madaboutmoose's Journal, 18 December 2009

Good Friday Morning ... exactly one week before Christmas Day. I am home today ... hubby's orders!!! He also told me NOT to do any housework today. I am to "take a nap", "play a game", "goof off on the computer" and snuggle with our dog. So I many fool around in the kitchen some, and I will exercise on my elliptical but I am going to be a good wife and listen to my hubby!! LOL!!!

I weighed 178 lbs even this morning. I have flirted with the 170's on and off since July or August I believe. Only 3 lbs from 175 which is has been my goal in my own mind for as long as I can remember. I also don't ever remember weighing 175. What is even more exciting is that my goal for this holiday season was to weigh no more than 185 (the top of my range) on January 1st. I am hopeful now about that objective. We have tamales every year for Christmas Eve dinner and I roast a Prime Rib for Christmas Dinner. For the first time since my hubby and I were dating we are going out on New Year's. So three out of the ordinary social events that involve extra caloric intake. Maybe I really can trim off a few more pounds ...

Someone asked me which Pilates DVD I was using. I'm so sorry I can't remember who it was. Poet I think it was you but then again I may have brain damage!!! Anyway, for anyone who might want to know it is Elements - Pilates Weight loss for beginners. I have a book too by the same woman but for now it is easier for me to use the DVD. Someone here on fatsecret recommended it to me.

BIG SMILES!!! My hubby told me last night that I looked really, really good!!! I found a pair of really nice black jeans at Ross yesterday and put them on to show him. He just went on and on about how great I looked. He has been such a wonderful support to me. NEVER making "fat" comments to me ... NEVER suggesting that I lose weight ... NEVER making me feel anything but desirable to him. Which is probably why it just tickles me so much!! I had one of those, catch your reflection in the mirror, plate glass window, etc and wonder who the heck that was days yesterday too ... I think I might have lost some weight!!

BIG HUGS and a heartfelt THANK YOU to all my buddies who encouraged me over the past couple of days. You make me smile, laugh, and remind me to keep my feet solidly on the ground.

My five for today ...

1. a relaxed day at home alone with my dog
2. having my hair trimmed and washed by someone else!
3. friends who can make you laugh out loud
4. 11 months of fatsecret as of TODAY
5. watching the flames on the logs burning in our woodstove

Have a fabulous Friday. Those of you with shopping to do ... be safe and may you find those special somethings for each person on your list! December 21st is just around the corner ... for those of us who live NORTH ... we are looking forward to longer days and more light!! Take care my friends!! Looking forward to reading your journals today!!

178.0 lb Lost so far: 81.2 lb.    Still to go: 0 lb.    Diet followed 100%.

Diet Calendar Entries for 18 December 2009:
1236 kcal Fat: 26.81g | Prot: 62.49g | Carb: 182.53g.   Breakfast: medifast cocoa, water, Fiber One. Lunch: Healthy Choice Chicken Noodle Soup. Dinner: Eating Right Orange Glazed Chicken. Snacks/Other: Date Nut Bread, Eating Right Potato Crisps. more...
3150 kcal Activities & Exercise: Standing - 2 hours, Sitting - 8 hours and 14 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 4 hours and 46 minutes, Precor Elliptical - 1 hour. more...
losing 12.6 lb a week

