Ok- time for a little fun. Here is me trying on my "fit" pants. I don't want to say "skinny" pants, as my goal is not to be "skinny". When I could fit these pants I was toned and in good shape. I am not in horrible shape right now, but could stand to lose 15 lbs, (probably 20). I vowed not to buy new clothes till I fit my old ones. I don't care if these pants aren't wearable in public, as long as I can button them up, I will be happy. If I fit these pants, I will fit my other clothes that I have been hanging on to. So, here's the deal- the button on these 501's is 7 inches (!!!) from the button hole. I don't need to lose 7 inches in my waist for them to fit, but if I lost a few inches on my thighs, bum, and waist, I think that would do the trick. Now that I have posted this for all to see, I am hoping that my pride and self respect kicks in and that I can do the following:
1) no sugar or refined foods (white flour, etc) We eat brown rice and whole wheat flour anyways, but I have gotta stay away from homemade choc chip cookies!
2) lemon water, cranberry water throughout day- big glass of lemon water in morning.
3) exercise 5 times a week ( this I like to do- it is just a time thing)
4) no foods after 8 pm, except tea and popcorn.
That is all I can think of right now- not rocket science here- I just have to say NO to my temptations. I don't understand these women who say they stay skinny by chasing around their kids! I have four active children but it doesn't work for me! I always have time to eat!
Anyone else want to join me? You can make up your own list of how you are going to do it. I will cheer you on! I would like to see a noticeable change in my body by the end of May, as I am going to a wedding then. I will update you on this in two weeks.
5 comments:
Hi HalfMoon Girl
Thanks for dropping by and for the kind words! Your plan sounds good.... it's the no eating after 8 that I would find a leeetle hard!!!! All the best!
I had a huge crush for Jason Bateman too!!!! In fact today Hubby and I watched a movie with him in...... the crush is most definately no longer!!!!!!
Happy Easter
I am right there with you - but think I have much further to go!
Ugh. I hate this cycle - but every spring brings a new diet.
Thanks for visiting my blog -
Hope you have a super Easter - I think you may have visited before I put up a video with my kids - go check that out - you'll bust a gut laughing and maybe then those 501s will fit! hee hee
I need to join you! Drinking lots of water is usually key for me - and laying off the snacks.
I hope you've had a wonderful Easter!
you go girl! i will cheer you on!
my weakness is late night snacking... i don't know why but everything tastes better at midnight!
can't wait to read your update!
Hi Halfmoon girl, thank you for blessing me with your words on my blog regarding my daughter. yes definitely, I listen to "I Can Only Imagine" also, and I also really like "Homesick" by Mercy Me, which is on another blog post dated January 14.
I so need to be doing what you are with regard to the weight, but it will take me much longer than you unfortunately. I was on steroids many years for my lupus which didn't help. (sigh) I was trying to think how you make you cranberry water, or is there a way to purchase it already with cranberry? If so, what is the brand name? And for your lemon water, you use bottled water and just add a lemon slice in it? Please let me in on your tips and tricks when you have a free moment. ;) Thank you again, and hope you will continue to stop by often, as I will also. Your children are precious.
Hugs,
Bonnie
@ Grandparents Corner
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