I know that a ton of this weight issue I’m having right now is due to the hormone imbalance I’ve got going on. I mean, having a period every 17 days is kind of hell on a woman’s sweet tooth, you know?
However, I watched myself last week and I’m happy to report I’m back down to 194.5.
I did the gym twice and ate well during the day time. We had relatively healthy dinners and I didn’t over-do it on anything. Not majorly, at least.
I mean, there were cookies. And some ice cream. And wine. And pasta. (Okay, OKAY, so maybe I overdid it on the sweets.)
In the grand scheme of things, I think I managed my portions pretty well. (I stopped at TWO Samoa knockoffs, people. Do you know how hard that is? And I DID manage to say “no” to a Turtle Caramel Nut milkshake yesterday, so that shows I’ve got SOME willpower.)
The wedding in which I’ll be wearing the red satan satin dress is in two weeks. So is my 5 year wedding anniversary. And so is the start of Friday pool days with the ladies.
Do we think I can drop 5 pounds by then so some of this weight will get OFF OF MY CHEEKS?
The ones on my face, y’all. The ones on my face.
The plan this week is to go to the gym AT LEAST three times. At least. Maybe 4 if I can swing it. But Dan’s out of town for the second half of the week, so 4 times might be an impossible goal. It will also be easier to eat well while he’s out of town because I don’t feel compelled to cook a huge meal when he’s not here.
Those two things should help, but I need some motivation. Do you have any to spare?
Jess@Straight Talk
Tuesday 17th of May 2011
I <3 Miranda.
Miranda
Tuesday 17th of May 2011
I <3 you, too!
Katie
Tuesday 17th of May 2011
dude.
I am so proud of you.
I have to make a change. two weeks ago a the doctor? 208. I cried for two days and wouldn't wear my jammies to bed...I wore huge sweats and a t-shirt because I was ashamed.
needless to say since that? no baby-making has happened. because i feel so ugly.
Miranda
Tuesday 17th of May 2011
I know I already said this in email. Doctor's office scales? Whack.
I hate them.
Kimberly
Tuesday 17th of May 2011
Aww, you CAN do it! One step at a time and remember to drink lots of water!
Miranda
Tuesday 17th of May 2011
UGGGGHHHHHH. WATER. BOO.
:(
MamaRobinJ
Tuesday 17th of May 2011
Motivation? Yes. My friend's board on Pinterest (she's lost 60 pounds): http://pinterest.com/lhawrychuk/inspiration/
Miranda
Tuesday 17th of May 2011
Oooh, I will be following that. Though one I was following was always talking about super-skinny things and made me feel all self-conscious about body image.
I think there's a fine line between motivation and an unhealthy expectation of what we should look like.
justine
Monday 16th of May 2011
yay you! i just started today (aka tomorrow.....) on my weight loss journey. hubby is gone for 8 months, and the goal is to be smokin hot when he get's back. starting now, so i don't procrastinate and wonder why, at the end of 8 months i have gained 3 pounds.
meaning, i am no help or inspiration at all. and? 2 weeks is so plenty of time to lose 5 pounds! you can do it! =)
Miranda
Tuesday 17th of May 2011
My goal? Not to be a whale so that if I get pregnant again, I might not gain 50 pounds this time. Maybe.