Temptation

On the weight loss front, things are kind of on hold.  I lost that initial five plus pounds quickly, but that's it for now.  My biggest roadblocks are the food and treats that are brought into the house.  As much as I try to limit my purchases, there are five other people in this house who love treats, and love to bring me treats.  An open bag of chips, juice on a hot day, a barbeque party, a treat from the bakery or he ice cream shop are all working against me.  It's time to remind myself that that extra fifteen pounds is still there, and it is bathing suit season and time to buy more summer clothes.  So I am back to the Slimfast this morning,and we'll see how the rest of the day goes.

I'm worth it

 I have to say that having a supply of Slimfast and milk in the house helps me to avoid getting overly hungry and eating bad things.  The Slimfast was $10.99 per tin.  So I substituted President's Choice Trimplan.  How bad could it be?  It was a few dollars less.  I was not treating myself as a fabulous person by substituting the cheap stuff.  It's not that it tastes awful.  It doesn't.  I just don't look forward to the taste of the Chocolate or Vanilla PC stuff.  I love the  French Vanilla Slimfast (not the Chocolate or the Strawberry).  So if I have it, I'll eat that instead of junk food.  Really.  For a Few Dollars More...

What I Bought?

So as promised, after I lost my first 5 pounds, I bought myself just a few new warm weather clothes, just a few, because I need to keep cool in this hot weather, but I also need to lose more weight before I can get the whole new wardrobe.  I bought two new pairs of capris - not shorts.  My legs are too jiggly yet to come out of hiding.  Really.  I also bought two new t shirts - the arms are a little hider to hide my upper arms,  they are also a little looser around the middle to avoid highlighting my muffin top, but not baggy to avoid hiding in my clothes.  So, five more pounds and something else.  I am still stuck at seven pounds off, but things are good.

Down Seven Pounds

In my overall drive to lose 20 pounds, I want to let you know that I have now lost 7.  This is difficult to do having survived two warm weekends and the barbecuing that goes with them.  I have been able to do this by moderating what I eat, and trying to avoid the things that are my weaknesses - peanut butter, juices, cheese and junk foods.  It's a struggle.

The First Five Pounds

Well,I have achieved the first goal.  Down five pounds.  I'm sure I could have done better, but there were problems along the way.  My husband bought Doritos, beer and other assorted things on the weekend.  I was able to avoid most things, but the Doritos and beer are hard to refuse on a hot long weekend on the patio. I found that the lean cuisines did not work for me for dinner at all.  I was still really hungry after having them.  So I tried low fat soups that were high in fiber - bean and vegetable versions.  They were probably higher in calories, but I needed to feel full to avoid snacking. Oh - and the reward - I went to buy myself two pairs of capris - just to wear in warm weather.  Maybe if I lose five more pounds, I'll buy some shorts.  I need them.

I am so hungry

I am so hungry,but I am substiuting a banana and milk whenever I need a snack.  By the way, I have lost 3 pounds.  I confess though to having one light beer yesterday, and dipping into the peanut butter today.

To Start

I would like to lose some weight.  I would like to buy some new clothes for the warm weather.  Here then is my motivation.  I would like to lose 5 pounds over the next two weeks or so.  Then I can buy myself something.  Motivation is good!

To start with I will be eliminating a few bad things from my diet.  It's not that they are really bad for you, it's just that I over indulge in them.  For example, peanut butter, cheese,  and juice are off limits for the next week or so.  I am starting on Slimfast, Lean Cuisines, whole grained cereal and fruit.  Lots of water too.  Wish me luck.

Before

Today I am in good health or so I think, thank the lord.  But I could lose 20 pounds, lose the muffin top and jiggly arms.  My hair is boring and witchy and my skin is looking a tad wrinkly.  My wardrobe?  Blah, black, blah, etc.   So I have a long way to go.