Weigh-In: Week 25 & 4th of July

Wow, 25 weeks sounds like a long time!!


This week's loss:  -.4
Total Loss to Date:  -68.8

I was really hoping for a better week....even with the holiday in there.... sigh...  I always seem to struggle when I get close to a milestone that I have in my mind.  Like when I got almost to 50 pounds....suddenly everything slowed way down and one week I even gained.  Now I am so determined to hit the 70 pound mark and I feel like the same thing is happening.  I HAVE to get there next week!  Seventy pounds is an important milestone for me as I have NEVER, on any of my many weight loss attempts, hit that mark.  I have gotten into the 60s several times but 70 has always been elusive.  I seem to fall apart in the 60s and I think that psychologically it will be a boost for me if I can cross that hurdle!  

See what I just said there?  "IF I can cross that hurdle!"  I noticed that after I typed it.  I was going to just change it but thought maybe it meant something.  Am I still doubting myself?  My brain may not have caught up to my body....

I WILL get to 70 pounds...and to 80....and 90....and even 100.  I truly believe that.  Maybe for the first time ever....

How was everyone's 4th of July?  We had a fun time with friends....had about 40 or 50 people over for a cookout, swimming, a fire and fireworks.  I was bad...very bad....  See, I'm doing it again....I know you're not supposed to think of it as BAD, but I still do when I have a day that I am not following the plan.  But I did have fun!!  I had the best of intentions to make these healthy margaritas.....but they tasted like crap! LOL  So when my next door neighbor came over with 2 pitchers of yummy margaritas I just couldn't help myself!

Nothing like a margarita on a hot summer day!!

And then there was food....and lots of it!  I indulged way more than I should have....but still less than I would have a year ago.  I can consider that a victory, right?  Someone brought these maraschino cherries soaked in Fireball liquor and then dipped in white chocolate and sprinkles....Mmmmm!  Yep, I had a few of those....can't even think about the calories!

Oh well, it's a new week.....  On a positive note, in the past I would probably have continued on with my little binge for a while.... but this time I got right back on track and have been super good since then.  I wish the scale had rewarded my recovery but I keep thinking of Weight Watchers theme of "Beyond the Scale."  Even though I didn't lose what I would have liked this week I still had some non-scale victories!

Anyway, here are a few pics of my super cool friends at the party....

My hubby and our extra kid!  (He lives next door but spends a lot of time at our house!)

Bill & Stacey--my Weight Watchers inspiration!!
She has lost like 125 pounds and looks AMAZING!!!

Connor, Chris, Justin & Brandon chillin' by the pool

Mom & Kim

A little beer pong action in the pool...

Cindy, Brenda, Deirdre, Becca, Keith, Mike & Jorryn

Mike & Jackie

Is he adorable or what?

The girls hanging out

Jadan

Chris, Connor & Josh

Double Weigh-In: Weeks 23 & 24

Wow, summer really makes life crazy!  I can't believe it's been 2 weeks since I updated this and tomorrow night is already the next weigh-in....  Whoops!

Week 23:
     This week:  -2.4
     Total loss to date:  65.8

Week 24:
     This week:  -2.6
     Total loss to date:  68.4


So I haven't been posting but I'm keeping at it!  Summer is TOUGH!!  So many temptations present that aren't there the rest of the year....and more get togethers and picnics with friends and family.  But I'm sticking with it and still very determined.  :)

I was really happy with the 2.6 this past week as I had one really bad day!!  I went to lunch with a couple of friends and had drinks with lunch.....shared appetizers (deep fried pickle slices and Southwest egg rolls--AMAZING!)  Then I had a taco salad with one of those yummy deep fried shells...OMG....so good!  That night I went to the Keith Urban concert and hadn't had dinner so I ate a bag of popcorn.....and then we went to Denny's after!  Major calories and I can't even think about the points!  But it all turned out okay.  Proves you can have an occasional indulgence, get back on track and still lose weight.  Phew!  One of my friends has a theory that an occasional cheat day kicks up your metabolism.  Sure hope she is right!

Tomorrow is already the next weigh in so I'll update again then and also fill you in on what's been happening in my world!  Hope you are all enjoying your summer!!