Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Great week!

This past week was totally back on track. I was just completely with it and on my mark. I still indulged in some holiday goodies, but I accomodated for them. My confidence was just at an all-time high. First I had my amazing dress fitting, then the very next day I saw a classmate from high school, and he commented to me that I looked really amazing & had lost a lot of weight since he'd seen me last. It's always really nice to hear that from someone that doesn't know that you're making a conscious effort. Especially someone that I didn't ever expect to mention something like that.

So when I went to my meeting last night, I expected to do well. Some weeks you're just not sure. But this week, I knew that I worked hard... but the thing is, I didn't really care what the scale had to say. I had such a great NSV week that the lower number on the scale would just be the icing on the cake, so to speak. So imagine my delight when I stepped on the scale and was down another 5.4 pounds! Not only does that totally eliminate the gain that I had 2 weeks in a row after thanksgiving (I had gained 4.8 over 2 week's time, and last week lost 2.8 of it, still leaving me 2 pounds up overall), but it also puts me in my next weight decade, the 280s!

I feel like my new job is really helping me stay focused. Not only am I on my feet walking for about half the day, but I don't have a lot of down time to mindlessly snack. I eat in our cafeteria every day, and I've successfully stayed away from the deep-fried items that you could get in the grill line. Most days I get a lunchmeat sandwich on a croissant and whatever soup of the day is. Once in awhile I'll get a snack in the afternoons, either popcorn or lowfat frozen yogurt. Then by the time I get home, it's time to start dinner, so I don't have time to just sit around & eat needlessly. Last night, I even left food on my plate b/c I wasn't hungry anymore. That's a big task for me. Usually if something tastes good, I just keep on eating it until it's gone. But not last night!

Sometimes we all have our little hurdles to get over, and sometimes we fall a time or two when we try to get across... but man, getting over those hurdles & roadblocks sure feels great after the fact!

6 comments:

Heather said...

wow, that is a fantastic loss! I am so happy for you. Your NSV are great and should inspire you to keep on going. welcome to the 280s! Soon you will be out of those too, I know it. You are making such wonderful changes in your life and I am so happy for you. Merry christmas!

ElleBee said...

I'm glad that you find the new job is helping your lifestyle, that's awesome!!

And congrats on that awesome loss....whohoo!!!

Princess Dieter aka Mir said...

Yes! It's gone, gone, gone and you're back on track, babe! I love good news from my online buds.

Hugs,
The Princess

Diana Swallow said...

YAY!!! Congrats for being back on track!

Twix said...

That's am AWESOME loss and a wonderful comment! Glad to hear you're on track! Way to go!
Slides ya a high five! :D

FAT BRIDESMAID said...

In the 280s?! THAT'S GREAT!

Merry Christmas!