Spanx!

I'm trying to start wearing some of my smaller clothes again, but I can't seem to remember to suck it in all day, so I try to not wear clothes that require that.  Today, I wanted to wear one such outfit, but I realized that if I relaxed too much, I would end up in an unflattering situation.

I decided to break down and borrow Darcy's spanx, so I am all sucked in and ready for the day.  LOL - it would be much easier to go to the gym, I'm sure.  ;-)

I wasn't down any weight this week, and Alison was shocked because I've been eating so little lately, but I think it's from all the sodium I've consumed this past week.  First, with the corned beef dinners, and then last night on my loaded baked potato. 

I'm going to be much better about my sodium intake this week, and I hope to have another loss next week.

Good luck to my fellow losers as Alison will be posting the weekly stats soon!

The road to hell

They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions.  I can't believe that's the case, but I do think the road to fat is paved with good intentions, false starts, the best of ideas and a whole bucket of woulda/shoulda/couldas.  How many times have we started diets that lasted a day or even a meal, lost weight to only gain it back (and then some), planned to go to the gym but didn't quite make it, etc...?  Too many to count for me, I know that much.

I had great intentions of long outdoor bike rides this beautiful weekend, and so far, I have not even come close.  Although I'm on Claritan D, my allergies combined with my anemia have rendered me largely useless for this earth at present.  I did go into work for a few hours this morning, and I got a lot done, but I still have a great deal of homework to finish, a meal plan to develop, groceries to buy and then a work out to fit in. 

As I type this post, my heavy eyelids continue to slide down over my eyes, until I lift them up to let the light back in as I continue to type.  My allergies are truly debilitating, and I'm going to try to make an appointment with my MD tomorrow to see if I can get a shot.  I can't function like this anymore.

I'm also going to try to have an iron rich diet today to help combat the anemia.  I'm always up for a nice steak, so there's no sacrifice there!

For whatever reason, I have had health issue upon health issue for the past few years.  They have made my weight loss journey very challenging, and I have tried to fight back twice as hard to combat it.  When I can't exercise, I eat very little.  When I can exercise, I give it my all, thankful for every moment that I can.

My mind continues to pause under the fog of my weariness, so I will bid you adieu for now.  I'm thinking good thoughts in hopes that you are able to enjoy this gift of beautiful weather we have received, and I eagerly anticipate a day in the near future when I can write to you of my athletic conquests with energy and fervor.

They're baaaaaack

My allergies are back in FULL effect.  I slept for 10 hours last night, and I was still tired when I woke up.  Everyone at work asked me what in the world was wrong with my face.  Nice.  haha

My eyes were puffy, I looked very pale and I couldn't get out of my own way.  However, several hours, a liter of diet coke and a claritan D later, I'm doing much better.  My allergies are only mildly bothering me now, and my eyes are mostly open.

I don't know why I have such a terrible response to allergies, but I can tell you that I do not like it.  Feeling like this makes me too lazy to exercise.  All I can do is collapse after work, and I struggle to stay up until 8PM. 

Someday, when I grow up, I'm going to move to a magical place that doesn't foster seasonal allergies, and I'm going to be skinny and happy.

The end.

Outdoor training

We are expecting snow today and tomorrow, but it's supposed to be in the mid to high forties over the weekend, so I'm thinking it is time to start my outdoor cycling training for the marathon.  I've had plenty of practice in the gym, but now it's time to hit the streets! 

There are bike trails around, but I'll probably just ride the streets and see how that goes.  I'm going to try to find a 10 mile loop leaving from my house to use for practice for the triathlon.  Wish me luck!

Let the Corned Beef Begin!

Every year, Alison and I torture TJ with endless blogs about corned beef, water weight, and the like during St. Patty's season.  After all, we are ever true to our Irish roots, and we both LOVE a good corned beef dinner. 

Last night, I could wait no longer, and Darcy made my first corned beef dinner of the season.  Truly, it should probably be the only one I have, since it's SO high in fat and salt.  I don't eat much, but even the bit I ate had me up 4 lbs of water weight today.  I also ate dinner at 9PM, so I think that played a role in the gain as well.

I'd like to say the water weight will be gone tomorrow, but I have a feeling I'll have some more for dinner tonight, so we shall see what happens.  I wish I didn't love this block of salty fat, but I just do. 

I will have to make sure to freeze the rest of it that I don't finish by Thursday because I need to make sure the weight is gone by my weigh in on Tuesday!

OK, just for the fun of it

Before the contest started:                                       Now:

New jeans! (Take 2!)

My other new jeans that were pretty snug last week fit much better this week, and I thought it was time to buy another pair of short term "goal" pants, so I ordered the above jeans from Amazon today.  They were kind of expensive, but I noticed that I really like the way expensive things make me feel about myself, so I'm going with it.

After all, the better I feel, the more devoted I will be to my weight loss journey, right?  Right. 

I just found out my Mom is flying in to visit next week!  I'm so excited to see her!  She told me that she's not going to recognize me, which is funny because I just saw her 2 months ago, and I've only lost 30 lbs - I really don't think I look very different, but I'm sure she's THRILLED that I'll be that much smaller than the last time she saw me. 

I think I'll post some "before" and now pics shortly, so you can see for yourself.