Is this a weight loss site or a gain it slowly back site?
Because that’s exactly what I’m doing. Slowly gaining back. And here’e the crappy part. It be ok if I wrote a blog that said “I’m gaining some weight back but no worries. I’ve been having a great time dining at great places and socializing where great food is available and I had this X amount of cocktails so it was all worth it! Yay me!” But, it’s not. And don’t get me wrong, I’m not really that down about the whole thing entirely because it’s not some huge massive gain. It’s just a slow and steady move in the wrong direction. And it’s this weather that just makes me want to eat badly. I don’t know how you buddies in the northern states survive your diets during this time. I just want to crawl into my cave until the GroundHog says it’s ok to come out. :lol:
Good news though. I have come into a little money recently and it’s time to treat myself to a whole new make-over. I’m throwing or giving away every stitch of clothing I have (which isn’t much anymore since nothing fit anymore and I was too cheap to buy much else) and I’m getting my hair done. The funny thing is when I didn’t have much money I wish I did so I could look nicer. Now that some has come to me, I feel guilty spending it on me. Like you can get stuck in rut of wanting to give to everyone else but you still put yourself last. I was telling my sister this the other night and she said something to me that kinda hit home. She said “You are still in your 30’s. Do it now before you are in your 40’s and you’re regretting that you didn’t do it in your 30’s.” Although it wasn’t really a profound type thing to say, I got it the jist. And that would be exactly something I would do too in my 40’s. I’d sit back and regret and then still do nothing about it. I also told her that I wanted to wait until I lost my regained weight back and she told me not too or I’ll always want to be a little thinner and then I’ll never buy anything. And she’s right.
So first things first. Hair appointment. I just called the place I like and I’m going in so they can take a look at my hair color and see what needs to be done so they can set a good time for me to get everything I want done. I want to get my hair done first so that I look and feel good trying on new clothes.
Thanks for listening Buddies. Oh, and I’m starting over again. Monday’s are a great place to start. I may have gained some but that doesn’t mean I have to keep going in that direction, right? I hope all of you have a great week and let’s enjoy the holidays, ok? Have a great week Buddies! :grin:
You deserve to spend some money on yourself! I know what you mean about having the guilt though, I am the same way…..as they say though, take care of ourselves so we can take better care of the ones we love. I am in the same boat…I have gained some back too but today is a fresh start so let’s do it girl!
Baby doll, that is the reason I am still battling my weight at the age of 70. I had it down to 134, twenty six years ago, but regularily, I have to redo the whole thing and get onto the plan again. It just sneaks back on, a little at a time. Go for whatever makes you happy NOW. There is nothing I regret doing in my life, but there are a few things I regret NOT DOING. Pamper youeself a little. That will keep you on your plan. Did you wear that dress to the party? I bet you were fab! And one of my regrets is helping my children too much. They won’t grow up until they have to (well, one of them). We get too soon old and too late smart! Love, Marge
You need to do something to make yourself feel better. We all need to pamper ourselves every now and then. NO guilt trips. Enjoy getting your hair done.
Mondays are a terrific place to start.
You have fun getting your hair done and do some things for yourself for a change.
You really do deserve it and everyone in your life will benefit from you feeling better about yourself.
Why do we women have such a hard time doing things for ourselves? Gotta give ourselves a smack every once in awhile I think.
You have a blast
you deserve it girl!
Lori
I know what you mean. We have got to take care of this problem lol…..You can do it. We know you can.
i know what you mean girl
glad you shared i put on a bit too hon
i knowwwwwwwwww what ya mean
its Monday and im back at it
you know your back at it when you eat tuna for breakfast lol
hugsssssssss
lets do this!!!!
I am up 1.5 this morning from the weekend - doesn’t count til next weekend but I’m absolutely focused on target for this one. Got to keep the scale moving in the right direction. That said, my dear friend, skinny people (which you pretty much are) gain a few pounds from time to time and then lose a few pounds from time to time. Skinny people do exactly what you’re doing. They go “hey wait, I shouldn’t be eating like this!” and they regroup and lose that couple of pounds lickety-split. And that’s exactly what’s going to happen here. I have no doubts. XO E
I read somewhere recently that 30% of women heal their oncoming spell of depression by going to the hairdresser or getting a manicure. Because it helps! It does the trick and is much cheaper and safe than shrinks.
