Thanksgiving

So, I gained weight this week.  I knew I would.. and didn't track my points this week because of that.  I was just surprised at the amount of weight I gained.  Of the 11 I lost, I put 7 of it back on.  My weigh-in is on Sundays, and when I weighed myself again on Monday (not that I count it, I just can't stay away from that darn scale), I had gained that 7 pounds back, before Thanksgiving was even in the picture.  That really surprised me, so I moved the scale around my room a little, but my weight stayed the same.  So I really wondered how accurate my first few weigh-ins were, if I just lost a bunch of water weight that was super easy to take off.  I was honestly surprised at how easy it came off, so not going to lie, I was a little suspicious.  Oh well, I am still 4 pounds down from where I started out, and that makes me feel pretty darn good!  I'll just have to keep up the hard work, and keep working at it :)  Like my cousin said, it took us our whole lives to put this weight on, it's not going to come off overnight! :)

My cell phone has been going downhill for the past couple of months (not that I ever drop it or anything...), and finally it took one last fall.  The phone still works, but it won't recognize my SD card, so I can't take pictures, all of my pictures are gone, and all of my ringtones are gone.  So really, it's not a huge deal, but still, I'd like to be able to have that option on my phone.  So, I ordered a phone on ebay, and unfortunately, it didn't work when I received it.  I'm shipping it back tomorrow and hopefully they will have a new phone to me this week, otherwise I'm just going to send it back for a refund.

I'm also sending out my huge slipper order this week!  11 pairs of slippers and 2 hats to a customer for Christmas gifts for her staff!  This was my biggest order, and I'm excited to have it done and out of the way so I can start stocking my Etsy shop! :)

All of the finished slippers :)

Week 5

Today is the beginning of my 5th week of WW.  I was a little nervous about my weigh-in today because I had fast food a couple of times this week, and had bowling alley food (mmmm jalapeno poppers) and a drink (or three...ish).  But.. drumroll please!  I lost another 4.9 pounds this week, which brings me to a total of 11.1 pounds lost!  According to WW, I'm losing weight too fast, but I have an appointment with my doctor soon, and I'll ask her what she thinks about it.
It feels so good to see the number on that scale drop!  I'm hoping in the next few months to join the gym and maybe get a personal trainer so I can add exercise to my regimen.  I would like to walk more, but working 2 jobs doesn't leave much time for that, especially when it's dark at 5 pm these days!  I haven't noticed much change physically, I feel like my stomach is getting a little smaller, and I don't have to suck it in *so much* to get into my jeans every morning.. lol.  I don't need to be super skinny, I just want to be a better me!

Insomnia

I've been battling a cold all week, and it's been kicking my booty!  Today was my short day at work, so I was done at noon and came home and took a nap, and ended up sleeping until 5 when it was time for me to head to the mall.  Luckily I had set an alarm... otherwise I think I would have slept all night!  And now, I feel like I'm paying for it.  My alarm is set to go off in 3 hours, and I am feeling wide awake.. like it's 3 p.m, not a.m.!  It's going to be a looooong day tomorrow, at least I only have to work at the daycare.  So now, I'm sitting here watching the Breaking Amish reunion special.  I have no idea why I am so obsessed with this show and all it's drama.. the more I watch it, the more fake it seems, but now I'm sucked in!

I was bad and had McDonald's twice this week.  So I'll have to watch what I eat the rest of the week (which I guess is only today and Saturday), but I dipped into my weekly points and have to be careful not to go over.  Especially since my family is coming up this weekend, and I know we will go out to eat.  But, I am looking forward to the shopping, that's for sure :)  One of my daycare babies turns 1 soon and it's her birthday party this weekend, so I am excited to buy a present for her!

First weigh-in!

Well, for those of you who didn't see my Facebook post, I had my first official weigh-in on Sunday, and lots 6 pounds!  Although I am a little worried, I know how much weight can fluctuate (especially mine!) so I'm not sure if I'll be able to lose that this week, or even any at all.  I'm not very good at staying away from the scale during the week, and according to that, I've gained 3 pounds back.. But, I will still consider that an overall 3 pound loss, and that feels pretty good!


I did have a few "treats" this week, I went out to Carlos O'Kelly's with some girls that I used to work with, and then yesterday Cory and I went to BWW since we both had the afternoon off.  I feel like I made pretty good decisions, going with the "lite" enchilada at Carlos (it really didn't taste that great) and a wrap at BWW instead of those delicious fried wings ;)  Then, I came home and looked up the nutrition information for both of them and calculated the points from that.  I'm thinking next time I will definitely skip the fries and the margarita, but it's ok to have a treat every once in awhile :)

I also want to get better at planning on what I'm going to have before I go out.  I know some foods are overwhelmed with calories, but then they don't turn out to be so many points.  If Weight Watchers doesn't have that restaurant listed, I can only hope the nutrition information I find online is accurate.. I really thought more places had their nutrition stuff posted online.

Tonight I am babysitting for one of my favorite little girls!  I am hoping that she will go to bed early and I can get a ton of crocheting done.. I am almost done with my huge slipper order!  Then, my mom and I are planning on starting an Etsy shop when the holidays are over, I am beyond excited to do that!

AND!  Cory's sister just got engaged!  I am so looking forward to helping her plan my (oops.. little slip there) her wedding, even if I can't plan my own quite yet ;)

Cory & I at Halloween, Clay Matthews and Frauline Allison :)

Halloween!

So, we might be celebrating a little later than everyone else, but tonight is my friends' Halloween Party!  It is also Cory's sister's birthday, so we are looking forward to meeting them downtown later in the evening!  I'll have to be careful about what I drink, I better check and see what points are before I go out!

Last years costumes!  Flo (the progressive girl!) and Doug Funnie :)

I thought about going as Flo again this year, but this is the 3rd year in a row, so I'm thinking it might be time to retire her... maybe FloBot next year ;)