Can't wait for the weekend

I know I can't possibly be the only one that's thinking this... but I just can't wait for the weekend.  It has been a loooong short week... But one of my fave co-workers and I went out for "my boss makes me cry" drinks today (but don't feel sorry for me, I'm seriously so awesome it doesn't even matter). We each had 3 martinis - delish.  I wish I took a picture, they were so yummy!  Pomegranate Martinis with blueberries (or later on, blackberries - I suspect they switched the fruit because they were getting low and we had already had 2 martinis by that point!)

What are you doing this weekend?  I'm planning on catching up on my Judge Judy on DVR, watching Going the Distance, and MAYBE working out.

PS: Losing Weight Benefit Number 67:  You feel the effects of alcohol MUCH faster :)

Biggest Loser Monday

I watch the Biggest Loser.

I don't agree with their philosophy on faster is better weight loss.  Or that they should look purely at weight loss rather than fat loss.  (Theoretically, a contestant could cut off their leg and lose 40 pounds and it should count towards their percentage weight loss)

But I watch it anyways.

Why?... Well it's motivational, and the contestants personal stories pull me in.

Other than that, can someone please explain the hypocrisy of  the show?  If it's supposed to be motivational and try to get America off the couch and being more active.

Then why is it 2 hours long?

I went to Jared

I went to Jared to get my ring sized, turns out I'm a full 1.25 sizes down from when I last had my ring size measured before I was engaged (and only 70% of me was curious to know my ring size so I could casually drop hints to my then boyfriend/now fiance).

Tomorrow I have the day off and I'm getting my dress altered.  It's a little bit too long and I need to trim it down.  Other than that I think it fits pretty well.  Overall I'm excited to go to a store with flattering mirrors in every direction so I can check myself out in the dress again.  That sure beats walking around in my bedroom with the door locked screaming at my fiance that he can't come in looking at it sitting in the closet in it's bag.

Since I have the day off and the fiance doesn't I think I might go catch Black Swan.  I just need to see it.  If I haven't mentioned it before, I have the teeniest girl crush on Natalie Portman.   LOVE HER!  And I just saw on the Golden Globes that she's pregnant.  Oh she's going to have a cute little baby :) 

Putting Myself Out There

Thank you to all of my friends and family that read this blog, and thank you to my new readers.  I'm really getting excited about putting my story out there for the world to see and to be held accountable by all of my readers.  I know that you are few and far between right now, but I do appreciate you all so much.

It's beyond motivating to share my story with you and to hear your feedback and read your comments. 

I just mentioned something out loud to my fiance.  Until I said it I wasn't sure that I even had this as a goal.  I want to have 100 followers by the end of 2011.  A lofty, yet not at all unachievable goal. 

So there it is.  My story will be heard!  Thanks for being there for me :)

1 Year of Weight Loss

I am not 100% sure of the date, but I'm relatively positive that today marks the one year anniversary of my weight loss journey. As you can see from my incredibly awesome before/after post I wrote at the end of 2010 I'd say I've done pretty well for myself.

Somethings you can't really see in a picture so I thought I'd write down a few of the thoughts that I had before and after.

Before:
-I'm so fat
-These clothes don't fit
-I have to untag about 30 pictures after going out last night hanging out with my friend who appears to work as a paparazzo (yes, that is singular for paparazzi)
-I feel like a slob, may as well eat 2 gallons of ice cream and a dozen cookies (maybe that's an exaggeration but still it doesn't seem to far off looking back)
-Candy out in the office? I'll have 10 pieces, they're small so it won't hurt me any...
-I can't lose weight, I've tried everything - I give up... (this is where Weight Watchers came in to play)
-I wonder if I can get away wearing this shirt I wore in college? What, it's wayyyy toooooo tight? FML
-I have a gym membership and go about 4 times a month so that makes my fit (and I'm lying to myself)

After:
-Check me out, I have a waist!
-Check me out, I have a collarbone!
-Check me out, I am awesome
-Check me out (you get the idea)
-Fitness and nutrition is a priority in my life, I must plan accordingly in order to succeed (for real, this is a regular thought)
-When I have a "bad meal" here is no such thing as "Starting over tomorrow" it's "start again RIGHT NOW"
-I'm gonna be a hot bride, I'm sorry to all you men folk cuz I'm gonna make you do a double take when I'm all glammed up and you can't have me :)
-I am physically fit and can do whatever I put my mind to!
-I'll do whatever it takes to be healthy and feel good
-Wow, these pants fit? I haven't been able to zip them up since (enter date at least 3 years ago here)
-My stomach doesn't appear to hang over my jeans like they used to... that's different
-My cheeks appear to be somewhat chiseled. When did I get cheekbones?
-This picture looks great for a profile pic, but I also REALLY like this one. There are too many good pictures of me to decide!! (There's a problem you WANT to have!)

One piece of advice I'd like to offer those just starting a journey of their own. TAKE PICTURES. Full Body. I know they're intimidating to take because you may not like what you see (yet) but I wish I did and now I don't get to see how I looked along the way. Or show you!

I feel completely different today, obviously. If you're reading this and you want motivation or other tips, please follow me! I plan to keep posting about my journey as it's still not over. If would rather remain anonymous, feel free to email me at thateasley@gmail.com. I'm happy to share motivating tips or give you my two cents for any questions you have. I look forward to hearing from you!!