I did manage to get my tail up this morning and work out before work. That is 3 times in 3 days. Tomorrow I am going to go after I get off work. That will be different. I hope I can do it. I also wonder if it will be busy or not. Its been pretty slow at Curves with only a couple of ladies there at a time. I bet the real crowd comes after work.
Also, I ate a Snickers bar today. Lets just say I was having one of those I need chocolate moments. But, I accounted for it with my points.
I better get to bed!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Join me on my weight loss journey! This is going to be a very real attempt at losing weight without using a "fast" method. Why? Been there, done that, gained more.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Day 71: Is it worth it, let me work it...
Today was my day off. Gratefully my dear husby took the little one to daycare so I didn't have to get out of bed right of way. I did get up and eat a bowl of Kix (kid tested, mother approved). Then I fell back asleep for an hour (hey! I worked the close shift last night, I was tired!) Around 10:45 I made myself get up. I got ready and headed to Curves. Granted it was later than I originally planned (so I missed the Zumba class) but I was happy to just be going. The past couple of months my exercise efforts have been less than routine.
If it is one thing that I am learning, is that consistency is key. How do I expect the weight to really come off and stay off if I can't even work out more than once a week? I have a beautiful cousin "M" who told me the other day about her weight loss success. She told me the two things that finally worked for her were working out 4-5 times a week and a food journal. Well I basically have the food journal down (thank you WW), so now I need to get the working out thing down. I plan on going W-F this week and then actually join.
When I got to Curves there was only 1 lady there, and she was an older lady. She was softly doing her circuit training. It would have been very easy to follow her rhythm. But I kept my focus. I worked out pretty hard and had a good sweat going. I felt like I really burned some calories. I am really happy to be back at Curves.
So I do plan on going to the Zumba classes, and continue 4-5 times a week at Curves. And some of the machines really work my glutes! Like this one:
Pretty soon my tush will be in tip top JLo condition! And not to brag, but I think its well on its way. Hahaha:
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
If it is one thing that I am learning, is that consistency is key. How do I expect the weight to really come off and stay off if I can't even work out more than once a week? I have a beautiful cousin "M" who told me the other day about her weight loss success. She told me the two things that finally worked for her were working out 4-5 times a week and a food journal. Well I basically have the food journal down (thank you WW), so now I need to get the working out thing down. I plan on going W-F this week and then actually join.
When I got to Curves there was only 1 lady there, and she was an older lady. She was softly doing her circuit training. It would have been very easy to follow her rhythm. But I kept my focus. I worked out pretty hard and had a good sweat going. I felt like I really burned some calories. I am really happy to be back at Curves.
So I do plan on going to the Zumba classes, and continue 4-5 times a week at Curves. And some of the machines really work my glutes! Like this one:
Pretty soon my tush will be in tip top JLo condition! And not to brag, but I think its well on its way. Hahaha:
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Monday, March 28, 2011
Day 70: Curves!
I went to Curves today! It felt great to get back into it. Tomorrow morning they have a Zumba class that I think I am going to do. I also got measured today. Ugh. It hated knowing my measurements but at the same time I wished I had done them when I started WW. That way I could see my progress.
Either way, I am glad I got them done. The lady also asked me what size I was wanting to be in. I told her my 1st goal would be a 12. So she had a chart that gave measurements of someone who would be in a 12. When she compared each measurement (bust, thighs, hips, etc) it didn't seem so bad. Then she totaled them up. And it came up to about 31 inches. 31 INCHES THAT I NEED TO LOSE from ALL over my BODY. to get into a 12. *Le Sigh*
I really think I can do it this time. My 1st Curves goal is 25lbs. Which would bring me down to what I was in the summer of 2009. Right after I lost about 39lbs with JC. (ya know, before I gained it all back). It will bring me to a weight I haven't been able to get below in a long time. I am pretty stoked.
Now I am heading to bed. Good night all!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Either way, I am glad I got them done. The lady also asked me what size I was wanting to be in. I told her my 1st goal would be a 12. So she had a chart that gave measurements of someone who would be in a 12. When she compared each measurement (bust, thighs, hips, etc) it didn't seem so bad. Then she totaled them up. And it came up to about 31 inches. 31 INCHES THAT I NEED TO LOSE from ALL over my BODY. to get into a 12. *Le Sigh*
I really think I can do it this time. My 1st Curves goal is 25lbs. Which would bring me down to what I was in the summer of 2009. Right after I lost about 39lbs with JC. (ya know, before I gained it all back). It will bring me to a weight I haven't been able to get below in a long time. I am pretty stoked.
Now I am heading to bed. Good night all!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Day 69: Stronger
'Cause it makes me that much stronger
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter
-Christina Aguilera
After yesterday, I was feeling a bit down. I almost let myself make today a diet free day and just binge. Thankfully I did not. Through out the day I kept reminding myself why I am doing this. It is not to impress 50 year old strangers that come into a store. I am doing this for me. For my family. For my health. And I am going to continue to do it for those reasons. And on top of it all, I am going to use things like last night, to fuel my fire.
I am going to make myself stronger. Physically and mentally. I am starting Curves tomorrow. And I will continue my WW journey. And if by chance people who see me now and think I am fat and/or pregnant, see me later--I hope their jaws drop. Tee hee hee.
I want to thank everyone for their comments last night (and today!) It means a lot too me! It definitely keeps me going. And although my long term goal is to lose an additional 75lbs or so, I am going to continue to do things the healthy and correct way. And not a "quick fix" like before.
Also, I am excited to see a few others joining me in my 4 week challenge!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Makes me work a little bit harder
It makes me that much wiser
So thanks for making me a fighter
Made me learn a little bit faster
Made my skin a little bit thicker
Makes me that much smarter
So thanks for making me a fighter
-Christina Aguilera
After yesterday, I was feeling a bit down. I almost let myself make today a diet free day and just binge. Thankfully I did not. Through out the day I kept reminding myself why I am doing this. It is not to impress 50 year old strangers that come into a store. I am doing this for me. For my family. For my health. And I am going to continue to do it for those reasons. And on top of it all, I am going to use things like last night, to fuel my fire.
