Low: (since I like to end on a positive note!)
Yesterday, I had a strange day. All day long, I was into everything I was doing. I was motivated, I was driven, and I got things accomplished. It was an amazing morning and early afternoon and went by very quickly!
Then, around 2:30 I hit the dreaded (da da daaaaaaa) afternoon slump. I already had my green tea right after lunch and the hot water was too far for me to walk (lazy much?). So, I ended my day on a lazy and grumpy note.
Since I was so tired and grumpy, do you know what the first thing I did was? Grabbed a bag of potato chips I had leftover from Panera Bread and some yummy chocolate/mint Andes candy’s and I ate.
Obviously, I wasn’t feeling my best and I wasn’t feeding my body what it needed. So, while yesterday I didn’t eat well and went overboard on the snacks, today is a brand new day! I can still feed my body what it needs and let yesterday go.
I’m not saying that I eat healthy all the time – I definitely don’t. I’m saying that at that moment, it wasn’t what my body was asking for. It needed endorphins (exercise!), sleep, laughter, or something else. NOT potato chips.
High: (yay!)
I was trying to decide if I should blog about this HUGE high or not. Since I’ve changed my mind on how I look at my body, I’ve been noticing differences in how I feel. I haven’t been weighing myself, but guess whaaaaaaat?!
I went down a size in pants.
I wear a size that I’ve never worn before.
It was about two weeks ago and I was shopping the sales. I walked into Lucky because they had a 50% off sale on jeans. I said to a sales person that I doubt they have my of-so-common size of 31 short jeans. Guess what? They did! Oh and they were too big. Like, huge. Then, I tried on the 30-shorts. They kinda fit, but not so much.
THEN, I tried on the 29′s… and they fit. Like a glove.
Woah. I’ve worn Lucky before and have some of their jeans and I’ve never worn a 29 before!
DAMN!
This whole not weighing myself, not counting calories/points, and eating for my body thing is REALLY paying off! 
I’m a firm believer that it’s not how much you weigh but instead, how your clothes fit you and how you feel.
Oh and let’s not forget that I was on Weight Watchers for almost a year and never had an accomplishment of this size (no pun intended).
Whee!
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How are you all doing today? Have you had a high or low you want to share?
xoxo,
Julie
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Way to go on the high!
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Congratu-freaking-lations! What kind of things are you doing for breakfasts? I feel like that’s a weakness of mine.
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WOOO HOOOO!!!! The “20″ sizes are a dream!!! Good for you!!! I most recently weighed myself for the first time in about 8 days (which is HUGE for me) and I haven’t seen the number since like high school!!!! How’s the cottage cheese kick going???!
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You GO girl!! That’s so exciting! Isn’t that the best feeling – to wake up and be a better you by just trying to change your attitude??
My high? Umm…. I will get organized by the end of today. It’s been a long week of organization. Woof.
Low? My bad attitude. Seriously, the weather and everything are bringing me down. I need to GET OVER MYSELF. The end.
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Way to go, Julie! THat’s awesome about the new pants size- isn’t that a great feeling?!
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Awesome!!! That’s great and congratulations! I’ve been keeping up with you via Twitter lots and you’ve been motivating me!
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Happiness!
I am reading the Slow Down Diet right now (by Marc David) and it is not so much a diet as awareness about food, your way of eating and approach to both. I really recommend it. I also had a great tip (which I must start doing again) and that is to have good nuts and dried fruits in a container in my desk in case I get mid-afternoon lows. My colleagues always have fruit laying around. Both those ideas mean you can avoid grabbing chips or whatever.
I haven’t even bought new jeans in ages. I think I’m going to hold out for a while. But wonder if my size will be in the 20s too!
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Very exciting and extremely rewarding!! I’ve tried to eat like that for a few years now and I still struggle. Lately, I’ve been combining that with loose calorie counting. I still eat what I want and different foods depending on how I feel, but it helps to keep track of how much food my body is asking for. Congrats on the success and feeling good!
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Way to go Julie! Isn’t it rewarding when your hard work pays off, good for you!
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Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ahhh!!! Congratulations!! What an amazing feeling, good for you!! Keep up the awesome work!
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yay! congrats on the new size! that’s amazing!
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CONGRATS! That’s awesome! I’m battling the bulge but trying to take it just from the exercise side for now. Still can’t kick my addiction to chocolate haha! You have a lot of willpower, I don’t think I could not weigh myself. Keep us posted on your progress!
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GOOD FOR YOU! I’ve been experimenting with the not counting calories, not weighing myself – just doing what feels good! I hope I get as good of results as you
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Congrats!!! Wish I could go down a size.
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That is awesome!!!!! There is nothing like the feeling of going down in jeans size!! Proud of you honey!
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Good girl! I think the best weight loss goal is a lifestyle change, just like you are doing. I am very happy for you.
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Congrats on the major high!! I had the same low point today. I received all sorts of bad news and I was grumpy. I did the same thing you did. Right after, I regretted it, but I know I will make a better choice next time.
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I love the Yoga + running combination. It does something for me, but I’m not sure just what yet, but it really does work. I also get natural high’s from new lip gloss and drugstore makeup. It sounds simple, but it’s true.
PS: I’m counting, and I hate hate it. But how can I keep myself accountable?
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What a great post! I too have stopped with the counting calories and “diets”. It’s about moderation, exercise and making better choices!
Good for you and congrats on the jeans!
xoxo
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I am finding that the counting calories isn’t really working for me. I need to go back to what did two years ago – 5 Factor Diet.
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Lady, that is awesome! Thanks for the fun run on Saturday. Can’t wait to run together again!
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Girl I know how you feel. I was feeling down about myself yesterday and ate an entire roll of thin mints. Not cool!!! But I know I can start fresh today!! Love that you are in the 29s!!! YAY!!! XOXO
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congrats on acheiving a goal! of course there’s nothing wrong with potato chips, they are just carmelized potatos and salt. and no one’s ever said so but i think *any* pleasurable activity releases endorphins, so eating foods that give you sensual pleasure is an okay thing to do. i also think it’s better to eat something than stay hungry. see what may happen when you stop micromanaging your weight!
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YAY on going down a pants size!
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How fabulous! Size is so much more important than weight. I’ve always been a ‘heavy’ person – but could still fit into smaller sizes. I learned early on in life that a number on a scale doesn’t necessarily mean anything! Congrats to you on everything – I think you have a truly healthy lifestyle simply because you don’t stress too much and allow yourself those bad days/indulgences every now & then. Keep it up awesome lady!
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Yay! What an awesome feeling! I love how you are so in tune with what your body wants and needs, I’m still in the whole, my body needs that sugar cookie over there. Keep up the good work! And ps-weight watchers wasn’t so great for you, or this is just so much better? I’m trying weight watchers for my new years resolution and I’m hoping it might help get me into a healthier perspective on eating, etc.
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You’re an inspiration! Now if only I would act on being inspired…
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