He's CRAZY!!!

New Post on the Shrinking Jeans Blog!

Proof that my husband is absolutely CRAZY!!!!

To read it click HERE.

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This one will not be active much longer....

Thank You!

New Blog Site

When I first started the Mirrors Never Lie blog, I was blogging only for myself.  I didn't think anyone would really ever see it.  Although it is out there on the web, I never dreamed it would actually be read.  It was a place I could come to write about my struggles with obesity, and served as a therapeutic measure of dealing with my lack of self worth and I hoped by writing about my feelings I could better cope with my eating problems.  And for a while the Blog did remain anonymous.

And then they came...

Sporadic readers from around the world, until my stats registered at least one visitor per day, but often many more.  And I began to get followers.  Not many.... but some.  I have another blog as well, one that is not anonymous, about my family and life.  However, my weight struggles are never mentioned.  But it was this blog, the anonymous one, that received the most views.  I realized then... maybe I'm not just blogging for myself.  Maybe I'm reaching people.... people that can relate to what I write.  People that are going through the same things that I am.   Maybe it helps them to read that they are not alone.  I know it helps me to know that I am not alone, that there are those that return to my blog over and over again, sharing this Journey with me. 

When I created the blog, there was not a lot of thought put into it.  My first post, self titled "Mirrors Never Lie" inspired this Blog's name.  I did not do any research, or put forth any thought in naming the blog, since it was just for myself.  Since it has been created, I've looked online and there are numerous references to Mirrors Never Lie, all relating to Anorexia. Since then, this blog has changed course just a little.  I still blog about my thoughts, feelings, and struggles, but I also blog about Products, Recipes and tips I have found helpful, as well as the diet program I am on.  I have thought often of changing the Blog name to one more relevant and finally created a new Blog yesterday titled Shrinking Jeans.  You can see the new Blog here.

If you have been following this Blog, or coming back to "check in" on my progress,  PLEASE subscribe to my new Blog Shrinking Jeans. 

I will keep this blog going for a while until the new Blog takes off. 

Thank you... everyone.  I love each and every one of you, and your support has been wonderful. 

Valentines Day

Valentines Day....... A day of Love, Devotion, and CHOCOLATE!

Every year for Valentines Day the kids always get loads of chocolate.  Between friends, relatives, and their class parties, it is like Halloween all over again.  This year was no exception. 

I thought Valentines Day would be harder for me.... diet wise. I haven't eaten any sweets in 7 weeks! Nearly 2 months!! And to make matters worse, I'm on my period.  A time when I am NOTORIOUS for eating an entire bag of candy.  Mostly Hershey Nuggets. YUM! 

I didn't figure I would be able to avoid the temptation of eating just one, teeny tiny piece of candy.  Especially if caramel or peanut butter is involved..... or Toffee.  I LOVE chocolate with toffee, caramel and/or peanut butter. 

About Face

Last night a friend (who is also doing Medifast) sent me pictures of her face from before Medifast, and a current picture now that she has been on Medifast.   We both are the same height and have a starting weight of about the same, and started on the same day.  She has lost slightly more than I have so far, but already her face is slimming up. 

I decided to take a face shot of myself and compare it to my "before" pics I had my husband take when I first started Medifast.  And  MY face has slimmed up some too!! My husband has been telling me that it has, but until I could compare the photos I didn't believe him!  I still have a long way to go..... but WOW!  I was SO thrilled to see a difference already! I knew I had lost several inches overall, but we didn't measure my face.  ;-)

Drinking Binge

Medifast recommends getting a minimum of 64oz of water in each day.

This has always been a struggle for me.

I know that water is reported to help with weight loss and improve your skin or complexion, and I have told myself numerous times in the past that I HAVE to start drinking water..... but, I've never been a big drinker. (and I'm not talking about alcohol).

Block Party -

This past weekend I went to a Block Party that a friend was having.  Everyone went down to the community pool and swam with the children...... everyone that is, except me..  
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I sat out, not even wearing a swimsuit there, because I was too ashamed.  So I sat in a chair, in the shade, in my jeans and t-shirt watching all the others swim.  My husband encouraged me to go back home and grab my suit and swim with everyone, but I refused, insisting that NO ONE wanted to see me in a swimsuit.  
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I didn't want to be the one that everyone whispered about (not that they actually would have), but I just knew that if I went swimming, or had my swimsuit on, they would laugh, and point, and whisper...... So instead, I was the one everyone was looking at pointing to and probably whispering about  because  I am sure I seemed anti-social.
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And I was struck once again this weekend of how much I want to lose weight.  How much my weight has been hindering my life. How MUCH  I am missing out on because of MYSELF.   MY weight, MY insecurities, MY low self-esteem, MY issues.  
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I need to change........ I'm Ready for a change.