Success

I'm down 5 lbs since starting Atkins - woohoo! It feels good to fit into those pants that refused to button a few weeks ago. My default meal when we eat out on the weekends is a salad with the fixins or a bunless burger and side salad. I usually have a South Beach bar and coffee for breakfast, Atkins shake, string cheese, and sugar free Jello for lunch, and chicken and veggies for dinner. I indulge in Cool Whip as a dessert on the weekends so I don't fall off the wagon. Whenever I'm on the verge of making a decision I'll regret, I go to www.sugarfreesheila.com - seeing her amazing results motivates me to stick to it. I don't think I'll ever be THAT thin, but just seeing that glow she has now...I want that. I want to shine. Hopefully I'll have some pics of a thinner me soon to post. I want to track my progress here...so I'll always have a reminder of what planning and dedication can do.

I went running with Trisha tonight and went for a walk last night. This week my goal is to maintain my healthier eating habits while integrating more exercise into my routine. So far, so good. Hopefully I'm down to 145 lbs this time next week. I'm ready for my pedicure (reward for reaching my first short-term goal)

We're running again next week, then we're going to order our Chicago Ghost Tour tickets afterwards. Lots to look forward to in October - ghost tour, party, Jimm Fallon live. I love the fall, especially here in IL. It wasn't quite this festive back in FL. We have mums and pumpkins out front. I don't think we'll throw up any Halloween decorations...Matt thinks they're kinda tacky. I think they can be fun, but it's a little too soon for them, if you ask me.

On another note...David Cook's new CD comes out on November 18...and his new single "Light On" is out now - request it, people!! He is amazing and deserves every ounce of fame and success that come his way. He is pure talent.

There was something else I wanted to add, but my mind just went blank. Oh yeah...Matt's all stressed out waiting to hear about his promotion. Well, it's not "his" for sure, it's just one of those things that has been hinted at over time. He's going to a company event on Wednesday, and the guy who will be hiring for the position is going to be there and wants to meet him. I hope this is for real and they're not just dicking him around. They'd be stupid to pass up Matt - someone who is so hard-working and is successful in anything he does - for someone on the outside. I will just have to keep my fingers crossed and be supportive, no matter what happens. I'll just feel awful if he doesn't get it, though...I know he's been waiting for this for going on 3 years. Ah well...at least we are gainfully employed right now. In this economy, beggars can't be choosers, right? I am not one to buy into all the hype, but I know it's hard to find good jobs right now. So our best bet is to stay put and weather the storm for the time being. At least we get to ride it out together! :) Awwwww....