Yesterday morning was the dreaded monthly weigh-measure-in at Curves. You don't actually have to do it (though it is strongly encouraged) but I am making myself participate as part of my 2009 focus. The weight loss was less than I had hoped -- just about three pounds this month -- but I did lose inches. This is possible because I have been building muscle. My calves are hard as a rock and I'm looking forward to short pants season.
I lost 1/2 to one inch everywhere except in my abdomen. That blasted tummy! Even my waist is smaller by an inch. Abdomen is measured around the largest part of your tummy, which is not my waist. I read somewhere that after menopause a woman's body mimics the contours of pregnancy. That is surely true in my case.
Anyway, progress is being made even with just the new exercise program and a bit of dietary discretion. We are heading to San Diego for a long weekend -- and another 50th Anniversary party -- then I will get very serious about the diet thing. Mid-March you can expect that I will report I'm looking like Kate Walsh.
I also reorganized the everyday section of my closet and got rid of three things. I almost kept the pants because they have an elastic waistband (don't you just love those?), but I only wear those pants from a sense of duty, so out they went. Why is it that we say "Well, since it is hanging in my closet I really do need to wear it once in a while, even if it makes me feel really frumpy." There are still a few more things that should really go also. I have trouble getting rid of things that still fit and aren't particularly worn. Baby steps.
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Hello, Miz Lorri. I've been wanting to read your blog for months, ever since you first left a comment for me, but I couldn't find contact info. Lesley forwarded me your blog address last week & I've been reading bits and pieces. Reading about your week in Highland Park made me remember some of the delightful bits of life in NJ -- especially Tim & Lesley.
Thanks for always leaving me such encouraging words. I love Lesley (and am thrilled that she'll come see us for a day next month!). She's one of the people I most enjoy spending an afternoon or an impromptu dinner with. And so, knowing the influence that mothers have in shaping their children (heaven help mine!), the notes you've left me are words that I've read repeatedly when I need to feel acknowledged. Thank you!
It's 10 here in Merry Old England, so I'm to bed. But good luck with getting those inches lost! My mom did Curves & it helped some. You can do it!
--Starr
P.S. Jason laughed when I told him that to keep the tie. We filtered through a lot of clothes when we left the States, but I think he's still got about 10 ties for church.
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