I am going to make myself stronger. Physically and mentally. I am starting Curves tomorrow. And I will continue my WW journey. And if by chance people who see me now and think I am fat and/or pregnant, see me later--I hope their jaws drop. Tee hee hee.
I want to thank everyone for their comments last night (and today!) It means a lot too me! It definitely keeps me going. And although my long term goal is to lose an additional 75lbs or so, I am going to continue to do things the healthy and correct way. And not a "quick fix" like before.
Also, I am excited to see a few others joining me in my 4 week challenge!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Day 68: When are you due?
Ouch. Those are the words spoken to me by a stranger today. And they hurt. I am sure the man didn't mean to be rude but I was floored. I didn't even realize he was talking to me. I mean because I am NOT pregnant. Just fat. It took a minute to register that he was looking at me after asking that question. I said, "Who me?!?" And the idiot still didn't realize by the shocked look on my face that I was not with child. I said, "Oh I am not pregnant. I am just trying to lose weight." He then tried to back track but it was too late. The damage was done.
There were so many things I could have said, and didn't. I wish I would have been so quick to say, "Oh, October....2007." Or even lie and say I was due with triplets in September. But I am not that quick with my wit. And the truth is, all I wanted to do was turn around, walk away, and cry. If the guy would have been the only one standing there, it would not have been as bad. But another coworker was there--it was actually his customer not mine. I was 5 minutes away from leaving for the day. I was mortified.
After I finally got out of there, I called my husband (who had tried calling me a few minutes before the incident.) A few minutes into the conversation I told him what happened and of course he was comforting. But after getting off the phone I cried the whole drive home. I hate myself for feeling so upset about it. But I am. It feels like you take 1 step forward, and 2 back. I currently have ZERO appetite, but at the same time all I want to do is eat a bowl of ice cream and some greasy pizza. I want to curl up in a ball, under a blanket, and not see anyone for a few days.
So, let me ask you--what do you do when someone points out your flaw? Your weak spot? Or if you were me, what would you have done?
*Le Sigh*
-with much hope and A LOT of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
There were so many things I could have said, and didn't. I wish I would have been so quick to say, "Oh, October....2007." Or even lie and say I was due with triplets in September. But I am not that quick with my wit. And the truth is, all I wanted to do was turn around, walk away, and cry. If the guy would have been the only one standing there, it would not have been as bad. But another coworker was there--it was actually his customer not mine. I was 5 minutes away from leaving for the day. I was mortified.
After I finally got out of there, I called my husband (who had tried calling me a few minutes before the incident.) A few minutes into the conversation I told him what happened and of course he was comforting. But after getting off the phone I cried the whole drive home. I hate myself for feeling so upset about it. But I am. It feels like you take 1 step forward, and 2 back. I currently have ZERO appetite, but at the same time all I want to do is eat a bowl of ice cream and some greasy pizza. I want to curl up in a ball, under a blanket, and not see anyone for a few days.
So, let me ask you--what do you do when someone points out your flaw? Your weak spot? Or if you were me, what would you have done?
*Le Sigh*
-with much hope and A LOT of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Friday, March 25, 2011
Day 67: Excited!
Yay for exciting things! Tomorrow I am going to stop by Curves before work to sign up for my free week. Then after that I will sign up for real :)
I really want to work my tail off for the next 4 weeks because I just found out I get to go back home for Easter! Its 1 month away :) Think I can lose 10lbs? Here is hoping!
The plan: Curves, more water than I have been doing, and vitamins! (along with the WW I am already doing.) Is there anybody out there who wants to take on this challenge with me? 10lbs in 1 month? that is about 2.5lbs a week....yikes! Its just for fun, if I only lose 5 I will be happy. Losing is winning right? Losing is definitely gaining!!!
PS working all weekend again!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
I really want to work my tail off for the next 4 weeks because I just found out I get to go back home for Easter! Its 1 month away :) Think I can lose 10lbs? Here is hoping!
The plan: Curves, more water than I have been doing, and vitamins! (along with the WW I am already doing.) Is there anybody out there who wants to take on this challenge with me? 10lbs in 1 month? that is about 2.5lbs a week....yikes! Its just for fun, if I only lose 5 I will be happy. Losing is winning right? Losing is definitely gaining!!!
PS working all weekend again!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Day 66: Guarded
I talked with the husby and I am going to go to Curves for a free week and see if it is what I want to do. I like free! I can't wait.
Also...my pants are loose! wahooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Pants I recently bought for work. It felt great putting them on and feeling room in them.
On a side note. Do you ever feel like people do not know the real you? That they only know the fat you? I mean, I feel so guarded when I meet people. I want to be calm, poised, and reserved. I want to seem sophisticated. I do not want to be my silly self. My crazy, laugh out loud self. Why? Because of my mindset. I do not want to be the crazy fat girl. Or that wild big girl.
I feel like this all the time. Work, meeting new people, hanging out with my husby's friends. I do not feel like they know me.And that all they see is the plus size me. There are only a handful of people that I can seriously hang out with and not feel like I am being judged. And honestly, there are probably plenty of people not judging me, but in my mind I think they are. And I can't let my guard down.
Anyways, I long for my weight to peal off, as well as the layers that guard me. I want to be confident when I meet people and feel like I belong.
Tell me I am not crazy, and that some of you all feel that way from time to time...
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Also...my pants are loose! wahooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Pants I recently bought for work. It felt great putting them on and feeling room in them.
