It's almost March...Spring is near!

First things first...diet update, this is week 7 & total lost now is 12 lbs.  Not what I was hoping for, but only losing 1 lb per week these last few weeks, is still better than gaining...which is what I would be doing if I wasn't dieting. It is a little depressing...seeing that Spring is nearing and I really don't want to be a fat pig again this year during the warm months!  That is how it was last year and I never had anything cute to wear and also felt gross & self concious constantly. We are going to Disney in May and Pentwater in July & I want to look and feel good, so I can enjoy myself and also be in pics and not be embarrased to show them to people:)

It also helps to look the best I can when meeting new people.  Last week was the first get together with the Mommy's Turn To Wine Group.  It was a pretty good time and most of the ladies were nice and friendly.  Since then, I have started a group called Crown Point Ladies Meetup Group.  I started it on Meetup.com and started a Group by that name on Facebook.  I guess we will see what comes of it!

Oooh, I also got an E-Reader with my Birthday money...I looovve it!!!  Can't imagine I went so long without getting one...and an iPhone for that matter, I love that too!

My Birthday Week :)

Yesterday was my Birthday...I am now 36 years old~if ya round up my age now, it's closer to 40...UGGH!!!  I got a great gift though...an iPhone! Now I have joined the rest of the millions of Americans that have had one for YEARS now.  Had a nice time visiting with old friends in IL and saw the family for my B-day dinner.

Oh yeah, diet update...total lost to date is 11 lbs.  Now on to the next topic.

Tonight I will be meeting some new ladies from around here at Mommy's Turn To Wine.  Month's ago, just after we moved here, I was trying to find a way to meet some women around here.  Obviously, I had no luck!  Surprisingly, in the free paper in the mail last week...I came across an article on a group just like I was looking for.  They meet up once a month at a restaurant in the area.  I am getting a feeling that they may all have young children...but I shall see later on tonight I guess.  

We are having a nice little warm up with the weather this week, so that's been a great change.  Pam plans on coming to visit this Saturday, that'll be nice...we haven't seen her in a while.  I am also taking Alyssa to see the Justin Bieber 3-D movie...I hope she asks a friend to come with:)

 

More Snow & FREEZING Temps!!!

Here I am again with my weekly blog!  First things first...DIET!  Today is week 5 and my total weight loss is at 10 pounds.  According to most diet information websites, losing 1-3 lbs per week is the best in terms of keeping it off...so I guess I'm on track.  At this rate, I would actually be able to meet my goal of losing 50 lbs by the Summer (June:)  Once again, my fingers are crossed to meet this goal since obviously, I won't make my original goal of losing 20 by my Birthday...which is a week from today.

John is off this whole week & Alyssa was off most of last week due to the snow and bad weather.  I can't wait to get the house back to myself:)  I am really getting sick of this weather...come on Spring!  BUT, I'm still not ready to DRESS for the warmer weather yet, so it's OK for a little while longer.

We are going back to IL for the weekend since John actually has this Saturday off, it really sucks him working on Saturdays now.  We are going to the Lasky's to hang out with our friends we want to see & Lyss will have fun with the girls.  Sunday we are having my Birthday dinner at the P's.

Still no luck looking for a job...employers must think I'm a real loser!!!  Got called for ONE interview at the tanning place, only for them to call the day before saying they will call back to reschedule...still waiting for that call!  All the rest of the places either do not contact me at all...or send rejection emails:(

On a different note...today, February 8th is a sad day because my Nana died 14 years ago.  I cannot believe it has been that long.  It really makes me sad that she never got to see me get married or meet Alyssa or any of Jeff's girls.  Some things just suck.  I know it is part of life but it still doesn't make things any easier.

SNOWMAGEDDON/SNOWPOCALYPSE~Chicago Blizzard of 2011

Today I have been on a diet for a month.  I lost ZERO LBS this week which sucks, so my total weight loss is only 8 pounds:(  Oh well, I am eating healthy, sticking to it and will keep chugging along!

Today is also February 1st...little Bella is 2 years old today!

It is also the BIG Chicago Blizzard of 2011...snow day tomorrow:)