Saturday, December 17, 2011

Hola Chicas!

Hola Chica Choos! (one of my friends used to call me chica choo & I loved that name!

So last night was the big party for work and I am happy ot report that I did pretty well. There were alot of great food choices and I feel like I did well in making good selections. There was a wonderful salad, (w/ ranch dressing!! yay!) Steamed veggies (cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, zucchini) salmon, roast beef, a chicken breast with a raspberry sauce on it that was delicious, fresh fruit, rolls & butter & some of the most delicious looking desserts ever!!! I had a little something before going because I had eaten at 11:30 am & was pretty much starving when I got home from work. At the party, I had a yummy tossed salad, 1/2 of the raspberry chicken breast (hubby ate the other half) one small slice of roast beef, and about 2 bites of the salmon (that was actually really really good!) I had a few pcs of fresh fruit, some of the steamed veggies (about 1/2 cup) I skipped the roll & butter but I did get a slice of Italian creme cake. I had intentions of eating only 1/2 of it but OMG, it was spectacular and its something I rarely ever get so I ate every last bite! :) It was worth it! I was waiting all week to go to this dinner & I feel like I did really well passing up all the other temptations & catered lunches at work so I don't feel bad about it at all! I told myself at the beginning of the week that if I didn't want to weigh in this week, I didn't have to. I gave myself permission to enjoy myself,however, I found myself not wanting to partake in all of that food. It just wasn't worth it to me. Instead, I weighed in today as normal and I actually lost .6#. I was thrilled and I will take it! Getting through this week was challenging at times, but I prevailed & I wish I could put into word how great I feel about myself. I AM stronger than I ever thought I was and I have proven to myself this year that will determination & "Want"power, anything is possible! I hope I don't come off as bragging....not intended to come off that way. It is just such a victory for me and I wanted to share it with you all because I know you know where I am coming from. I seem to be stuck in the 170s again! Just looked back at my weight tracker with WW & I am teetering between 176-178. (sigh) Its frustrating but at least Im not gaining.

So another party tonite but I'm not worried about it in the least. I know I can keep it under control. So that's my thoughts of the day. I hope you are all doing well and are having a great weekend!

((HUGS)) to all of my Chicas!
Sherri

8 comments:

  1. Sherri, you are not bragging, but even if you were, you can always brag to us. You are a rock star!!! Losing during this holiday season and with all the parties is a real accomplishmet! I'm proud of you! Have fun at your party Chico Choo...hugs from me to you!! (hey that rhymes!!!)

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  2. Brag away, Chico Choo! Not that you are bragging at all, but that is a huge success! Great job! Have a great time at the party tonight!!

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  3. I say you earned bragging rights! I know what you mean though, I want to shout out how proud of myself I am sometimes, but I don't want to make anyone else feel less successful because they had a rough day. WE ARE ALL SUCCESSFUL because we are all still doing this!!! I am so stinking proud of you girl. It truly is all in our heads, how we wrap our heads around what is important or not.
    You my friend are a LOSER!!! And in December no less:) Woot!!!

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  4. Hey there, that is great about the weight. And you did great at the party. I hope you have fun tonight also and remember we are always here for you no matter what you have to say :-)

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  5. Brag away, we are always glad to hear it. I'm glad you were able to enjoy your holiday party instead of stressing about it, I hope you have a wonderful time at your party tonight :)

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  6. You are doing so well this holiday season!! Isn't it great to know we can stay healthy and have fun at the same time! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday!

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  7. Hey Sherri! Thanks for the kind words today. You are, of course, right. 10 pounds (especially when it's completely fat, which I'm sure mine is) is a large amount. And at this stage of the game it does take a huge effort. I felt frustrated earlier this week- felt like I was backsliding - my worst fear- but I'm better now. I'm not backsliding. :) Have a great day!

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  8. Hi All,

    I had to close my blog, and set up a new one, because I was having so many troubles with it. Here's my new blog address...

    http://glutenfreelosingweight.blogspot.com/

    Hope to see you all at my "new" blog.

    Minichick

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