One day at a time, one pound at a time!

I’ve been wearing size 28 pants since I started this lifestyle change and it’s gotten to the point where I just look really bad in them because they are so baggy and sag all over. Most of them, I’m putting on/taking off without even unbuttoning or zipping them. I’ve been putting off buying new stuff because I know I won’t be wearing them long either. I did buy one pair of 26 jeans from Wal-Mart a couple of weeks ago but even they are starting to look a little big.

Today, I went to a “door buster” sale at Kohl’s and even though I wasn’t expecting them to fit, I tried on a couple of pair of 24’s. One were a pair of Lee denim bermuda shorts and the other were a pair of Vanderbilt denim capri’s. I went in the dressing, totally expecting to have to put them back on the rack. Much to my shock, both pair fit. They are snug but I had no problems getting them up or zipped and buttoned. And the Lee’s have a snap button, not a button hole button and they didn’t pop back open (of course, thinking about it now they might when I sit down). I also bought a tank top. I don’t wear tank tops because I hate my arms. This has a little wider strap and looks like two tank tops layered. I plan on wearing it and bermuda shorts to a BBQ I’m going to on Monday. I also bought a pair of gray cotton workout pants in XXL. Before, I don’t think I could have even worn a 3XL. I ended up spending way too much on clothes that I hope to not wear for long but hopefully they will get me through the summer.

I also got my stimulus check on Thursday and immediately went and bought a new bicycle. I got a 21 speed Trek Navigator. It’s awesome. I rode it yesterday afternoon but am having trouble with my seat sinking (probably because of my fat butt). Tomorrow I am going to get up and try to take an early ride. I need to see if I can figure out a way to keep the seat from sinking, though. It makes it really hard to peddle after a bit because my knees are coming up way too high. I used it as an excuse for not riding today. I can always find an excuse. But even if I have to put a little duct tape on it in the morning, I am riding that damn thing! I even bought a helmet last night!

I’ve been lax with my food the last couple of days. I had a couple of fries last night when out for dinner with friends (did order an on plan meal, just picked off their plate). Then today, I was at my friends early this morning and she made breakfast. Eggs, turkey sausage (neither of those really off plan) and blueberry pancakes. I had one pancake with some syrup on it. I came home after running errands and had a smoothie for lunch but didn’t eat any veggies. Then I was REALLY bad for dinner. Cheese nachos and two tacos from Taco Villa.

I don’t know why I always do this to myself when I’m so close to goals. On my home scale, as of Thursday, I am only 1.2 lbs from a full 50 lbs lost since 1/02/08. At MRC, I’m still 8 lbs away which I could easily do in 2, maybe 2 1/2 weeks. I started my period yesterday and it just makes me want to shovel everything in. Tomorrow, I will be 100% on plan. And I’m going to make sure I’m stocked up on everything I need for the week and even try to prepare a couple of meals in advance for easy heating/cooking.

Rereading my blog has helped me put things back into perspective. I’m so glad I’m doing this, even if I was the only one reading it. Being able to write this down and going back to read it again really helps!

Posted on May 24th, 2008 by angierue
Filed under: MRC Journey, Progress/Goals