I thought with the lack of exercise and the extra eating I'd be up a lot. Imagine my surprise when I stepped on the scales on Sunday night, and I was only up one pound. This morning, I stepped on the scales, and I was down two pounds. I actually lost my one pound this week, despite the extra eating. I have been replacing my attitude with a calm optimism that I'm going to lose this weight, and I'm going to be strong. I feel it coming off, and I know I've changed my whole outlook on life this year. I feel better about myself, more confident and happier.
Here's a photo of me with Darling Daughter on Easter. I think I'm looking so much thinner (and stronger! My brother commented on my muscular arms. They're getting there!)
Looking at this photo is funny to me. The thing I notice the most is my lack of eyebrows. I'm starting to think of having them tattooed on, but I recently saw a woman who had it done, and it looked horrible. I also could draw them on, but I just don't have time for that in my life.
I actually am starting to like the way I look bald, better than the way I look with my wig on. I've thought about just shedding the wig and being completely bald all the time. It is who I am. I'm not sure my co-workers are ready for it though. Here's a photo of me and Darling Daughter from March, and I'm au natural! Lack of eyebrows when you're bald looks more "normal" to me!
My other goal for this past week was to make dinner, at least once a week. I succeeded. I made a Mexican/Cheesy/Casserole. I found the recipe on Pinterest. God, I love Pinterest! It was delish, but a little dry. Next time I might try to add more liquid to it and also make it a bit spicier. We will be eating on it all week, since the kids didn't really eat it and even though portion size said 5 servings, those must be portions for giants or something!
I didn't complete the taxes this week, but Hubby did! Thanks to Hubby for that. It was so nice to have it done.
In other news, Darling Daughter had tubes put in her ears today. The surgery went well. They took her back, screaming and kicking, put the mask on her and she was out, and the tubes were in within a matter of minutes. The doctor said her left ear looked horrible. She had pus and an active infection in that ear. She'll have antibiotic eardrops to take this week, as the ear drains. Hopefully this will give our sweetie a little relief.
She came home and slept for about three and half hours, as the anesthesia wore off. Then she woke up in the best mood, and she sat on my lap reading me books and having me read books to her! She's such a sweet baby. She gave me kisses and said, "I love you Momma. I love book, Momma."
I didn't write this week. I was preoccupied with stuff going on in my life. I need to work on my novel this weekend. In fact, that will be a goal for next week: Write 5 pages. I've written 20. My characters are stuck in lalaland waiting for me to come back.
I hope to lose 2 pounds next week. Maybe I can do a big jump, but I'm not counting on it. I'd love to lose 5 pounds and be down to my next middle number! I only have either 19 or 29 pounds more to lose (depending on how I look and feel once I get down 19 more pounds!) I will never be one of those skinny little girls, and I will always have to work to keep my body fit and the weight off, but that's fine with me!
Also, taekwondo testing is Friday (the 13th!), so another goal is to get my third degree black belt. I have to break a board this time, and do the new Ho Am form. I'm a little nervous. Yesterday at taekwondo we sparred, and I thought I was going to die at the beginning of my third round. It is amazing how something you only do for a minute and a half at a time can make you so out of breath. I guess I'm still not in wonderful shape!
