Long & lean

I bought my first pair of size 8 jeans, I haven't worn a size 8 since I was first married. In fact, I gave ALL my size 8s to my little sis after Clara because I never thought I would be back in them. What a great day! I just got back from some major shopping at the GAP, love their 30% off coupon! It felt really good to feel like I looked good in what I was trying on. I can't fit into every pair of size 8s but at leat 1 or 2 pairs. They are a little snug but I think with another week and a bit of stretching out they will fit just fine... at least till I wash them :) This has been my best weight loss week yet, I'm down to 144. I don't know if it will stay that way because weekends are my hardest but hopefully it will either stay the same or go down. I'm loving this weight loss stuff. I never thought it was possible!

Proud Moment

Today is a good day, I just realized that I have officially lost 10 lbs! Not since this contest, but since I was at my heaviest after Kamryn. When I was nursing I was able to get down to 153 then when I stopped I gained 4 lbs in a month! I was so upset Robert and I went out and got gym memberships! I was able to lose those 4 lbs which lead me to the start of this contest. I went shopping yesterday, which is usually quite a sad thing, but when I looked in the mirror I actually was feeling more comfortable with what I was seeing and the mediums actually fit me!! I also tried squeezing into a size 8, If i were comfortable with having a muffin top and tight pants like many people seem to be, I could have pulled it off. But If i can reach my realistic goal of 140 (ideal goal is 133) Then i think i can be back to a size 8, and THAT will be a really good day.

It wasn't the candy

Halloween isn't hard for me for the candy, though Clara did come home with a few favorites. I can usually resist candy. My downfall is my family, my extended family who LOVES to cook and we all LOVE to eat. Halloween is my sister's birthday so it's a pretty busy day for us full of lots of food and LOTS of desserts. We had her party early in the day, had some soup, a couple home made donuts, I had been saving up my points for the day just for this. I figured I could be really good for the rest of the day. We then head over to my cousins house for an open house and trick or treating. I thought I could resist all that food but it was just too hard. My family cooks too dang good!! So I unfortunately ate a lot, I don't even know how much, I didn't even keep track, I just know I used up ALL my extra points in one night, so sad!!! Some how I didn't gain weight and even went down a pound. This unfortunate day has made me realize this is going to be harder than I thought. I am too weak on holidays when the food is all around so my plan is just do as best I can until Thanksgiving and then just let myself give in. If the food isn't in front of me I can resist it, but put all that good stuff in my face and it will go in my mouth. How did the rest of you guys do for Halloween?? I have only eaten 2 twizzlers.