First off, I’m quite sorry I failed to do an American Idol recap last night.  I started it and I realized I wasn’t in the mood to be “funny” or critical, plus yesterday’s post was very emotional and important to me, so I wanted to give it the credit it deserved.  But I did watch Idol and these are my basic thoughts:

The new judging format is ridiculous, especially when we can solve the time problem by putting a piece of duct tape over Paula’s mouth.  My favorite performance was Kris Allen’s and as much as I love Allison, I thought she sounded off, but the judges disagreed with me, which is good because  I love her.  Also?  I missed my mid-Idol nap since Scott was voted off.   Finally?  Randy’s mouth should have been taped shut, too.

Bottom three – Lil.  Lil.  & Lil.

Who’s going home?  um, Lil?  (which would break Ariel’s heart because she LOVES Lil, but sometimes we can’t protect our children from everything.  Even bad music.  And bad hair extensions.)

On to my stupid scale.  She’s such a bitch.  I had a really good week, I mean, a REALLY GOOD WEEK.  On Easter I showed self control, I still had plenty of chocolate and Jelly Beans but I also cut back on the ham and other yumminess that was in front of me that day.

On Tuesday, I weighed myself and saw a new low and I laid down on the floor and gently caressed my scale while telling her what a good friend she was.  Well, apparently she woke up on the wrong side of the bathroom floor today because she increased my weight.  On weigh-in day.

Since last Wednesday, I lost 1.2 pounds.

First weight – 181.4

Today’s weight – 175.

Total loss: 6.4 pounds.    Man, why is this going SO SLOW?   I’m still motivated and I’m still shredding EVERY SINGLE DAY.  (am now on Level Two and I survive it…I even LIKE it), but I’m frustrated because I feel like I am giving so much and giving UP on so much (hello?  No chocolate since Easter, even though it’s sitting right next to me, taunting me!) and I think I should be seeing a bigger loss on the scale.

Now, you know me, I’m not one to complain and be a jerk for an entire post, so I’m going to try to post some positive things about this journey.

1.  I’m so proud of myself for continuing to shred every single day.  Today will mark day 15 of shredding, without breaks.  I’m having a hard time right now because my legs and my knees hurt so bad and I know it’s because I need new shoes.  So, I just need to go out and get some.  But I’m so lazy.  Speaking of lazy, I really, really need to do some laundry.

2.  I am loving the way my arms are looking and the strength in my legs.  And I do feel a difference in my belly.  (I’ve lost inches!)

3.  My 6 year old saw me in just my workout pants and my sports bra yesterday and she called me “thin.”  This is a big deal considering she told me just the opposite a few weeks ago.  (I believe she looked at me and said “Mom, why are some people fat?”  good times.)

4.  I’m sleeping ridiculously well.  Maybe even too much.

5.  I’ll continue to be motivated because in less than three weeks I am taking a trip, a very exciting trip which includes palm trees and mouse ears.  While I’m doing  hundreds of crunches, I picture myself in this bathing suit and I crunch extra, extra, extra hard.

I honestly can’t tell you what a difference it has made making this commitment to shred so publicly.  I feel like if I skip a day, I’d be letting you down, so everyday, no matter how much I don’t want to do it, I always do it, all because of you.

I know so many of you have started shredding, I’d love to hear how it’s going for you, so tell me about it, and feel free to make the same commitment to me that I made to you.    I’ll hold you accountable, if you don’t shred, I’ll come over and beat you up.  With my big arms muscles.

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