Sunday, September 11, 2011

Forgive me Father for I have sinned- How many Hail Mary's???

So I keep on changing the name of the blog,  can't find a funny name that I am pleased with. I will keep changing it until I am happy because who the hell cares!?

Daily weight fluctuations are one of the most frustrating elements of weight loss Some times there is no reason for a 2 lb gain. None that you can remember anyway.  Little things might give an indication what the scale will say, tight rings means water retention could be a couple pounds, haven't pooped depending how long could be a few pounds, drank a bottle of wine 3 LBs. These are all variables that could  make one want to just jump on and demolish the scale.  Drinking can  screw with  weight  for 2-3 days all due to water weight gain.  I am thinking it is just not worth it, the drinking that is.   This all might come down to leaving Jenny Craig for AA!    I have been down that route in my 20's and lets just say I lost a lot of weight just not drinking. It was a side effect of clean living.   I was  living on my own, pretty damn broke and not drinking. I was also a freshly divorced 27 year old with a  few  insurance company jobs varying in "horribleness"   and a band that was gigging all the time. It was the best of times and the worst of times.  I weighed 55 lbs  less than I do right now I was single and a singer in a rock and roll band. It was fun and horrible.  Divorce is a great for the waist line but tough to recover from emotionally.  I felt good but still worried about my weight and was also trying to be tan and blond. I have given up on being blond and tan and went back to what "God" intended  as far as color scheme goes.

 It is very interesting that everyone I know has an opinion about my hair color and for once in my life I could give a shit what people think I should do with my hair. That is a gift of being in my 40's. I do not mind being in my 40's I do not  yearn to be younger because believe it of not I enjoy being a little more mature or wiser. I think I just changed the subject in order to stop talking about drinking! Quick look over here and forget all about the drinking thing. Not ready to tackle that yet. Once a week is the goal until I grow up a bit more. OK?

So in case you have not guessed everything was fine last night until  the mail came. A huge package with all Jack's incorporation things came so we ended up celebrating.   There  was a really cool stamp thingy to emboss "things" with some sort of official seal. Very fancy for a plumber and very Martha Stewart.  The best part is that no one can take our house if he "f's" up! It is a huge reason to celebrate. His cousin and friend came over and the next thing I knew I was munching on chips and salsa and sipping (sipping!) on a bottle of fantastic Chardonnay. I am not hung over and for my punishment I have already done the laundry, changed my sheets, did the dishes and battled the dog hair on the hard wood floors. Also the scale served as Priest as I  was 1 lb more than yesterday. Time to move on stay positive and get moving. I was not going to write this down I did not want to tell anyone but I am a good catholic (well Catholic, not really a good one , I only have one kid and do  not go to church)  but  I am starting to look at this like confession. How many Hail Mary's shall I do????

2 comments:

  1. Mary, If I might suggest- try not to weigh in every day. Believe me, I have such a hard time with that and when I began my latest WW journey I said I was only going to weigh in on my weigh in day and did that for awhile. I have slipped and have gotten back into the habit of weighing almost daily and it's just not good. Being aware of what you are doing with regards to food/activity is really your best gauge and then let the one weekly weigh in tell all. It messes too much with the psychological part of this game to see the scale every day...really I know this for sure! :) xoxo

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  2. Mary, this is so hysterical! I'm loving reading your blogs. Sorry it took me this long to catch on! I usually "FB" from my phone and can't access links. I'm feeling your journey and sharing your frustrations! I was down 20 at this time last year and feeling on top of the world and slowly ate (and drank) it all back. Oh well, that's what Mondays are for right? Fresh starts! Stay strong, sister! Love you!

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