Recap for day 2. It started off a little strange. I had no idea what to have for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is amazing when you have to think about what to eat, I realized how little thought I have been giving it for years. So off to the store I went. I had my game plan (ala Gina) in hand. Grabbed my apples (one a day :)) and headed home. An egg white omelet with a piece of turkey bacon wasn't as bad as I anticipated. My apple was a joy to chew. It was a new variety that I had never tasted. I had to share a bite with everyone in the house, core went to Ruby the Guinea Pig.
The next big hurdle was lunch. On Sunday after church, a trip to a fast food place is always expected by the children. Not today! I have been advised that fast food is "never to happen". So we passed the Golden Arches with our little faces to the window. Wow, dodged that bullet.
After standing in my closet for a while, I decided to PURGE! Anything that did not bring me joy had to go. I don't need stuff weighing my down. There are going to be some happy chubby chicks at the Fruita Thrift Store this week, let me tell you! While I was going through all of my clothes, I found some things that I have saved thinking "I will fit into those again someday." Those went too. Why loose pounds to fit into OLD CLOTHES? If they are gone, I will have to go SHOPPING. Some of you may know this about me, some may not. I am secretly a "fashionista". I love clothes! Shopping is one of my favorite passed times. This last week I found the most wonderful store called Polaks. I would buy one of everything in there if I could fit into them. The fabrics, colors, style...it is a store created just for me. So away all the old crap went out the door. I did find a few pair of goal pants. The picture above is of my pants now, goal pants 1 and final result pants. I think it is a fun picture.
I also took my first 20 minute walk around the track behind my house that we call the "Fruit Loop". The dogs ran with such joy. Daisy was dressed like a fairy. She went from bush to bush like a little pixie. Smootch barked at all the dogs trapped in their backyards. It was as if he was asking "don't you wish your mommy was cool like mine, taking me for a walk"? Becky came along to keep me company. William stood at the back fence cheering us on. 3 times around in 20 minutes. Tomorrow we will shoot for 4.
On the agenda for tomorrow, the weigh in... dun, dun, dun. I am also going to be taking measurements. Those will be posted tomorrow night. I am just as excited as you are...
Nice work. BTW, "never to happen" is for you my dear. Once a month or so for the kids isn't gonna kill their skinny asses. BUT, hey, why not teach em a little about basic good nutrition while you're at it. I just wouldn't suggest being too much of a Nazi with the Kids since, heck, they are in fine shape and run and play all day and will burn off that crap. While I never step into a fast food joint these days, I certainly did enjoy the walk under that scary drainage ditch thing to McDonalds in high school. It will be up to YOU to resist the mega mega burger and fries while they scream with glee over their stupid plastic toy and mostly fake food. I wouldn't go there until you are feeling like a "Weight-Loss SuperHero" The smells have been chemically engineered to drive you CRAZY... and smell like real food when it's really not. This is true. Fast Food Nation.... read it. Agggg. Your kids are already addicted. HELP!!!!
ReplyDeletePS. did I tell you this is fun??
Go LEAH!!!!
Thanks for the heads up. I think I may need another dose of SUPER-SIZE ME. It changed my life for about a week at one point. The kids don't even eat the food. They play on the big dirty slides. I on the other hand am left at the table with all of the food that shoudl go to starving children in Africa. So I being the good person I am EAT IT!!! Waste nothing... I am not ready for it yet. The kids are just going to have to suffer for a bit! Love you!
ReplyDeleteI agree, this is fun!
I love the pants picture! Great visual!
ReplyDeleteLeah, Gina told me about your new quest. I know you can do it!! California is cheering for you! You are such a great mom and wife. This life style change will give your children a positive force about eating healthy food. It will be life changing for all you, and for the better. Aunt April
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