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Oh enjoy your day off. I wish I could leave my house alone! Congrats to your 11 months here. I love having you as my buddy. I use the Windsor Pilates, and enjoy it very much. It is great when a workout can make you simply feel stronger.  
18 Dec 09 by member: Deana Garcia
Thanks moose. Is it time to re-adjust your goal down 5? Great job my friend, why stop now? :-) 
18 Dec 09 by member: information
I love your journal today - you kick ass lady!!! LOL Your doing such a great job, and your so focused even though you have so much going on in your life - your such an inspiration. Your husband sounds really great, lucky girl to have such a wonderful relationship. So what are you doing for NYE - Alone date or a group thing? Whatever you do, have a great time!!!! Luv ya!!!! 
18 Dec 09 by member: MomofTwoGirls
Info, my dear friend, yes I shall adjust that goal down but not quite yet!!! That shall be a task for the New Year ... I'm focused right now on getting through these holiday temptations ... and I think I shall enjoy bouncing BELOW that blue line for a bit!!! Deana - thank you so much ... fellow former central-coast girl ... I too love having you as my buddy!!! MOTG - I am blessed with not a perfect relationship but a treasure one ... sure hope I can hang onto him for another 20 years or so!!! We will be going to a private party ... including dinner and dancing and then spending the night at a nearby hotel!! Still not sure what I will wear!! I can't believe anyone would see "ME" as an inspiration ... but thank you ... you ALL keep me on track!! 
18 Dec 09 by member: madaboutmoose
Glad you took your husband advice and stayed home to relax. Have fun just doing nothing. Sounds like a great day to me. We all need days like that and especially after high stress days. I'm sure you look so hot in those jeans and how nice of your hubby to notice and be so supportive. Always treasure that! Enjoy your day! 
18 Dec 09 by member: chattycathy1955
wow, you're doing an excellent job, I'm sure you'll go through the holidays without being out of your range! I wish you a very relaxig day, enjoy the haircut time, it feels so good to have somebody wash your hair! 
18 Dec 09 by member: jessyline
I love your attitude in this journal. and huba huba on them black pants, your hub surely does enjoy your long legs in pants huh!? That is so sweet of him, especially to express those feelings to you and raise your moods. BTW, You are doing so great with your weight during the holidays, and you are only 3 pounds away from the true goal. I have a theory, when we fluct up its not a true gain so its easy to get back down to our lowest weight. You just have to push to go lower, ofcourse when you are ready. You are at the lowest of your range, I just know we will be fine for the real celebrations! ugh. May I certainly find that special gift for everyone on my list... I need all the wishes I can get for that. lol  
18 Dec 09 by member: cindyshine
Okay, I am a believer. I read your thankful points and I think you've mentioned in the past that your husband is wonderful more than once... I believe you now! What a wonderful man. I was pretty sure everyone who said they had a great man, just said that. But, nope, your's is one of a kind. Great, Great, GREAT job on your 11 months with Fatsecret. You really have done it. Fantastic work. Fantastic journal.  
18 Dec 09 by member: Ashface444
Such a strange sensation for me ... to actually FEEL attractive!!! Wish I had figured this out earlier in life!! LOL!!! Oh ... and my husband isn't "perfect" ... and he drives me absolutely insane sometimes!!! But, he is steady, he is loyal, he truly loves ME and accepts me, and we both know that we are each others' truest, deepest friend. I feel very blessed ... and the funny thing is ... he truly believes I could have done better than him. I don't think so!!! Thanks!! Cindy ... I am starting to believe maybe I could push lower ... thanks for encouraging me in that department!! 
18 Dec 09 by member: madaboutmoose
You know what, I was told ALL my life I was just a thick kid. I was normally thicker, I was bigger than my sister, I could never lose because I am just made big boned. LOL oh and - "Maybe you are at your weight your supposed to be"... I had to stop believing ALL of them and had to push myself to new limits. I may not have always believed I was going to be a thin gal in the end but I certainly wasn't going to stop believing in myself ever again. I was determined to get to many goals, scale wise and fitness wise, and I did it. You can and will do the same if you are ready and want it. I don't mean to tell you to lose more weight I mean to tell you it is possible. Who's to tell us we are naturally made w/ heavier than others? lol dammit lol  
18 Dec 09 by member: cindyshine
Good girl for doing as you are told and well done on the weight. BELIEVE IT you can do anyting you want when you want. You are the glorious,wonderful you and you just have to believe it. 
18 Dec 09 by member: flaxseed
Good for you, a day off just for relaxing. The support and acceptance of those we love is so important and it helps us so much to reach our goals. You will do well during the season, you are too much in touch with your mind and your body not too. And you know that. :-) 
18 Dec 09 by member: WECANDOTHIS
I love your journal today too. What a nice feeling to be pleasantly surprised by the mirror. You would have to try pretty hard to gain 10 lbs in the next week and a half. You will meet that goal EASILY. And HOORAY for Dec 21st. If I lived in the woods I would have a winter solstice party. It's definitely something to celebrate.  
18 Dec 09 by member: beets_yum
Hope your day off was wonderful and relaxing! What a great guy you have there! You ARE and inspiration! Truly! With all the things you have on your plate you continue to progress, be mindful AND positive PLUS you visit with everyone here and offer wisdom, advice and more positive reinforcement. That is amazing! and so are you! :) 
19 Dec 09 by member: dawn0001
I am so proud of where you are on every front- that is just awesome to be so close to your goal. I loved the stories about your husband. I couldn't live with someone who made comments about my weight that were anything less than encouraging. Good for you to take a nap and snuggle time. Don't we all need that more than we get it!!! 
19 Dec 09 by member: sharonfriz
Three cheers for relaxation! Hip hip hooray! Yes! It was I (predicate nominative pronoun) who asked about the pilates DVD. The one I use employs ten minute segments. I complete no more than twenty minutes of pilates at one time. Love your cozy fireplace. I can see the bright flames from here.  
20 Dec 09 by member: poet-in-motion

     
 

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