The Diet Extremist

Thank you to everyone who sent words of encouragement about me previous post. I realize that I made a huge deal about eating Halloween candy which resulted in me "only" losing one pound. It was still a pound. So I was reading through my Jenny Craig "styleprofile" and really read the part about the mind. I say really read because at the time I just answered the questions and signed up for the service. Anyway, It has four kinds of dieters The Self-Sacrificer, The Weight Pessimist, The Lifestyle Moderate, and me The Diet Extremist. So what they say is that I need to master moderation and stop being so hard on myself when I slip up. While others may have focused on the one pound (and maybe the post made it seem that way too), I was focused on the candy that I ate. In my head although was only about 300 or so calories worth of candy it might as well been all of the candy in the world and I felt bad because I fell of the wagon. I just need to look at it as a temporary setback refocus and continue on my path. Thank you again for your words of encouragement. They really helped me to stay focused and on plan for this week (So far). Friday I have my milestone consultation, I'll tell you all about it, probably Saturday.

As always,

Luv, hugs and Smooches

I'm a loser, but not as much as I wanted to be

So I weighed in on Friday, but I only lost a pound. I feel good because I lost, but I averaged 4 pounds a week the last couple of weeks so I am a little down. I suppose it might be my little binge on Halloween candy last Friday and Saturday. So I am now resolved to work extra hard and stay on plan and do all my exercises...At least until thanksgiving. Until next time folks.

As always,

Luv, Hugs, and Smooches!!!

Kinda like a myspace survey but not really!

Just in case you didn't know I am a myspace fiend. Only to stay in contact with people from back home. Well, and the occasional new friend I never have and never will meet but they want to add me and their page looks cool. Anyhoo...my favorite things are the surveys and my friends responses and responding to them so I suppose we can call this the bloggers version. The lovely Diana (Diana's Body Journey) posted this on her blog and I thought I'd give it a go...You know with the whole post or 60 squats per day deal I am totally a taker. So here are my answers to some questions.

I am obsessed with: Procedural Series(CSI {all of them}, Criminal Minds, NCIS, Cold Case etc.)

Cant live without: my faith, my husband, my mom and the Taylor side of my family. Without them I don't know what I'd do.

Am petrified of: Spiders!!! You have not seen a more hilarious reaction to an insect until you see me and a spider.

Am proud of: the woman I have become. With my circumstances growing up people say I shouldn't be a successful as I am. I take it as a challenge and make sure I exceed expectations.

Really need to: Have a spa day. Bliss spa is like 3 hours from here. I think I might make that trip for my b-day.

Don't get why: there is still racism and prejudice in the 21st century.

Think alternative medicine is: Great.

Relax by: Reading, surfing the 'net, lifting.

Am excited about: life! I am excited about whatever the future holds in store for me.

My worst vice is: Sour Candies and Comfort food.

Family is: what I live for.

Friends don't understand why: I don't lash out. I am a very even tempered person that is slow to anger. Don't get confused though when I am angry you don't want to be around me...not good.

Attitude to exercise is: I hate starting to work out, but 10 minutes in I don't want to stop. It's like a drug you ate doing it, but it feels really good after and you want more.

Relationship with my body: she and I have our good days and bad days. Sometimes I like it others I just want to go get lipo...but that's what the diet and exercise is for right?

If you like the survey feel free to swipe it. I look forward to seeing what your responses are.

GO VOTE!!!

As I am typing on my tiny cellphone keyboard I am standing in line to make history. I don't care who you are voting for either way history is made! We have the potential to have our first black president or our first woman vice-president. All I keep thinking is WOW America has come really far! Let me tell you though, I am having to go through some things to do this yall. 1. I am missing a few hours of work...no big deal. 2. THE PERSON STANDING BEHIND ME FORGOT TO SHOWER THIS MORNING. 3. There is a lady trying to "subliminally" change people's vote. She is trying to swing folks in the direction I am going, but it still leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Excuse me will I ask her to stop..........OK I'm back. She had a fit, but understands where I am coming from. If you try to sway someone in line you are in essence representing the candidate and you could be turning this voter away from voting for our candidate with your tacktics...yes I know I spelled it wrong, but I am merging tacky and tactics together. Sigh...It is all worth it in the end though. My voice will be heard. Make sure yours is too, or else you can't complain about what will or won't happen in the next 2-4 years (depending on whether it's state or federal decisions).


As always,

Luv, hugs and smooches!!!!

Update: I forgot to tell yall I walked there and back. I was a little frustrated on the walk there, but I had that Kanye smile on the way back. I swear my neighbors now think I am crazy.

I'm Slimming down!

I always equate important moments good or bad to music. Usually I will "remix" a song. When I got on the scale yesterday, Mary J. Blige's voice popped in my head to the tune of I'm going down singing "I'm slimming dowwwn, I'm slimming dowwwwn, even with food aroooooound, baby! I am slimming riight dowwwn!" I know, I know, I'm a goofball. Anyway, I wanted to post and let you know I'm and dropping weight, staying on plan, working out etc. This time, I feel like I will be able to stay on track at least with diet because you get a call from a Jenny representative every week and they ask you how you are doing. I don't want to give someone, bad news and hey I love praise so its a win-win situation. I get told I am doing well and the rep gets to log that their client is doing well which makes them look and feel good. Shot out to Ernesto! I am so in love with the program. It is everything I need. Someone checking up on me helping me o make good choices and answering my questions and food that tastes really good! OBKB I am about to hit the gym so I will talk to yall later. Oh I will probably post again in a few days about my trip to the physical therapists...Oh so fun...not! As always,

Luv, Hugs and Smooches!!!