On a side note. Do you ever feel like people do not know the real you? That they only know the fat you? I mean, I feel so guarded when I meet people. I want to be calm, poised, and reserved. I want to seem sophisticated. I do not want to be my silly self. My crazy, laugh out loud self. Why? Because of my mindset. I do not want to be the crazy fat girl. Or that wild big girl.
I feel like this all the time. Work, meeting new people, hanging out with my husby's friends. I do not feel like they know me.And that all they see is the plus size me. There are only a handful of people that I can seriously hang out with and not feel like I am being judged. And honestly, there are probably plenty of people not judging me, but in my mind I think they are. And I can't let my guard down.
Anyways, I long for my weight to peal off, as well as the layers that guard me. I want to be confident when I meet people and feel like I belong.
Tell me I am not crazy, and that some of you all feel that way from time to time...
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Day 64: I made the call!
Okay, so I went ahead and weighed in. I am down 0.8lbs. I am glad I ended up losing and not gaining. That helps me see that even when I have eaten out during the week, I have been able to make wiser choices than I used to do. That feels good. It helps me see that I can do this. I really can!
I am pretty happy about the 0.8, that makes my total so far 17.8lbs lost. I am quickly approaching my 10% mark. But is it bad that I wish it were more? Everyone always says that losing 1-2lbs a week is healthy. And I really want to lose 1-2lbs a week! So if I had to review the past 2 months and think, what is it that I can do to make the pounds melt off? Uh, exercise dummy! Ha! I really haven't been consistent with the working out. I blame it on time and how tired I am after work. Its all excuses.
I started thinking about how I really enjoyed Curves. And I was able to lose a lot of weight on Curves. I feel like if I combine WW with Curves, I can really get to my goal size in a healthy but faster time than just WW alone. I called my local Curves to find out the cost and any specials.
Well, if I decide to do this (need to talk to the husby!) then I am in luck! In April they are waiving the sign up fee if I bring a bag of food for the local food pantry. And I can do a week free until then. I think that sounded great in itself...Then I heard some more great news...On Monday nights and Tuesday mornings, my local Curves does Zumba! If I could do Zumba, Curves, and WW that would be amazing!!!
I will let you all know my decision in the next few days, because if I am gonna do it I want to start Monday.
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
I am pretty happy about the 0.8, that makes my total so far 17.8lbs lost. I am quickly approaching my 10% mark. But is it bad that I wish it were more? Everyone always says that losing 1-2lbs a week is healthy. And I really want to lose 1-2lbs a week! So if I had to review the past 2 months and think, what is it that I can do to make the pounds melt off? Uh, exercise dummy! Ha! I really haven't been consistent with the working out. I blame it on time and how tired I am after work. Its all excuses.
I started thinking about how I really enjoyed Curves. And I was able to lose a lot of weight on Curves. I feel like if I combine WW with Curves, I can really get to my goal size in a healthy but faster time than just WW alone. I called my local Curves to find out the cost and any specials.
Well, if I decide to do this (need to talk to the husby!) then I am in luck! In April they are waiving the sign up fee if I bring a bag of food for the local food pantry. And I can do a week free until then. I think that sounded great in itself...Then I heard some more great news...On Monday nights and Tuesday mornings, my local Curves does Zumba! If I could do Zumba, Curves, and WW that would be amazing!!!
I will let you all know my decision in the next few days, because if I am gonna do it I want to start Monday.
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Monday, March 21, 2011
Day 63: These are my Confessions
No, no, no. Not the same kinda confessions that U-S-H-E-R-R-A-Y-M-O-N-D had, but rather some WW/point counting confessions. This past week has been hectic. Work nonstop, 6 days straight, thru the weekend. I have been so exhausted these past few days that I have not counted like I should have. I have a basic idea of what constitutes my points on a day to day basis when I eat my standard plan. But this week I have strayed. I have been to tired to cook and barely awake enough to eat on some days. I have eaten a lot of Panera...and some other takeout. I have tried to pick the better options...We did Taco Bell and I tried the el fresco tacos. Pretty good! and about 150 calories. We did KFC one night, and i pulled off the skin...so that is good right?
I also forgot to weigh in this morning...I could barely wake up! Thank God I am off for the next 2 days! I need to rest. I will weigh in soon. I doubt I lost...may have gained. We shall see.
I just felt the need to be honest about my non perfect week. Another thing I need to do is GROCERIES! I have run low on my healthy choices in the house.
Super tired, and ready to sleep so I am keeping this short. I vow to do better!
PS we are all human :)
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
I also forgot to weigh in this morning...I could barely wake up! Thank God I am off for the next 2 days! I need to rest. I will weigh in soon. I doubt I lost...may have gained. We shall see.
I just felt the need to be honest about my non perfect week. Another thing I need to do is GROCERIES! I have run low on my healthy choices in the house.
Super tired, and ready to sleep so I am keeping this short. I vow to do better!
PS we are all human :)
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Day 62: What a difference!
I may not have a million dollar wardrobe or a lot of cash to buy a lot of name brands or high class labels...And I am okay with that. Thanks to my mom, I have some great stretch the dollar skills (and no, I am not calling my mama cheap! I just mean she knows how to take a little and make it a lot.) I love shopping for bargains. Ross, Burlington, Online Sales...CLEARANCE sections. Those are all music to my ears.
I am mentioning all this for a reason. It goes back to something my mom told me when I was pregnant. She told me just because I was getting bigger, it didn't mean I had to dress sloppy. And I agree. I agree for more than just when I was pregnant. And for more than just my weight. I know sometimes dressing in sweats and a tshirt might feel great, (and comfortable) but it can also disguise the real you. Take a look at the pictures below. One is a picture I have posted before, (I think) but it is of my dressed cute. Not fancy, nothing designer, but just dressed right to fit my size. The other is me in sweats and my husband's old high school tshirt. Big difference. AND I MEAN BIG (ba-doon-kish!)
See how just wearing cute clothes, or rather clothes that actually fit, can make you look so much skinnier? I mean, don't get me wrong I am all for wearing sweats (but I reserve it for around the house, cleaning, and exercise).
