4 pounds down

Shhhh...don't say anything. The Pudge isn't paying me any mind, and that's just the way I like it. After a week and two days of dieting (Weight Watchers, of course), I'm 4 pounds down. Yup, 4 whole pounds of pudgy is gone. I weighed myself at the gym today, while still in clothes. I had originally weighed butt naked at my Mom's house ten days ago, but considering that the scale is found outside the Women's locker room at my gym, I'm best to keep my clothes on while weighing (in less I'd like to be arrested). Therefore, I may actually be 5 pounds down, but I'm not counting the extra pound. So, 4 pounds it is. See the ticker in the side bar on here? I'm leaving it at 6 pounds down for now and will only start to move it once I'm 7 pounds down (make sense?). I'm too lazy to futz with it now and I want to start fresh on the pounds lost scale (hope that makes sense too).

It's a no brainer that I've lost. I was very focused on WW last week and have worked out for nine days solid, including a 40 mile ride and a 60 mile ride! Today, I tore my upper & lower body down with weights and completed five sets of Plyometrics. That's a lot of exercise. If I keep it up, I should shed down to a reasonable weight within two and a half months. From there, it will be a struggle to lose those last few pounds on my butt and thighs...always is.

You see, I want to be a size 4. However, I feel my best at a six 6, and my body wants to be a size 8-10 (or hell, it would be thrilled to be a 12!) and argues with me all the time. We're conflicted, my body and I, and rarely do I win without major sacrifice and struggle. So, I'll settle for a size 6 these days, and I'm a good two months away from it for sure. Luckily, I'm truly determined this time. My before shots are shocking (no, I'm not sharing at this time, so don't ask). Looking at those is enough motivation, I can promise. I also noticed today how much better my weight workout at the gym was simply from eating better (and less) and drinking more water. My skin looks better too. It really is a science, the whole eat right, exercise and get sleep thing!

Other than that, I've been a sorry sack (just ask Dad and Herbie as they have both had to listen to my bitching, whining and sniveling). Yes, a depressed loser. Partly, I think it's been the dieting and the fact that I'm a little worn down. I also feel I may be catching a bug. So, my mood is matching this state of being, and I got all blue today thinking about jobs. Luckily, I talked to my sweet neighbor who can relate. She's been out of work since last September, and two of her friends were just laid off in the last two weeks. It isn't over, the whole economy mess, and I'm going to have to hang tough, but it isn't easy for morale.

I did apply for three jobs today. I did not write any articles though and I need to get on it. Mainly, I just puttered around my place and took an hour long nap. I did that yesterday too, took a nap. Odd. I don't normally take naps, but I sure needed them this week!

Well, the fight is on again. The Pudge doesn't know it yet and is off vacationing somewhere, I suspect. The Pudge will be back, though, and when my weight loss is discovered, look out! Sigh. It's going to be a brawl I bet, kind of like the kind where two women go at each other in a bar, drunk, hissing and sweaty. I imagine there will be curse words used and dirty tricks (like a broken bottle thrown suddenly without warning). Not on part of The Pudge, either. I'm talking about me!

In the meantime, maybe I should do like my lizard does. I swear that little dragon diets herself. It's like she counts how many worms she'll eat and by God, she won't eat another one no matter how much I wave it in front of her. She lost a little weight over the week I was gone, and I think she's determined to keep it off. She's snoozing on my couch next to me as I type this with her tiny back legs tucked up underneath her. In fact, I took her out today and set her on my chest while I napped. She fell asleep too, right along with me. How adorable is that? I know...crazy dragon lady....