1/3 of the way there

As we finish the first month, we should be 1/3 of the way to our weight goal, right?! I am terribly disappointed to say that I am not. I know I know. I come in talking all this trash talk and here I am not even 1/3 of the way to my goal. Boo to me. Cheers to you that are there or more than 1/3 of the way to your goal!! So this month I am going to step it up a notch in my work outs. I came down with bronchitis last month and while I still worked out, it wasn't my best. So cheers to a new month AND hopes that I won't get sick AGAIN and to LOSING weight.

As this competition goes on I am more and more thankful that I am NOT a diabetic. I remember when I was 12 and my younger brother was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. At the time there were very few options for sugar free foods. While the sugar free options of today do taste much better then they used to, they still just doesn't cut it. I miss sugar!!! I know I will NOT be making a life change of no sugar after this contest is over. I look forward to the day I can make a sweet here and there and use a little sugar. We don't do that many sweets to begin with but NO sweets is much harder than I like. So cheers to all those who can do it for life. I look forward to April and sugar.

Counting Down

I made the big mistake of eating at 8:30 tonight. I was with a group of friends and couldn't resist the delectable fresh pineapple. As I left and headed over to another meeting this evening I realized I then had to wait till 10:30 to go to bed. So here I am counting down till I can crash. Today was exhausting, emotionally and physically and I really want to go to bed. If only I could speed up the clock. Oh wait, my living room clock is ahead a few minutes. Maybe I will go by that one. :D Goodnight everyone. Sleep tight and don't let the sugar bugs bite.

TEMPTATION!!!!

Tomorrow I am in charge of doing the dinner for my daughter's school. While I contacted a restaurant to make the actual dinner, I ran out of money for the dessert. SO, I am making enough brownies for 33 people. After I poured the batter in and put them into cook, I DIDN'T EVEN LICK THE SPOON. I was terribly afraid I would slip. Yes, it really was tough for me. Then I went out for a bit and when I returned I walked into a home smelling of delicious brownies. mmm brownies. They are so yummy. I can't wait to get these things out of my house, unscathed by me of course.

Prizes

Hey everyone! Check your email. It's time to talk about prizes. Now there's a motivation boost! Don't you think? I need one since I'm sitting here watching my three kids eat ice cream right in front of me and I had to serve it to them. Plus it's been a rough day! Keep up the good work everyone! You guys are awesome!

children

Does anyone else think that a large part of why they may need to lose weight is their children? I know mine are. I can't blame them for it because I am the one who eats the junk, but when they get at each other I find myself wanting to lock myself in my room and enjoy a decadent piece of chocolate. mmmm chocolate. Good thing Jenny is my partner or I would have eaten many pieces of chocolate by now.

Happy Birthday, Wendi!

Happy Birthday, Wendi!
Because of you, I am now at the 40% mark towards reaching my goal in April!
Thanks, Wendi!
It's great to not worry about my jeans shrinking when I put them in the dryer!
Also, my Wii Fit Personal Trainer said today that I'm incredible.
What a nice Birthday Present you've given me!
Love,
Aunt Laureli