PROGRESS REPORT

So far on my program, I have lost 16 pounds, and a whopping 29.5 inches! I am feeling fabulous! This program really is working for me! The weight is coming off slower than it did at first, but there are a couple of factors to that. My PCOS makes it awful hard for weight loss. There is a lot of stress in my life, and I am learning how to handle it better than turning to food. We have no money for the things we need, and I know this will be the last month I can afford this program. I think that I have the tools to do what I need to do to continue though.
But, I did have a personal victory yesterday that I needed to share. I have had these pants that I absolutely adore! They are khaki corduroy pants that are super cute on me, and they have super cute pockets as well. I haven't been able to wear them for about 3 1/2 years, and they fit yesterday! I wore them to work and everything! :) It was a great day! I am truly blessed!

I FEEL PRETTY! OH SO PRETTY!

So, yesterday for the first time in a really long time, I felt pretty. I got ready for the day, and felt confident all day long. It was very eye opening of how I have been thinking of myself. I truly feel good in my own skin, and that's a first in at least the last 2 years I have had this blog. I've had moments, but not a whole day. This morning I'm still feeling pretty good, but not quite as good as yesterday.
We keep hearing in our lives that we are our own worst critic. I've never known those words to be true until this moment. I had posted how I felt on my facebook yesterday, and I had a couple of really sweet friends point out that they always thought I was gorgeous. I think the last time I felt truly gorgeous before yesterday was on my honeymoon 4 years ago. My husband would always tell me how beautiful and gorgeous he thought I was, but it was hard for me to personally believe, because I was so afraid that he was only saying that to me because he loved me, and that he knew it would make me feel good, rather than being the truth. This is no fault on him at all. This is all me. Because of the way I reacted, he didn't call me those things as often anymore, and I started slipping into a depression without realizing, and started eating myself into a fat woman, I guess to protect myself from getting hurt. I felt I could always blame it on being fat.
I have realized now that I can't hide behind my weight forever. I need to let my beautiful self touch more and more people, and the more confident I feel, the more my beauty starts to come out. I need to just embrace the Beautiful Minnie inside, and let her shine!
Here's to a new year, and a new Minnie!

How did I handle Idaho?

NOT WELL!!! I really ate what I wanted, but I did try to eat smaller portions and to eat relatively healthy. It worked out for the most part, because my grandpa is diabetic, and we are really trying to keep his blood sugar down, so it was easier to make good decisions. I did say no to Jack in the Box, which is a personal win, becuase I LOVE THAT PLACE!!!
I didn't really work out while I was there either. The Curves was closed all the days I was there, and I couldn't bring myself to work out at my grandparents house with everyone there. Working out by myself doesn't work so well, I've decided.
Well, I am lucky, and I didn't gain anything while I was gone, so I am still 206. I really wanted to be under 200, but this is my currently reality. Today is a new day. I am back on my plan, and more motivated than ever! My next goal is to be to my wedding weight by Valentine's Day, which is about 14 lbs. Considering I lost 13 this last month, even with my bad moments, I think I can lose 14 in the next 6 weeks!
Wish me luck!