Hi everyone
No additional eye candy today, besides my post at JustRite Stampers (see post below). Im feeling so sick today and can barely sit up. I have a terrible cold, and sore throat. Pounding headache. One word-BLAH!
But I did forget to share some things (OOPS!)
OOPS! I forgot to let you all know about this Check it out HERE!
Also every Wednesday there is a challenge! Check this weeks out HERE!
AND Drumroll…………………….
Details HERE!!
Also ATS issues weekly challenges as well! Check them out HERE!
The kids go back to school next Wednesday so that means I may actually get to play along! YEAH! MY TIME!!!
WARNING NON STAMP RELATED 😀
Its my blog so Im going to share this non-informative, shout out to myself anyway! LOL!!
I have been working out everyday and eatting well. Avoiding ONE temptation at a time. Not looking at the BIG picture. Kind of like an exercise AA program! LOL! One day at a time.
In a week and a half I have lost a size! I don’t know about the pounds because I thankfully don’t own a scale. I think I’ll just go buy clothing, so I don’t get obsessed with the numbers! I did measure myself today since I am starting a new workout program (hopefully tomorrow if I can stand), and I would like to see what results I get from it. I also have to say seeing the numbers of myself is HORRIFYING!!! It will definitely help me resist that Caramelo bar or bag of twizzlers!! Maybe I should paste them to the fridge? Um, no. maybe not.
SO…………YEAH!!! I went to buy something for the wedding I have this weekend, and while I still look hideous, I look better than I did last week! LOL! So I feel really good about that. I am seeing results of my hard work.
I guess my point is, if you have a goal SEE IT, DO IT, LIVE IT!! No matter what it is. Everything takes hard work, but if you put in the effort you can do anything. I have done this with many OTHER areas of my life and had much success with that mentality. I am truly determined this time around. If I can get through a child with cancer, I can work hard to lose a few pounds. I have done it before, then had more kids, and the list of excuses goes on and on.
I just had to share with you. I know many of you are struggling with this too. So thanks for “listening”.
Enjoy the day.
32 Responses for "Sale! And some sharing"
Congrats on your loss!How weird does that sound?!? I do know how you feel, I can thankfully say I am at my ideal weight?bmi whatver you want to call it.I do own a scale and I get obsessed with the numbers. I can be at 124 one day and jump to 128 that night. I go nuts. I do not reccommend a scale! I need to wean myself off of it I think. LOL!
Congrats on your weight loss! WHOO HOO!!!
Sorry to hear that you are feeling bad though, get well soon.
I am loving all of your Just Right projects, amazing is all I can say!
Take care of yourself and hurry getting well, I can’t suffer from Lauren withdrawls too long! 🙂
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Good for you!!! My mom has been doing weight-watchers for almost two years and is making really good progress. Here’s what she has taped to her fridge: Nothing tastes as good as skinney feels. Now you don’t have to post your numbers! Just a different reminder! 🙂
Oh Dear…
I’m so sorry you’re sick/under the weather/feeling yucky. Blech.
Make sure you just kick back and relax. Seriously, you’ve been doing so much later (like you always do). Rest, rest, rest!
I’m glad you’re a loser. LOL – that you’ve lost weight! That’s awesome! I’ve been trying but man oh man, the weight is just hanging on to me. Keep it up – I’m proud of you.
Big hugs – call me if I can do anything for you.
♥Renee
Summer colds are the worst. Sorry you are feeling bad. Congrats on your weight/size loss. I lost about 25 pounds a few years ago but it found me again! Wonder why?…as I SIT here typing EATING bar-b-q chips.
I like to eat the “Bite Size” Twizzlers…. that way I can tell myself their’s not many calories in them…Anchors Away….LOL
I guess that’s why I have been on a diet for 3 weeks now! I have lost 11 lbs. so far…only 15 or 20 more to go…note to self…..stay away from bite size anything! LOL
Take care Lauren…summer colds stink! Keep up the good work…
Way to go Lauren!!! I am down 20 lbs since April. It’s coming off slow, but it’s coming off. I have more to go, but I am getting there and feel much better!!! I can’t believe you lost a size in a week and half. That is awesome!!! 🙂
Ughhh!! I know how you feel on both counts. I think there is a “bug” floating around our blogs cuz’ I’m sick too and I never get sick in the summer (I’m exhausted). Good for you and losing a size, I’ve lost 6 lbs of my 18 lbs that I want to lose–its slow going, but I’m trying. Hope you feel better soon!
Suzanne Dean
Kudos to you Lauren! I know it’s very difficult to keep in shape with the schedule you keep. Keep your weight down now, it’s so much harder as you get older. Last year I had emergency surgery, due to complications I had to have three additional surgeries. As a result of the surgeries, if I don’t keep food in my stomach, I feel pain. Needless to say, I’ve gained 15 lbs. in one year. Like you, when I look in the mirror, I don’t like what I see. I’ve started a new regimen and hope I obtain the results you have. Good luck to you in where you want to be with your body image!
