Friday, September 18, 2009

Did I Hit 100?

Of course not. I was within 2 pounds of that milestone. And today? A gain.....+.2 pounds. Not a lot, I know, but how disappointing. That number does not change how I feel when I put on my new, smaller clothes but it is still a little sucky. Overall, I am not too bothered because this was the week of lady troubles and it notoriously slows down my journey at least one week per month, if not two.

I would like to hit 100 before October 1st (just about two weeks). Why? Because I am going home to visit. I have not been home since Christmas (that was 40 pounds lost) which is when I started this blog. I am from Michigan and have lived in Texas for the past 9 years. I see my family/mother twice a year at most. I am going to surprise my mother. My friends and some other relatives are aware I am coming. My mom is having some kind of hand surgery today and will be off work for 3 to 6 weeks. She will be bored. She has been dying to see me and does not think she will see me until after Christmas.

I am so excited!!!! I cannot wait. I hope she craps her pants. Well, not literally. Now I am trying to decide how to surprise her. I want to do it in public somewhere but not sure how yet. We will see. My grandfather almost ruined the surprise already so I hope it just stays a surprise.

So a slight gain. I brush it off. I used to go over everything from my week in my head to see what I need to do differently. The truth is, I work my ass off. I stick to my calories pretty well (except for cheat meal). Even if I ate a few extra baked chips or sprinkled a little too much cheese, I more than make up for it in exercise. I workout everyday. In fact yesterday I did an hour of turbo, a 15 minutes hardcore abs class (which I never tried before because I thought I could not do it.....I was rockin' it - impressed myself a little because man, do I have belly rolls) and did the Cha-Cha slide 3 consecutive times with my class. That is a 6 minute song, so by my count that is an extra 18 minutes of cardio (every little bit helps). At least this year when I did the song and I went all the way to the floor, I could pop right back up. Weight loss helps us in more ways than we realize.

I do hope you all had a better loss this week than I did. Looking forward to the weekend!

16 comments:

Aimee said...

oooh, how exciting for everyone to see the smaller you! :)

don't worry about that gain - that's almost nothing.

Diane, Fit to the Finish said...

It will be just awesome for you to hit 100 (and you will) and then to go for a visit!!

athinnerkatie said...

Have fun in Michigan, I will be there as well at christmas, but I am from the other side of the state.

I think its is funny how alike we are, but unlike you I got pregnant fat. And the sad thing is not one stranger asked when I was due with my second.I remember being 3 days over due, at a store buying baby clothes and the clerk said "who are you buying for?" I realized I just looked fat not pregnant.

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athinnerkatie said...

Oh I forgot Congrats on almost being in onderland! when was the last time you weighed less than 200?

Unknown said...

.2 pounds might just be a little extra water weight from your woman troubles...you will lose that plus more next week:) Your doing great! I am trying to lose at least 20-25 before Christmas so that I can go home and show it off:)

Melissa said...

I have about 2 pounds that I want gone by the first. I'd be willing to email you daily to keep you accountable if you want to. :) We can do this!!!

Hallie said...

How exciting! You'll have lost 100 pounds soon - great work and how inspiring to me! And for your Mom to see you, that's gonna be fun for you. :-)

Kristina said...

You can do it! Your so close to that 100! Your family and friends will be shocked when they see the changes in you! You can do it!!!

Unknown said...

You will get to that milestone! I have no doubt! :) Thats a nice surprise for your Mom! I hope she craps her pants too....well not REALLY! lol :)

InWeighOverMyHead said...

What a wonderful surprise for your mom!

Anonymous said...

You are awesome! Love reading your blog, such an inspiration! Also love the new pic with the babies :-) too cute!

M said...

I wouldnt worry about it-youll meet your goal :)

Also, wouldnt it be fun to surprise them Biggest Loser style? You know how at the end when the final four go home, they all arrive in a limo? Wouldnt your mom be like, "Who is pulling in my driveway in a LIMO?!" LOL

Keep up the great work!

Mrs. S. said...

You should do it Oprah style with a big coat and throw it off, lol.

Ak said...

Have a fun time at home! I can't wait to hear what everybody had to say about your weight loss! How exciting for you!

Deb said...

How fun that you are suprising your mom! Not just the suprise of you showing up, but the suprise of how much more weight you have lost!