Saturday, January 17, 2015

Weight Loss Inspiration from Bridget Jones

I have been listening to the audio book "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy". She loses a lot of weight and her observations are hilarious. It's funny to read when she goes off the rails and does it so well that the
nurse whisks her to a group where she is the one who has fallen off the wagon the most spectacularly. I mean if you are going to cheat, do it in a big way!

I want to clarify I want to meet Bridget Jones after her success,
not at the part when she falls off the wagon.

This was what my week felt like. I had tremendous cravings for carbs and chocolate (thank you hormones) but I didn't find they satisfied when I ate them. So I ate more. And so the cycle continued. Sigh. I didn't drink my water nearly enough either (more sighing). Now it's the weekend and we have dinner plans at a restaurant and then tomorrow is the boy's 7th birthday party. Pizza and ice cream cake anyone?!

I also haven't had any energy at all to do my c25k program. I'm hoping to rest a bit and shake my head to get things going again.

If Bridget Jones can do it, so can I!


I'm sharing this post with these linky parties.

16 comments:

  1. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeThursday, January 22, 2015

    It's hard to stay on the wagon when there are so many holidays, birthdays, and Krispy Kreme so close to home...the place my husband loves to drive through and bring home! :)

    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY.

    Blessings,
    Cindy

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    1. ElizabethTuesday, January 27, 2015

      It seems like there is always something for sure. I just really like food ;)

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  2. Sherry Clitheroe (writing as Abigail Leigh Reed)Thursday, January 22, 2015

    Ugh... I hear you! You should stop by my blog (lifewithlorelai.com) and check out Audio-Walkers on my blog-- the post is called Healthy Start To A New Year. Let's get motivated together! :) Thanks for sharing at Oh My Heartsie Girls WW. :)

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

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  3. UnknownFriday, January 23, 2015

    Thanks for linking up to WW. Hope that you find the motivation then let me know the secret - because I am right there with you girl!

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    1. ElizabethTuesday, January 27, 2015

      jenny perez, it worked yesterday but I had to get "angry" to motivate myself!

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  4. Karren HallerSunday, January 25, 2015

    Bi Bridget, there is no easy path to weightloss but there are great rewards with each week of your journey, I recently lost 39 pounds, it took me a year and half with the encouragement of my brother who is a health coach, and today 2 years later, Im still working on it daily to maintain. It is when you reach out that it helps you get through the rough times and journaling on your blog is the best!!! You are doing great!!!

    Google Skinny Water, its really refreshing!!

    Thanks for sharing on The Oh My Heartsie Girls Wordless Wednesday!!! Hope you can stop by again!!!

    Have a fantastic week!!!
    Karren~Oh My Heartsie Girl Host

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    1. ElizabethTuesday, January 27, 2015

      Congratulations on your 39 pound weight loss! It sure is a daily journey. Thanks for the encouragement!

      I'm definitely going to check out Skinny Water. You have me intrigued.

      See you next Wednesday!

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  5. Creative K KidsMonday, January 26, 2015

    I need to get serious about losing weight too. Hope this week goes great for you! Thanks for linking up to last week's Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I've pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.

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    1. ElizabethTuesday, January 27, 2015

      Hi Tammy,

      It does take a defining moment to really make you just go for it. It takes me a long time to build up to that point, unfortunately but when it hits I go full throttle. I hope you find your inspiration when you are ready to and that it is a success.

      Thanks for Pinning me! I'll see you at next week's party for sure!

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  6. UnknownTuesday, January 27, 2015

    Oh man you sound like me. I try so hard to stay away from sweets but I always feel like I need them. Anytime I eat I dont feel full until I have something sweet afterwards. talk about sighing! I wish you lots of WILLPOWER!! Thanks for linking up at totally terrific Tuesday! I hope you come back this week too and link up more inspiring content! The pressure is on now haha. Have a great week!!
    jess @liverandomlysimple

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    1. ElizabethThursday, February 05, 2015

      Thanks for the encouragement. I'm desperately trying to resist the sweets as I too need something sweet at the end of a meal to feel "full".

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  7. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonWednesday, January 28, 2015

    The word diet just makes me want to eat. lol! Seriously, when I try to diet I find myself craving more. I am better off just staying busy and cutting down on portions. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. ElizabethThursday, February 05, 2015

      Interestingly, my 8 year old daughter was asking if I was on a "diet" the other night at dinner because I make a separate dinner for myself. I am very cautious about how we approach dieting and body image to the children. I explained that everyone's eating is called their diet but I am adjusting mine by making healthier choices. I was truthful and it actually put it into perspective for me also.

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  8. UnknownThursday, January 29, 2015

    Sounds like an interesting read. I'll have to check it out. My husband and I are embarking on a weight loss-eating health plan for the year. Thanks for sharing with Scraptastic Saturdays.

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    1. ElizabethThursday, February 05, 2015

      Andrea, it's definitely fiction but I enjoy a good weight loss journey and entertaining at that! I wish you and your husband all the best as you focus on a healthier lifestyle.

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