Short Update

I appears I am in week TWO of a stall. Yes I keep stalling... apparently it is when I lower my calories that I stall on my weight loss journey. So I will keep them at 1300ish, since that IS my Magic Number! I have increased them the past 2 days so I expect to see a loss tomorrow or Saturday. I have also limited my diet sodas to one a day and I am hoping that will help some also. I am contemplating going to once or twice a week. Don't get me wrong, I am still managing to get 64 oz of water in daily too. Hummm.... I am so close to my goal (only 23 lbs) that I can taste it; however it feels so far away when I don't see a change on the scale. I have to think that I am losing inches because I got another compliment today and several over the weekend. My clothes are very lose and some are too baggy with a belt to wear. So that is my update. I hope the next time I am posting, it will be to say... look at my ticker tracker at the top... :)

Reading...

Two in one book... My birthday present from my bestest, Jamie!

MIRACLES by Terri Blackstock

Book One: THE LISTENER, What if you could hear what God hears?
"Something strange happened to Sam Bennett this morning. He is hearing the thoughts of other people. The waitress in the coffee shop. The elevator operator in Sam's office building. His wife, his secretary, even his pastor. Simply by looking at them, Sam can hear their hearts' deepest needs. Is he going crazy...or about to experience a miracle beyond his wildest dreams?"

Book Two: THE GIFTED, Miraculously healed... but for what?
"Three friends rescued from the rubble of an earthquake are just glad to be alive. They soon realized, however, that something much more miraculous happened during the earthquake.. something supernatural. Understanding their newly acquired powers is difficult enough. But when the gifts suddenly vanish, even greater questions arise about the origin and obligations of these miraculous gifts from above."

My Review: This was the best duo-novel I have ever read! It really opened my mind's eye to look at things differently and it does it in a subtle way. So much to think about yet it was a VERY quick and easy read. Highly Recommended. My daughter wants to read it now... so I will pass it on to her! Wonderful and great for the whole family!

Rewards and Punishments

While on facebook today, I see where Craig posted about rewards and punishments for your goals. So yes I have heard of rewarding yourself when you accomplish certain things... this punishment revelation, however, brings me back to my childhood. lol

So I asked him what sort of punishment would he suggest. He suggested donating money to a cause YOU DON'T LIKE. Ok that give it new meaning... There are so many causes out there that are good. Only a few, that I can think of, that I don't really support, or should I say I wouldn't WANT to support.

So I asked myself... should I or shouldn't I? I can't make the punishment about the scale... that isn't in my control (hormones and all). So should it be about my exercise routine or eating plan? I ask myself 'how bad do I want to lose weight' frequently. Now it is time to ask myself if I am willing to put myself on the line and PUNISH skipped workouts. (what if I get sick, like really sick?) Then the big question is, Do I post on here what my punishment is... like which organization I am not in favor.... hummm some things to think about!

Any thoughts?

Nan-nana-boo-boo!!!!

THIS IS A PHOTO TAKEN THE DAY BEFORE MY BIRTHDAY!
I am on a quest! A quest to lose the fat that has taken up permanent residence on my body. Unwanted, un-needed and certainly unloved!

I have lost 15 lbs since June 1st. My goal for the summer was 20-25; however 15 isn't a small number and I will gladly post that!!!

New goal... Lose 12 lbs by Labor Day. I am already on my way ~~ losing 2 lbs since I set that goal, last week.

So why the title? That is what I am saying as the pounds are shaved off.... "Good bye, my unwanted, un-needed and unloved hostages! You are not family, even though you have been around for years!