This morning I got on the scale and it said 210. Then I went about my day and hopped on again at 8 pm and it said 208.8 - my lowest post-surgery number. Guess which one I'm entering in my spreadsheet?
I am so relieved to see 208.8 again, and I will be even more relieved when I break through and keep moving downward. It's been almost a month of bouncing around with no real losses, and I'm over it. Over. It.
The last few days have been so busy that I haven't had time to eat much, and today was the same. So I'm hoping the scale will be benevolent tomorrow despite the olives I had with dinner. Dare to dream, right?
Side note: Had a business lunch at an Asian place today. I had checked out the menu and figured sashimi would be safe because it doesn't have rice and would be easy to get down.
People, sashimi is literally just sliced chunks of raw fish. I guess I should have known this, especially since I fancy myself quite sophisticated, having lived in New York for three years. Really, though - chunks of raw fish with some ginger and the green spicy stuff on the side.
FYI, it does go down easy with the band.
Congratulations on the great weight. We're heading to New York next week so any suggestions on where to go would be great. I've heard there are some good spots to do some back alley shopping, but not sure I'll have the guts. Any suggestions on a place to get some good deals - especially for an 11 and 14 year old?
ReplyDeleteBonnie, I haven't lived in New York for eight years so I'm wayyyy out of practice. I go into the city but it's usually for specific outings - meeting someone for dinner or going to a play or taking the kids to a museum. Haven't done much shopping in ages there.
ReplyDeleteCentury 21 down near World Trade used to be a great place for bargains (I worked right near there). I don't know if they have a kids' section though. Actually, I don't even know if Century 21 is still open, although I think I remember reading that they reopened after the terrorist attacks.
So yeah, I'm kind of clueless on the latest and greatest in New York. Try nymetro.com (New York magazine's website, has a great Best Of section). Have a great trip!
LOL on the sashimi comment! It does go down well with the band...much better than the rolls with the rice.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are seeing some scale movement - it's always exciting and motivating. I'm on the post fill diet - can't eat solids right now so I should see a couple pound loss!
Yay Kris!!! I love sashimi-- you know how I love to eat it, with some avocado... mmmmmm.
ReplyDeleteGood for you on the new low-- now don't get stressed if the scale 'boing boings' for a while.
You are getting SO SKINNY. You should be very proud my band sista.
We will have to plan a little outing for you and me (spa day or something) for celebration of our mutual bandiversary in January!!
Congrats on the lower number! You're much more sophisticated than I--can't imagine eating raw fish. Maybe one day I will get brave!
ReplyDeleteKristin.. I am thrilled.. about the new low (believe me this turtle knows the trek well).. Hang in there.. perhaps not focusing is the key.. you have so many things going on..I can see how you can get consumed.. Live in the moment and continue to LOSE!! Nice work.. bring on the 200's because Onederland is calling your name!
ReplyDeleteOh my god! You can practically reach out and touch Onderland! Man I can't wait! Good job, girlfriend!!! And if you and Vanessa are doing a January Bandiversary spa day in NYC, I am DEFINITELY driving down for that one!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the low number!!! (And raw fish is great with the band, I agree. I love to get ahi tuna appetizers. Very low in cals, high in protein, and super yummy!)
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Thanks for the nice notes. I should clarify that this isn't a *new* low, but a return to my low. I'm still happy and relieved, and ready to keep moving dowwwwwnnnn.
ReplyDeleteOnederland before September...that's my prediction...write it down.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 208...that's awesome buttercup.
Ah onederland is so yours...I can feel it! Good job!
ReplyDeleteYou are so close to the 100's! Way to go! I love sashimi, so good! <3
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