Blonde Logic
Yes. You can.
Well, I susrvived the birtday bash. Mom turned 90 with all the grace I expected her to do so with.....it was a great party yesterday, and so fun to see faces I have known at one point or another throughout my entire life. Old folk who used to be the young parents in the neighbourhood, relatives, friends - it was a great day and wonderful to see mom honoured by so many. 
I could not wear the outfit I had planned as it seems we have brough english weather with us, so I would have froze. I had fortuntely been shopping already so could throw together a cute outfit to do as a cold weather option.
I got so many comments from people, but the best was my life long friend, Alison, who I have been best friends with since I was 8 years old - so thats <ahem> 40 years worth of friendship.
When she saw me, she was STUNNED in to silence. Her jaw dropped and hung there for what seemed ages.....she literally could not find words. When she finally could speak, she uttered that she has not seen me look like I do now since I was in High School....and she was overwhelmed. It was f-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c!!!!!! Her hubby even leaned over ans asked her, "Did Jan have the surgery??" as they couldn't fathom the massive transformation.
The hostess, another lifelong friend, had made 4 big collages of pictures of moms life....and there was one of me and OH from last years birthday party - shocking difference I must admit! My husband couldn;t believe it when he saw it, and we could even see how my diet has affected him - he has slimmed down too!
I felt people looking at me all afternoon - it was GREAT! A year ago, I'd have done anything to avoid someone's gaze, so it was just wonderful, and have been hit on a few times by men while we have been out. heheehhe too cool!
And all the hugs - now I know what a proper, arms all around you hug feels like again!!! My dear darling OH stood by and looked so proud - it was really a wonderful day.
The diet remained firmly intact at the party - which resembled a roman feast. There was BBQ beef, chicken, a roast ham, about 10 different salads - greens, potatoes, taboulleh, pasta, etc. There was bread and every cheese imaginable. Tortialla chips an salsa and guacamole, Goat cheese adn sundried tomato crostini's, bowls overflowing with roasted nuts, strawberry champagne punch and every cocktail imaginable, chocolate cake covered in whipped cream - just every possible tasty food imaginable. lol - when I carried the cake out to mom - i got a load of whipped cream and chocolate on my hands - and I couldn't even lick it off!!! LOL Tempting as it was!!!
And I made it. I had my little mug of veggie soup and a cranberry bar. I felt so proud of myself. I knew this was going to be one of the hardest days of the trip because my firends are FANTASTIC cooks, and as described - always plenty of food to be had. But I did it!!!! PHEW! Glad that is over.
Oh, and I've been shopping - and I am in sizes 14 trousers, which is a UK 16 and shirts off the normal rack in "L" and "M"'s and even bought a Levi's denim shirt that is a "S"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have not taken those sizes off the rack in over 20 years. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh oh oh! Even bought my first Harley shirts that are actually for ladies! Cute little sexy biker tops, not guys tshirts!! And even found a new pair of black leathers with little studs all the way up and down the outside seams! Put them on, showed hubby - had to fight him off from following me into the dressing room!!
cheeky buggger!!! hehehe....so while it is hard going at times - I am so glad to be in control, and I am seeing the benefits daily. Well worth the effort.
No major hurdles ahead - the main event behind us, and faced successfully fills me with a new found pride in myself. I only wish I could report I have been as strong about not smoking as I have been about not eating. :whoopass: (Been having a sneaky one (at least) every day - but never more then 3 - so still somewhat in control. I just realised vacationw as perhaps NOT the best time to diet AND quit smoking. I intend to get serious again when I am back home in the UK.
So - there is my little update and shout outs.
I wish I had time to catch up on everyone's posts but its difficult to get on the only PC in moms house, so I grab my opps when I can.
I noticed a few have been struggling - so I am sending, long distance, healing and strong vibes hoping all can get back on track and continue moving forward.
I miss the daily posts and banter, but feel like I have y'all with me, keeping me strong.
12 days down, 15 to go. This will be the first holiday I have EVER lost weight on!!!
