I had been very excited about going out for dinner with friends on New Years Eve. I was going to get all dressed up and enjoy my evening. Here are some photos (close up and full-length) so you can see me before I went out! :)
I was feeling good when I left! And received some major compliments from people who hadn't seen me in quite some time. One from the cute guy in high school (who is married now to a lovely woman) that made me blush like I was 14. What was that!?!
I had planned my meal, done my exercise and all the things I usually do before going out. And I stuck to my plan. Until later!
My friends came over after dinner and we had a great time playing cards. I decided to have a drink and then put out snacks which I decided to share. I didn't overdo it but it was all unplanned eating.
It was about 20 minutes before midnight when my husband mentioned the time and I sat back and realized that I did not want to bring in the New Year this way! I was not going to be overeating and ignoring my goals when the clock struck 12:00 so I got up and went to the washroom where I brushed, flossed and gargled and then went to the kitchen for a big glass of water and I decided then and there that my goals were important and I was not going to sabotage them anymore. I had been disappointed about not being in Onederland but I am so happy with where I am and I am definitely going to get there!
So I am pleased that I started the New Year with the right attitude. After my guests left, around 1:30 a.m., I pulled out my WW info and sat down and journalled everything I ate. I knew if I waited til morning, I would forget so I did it right away. As it turns out I put the brakes on at the right time. I had eaten all my flex points left for the week but I was still OP.
For the rest of this week, I stayed OP eating only my daily points and activity points. And I was rewarded with a 2.2 lb loss today which was so great to see! Onederland is waiting for me and I am prepared to do what it takes to get there. I don't need to feel sorry for myself. I feel great and I am in control here of the choices I make. And I am making great choices!
5 comments:
Wow - you continue to be a great inspiration!! Good for you to coming to the realization that you just CANT eat like you want and still LOOK like you want... there's still a connection in my brain that hasn't clicked on that yet!!
Good luck in reaching all your goals in 2008 - I bet you'll be in onederland before you know it!!!
You look fantastic!!! All the best to you in 2008!!!
Seph! No wonder you were excited, you look smashing. Amazed & inspired as usual by your thoughts and dedication:)
Seph - Great pics! I love the dress. Good for you for putting on the brakes. you should be very proud of yourself. You look good and you feel good.
Seph such an inspirational post, I love the way you are beaming in that dress, you are owning it and taking pride in all the hard work you did this last year, and don't forget that, YOU did this, no one else!! It has been an amazing year for both of us and I can't wait to share the next year in Onederland with you!!
I love your Christmas pics past and present, such a great motivator as to why we keep at this and never ever quit - we are not going back there, EVER!! Thank you for always checking up on me and making sure I don't quit, but you need not worry if I have learnt anything from you it is that to keep on keeping on no matter what that scale says and you have seen your share of challenges with it, but not once have you quit!! I am so proud of you, I can't imagine how your family and friends must feel, it's amazing and so are you!!
Here's to 2008!!
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