Small milestones are still milestones no matter how small, right?
So you know the song "Splish Splash" by Bobby Darin? If not, take a listen:
The lyric I'm thinking of now is "I wrapped a towel around me and I opened the door."
Why?
Well, as I said, a milestone is a milestone, no matter how big or small. Tonight, I was able to wrap a towel completely around me. To the point I could almost be like those people you see on tv that wrap a towel around them and can let go without the towel falling.
Being originally from Oklahoma, naturally, I grew up on Sonic (America's Drive-in). Actually, I wasn't introduced to Sonic until I was 16, but from that age forward, I have had a love affair with Rt44 Cherry Limeades.
Living just outside of Washington DC, there are NO Sonic's...anywhere. The closest one is a good 30 miles from where I live.
So, I got the brilliant idea to create my own (HEALTHIER!) version of my favorite Sonic drink.
Because my local grocery store doesn't carry any flavor of cherry Crystal light, wild strawberry limeade will have to do.
What you need:
Sprite Zero
Wild Strawberry Crystal Light
Lime Juice (or juice from an actual lime)
I have yet to actually try this, but it sounds promising. I'll let you know this evening when I give it a whirl.
Life has been good the past couple of days. I've been adhearing to Weight Watchers really well. I will say, one of the biggest issues I'm having is having an almost fear of eating. "Don't want to use up all those points or go over!" I tell myself.
But really isn't the fear of food just as bad as the gorging of food?
I guess I just have food issues (ha, what a concept! What a realization!).
But how does one find a harmony between love for the taste and feelings associated with food and the need for weight loss?
Any ideas on healthy BBQing this Memorial Day Weekend?
In other news, I can now fit into my 16 jeans again! And yesterday I (barely) survived a full hour of Yoga with the most intense instructor at my gym.
No, I'm not talking about the dental care products you know and (some) love.
Today was the first day I really got back on Weight Watchers. This morning was easy. But come this afternoon and evening, I am having THE toughest time not snacking. Or eating sugar. Not having a pop today (yes, I said Pop...all of you easterners, southerners, etc, laugh if you must) has driven me nearly bonkers.
I feel like I need something in my mouth. This afternoon I chewed gum for hours, but it did little to no help.
Does ANYONE have any suggestions on how to kick this oral problem?
After a couple of months hiatus, I am back in the saddle again. Why now? Whelp, a couple of reasons.
1) Why not?
2) Last week I went to my sister's high school graduation and I gained 4 lbs from eating all the delicious sweets, foods, and copious amounts of mountain dew (so that I could keep awake on the road while driving and party like it was 1999 with my family). Yeah, I've never been so disappointed in myself for seeing the weight creep back on.
3) Today I had a 5k arthritis foundation walk and I could only finish the 3k. I've learned that part of fighting arthritis is losing weight.
4) I no longer fit into my size 16 jeans anymore. 18's are still too big (thank heavens), but I want to fit into not only 16s, but 14s, 12s and hopefully someday 8s.
5) Seeing all my faves tweet/fb about #fitbloggin and seeing what fun they're having is actually inspiration.
6) My chiropractor suggested I lose weight to help with my back issues (PS, Chirpractor=Best.Thing.Ever.)
Ok, so that's more than just a couple of reasons. But, that just means there's more incentive to lose weight than not.
So please help me stay on the saddle and not let a bucking horse try to kick me off.
