On my way down

I don't get on the scale the way I used to.  I have learned that it seriously frustrates me, and then I start to gorge, so last night I got on the scale at my Sister's house and was down to 222.  I couldn't believe it.  I was super excited.  Everyone has been telling me that my pants are too baggy, but they are a size 16.  I don't want to keep on buying pants monthly...that gets expensive.  So I figure if I wear baggy now, that I will be able to reveal my hot new body when I am down enough that I can show off my new figure. 

That 222 was encouraging, but I am still far from where I truly want to be.  I just have to remember that slow and steady win the race.  I can't expect to be 150 tomorrow.  Sooooo this is a great start and I am happy with my results so far. 

Size 16

So I went from a size 20 to an 18 in pants, but yesterday I was wearing my 18s and they were falling off of me, the legs were big and baggy, and as I looked at my reflection in a store window I thought to myself...sheesh you look homely lady.  Then I went into Old Navy and tried on jeans and BOOM.....size 16.  I was totally psyched!  I haven't seen 16 in a few years now.  Next stop is going to be 14s!!!!  Baby steps...I don't want to make big goals and then get frustrated if I don't meet them when I feel like I need to.  I want to have realistic goals, so size in this case, does matter!!! 

Good Things

I don't know what inspired me this year, but I went and bought a Christmas Tree and brought it home tonight.  The kids and I decorated it together, and my youngest, Caleb, was so super excited.  I am never in the Christmas Spirit, but today I figured I would make them happy by doing a little something.  Called my Mom to let her know, and she told me she was proud of me.  I have been Mrs. Scrooge ever since I lost my late Husband, Mike, almost 9 years ago.  The Season just made me sad.  Maybe I am touched by the kids around me that don't have much.  We don't have alot, but we have a lot more than most, and I am sincerely thankful that we have been blessed. Plus, I came home to something that Caleb wrote to the three wise men that was very sweet.  He said he wanted to all his loved ones that have passed away to be alive again, one thousand million dollars, a cupcake, and he wanted Selena Gomez to be his girlfriend.  How cute is that? 

So today went well.  I have been craving some sweets, but didn't fall into the trap.  This morning, I had my oatmeal and coffee.  For lunch, I had two vegetable spring rolls.  For dinner, I had green beans and a 1/2 of a Subway Turkey Sub.  I did go to Group Groove tonight and danced my behind off.  I needed a break from the weights today.  My thighs are on fire!!!!!

So all in all a successful day.  Tomorrow is going to be tempting since I am not going to the gym, and we are going to do family night at my Brother's house with Pizza.  I think I will bring a salad to help curb the tempation. 

Happy Thursday Everyone!