Ick. Change it!
Posted by gomariego on April 26th, 2008
Glanced in a mirror at a men’s store today, while out shopping with the hub for a new suit for him. Even 20 pounds–probably more like 15 because I’ve had a backslide and it’s been a steep one (few weeks of eating crap) down, I don’t like what I see!!
Denial is a nice state to live in…but that glance in the mirror was a great motivator! We went to Olive Garden (hub’s choice) with the kids after that, and I did GREAT. Me, the queen of cream sauces and 14 plates of fat laden salad, I DID NOT pig out. One plate of salad (yum) and I ordered this amazing Apricot Chicken that was served with a side of asaparagus and broccoli…all things I love. So good. My son had alfredo noodles, and I had a couple bites, and that was all I needed. A bite of hub’s mashed potatoes, also plenty…I think it was Fran Drescher who once said (on her weight loss and maintainence secrets) that she tastes everything…just little bites. Ever notice the first two or three bites of ANYTHING taste better than the later ones? Especially something rich and decadent? That shall be my goal now…to TASTE whatever I want, but not devour it and get more.
We spent the day shopping in the city a two hour drive north of us…no mall in my town, too small. An hour and a half thru the mountains to do any real shopping…I went to Old Navy to get some cheap “interim” jeans since I have NONE left (holes in both my favorite, and only, pairs that fit) was REALLY REALLY frustrated that I could not find any long enough. I’m 5 10, and inthe past, Old Navy Longs have been fantastic…great fitting, flattering, and good length. Not the new ones. (I did find a great bag though, big enough for work crap, cranberry red moc croc and it looks expensive though it wasn’t!! Hub went pale when he saw it, til I showed him the receipt) I rarely get time to shop, between running a buisness, kids, and the fact that the only stores in town are two crappy cheapo discount superstores, and one teeny tiny JC Penny with hardly any selection…so I won’t get to go back and look for quite some time. I miss malls! If you live near shopping, count yourself LUCKY. I’ll check Pennys, but since I don’t want “mom jeans” I’m not optimistic. It’s either Juniors or Gramma land at this particular Pennys, because its in a small town. (I’m not bashing Pennys, their stuff is nice, but my town’s store doesnt have the selection of the big mall anchor stores) And I hate shopping online or in catalogs, I just end up returning everything because I’m picky as hell and have a 36 inseam and a flat butt and nothing ever fits right! Arrgh! Oh well. I’ll just keep wearing the holey ones and hope no one sees my inner thighs! And get the hell into my skinny jeans (A cute pair of size 10 or 12 Gap jeans…classic straight cut so they still look good)
Need to remind myself of my favorite saying: ”THE PLAN DOES NOT REQUIRE PERFECTION. IT REQUIRES PERSISTENCE.” I think I need to add “AND DETERMINATION AND EFFORT ” to that also…being as lately I’ve been a real lazy ass when it comes to the food thing…no planning of what to eat, no planning meals, just grabbing whatever crap is easy (usually eating out) and worst, no counting of the points.
I’ve been doing this on my own, following the WW plan, weighing in, and couting points. In my town there is only one meeting a week, and unfortunately I have a conflict with the time. I’m thinking of still joining though, and trying to make it now and then, and just go to weigh in weekly. I’ll see. Thinking about it. Having to spend the money on it might make me a little more likely to stay OP.
A little exercise now and then might help too…YA THINK???? Duh. Why is it so hard to just DO IT?
Well, I’m going out to my hot tub now to unwind. Then go to bed.
April 27th, 2008 at 12:27 am
Thanks for your comments on my page. Keep checking in with me and I’ll do the same with you. I had to almost laugh as I read your post. A lot of my thoughts in my post I just did mirror what you said. So, what’s our plan? Let’s come up with some ideas for meals and focus on counting points this week. I’m going to focus very hard on keeping excellent track of my points for at least 3 days this week. And then I’ll up it a day each week until I’m doing excellent with it. Let’s hold each other accountable. We’re having the same problems! We can do it, we’re worth it! Can’t wait to hear from you.
April 27th, 2008 at 5:43 am
I am glad that you went out and got some new jeans. Congrats!
I am also having that dilemma. My pants legs are soooo saggy and big but my stomach area is still a bit big. So it looks like I am walking around in a paper sack! I will either have to get some more whenever my stomach decides to follow the rest of my body, or get them sewn up.