So, I think I told you guys about my random OMA (out of my ass) lifestyle change. Tonight, I put my hands on my waist and realized that my extra pudge on the sides was almost gone.

Still a lot of work to do on the stomach, but there's definitely movement.

Lazy Susans! REALLY NICE picture frames for wedding photos. And yeah, register for a vaccuum. And a steam mop! Pretty shower curtain? Curtains? Humidifier?

I HIGHLY rec registering at Target! You get to go to the store and zap shit with one of those guns, but you can also go to the site and add stuff!

It doesn't have to be kitchen stuff; I got a charging station and a lamp, among other things.

You SHOULD register; tell Tim that otherwise, you will end up with clown statues and "funny" plaques. People want to buy gifts.

Congrats, Vortex.

I appreciate the inspiration.

I've started a 30 'cleanse' which, in addition to being responsible with my food, includes the 30 day squat challenge (my quads are _screaming_) and 20 minutes of mediation each day.

I thought I might also try to write something (anything) each day...though I don't know if I'll stick to that one.

It is SO time for a change and my backside is making me uncomfortable.

Seriously, y'all, do not repeat my mistakes. I didn't register (funny how you don't do that for an elopement turned wedding) and I got about a billion towels (seriously, we still have some now, nineteen years in) and an incredibly racist cookie jar.

Register. Let the people buy you things.

That's awesome, Vortex.

Bonny, one of the reasons that I think that I've been more successful this time is that I am believing that every bit helps, and I'm forgiving myself when I don't follow the plan.

Vortex, if I could "like" that post I would.

My closest supporter said the exact same thing today. She said it in the context of the squat challenge which is making me super uncomfortable.

I'll take your example and do what I can. I just know that if I don't 'go big', I tend to give up too soon. My otherwise fairly useful brain can sure make up...and give into...the most embarrassing excuses.

Just ignore the next request, Hil. You've already answered it.

That's what I was planning to do, except that the next email sounded really desperate in a way that worried me. I forwarded it to my supervisor and asked her how I should respond.

Steph, register for a Roomba.

Go Vortex! That's great, and I especially like this thinking:

iI am believing that every bit helps, and I'm forgiving myself when I don't follow the plan.

I'm trying to trick myself into that mindset right now. Also, I caved and bought myself a Fitbit Zip, and have been pretty happy with it. It is motivating me to actually track my food, which is helpful.