So, over the past year and 3 mos I have managed to pack on several extra lbs...20 to be exact. I have come to the conclusion that the difference between sluggishly chubby or healthy, happy, and svelte is precisely 20lbs. Anything less is manageable. If you were to gain say 10lbs that's as easy to lose as skipping dessert a few times or salads for a week...etc. But once you reach the 20lb mark, no matter what you do, you are in it to win it if you want to fit back into those skinny jeans. Gone are the days of an "off weekend". When friends getting the UFC fight on Sat nights order Buffalo Wild Wings or grill burgers and dogs, I must now forgo the wings or burger for the veggie tray--sans the dip.
The light at the end of the tunnel is now just a faint glow and I must now address this issue head on. So, to do this, I purchased an elliptical. I had hoped it would be in stock and I would get to jump on this band wagon full force immediately. Unfortunately, it had to be ordered and shipped. My silver stallion is set to arrive on Friday. I cannot wait to jump on this beast and ride off into the sunset of waistline bliss!!
Feel free to eat all the chocolates, candies, cakes, cookies, etc your waistline can handle...and while you do, think of me...sweating to the oldies and eating salads. I shall eat vicariously through your waistline! ;)
~M
congrats....I wish you the best in shedding those 20 pounds...:) I go back to the gym tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you! :) I have faith I can once again slide into my skinny jeans and sit w/out muffin top. :) Good luck w/your packing!! :) How fun--a month long vacay!! :)
ReplyDeleteO.K., so happy elliptical ?!?!? Try some Leslie Sansone while you are waiting.
ReplyDeleteI am on my blog looking at comments and this "Mad Woman" comment comes up. This person talks like they know me, but who exactly is this "Mad" person. Couldn't tell from the teeny, tiny picture.
Welcome to the blogging world.
I feel your pain! :( ...and totally agree about the 20 pound limit. Unfortunately, mine is something closer to 40 pounds. I could blame it on Baby, but Baby didn't shove the cheeseburgers, pizza, fries, and Oreoes down my throat. I have been trying to lose. Seems I take two steps forward and three back, so to hear your enthusiasm helps me be more determined. I hope that helps. When you're riding the Silver Stallion, just be a little more motivated for us- your readers. Today, I start new. We can do it!
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Riding the Silver Stallion sounds more like some kind of suped up sex toy, not as much as an elliptical. ;D
@DTBH...well, "Mad" in this instance should be read more like Mad Scientist, than angry woman...ya know...
ReplyDeleteI've been trying to do an actual walk in the meantime...although, my success rate is about 20% so far...not so great! Eeee