What’s new Ellen?
Okay, Karen, I’m sorry. I was too busy to blog all week. It’s been a zoo. But I had to weigh in for Hot Rods today so I knew I’d be on BuddySlim for sure - saved my blogging time for you.
So first things first - OMG I’m down another 2 pounds. Over Thanksgiving week. Just shocking to me. I felt like I ate too much but I guess I really didn’t. I’ve been feeling a little binge-y lately (chocolate - I know! it’s crazy) but I have adjusted my calories accordingly so I guess that’s helped. My nutrition is probably for sh*t this past week - so that’s a goal for this coming week for sure. The other thing that’s weird is that I didn’t do any exercise at all on Wednesday or Thursday. I fully intended to do Thursday - but Wednesday and Friday just got away from me. I’m already behind in the NYE walking challenge but I have an opportunity today because…
My freakin’ car is on the fritz. The oil pressure light is on and VW cannot get it in until Tuesday. Maybe Monday if I’m the luckiest girl in the world. So what does that mean? It means I’m walking everywhere except to the VW dealership. Fun times. And where am I walking today? Well one place I’m going is…
Burlington Coat Factory. Cheryl finally came over to “shop” my closet. She took 4 armloads of clothes out of here, including 3 coats. I found on TDay that I have no coats that fit. My good long wool coat? Looked like my Dad’s when I was 12. Ridiculous. Clownlike. So Cheryl owns that now. But I currently don’t have a winter coat - I have purchased 2 transitional season coats but it’s nearly December here and frankly that’s not going to work for much longer. So I need a COAT COAT to survive a Chicago winter. Burlington is about a mile away. So I’ll get in 2 miles doing that. Then I’ll come home, change, and walk somewhere else… I have to catch up with myself at this point. I already think Zina and Ellie and Tatiana are already too far ahead for me to catch up with them!
So how did Wednesday and Friday get away from me? Well that would be because I was spending those days WITH MY BOYFRIEND Tim. I’m practicing saying that a lot. Yesterday on the phone was the first time the word girlfriend (as in, ‘the town where my girlfriend lives’) was used. So that means, I think that I have a boyfriend. I haven’t had a real boyfriend in about 4 years. I’ve had an absurd number of dates, as I committed to learning how to date before I turned 40. Which I learned. But since I started dating aggressively (that sounds weird) I haven’t actually done the whole relationship thing. But I am in one now… I have a boyfriend. Okay. <Deep breath>
Back to Thanksgiving - the reactions from people I hadn’t seen in a few months was amazing and very inspiring. They didn’t make me feel awkward or on display - they just made me feel beautiful. That’s true friendship. You all make me feel special and beautiful every day. I hope I can give each of you the same level confidence. Cheers to BS!
Ellen
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Oh Dear,
Skinny clothes goes well with skinny body. Enjoy shopping in a regular sizes section.
Yes, it’s a different world when you’ve gone from dating to “going steady” and progressing to a serious degree of commitment.
YOUR BOYFRIEND, yes, your boyfriend is a great guy…. he was able to catch your attention and appreciate your wonderful personality.
XOXOX
Tatiana
That is so awesome ellen :)…
Congrats on the 2 pound loss!! Awesome!! Keep up the good work. I hate car problems. LOL!! I hope they can get it into the shop soon. Good job on not letting it keep you at home. Great jobo n the walking!!
Congrats on your loss! Keep it up, hope your car gets fixed soon!
I had a unique problem this past week. My w/c threw a brace. Bummer. I ordered a new one on the net. Saved a couple of hundred. I think I have been spinning over rough sidewalks a little too much. My son came and made a new brace so I feel safe again. I need an extra chair anyway. Not going to keep me from spinning though. I like the boyfriend concept. Know of any nice men about 75? Me either. Enjoy those new clothes! Hugs, Marge
ok we don’t hear from you for a few days and it’s all good news from you. Glad you are so happy and have a “boyfriend”. Great job on loosing the weight too. I wouldn’t worry too much about catching up with us all. You know from the last challenge we all have our good and bad walking days. Full speed ahead. Enjoy all the changes in you life. You deserve it.
Yeah that is wonderful. I am so glad that things are going well for you. You deserve it.
Ellen’s got a boyfriend…
Ellen’s got a boyyyyyyyyyyyfriendddddd….
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I hear you on the clothes thing. Since it is finally turning “winterish” here, and NONE of my winter clothes fit. Very frustrating this morning trying to actually look nice for work. I can’t just keep putting on my son’s jeans and wearing too large shirts and tennis shoes and expect the clients here to respect me. LOL
It’s wonderful to hear that you are getting loving comments and compliments from those around you. You’ve worked hard Ellen, and it’s paying off! You deserve it.
Huggggggggggggggs,
Shan
Good job on loosing the pounds, girl! Keep up the good work - that Tim is one lucky man for sure =)