But first. Last week was our annual volleyball tournament here at work. I am no skilled vball player, I just like to grunt and dive. And every year I have played. I opened up my email today and saw this years picture...and I couldn't find me at first. Do you know why? Because I was still looking for this girl from a few years ago.
Moving right along.
I AM A MODEL (um...in my own mind). And never in my entire picture loving life have I had real ones taken. And my senior pictures don't count. Lord...I should dig some of those up for you. Whoever thought a neon lime-green polyester button down collared shirt was a good idea...I don't know!
So I made up my mind that I would tie my pictures that have yet to be taken, to me meeting a goal weight. For sure not because I think one must wait to have pictures taken, but I need some motivation and what better than vanity forever frozen in the form of a digital montage of ME?! So. When I see 155 on the scale (damn...I really want those pictures...maybe a solid 160?)...I am getting some taken.
Then end. Which brings me to my opening sentence....
You know how a typical amy-cycle is good eating for a couple of weeks, "looser eating" for a couple, and back and forth? Well, I have been on a diet monitoring hiatus for about a month now. Really since the competition here at work ended. And my 168 that I hold pretty well is now around 171 and it's time to crack down again.
Speaking of crack...hmmm...that could aid weight loss.
NO! I don't need that. But just being present and mindful. You know...being a good girl. So let the upside of the cycle begin. I will keep you posted on that.
hmmm...what else?
I have several other topics to cover....but as this is getting long winded...I shall save them for another post.
Happy Tuesday!
ooooh ooooh...I forgot to tell you I have bronchitis and a sinus infection! Awesome!
Kisses (through a mask for your protection of course)
Awesome idea...I have been toying with the idea of doing professional "pin-up" photos of me..you know...the kinda retro/sexy kind? hmmm...something to ponder indeed. Anyways, I am cheering you on so you can get to your new goal. Can't wait to see those pics.
ReplyDeletePS: Get well soon!
Wow, Amy. I don't think I had seen your before picture(s) before and holy moly. The difference is amazing. You are a gorgeous girl, chica!
ReplyDeleteI love Heather's family pictures and wish I could get my family to do something like that. I hope you feel better soon!!
I hope you start feeling better!
ReplyDeleteAmy - you just have no idea (well, you will soon, because I'm about to tell you) how much of an inspiration you are to me. I enjoy reading your blog so much. I love that you have clearly lived life to the fullest at any size. That means a lot to me because it's what I try to do, as well (not always successfully, haha). Anyway - love the before and after volleyball pictures and not recognizing yourself. In both, you look very happy! You and Heather are such beautiful women - and I'm with you on getting the prof pictures taken, this is a plan of my own, too!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing the photos... Yay!
ReplyDeleteI hope you start feeling better soon! and I love your idea of professional pics!
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