Go and have a blast. Splurge a little, really, as you know that it is wrong to feel like you don’t deserve it. Spend at least as much as it will take you to get over that feeling. You’ll feel more empowered and able to attack the weight gain with some serious determination. Yep.
Go spend that money on yourself! Nothing like a new look to put everything into perspective. You’ve done a lot of work this year and deserve to see the full effect of it. Had my hair cut off a couple of weeks ago and I feel so much better about myself inspite of a few regained pounds. And Locks of Love got hair for a donation in the process.
What great timing for your found money. Hey, if you get to feeling you just really shouldn’t look fabulous in your new hair style and sleek new clothes, you just feel free to send that money over to me. I’ll spend it!!
Just kidding! You enjoy yourself. Take care of you and get back to losing those extra pounds. We’re all here with you!
If anyone can do this, you can! Enjoy yourself getting your hair done and buying the new clothes, you are so worth it.
You go girl! Do something special for you! Then post a new pic! You will lose what you have regained! You can do it!
Hugs!!
Ok, you stop feeling guilty right now, you hear me? You deserve to do something for yourself, you have worked hard, and then yes, we want to see pics! You cna get that weight back off, and we are here for you!
You totally should go for that makeover! Epiphany or not, your sister is onto something about appreciating what you have now and leaving little to regret later. I bet, too, that that skinny weight will come back off. Sometimes we get in ruts and need to change what exercise we are doing or food we are eating. You go!
Oohhhh…go get a sexy new do, maybe a lingerie something and just enjoy being you.It worked for Katie (Tom Cruise’s wife). You need to inspire Gilbert…it’s getting closer to Christmas ya know.
I’m glad you have chosen to treat yourself to the makeover ! You will have such a blast ! I also know you will also want to do more for yourself ! So let’s have good week ! Kimmi
I like when you let us know how you are doing…You are a great success story and it helps to know that even after you get to goal, you still struggle to stay there…
Just another reminder that it is never really easy on anyone…
I have also found that new clothes and new hair can do WONDERS for our state of mine, so good luck with all that!!!
Post new pics when you are done!
DUH…That should say MIND…State of MIND…Good grief!
I always try to buy clothes too tight to motivate me into them! You are an awesome inspiration to us all, and I do look at you as skinny now, you have improved so much! I am headed there with you too! I am rooting for you! Yeah, eatting out is fun, but not worth looking like a fat pig forever, rethink your eatting out choices! Angie
BTWAY…I am not calling you a fat pig…lol…that has been done here before, not by me…but I wanted to let you know, so no one would take offense! I have felt like a fat pig at 220lbs! Thats why I said that and I ate out a lot! I was a fat pig, and if I don’t watch it I could end up like that again, thats all I was saying…lol….you are a skinny diva! You have come a long way, and everyone see’s the improvement!
Well, I’m going to say what you advised me a while back. Why don’t you try blogging more and maybe that may help. Still, you’re doing great getting back on the losing train now. Easier to do it with 5 lbs than 10 or 15, etc. We’re here for you so blog away!!! And yeah, spend money now and don’t wait for any more changes. Time flies and it’s better to do things while we’re young!!!
You need to take care of yourself. Buy yourself the clothes adn get your hair done and enjoy yourself. It’ll help you get the rest of the weight off by making yourself feel good!
Wow. I don’t know where to start– you sure got a lot of feedback on this blog, which just goes to show how much we appreciate your wisdom and the fact that you share your victories, as well as your struggles with us.
Before I left to Italy, I HAD to go shopping, I didn’t have any clothes…since I’ve returned, and with my friend passing this week, I find myself having a need/want to do better for myself. I’ve let my hair down and like I said in my blog, I have been putting on lipstick…I guess what I am trying to say is that it’s important that we do this for ourselves…if we don’t pamper ourselves, why would anyone else be inclined to do so?
Treat yourself and I agree with your sister…don’t wait until you are thinner…do it now, because YOU, the present YOU is just as worthy as the future you, if not more so. And please, please take pictures of your make-over and share them with us!
Money???? Ooohhhlalalala!! Go play…pamper yourself all the way!! You deserve the best and you deserve it TODAY!!!
Its funny we always want extra money but we do suffer that “guilty” feeling of spending it on ourselves. But remember, if “we” are happy then “those” around us will be happy also!! So go have fun!! We all want to see new pics!!
The weight you gained will come off, your positive attitude has shown us all that “Everything” is possible!