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October 16, 2009

The anticipated return of… FAT FRIDAY

Okay, I’m sure few… even myself… are anticipating it.

But I NEED it. Seriously. From October to December are horror months for me. First, we have Halloween. Can we say CHOCOLATE EVERYWHERE? It’s all you see, smell, and unfortunately, all I taste sometimes. My belly is mad at me for my recent chocolate intake. Bad, Krista, Bad.

Then we have November, bring on the turkey, folks! Gobble Gobble! Turkey, really good bread, and PIES galore! Oh me, oh my!

Then, sigh. December ushers in Christmas. Not only is there the anticipated *day* in which we have fifteen billion meals at different relatives houses… but we also have everyone and their brother making Christmas goodies and bringing them to work (including myself!) Christmas parties for schools, stocking stuffer candy, and well, tis’ the season!

All this to remind you, IT’S HARD TO LOSE WEIGHT! Especially in the next three months.

But…

WE

CAN

DO

IT!

Personally, I don’t try to lose weight from Thanksgiving to Christmas. My goal is to STAY even. To portion control.

Then January, New Year’s Resolution, here I come.

But… from now until Thanksgiving, there’s no reason we can’t shed a few pounds right?

**for those who don’t need to lose any weight, we that do request that you eat an extra serving of pie at Thanksgiving for us. Thanks!**

For all the weary weight loss that the next few months hold, I have GOOD NEWS to announce.

We had our annual Health Risk Assessment at work this week, and guess how many pounds I lost since last year?

13. WOOHOO for that right? Personally, I don’t wonder if their scale isn’t off a teensy bit because it weighed me a few pounds lighter than my one at home, but hey, beggars can’t be choosy!

For those who are trying to lose weight with me, let’s set a goal. We’re at zero today. By Thanksgiving, what number can you commit to to be in the negative?

I want to give some big awesome number, but that would be foolish of me and I’d end up giving up. SO I’m going for 1 pound a week. There are 6 weeks left, so that’s 6 pounds.

For those you aren’t, feel free to cheer on us future skinny-minnie’s kay? We need it!

OH OH OH! One more thing I encourage you to do, which I’ll be doing. Take a picture of yourself. You know those before and after pictures you see on biggest loser? Okay, you don’t’ need to go spandex and sports bra, but push that belly out as far as you can and snap a picture. Then, later, when we’ve lost a good bit of weight, take a picture of your new self all dolled up (feel free to suck it in just a little in that picture… you know they all do it!) Before and after pictures are ALWAYS encouraging!

Happy weightlossing!

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  1. Kristen Torres-Toro says

    October 16, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    Hey, Krista! Congrats on 13 pounds (or even a bit more)! That's awesome!

    And I have good news for you–all the calories between Halloween and New Year's are free. :0) It's a new universal law or something.

    Have a great week!

  2. Tamika: says

    October 16, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    Gooble, Gooble! Bring on the turkey!

    Thanksgiving is my weakness, to say I gourge myself is an understatement. The family, fellowship, and food is just to appealing to ignore.

    I may need to try that before and after picture. Ha Ha!

    Happy writing!

  3. Jody Hedlund says

    October 16, 2009 at 1:49 pm

    Great job, Krista in losing the weight in one year! I think the portion control is such a key thing!

  4. T. Anne says

    October 16, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    I'm impressed! You're awesome!!!! I've always found reducing my intake leads to good things and some hungry nights *sigh*

  5. Jeannie Campbell, LMFT says

    October 16, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    i'm at sans 10, myself. everything i stride….doing well. 🙂 good luck with the portion control….sounds like exactly what i need to do.

    jeannie
    The Character Therapist

  6. Tara says

    October 16, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    Can you pick one holiday to enjoy without counting calories? If you're using portion control and other techniques, you should be able to enjoy your own extra slice of pie at Thanksgiving. :] Good luck.

  7. Jill Kemerer says

    October 16, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    I needed this post. I really needed it. I mean, the Halloween candy surrounds me at the stores!

    My goal isn't to lose any weight, but to exercise 4-5 days a week. I made really awesome progress this summer and feel in shape, but from past experience, this is the time of year it all falls apart.

    Good luck!

  8. Valerie says

    October 16, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    Okay, so I've been waiting for Fat Friday. 🙂 I've lost 30.8 pounds as of today. So if today is zero, I'll commit to lose 10 more in six weeks. Yee Haw!

    BTW, great job on that whole 13 pound weight loss thing! That's awesome!

  9. Jessica says

    October 16, 2009 at 5:52 pm

    "push that belly out" made me LAUGH! because my husband does it sometimes just to be silly. LOL Good luck, girlie!

  10. Gwen Stewart says

    October 16, 2009 at 8:32 pm

    Hi Krista,

    Congrats on the 13 pounds! That's a great accomplishment.

    I've been feeling just a teensy bit under the weather the last few days, but when I'm better I want to get back on the exercise bandwagon. I'm down to about three times a week from 5-7 times a week. While I can't commit to daily exercise during the school year, I'd like to aim for four times per week.

    Have a great Friday!

  11. Eileen Astels Watson says

    October 16, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    I'm with you on the difficulty for sure. I think I've gained five pounds since I started stocking up on halloween candy. Bad idea!

  12. Susan J. Reinhardt says

    October 17, 2009 at 12:44 am

    Hi Krista –

    Great job on the 13 lb. weight loss!

    Trying to stay away from chocolate is a losing battle for me – even when it causes a migraine. So, I have a little bit each day in the form of one chocolate chip cookie. That way I don't feel deprived.

    Blessings,
    Susan 🙂

  13. Katie Ganshert says

    October 17, 2009 at 11:11 am

    Congrats on 13 lbs! That's awesome! Holidays are tricky! I think portion control is a good reminder for all of us!!

  14. sherrinda says

    October 17, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    Yaaaaay! 13 pounds is awesome! I will commit to a pound a week! (Here's crossing my fingers!!!!) WE CAN DEFINITELY DO IT! And then we can celebrate with a skinny-pants dance!

  15. Lynnette Bonner says

    October 17, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    My thoughts? Did you get the brand of that scale that weighed you lighter than you really are? If so DISH! We all want to run out and buy one! 🙂

    Congrats on 13 pounds! That is awesome!

  16. CMOM Productions says

    October 19, 2009 at 2:05 am

    I completely agree, this time of year is a nightmare when it comes to counting calories! Good luck with your goals!

  17. Georgiana says

    October 19, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    Staying even from Thanksgiving to New Years is a great goal. I'm going to copy you–one pound a week between now and Thanksgiving. Can't believe that's only 6 weeks away!

    PS Congrats on your 13!

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