July 26, 2017 – Sweat & Sparkle

After struggling the last few days, I decided that obviously I need a clear goal to work toward, or else I cut myself so much slack that I lose my way. Before the wedding, every time I wanted to skip a workout or eat like it’s a competitive sport, I was able to think about the wedding dress, the pictures, how I wanted to look and feel, and it would kick me back into gear. Now that the wedding is over, my brain has decided it’s time for a smorgasbord, non-stop eating, cake for breakfast (hey, don’t judge), etc.

I refuse to gain back the weight I worked so hard to lose. Last night I sat down with a notebook and started scribbling out some ideas. I need a new goal, something new to focus on. Well, the kids start school soon, but that is only about two weeks away, too short to set any kind of goal. But their Open Houses will be the end of August. And conveniently enough, my company is holding a large event at the end of September, and I will need to dress up for that.

So, behold! My newest two mini-goals:

1. To lose 10 pounds (and be 147 or lower) by the kids’ school Open Houses at the end of August

2. To bust my butt and be at goal weight/goal size by the work event at the end of September

I don’t know what kind of damage I’ve done this week with two days of overeating, but I still have today, tomorrow, and Friday to salvage the week and hopefully have at least a 1-pound loss by Saturday’s weigh in. I feel better having something to aim for again, something to focus on and work toward.

I have a size 8 skirt that I love and haven’t been able to wear in a long, long time. I’d be thrilled to be able to wear that to the kids’ Open Houses. I feel like I have been a size 10 forever. Surely if I am able to lose 10 pounds by then, I will finally fit into the size 8 skirt! That’s my hope, anyway.