What a Bunch of Dum Dums...

I was going to call this post "Ya'll can suck it" because it's hilarious, but I didn't want ya'll to think I meant ya'll... I mean them all... the'all?

The people I work with have been enjoying an assortment of Dum Dums brand lollipops provided by yours truly. There are a couple people that never said boo to me before that now stop by my desk a couple times a day for a sugar dose and to chat. I find it interesting and kinda weird. It’s a good thing there are no chocolate flavored Dum Dums or I’d be in trouble with calories...

As it stands, I officially lost 2.8 more lbs and am cruising right along!!!

I’m amazed at how little time I have even though I’m only working 40 hours/week (no overtime) and have 3 less credit hours this semester than the last. I haven’t been to the chiropractor in months and I’m really feeling, in my mid-back, that it’s time to make it happen.

Speaking of school, I hate Algebra. It’s the devil. My cruddy start to this class has only slightly effected my health goals... usually I’d turn to greasy fried things for comfort for my woes of feeling stupid because I can't remember how write an equation to find the slope of a line, but light popcorn has been a perfect food consolation so far. Studying and being better prepared will certainly replace mindless munching on even such a light snack. My boyfriend is going to help me get it in gear starting Friday with a study session to reinforce the foundation of Algebra!

Overall, I'm healthier everyday, happier everyday, and glad that I started this journey (over) when I did. I'm 9.8 lbs lighter today than I was on December 28th 2010 and I'm very excited to see, and feel, the difference as I continue toward my goal of 100lbs in one year.

Day 44: 40 Days of Sweating

Today is Fat Tuesday, so I'm pretending calories don't exist and just not stressing out today. As of this morning I'm back down to 213 (yay!) and in need of a better short term goal (834 calories/day? What was I thinking???)

Tomorrow I'm beginning a 40 Day intensive challenge to get below 200lbs by the end of Lent. I'm not catholic, but it's as good a time as any to give up sweets and junk food and to put focus on activity.

The plan includes:

• Working out every morning at the gym (They open at 6am!)
• Going to the gym after work if my whiny, lazy inner child won't let me wake up early enough
• Following a balanced meal plan (kinda like weight watchers)
• Counting the calories in everything I eat
• Weighing every Sunday and measuring on 2/17, 3/10 and 3/28
• Drinking a ton of water and only 1 beer or glass of wine/week
• Avoiding sugar and fatty meats like the plague and limiting my bread intake
• Updating my blog daily, like the good old days

I've been feeling really discouraged lately and giving up the fight on a daily basis and it would be super helpful if everyone that reads this would send me notes of encouragement throughout this endeavor.

Thanks in advance for all of your support!