Cybertoad's Blog

Hi there! Kind of in a quiet mood. Lots of stuff going through my head but nothing I really want to put into words right now. Maybe later. I kind of feel like only writing about some positive in my life so I will…(oh, I apologize now for the bad oun in the title).

Most of you do not read the weight loss journal I keep with my friend Kathy. On a daily basis it’s boring (just lists what I eat that day) but I do weigh in every Monday and give updates. Well, I’ve been quiet about this on here because it just didn’t seem real that I’ve been able to change my eating habits enough to make a difference but I am so proud of myself and am really noticing the effects so I wanted to share the good news! It’s been slow but in about 4 months I’ve lost over 15 pounds! I am feeling so much better in my clothes (actually, most of my pants are hanging off my waist and need to be taken in). I’ve dropped a pant size and am on the verge of dropping one more.

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Last night it really sunk in. Although I am good about throwing away clothes that don’t fit I kept a few favorites – dresses too nice to give away or pants that were once favorites. I keep them in the corner of the guest bedroom closet. Last night I decided to see what would fit. To my amazement I fit back into a handful of my dresses including the dress I wore on my first date with Kenny back in the spring of ‘97! They looked pretty good too. The pants can be worn but are a smidgen too tight (I’d feel more comfortable with a couple of pounds less).

Being able to bring those dresses back into my closet and seeing how I look in them has given me a boost to get rid of the rest of the tummy I have left so I can look even better. I think that will happen as I reach my ultimate goal (5-8 more pounds).

I really am trying to be modest here and say that if I can do it, you can too!! I have been stubborn in the past and that is why I gained the weight. I ignored my slowing metabolism and refused to sacrifice just a little. I also kept buying stuff high in sugar when in fact there are so many lower sugar, lower calorie alternatives. It is a still a struggle and I worry about gaining the weight back but for now I’ll keep working the new habits into my lifestyle so they aren’t a struggle. Krispy Kreme donuts and Starbuck’s won’t be forbidden but will be very rare treats; fast food will show up less often as a lazy way to eat late at night; the personal pan pizza’s served at the food court will continue to be avoided; iced tea will replace Cokes; and snacks will be kept to a minimum and will be limited to healthy low-fat, low calorie options.

Anyway, I feel kind of vain sharing this but at the same time it’s an accomplishment I’ve worked at and am so thrilled with!

Along similar lines, my husband has been finally motivated to lose his extra pounds. He has joined a weight loss center and started his strict diet this past Sunday. One shelf of our pantry is full of his specialty snacks. He wants to return to the weight he was when he first moved to Houston and right before he met me (back in fall ‘96). He has more pounds to lose than I do but I am confident he’ll do it! When he sets his mind to something, he does it. He took this approach when he quit smoking earlier this year (and yes, he’s still not smoking) and when he started flying. I’m excited for him although I know the first few months will be hard as he adjusts but I hope he sees the results he wants. And I can’t lie, I’ll benefit because we’ll be sharing healthier dinners and my husband will become even more handsome. LOL. Honestly, I am just happy he is taking care of his health. I don’t want to lose him any sooner than I have to and quitting smoking and losing weight will definitely give him back a few years he lost when he was smoking and overweight.