Another side by side picture I want to show you has nothing to do with my journey to a skinnier and healthier me. but it does help me illustrate my point. Makeup. I love makeup. I know its not for everyone. And women are beautiful with it and without it. My makeup, for me, an finish off an already great look. I took a before and after this morning. I do not go heavy on makeup (at least I think I don't). But it does make me feel better and happier about my look.
Anyways, my point is that just because we are overweight or tired and feeling a bit "blah", doesn't mean we can't take a few minor steps to go from Drab to Fab!!!
Thanks for reading! Take my new poll!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
I am mentioning all this for a reason. It goes back to something my mom told me when I was pregnant. She told me just because I was getting bigger, it didn't mean I had to dress sloppy. And I agree. I agree for more than just when I was pregnant. And for more than just my weight. I know sometimes dressing in sweats and a tshirt might feel great, (and comfortable) but it can also disguise the real you. Take a look at the pictures below. One is a picture I have posted before, (I think) but it is of my dressed cute. Not fancy, nothing designer, but just dressed right to fit my size. The other is me in sweats and my husband's old high school tshirt. Big difference. AND I MEAN BIG (ba-doon-kish!)
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| I have a shape! |
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| where did my shape go? |
See how just wearing cute clothes, or rather clothes that actually fit, can make you look so much skinnier? I mean, don't get me wrong I am all for wearing sweats (but I reserve it for around the house, cleaning, and exercise).
Another side by side picture I want to show you has nothing to do with my journey to a skinnier and healthier me. but it does help me illustrate my point. Makeup. I love makeup. I know its not for everyone. And women are beautiful with it and without it. My makeup, for me, an finish off an already great look. I took a before and after this morning. I do not go heavy on makeup (at least I think I don't). But it does make me feel better and happier about my look.
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| tired to fab! |
Thanks for reading! Take my new poll!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Day 59: T-Shirt Time
If you have been following my blog from the beginning, you might remember my story about work giving long sleeve shirts out for the iPhone Launch. If you don't know what I am talking about and want to catch up you can click here to read it. Well, long story short, I requested an XL shirt and was fearful it wouldn't fit.
Fast forward to yesterday...We found out we were being issued shirts for today's launch of the Thunderbolt. This time they were black (wahoo for black, it really is slimming and forgiving!) Well, I must have slipped and bumped my head because when we were asking for our sizes I said "Large". I didn't purposely ask for a smaller size than last time (5 weeks ago), but for some reason that is the word my mouth formed and voice said. It was only later, at home, that I started thinking about how that was the wrong size. I almost freaked out. I had no other option, and it was mandatory uniform.
Fast forward again to this morning....after my shower it was the moment of truth. I pulled the shirt over my head, my arms went through the sleeves, and I proceeded to pull the body of the shirt down. To my amazement, it fit! And not that snuggy fit either. Like, it really really fit. NO MORE XL IN T SHIRTS. I CAN WEAR THE LARGE SIZE!
I am pretty ecstatic about it! My weight loss isn't coming off nearly as fast as I am use to when I embark on diets. And sometimes the number on the scale can be a mind game, but I am pleased that although I am roughly 17lbs down, I can officially say my t-shirt size has gone down! Yay!
Hope everyone is having a Happy St Patricks Day!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Fast forward to yesterday...We found out we were being issued shirts for today's launch of the Thunderbolt. This time they were black (wahoo for black, it really is slimming and forgiving!) Well, I must have slipped and bumped my head because when we were asking for our sizes I said "Large". I didn't purposely ask for a smaller size than last time (5 weeks ago), but for some reason that is the word my mouth formed and voice said. It was only later, at home, that I started thinking about how that was the wrong size. I almost freaked out. I had no other option, and it was mandatory uniform.
Fast forward again to this morning....after my shower it was the moment of truth. I pulled the shirt over my head, my arms went through the sleeves, and I proceeded to pull the body of the shirt down. To my amazement, it fit! And not that snuggy fit either. Like, it really really fit. NO MORE XL IN T SHIRTS. I CAN WEAR THE LARGE SIZE!
I am pretty ecstatic about it! My weight loss isn't coming off nearly as fast as I am use to when I embark on diets. And sometimes the number on the scale can be a mind game, but I am pleased that although I am roughly 17lbs down, I can officially say my t-shirt size has gone down! Yay!
Hope everyone is having a Happy St Patricks Day!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Monday, March 14, 2011
Day 56: What do you do to pass time?
One of my biggest enemies is boredom. When I am sitting around doing nothing, I tend to get the urge to eat. It used to happen daily at my former job. I snacked all day long. Hence why I never had much success keeping weight off or losing weight. My current job keeps me busy, and I never snack. I only eat at my meal time. Its wonderful. Then on my days off, like today, its hard to not graze (for lack of a better term). My husband is at work during the day and Bella is at daycare...so I get bored. Even doing chores around the house I am bored. So I found myself snack today. Not on anything bad, because, well because we haven't bought any bad junk food in a long time!
My question to my readers tonight is this: what do you do to pass time (besides eat)?! Working out is a great option, but I am not exercising all day long....
Let me know!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
My question to my readers tonight is this: what do you do to pass time (besides eat)?! Working out is a great option, but I am not exercising all day long....
Let me know!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Day 55: Pretty excited!
I weighed in this morning and I am down another 0.6lbs. That makes my total over the last 7 weeks to be 15.2lbs. That is great! And while 0.6lbs a week is great, I would love it to be 1-2lbs a week. I know what I need to do....all together now...EXERCISE. I think I am going to try to add a tracker on this blog. That way I can feel more accountable. Because I will be honest. And I won't want to let you all down. I talked to the husby and he is cool with him and Bella hiding out in the room while I do my On Demand exercises. Yay! Also, since it is warming up we may start walking together when we can. I want to do a combo of walking and zumba. Maybe walking daily and Zumba 3 times a week. That should be doable.
