I was out of town last week (not far away), and even when faced with lots of junk food on buffets, I opted for healthy nearly all the time. I was really proud of myself. I ate somewhat more than normal, but I also walked and was on my feet a lot.
I am bloated from that time of the month, but I weighed in at 167 today (maybe closer to 166). I haven't been in the 160's since my 20's, so it's pretty cool. I feel very in-control of my health, I've been making changes for 2 1/2 years now, and am happy with the results.
Got a phone call from S18 today - he'd just taken his first college final (a class on Ancient Greece - heavy on classical Greek literature). He felt pretty confident about knowing the material, and was done in half the allotted time! Good to come out of your first college final exam feeling that good.
Yesterday while Xmas shopping I bought something for myself - some workout videos from The Firm that were really cheap at Ross. Did the leg workout last night and boy, that was a tough workout! Didn't turn out to be that cheap, though, since today I splurged by buying their step set for the workout (yesterday I just used our fireplace hearth for the step). The video was a great workout, although I wouldn't recommend it for beginners - not a lot of instruction, so if you haven't done aerobics classes in the past, it might be too fast-paced and confusing. But if you're just looking for a hard, motivating class to do at home, I liked it.
I had an interesting experience last night. H and I were at a party for a surf buddy friend of his, also a teacher at the middle school, so it was a very local crowd at this big party (his 50th birthday). Was chatting with a woman who I have seen periodically over the years, her oldest son was in my D15's kindergarten class. The kind of person you talk to once every year or two maybe.
Anyway, she commented on how good I look, and that every time she sees me I look better and better. Now, truth be told, I'm aging like anyone else, almost 50, have some wrinkles and right now am wrestling with 30 extra pounds at my highest weight ever.
But - through the process of DBing, I learned some things about how I present myself. And I suspect my dress, demeanor, hair and makeup all look more ALIVE than I did 15 years ago. So, in that way, I imagine I do look younger. So much is about attitude, and opening yourself up to possibilities.
(btw - H was standing right next to me when she said it! And I was wearing the foolproof outfit that was H's idea a long time ago - I highly recommend it:
- Bootcut jeans down to the top of: - High-heeled pointy black boots (short) with: - Tailored white blouse (with a little spandex) unbuttoned to reveal: - Cleavage courtesy of Victoria's Secret white lace push-up bra, with - Black leather jacket (tailored, kind of like a suit coat)
Ellie, I can relate. I am at my highest weight too--30 lbs over. I lost 35 in 2002 on the Zone diet and kept it off until the beginning of this year when my H and I started to work on reconciling. Then I just went nuts on food and a little beer too. Anyway, I look back at how I looked before I lost the 35 in 02 and I kinda dressed like my mom (yuck!). When I lost weight I started trying new clothes (shopping in the Junior section at 42 years) and decided to keep shopping young when I started gaining (not Juniors anymore but same styles in bigger sizes ) And I grew my hair and let the natural curls come out. I've had more compliments! I don't always see what they see when I look in the mirror but it makes me feel good when they can't believe I'm 45 and have a 22 year old daughter! And, yes, more confident attitude courtesy of DB helps alot! However after the holidays, I'm going back to the Zone!
Attitude definitely makes a difference - there are many overweight women who have no problem attracting men.
I am actually at my lowest since my 20's - I hit 166 today. I think I really revved my metabolism last week doing so much walking. I have been sick and not exercising as much (though still walking some every day), but I am being very careful about my food. It took a long time for me to break 172 - I would hit that point, then bump up, but I finally cracked it! I am very happy.
Shyly creeping back in...... I did okay during a trip in November and then Thanksgiving, actually lost 4 pounds. Yeah! But now all the Christmas treats and parties are flowing, not so good. I need more activity than regular routines and this keyboard. And warmer weather.
Live your life while you are still living. Riding the trail less traveled.
Just dropping in with my weight... it was going OK until yesterday, when I had the Christmas lunch... The best bits were the lovely roast potatoes with rosemary, and the homemade Christmas pudding with cream!
And then I got given a box of exclusive handmade chocolates!
So.... I was 66.5 kios this morning. A grand total of 1.5 kilos lost in six weeks! Still, I guess better than adding some or staying the same?
Happy Christmas Ellie and all, and see you in a couple of weeks!
Livnlearn
"The unexamined life is not worth living" - Socrates
169.5 myself today (pounds, not kilos!!! ). Since I was actually 171.5 to start, that's 2 lbs lost - not much, but I've been off my diet this week (Xmas dinners and the like) and can honestly say I do look better, firmer and less bloated, than when we started.
Still, I'm a bit frustrated, and will return to keeping my daily food log and push to increase my fruits and veggies. We leave tomorrow for snowboarding, but when we return, I will also resume those new workouts with the Firm videotapes (I did the upper body workout Friday).
Good to come out of your first college final exam feeling that good.
) And I grew my hair and let the natural curls come out. I've had more compliments! I don't always see what they see when I look in the mirror but it makes me feel good when they can't believe I'm 45 and have a 22 year old daughter! And, yes, more confident attitude courtesy of DB helps alot! However after the holidays, I'm going back to the Zone! 
