To use my friend Jeremiah‘s words, hello my pretties.
I know, it’s been so long! I feel bad, I really do. After all, for the 5 of you who read my blog, it’s been an excruciating wait. 
So what happened? Well…I sorta took a break. From everything except my ridiculously packed social life. I’ve been out gallivanting since I got home from LA, enjoying the snowy weather, running about doing Christmas shopping and other fun stuff. But enough procrastination – an update is overdue!
So how much did I lose the second month at camp? Ladies and gents, I lost an additional 14 lbs! Woot! I seem to be able to lose exactly 14 lbs a month – which is just fine with me. So in total, I’ve lost 31 lbs since I started this quest back in September.
When my sis picked me up at the airport, my pants were literally falling off while I walked through the airport. Problem! Shopping was…well, more fun than usual! I’m in REGULAR SIZES for tops. Said another way? I’m no longer in plus sizes. I can’t even remember the last time I shopped in regular stores. This is a major victory for a fashion-conscious girl like me. I am overwhelmed with choices. And that’s A-OK with me! Another few pounds and I’ll be in regular bottoms too (this is taking a bit longer…you know, with an *ss that don’t quit, there are special considerations).
So I got home the week before Thanksgiving, just in time for my sister’s 30th birthday party (a 50s party!) The party was super fun and I got to see a bunch of people who hadn’t seen me in a while. Overwhelmingly they all said the same thing – Boy, you look happy!
Interesting.
Sure people commented on my weight, but generally the happiness comment is what I get more than anything else. And I think it’s spot on. I feel GREAT. I’m more energetic. I love my new clothes. I feel like I look good. I am en fuego with the boys, which I shall not talk about here. Generally, I just feel awesome. And apparently it shows.
Since I got home I will admit to taking a little break with the diet and exercise. Not complete meltdown, but certainly struggling a bit with the program. I think that has a little to do with my current lack of a schedule (cough…job..cough). So my New Year’s task at hand is to get my little legs a’ movin’ again. I’ve spoken to one of my camp friends and I think we’re going to do a little food journal exchange.
Future plans? I’m thinking about going back to camp for another few weeks at some point this year. Gotta get a job. And gotta have some fun while I don’t have one! So you know, give me a yell if you’re in town. Let’s hang!
Future plans for this blog? Well I’m going to keep at it – with more regularity. Lots of people seem to struggle with the same things I do, so why not continue to share my little quest. God knows I need the motivation you peeps provide in the comments and on FB and Twitter. So feel free to kick my *ss a little. 
Just remember not to let it stay in vacation mode for too long… the longer you wait the harder it’ll be to get back into the habit.
Start planning now the 5k you’ll do this year and give yourself a time to do it by. That way you’ll have the extra motivation to go to the gym.
You can also find a running group to start running with
Consider your *ss a little kicked
This is my favorite blog yet! You always keep me laughing
Keep at it! Motivation is hard to come by sometimes, trust me I know! Our mutual friend Melanie Spring introduced me to your blog… Love it! Makes me feel that I am not alone! Feel free to check out mine. Good luck to you!