Losing weight and getting clothes

Well I talked to my sister lastnight..by text messages! She lives our in California and is in medical school. Today is her big day of finding out where she is going next for her clinicals. She wants to become a pediatrician. Well I was talking to her about how I want to lose weight and I have to get on the ball and just do it. And with her nearly a doctor..she has been on to me about exercise and eating better and losing some weight. I can remember years back..shes been in Cali for 9 years! And before she even went there or thought about it she told me if I would lose weight and be about where I am suppose to be..she will take me out and buy me all new clothes. Back then I thought wow that would be great but never lost the weight! So now I figure since she has the money..I am going to lose this weight and I have someone telling me that they will buy me new clothes. Don't think anyone could ask for a better deal then that. SO! I just had to share that and tell someone or everyone :) Over the last week or two I have weaned myself off of the pepsi I may have one..once a day but today i should be fine without one even though I know there are some in the fridge. I can do this and I just have to stay on this board and continue to ramble to be able to do it! You guys are all great and we seem to all give each other the inspiration we need to do this. I am so glad a friend referred me to this site!!

We're greatful to have you so I too am glad you found us.  YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! That Pepsi is just flavored carbonated calorie laden WATER. So drink your water without all the calories and enjoy some sugar free pudding or something else you really like for the same number of calories while actually getting some nutrients that are good for your body and weight loss. I would always much rather EAT those calories than drink them. ALL NEW CLOTHES!!!!!!!! WOOHOOO!!!!!!!!! What an incentive! So is she coming to you or do you get a free trip to her included? lol I know she could send you a check but hey why not take a trip to celebrate as well?  YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! We're behind ya all the way. Beth

Thank you so much Beth for your words!! And you are right about the pepsi. I have had two glasses of water today already. I am bound to start drinking my water and then have a cup of juice a day. I keep cranberry apple or cranberry grape in the house all the time to have a glass during the day or whenever i want. And about eating calories instead of drinking them..my sister tells me the same thing!! She tells me if i have to have pepsi drink diet..but i know thats not even good for me so i'm just trying to stay away from it all. It will be the best! I do buy the sugar free pudding..i love it! Plus its a good little snack for my boys too. thanks for that idea though :)  Its a huge incentive..I just won't be able to lose enough fast enough to be able to go shopping!  I just found out she sent me a text message..she has been in Cali for over 9 years..and we go with seeing her just once a year..and SHES COMING HOME!!!! She got accepted to do her clincials in Little Rock so she will only be like alittle over a hour away from us!!! I am super excited!!! And she has always given me the inspiration to lose weight cause she has done it by watching her calories! So the trip won't be far! But its where we'd have to go to shop anyways. So end of June she will be home!!!

That's so exciting about your sister coming home. I'm so happy for all of you. With her being closer you can recruit her to PUSH ya. lol Just don't get mad at her if you ask and then she does it lol. As far as the soda, I have had like 3 drinks in 2 months and I puckered on the amount of sugar that coated my mouth. You wouldn't believe the difference after being without it for so long. I also ove the looks on people's faces when I tell them I haven't had a soda in so long. They are like, "How do you go without soda. I could never do that." Thing is I wasn't huge on soda before. I like soda alot but I don't have to have it and never did so I guess it was easier for me because of it. Go get them clothes girl! Beth

Yeah i am sure i will pucker at the taste after i get away from it. At times i would buy the 16 or 20 oz whatever it was..and it would last me  4 or 5 days..when i was craving it i would just take a drink and put it away. I have been a big pop drinker..i will drink 4 or 5 or more a day. my husband and i would go through a 24 pack in just like 3 days..so its bad!  at tims i think i need someone to push me!!! it might help!

Aww that's great.  I bet you are excited to see her.  It's always nice having family close by, especially after they have lived far away for so long!  Sounds like this will be good for you. Heck, does she need another sister!ha  Cool, go for it girl!  A new wardrobe would be so awesome!  One thing though...lol...I just thought of, make sure you get to pick out your own clothes!! ha  I just visioned my sister doing this, she would be picking out everything she likes, which I hate.  But either way, hey...new clothes!  hehe

Her style is cute so i would be fine with it. She is always dressed so cute!! I dont think I have ever seen one thing on her that I didnt like. the only problem with her shopping she shops for hours and may not buy a thing!! haha but no my sister would be fun to be around! Shes my only sister and i have 2 brothers so it will be so nice to have her home..my mom called me crying that she is getting to come home so we are all super excited!

Aww that's so sweet, I'm excited for all you guys.  I bet your moms ecstatic.

You have a great sister.  That's awesome motivation!

Great incentive for losing weight...new clothes!  And with summer coming (although I see you're not where you're still snowed in like us) all the more fun! Glad your sister is moving closer...how wonderful for your whole family.  I never had a sister and always wanted one. Just be careful with your juices....some of those are as calorie laden as the pop!  Good luck!!