Just Keep Swimming

[finding nemo]

Here's a question slightly off-topic...

How long does the LBS weight loss diet last? Over these 2 months, I've lost 23lbs. I have a 25th high school reunion this summer, and if I could lose another 20lbs. by then, I'd be kinda happy!

Did I mention, getting up is now my favorite time of the day? Jumping on the scale is a lot more fun when you're losing weight!!

[hopeless in wa]

I understand the lawyer and dbing. Well you are still doing good for 8 weeks! I can't even listen to music at all.
silly love songs!

[finding nemo]

I completely agree about the love songs, but the more I listen to the words it seems to me they're all break up songs. What does that say about me?!

[nhmom]

Nemo,

I recommend the book "This Is Not The Story You Think It Is" by Laura Munson. Her H was going through a MLC, and she ended up writing a book about it. It's a very easy read and may give you a few good laughs (sure hard to come by these days, huh?).

[finding nemo]

Thanks NH, I will have to pick that up - sounds like something I would totally appreciate right about now!

I don't know about anyone else, but I've noticed I'm developing a bit of a sick sense of humor. For instance, my H isn't telling people that he's left me (or even that we're separated). So, I figured this year's Christmas cards I'll have a picture of me & the kids, and then another picture of H and OW in a compromising position with the caption "Merry Christmas from all of us!" Gives me a chuckle when I think about it.

[Autumn Leaves]

(((nemo)))

That is funny and hopefully it helps to find the humor. I do the same thing. I hope to have more of those days than sad.

[BFloat]

nemo.. lol! my 20th HS reunion coming up this summer and it would be nice to lose a couple more pounds as well!

sorry.. just want to clarify.. has OW been confirmed? i know you mentioned rumours in your original post..

you seem like a very strong woman.

[finding nemo]

I can't say that she's been confirmed as H vehemently denies her existence. However, he invited one of our neighbors to meet his "new friend" about a month ago, the neighbor didn't go as he believes my H is being stupid and should just work on our M. Of course, the neighbor didn't tell me, he told his wife, his wife told another neighbor, who told me. Is there a chance that there isn't a OW, sure, but her existence or non-existence doesn't really matter in the long run.

Like everyone, some days I feel stronger than others, today and yesterday seemed like good days. Wednesday, not so much. But, as moms we have those little (or not so little) faces looking to us to guide them, hard not to be strong for them.

And if I can't laugh at my new-found sick humor, than I should just pack it all in!! lol

[hopeless in wa]

Nemo, I've been at this almost 3 months. Lost about 20. Seems to have plateaued. boo.

[finding nemo]

I think I might have plateaued, too. I'd lost 23lbs, then gained 2 back. I don't think it's a bad sign, it's probably a good sign that I'm eating a little again.

But, would love to lose some more. Thinking any more weight I lose is a good thing, but 23lbs. over less than 2 months is not overly healthy. Adding "real" exercise next week and we'll see what happens!