Non-scale victories

Because one is not to weigh in daily, as previously mentioned and is (eh hem) advice I still find hard to take, as I have stepped on the scale 3 out of the last 5 days, one should try to focus on OTHER positives, such as non-scale victories. Like the fact I got hit on several times at the bars on Saturday night. (Granted he was old and wearing a McCain/Palin fleece vest) BUT, it was a legitimate hit. Or, the fact that the Aeropastle jeans I bought several weeks ago (without trying on) that have been too tight in the leg are on my behind right now and don't fit too bad, thank you! Or even the fact that the feed sack full of Halloween candy that is sitting on the counter has not called my name once in the last week. Or that I can work a shift at Darrell's and eat a grilled chicken breast and a lettuce salad and not even be phased by the onion chips or the cheddar crisps. These are victories that do not necessarily reflect what the scale says and they are things that you need to remember when the number on the scale isn't what you think it should be. SO, goal for the week stalker friends, focus on your non-scale victories. Take your measurements, try on a pair of jeans you haven't worn in a while, you will see changes, even if your scale doesn't reflect it.

Now, for other business, I can already hear several of you saying, "bar? Did she say bar? What was she doing in the bar? Oh, I bet she was the DD and she was drinking ginger ale...." Um, no, she was not and frankly, if anyone you were thinking that, your privileges as stalker friend have been revoked. I was drinking and enjoying it. BUT here is the big difference.....Old Jill upon entering her home after an evening of cocktails would have eaten the ass end of a skunk dipped in ranch dressing and covered with cheese then downed a gallon of fountain pepsi and gone to bed. The next morning, old Jill would have made hashbrowns, eggs, toast and sausage because nothing soaks up a hangover like a little grease. NEW IMPROVED Jill ate a bag of chili nacho cheese puffs, downed a gallon of ice water and went to bed. For breakfast she made scrambled eggs topped with salsa drank some more water, then went outside and took a walk. (then went inside and took a nap, at 10 a.m.) Anyway, my point is and keep in mind this is my opinion and my opinion only, I think one of the big reasons one shouldn't drink while on this program is that you lose your inhibition and the same thing in alcohol that makes you think you're a "Solid Gold" dancer makes you think its okay to eat ranch dressing covered skunk ass, or whatever it is you choose to eat when you've had too much drinky drinky.

Another thing to think about if you choose to drink, is that, I realize that if I were to not drink, I would probably see bigger losses, but I am fine with the losses I have seen thus far. ALSO, I know that the decisions I make are what is affecting my loss, or lack thereof, not that the program itself is not working, or that it's the coach's fault.

I guess what I am trying to say is that no matter what program or plan you are on, if you don't follow it, or work at it, it's not going to work. Coach K can't do this for you, I can't do this for you, you can't do this for me. I am the one that let my weight get out of control, I have to be the one that fixes it. I have to own it. (God, now I'm starting to sound like Dr. Phil.) I completely own the fact that I went to the ISU/NE game on Saturday and drank like the college kid I still am at heart. BUT, foodwise, I stayed 100% on track and if I only see a 3 pound loss tomorrow and not a 5 pound loss, I will be okay with that.

Recipe alert! (Got this one from Coach K)

Granola
1 pkg oatmeal
1 pkg Splenda
1 T caramel syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
water
mix dry ingredients, add syrup and add water a few teaspoons at a time. (I think I ended up only using a tablespoon of water) You want the water to just get the mixture to come together. Sprinkle onto a greased cookie sheet and bake 5-10 minutes at 400. Store it in a plastic baggie. I had this for mid morning snack today, it was a nice change up and a good way to eat the oatmeal on the go.