Interesting though - as far as exercising goes, it was a bad week. May is the busiest month in the world with school programs, activities, celebrations, etc. Chip and I were at the school every day last week! That doesn't mean I couldn't have found another time to work out - I just didn't.
HOWEVER, I was more in control of my eating than I have ever been. No mindless munching. No huge portions. No eating past 7:30. I felt great with how I did in that area all week - well, Monday through Friday at least. The weekends are tougher. Regardless, with staying active and busy combined with feeling in control when I eat, I had good results on the scale today.
I still haven't had one sip of soda. I am surprised, actually. The hardest part is when we are out and the fountain drinks are calling to me. I just keep my crystal light in my purse no matter what. If I have that, and ice to chew on, I am just fine. Chip says it looks like a punishment, watching me pour the packet into my water bottle... Here I am - being punished at Aubrey's orchestra program! :)
I wanted so very much to be 149 when we left for California (for Kelley's wedding - yay!) on June 5th. If I dwell on the fact that I'm not on the right track for that, I will only feel badly. Instead, my goal will to be simply to keep going down, and half a pound or a pound a week would be fantastic for me at this point.
Thank you, blog reader friends! Your comments are fantastic, and motivating! By the way, thank you to a great friend who called and left me a message about my jaw line - I was cracking up, but amazingly, it helped me feel much better - love you all!
11 comments:
You look SO great! Hey, how short is your hair? I barely noticed and I know you've had it cut for a long time. Do you have to straighten it every day? Has Chip found something yet? Hope everything is going well. You're in my prayers.
Down 3.5??!!??!?! That is fantastic! Don't you think?? I'm surprised I didn't hear the squeal all the way down here - or that you didn't hear the squeal from me when I read your post! Way to hang in there and keep on keeping on. Never give in. Never give up. (I really like that raspberry lemonade Crystal Light. Use it all the time, especially at work. Sometimes soda will taste thick and sweet and sticky.) You are doing so well. I'm really proud of how tough you are being. See you very soon! Can hardly wait. Love, Mom
Me again. Just looked at your very first weigh in picture. Have you compared lately?? The saddlebags are gone and so is the muffin. Sorry to be so blunt, but take a look! Surely you can feel it in your clothes, because it sure can be seen! Nice job. Nice job! Nice job!!!
xox
Mom
GREAT JOB TRACY!!! You are so inspiring! Thank you!!
Ummm...hello? You didn't just go down a little, three pounds, that's going down a lot! And don't give all the credit to mother nature. If you hadn't continued to work hard, you wouldn't be seeing these great results!
One more thing...I already have a one week guest pass for you to go to the gym with me while you are here (or at least on Friday and Monday). It will be fun! We can give each other tips and stuff. Maybe you'll reach your goal by the end of your stay!
I just looked at the old pictures and your Mom is so right! You look great!
By the way, I finally took your advice and followed your example on my blog. I also linked to you, hope that's okay. Thanks again!
Awesome job!! You are starting to see some real results. Have a great time at your sister's wedding!
Kris
Yay! Fantastic news! You look great and so happy! I'm happy FOR you, too! You're inspiring!
tracy you look so good... keep up the good work..
Wen - Hi! My hair is at my shoulders now - I don't like it longer than that anymore. I straighten it now when I "do" it. Nothing for Chip yet (sigh). Thanks.
Mom - thank you! Yeah, I actually do see a difference from day one - feels good! You are the best.
Holly - thank you - and you are inspiring too! I am proud of you for taking such a huge step.
Jo - thank you for such great support! That is AWESOME about about the gym pass!!! Thank you so much!
Kris - your continued support is so wonderful - thanks so much!
Steph - You are awesome - thank you!! (love your hair) :)
Gil - SO good to hear from you!! Thank you so much!
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