Fear Factor

Hey Guys,

I hope everybody had a productive weekend! Me and my hubby were at odds, I had death in the family, so sort of bitter sweet. On the bright side I attended our Women's Day Conference at my Church and it was wonderful! When it was lunch time I was so hungry because I woke up to late for breakfast and skipped it (I know terrible thing to do). I was pleasantly surprised that the menu had a nice variety of good and not so good food choices...but all yummy. I had fruit, a turkey pita wrap and salad with a vinegarette dressing. Also, I found it very helpful that we ate together as a group so I was so busy talking, that I wasn't overly focused on how hungry I was or that the small portion I'd selected wouldn't be enough. So I did great.

Fear Factor: I was at Target the other day shopping for a hair blow dryer and ran into the area where the scales are ..... they were on sale and they were stacked ceiling high! I stopped and looked from a distance at first because I was really scared to move in closer because I dread the scale more than I really thought. I know some of you are laughing because I even laughed as I walked away without a scale in my hand thinking to myself "are you serious"? I am going to go back and purchase one this week so that I can track my weight loss more regular.

Have a peaceful, prosperous day!

Diva Down

Good morning,

Guys you wouldn't understand what I'm going through .... this is just for the ladies because they understand because we share this common nightmare as women! I have had a munchy week - I am craving salt and sweets as usual and I am trying to fight the cravings but they are so strong and I guess I am too weak to fight off the temptation like in most cases. I have just screwed this week up so next week will definitely be a tight ship in my food choices, and my exercise plan will be in full action daily. I used to be a member of Jenny Craig and I have this CD and it is awesome - I did really well when I incorporated the workout in my plans just 3 days a week. What a difference a 30 minute workout can make huh? I went from losing 1.7-2.2 lbs. a week, to loosing 5-6 lbs. a week....THE DIVA HAS TO WORK IT; I just really hate it because my body aches for the first 2 weeks. I just have to keep my eyes on the prize .... MY SHOPPING SPREE, 3-4 sizes smaller!

Thanks - have a peaceful, prosperous day everybody!!!

Weekend Fun

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the wonderful advice! I did take heed to it and planned to have a slice and a small piece of birthday cake. However, I was so busy having fun with the kids and other adult guests, that I skipped the birthday cake and was more than satisfied with the 1 slice of pizza. I wish I could have a digitized picture of myself 150 pounds less so that I could pull it out everytime I get tempted to eat some of my favorite fast foods :) Oh well, wishful thinking - I just have to use good old fashion WILL POWER HUH? Happy Melting ......