I'll Take It

Well, 3 short days until the big vacay. Boy, it's sure come fast ... too fast! My work's not done. The next few days are gonna be hectic ... maybe I'll be too busy to eat!! Nah ... always time for that, who am I kidding?!
So back to the weight issue. I'm down ... down from January 1st ... about 15 pounds. I was hoping to hit the 20 pound mark ... guess that will have to be part of the new goal for January/February's trip south ... maybe another 15? Ah, but Christmas is in there, not good ... I love Christmas ... the real meaning behind it, all the sights, sounds and joy it brings ... gift giving, and oh boy, big surprise, THE FOOD! *SIGH* I think the first thing we all associate Christmas with is FOOD, right?? I don't think you're human if the word Christmas doesn't conjure up the thoughts of smelling freshly baked sugar cookies and goodies. And turkey ... YUM!
Ok, I'm getting hungry here, it's not good! Back on track ...
So, since January 1st I've been trying trying trying to control cravings, eat-outs, baking ... bought a Wii-Fit Plus, love it ... exercising has become a daily part of my routine, even if it's just running around outside playing with Sierra (my Lab). Do I feel better? You betcha! Do I look better? Probably not alot, but it's noticeable that I'm slightly thinner. Do my clothes fit better? Oh, heck, ya. I'm feeling better about buying clothes right now. I've gradually developed healthier grocery shopping habits, learned to pass on the sweets at Timmy's and just have the tea ... only 2 trips to the Orono Bakery since January ... that's a milestone!! I don't keep chips in the house anymore, they are bought "occasionally" for a treat, and shared.
So ... all in all, I think there's been some success over the last 8 months ... not great weight-loss success, but definitely some good strategies and healthy habits developed that will continue to follow me over the next while and help in seeing alot less of me and lower numbers on the scale.

15 pounds lighter? I'LL TAKE IT.

I can't wait to share some vacay pics! Chat at ya in about 2 weeks!
Thanks for reading!
XO
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