Just call me Slug

Do you ever have one of those days where it's all you can do to get out of bed?? For some reason all my extremities feel like they've been loaded down with cement bricks and it takes energy to even lift them. It's partly my fault. I was on Facebook last night until almost 2am. I worked 12-hour shifts the last two days and I'm tired.

So, I called hubby and asked him if he'd bring lunch home over his lunch hour. He said that he can take a long lunch hour today and he doesn't want fast food. And why would he?? McDonald's, Burger King, Sonic, KFC, Long John Silver, Arbys, Taco Bell...they don't sound good either...and I'm a Taco Bell junkie. My internal debate began...I could stay home and take a nap, which would quickly be followed by picking up the kids from school. Next question to self...would I feel better or worse after that nap? The house wouldn't be any cleaner, the laundry can't do itself, and my dad (who is in from W. Virginia) is coming over tonight.

Common sense wins. I'm headed to the shower...lunch here I come. Why can't I want a BIG salad without dressing??

The diet

I'm having slight embarrassment as I write this post...my diet...isn't working. Apparently, I'm not desperate enough...I don't want it enough...I'm not committed enough! Here's the part where I point out that it's not the diet that doesn't work, it's the me part that didn't work.

So, I'll focus on the positive part of this really short little journey. I haven't had a carbonated beverage (yummy Dr. Pepper) at all since last Monday. That's six days people! That's quite an accomplishment.

Not sure what I'm going to do...I'll keep it all posted, I'm sure. Kinda thinking that just eating alot more fresh fruits and veggies would be a HUGE step. I'm going to try really hard to get at least 100oz of water a day. And that poor ignored ellyptical just might get some use.

Thanks for the support and encouraging words!

Down 2.2 pounds

Btw...I still wasn't perfection on this new diet. Actually...I cheated big time...a cupcake and a burrito enchilada style. But what the heck--another 2.2 pounds gone. I'm still wondering if it will bite me in the butt tomorrow. I guess we'll see later...

3.4 pounds

Down 3.4 pounds this morning. Unfortunately, the headache I woke up with, along with the upset stomach, about did me in. Now I'm up and going...what to eat for lunch? Pizza, baked potato, Subway...no, we won't go there. More to come later!

Joy's 6th birthday party is tonight. Looking forward to posting some great pictures. She is soo excited!

Dang! I did good all day long. And then it happened...my hubby grilled chicken and it tasted so good. So I went over my calorie limits in chicken...not ice cream, chocolate or some yummy desserts...but chicken! I don't want to be a weak person, I want to show myself that I have the abiltiy, the willpower, to do this. Right now I'm fixated on orea blizzards. Tomorrow is a new day and with it, hopefully, a new attitude.

Me...In a bathing suit...on the web

This, ladies and gentlemen, is a really unflattering picture of me in a bathing suit posted for the whole world to see! Unfortunately, the beautiful ocean and white sand aren't too visible... Why do I post this?? Well, tomorrow I start a serious diet. Tuesday, September 2, 2009, hubby and I are starting the hCG diet developed by Dr. ATW Simeons. There is a link provided and you're welcome to research more about it. So, I post this for accountability. I post this because I'm thinking there is no way I'm going to let myself fail after posting a picture of myself in a bathing suit!! I post this because I don't like weighing what I did when I delivered my second baby SIX years ago!! There are restrictions on what can be eaten and I plan to post frequently (hopefully daily) about my results. I've been telling my hubby that "I"m going to be hot" and after watching my brother-in-law drop about 40 pounds in five weeks there's no way that I can't do this too! Be prepared, tomorrow all dairy, grains, and sugars will be cut from my diet and I'm guaranteeing you that I'm going to be a very crabby girl!