Oh and why I am excited: Today a lady at work (one of the managers), was coming to me for weight loss advice. She is about 5'7" and weights about 180. She isn't big at all, she just has tummy weight that she wants to lose. I was giving her ideas and options. It felt great that someone smaller in size than me would come to me for advice. And I was happy to help!
I am off for the next 2 days and I plan on do some great exercise and finally putting my blog that I have been brainstorming about on paper...uh virtual paper....
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Oh and why I am excited: Today a lady at work (one of the managers), was coming to me for weight loss advice. She is about 5'7" and weights about 180. She isn't big at all, she just has tummy weight that she wants to lose. I was giving her ideas and options. It felt great that someone smaller in size than me would come to me for advice. And I was happy to help!
I am off for the next 2 days and I plan on do some great exercise and finally putting my blog that I have been brainstorming about on paper...uh virtual paper....
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Friday, March 11, 2011
Day 53: Cheat day?!?!
During work today, I got called JLo. It made me laugh. I felt like I was 17 again walking the halls of Hillcrest. (Psst psst hey hey you, JLo, psst). And a female coworker complimented my style today. She told me that I always look so cute. That statement is going to be part of my Saturday or Sunday night blog.
Tonight, the husband and I went to a church banquet. (they had childcare wahoo!) The food was catered by Outback. I guess you can call this a cheat meal, since I really didn't count points. I ate salad, mixed veggies, a roll, a small scoop of mashed potatoes, and a few strips of chicken and steak. It was all portioned nicely (in other words, not huge restaurant size servings). It was delicious!!! Oh and I had a slice of carrot cake. We had a great time, food was great, and all in all I am happy (and not guilty) I think it is perfectly fine to have days/moments like this. I didn't over indulge, but it was a slight splurge. But luckily on WW, with the extra weekly points it is okay!
Well, I have to work all weekend, so I am heading to bed now. Have a great night!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Tonight, the husband and I went to a church banquet. (they had childcare wahoo!) The food was catered by Outback. I guess you can call this a cheat meal, since I really didn't count points. I ate salad, mixed veggies, a roll, a small scoop of mashed potatoes, and a few strips of chicken and steak. It was all portioned nicely (in other words, not huge restaurant size servings). It was delicious!!! Oh and I had a slice of carrot cake. We had a great time, food was great, and all in all I am happy (and not guilty) I think it is perfectly fine to have days/moments like this. I didn't over indulge, but it was a slight splurge. But luckily on WW, with the extra weekly points it is okay!
Well, I have to work all weekend, so I am heading to bed now. Have a great night!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Day 52: Sleepy.
No real blog tonight. It has been a long rainy day and I am exhausted. Tomorrow we are going to a church event (our 1st one! yay!) Hope we meet some nice people. Anyway I have a great topic for a blog, but I think it will be this weekend before I can get to it. Hope everyone is having a great week.
Here are a few questions for my readers:
Do you run?
If yes, do you run inside or outdoors?
What's your favorite meal of the day and why?
How do you reward yourself when you achieve a weight loss goal?
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Here are a few questions for my readers:
Do you run?
If yes, do you run inside or outdoors?
What's your favorite meal of the day and why?
How do you reward yourself when you achieve a weight loss goal?
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Day 51: The Evolution of Me.
Many times I look back and wonder, "where did this weight come from?" I mean, I know I just didn't wake up this size. So today I took a stroll through memory lane. I know I said I didn't want to live in the past, and I won't. But I think it will be interesting to see a time line of then to now and then from now to the new me. So this part will be skinny me to not skinny me. Then I will take pictures as I drop sizes, going from unhealthy me to healthy me.
First off is Age 14. I was most likely a size 5 in this picture:
Next picture, I am 15...and I remember thinking my stomach was sticking out in this picture and it was just the pose:
Next up is me age 15, well more like 15 1/2. I am in my 2nd beauty pageant and wearing a pretty body hugging dress. I felt sexy, I was a size 6. (Wearing my cousin "S" dress):
This next picture is from my junior year of high school, I am just shy of being 16 I think I was officially in a size 6, but my waist was small so this dress is a 4 (since the waist is cinched and the skirt flowy):
This next picture is one, that looking back I could have smacked myself for. My mom took this pic of me because I wanted to see how I looked in my two piece. When we got the roll of film developed I was devastated. All I saw was fat, fat, and more fat. If you asked my mom, she would tell you how much I cried. Silly right? But of course this is after the boyfriend that told me I should "tone up". (from one of my first blog postings)
Next I am jumping to about age 18 (closer to 19 I think). I had gained my freshman 15ish...(20?)
Later that year, in the summer (age 19) I went on a beach trip with my church. I was clearly uncomfortable in my new size and I think my face shows it. I am probably a size 10 inching into a 12. I remember hating shopping for the swim suits because I was used to fitting into smalls and mediums, not larges. Looking back, of course I don't think I look terrible, but I just see lack of confidence in my body.
Jump ahead to about age 21. I was married to my 1st husband and more confident in my body. I was in a 10/12 but I knew how to dress my body better and felt sexy and happy with my appearance. I would love to look this good again
The last picutre I am adding is me at about age 22. I am in between a size 12 and 14. I was going through my divorce at this time. Even though I have a little more belly here, its not terrible. I wish I had begun to control my weight gain at this point It would have been easier to start here:
Currently I am in an 18. The biggest I have ever been was a 22 (right after giving birth to my daughter). I have gone up and down between 16 & 18 for some time now. Even after losing almost 40lbs with Jenny Craig I was barely out of a 16. I think its because I tend to gain weight evenly for the most part so losing it comes off the same way. Instead of losing a bunch in my stomach and going down in sizes quickly, its an even melt. Which I guess is good in the long run. Well hope this time line of pictures helps you see the evolution of me. I can't wait to post pics going in the opposite direction!
