Size 8 jeans and other joys!

I forgot to tell you that I was able to buy size 8 jeans at Old Navy!! They fit, and not too tight :)
 That makes for 3 size difference since I began 6 1/2 mos ago.
It's exciting to consider what I might be journaling this time next year:
Will I finally be at goal-talking about maintaining, being more active, and feeling younger!!
Yes I will-
Here's to a new year and a new us

Chocolate and other things

I have two sleeping baby boys here-while parents are out for a moment, so I'm checking in.
I think it was Katie who shared last week about her chocolate find. I may be wrong about that, but know that I've appreciated the info.
I tried the World Market 99% chocolate, S/C for 4 squares 1/1. I liked it...a lot. $1.99 bar.  I've eaten many brands of the dark chocolate-I believe this is my favorite, and you can't beat the price, too.
Food wise,  I haven't done anything too crazy over the holiday...except for a few diet cokes :|
I've eaten a few bites of this and that, but considering being away from home, etc...I'm doing really well.
I've also been reading Wheat Belly-it's an interesting and worthwhile read-in my opinion. I can only speak for myself when I say that I'm less likely to overeat when I stay away from bread (s).  If any of you are finding the same thing-check this book out from your local library. Enlightening.
That's all for today folks...I wish you all well

...look what I got for Christmas

6lb 3oz of sweetness...Merry Christmas to us.

...just having a chat

Benson with Grammy

Sunny CA...and waiting for a baby

Greetings from CA...
We're just waiting on a baby-they've been in the hospital since early morning, and no word yet.  Grammy & Papa are on duty here taking care of baby #1 :)
Can I just tell you how amazing CA winters are... Plenty of sunshine today, and we didn't need a jacket to walk to the park!
I'm FT'ing it's going pretty well. I've eaten more fruit and nuts, and I had a diet coke (oh no chemical sweetener alert) but whatever. I still like myself!!
UPDATE:
Just got a call from my SIL and looks like the baby will be here in a few hours. Mommy is 6cm and comfortable w/ an epidural...all is going well.
What a great way to celebrate, huh!
Holiday hugs to each of you!

Ahh Friday-

I've been looking forward to today-all week. I'm spending the day getting ready for my trip tomorrow, being w/ my daughter & grand daughter & date night with my husband (wink!)
I fly out early tomorrow morning, so this will be my last blog post for a few days. I'll keep in touch.
I hope each of you know one of the best gifts I've been given this year has been your friendship and abundant support.  Thank you and happiest of holiday season to you all.

Finally-

I had to make a quick post...because finally I saw the 160's this morning.  It's been over 5 years since I've been in these #'s.
I got all giddy and teary...my first thought was to share it with all of you!!!!!
I know I lose slow-but I'm doing it. I average .5/lb/wk, and it shows itself about every 3 weeks...that seems to be a pattern--for now.
I hope you all have a good day-don't give up. That's a message for me, and for you too.
Take Care-

Tuesday is Missing

Tuesday went missing...I went to bed last night and thought it was Wednesday night...do you ever do that?  I was telling my husband about the next day's schedule...still thinking it was Wednesday.  I had to grab my calendar to clear my head and figure out what was next.
I may be slightly losing it!
I wish I had some BFC/FT thoughts, advice, great recipe--something to give you all, but I'm knee deep, and obviously not thinking in my right mind.
But-please check out Pattie's blog...this one will make you smile.
Happy Wednesday...today IS Wednesday, right!