That’s great about your weight loss. Keep it up, girl!
Congratulations……I totally understand why you dont want a scale. We had to buy one because my husband lost a great deal of weight due to sickness and now has to make sure he is gaining (why oh why dont men gain as fast a women?!). I am now obsessed with the scale, we havent owned one in 17 years and now I get on it 2x, 3x a day!
Tanya
You go, girlfriend! Soon you will be but a mere shadow of yourself . . . congrats on the weight loss. If anyone can do it, I know you can! Feel better soon . . . summer colds suck!
Congrats to you! Good on ya, and don’t buy a scale, that number does not matter, it is how you look and feel that matters.
And you’re right it is something most of us are struggling with every day. I used to buy shoes, because i did not want to buy clothes that were not the size I wanted to be. Then I moved to buying stamps, no trying on! It was the perfect fit every time. So like you I chose to do something to make self feel better, instead of reaching for a treat when I stamped. I now reach out to all of you in the blog land. And let me tell you it has done miracles for my spirit and my size.
Thanks for sharing all that you do.
R
Lauren, I started a new diet today & I blew it over lunch…. so I’m very happy to have read your post because it gives me lots of hope. I’m going to try again tomorrow. 🙂 Thanks so much!!!
You go girl! Congrats!!!!
And I am so sad that you are feeling bad. Hope you get to feeling better real soon. 🙂
I’m usually an admiring lurker, but have to come out today to say Hooray for YOU!! I’m sorry you aren’t feeling well, but know that your body is probaby better able to fight a bug when you are in shape 🙂 Is that any consolation while you’re lying on the couch?
Keep up the good work – you’ve already been through a lot, now do something for yourself.
ps – I’ve started diet/exercise in earnest this week and my goal is to wear anything that is hanging in my closet without feeling badly about how it doesn’t fit. I have lots of clothes that I like!
way to go on your weight loss. I know how hard it is I’m working to be successful as well.
thanks for sharing your story.
Oh so sorry you aren’t feeling well today. I have a feeling that I am coming down with something as well.
Congratulations on the weight loss!!! I wish I had your determination. I have no will power at all and need/want to buy a new dress for my brother’s wedding in a week, the 30th. Keep up the good work and hope you are feeling better tomorrrow.
Great job Lauren! Keep up your routine and don’t let this sickness set you back! What are you doing for exercise? I have NO motivation, but my hubby will be seeing me naked in just about 3 months and I’m nervous! LOL! He’s stationed in Korea right now… Feel better soon and I hope you and the WHOLE family is nice and healthy for the wedding!
FYI…I have found a few extra pounds in the last week or two…might they be yours? LOL
hope u feel better!
I’m sorry about your cold, Lauren! I hope you’re feeling better soon!!
Congratulations on dropping a size! I didn’t think you looked like you needed to, but congratulations anyhow!!
What great news about your success with the weight loss. Stick to your guns and don’t give up.
Congrats on your weight loss and success. I’m sorry you aren’t feeling well though. Take care of yourself!
Lauren – so happy for you on getting closer to your goals!! Getting started is the hardest part, so now it only gets easier! I always keep a stash of sugar free hard candies on hand – they’re great when you get a sweet craving cause they last longer than a couple chews!
Hope you’re feeling better soon!
hugs,
Jami
Hooray! I’m so happy for you! I don’t go by numbers either but how my clothes fit! Congrats on it all! I hope you feel better soon! Don’t forget to be taking your vitamins while you’re on your new routine – it’ll help! Keep up the good work!
Oh my gosh I hope you’re feeling better. I had to post a comment that you DEFINITELY don’t look HIDEOUS you look gorgeous and should be modelling!!
well wehre do I start…how about {{{HUGS}}} and I hope you feel better, especially before the wedding Sunday! Next…WHOO-HOOOOO! Good for you! That’s totally awesome, look what a little willpower will do, eh?? Can I channel through you and Paulette??? Between her running, and your working out…I should be able to muster up SOMETHING…
good for you! Stick with it! In just about 2-3 weeks i’ll be right there with you trying to lose weight! Feel free to email me about the frustrations of it!
Congratulations! A whole size is a very big deal! Wow. Hope you feel better very soon. p.s. I love the sweet headers on your replies, awesome! 🙂
WOW!! A big CONGRATS on your weightloss!!! That has been a continuous struggle for me, since getting married 8 years ago… I did loose 30 lbs at WW about 5-6 yrs. ago…then had a couple kids….it is a constant struggle. Seems like it was MUCH easier to lose weight back then, versus now! Anyone else feel that way? 😉
Funny you mentioned it in regards to a wedding….I just went shopping today to find something for a wedding of a friend who just asked me 2 weeks before the wedding, to stand at her guestbook! YIKES!! And RIGHT before I went on vacation!! Who wants to diet on their vaca, right? LOL…well, I surely didn’t….and now I’m wishing I had! LOL
Good luck and yes, take it day by day — thanks for the reminder! 🙂
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