Have a great night!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
First off is Age 14. I was most likely a size 5 in this picture:
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| Skinny arms, boney neck, little waist |
Next picture, I am 15...and I remember thinking my stomach was sticking out in this picture and it was just the pose:
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| skinny arms and legs, head cut off |
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| Hour glass shape! |
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| For the sake of anonymity I changed my dates face... |
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| FLAT TUMMY |
Next I am jumping to about age 18 (closer to 19 I think). I had gained my freshman 15ish...(20?)
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| still not big (except the booty) |
Later that year, in the summer (age 19) I went on a beach trip with my church. I was clearly uncomfortable in my new size and I think my face shows it. I am probably a size 10 inching into a 12. I remember hating shopping for the swim suits because I was used to fitting into smalls and mediums, not larges. Looking back, of course I don't think I look terrible, but I just see lack of confidence in my body.
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| desperately sucking in my stomach. |
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Currently I am in an 18. The biggest I have ever been was a 22 (right after giving birth to my daughter). I have gone up and down between 16 & 18 for some time now. Even after losing almost 40lbs with Jenny Craig I was barely out of a 16. I think its because I tend to gain weight evenly for the most part so losing it comes off the same way. Instead of losing a bunch in my stomach and going down in sizes quickly, its an even melt. Which I guess is good in the long run. Well hope this time line of pictures helps you see the evolution of me. I can't wait to post pics going in the opposite direction!
Have a great night!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Day 50: Real Women Have Curves
This is an early morning post, mostly because I have a topic on the brain but also because I have to close tonight and may be too tired to post tonight. So, like my title post says :real women have curves. Now let me post a disclaimer---I am not saying that women who weigh less than 100lbs and and are less than a size 6 have no curves and are not real women. I mean, that more often than not, the average woman is size 6 or greater.
On my blog for the past week I have had a poll up. The poll asked what size you were. There were 22 votes and here are the results:
The results? Most of the women who participated are in the size 12-14 range. Not 2-4, but 12-14. I know it is only a tiny sampling of women across the world, but I think its pretty realistic.
I personally want to be somewhere in the 10-14 size range, more on the 10/12 side of things. I still have some sizes to drop, but I never want to get to a size 6 or lower. I haven't been a size 6 since I was about 15 years old. Puberty had hit, but just barely---my curves had just started to make an appearance. I would say the perfect size for my body is again, a size 10. At a size 10, I had a booty, a relatively flat stomach, and a C/D cup. That is what I want again---some meat on my bones in all the right places. If you are currently making an effort to lose weight and get in shape, I ask you this: what is your ideal size and why?
Good Morning to all my followers! Have a Blessed Tuesday!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
On my blog for the past week I have had a poll up. The poll asked what size you were. There were 22 votes and here are the results:
I personally want to be somewhere in the 10-14 size range, more on the 10/12 side of things. I still have some sizes to drop, but I never want to get to a size 6 or lower. I haven't been a size 6 since I was about 15 years old. Puberty had hit, but just barely---my curves had just started to make an appearance. I would say the perfect size for my body is again, a size 10. At a size 10, I had a booty, a relatively flat stomach, and a C/D cup. That is what I want again---some meat on my bones in all the right places. If you are currently making an effort to lose weight and get in shape, I ask you this: what is your ideal size and why?
Good Morning to all my followers! Have a Blessed Tuesday!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Monday, March 7, 2011
Day 49: Keeping the motivation going
I'm not going to lie, compliments feel awesome. When people notice a change, and comment on it--it feels great. When strangers (customers) tell me I have a pretty smile, it makes my day. When people I know tell me I am beautiful regardless of my size, it is wonderful!
But at the same time, its dangerous...Why, you might ask? Okay, well since I am vowing to be honest in this blog I will tell ya the truth. The compliments make it real easy to become complacent. I know its a great thing that I have lost 15lbs, but I have to remind myself that 15lbs is not my goal. I still want to lose at least another 50. AT LEAST. But honestly, it can be hard to continue and be motivated when I start to feel good about my looks. I just have to keep reminding myself that I am not at the end of my journey. I have so many goals that I want to meet. And I am determined to meet them soon. I hope to come home for Easter (home to SC) which is in roughly 7 weeks. I would love to lose another 15-20lbs before then. ( I know that is a big goal, but I gotta reach high). And I hope that sometime this year the HHS c/o 2001 will have a 10 yr reunion and I would love to be smaller for that (plus my husband's reunion is in the fall).
So I have to stay focused and motivated. This weekend I wasn't the best WW participant that I could have been. But I am not going to beat myself up. I did great today and resisted the urge to pick up Mexican for dinner on the way home. My baked chicken, sweet potatoes, and stir fry veggies tasted much better!
I am not saying that I hope I don't hear the compliments anymore, I just need to retrain my brain to think "see how good you are doing, well keep it up" and not "I'm doing great so I can cheat some". I am thankful for all the compliments and comments. I am humbled by the fact that so many of you are telling me what an inspiration I am being. And I want to let you all know how much those words of encouragement mean to me! You INSPIRE me! Thank you!
PS: to my cousin "S"....BBB!!!!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
But at the same time, its dangerous...Why, you might ask? Okay, well since I am vowing to be honest in this blog I will tell ya the truth. The compliments make it real easy to become complacent. I know its a great thing that I have lost 15lbs, but I have to remind myself that 15lbs is not my goal. I still want to lose at least another 50. AT LEAST. But honestly, it can be hard to continue and be motivated when I start to feel good about my looks. I just have to keep reminding myself that I am not at the end of my journey. I have so many goals that I want to meet. And I am determined to meet them soon. I hope to come home for Easter (home to SC) which is in roughly 7 weeks. I would love to lose another 15-20lbs before then. ( I know that is a big goal, but I gotta reach high). And I hope that sometime this year the HHS c/o 2001 will have a 10 yr reunion and I would love to be smaller for that (plus my husband's reunion is in the fall).
