That Hobbit Lady

188.2

Taking a long time to get back down there. There should be a lesson in here somewhere.

188.8

Yes, two pounds have come back on over the weekend. But it’s no surprise, considering the BK on Saturday and the way I ate yesterday. But, quickly on, quickly off, as long as I get back to business today. I expect a much better number tomorrow morning. Check back with me and let’s see.

187.6

Yeah, I put a little back on. But that’s what happens when you go to Burger King at eight o’clcok at night and eat a Whopper. We had gotten so busy doing a bunch of projects in the house that by the time we looked at the clock it was seven, and by the time we decided we were hungry, it was eight. We had been so busy working, and it was also so hot in the kitchen already, the last thing I wanted to think about was cooking, so we went to BK with a coupon. It was nice. But this morning I’m paying for it a little.

I expect it to come right back off, tho, and not only because I intend to get right back to proper eating, but also for the very reason I mentioned in the last paragraph: we’ve been doing a bunch of projects in the house. These projects are mostly cleaning out the extra room, getting rid of a lot of unwanted/unneeded stuff (have three new boxes for the yard sale!) and organizing what’s left. We are actually beginning to be able to see light at the end of the tunnel!

I firmly believe that when you gain control over your environment, this helps you to also gain control over your eating habits and your health as well. There is a definite correlation between your environment and your body. There has to be peace and order on the outside before there can be peace and order on the inside. And visa versa.

And so today I go back to the task at hand. Plenty of paperwork yet to go through. I’ll streamline my papers, my weight, and my life.

186.6

Yea! I am making great progress. Of course, now I face a WEEKEND, and of course that can be a very dangerous time for losing weight. Lots to do this weekend, just have to make sure that doesn’t include sitting down to giant and/or late meals. Also, must remember to make a special effort to drink plenty of water. At work, that’s easy, since I am in such a ROUTINE. At home, I have to try a lot harder to keep up with the drinking.

Anyway, I am highly encouraged by my progress. Last night, before I went to bed I weighed myself, and I wasn’t even 190. With any luck (and with lots of continued hard work) hopefully I will never see anything in the 190’s on the scale again. Now THAT would be a milestone!

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187.4

Ounces. I’m not quibbling. I did get to eat out last night, and also for breakfast I treated myself to the McD breakfast burrito. So if there are ounces, it’s probably water weight from added salt in my diet. The fish was very tasty, well-seasoned, and that usually means salt. But it was worth it. Today I continue on, expecting some more good progress.

Today I had some good news from out of the blue. I got a raise! Other people at work were getting raises, but since I have been there less than a year, I wasn’t really expecting anything. Then one of the ladies from upstairs came in and told me that my letter (with the info about my raise) had been sent to the other woman on campus who happens to have my exact same name! Geez! I sure am glad I’m getting a new name shortly!

And I’m also glad I got this raise. The money is nice of course, but I think the nicest part is that I wasn’t expecting it. No, wait. The nicest part is that it indicates to me that I must be doing well at work, that they like me and want to keep me. Always nice to get that confirmation, and what says confirmation better than cold, hard cash?

The raise is 5%. In my old job, we got evaluated on a 0% to 5% basis, with 5% being the highest rating. I’m looking all over but I can’t seem to find any info on how the University determines performance evaluation increases. Oh well. In my old life, 5% was top of the line, and I’m going to take it as such, unless I hear otherwise.

Anyway, in light of this development, Russ and I went out to celebrate. Of course, if you are keeping up with me in this journal, you will see that I have been experiencing great success in my weight loss, so even tho I wanted to go out and celebrate, I did not want it to be the kind of thing that would add on two or three pounds tomorrow morning. So I looked around on-line at some of the local restaurants and their menus, and found this wonderful, wonderful delight. Applebee’s is serving Weight Watcher meals, low in calories and fat!

This is what ate tonight, tilapia, rice and fresh broccoli, for slightly more than 300 calories. (Plus a small side of cold slaw, since Russ never eats his cold slaw and I happen to be a cold slaw FANATIC!!!) Anyway, it was very delicious, and very filling, and very well priced. I think Applebee’s is about to become one of my favorite restaurants!

So…congratulate me…on my raise AND on discovering an excellent way to eat out and not pack on the pounds!

187.2

I repeat (from previous entires): WOO HOO!!!

Okay, here’s the trick, I think. Well, in addition to drinking plenty of water during the day, for dinner eat oatmeal and have a cup of coffee. The oatmeal dinner has worked for me before, and has worked for me again.

Also, eating healthy otherwise all day, and going to the gym.

I am now officially at the lowest weight since I got this scale. And there’s much more to come! Or should I say “much less”?

188.6

Down from yesterday, but not yet back to the “pre-popcorn” weight. Yesterday I ate very well, and went to the gym. The only thing I did wrong was eat dinner quite late, about 7:15. But I ate tuna and veggies, so why should that be bad, even if it late? You see, it is so freaking HOT now, that even with all the a/c units running in the house, it still takes a good long while for everything to cool down till its bearable, and the kitchen has no a/c, so it’s especially unbearable until later in the day. I am really considering that it just might be altogether more pleasant to go out for dinner during these dog days of summer, than to try to do anything in the hot kitchen. Even if it’s just a side salad at McD and a $ iced tea…hmmm….yeah, I’d much prefer having to spend a couple of dollars to having to do anything resembling cooking in the hot kitchen.

But to get back on track, I guess this is a good weight, tho I had been hoping for a steeper drop. But today is another day. Onward!