Thank you for all the supportive comments and suggestions. When you're totally lost, it makes such a difference that you all are kind enough, care enough to post some suggestions. Its truly a lifeline. So thank you. I took Jennyr's suggestion and drank a lot of water. I also, interestingly enough, ate A LOT over the last 2 days, didn't track a single calorie and this morning I'm back to 204.5. So, Gilly's suggestion to pig out also worked. Wierd! So strange. So I'm going back on calorie/nutrient tracking and exercising today. I'm going to break that 200 barrier! I'm so determined to make it, I don't care how long or how much running or calorie tracking - its going to happen!
Yesterday I finished BusyBee's sweater - but its too warm to wear it here except for maybe in the evening. I still need to block it (get it wet and and lay it out to dry after shaping it - it allows the yarn to 'bloom' and really finishes the garment). After I do that, I'll take some pics of BB modeling it. This sweater took me a few months to complete just b/c of the lack of time I have in my life! But I reached my goal of finishing by Easter! Its a lovely pale spring green and the yarn so beautiful. Its Debbie Bliss yarn - called Baby Cashmerino - my favorite. Anyway, here's a pick of it completed:
Easter was nice - I was able to see many of my cousins that I hadn't seen in quite a while. It was a real country cook out complete with a big 'ol pig cooker that we grilled ribs, chicken and corn in the husk. They added hickory wood and it really gave the food such an awesome smoky flavor! Its was fantastic food and good company. I wore an embellished black shirt (staple black) and size 16 Gap jeans. I didn't feel enormous - only a little self conscious - I just didn't feel thinner and healthier either. I hate that I constantly pull at my shirt. I know its something that overweight people do - I just wish I could stop! Its that self conscious thing going on, you know?
I CAN tell you that a small NSV that I've noticed is that my lacy underwear is fitting much better! LOL!!! I mean you know the front part on either side - usually my stomach roll makes that part stick out funny - but not anymore! Cotton undies- I never have that problem - but the nicer underwear with the lace embellishments - for some reason - fit well everywhere else (read: covered my ass just fine) but the front pieces on either side always rolled under my stomach.
I've got some cute Easter pics to upload later - having problems with them right now. Have a great Monday everyone!
Totally know what you're saying bout the undies, LOL! I'm glad you're down a bit. The hurdle of getting under 200 is tough for everyone, but it feels so great when ya do! Keep it up, and know that, slowly but surely, the self-consciousness fades as the confidence brightens :)
ReplyDeleteGlad the water worked and the pigging out day too! I tried the pigging out thing yesterday and it didn't go so well for me! ;-) By the way, completely off topic, have you ever heard of Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers? Because of your love for John Mayer, I feel like you would dig them. My friend Keith is in the band, they travel everywhere for shows, have mutiple albums on ITunes. Stephen and John actually went to high school together. Anyway you should check them out if you haven't!! Let me know what you think. Can't wait for your 199 post. It's coming soon, I can feel it!
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