So I have to stay focused and motivated. This weekend I wasn't the best WW participant that I could have been. But I am not going to beat myself up. I did great today and resisted the urge to pick up Mexican for dinner on the way home. My baked chicken, sweet potatoes, and stir fry veggies tasted much better!
I am not saying that I hope I don't hear the compliments anymore, I just need to retrain my brain to think "see how good you are doing, well keep it up" and not "I'm doing great so I can cheat some". I am thankful for all the compliments and comments. I am humbled by the fact that so many of you are telling me what an inspiration I am being. And I want to let you all know how much those words of encouragement mean to me! You INSPIRE me! Thank you!
PS: to my cousin "S"....BBB!!!!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Day 48: That's what she said!
Ever been around the kind of people that seem to only have one purpose in life? To bring you down? Yeah, me too. I hope I am never this type of person, and I do try to live by that old saying "if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all". But apparently not everyone thinks that way.
Let me explain. The other day at work, a coworker made a comment about my SmartOnes. She picked up the box and said, "Do you eat these because you think they are healthy or because you like them?" I told her I like them and that I was on WW and it was easy to count the points. She continued to say how awful frozen meals were for people due to the sodium in them. I really didn't know how to take it. I don't know her very well and I just didn't have the words to say. I couldn't believe she would actually say that to me while I was eating it. But, that's what she said!
Part of me wanted to explain to her about the kind of eating I was doing before I started WW, and asked her if she knew the sodium content in that! I also wanted to make up for the fact that I ate frozen lunches, and tell her I ate a real breakfast and dinner. That SmartOnes were mere convenience for work. I wanted to tell her how mean and rude it is to tell someone that the effort they are making to live better and eat better is awful for them. I wanted to put my 15lb weight loss in her face and say I did it with the help of frozen meals. But I didn't. I don't owe her anything. But I will tell you that words of discouragement make this even harder. I'm not down and out, just down.
So I am going to focus on the good things. The noticeables. You know, the things I have noticed that have changed or improved since I started WW. One is of course my weightloss. Other things include:
I am not going to let what an uninformed coworker says affect me. Instead I will focus on the noticeables!
Goodnight all!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Let me explain. The other day at work, a coworker made a comment about my SmartOnes. She picked up the box and said, "Do you eat these because you think they are healthy or because you like them?" I told her I like them and that I was on WW and it was easy to count the points. She continued to say how awful frozen meals were for people due to the sodium in them. I really didn't know how to take it. I don't know her very well and I just didn't have the words to say. I couldn't believe she would actually say that to me while I was eating it. But, that's what she said!
Part of me wanted to explain to her about the kind of eating I was doing before I started WW, and asked her if she knew the sodium content in that! I also wanted to make up for the fact that I ate frozen lunches, and tell her I ate a real breakfast and dinner. That SmartOnes were mere convenience for work. I wanted to tell her how mean and rude it is to tell someone that the effort they are making to live better and eat better is awful for them. I wanted to put my 15lb weight loss in her face and say I did it with the help of frozen meals. But I didn't. I don't owe her anything. But I will tell you that words of discouragement make this even harder. I'm not down and out, just down.
So I am going to focus on the good things. The noticeables. You know, the things I have noticed that have changed or improved since I started WW. One is of course my weightloss. Other things include:
- clothes fitting better
- skin being clearer than ever
- hair looking and acting healthier and fuller
- stomach not sticking out as much
- better moods
- one of my chins is gone
I am not going to let what an uninformed coworker says affect me. Instead I will focus on the noticeables!
Goodnight all!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Day 47: Temptation at its finest!
Yesterday, all across the back room and break rooms at work there was a common theme. FRIED CHICKEN. When I get to work I see tons of coworkers demolishing chicken. I figured everyone who worked the open shift just decided to order a bunch of food for lunch.... No big deal.
Then around 5pm when I went to take my break, I walked in the break room and this is what I saw:
Apparently the company bought a bunch of Popeyes Chicken for everyone. So chicken was fair game. Along with mashed potatoes, gravy, mac and cheese, biscuits, and gallons of sweet tea. And I am not gonna lie. I was tempted. Extremely. All I wanted was a wing. One juicy fried chicken wing. That's it... And I actually opened a box to look inside. (Bad I know!) But thankfully, one of the security guards (a different one from last time) encouraged me to stay strong. And just having him say something was all I needed. I resisted. I had to walk away in order to stay strong.
I came back later and warmed up my SmartOnes. This time I had the lasagna. After it was heated I placed it on a paper plate so I could feel like it was more home cooked rather than nuked. So as I am eating, coworkers start popping their heads in the break room. "Mmmm, that smells so good!" and "Wow I can smell that down the hallway, it smells great" etc etc. I actually felt a moment of pride --not because it was food I cooked--but because people were envious of my little meal when they had access to tons of deep fried goodness. Haha.
So I am pretty happy that I decided to resist the Popeyes! Also, I am proud to put this next picture up. Only because for the past few years I make it a point to pose a certain way in my pictures. That way would be facing forward with my arms up and around someone or on my hips to appear as thin as possible. Yesterday I was able to pose slightly turned, and I am happy with it. That might seem silly, but its small victories that help me go forward.
I hope everyone is having a great weekend!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Then around 5pm when I went to take my break, I walked in the break room and this is what I saw:
Apparently the company bought a bunch of Popeyes Chicken for everyone. So chicken was fair game. Along with mashed potatoes, gravy, mac and cheese, biscuits, and gallons of sweet tea. And I am not gonna lie. I was tempted. Extremely. All I wanted was a wing. One juicy fried chicken wing. That's it... And I actually opened a box to look inside. (Bad I know!) But thankfully, one of the security guards (a different one from last time) encouraged me to stay strong. And just having him say something was all I needed. I resisted. I had to walk away in order to stay strong.
