Today is David's birthday and we are meeting for lunch. I was trying to figure out what to wear, so I started went to my "nice" pair of jeans - a size 10 - The size that I WAS wearing! They fit, but they are still tighter than I would like them to be. So, then I started trying on my "stash" of jeans.... mostly in a size 12... and all of them were TIGHT!! I have to work in these jeans, so wearing jeans that are too tight and uncomfortable... not to mention my "muffin top" rolling over the wasteband!!.... won't work!
In case you were wondering.... I was wearing my gym pants (yoga pants) to work, but I was told not to any more. So.... there goes comfort!
I went back and tried on the size 10 jeans again, and decided that they really fit and feel the best... the muffin top is there, but not as bad! I guess it depends on the style and brand of the jeans, as to "how" they fit. These are Levi's 515.
Anyway... this whole ordeal with trying on jeans this morning has me panicked about tomorrow's "weigh-in" and "measure-in". I truly believe that I am going to cry buckets of tears if nothing has changed! I want SO badly to be thin again.
Then... I have the problem of lunch today with David. I told him to think about where he wanted to go for lunch. He loves the same places that I do. The FATTENING places! Of course, all restaruants have choices on their menus that are healthy... but..... I don't know about you, but I REALLY have a hard time choosing "healthy" items on the menu's of my favorite restaruants! Who wants to eat a salad at a pizza place??? Or a salad at a mexican resturaunt??? Or JUST a salad at a place like The Olive Garden (Italian)???
Normally, I would eat what I like and not worry about it. I'll burn it off later. But.... since tomorow is "Weigh-in" & "Measure-in" day, I am panicking just a bit. I am not a strong person when it comes to food. That is my biggest weakness.
If I can survive today's lunch date... then, I have tomorrow & Saturday to worry about, also. We are going camping with our friends for the weekend. Camping & Dieting do not mix very well!! At least I will have a chance to burn
I DID do some Home Exercises this morning. Here is what I did --
Crunches -- 1 set of 10 reps / 1 set of 7 reps / 1 set of 5 reps. (It got harder as I went!) -- I did these on the floor. I laid flat and stretched my arms above my head and then raised my legs and arms to touch, while tyring to hold in my abs.
Side-Bend Shoulder Press -- I did 2 sets of 15 reps on each side. (more than last time!)
Weighted Twist -- I did 2 sets of 30 (again... more than last time!)
Knee Jack -- 2 sets of 15 on each side (more!)
Curtsey Punch -- 2 sets of 15 on each side (more!)
These were easier for me than the first time. This is why I was able to do more of them. Hopefully, all of my exercises will be like this!
Remember if you eat more at lunch than you think you should, eat a lighter dinner tonight. You can always do more exercises when you get home or take Chester for a walk around the block, don't beat yourself up, you are doing great.
ReplyDeleteI know weighing and measuring is scary, but it will be fine.
As for the jeans, every brand, style and size are different. Sometimes the same brand in different style runs different, so dont' go by the size of the jean, you need to go by the measurement and # on the scale
I have 3 different sizes in my closet and they all fit. Go figure.
Keep up the good work and try not to worry. God's got your back!
Oh I always do eat a lighter dinner after a big lunch. It still doesn't take away the calories that I ate at lunch, which were probably enough for a whole day!! ~ I should take the dogs for a walk. ~ Thanks for the reminder about the jeans. I just get depressed when they aren't fitting any looser!! I was really hoping that they would fit better. Oh well. ~ Thanks for the support!
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