Much to my surprise, the scale was kind this morning. This is not my official weigh-in day, just my “how much damage did you do this weekend” weigh-in. And there was no gain (but no loss) from my weekend in Wisconsin. I did well sticking to the no gluten routine, but had a pumpkin pie latte while I was gone so there was casein for sure. And I definitely ate some crap - chips being the most egregious violation. Luckily, it seems like for the most part, I did okay. I concentrated my meals on protein and veggies, and it appears I offset the other food choices with walking. I got in 16 miles while gone. It wasn’t even that hard to do believe it or not. The first day I hit the treadmill in the hotel for a few miles. The next day I did a 5 mile walk while everyone else was getting their respective days started. Then one day we went to a state park and I got a few miles in there as well. I wore my pedometer all around so I was able to track the miles we were walking that I wouldn’t normally even know about. All in all it was good.
A high point of the weekend - I bought a size Large in the regular ladies section of a boutique. Yes, it’s oversized. No question about that. But it’s still a great nsv. Another odd yet high point… as I think I told you, I was certainly the smallest person on the trip… probably not by a lot with 2 of them but I’m certainly in a lot better shape than anyone else. On Sunday night, we were going to hit the pool/hot tub for a bit. I came down in my swimsuit and cover-up and one of the ladies said, “I want to tell you something but I don’t want you to be offended.” I was like I won’t be. She said, “Even though you’re a bigger girl, you have a very beautiful body. You’re so proportionate and so strong. And I don’t think you have any cellulite on your legs at all!” The other woman in the room agreed. I wasn’t offended - I was very flattered. It was nice to get some acknowledgment for all my hard work.
Heading outside for a nice long walk. I am at 203 miles and counting. Today is my last day for the week tally and while I’m already over my minimal goal for the week, I’d like to add at least 4 miles to it today. Hugs to all, Ellen
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And I am so proud of you and so happy for size Large.. I am size Large too! Your body is a killer Ellen, it’s your own creation.
Good job on everything! You are amazing.
Hugs,
Tatiana
Okay, I had to go look up the word “egregious”. LOL
Lovely blog today Ellen. So pleased you did well over the weekend, and man, what a shot in the arm that must have been when you got those comments from your friends. Most times, we only see the “flaws” when we view our own selves in the mirror, so it’s certainly nice when others notice the hard work.
HIGH FIVERS for surpassing walking goal! And another HIGH FIVERS for walking treadmill while traveling. You are my inspiration today lady!
Hugggggggggggs,
Shan
LOL I always do the post-bad day weigh in too, just to make sure I haven’t done any irreversible damage. But it’s awesome that you managed to keep up the hard work on your weekend away. I’m no good at hitting the hotel gyms, usually. I’m sure your weigh in will go fantastic!
I have to say you have inspired me to do something I would never think of and that is workout while on vacation! I think when I go visit my parents at Thanksgiving I will see if my mom wants to go workout so I dont miss out. I cant believe I actually said that, Kudos to you! Cheers for holding your own this weekend! and thank you for inspiring me to consider the same!!
Elayne
I think that compliment they gave you was great. And I think it means that anything else you lose from here on end is just icing on the cake. Good going girl.
I’m so proud of you for staying focused during your trip. Thats a tough thing to do, and how nice to get that compliment!!! and you DESERVED it for sure!!! Your hard work and committment is surely paying off!! Your melting away right in front of us all!!!
Whee! I am so glad you got that compliment about how fantastic you look. And 16 miles, WOW! Congrats on the Size Large. I am almost there with you. Right between an XL and an L.