New clothes, new weight

Yep, 123 lbs this morning. Yesterday I was at 124.0 and today I am down to 123.2. That's a great jump if I do say so myself.

Yesterday I went shopping with Taylor. Ellie was pretty awful, but I did get 4 shirts for under $30 at Ross. I really liked all of them in the store, but when I got home and tried on combinations, there was one that I'd decided to return. When Leif came home I tried them on for him and he thought they were VERY 70's and didn't really like them. So I tried on the one I was planning on returning and he did like that. Go figure. There's only one that I'm not sure about now. It's black and red and white polka dot and very busy. I'm not sure it's "me." So I think I'm going to return it.

Tonight we went to the mall and I stopped by Victoria's Secret for their Semi-Annual Sale. I got a great sports bra (not only does it fit right, but it's comfortable and flattering, too! Amazing...) and a strapless bra. That means I can finally wear that cute halter top I got a while back! Yay! I also got another bra and 3 pairs of underwear... It was quite a splurge!

Before we went to the mall, Leif, Ellie, and I went for a hike. We hiked 3 miles (Middle Cottonwood Creek) in just over an hour and a half. I got a good workout in and even ran the end of the trail. I was proud of myself.

New Rule and "thisclose"

First, my new rule:

NO CANDY FESTS RIGHT BEFORE BEDTIME, NO MATTER HOW MANY CALORIES I HAVE LEFT FOR THE DAY.

Last night I had about 200 calories I needed to consume. I'd had plenty of healthy all day, and even had a non-diet pop. So while Leif and I were playing a game, I splurged on some candy and had a little candy fest. It was great.

Until 2:00 this morning when I woke up feeling awful. My tummy was mad at me and I was having CRAZY dreams. I wasn't sleeping well. I got up and did a couple things in the kitchen, then went back to sleep. But when I woke up this morning I was NOT rested.

Yeah... no more candy fests late at night. My body isn't used to that much sugar any more.

And I am "thisclose" to dropping another pound. In fact, I weighed myself this morning 3 times and go 123.8 once, but 124.0 twice. So I didn't cheat and count myself down a pound just yet, but I'm thinking by tomorrow I will be.

Taylor and I are going shopping today, so we should get some walking in, especially if the babies are happy and we get to head to the mall after Michaels and Ross. I'm hoping to find some cute clothes at Ross. Last time I shopped there was for maternity clothes.

My "Someday" Jeans....

... are a size 3. I just checked. I'm about a size 8 right now, so I've got a waaaaays to go.

Little Jeans

When I got dressed this morning, I was lamenting that I didn't have any exercise pants to wear today for our walk. I thought I had a pair of capri jeans in the dresser, so I checked. No capri jeans. I did have a pair of jeans in there, though, that I hadn't worn for a long time. They are girls' jeans, so I didn't think they'd fit, but I gave it a try. Amazingly, they fit perfectly! They're cute AND I don't have to wear a belt with them. My other pairs of jeans are too big and I've just been cinching them tight with a belt. I have to say that it feels great to be wearing smaller jeans again.

Weigh Day - Week 5

124 lbs.

I am 1/3 of the way to my goal of 110 and I've lost 7 lbs in 4 weeks.

Let's see... if I lose 7 lbs in the next 4 weeks, that puts me at 117 by July 18 and 110 by August 15. I'd be happy with that!

Still goin' down...

... even after eating out yesterday. For Father's Day we met Leif's family in Billings and ate a Red Lobster. Leif and I split a lunch and we didn't go over on calories for the day!! I had 1/2 a cheese biscuit, a baked potato with 2 T. sour cream, and 1 and 1/2 breaded chicken strips. It was the perfect amount of food for lunch and I didn't have to sacrifice eating what I wanted. I just ate smaller portions and savored every bite.

This morning I weighed myself and I am down another pound! I am also down another 1/2 inch in my waist. WOOOHOOOO! 124 lbs and 29.5 inches. I love seeing progress.

Today Ellie and I are going to Billings again to meet the Babyfit moms. We'll be going out to eat, so I'll need to choose carefully again, but after yesterday's success in eating out I am hopeful that I can do it responsibly. Here's to the challenge!

And here's a picture from the weekend... I'm starting to see a difference in how I look! I'm on the last hole in my belt, so I know there is a difference to be seen! It's exciting.

Another pound down....

Yes, today's weighing shows the scale at 125. I'm another pound down, another pound closer to my goal.

From here I want to lose 10 more pounds.

That's my intermediate goal.