No really, I am. I always get super bummed when there isn't a white Christmas. But hey...I'm truly a weird person who ADORES snow (and cold weather). No matter what, snow makes me happy.
In the words of Lorelai Gilmore, "...it's just my favorite time of year. The whole world changes color. Flakes, flurries, swirls, crystals. Whatever form it comes in, I'll take it. We go back, snow and me. We have a beautiful history. Sleigh rides, ice skating, snowball fights. I'll even take curling...I love curling. Hot cocoa, hot toddies...best time of the year!" And from a different episode, "...it's like my own present." So true!!! I feel as though snow is a wonderful gift!! A magnificent, beautiful, amazing gift from God. His own little present to me. I guess that's enough about snow...but have I mentioned that I really want snow? Especially on Christmas??
We've been doing our Christmas baking in the Sides Family Boulangerie (that means "bakery", in French). Can I just say this, though.....I do not enjoy baking with my kids. Most people LOVE baking with their kids, especially at Christmas....you know, making cookies and different yummy treats. Well, I dread it. I love the actual baking part...just not the part of doing it with my kids. I keep thinking that each year will get better....but no. Maybe I'm just too much of a type-A perfectionist when it comes to these things (thank you, Mom)....but baking with my kids is STRESSSSSSSSSSSSFUL! **End rant**
In other news, I am proud to say that since I've been finished with my diet, I have lost more weight!! Right now, I'm holding at 24 pounds lighter than what I was when I began my journey...one more pound and I meet my goal!!! **In all honesty, I have not been trying to lose the weight...but I do know that I'm making healthier choices in regards to eating and I'm exercising more. But I am certainly happy the weight is still coming off!!**
There are only 2 more weeks until my baby brother gets married. The wedding festivities have been picking up and we're on the home stretch!! I'm super excited for A&C to get married...they are perfect for one another and I love them both more than words can describe. However, the whole them-moving-to-the-opposite-side-of-the-state part of it all really stinks. (Most of you are probably saying.....the other side of the state? That's nothing....try the other side of the country! But you have to understand...my brother and I are really close...and I adore his bride-to-be!!) I know that God will be blessing their marriage and lives together, so I'm just going to be happy and know that some day, they'll be back on this side of the state. :)
Since I probably won't be writing anything for a few days (or weeks), I want to take this time to wish you a very Merry Christmas (may His love be shown to you this day and every day) and a very Happy New Year...God bless!
Friday, December 23, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Fini!!!
After 2 days of loading, 21 days of 500 calories, and 28 days of 1500 calories, I have finished my HCG diet!! The results.....{drum roll, please}.....total weight loss is 21.5lbs!!! My current weight is 158.5lbs!!!! *I know...not many women would want their weight displayed, but this is something I'm SUPER proud of!!*
Now to begin the final "phase".....life-long weight stabilization (or more loss, with careful eating and proper exercise). I've been able to control my eating a lot...MUCH better portion control, not eating just for the sake of eating, stopping eating when I'm full...even my sweet tooth has been tamed [slightly]. I have found, though, that when the sweet tooth cravings come, finding pictures and recipes on Pinterest help to curb the thoughts of needing something sweet and sugary right then and there. {For those of you who have an addiction to Pinterest, as I do, you have now seen that Pinterest is VERY useful....seriously, just try going on and looking at recipes whenever you get the hankering for something sweet! It really does help!!}
I'm so thankful for the support that I've received during this journey...encouraging words, thought to what I can and cannot eat, and the exclamations of how much I have changed! :) *Not the mention the GREAT feeling of fitting into my bridesmaid dress that much better and having to buy new pants!!!!* And, as I've posted before, this is only the beginning...now the next chapter of the "new me" begins! Following my inner French woman!!
Now to begin the final "phase".....life-long weight stabilization (or more loss, with careful eating and proper exercise). I've been able to control my eating a lot...MUCH better portion control, not eating just for the sake of eating, stopping eating when I'm full...even my sweet tooth has been tamed [slightly]. I have found, though, that when the sweet tooth cravings come, finding pictures and recipes on Pinterest help to curb the thoughts of needing something sweet and sugary right then and there. {For those of you who have an addiction to Pinterest, as I do, you have now seen that Pinterest is VERY useful....seriously, just try going on and looking at recipes whenever you get the hankering for something sweet! It really does help!!}
I'm so thankful for the support that I've received during this journey...encouraging words, thought to what I can and cannot eat, and the exclamations of how much I have changed! :) *Not the mention the GREAT feeling of fitting into my bridesmaid dress that much better and having to buy new pants!!!!* And, as I've posted before, this is only the beginning...now the next chapter of the "new me" begins! Following my inner French woman!!
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