Good Monday Morning!

The last time I wrote, I talked a little about hating Sundays. I still do, kind of, but what I think I hate more is Monday mornings!!! But, I think there is a long line ahead of me of folks who also hate Mondays. In fact, the comic strip Garfield devoted many pages of panels regarding this very issue. Oh well, as a good friend of mine once said "Any day on the top side of the green grass is a good day!" I have to agree.
It was a great weekend though! I finally cleaned out my closet and got rid of 3 bags of clothes that no longer fit. I also found out that I can get into some size 20 clothes!! I am remembering that clothes do not always run the same across the boards in sizes, so I have on a size 22 pair of pants today ( that I had to stop and buy, because I truly have very little left in my closet that fits! I am so not complaining). This is a wonderful feeling for me and a true Non Scale Victory! By the way, for those that may be interested in such things, I lost 3 pounds last week, for a grand total of 24.6 off. I really didn't think that losing just 25 pounds would make such a big difference, but it does. I can't wait to see what happens when I get 50 pounds off! OOOH RAHH!!
I have also discovered another interesting fact: As I lose the weight, I find that I am feeling weird bones and joints that I have not felt in a long time. Like, my hip bones. Who knew? And shoulders. Yup, I have them and they are not just rounded lumps of fat, but actual bones. I have even lost some weight in my feet, because I have gone down a size in my shoes. I used to have to cram them into 10's and today, I have on size 9 loafers. Awesome feeling, to know that I am slowly becoming the disappearing woman. Perhaps I should have named my blog that instead? It doesn't really matter what the name of this journey is though, because it is going to last the rest of my life. SO maybe the title should be " Laura's incredible journey towards the light(er) ". Sorry.

Sunday Night Thoughts

I hate Sunday nights, I really do. It's the thought that I have to go back to work tomorrow that gets me down. Why does the work week have to start on Mondays? I would much rather have to stay at home than go to work. But, I can't, cuz we have so many bills. Anbd of course, I have a husband that has now bought a Harley and a new truck! Doesn't he get it? sometimes, I don't understand why he can't see that we need to save money not spend. And now, my DS2 wants a new car! When is it my turn to have something? End of the whine.

Friday Weigh In

Well, the lost weekend caught up with me and I gained 1.6 pounds. It could have been a lot worse, if I hadn't gotten right back on plan on Monday. I realize now that no prior planning is a bad thing and I am really going to have to work this out if I continue to go to events on the weekend. The question becomes : how do I plan for a whole weekend full of activity and keep my hunger at bay? I can take lots of veggies and fruits but I do not always have access to the cooler when I am out working the event. I am going to have to figure out a way to stock my market basket with good stuff so that I can have it nearby at all times. I am also going to have to learn to not let myself become ravenously hungry right before we go to eat dinner. This is a challenge that I know I can overcome and I would like to prove that to myself when we go off to Charlotte in a couple of weeks to Coronation. If I can prove it at one event, I think that I will be able to continue the challenge at the next.

Thursday Musings

It is Thursday and I am dog tired. We are painting offices at work and I must have been up and down that ladder 30 times yesterday! Add to that the fact that I rolled paint on the wall and bent over a million times and you can see why I am tired. ANd today, we are painting the other office. Good workout but it makes me so tired!
I am enjoying my new found size a little more now. Having lost close to 25 pounds, my clothes are too big and I have been looking at smaller sies. A great feeling to say the least. I got back on plan after my lost weekend and that makes me feel better too. I think the fact that I am not freaking out over the whole "diet" thing, has helped me a lot.

Out of Control Weekend

I have to confess that I had a totally out of control weekend and ended up eating mindlessly. I have to figure out a way to get through my SCA weekends without losing control. It is so hard though, because we go for so long and then I get so hungry that I will eat anything and everything. How do I get control? What can I take that is on plan and will keep me satisfied? I think that I am going to have to invest in a good cooler and keep it stocked.

Today is my Birthday!

Today, I am 52 years old. And I feel great! I am in control of my life, am too old to care what you all think of me and love the world as it is. I have finally realized that I cannot be perfect and will never be Miss America. Not a problem, cuz I am the ruler of my own world and that works for me. This new life that I have started has made me realize that I can control how I feel and how I deal with myself and others. What a great feeling of power and control! So to all or any that may be reading this blog, listen up.....Life begins when you decide it begins. Any age is okay to take control of your space and movement through this world. Enjoy what you have while you have it. And to my dear friend in upstate New York....I have not forgotten about you. I love you and miss your smile. Be safe my dear and drink a cup of Earl Grey for me!

I love my job

I have not posted here about my job until today. It actually is something that I love doing and would want to continue for a very long time. I work in higher educationa dn I am an admissions/academic advisor for a major university in North Carolina. But, more importantly, I work for a great boss! She is my motivation in so many ways and is very supportive in everyhting that I do. It has taken me a good year to finally feel comfortable around her, but we are more like a team now than ever before. I love my job!