Rip off the band-aid...

How many times have you put a band-aid on a problem?  As a mom, I can't tell you how many times I've told my kids that by putting a band-aid on a cut, it will heal.  I suppose in some way that is true;  after all, band-aids DO keep out bacteria that could hinder a wound's healing.. but there are some things that you just can't slap a band-aid on.  Like a weight problem..

Stay with me here, while I explain:  How many of you have gone on a "diet" by using diet pills, herbal teas, scales to measure food, or yucky pre-packaged box meals?  Ok, I see you raising your hands out there.. (not really, I'm not psychic..lol).. but seriously though..  

Let me ask you this.. How many of you got the results you wanted?  What?? No hands? Cat got your tongue?  Here's the thing.. in order for you to get results, you need to do ONE thing; and that is change your lifestyle!  It doesn't take rocket science for you to figure out that eating more calories than you're burning doesn't work: neither do pills, or teas, or measuring food for the rest of your life.  Nope, losing weight starts with YOU!  Your choices, your behaviors, and your actions dictate your results.

Now, what if I told you there was a way that you could get a TON of nutrition, and fewer calories all by drinking a milk shake?  And, that this "magic milk shake" IS a means to an end; a SOLUTION to your weight problem.  I know it sounds crazy, and if someone would have told me this information a couple of years ago, I probably would have laughed in their face. Here's the thing, it is true! I am living, breathing, healthier, skinnier proof, that by drinking two milkshakes a day I have learned to change my behavior.  I have lost over 110 pounds in 11 months. (If you've been following my blog, you'd know that 3 days ago, that was 108 pounds)..  

I have your attention now, don't I?

If you're still measuring your food, taking dangerous diet pills, or drinking nasty tea, think about this.. Is a band-aid really going to solve your weight problem? Band-aids for weight loss are like spinner hubcaps on your car.  Yeah, in theory it sounds like a great idea.. but in reality... not so much. 

Rip off the band-aid that is holding you back!  Rip off the band-aid that is protecting you from changing your life.  Rip off the band-aid that keeps you believing that there are temporary solutions to your weight problem.




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Not my style....

What a beautiful day.. the sun was shining, the bird chirping, and my bank account took a huge hit! Oops!

As I mentioned yesterday I was going shopping today to purchase new clothes for work. Normally my style (if you could call it that) is neutral tones; mostly black or gray, and jewelery is a minimum. I don't wear heels, I'm not frilly, I don't wear girlie colors,  and I like to be comfortable. Today, I was totally out of my element, and totally LOVING it!  I have to admit, I must have chosen some pretty cute stuff for my self-pronounced "fashionista" daughter to say to me (as she made me model everything I purchased, and then critiqued it), "I really, really, like that on you mom."  Followed by, "I tried once to rock the urban style, and couldn't do it, but it looks really good on you." 

Coming from my daughter, this is HUGE!

So, I am no longer feeling buyer's remorse on my purchases. The fact that I'm not feeling buyer's remorse is also huge. Because I am typically remorseful about any amount of money I spend on myself. I like giving to others instead.. it is just more rewarding, right? 

The lesson I learned today was this:  Although it is slightly uncomfortable to step out of my closet of comfort, if I can open my mind and try new things, I may just find out that it IS my style.  A new style to match a new me! 

When your clothes are too big and you're running low on patience.. 

I must have tried on 15 different tops this morning before I settled on the one I wore to work today. (For the record, that would be the FIRST one I tried on of course!!) I was already running late, and me being the obsessive person I am, had to put away all of the clothes I had thrown all over my bed while I was deciding which one looked the best (or should I say looked the least baggy)..

So, as I headed out the door this morning looking like a wealthy-ish hobo, in my baggy sweater, I decided that tonight on my way home from work, I was going to stop and buy some new tops.   Yeah... that didn't happen.. Traffic happened instead...oh joy!!  Seriously, where did all of these cars come from, and why can't people move out of my way when I want to get to the mall?  I hate going shopping  so when the urge strikes me, I go! (yeah guys, I'm every man's dream *wink, wink*)

Now I am on a mission this weekend. I desperately need to get some new clothes.  I have lost a lot of weight (108 pounds as of today), so I have found it necessary to buy new pants because I would literally be "mooning" all of my coworkers if I didn't. I just don't know why the hell I didn't think about the top half of my body.  I have to wear tank tops under EVERY shirt or else the girls would be spilling out all over the place (which is sooo NOT comfortable for me, unless I'm intentionally flashing for beads..lol)

So what's my goal this weekend, you ask?  My goal is to find some tops that are NOT t-shirts (because I already have 6 drawers of those, and I can't wear them to work), and buy them in bulk (multiple sizes of course because I'm still shrinking).  I'm making one trip out to the mall.. Wish me luck!