I came back later and warmed up my SmartOnes. This time I had the lasagna. After it was heated I placed it on a paper plate so I could feel like it was more home cooked rather than nuked. So as I am eating, coworkers start popping their heads in the break room. "Mmmm, that smells so good!" and "Wow I can smell that down the hallway, it smells great" etc etc. I actually felt a moment of pride --not because it was food I cooked--but because people were envious of my little meal when they had access to tons of deep fried goodness. Haha.
So I am pretty happy that I decided to resist the Popeyes! Also, I am proud to put this next picture up. Only because for the past few years I make it a point to pose a certain way in my pictures. That way would be facing forward with my arms up and around someone or on my hips to appear as thin as possible. Yesterday I was able to pose slightly turned, and I am happy with it. That might seem silly, but its small victories that help me go forward.
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Day 45: J Lo
In high school, guys used to call me J Lo. Pretty Puerto Rican with a booty? I will take it! One day, I hope to get that comparison again. Some people may not like her, but I think she is amazing. I would love to be the same size/shape as her...but honestly, I would be happy being her when she was a fly girl or on Selena!
My post is short and full of nonsense...but I spent my night watching American Idol (can you tell?).
Now I am heading to bed!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
PS--my husband keeps telling me how hot I am. Yay for confidence and weight loss!
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
My post is short and full of nonsense...but I spent my night watching American Idol (can you tell?).
Now I am heading to bed!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
PS--my husband keeps telling me how hot I am. Yay for confidence and weight loss!
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Day 44: Only me.
I watched last night's Biggest Loser this morning as I got ready for work. (of course I cried, do I even need to say it?) Well, one of the contestants said something that really struck a chord with me. What everything boils down to in my journey to lose weight and become healthier, is me. That's right. Me. If I want to lose weight, only I can make myself do it. No one else is going to force me to work out or eat right. No one else is with me 24/7. It is my choice. My decision.
When I started thinking about this today, I also realized something really important. I think for the longest time I played the blame game. I was a victim in my mind and I felt I had every right to be. What's funny is that I used to never be that way. I always prided myself in the fact that I never let my circumstances affect other parts of my life (like school, church, etc). I told myself I wouldn't let the fact that I grew up in a household that had very little money (among other things), affect who I became. I didn't let myself drink before I was 21. I got straight As in high school. I went to a great college. I never did drugs. I was a virgin on my wedding night. (Sorry if that is TMI). But I prided myself in the fact that I rose above certain situations.
But somewhere along the way, I lost my way. As I gained weight I started to blame it on many things:
- growing up poor made me want to go out to eat all the time because I used to not be able to.
- my parents got divorced while I was a freshman in college
- the freshman 15
- my fiance (at the time) joined the Air Force and food comforted me
- my marriage was falling apart
- I was 22 and divorced
- I got pregnant
- I was a single mom
- I was happy and in love
- my birth control was putting on the pounds
- and I could go on and on...
I think I started to use these excuses as a disguise. I felt like if I had a reason to why I weighed so much, then people would understand. They would know that the person they saw on the outside wasn't who I was on the inside. I could recite these reasons flawlessly and anytime I did, I felt better even only for a moment.
Now I realize that during all those things, nobody forced me to eat (and not exercise). I could have found a different outlet for my emotions. I had total control, yet I never grasped it. Well, no more. I am realizing more and more each day that its Only Me. Only I can get up in the morning and chose what I do. No one else is driving me to Dunkin Donuts or Chick-fil-a. I am. No one else is snacking when I am not hungry. Or making excuses to why I can't exercise. Only Me! And only I can chose to break bad habits and form new ones. Like eating right, and blogging. And putting my emotions into a separate outlet, one that doesn't include calories!
Thanks for listening!
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
Day 43: I love dresses!
Today I went to Ross. (Did your heart skip a beat like mine did?) Ha! Ross is an awesome store! They are having a big dress sale and all the dresses from last season were pretty much on clearance. (There goes my heart skipping again!). I looked at a few on the regular racks but I found myself drawn to the sale rack. I am so glad I did!!! I found 2 dresses...1 was $1.99. I just knew there had to be something wrong with it---but there wasn't! So I figured that meant it would be too tight (even though it was my size), but I put it in my cart anyway. Then as I searched some more my eyes caught glimpse of $0.99. I was sure it was a mistake. I pulled it out and it was a size 14W. Which is NOT my size. But upon further examination I thought "Hey, it could fit...and if it doesn't, then it will soon!" I mean, $0.99!! I can't pass that up!
I was beyond excited but not wanting to get my hopes up, I scurried over to the dressing rooms. I put on the 1st dress. The $1.99 one. I was thrilled! Here is my $1.99 dress:
I am pretty pleased :) It is a teeny tiny bit snug, but by the time the weather warms up its going to fit great!!! The MFR on the dress above is $89.00!!! What a deal! So then I put on the $0.99 dress on. I doubted my luck would run twice. Especially since it was a 14. But again, I was taken a back. IT FIT!!! NICELY!!!
This one came out a bit fuzzy...and some how I hit B&W when I took it... But a great dress! The MFR was for $49.00, another great deal! While I was there I did try on a 3rd dress (it wasn't on sale though). I took a picture and I love love love it, but I just don't have anywhere to where it...(seems too sexy for church or work):
So I put it back, but it still felt great and I thought I looked pretty sexy and curvy in it. (Ignore my face puhlease!)
All in all, a great day! I love that I am feeling better about my size.
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
I was beyond excited but not wanting to get my hopes up, I scurried over to the dressing rooms. I put on the 1st dress. The $1.99 one. I was thrilled! Here is my $1.99 dress:
All in all, a great day! I love that I am feeling better about my size.
-with much hope and a lot of prayer
Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*
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