Good news! I lost some more. Not as much as last week but after "Desert Divas" last night I am lucky that I didn't gain. I lost 0.8 lb. And that makes a total of 3.4 pounds in 2 weeks. That isn't too shabby. By the way, Desert Divas is a monthly activity with our Relief Society where we all get together at a restaurant for desert. Last night it was catered at someone's home and we got to try 4 different deserts including this really great chocolate thing that was so rich and I am sure super loaded with fat and calories and "points".
Well, I promised my fat picture and here it is. It was taken in January 2006, about 5 days before I started Weight Watchers the first time. If you can't tell, I am the fat one. The rest of the people are my mom, dad and baby sister "Wu". People who knew me in Atlanta and before know this Becky. This picture is really great motivation for me. I never want to look that way again. That is why I keep it around. Well, I can't wait to see what comes off this week. I will let you know next time. Keep cheering for me! Anyone have any good, fast recipes?
Ahhhhhhhhhh! I can't believe it! I have survived two months with these two crazy people. All day long they make the most annoying sounds in the world. Honestly, I don't know how you people can stand each other when you make those noises. If they think I'm smiling to show contentment, they're dead wrong. The way I see it, I have two choices, give 'em what they want, or just flat out laugh my butt off because of how ridiculous they look trying to get me smile. Admittedly, I do find it humorous. I can't blame them though, it's not like they speak my language, and I certainly don't understand their jibberish yet.
So, just to win you over a little bit, here is the cutest smile I have given yet. Don't go getting the idea, though, that trippling your efforts to make me smile is going to yield anything better. I refuse to encourage such behavior. Really Dad, what would your coworkers think if they heard you making that noise? You people are so insatiable. I could probably smile all day long, and you wouldn't be able to get enough of me. I like the attention though, it makes me feel very happy.
Now that I have captured your attention, we can get down to business. My parents say that they are participating in the 'Biggest Loser' program, but I don't see what the fuss is all about. I have gotten more handsome with every pound I have put on. While everyone fusses over their weight, I bask in the glow of their happiness as I put on every juicy little ounce. As a side note, Doc says I am a cool 14 lbs 10.5 oz today. Not to mention, I am growing taller by the minute. I started at 22 inches and am now 23.25 inches long. Just look at me, I'm growing into a little man.
Well, here it is. I promised to write about my successes (or failures) at weight loss. Today I weighed in at Weight Watchers and...
I lost 2.6 pounds this week!
That is great for me. It puts me that much closer to my goal weight. I am sure that I can't expect those kinds of numbers each week, this isn't the biggest loser after all. As long as it is a loss I am happy. I think that the weight loss has something to do with James but I could be wrong. I have started making "healthy" smoothies every day for breakfast with my new Vitamix so maybe that is helping as well. I promised to post my origial fat picture and I have it but I don't know how to get it online so I will have to wait for some help from Brian. I will post it soon enough. I will for sure have it up for next Friday's Fess Up. Keep cheering for me.
I can't believe how fast time flies. James was just born and yet it has already been 8 weeks. James has been learning all sorts of new things, like how to put his fist and thumb in his mouth. He smiles all the time but for some reason he won't give a big grin to the camera yet. Don't worry I will get one eventually. Oh yeah, and last night he slept from 8:45 pm till 5:45 am. Yes, that is 9 whole hours. I kept waking up thinking that any moment he would wake up screaming to be fed. It just never happened. He is growing up so fast already. Stay tuned on Tuesday when he Turns 2 months old and gets weighed in at the doctors office. Enjoy the photos taken during this last week.
So, last month, my cousin, Val, sent me a great, little, blue bag. I would post a picture but it was comandeered by my niece before I got a chance to take one. Maybe when I visit my sister in a couple of weeks I can get it from her long enough to take a picture. How can you say no to a two year old? Especially one this cute?
Anyway, I was charged with "paying it forward" by my cousin. (Better late than never.) So here's how it's going to work. The first 3 people to comment on this post will receive a special gift from me! I am not sure what it will be but rest assured that it will be great. I promise to get it out within 2 weeks. Now, the catch, if you are one of the super lucky few to win, you will also have to pay it forward. Don't worry, it will definitely be worth it!
Work in progress
"To be angry is to yield to the influence of Satan. No one can make us angry. It is our choice. If we desire to have a proper spirit with us at all times, we must choose to refrain from becoming angry. I testify that such is possible."
--Thomas S. Monson
