Year: 2004

Do you realize how wonderful it is to be able to take a shower at 10:00 am and then wrap up in a warm towel, fresh from the dryer? Damn, that is a nice feeling.

I’ve called the temp agencies already and have an appointment set up for tomorrow with one close to home. Meanwhile, I’m plotting all the things I want to do in the next few days:

– Tons of updates to Blogomania
– Finally getting a chance to sit and write about all the things I haven’t had time to write about in the past few months.
– Setting up a wedding website with details, photos, etc.
– Registering for wedding gifts.
– Packing – if the last of the house negotiations go through, we have a closing date set for March 15th.

And the one I’m really looking forward to:
– Setting everything up for my “naughty bits” soap company, which will specialize in great things like “Itty Bitty Teenie Weenie Penii Soaps” and the “Tiny Tim Penis Soaps” and other goodies, perfect for things like bachelorette parties and gag gifts! (Anyone interested in sculpting them out of Fimo clay for me so I can make soap molds?)

Matter of fact, I will soon be doing a study of responses to company name suggestions – if you are interested in giving feedback, let me know!

Ahhhh, the joys of being unemployed…

I went to Wal-Mart last night to look for the Body for Life journal that they used to carry (they don’t any more), and ended up walking out with the South Beach Diet book. Reading through it at the store, I was interested in his studies on the diet and blood sugar issues – I’ve been noticing for the past several months that if I don’t eat protein several times a day that I seem to have a lot of the symptoms of low blood sugar. I have to finish reading the book, but I think that I may actually merge the two plans. The diet for SB isn’t that different then the BFL diet – with the exception of the two week no carbs thing. I like the workouts that BFL promotes (you can even do them at home!). I think that going with the South Beach eating plan and the BFL exercise plan will help get me to where I want to be, I am very excited about this, after the program i am thinking on taking indoor spinning coach classes to become a trainer, so excited. 12 weeks. I can do 12 weeks, right? It’s just 84 days. That’s not that long at all. Those who need expert guidance on how to achieve their body goals may consult a weight loss doctor.

I was also looking at the Dr. Phil Ultimate Weight Loss plan book. I haven’t heard as much about it, where I’ve been flooded with SBD positive reviews over the past few months. Now I just need to spend some more time researching – and making up a grocery list so I can stock up on what I need! The fastest way to fail is to not have the right food available!

Generally, I’m happy with how I look. Yes, I know I should lose weight for my health and well being, but as Emily said one day, I have a good figure. I don’t feel like incrediblob walking down the street – most of the time. Then there are times like last night, when it hits me that something has got to give. Jason’s school has a gala this weekend, and I need a “formal” dress to wear. I found dresses in my size, but either the sleeves were too small or it was tight in the wrong places or … whatever, they just didn’t fit.

I haven’t been really doing Weight Watchers in months. I have been watching portions, and I have cut out almost all caffiene – where I used to drink 3-4 cans of Pepsi a day, I am down to 1 soft drink a day, at the most. Sometimes I don’t have any. But I haven’t been counting points like I know I should, so I’m at a stagnant point. Last night I realized that while the wedding is 116 days away, the Body-For-Life program only takes 12 weeks – 84 days. I’m already eating “ok” for the most part, so maybe I could do it this time. Maybe I could push myself to make it through the whole 12 weeks. The exercise will take a time commitment, but I need to do it. I have to make it happen. I want results like this or like this – and the only way I will get them is to throw myself in full force. Come Monday, I’m going for it. Something has to give, and I’m the only one that can make it happen. I can do it. I can do it!