** The Road to Slim City **

One girl's journey to finding herself, losing weight, getting healthy, and living life... one shenanigan at a time.
100+ lbs lost ..... 30 more to go. Welcome to my world.

One is the loneliest number….. or not?

Week 3:                                                  

Ok so, I weighed in this morning and only lost 1 more pound. 

Start Weight: 180

Current Weight: 178 Started to feel really upset…. I mean, WTF?, Im working my ass off here!  Soooo, in what I thought was a feable attempt to save my self-esteem, I took my measurements.  Here are my old and new measurements.  HOLY EFFIN CRAP! 

                       Beginning          Now

Chest:               38in                 37in

Waist                34.5in               32.5in     2 INCHES!!!! 

Hip                    44in                 43.25in

R. Thigh             24.75in             24.5in

L. Thigh             24.4in               24in

R. Arm               13.25in             12.75in

L. Arm               13.25in              13in

Total                192.15in             187in

THAT’S 5.15 INCHES GONE!!!!     5.15!!!!!  5.15!!!!!!!!!!!  OMG!!!

I felt smaller and I knew my clothes were looser and I definitely noticed the extra space in the ‘ole boulder holder?… but wow…. HELLS YEAH! 

New Kicks….

I am in DIRE need of some new running shoes but find myself in the land of Commitment Phobia every time I try to pick a pair.  Nike? Adidas? Brooks? New Balance?  Holy Hell.. the choices are endless and trying them on at the store has taken me for a fool before.  I have to ask…. What are you all wearing?

So the rest of yesterday the eating was on point.  Treated myself to my favorite sushi summer wraps (lettuce, avocado, cucumber, carrot, shrimp, and crab wrapped in a thin translucent rice wrapper.)  For dinner, had a healthy turkey wheat tortilla dinner with a small dollop of cream cheese.  Yesterday’s exercise looked like this pic (sans the super hot army guys..lol.)  Torrential rains across the state got dangerously close to a friend’s house…. soooo still not feeling so hot, I got out in the rain and sandbagged the hell outta that mutha.  My arms hurt like hell today.

So the rest of yesterday the eating was on point.  Treated myself to my favorite sushi summer wraps (lettuce, avocado, cucumber, carrot, shrimp, and crab wrapped in a thin translucent rice wrapper.)  For dinner, had a healthy turkey wheat tortilla dinner with a small dollop of cream cheese. 

Yesterday’s exercise looked like this pic (sans the super hot army guys..lol.)  Torrential rains across the state got dangerously close to a friend’s house…. soooo still not feeling so hot, I got out in the rain and sandbagged the hell outta that mutha.  My arms hurt like hell today.

cant… muster.. the … energy.

Last night, after leaving work, I went home to cook dinner, do some cleaning, and study.  I had EVERY intention of going outside in the sunshine to run.  Instead, I watched The Notebook with my daughter because she asked me if I would. 

Now, my priorities are my children first and she was feeling very down about the whole “dad” situation so if she needed to have a girl tear jerk movie moment, Im there with bells.  BUUUUT…. I absolutely COULD HAVE gone after it was done.  I COULD HAVE gone before we watched it and then cleaned after she’d gone to bed?  I could have done a lot of damn things, but instead, I watched the movie and then went to bed… 9:30pm. 

I dont know whats going on with me… and I dont know why Im so tired.  Im seriously dragging already today and i got a ton of sleep last night?  I have to somehow muster the energy to get my ass back into my workouts.  Being sick for that week and half has jacked up my whole routine.  I take vitamins, drink water, and eat a ton of fresh food.  I obviously have had plenty of sleep?  what the heck?  If anyone has any energy booster ideas, Please let me know?

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30 Day Music Challenge

Day 25 - A song that makes you laugh

DaVinci’s Notebook: Enormous

I heard this song on Bob and Tom when I was 20 and 10 years later I still giggle like a school girl every time I hear it.  If you need a little chuckle, you should give it a listen. 

Day 24 - A song that you want to play at your funeral
Day 25 - A song that makes you laugh
Day 26 - A song that you can play on an instrument
Day 27 - A song that you wish you could play
Day 28 - A song that makes you feel guilty

From the Hungry Girl Newsletter…. Im dying to have this at my fingertips right now!!!  DYYYYINGGGGG. It sounds soooo goooood.  All-American Egg Mug Turkey or Veggie sausage patty (with about 80 calories)1 tbsp. sugar-free pancake syrup1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)1 slice fat-free American cheeseDirections:Lightly spray a large microwave-safe mug with nonstick spray. Add sausage patty and microwave for 45 seconds. Use a fork to break patty into pieces inside mug, until mostly crumbled. Add syrup and toss to coat. Add egg substitute and microwave for 1 minute.Gently stir and microwave for 45 seconds. Tear cheese into pieces and add to the mug. Microwave for 15 seconds.Lightly stir, let cool slightly, and then dig in!MAKES 1 SERVING PER SERVING (entire recipe): 173 calories, 3g fat, 770mg sodium, 9g carbs, 1g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 26g protein — POINTS® value 4

From the Hungry Girl Newsletter…. Im dying to have this at my fingertips right now!!!  DYYYYINGGGGG. It sounds soooo goooood. 

All-American Egg Mug

Turkey or Veggie sausage patty (with about 80 calories)
1 tbsp. sugar-free pancake syrup
1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)
1 slice fat-free American cheese

Directions:
Lightly spray a large microwave-safe mug with nonstick spray. Add sausage patty and microwave for 45 seconds. Use a fork to break patty into pieces inside mug, until mostly crumbled. Add syrup and toss to coat. Add egg substitute and microwave for 1 minute.

Gently stir and microwave for 45 seconds. Tear cheese into pieces and add to the mug. Microwave for 15 seconds.

Lightly stir, let cool slightly, and then dig in!

MAKES 1 SERVING

PER SERVING (entire recipe): 173 calories, 3g fat, 770mg sodium, 9g carbs, 1g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 26g protein — POINTS® value 4

Cinco De No Dieto.

So Yes, I went home and ran… and Yes, I stayed on track with all my eating and Yes, I went over my calories AGAIN.  sigh. 

I stopped at my BFF’s house and brought her a little care package for Cinco De Mayo  (Margarita mix, Jose Cuervo, limes, a small bottle of Grand Marnier, and a sombrero. lol)  She had been feeling a little down and I knew my surprise would perk her right up. 

Why oh WHY didnt I realize that she would absolutely want me to stay and drink with her?  Hell, I dont know… but honestly no wasnt even an option.  I had 3 of the yummiest Margaritas eva!!!  and danced around the garage with her and  her sombrero. Really fun. 

Im gonna guesstimate that they each had bout 200 cals each.  Sooo technically, I only went over by 220 calories? (1420)  I wont be making epic weight loss progress doing that, but come on?  making your best girly feel better?  Yeah, every once in awhile, some things are just worth it.  

Hope everyone’s Cinco De Mayo was fantabulous!    

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30 Day Music Challenge

Day 26 - A song that you can play on an instrument

Poison:  Every Rose Has Its Thorn

So embarrassing.  This is the ONLY song I can play on guitar right now.  (Im taking lessons.)  Yes, Yes… I know.  Try to keep the laughing and pointing to a minimum.

Day 25 - A song that makes you laugh
Day 26 - A song that you can play on an instrument
Day 27 - A song that you wish you could play
Day 28 - A song that makes you feel guilty

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