Now to work on calcium and protein

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

I have really been eating well lately, lots of fruit and vegetables. My big splurge was a piece of Mahi Mahi, minus any sides. LOL I am also finally back to my full workout schedule after being sick, then injured. My weight has been pretty stable, up and down the same two pounds...but I am hoping for better results next week. There are other ways to measure success besides the scale!

I am wearing t-shirts I bought before I got sick with the thyroid stuff and was never able to wear, because I gained weight fast. It is a lot of fun to be able to shop in my own closet/drawers! Now that I have cleaned the closets, I am working on the drawers. I am getting rid of a lot of shapeless clothing. I am all about the fitted stuff lately. Oh, and heels! I have a lot of high heeled casual shoes and I have been strutting around in them lately. At least I have something to feel good about!

  

Trying to increase my healhty oils

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Well, eating them is easy! Making room for them in my puny points allowance is NOT! I went over my points today, because I ate almonds and brazil nuts as snacks. Well, I also ate some Fresh Market Green Bean Chips and Fruit Chip Snack Mix at my meeting, thinking it would be the bulk of my dinner.

I did not get enough calcium either, with just a half cup of goat milk for the day. I would have had a yogurt too, but I was already over my points. OK, I could have skipped the whole wheat bagel and eaten the yogurt, but my husband toasted it and left it for me, which was very sweet...so when I got home from Weight Watchers meeting I ate it! I did put the mac & cheese into the fridge without eating it...that has to count for something. ROFL

  

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RISSASPIECES 4/14/2009 10:14PM

I was down half a pound. :-) Report Inappropriate Comment

VONE777 4/14/2009 9:55PM

good luck on weigh in! I lost 2 yesterday at mine. I was so excited because I hadn't lost in at least a month! Report Inappropriate Comment

RISSASPIECES 4/14/2009 9:17PM

Mine too! I put it away immediately! Report Inappropriate Comment

JAYCEE77 4/14/2009 8:49PM

Not eating that mac and cheese counts for a lot in my book! Report Inappropriate Comment

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Today I dropped off a huge load of clothes at the Bargain Boutique. I now have three or four dozen empty hangers.Then I decided to do a little thrift store shopping. I picked up two pair of size 10 jeans and a cute little dress (new with tags, but needed a little repair work) for about $10!

  

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RISSASPIECES 4/8/2009 11:04AM

If I shrink out of them, I am happy to RECYCLE! Report Inappropriate Comment

JAYCEE77 4/8/2009 8:30AM

You go girl! That's such a great feeling. Don't buy to many 10s though. I have a feeling you'll be in 8s soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

Rewarded myself

Sunday, April 05, 2009

Ironically, not with clothes, but with a beautiful new purse and wallet! I was down on the coast yesterday for the Gulf Coast Belly Dance Festival and we stopped by the outlet stores. My friend found a smoking deal at Wilson's Leather, then we finally made it to the Coach Factory Outlet...and we both found some real bargains. I liked a couple of beautiful bags on clearance, with an addition 50% off, so I decided to treat myself and refuse to feel guilty.

I suppose it is the least I can do to stimulate the economy!

  

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WNT2BHLTHY2 4/5/2009 6:54PM

You go Rissa. New jeans, then wallet and purse! That is what I am talking about. Congrats on all of your success. I bet y'all had fun at the Belly Dance Festival. You ROCK! Report Inappropriate Comment

RISSASPIECES 4/5/2009 2:28PM

Thanks...I feel the same way...like I DESERVE it! Report Inappropriate Comment

JAYCEE77 4/5/2009 1:25PM

That's one of my favorite rewards too! You deserve it for a job well done so enjoy! Report Inappropriate Comment

Really a size 10

Friday, April 03, 2009

I went shopping today and tried on about a dozen pair of jeans, all size 10. I started out bigger than an 18 Womens and am now a 10, that is just amazing. If only I could get rid of my muffin top!

  

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MISSTHINGALING 4/4/2009 11:26PM

Go Rissa! Congrats! Report Inappropriate Comment

KATIEMC1229 4/4/2009 5:34PM

Rissa, that's wonderful!! Hey, don't you wish you could sew that size tag on the outside!! LOL Report Inappropriate Comment

AMYBOBAMY1 4/4/2009 10:29AM

Ha! Love it Rissa! Size 10 is AWSOME!! I love Old NAVY JEANS. I did the same thing! I bought a size 8, and KNEW it was a type-o!! They fit a tad snug, but if I wear them lying around right after they get out of the dryer, I am good to go for that evening or next day! HA!HA! I HAD TO BUY THEM, just to look at that damn number! Oh yeah, let me know if you figure out how to fix the muffin top thing. Mine isn't budging either! Comment edited on: 4/4/2009 10:29:58 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

RISSASPIECES 4/3/2009 9:17PM

I had managed to convince myself that it was a fluke that Old Navy 10s fit me. LOL I can squeeze into an 8, but my muffin top flows over the top! ;-) Report Inappropriate Comment

KMANDER 4/3/2009 9:15PM

Go you! You're almost in the single digits even, keep up the great work! Report Inappropriate Comment