With the diet starting the day after tomorrow, today is the last of many things for a while. My last smoothie for breakfast, for example.
On Christmas Eve, our office closes at noon and the staff and family go to Benihana’s for lunch – the full spread from salad and soup to dessert. This is my last large meal. At least I’m going out with a bang.
I am using today’s weight for my official “diet beginning weight.” 172 pounds. I knew I’d gain a few over these weeks leading up to Christmas, but I am so more than ready to start this thing. I hate feeling this fat, I hate the lack of energy, I hate waking myself up snoring, and I hate the way my clothes fit. Time to fix it.
The unfortunate part is that I am banned from the treadmill for a while. Remember when I fell a week ago Sunday? Well, I really banged my lower spine, and my chiropractor took x-rays on Tuesday to assess the damage. Not good, but fixable. There’s a lot of inflammation at the moment, and that is why no treadmill until that calms down. He’s hoping that I can start again next week, and I’ll find out more when I see him next Monday.
For those of you participating in the Last-Minute-Chirstmas-Shopping marathon, good luck and may the stores have what you want at 60% off.
December 24th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Sorry about the spine thing-better to rest now than do serious damage. I will post about joining you next week-Have a very Merry Christmas tomorrow!
December 24th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
No shopping for me this evening, just some last minute virtual visiting. I’m excited about your diet. Remember, slow and steady wins the race. Merry Christmas!!
December 24th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
That’s disappointing about your back and the treadmill. I do hope you heal quickly. Enjoy tomorrow and have a very Merry Christmas!
December 25th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Good lucky on the diet. I one of the many who will be joining you. Those pounds sure do creep up on a person.
March 9th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
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