Me as the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man

Just a quick post to let you know of a non scale victory....

....I think of non scale victories as gifts to brighten the day.  A few days ago when the weather turned chilly, chilly enough for a jacket, I pulled out my down vest that has always been too snug to button.  I didn't even think about it when I put it on, but after I buttoned it and it was PLENTY big, I thought "OMG, it's buttoned and roomy."  It made my day!

Don't you love how these moments just "sneak up" on us?

I almost didn't share this photo because I thought I looked like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man!  Ha. Ha.  
Then I thought, no I need to be more transparent with my readers in case it may help someone.

To my blog girlfriends, thanks for all of the support helping me avoid eating Halloween candy today.  I was successful: no candy or dessert at church tonight!  You guys totally rock!

It would LOVE to hear of your non-scale victories.  Tell me about them.

Thanks for reading.  Have a great Sunday.

Healthy Day at the state fair?

Rockin' it out with the kids ;)

This pic looks very Vanna White"ish".  Roasted corn...yummmm.

Krispy Kreme doughnut burgers and funnel cakes...maybe a clue as to why we are fat.

Everyone eats lunch, but me.  Couldn't find any reasonable healthy food nearby.  

Julia & Daddy on the Flying Bobs

Julia was afraid she'd get on a scary ride and just "freak out"!

Before starting this healthy journey I would have NEVER posted pictures of myself.  Trust me.  Just check out facebook.  Sometimes these non scale victories sneak up on me, but always feel great!

on the ferris wheel

My lunch/dinner, chicken on a stick with fried rice

fried oreos

funnel cake, I think it was a hit.  

250 pound watermelon

522 pound pumpkin

Interview with Julia after riding The Flying Bobs (her 1st grown up amusement park ride).

I consider this day a success.  I didn't consume the funnel cake or fried oreos.  Yea! Not even a taste.  I didn't want to mess up my dairy free, gluten free experiment.  Of course there could have been some hidden somewhere...just didn't want to knowingly consume any.

I think a fun day was had by all.

Do you try to eat healthy at the fair or throw caution to the wind and eat lots of treats?


Have a healthy Wednesday.

Take care,

What I ate today!

 After requests of what I've been eating, I thought I would post what I ate on Saturday.  O.K. drum roll please......O.K. it's not that exciting.  Here it is:

Breakfast, well this was really lunch by the time I got around to eating, oops:  oatmeal with an apple, cinnamon, peanut butter, Sun Crystals, Garden of Life Super Seed

For snack I had some leftover chopped raw fruit & veggies from the fridge:  cucumbers, apple slices, baby carrots, and a small handful of pecans.

Dinner:  ribeye from Earth Fare (no antibiotics, no growth hormones, vegetarian fed), steamed broccoli  with organic butter, and Vitaminwater zero. .  I can't always afford to buy "pricey meat" but if I find a good sale I'm all about it.

Just add in lots of h20 & that's it.  I didn't get any formal exercise in, but did manage 7,000 steps according to my pedometer.  I'm going to the gym in the morning for cardio & weights.

I'm trying to concentrate on protein, fruits, veggies, and some grains.  I'm also trying to pay attention to how I feel after eating.  I noticed having a little abdominal pain after the oatmeal, not much though.  Then after dinner, I felt a little quesy.  The same thing happens to me after eating eggs.  I wonder if it's the fat?

Anyway that's it...still trying to experiment to see what works best for me.

Wanna hear an awesome non-scale victory today!?  I was at church today walking to pick up my "little pumpkins" when someone I used to date (when I was skinny & hot) stopped to speak to me.  His eyes actually followed my body down & back up.  You know like your boyfriend would always do when he saw a fine looking girl.  I thought, YES!!!!!!!!  This is a great day!  Of course I told my husband & he said in a sort of kidding like tone, "oh, (wink) you're just getting hot for your next husband."  Which is so not true.  I'm doing this for me!

Hope you have an awesome day!

Be healthy.  Be strong.

Take care,