I needed new skirts; you'll remember that I got rid of the majority of my old ones because they were too big. It just so happened that Penney's is having a heckuva sale today, so off I went during my lunch hour to see what I could find. All of my old skirts were long and flowing, with elastic waistbands--good for covering a myriad of flaws. But now I want a more businesslike look...something to show off these curves I've uncovered! Because I wasn't sure of size, I picked out a couple of pencil skirts (I've secretly always wanted to wear pencil skirts), a size 12* and a size 14, and got me to a dressing room. I held up the size 12 skirt against my body, eyeballing myself much like a mother would do. The drama queen inside me yelled, "Oh no, that's not going to fit--no way!!" However...the quiet, logical side of my brain whispered, "Try it on anyway," and I'll be damned...IT FIT. Once I knew what size skirt I needed, I moved on to choosing a couple of blouses to compliment them. Apparently I am now a size medium in tops*.
Now I admit...there were some moments in the dressing room where I simply had to pause and let things soak in. I started out last year wearing a size 18/XL and now I wear a size 12 skirt/pants and a medium size top. My head did spin a little and I literally had to brace myself against the wall for a second. Don't get me wrong, it's a good thing, this losing weight and having to go down in clothing sizes. Sometimes it's difficult accepting these changes emotionally- and mentally-speaking, but I'm awfully proud of myself. :-)
*Talking about the Worthington and the Liz Claiborne brands sold at JC Penney, which is awesome for work wear. The frustrating thing though, is that there is no size standardization between brands--heck, not even within one brand itself.
Friday, June 16, 2017
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
6/06/2017
Weight
154.5 today
I had to look twice at the scale this morning. Did I really lose a pound overnight, or had my eyesight gotten worse? Nope, I really did lose a pound overnight! The no-bacon rule seems to be working, slowly but surely. Honestly, I feel good without it, and adapted quickly to not eating it, that I doubt I will ever resume that daily habit. Scrambled eggs and broccoli do me just fine for breakfast. For lunch, I have 4-6 ounces of protein, what amounts to about 2 cups of veggies (usually 2 different kind), and 1-2 cups of lettuce with olive oil as dressing. Sometimes I add some sweet peppers to the lettuce. Supper is typically more protein with another salad (lettuce, etc.). I'm finding that I do better the lighter I eat for supper.
154.5 today
I had to look twice at the scale this morning. Did I really lose a pound overnight, or had my eyesight gotten worse? Nope, I really did lose a pound overnight! The no-bacon rule seems to be working, slowly but surely. Honestly, I feel good without it, and adapted quickly to not eating it, that I doubt I will ever resume that daily habit. Scrambled eggs and broccoli do me just fine for breakfast. For lunch, I have 4-6 ounces of protein, what amounts to about 2 cups of veggies (usually 2 different kind), and 1-2 cups of lettuce with olive oil as dressing. Sometimes I add some sweet peppers to the lettuce. Supper is typically more protein with another salad (lettuce, etc.). I'm finding that I do better the lighter I eat for supper.
Friday, June 2, 2017
6/02/2017
Weight
155 today
I've been logging my daily food into the Fitday program, which is a great little tool, it really is, however....I just discovered a little hitch. Every morning when I log the food from the previous night's supper, I check the "stats"--it's important to get plenty of fat, not so much protein, and a certain number of daily carbs should come from veggies. I noticed a couple of days ago that the numbers seem high (too high) for the fat category and the protein, so I took a closer look at the details of each food. It looks to me as if Fitday makes certain assumptions with foods such as broccoli and cauliflower, and even raw chicken eggs. Because when I compared the nutritional numbers with those foods on this site, which is the one I've used for years, Fitday numbers are off. For instance, I know darn good and well that there is NO natural fat in broccoli or cauliflower. The good thing about Fitday is the ability to create your own "custom" food, where you can plug in your own values, and that's what I've done now. I'm not going to go back and correct all of my previous entries; too much work, in my opinion.
155 today
I've been logging my daily food into the Fitday program, which is a great little tool, it really is, however....I just discovered a little hitch. Every morning when I log the food from the previous night's supper, I check the "stats"--it's important to get plenty of fat, not so much protein, and a certain number of daily carbs should come from veggies. I noticed a couple of days ago that the numbers seem high (too high) for the fat category and the protein, so I took a closer look at the details of each food. It looks to me as if Fitday makes certain assumptions with foods such as broccoli and cauliflower, and even raw chicken eggs. Because when I compared the nutritional numbers with those foods on this site, which is the one I've used for years, Fitday numbers are off. For instance, I know darn good and well that there is NO natural fat in broccoli or cauliflower. The good thing about Fitday is the ability to create your own "custom" food, where you can plug in your own values, and that's what I've done now. I'm not going to go back and correct all of my previous entries; too much work, in my opinion.
