Dec 16, 2009

Life after Jenny

Since Wednesday was always my come-clean day with you guys while I was on Jenny Craig, I thought I'd give you an update on how it's been going since I Left The Fold several weeks ago. How about a list? I LOVE LISTS.

1. I gained four pounds over Thanksgiving. I BLAME DEBBIE AND HER SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE. Also, all the other yellow and white foods that I couldn't keep my hands off of.

2. Four pounds is a VICTORY for me. That's probably the least I've gained over Thanksgiving in a decade. Have you met me? I love food that is bad for me.

3. In the weeks since Thanksgiving, I've re-dropped three of the four pounds. So instead of having lost 25 total since July, I've lost 24. I'm OK with that.

4. My head is having a lot of trouble convincing my mouth to eat all the Jenny food I stored up like a squirrel in my deep freezer. I have good intentions, but cheap Mexican food keeps winning.

5. We went out to eat with my parents three times while they were here last weekend. Therefore, I expected to have gained weight this week ... but I didn't. My rule is to eat only half of what's on my plate when I eat out, and I guess it worked. BUT DA*N IF I DIDN'T WANT THE OTHER HALF OF THAT CHEESEBURGER ON SUNDAY.

So, you know, I'm still working at it, albeit not in as hardcore a fashion as I was a month ago. The expense wasn't practical, and mentally I was having a tough time. Four months of nothing but boxed meals will really get to you, even if you're losing weight.

Still, 24 pounds is pretty good. Go, me!

6 comments:

Sewconsult said...

Congratulations! I too have been working on a goal... 30 lbs by Jan 1. I have been doing it on my own & mostly by portion control. I have lost 21 lbs since Sept 15, but have lots more to lose than you do. I am wanting to lose at least another 60 lbs. I doubt that I will make it to the Jan 1 goal, but considering I have done this well, I am not defeated. As someone who could be your mother, it only gets harder to get rid of the weight, the older you are! Celebrate...but without too much on your plate!

Melanie (Big Jake) said...

I told you at Thanksgiving and will say it again. You look great! And I agree... Debbie's sweet potato casserole is the DEVIL! (But soooo good.)

RLR said...

Go, you! I wish I had your determination!

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Katherine @ Grass Stains said...

Sew, congratulations! 21 pounds is QUITE an accomplishment! Thanks for the encouragement ...

Melanie, thank you for the compliment! I am still trying to lose some more, but I am always encouraged by people telling me that they can see a difference so far.

RLR, it's hard for ME to believe that I've been able to do it so far. I've had a few missteps, but I'm still working on it!

Rachel said...

Wow! You're doing really well. Sounds like you and your willpower are really kicking butt!

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