A Little Fatter::Weightloss

So I failed this week. I not only didn't lose, I gained. I feel so freakin bloated right now that my baby seam feels like it could bust right open and expose my guts. I haven't had a csection in 4yrs--4yrs tomorrow to be exact--but I swear I can feel it stretch. And I still didn't get batteries for my scale. So maybe I didn't gain? Ha. Wishful thinking? Ya, probably. I actually think this is weighing me light. I seriously feel puffier. I know that's weird. I also think I'm coming down with something..I'm feeling weird, so excuse any 'out there' thoughts I may have. Anyway, I did stick to my water goal..well pretty much. I did have 1 glass of tea, but other than that--I kept to it. Maybe if I would have met my exercise goals, too--I might see it on the scale. But I'm a big girl (no pun intended) and I know that I didn't put the work in. This week? This week is mine.

This week: 156.2, 5'7ish"
Last week: 155.8, 5'7ish"

I think organization is my biggest problem. I'm in my off season with the business, so other than getting the kids to school on time, I really have no schedule. (that also means I sit on my ass a lot.) Having a loose schedule, or none at all makes it tough to stick to any sort of routine. I've always been one of those people that if it's not on calendar or note--it's not happening. I will completely forget--intentional or not. So this week, I'm scheduling my meals and my workouts. Thinking about organization I remembered that I used caloriecount.com last year. Fellow Chubsters, this site is amazing--and I can't believe I'm JUST NOW thinking of it. It's FREE, number 1. You hear that? Sing up is free. You can keep track of EVERYTHING you eat--down to the calorie. They have a huge database, but if you can't find your food, you can manually enter the stats based on the nutrition information on the package. Awesome, right? So it keeps track of what you put in your face, and it also keeps track of what you burn. It has archived activities--and yes Sara, sex counts as cardio! For instance, vigorous sexual activity--because that's how I get down--you burn 102 calories/hour. And it calculates down to the minute for those of you that get in there and get it done. Aint no shame in that. Anyways, I know this tool is really going to help me, so I wanted to pass along to all of you! Here's hoping we all do better next week...and congrats to those who met their goals! I hate you.

It's never too late to join in. Don't be a weenie about posting your weight, and if you are, I hear Sara is excepting photos of progress via email. Chickens. I'm using the shame for motivation.... just a thought. 

SO GO HERE AND JOIN IN

In These Boots

I've been really dreading the approaching cold months in the midwest. I don't mind the fall. Really, I don't.

The colors are amazing (see?),






the temperatures are right around perfect (especially this Fall), holidays are surrounded by food--I could go on. The major problem I have with Fall--it's only a small cry from Winter. Is it not obvious how I feel about that bitch? In the winter not much good goes on: I turn a year older (What up Capricorns!?!), the roads suck, ICE.STORMS, heating costs, it COLD---just barf.

So this year I planned ahead for the cool weather blues. I used shop therapy. That's right folks. I splurged on boots. THREE pair. It's not healthy, and no good ever comes of it--usually (this time it did). It's the addict's rush. Can I afford to (selfishly) buy three pair of boots? Not really. Do I need boots? Yea, actually I do. Three pair? Hmm... that's unknown. I bought a black pair, brown pair, and a gray pair. Seems sensible to me. Besides I needed a pick me up for the dreaded Fall months. Did I convience anyone that this was a smart buy? Did I mention they were on sale? So yesterday when I woke up from a doze with my favorite little man, I was pretty thrilled to find my goodies on the porch. It was like Christmas for Mama up in here! Now that I'm Fall prepped (inside the goody box was also some jeans, sweaters and other Fall stuff) we are still getting hit with 65+ degree days--not that I'm complaining. I'm LOVING it! I'm actually sitting on the swing in shorts enjoying this day right now. BUT now that I have my boots, I WANT to wear them . So yesterday, even though it was 70-something, you better believe I wore my fuzzy black knee boots all day. They make me feel---powerful. I've never really owned a pair of boots--not because I didn't like them. The last few years I've been too busy doing the Mommy thing to pay attention to fashion and way back when I did have time for trends, boots were for sluts. Ha. It's funny 'cuz it's true. So boots: back on track: When I wear them I just feel so woman. Even when I'm made-up I still always wear that Mama-Hat, but in these boots, I'm like superwoman. I was feeling all confident and maybe even a little sexy by the time Husband got home. I think he was a little taken back by my outfit--He apparently is a fan of the boots, too. It was requested that I make dinner in them. (I felt wanted. A feeling that I only have time for every so often.) That more sex goal we were talking about? I'll be able to classify that one done soon. Oh and those boots? Consider them broken in. TMI? Too bad...you don't HAVE to read :)  Sex. Sex. Sex.

So point? Not really. Just that I hate Winter, Fall is okay, and boots=sex. So in honor of embracing the Fall months, here are a few original (copyrighted) fall inspired photos:

Also, some exciting news: I went from one follower (myself--I don't know how I'm following myself?? Accident? Standard? Anyways..) to THREE followers! Hey I'm excited about it! Someone is actually reading this ridiculous crap? Well, I want to take a minute to send a shout out to my new bloggy-friends! What up, Ladies?! Thanks for stalking me!

 PS: I would post a new pic of me and the love affair I call my black boots--but I'm not quite that vein. They're great though--promise!