to communicate the concern she felt. She thought it was surface, something a few tools could remedy, but it was much deeper than that. Being out-of-control can sneak up on you real quick and easy if you’re not careful. Living a disciplined life is hard, but it builds character. It’s hard to be the only one doing anything usually. If everybody around you is drinking wine, and you may not even like the wine, but you’re more likely to have a glass just b/c everybody else is. I was that person. I wanted to be cool and be a drinker like many of my friends. I couldn’t stand the taste of alcohol and definitely didn’t have tolerance for it that they had. I was making myself sick to fit in. God delivered me from that. In fact, He delivered me to the other extreme, b/c now I can care less about what people think of me
We tend to like the easy way, the more convenient path, the road most traveled; if you will. The spirit of complacency is scary. If I never push myself, what is there? If I resolve myself to be ok with right where I am, that’s not living. I finally realized it, with the help of Father God. I can remember when people were trying to sow seeds of health in my life and I just wasn’t hearing it. I mean, I wanted it, I wanted to be smaller and healthier but I wasn’t willing to do the work. What I really wanted was a quick fix to solve years of weight problems. You can’t make someone want it. They have to get to a place in their life and/or have an experience to propel them up off their rusty dusty. I know when I finally got the revelation of what being healthy really meant, I wanted to share it with everybody in my family. I wanted to inspire them to join me in the battle of a lifetime for greater health too. Now, they see me and “ooh” and “ahhh” and it makes me happy but sad because they can’t seem to realize it for themselves. I liken it to having this great big house, great for family entertainment and certain relatives refuse to come over because you live in what they deem the “uppity side of town.” What the heck does that mean? Its fear, fear of the unknown, fear of seeing something, liking it and maybe wanting it too.
Fear is bondage ! ! I will never be bond again. There is so much to life, so much to see, do, become and people to meet along the way. I can’t let anything keep me from living life to the full !
I know for a fact that my battle with weight is going to set somebody free. God gets ALL the glory because He is the greater one working within me. He keeps me going when I want to quit and feel tired. Don’t think for one moment that b/c my blogs are positive that I don’t struggle. I’ve just learned how to put things in perspective. My desire is that my family and friends live long, healthy, happy and prosperous lives. To do any less would trod the very blood of Jesus under foot. He did not die the most torturous death for me to live in hell on earth. THE DEVIL IS A LIAR ! Let’s reclaim our health because we are God’s hands in the earth. This isn’t about me, ITS ABOUT THE KINGDOM OF GOD ! ! Reclaim health and wellness for your entire family. Believe that God can change the hearts of family that have been resistant in the past. Know that none is greater than God. HE HAS CONQURED THE WORLD ! Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world ! !
It is so cold outside! Like high of 40 degrees cold. When I left home this morning I was freezing! I had on a full sweat suit with clothes on underneath, a wool coat, hat, and scarf and still I felt naked..dang, I’ve got to find my gloves. I used to love the cold weather because I like to layer on my clothes, but this is ridiculous. Especially when it was almost 70 this time last week. What is going on?? Anyway, I pressed my way to the gym this morning with a whole lot of bags; gym bag, dry cleaning bag, handbag (which is the equivalent of a small carry-on) looking and feeling really weighed down. I’ve really got to lighten my load (pun intended).
I thought Tony was going to ruin our surprise. He’s normally in by 6:45am but today he rolls in at 7:15am. Everybody was practically finished with work-out. He must have sensed that something was up. I would be surprise nor would I put it past him. He does not like the attention. The man is funny. So I gave him the card with the visa gitft card inside and he said “thank you” and laid it aside. We’re all standing there like “OPEN THE CARD!!!” He said “No, I’m not opening this card on work day..y’all ain’t getting off that easy, I’m not accepting bribes..I can’t be paid off.” We know he’s a little nuts, so we all just stood there disappointed, but couldn’t help but laugh. Tony is all about the work-out and maximizing the time. He said he appreciated the card (even though he did not open it) but he wouldn’t be opening it today. TOTAL CONTROL FREAK!! Tony took away our thrill, he stole our thunder. We all wanted to see the expression on his face and he got was the expression on ours! We teased him the rest of the time he was there telling him that it was ok if he wanted to cry in private. He was like, “whatever….lets get to work.” Men, I tell you…
For some reason, the stepper was a little easier for me today. I guess I’m still a little inflated from all the compliments I’ve been getting, or is it that I’m just so motivated that I don’t care to acknowledge the pain anymore. Yeah, I think that’s it. My friend Rob is funny. Every time he sees me he starts smiling and nodding saying, “yeah….you’re looking good.” That feels so good. Although that is not why I do what I do, it’s a byproduct that I can definitely live with. Now I’m focusing on my next mini-goal which is to get out of the 230’s! I’ve been camping out here waay too long due largely to a Thanksgiving set-back. Nevertheless, the year-end goal remains 50lbs total. So I will not be allowing the indulgences that I excused for Thanksgiving. I’m getting down to the wire and I can’t afford to be pushed back b/c of holiday goodies.
My friend forwarded this quote of the day to me, and I think it’s excellent:
“The difference between try and triumph is a little umph”-Marvin Phillips
. At this rate I will be out of the 230’s by mid-week. That is the goal….to say “holla” to the 230’s. I’m so tired of seeing 230.8 and 230.0…what does that mean? I’m ready to see 222 lbs. 8lbs off by the end of the year? May sound far fetched, but I’ll get it. I will push myself and I will achieve a 50lb weight loss by New Year’s Eve. I will be at church praying and thanking God for many things, and meeting my year-end goal will surely be one of them!
! Well, the actual procedure wasn’t that bad, but the aftermath….My LORD ! ! I left the office slightly swollen and numb on the right side of my face. I was told it would take about an hour or so for the numbness to cease, well 3 hours later I was still numb. I was supposed to go to choir rehearsal, but my mouth was looking and feeling a HOT MESS, so I said forget it, I’m going home and getting in bed. I get home and do everything I need to do for the next day and finally I fall asleep. Suddenly I’m awakened by a throbbing pain ! ! ! It felt like a dry socket (for those of you who’ve ever experienced the horror of that) and it HURT SO BAD ! I was in so much pain I couldn’t even move. I laid there for a second thinking it would subside and when it didn’t I rolled out the bed to my dresser where sits my EXTRA STRENTH TYLENOL ! I woofed down two of those and rolled back into bed, tossing and turning all night it seemed. 
I have a high tolerance for pain, but I don’t like to experience. Maybe I can tolerate it b/c I’m prepared for it. I dunno, ok, so I’ve vented…..whoosa…..whooosa. 