Thread: Wonderful World of Cushie

Being an obese child I am definitely not going to try and fatten him up. I don't want him to have to go through life as I have. This morning after he ate his cereal he ate something new. A couple of my small LC pancakes. No syrup or butter just plain. I'm glad he liked them. I can make the regular kind for him. I still have some mix in the cupboard I think. I finally got some LC syrup for myself and was very happy with my pancake breakfast this morning.

Today I weighed in at 350. That's a little more than 10% gone! :jump: I am thrilled. Would like to be in a new decade but that's not that important because I don't tell people what I weigh anyhow. It feels good to be able to say I lost 40 pounds. Now I am looking foward to hitting the 50 pound mark. My New Years day goal has been changed from 348 to 345. I have to have something to keep me on track with the upcoming holiday parties. The office party will be the toughest. But I think they will put the bbq sauce on the side (we're havign bbq chicken and ribs). If they do that I can bring my own again. Or better yet I should do as Atkins says and do three days extra reduced carbs before the event. I always do this, overthink things and then do something completely different when the time comes anyhow.

I've decided I need ro re-read my DANDR. Ever since I was sick with the mini-flu I haven't felt back on track. My losses have slowed but that's not it. I knew I couldn't keep up the 3 pounds a week forever. I just am not feeling completely in tune with this WOE. So I debated on doing a full two week induction just to get back to basics but I don't think that is necessary. It's not like I've stalled or anything. So I am going to look for inspiration and guidance in the DANDR. Hey, I know I'm doing well. Despite TOM this week I still lost 2 pounds. But my heart just isn't in it as it was at first (even when my losses were slower before the exercise).

Well, baby is sleeping now. So I am going to watch a movie and do some walking in front of the TV with my stretchy band. Mom is coming in just three days so I have to finish the laundry and organize as well. I went through the closet hung up some more clothes from the "too small" box and put away some others for donation and some really trashed ones went in the garbage. When I can affod it, it's time for some new sweats too. Ugh, these that I have on are getting thread bare. At least I don't wear them out of the house. They are the only thing I am hanging on to. The rest of the worn clothes or stained stuff is in the trash. No more sloppy dressing. Even if it is just to run to the video store.

Does it not feel great to have the too big and "unwearable" stuff out of your closet? I love that feeling and I have so much room in my closet now I am even hanging my favorite sweatshirts so I have easy access to them without dragging the bag from under the bed to get one out!!!

I had Mark take a couple photos of me at the office today. I posted them and just love to compare them with the ones from Xander's party. That extra belly that had formed has disappeared. I'm still riding on the high of hitting the 40 pound mark. Soon enough that will pass but I'll enjoy this while it lasts.


Tomorrow mom comes to Denver. I'm looking forward to spending time with her. She's excited about seeing the grandkids, especially Xander. I think since she was there for the first six months of his life she's got a special bond with him.

You know I would really like to lose another 15 pounds before Valentines Day. (OK, I would really like to lose 20) I want to be 345 by February 16th (OK I know V-day is the 14th). That would mean I was 36 pounds from my first huge goal (getting under 300) with six months to get there. Which is why I'd rather lose 20 pounds in the next two months which would make it a little more feasible. Then I would be just a stones throw from losing 100 pounds total. But I really just am looking forward to getting under 300. Well, 299 here I come.

I've been doing well the last few days. Now I just need to keep it up and keep the losses coming.

Your pictures are awesome, and your little Xander is ADORABLE!!!!

You both look healthy and happy!

cheers!
Kelly

Noel,
I saw the pictures you posted, and let me just say... You're doing GREAT!! Keep up the good work! Plus, I want to add that I love your new avatar. Xander's a cutie-pie!

I love the new avatar also! That is such a sweet pic!

Thank you all for saying such nice things about my beautiful baby. I know every mother thinks her baby is adorable, but in my case it's true. Seriously I have been blessed with a very good baby.

I will post another "during" picture after another 40 pounds or maybe when I hit 299. We'll see how things go. It I notice a big change it may be before that.

Mom called this morning me she was at the airport. She should be in the air right now. Can't wait to see her.

I know you are excited--has she seen you since you started LCing??? I bet she will be surprised--I kow my mother was amazed!

Don't have much to say. Just wanted to post my loss and read a bit.

Got on the scale this morning to see 347. Happy. Yes, but all the emotions going through me makes me not able to enjoy it as much as I would like.

Well, at least I got into my new decade.

Emotions? Noel, you've got me worried. Your mom is visiting. This is supposed to be a good time, an enjoyable time. A time to rejoice even louder and longer about losing weight.

Congratulations on the new decade...Two more pounds and you'll be at your New Years Goal! Those pounds are just melting off you, girl. That is soooo cool!

NOEL! awesome job you are doing! very inspirational to see you juggle being a single mom and all that goes with it while doing things to make a healthier you..;-)
i hope you are enjoying time with your mom...
take care of YOU too tho... holidays can be very stressful for MANY people.. emotions are very much exposed ..
kim

Take care of YOU too! I am so happy for you and your "NEW Decade"! Enjoy your mom's visit...pounds are flying off of you right now enjoy the bragging rights too!

"Virtual high-five"! Way to go, Noel. I totally have a feeling that you are going to go all the way! A new decade is sooooo great! I was in the 230's so long! And when I FINALLY got into the 220's, it was just a fabulous feeling.

Whatever you do, just remember that this "holiday time" is only temporary. And remember how far you've come. You can and will get through this. You're doing great!

Well, I feel like I should write about the ordeal I have been going through with my mother's health. But I don't feel like it. This weekend was not a great one as far as eating on plan. But at least I didn't go overboard with the calories. I was doing so well. I guess I'll just have to do a few days, heck maybe a week, of induction level carbs.

I was going to weigh myself this morning but didn't. I need to tomorrow to see if I did any damage. Yesterday I wasn't on with teh water but I have tried to make up for it today by doing well and drinking a lot. I did just measure my waist and it's 47". That's an inch down from the last time. I will go through tomorrow and find my last measurements and print them out and then take them tomorrow evening. I think it's been about a month but who knows. I guess I'll find out soon enough.

I think I am going to try on the khaki "too small" pants tomorrow. The black ones are looking good. The only problem is the hook. They have a hook instead of a button, which makes them look flatter at the top but seems to come undone too easily. I know I have a few more pounds before they fit "perfectly" but they look good enough now. Not too tight, I'd just like a little more give at the waistband.

Mom bought me my Christmas present and gave it early. It was a DVD player. So now I can do my Walk Away the Pounds DVD. I did the 1 mile tonight. More because I couldn't get it to the 2 mile since the remote needs a new battery. But I was glad to start with the 1 mile to get back into it. I'm going to do the DVD as much as possible this week and eat better. I would love to get into the 330's by January. With only a couple weeks left I don't think that will happen but I can try. The last time I was in my 330's is about two years ago when I was first pregnant. (As I have mentioned before I lost a bunch of weight when I first got pregnant and was eating healthy.) I have to look ahead, that's why I often write about goals. When I get to 320 it will be the lowest weight I have been in nine and a half years. It will be a while before I get there but maybe by Easter.

You are doing great...don't let emotions and the like get the best of you...pouring it out here or at your bedroom wall or somewhere will help! Keep up the good work and you will be well on your way to the 330s by January! If you need someone to yell at that isn't as public as this--send me a PM (Private Message)...I am a good listener!