Thursday, June 1, 2017
6/01/2017
Weight
155.5 today
After some soul searching, a revelatory epiphany, and a volley of emails with my mentor Adele, I have accomplished a rather major change in my diet. I have, drum roll please, stopped eating bacon. I'll allow you a moment to let it sink in, friends. My weight loss momentum had stalled and I was ready to do something about it.
You have to realize, I have been eating bacon and eggs every single morning for breakfast since 2005. I had convinced myself that my body didn't have a problem with bacon...and I never considered bacon a "processed" meat, which (clearly) my body has a problem with. So last Friday I said goodbye to bacon and started eating broccoli with my morning eggs. I was afraid I would get hungry; I did not. I was afraid I would run out of energy; I did not. If anything, I felt lighter!
I also upped my vegetable intake and eased back on the protein. It's important, too, to make sure you're getting plenty of fat in your diet. With these changes, sure enough, the weight has started dropping again.
Other
I am an anglophile; I love all things related to Great Britain. So when I read an article this week about the queen's nail polish, I had to give it a whirl. (She's been wearing the same brand/shade since 1989!) I don't wear nail varnish all the time anymore. It's not often I have enough downtime to sit still for that amount of time. And when I do give them a polish, I use Sally Hansen's Xtreme Wear line. I discovered a few years back that it is THE best varnish around...wonderful colors, dries fast, long lasting, and a steal at around $2.50 a bottle. But I thought I'd give the queen's brand a go (Essie) because, well, she is the queen and she ought to know.
So yesterday off I went to my local Target store, found the brand/shade (same as the queen's, thank you), and actually had time to paint up my nails when I got home. I'll cut to the chase and admit my extreme disappointment. I always do 4 coats of varnish; 1 base coat, 2 coats of color, and 1 top coat. And yes, I realize that "ballet slippers" is a sheer shade...but at $9.71 it should not appear streaky and cheap. So this morning I returned that stuff and, with my refund, promptly chose two bottles of the Xtreme Wear (fuchsia power and pep-lum**), and still had money left over. Still I'm glad I experimented a little because, hey, you never know until you try.
**I already have a bottle of the mah-velous shade "black out" at home. Black really does go with everything.
155.5 today
After some soul searching, a revelatory epiphany, and a volley of emails with my mentor Adele, I have accomplished a rather major change in my diet. I have, drum roll please, stopped eating bacon. I'll allow you a moment to let it sink in, friends. My weight loss momentum had stalled and I was ready to do something about it.
You have to realize, I have been eating bacon and eggs every single morning for breakfast since 2005. I had convinced myself that my body didn't have a problem with bacon...and I never considered bacon a "processed" meat, which (clearly) my body has a problem with. So last Friday I said goodbye to bacon and started eating broccoli with my morning eggs. I was afraid I would get hungry; I did not. I was afraid I would run out of energy; I did not. If anything, I felt lighter!
I also upped my vegetable intake and eased back on the protein. It's important, too, to make sure you're getting plenty of fat in your diet. With these changes, sure enough, the weight has started dropping again.
Other
I am an anglophile; I love all things related to Great Britain. So when I read an article this week about the queen's nail polish, I had to give it a whirl. (She's been wearing the same brand/shade since 1989!) I don't wear nail varnish all the time anymore. It's not often I have enough downtime to sit still for that amount of time. And when I do give them a polish, I use Sally Hansen's Xtreme Wear line. I discovered a few years back that it is THE best varnish around...wonderful colors, dries fast, long lasting, and a steal at around $2.50 a bottle. But I thought I'd give the queen's brand a go (Essie) because, well, she is the queen and she ought to know.
So yesterday off I went to my local Target store, found the brand/shade (same as the queen's, thank you), and actually had time to paint up my nails when I got home. I'll cut to the chase and admit my extreme disappointment. I always do 4 coats of varnish; 1 base coat, 2 coats of color, and 1 top coat. And yes, I realize that "ballet slippers" is a sheer shade...but at $9.71 it should not appear streaky and cheap. So this morning I returned that stuff and, with my refund, promptly chose two bottles of the Xtreme Wear (fuchsia power and pep-lum**), and still had money left over. Still I'm glad I experimented a little because, hey, you never know until you try.
**I already have a bottle of the mah-velous shade "black out" at home. Black really does go with everything.
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