Ranting

I'm frustrated with myself (and the Target dressing room mirrors.) I'm upset that I let myself get this way. I went to Target today & tried on four dresses. I was pretty much disgusted with each one of them (or more like my body in them). It's Spring-time so that means most things are very short sleeved or sleeveless. I'm pretty sure I have cellulite in my arms. And I'm supposed to go try on wedding dresses next weekend!?!? Maybe it will be very dimly lit in the dress shop. When I was in the Target dressing room, they have mirrors where you can see your front and your back. I wasn't digging any side of my body. I know that I'm working on losing weight, but ugh I'm really hating what I have done to my body. Why do we do this to ourselves? I know most women aren't pleased with their bodies. But when you're overweight and you really dislike what you see, why is it we continue to put the bad food in and slack on exercise?

Hopefully tomorrow my weigh-in will be okay. And my mood too. I don't want to wear cardigans all Summer... I'm a hot natured girl!

Weigh-in Day...

Well, this week wasn't that great! I did exercise a good bit, but apparently I'm just going to have to starve myself... not really of course.

This week's weight: 138.8

Last week's weight: 138.6

So I was up .2. Just need to do better next week. Especially since I'm planning on looking at wedding dresses in 2 weeks. =)

I feel it in my legs!

I must say working out with someone is way better than just being accountable to yourself. I went on a two hour walk today with Crystal from church and I'm glad I went. Not only did I work out longer than I normally do but it was great spending time with her and chatting it up. I didn't get up this morning to work out and the only person that I had to deal with was myself. Having someone to be accountable to definitely makes a difference. I would have felt really bad if I had told her I was not going to come exercise. Hopefully, we can both keep this up. We are planning a walk tomorrow as well. Go us!

Maybe My Weight Loss is an April Fool's Joke

I didn't lose much this week. Actually, I'm surprised I lost anything because for the last 3 nights I have had spaghetti and a brownie for dessert. But anyway, a loss is a loss and I'll take it. Last weight: 138.8 New weight: 138.6 Total loss: .2 I've got to get my butt in gear. But I guess in the whole scheme of things, I should be happy. I was stuck around 144 for a while and now I'm finally getting away from it and staying away, so yippee for me.

Exercise, Schmexercise

I don't think I'm very good at this whole blogging thing. I have been checking out some other blogs, and I guess I just don't have a lot to write about.

Well, maybe I do. Ever since we got back from Disney I have had very little motivation to exercise. I only exercised twice last week. And I did not work out this morning. This time change stinks! I do not want to get up in the mornings because it's still dark outside. I'd rather sleep. But I know I need to get my lazy bum out of the bed and MOVE! I guess it's time to hook that second alarm clock up.

I need to do something, I have to wear a bridesmaid's dress next month & a wedding dress at the end of the year.... oh yeah and the fact that I started writing this blog to lose some poundage. =)

Well I guess that's all for now. Here's to hoping I get up in the morning!

Weigh-In Time

I was down this morning! I'm getting excited because I know I can do this!

Previous weight: 139.6
Today's weight: 138.8

It's going slow, but it is going.

I went out to eat last night and had a salad with grilled chicken. I really wanted something more tasty since we were at Jim-N-Nick's. But I guess eating healthy paid off, because I'm sure if I had had something really heavy it probably would have messed with the scale this morning.

Hope everyone enjoys their weekend!

Can I Maintain Once I Lose?

So I think I wasn't quite as bad as I thought I was in Disney. =) I've cheated and weighed myself twice this week and I'm still around what I was before I left. So I'm excited to see what I weigh on Friday.

I'm a little concerned though that I see my goals as turning 30 and fitting into a wedding dress. I really want to maintain my happy weight when I reach it. That is usually my downfall. I lose the weight, get extremely excited, and then tend to put it all back on. I think it's because I normally have the mindset that it's a diet and not a lifestyle change. I really need to keep it off because gaining and losing is not great for my body.

I know once I get married and I'm cooking more than normal, it will probably be harder for me to keep it down. I know most married couples tend to put on weight and it would be nice if I could keep it off. It would be great if it were simple for me to just be smaller. But I guess hard work will have to be part of my vocabulary and life if I want to enjoy a smaller me.

I'm wondering how the stress of planning a wedding will affect my weight loss. I usually want to eat, even though sometimes I feel like skipping the food. Oh well, pray that I don't pull my hair out. =)