And according to the very few scales I have seen at friends, I am going to be breaking free of the 200's and dropping into the 100's any day now.
Now THAT is a wonderful feeling.
Be well everyone!!!!
Love and hugs yankee style!
XX
I could not wear the outfit I had planned as it seems we have brough english weather with us, so I would have froze. I had fortuntely been shopping already so could throw together a cute outfit to do as a cold weather option.
I got so many comments from people, but the best was my life long friend, Alison, who I have been best friends with since I was 8 years old - so thats <ahem> 40 years worth of friendship.
When she saw me, she was STUNNED in to silence. Her jaw dropped and hung there for what seemed ages.....she literally could not find words.
When she finally could speak, she uttered that she has not seen me look like I do now since I was in High School....and she was overwhelmed. It was f-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c!!!!!! Her hubby even leaned over ans asked her, "Did Jan have the surgery??" as they couldn't fathom the massive transformation.The hostess, another lifelong friend, had made 4 big collages of pictures of moms life....and there was one of me and OH from last years birthday party - shocking difference I must admit! My husband couldn;t believe it when he saw it, and we could even see how my diet has affected him - he has slimmed down too!
I felt people looking at me all afternoon - it was GREAT! A year ago, I'd have done anything to avoid someone's gaze, so it was just wonderful, and have been hit on a few times by men while we have been out. heheehhe too cool!
And all the hugs - now I know what a proper, arms all around you hug feels like again!!! My dear darling OH stood by and looked so proud - it was really a wonderful day.
The diet remained firmly intact at the party - which resembled a roman feast. There was BBQ beef, chicken, a roast ham, about 10 different salads - greens, potatoes, taboulleh, pasta, etc. There was bread and every cheese imaginable. Tortialla chips an salsa and guacamole, Goat cheese adn sundried tomato crostini's, bowls overflowing with roasted nuts, strawberry champagne punch and every cocktail imaginable, chocolate cake covered in whipped cream - just every possible tasty food imaginable. lol - when I carried the cake out to mom - i got a load of whipped cream and chocolate on my hands - and I couldn't even lick it off!!! LOL Tempting as it was!!!
And I made it. I had my little mug of veggie soup and a cranberry bar. I felt so proud of myself. I knew this was going to be one of the hardest days of the trip because my firends are FANTASTIC cooks, and as described - always plenty of food to be had. But I did it!!!! PHEW! Glad that is over.
Oh, and I've been shopping - and I am in sizes 14 trousers, which is a UK 16 and shirts off the normal rack in "L" and "M"'s and even bought a Levi's denim shirt that is a "S"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have not taken those sizes off the rack in over 20 years. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh oh oh! Even bought my first Harley shirts that are actually for ladies! Cute little sexy biker tops, not guys tshirts!! And even found a new pair of black leathers with little studs all the way up and down the outside seams! Put them on, showed hubby - had to fight him off from following me into the dressing room!!
cheeky buggger!!! hehehe....so while it is hard going at times - I am so glad to be in control, and I am seeing the benefits daily. Well worth the effort. No major hurdles ahead - the main event behind us, and faced successfully fills me with a new found pride in myself. I only wish I could report I have been as strong about not smoking as I have been about not eating. :whoopass: (Been having a sneaky one (at least) every day - but never more then 3 - so still somewhat in control. I just realised vacationw as perhaps NOT the best time to diet AND quit smoking. I intend to get serious again when I am back home in the UK.
So - there is my little update and shout outs.
I wish I had time to catch up on everyone's posts but its difficult to get on the only PC in moms house, so I grab my opps when I can.
I noticed a few have been struggling - so I am sending, long distance, healing and strong vibes hoping all can get back on track and continue moving forward.
I miss the daily posts and banter, but feel like I have y'all with me, keeping me strong.
12 days down, 15 to go. This will be the first holiday I have EVER lost weight on!!!
And according to the very few scales I have seen at friends, I am going to be breaking free of the 200's and dropping into the 100's any day now.
Now THAT is a wonderful feeling.
Be well everyone!!!!
Love and hugs yankee style!
XX
