Saturday Roll Call
I woke up at 5 this morning. I thought I would fall back asleep, but that didn't happen.
Nothing really major going on today. I do want to pick up our bedroom, as well as the main bathroom. Then I want to work on my newest rug. I think glazed salmon is in my head for tonights dinner.
What is happening in your world?
Hugs, LISA
Hello everyone
Well I had a busy day yesterday. I was gone from 9am to 7pm just running around. I got my brakes done...it cost $170. Then I got my eyes checked and I still only need reading glasses...my far vision is still fine. I just can't see much when I am reading but I can see an ant crawling on a stop sign from 50 yards away...hahahaha.
I had fun shopping for summer clothes yesterday. I shopped at stores in the mall that I haven't been able to shop at in almost two decades. I found my new favorite place is New York & Co. I can splurge on tops because those fit longer than bottoms. So I got 4 pairs of capris, 7 tops, and sandals. That will get me through the work week. What I still need to stock up on is casual Summer tops (everything I bought is for work).
Now for the dress. I went from store to store to store. I couldn't find anything. Either everything was a size 2 for prom...or it was black (not appropriate for a wedding). I ended up at Davids Bridal and I tried on some dresses but I felt like a big fatso in everything. I am just not comfortable in strapless or spaghetti strap dresses anymore. I have bat wings and I am droopy. So I left without a dress. I talked to my daughter who insisted that I don't need to be so formal. So I think I know the dress I am going to buy today. It's got more coverage on top (so I don't feel so droopy and wobbly) It's a very nice classic dress...it kind of reminds me of Jacklyn Kennedy's style from the 60's...and it's a pretty coral color. I will take pictures. This is really stressing me out!!! Oh and the good news is that I am a solid size 16...and dresses tend to run small!!!!
I still need to go to Meijer and Walgreens. Then I will clean up around here, do laundry and run on treadmill for awhile (because I didn't workout yesterday)...oooo which I forgot to mention...I ran all over the mall yesterday. I must have circled the mall about 5 times and carrying my purse, coat and bags...I didn't break a sweat once!!! In fact I didn't even think about it till afterwards.
That is about all but I'm sure that is enough...whew!!! Have a great day.
So, not a good work week. Having some issues with someone I have to work with a lot.....and they are great friends with my bosses boss and our CEO. It has been very stressful! But next week is a new week and I will win this person over! I have this need for people to like me which is very annoying! I wish I didn't care, but I do!
Today I'm going to this gym where they have kettleball and ropes classes. I love using kettleballs-such a fantastic workout. Never did the rope thing but heard it can burn the same calories in 14 mins compared to 45 minutes running on the treadmill! I might not be able to move later!
No kids this weekend. They are with my ex and my husbands ex. So it's very quiet here. Too quiet! I am working on a project for work and probably will work on that. I need to go back to goodwill for some jeans and khaki's. I'm now officially out of those that fit me:)
Rob had a job interview in MN yesterday. It went really well. I hope the job in LA or Washington DC comes through. I really don't want to move to MN!!!!! I hate the winters here, I can't imagine living in MN!
Crystal-glad to hear about your fantastic shopping trip! I would love to see pics of the dress you picked out!
Lisa-I was up at 6am and didn't fall back to sleep wither. Why on a Satruday???????
Have a good day everyone!
Happy Saturday to everyone!! So glad the weekend is here! Today I am off to shop for ......ready?..... BRAS!!! The ones I have are useless. To say they are big is an understatement. I have to laugh every time I put them on!!
I also want to try some clothing for summer. I told my hubby that for Mother's day I just want to get some new clothes. I have been going to the thrift stores and getting hand-me downs since I started losing weight. I am not complaining but I think for all the traveling I will be doing this summer, I would like some new clothes.I also want to go and check out some different thrift stores. I found a couple in Libertyville and Mundelein. Who knows what treasures I may find there. I can wear anywhere from a size 20 pants to a 16W pants. It all depends on the cut.
I have a curiosity question for you all, do any of you finding you now obsess with weight loss shows and fear the regain? That is where I am now. I find myself watching all the shows that deal with people of extreme weight or like with Biggest Loser. I have also been having dreams of regaining all the weight. I think that is such a fear of mine.
Well everyone, have a great day!! Enjoy your Saturday
Debbie
But I understand for some it can be quite inspirational and I don't want to rain on anyone's parade. Hey what ever you do to keep yourself motivated is great!!!
I also have a fear of regaining. I have a fear of never reaching my goal. I think that's normal for everyone. I look at it like this, if that fear keeps me from cheating and keeps me going to the gym then good!!! I am looking for changes I can make and reasonably sustain for the rest of my life. I'm not going to go on some drastic diet to lose weight...that's not healthy. I am also turning my workouts into a hobby....that's why I am training to run the 5K one day. I figure if I can make running a hobby then it will be something I will do everyday forever. Find what you like and make it into a hobby.
