Julie’s Never Say Diet Journey

Well, I was kind of crabby today and wasn’t in the mood to do anything. I got mad at my husband for no reason, and I just wanted to go to sleep all day long. BUT…I walked on the treadmill, did my stretching, and then a 20 minute segment of pilates. I feel good about losing weight..but I am just blah! I don’t know why Im feeling like this so often lately, probably because of not having enough money to do anything I want. It’s frustrating. I keep praying and I know God will get us through this..but I need to get out of my funk.  I went to the library today and read Jared’s subway diet book and it was interesting. More of a biography..but I finished it already.   That’s my day…Lov ya’ll! Jules

There is a new show on Oxygen called Dance ur butt off! It is actually the “a word”, but I don’t cuss haha! It is a weightloss show where people have to dance, and they get scored and then their weightloss is combined with their score to see who is eliminated. It is pretty fun, my husband watched it with me last night…granted the outfits are made for smaller people, they have great attitudes and it motivates me to watch it. It is on at 7pm here in Indiana..which is in 30 mins.

Well, just got done sweating my butt off on the treadmill. Week 2 of my 8 week program. I was running today! It felt so good..I could feel the pounds melting off! I did do a little pilates last night, never done that before. It was relaxing but hard at the same time. I think that is gonna be my thing on my rest days from cardio. I never dreamed Id be such a fan of fitness, but I went to Barnes and Noble and spent all my time in the fitness books! I love it… Well time for the nap! I take one almost every day!( Only when the kids are with someone)

So..I finally weighed myself. It was very disappointing. I mean I weighed today pretty much what I thought I weighed when I started. Feeling like I have lost at least 10 lbs..(no exaggeration) and then seeing the number not really change because I guessed wrong. That kinda hurts. It opened my eyes as to just how overweight I was…but it now feels like I am making little progress. I know I am making huge progress, but mentally its difficult to deal with. At least I have a starting point. So..feeling really down even when I really shouldn’t.

Went to a restaurant for breakfast with my family. I usually order the meltingpot skillet, it has potatoes,cheeses, sausage,bacon,and eggs. And..a side of 2 slices of toast of course. But…today I went and had 2 scrambled eggs, a sliced tomato, and 2 slices of wheat toast. I was full and satisfies.

Well,I have been eating so well and exercising. It is paying off. I don’t have a scale and still haven’t been weighed yet, but my dad has one and I am going there tomorrow. I will update my ticker then.  But for inches…Here are the highlights.

I started June 13th..that was 20 days ago.

Waist- was 48 1/2 inches….now 42 inches

Bust -was 51 1/2 inches…now 50 inches

chest(below my bustline)- was 46 inches…now 42 inches

arms- no change still 14 1/2

hips- was 52 inches…now 49 inches

thighs..was 26 inches ..now 25 inches

So…I am droping the pounds in my stomach area. I feel so great. Imagine 20 more days of this life..can’t wait. I ran today and tonight I am going to a baseball game, so won’t be on much!  Lov ya’ll! Jules

I went to a chinese buffet with my husband and his friends. I was terrified…nervous..and worried.  I got a plate full of broccoli, rice, a spring roll, and some  chicken. I ate it all..and I was FULL!!!! Can u believe it? I wanted to ask for 1/2 my money back. I have never eaten so little at a buffet. My husband was amazed and supportive. I went back up and got a bowl of jello and some peaches. I drank 4 glasses of water during the meal. I also have realized..running/walking is not a choice. I have to do it. It is officially a habit and I am proud to say 19 days in a row I have eaten right..exercised 6 days a week. I have more energy than I have ever had! I feel AWESOME!!!!!!  It is offically my lifestyle.. I did it..I changed it. No more diets..no more bigger clothes…no more excuses. Buddy slim has helped me stay on track. I couldn’t do it without u guys! Tabb and Kerstin are my rocks.. and u all are so great! 

A thought just occurred to me. Isn’t is funny how we are so hard on ourselves. But.. we can lift eachother here like no other! We can give such inspiring words and encouragement to others..but do we tell ourselves the same thing? When we have a rough time..do we tell ourselves to hang in there..we’ll get through it…one day at a time? Imagine if we  commented on our own mental blog. We would be feeling pretty encouraged.  I was just sitting here thinking how so many people here feel bad…but are sometimes the best cheerleaders! Let’s comment on ourselves like we would someone else!

My treadmill routine was easier today than Monday. That’s what I am trying to focus on. It will get easier the more I do it..and then I will push myself even more!  I have eaten right and exercised today. I work at the boys and girls club and I tried to learn to hula hoop today. Well… I’ve never seen a fat girl hula hoop..so I figure I better become a pro at it. I can’t wait to try again tomorrow..I am getting better. I never tried it before and it’s actually fun. My husband looked at me like I was nuts when I told him I want a hula hoop. Haha 

My husband seems to be a little insecure with me losing weight. He made a comment like, ur gonna get skinny and find urself a new man. I also catch him trying to sabatoge my treadmill time. He knows he needs to be on there too. I know I just need to build him up..keep setting the example..and reassure him of my love for him. I love him so much and my size won’t change my love.

While I took my 2 sons to Dairy Queen tonight..they got brownie batter blizzards. I stood up strong and got a red,white,and blue starkiss bar. They are 0 fat and only 80 calories! I DID IT!>……and I WILL do it again!!!!