Tag: diet

Threads of Gratitude: New Jeans Edition

Today, I am grateful for new jeans. You see, these aren’t just any new jeans.  These were way-down-on-sale jeans.  Like $10, originally $50.  These were also size 12 jeans.  That’s right.  Size 12.  As in two-sizes-smaller jeans, I-haven’t-worn-size-12-in-14-years jeans, I-was-barely-squeezing-into-size-16-jeans-in-August-but-couldn’t-bear-to-admit-I-was-a-size-18 jeans. To me, these jeans are more than just confirmation that yes, indeed, I HAVE… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: New Jeans Edition

South Beach Update: Just Hangin’ On the Beach

I’m happy to report that the scale and I have reached a truce.  We are now back on speaking terms.  Our relationship is volatile and there are likely to be many more tense moments, but for now things are good.  Not as good as I had hoped, but defninitely better than they were. And while… Continue reading South Beach Update: Just Hangin’ On the Beach

South Beach Update: The Line in the Sand

I’m sorry for not posting an update earlier today.  You see, the scale and I are currently not on speaking terms. It all started last week. I realized I’d been unfaithful to the diet…and the scale, in the true spirit of Christian love, attempted to restore me gently.  I admit I was chastised and humbled,… Continue reading South Beach Update: The Line in the Sand

South Beach Update: Back on the Beach

The holidays are over, my children are back in school, Matt is back at work…and it’s time to get serious. No more Christmas cookies.  No more holiday pies or sweet breads.  No more turkey dinners, glazed hams, or sugared veggies.  No more steaming hot cups of frothy hot cocoa, mounded high with sweet whipped cream.… Continue reading South Beach Update: Back on the Beach

New Years Resolutions: 2009

The calendar proclaims that it’s already Day 2 of 2009 and here I sit, with not a single New Year’s Resolution penned.  I guess it’s time to remedy that. As I’ve said before, I don’t like making resolutions.  It’s too easy to fail at a resolution: you break it, and you’ve failed.  So since I… Continue reading New Years Resolutions: 2009

“Goal” Post – A Checklist for 2008

I’m not all that crazy about checklists.  For someone like me, who has both random and OCD tendencies, a checklist can wreak havoc on my mental state.  However, in reflecting on the past year, I think a checklist is definitely in order.  Let’s see how I did on reaching the goals I set for myself… Continue reading “Goal” Post – A Checklist for 2008

South Beach Update: A Tidal Wave of Sweets

I know, my update is a day late and a dollar short, but at least I’m updating. The last few weeks have been a struggle, and more than once, I’ve felt like I was drowning in holiday sweets and treats and fast-food drive-thrus.  But by the grace of God, I am still maintaining my weight… Continue reading South Beach Update: A Tidal Wave of Sweets

Threads of Gratitude – Wet Blanket edition

Yeah, it’s one of THOSE days. I’m grumpy.  I’m tired.  I’m worn out.  And now I gotta think of all the things I have to be grateful for.  I find myself feeling much like a preschooler whose parent is trying to coerce her into doing the thing she hates most: “I don’t want to!”  *crossing… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude – Wet Blanket edition

South Beach Update – Almost there!

This was last Monday’s post.  So again, pretend it’s last Monday. Okay, so I said I’d record a net loss for the week.  Unfortunately, I did not make it to my goal, but I am only 1.5 lbs. above it.  So that’s progress in the right direction.  Now if I can just keep it going!… Continue reading South Beach Update – Almost there!