This week I did a couple of new, risky-feeling things:
One: I bought sundresses.
Two: I went to a barbeque where I was pretty sure I would know one person there, but didn't know if that person would actually be there.
Three: I wore the said sundress (I think that's what it is) in public, at this party. That's not true. I ROCKED THAT SUNDRESS!
Here it is:
Here's one with my kitty, just for fun:
At first, I was uncomfortable, but people commented that it looked really cute, so I decided to go with the tactic of really focusing on other people if you're feeling insecure at a party. After awhile, I forgot I was even wearing the dress.
The bottom line is that for the first time in a long time, I dressed out of my comfort zone, but felt OK about it! I even felt GOOD about it! I wasn't holding in my belly or worrying about fat rolls on my back...wow, what a feeling! I haven't had that kind of experience for a LONG time.
Without further ado, here are my pics:
I weighed 140.0lbs today...and if I measured correctly, I lost 2.5 inches off my waist. I'll wait another week to see if that's real. Could I have been holding my stomach in, or did it really change that much?
So, lately I've been writing my blog when I'm way too tired to write it. Today is one of those days. I'll try to recount the highlights of my day.
First, I ran the 4th Fest Firecracker 4k with my friend Paula. I did get up and eat my breakfast almost on time...like 7:30am. That race was so much fun. It was short and not hilly, and Paula and I were doing 5 min running, 1 minute walking, so it was really enjoyable. I forgot how much I loved races. It was great too because today was Paula's last day in the US. She and her family are moving back to the UK. I was so happy that I got to run her first race with her and had such a great time doing it. I will really miss her. But that's just more motivation to plan a European vacation! I promised I'd visit, so that I will do.
Then, I went home and tried to let myself feel sad about her leaving. I had successfully avoided it, but not having her here will be a real void in my life. So I sat with my kitty and cried for a little while. Better than eating my feelings, I suppose. I know I am a totally Crazy Cat Lady, but it really made me feel better to have Maybelle here with me. She was a total cuddlebug when I was feeling down.
I sat around and felt sorry for myself for awhile, but then I started to get ready for this barbeque. It was a real effort to go. I easily could have done my laundry, my dishes, relaxed...but that's what I always do whenever it comes to social functions. There's always a reason not to go.
So I did something different. I've been trying that out these days. Doing something different.
I went. And I was pretty uncomfortable at first. It was a group specifically put together for 20 and 30-somethings in the State College area because it's so hard to figure out where we all are. It was definitely an enjoyable experience. Lots of food (I brought my own, but was impressed with the generosity I saw) and everyone was friendly and welcoming...if not just as nervous/uncomfortable as I was.
I started telling people about the "plan" that I'm on, and so many people were so supportive. They wanted to know all about it, and asked lots of questions and tried to help direct me to what would probably be "on my plan". It was an easy conversation starter too. I noticed when there was a lull in the conversation, that's when someone would ask me a question about my plan.
I hung out until about 7:45pm, and then headed home to take my pictures and write my blog.
And here I am, and it's 11:10pm. Maybelle is raising holy hell while I'm trying to type. So goodnight all, and here's to another great day tomorrow!
Oh...one last thing. I believe my "cheat meals" will take place on Friday July 15th. I don't know what I will have when the day gets here, but Five Guys and the Waffle Shop have been pretty big contenders. And I am definitely having some coffee. So excited.
One: I bought sundresses.
Two: I went to a barbeque where I was pretty sure I would know one person there, but didn't know if that person would actually be there.
Three: I wore the said sundress (I think that's what it is) in public, at this party. That's not true. I ROCKED THAT SUNDRESS!
Here it is:
The bottom line is that for the first time in a long time, I dressed out of my comfort zone, but felt OK about it! I even felt GOOD about it! I wasn't holding in my belly or worrying about fat rolls on my back...wow, what a feeling! I haven't had that kind of experience for a LONG time.
Without further ado, here are my pics:
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| This one should obviously be last. |
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| Not flexing or holding anything in... |
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| Could not be happier about my disappearing backfat. |
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| Flexing my belly muscles... |
So, lately I've been writing my blog when I'm way too tired to write it. Today is one of those days. I'll try to recount the highlights of my day.
First, I ran the 4th Fest Firecracker 4k with my friend Paula. I did get up and eat my breakfast almost on time...like 7:30am. That race was so much fun. It was short and not hilly, and Paula and I were doing 5 min running, 1 minute walking, so it was really enjoyable. I forgot how much I loved races. It was great too because today was Paula's last day in the US. She and her family are moving back to the UK. I was so happy that I got to run her first race with her and had such a great time doing it. I will really miss her. But that's just more motivation to plan a European vacation! I promised I'd visit, so that I will do.
Then, I went home and tried to let myself feel sad about her leaving. I had successfully avoided it, but not having her here will be a real void in my life. So I sat with my kitty and cried for a little while. Better than eating my feelings, I suppose. I know I am a totally Crazy Cat Lady, but it really made me feel better to have Maybelle here with me. She was a total cuddlebug when I was feeling down.
I sat around and felt sorry for myself for awhile, but then I started to get ready for this barbeque. It was a real effort to go. I easily could have done my laundry, my dishes, relaxed...but that's what I always do whenever it comes to social functions. There's always a reason not to go.
So I did something different. I've been trying that out these days. Doing something different.
I went. And I was pretty uncomfortable at first. It was a group specifically put together for 20 and 30-somethings in the State College area because it's so hard to figure out where we all are. It was definitely an enjoyable experience. Lots of food (I brought my own, but was impressed with the generosity I saw) and everyone was friendly and welcoming...if not just as nervous/uncomfortable as I was.
I started telling people about the "plan" that I'm on, and so many people were so supportive. They wanted to know all about it, and asked lots of questions and tried to help direct me to what would probably be "on my plan". It was an easy conversation starter too. I noticed when there was a lull in the conversation, that's when someone would ask me a question about my plan.
I hung out until about 7:45pm, and then headed home to take my pictures and write my blog.
And here I am, and it's 11:10pm. Maybelle is raising holy hell while I'm trying to type. So goodnight all, and here's to another great day tomorrow!
Oh...one last thing. I believe my "cheat meals" will take place on Friday July 15th. I don't know what I will have when the day gets here, but Five Guys and the Waffle Shop have been pretty big contenders. And I am definitely having some coffee. So excited.
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