continuing on the right path

Knocking on the door of 30 pounds.  Loretta has not put up much of a fight so far.  I'm still not counting her out though.  She is a tough old bird who can and will turn on me at any moment.

I have several occasions coming up and I'm wondering what Loretta and I are going to be wearing.  First event is next weekend when my niece gets married.  We have a few weddings to attend this year... April, June, July and August.  I'm hoping to not take Loretta to the August event.  She will probably still be tagging along, but she will not be the life of the party, that is for sure!

Loretta and I have a new job starting on April 23rd.  We are leaving the St. Charles County Circuit Court and going to St. Charles County Municipal Court.  What's more important is we are leaving all of the food days, the grazing table, the birthday cakes, the chili cook offs, the cinco de mayo fiesta and Gaylene's constant onslaught of expired chips, cookies, crackers and such.  We will be working in an office of 3 (not counting Loretta, of course) starting April 23rd.  Looking forward to the solitude and a lot less calories.

Loretta, your days are numbered!

minus 24

Down 24 pounds.... TAKE THAT LORETTA!!

Still going strong

It's been a while since I've been on here.  I've been busy and Loretta, surprisingly, is behaving.  Loretta is about at the 20 pound mark.  I've been at this for 7 weeks now.  I'm happy with 20 pounds in 7 weeks.  Loretta is still fairly aloof, which I am totally fine with.  She did have quite an episode this past weekend, however.  Loretta and I went to Cindy and Aida's for dinner and games on Saturday.  I had such a good time and Loretta, well she had a fine time as well.  While she was reasonable in her dinner choices and portions, she pretty much lost her shit on the booze.  Loretta was very sneaky about it, too.  She just kept ordering the drinks and I kept drinking them and consequently Loretta and I became quite intoxicated.  Loretta snickered and smirked and thought she got the better of me.  She didn't though, because I jumped right back on track the very next morning. 

I do not feel badly about my evening out.  I may have exceeded my points, but I certainly did not fall prey to Loretta's evil ways on a continuing basis.  Loretta is beginning to look a little different, although others have not really noticed all that much.

I have to get some progress photos posted.  That oughta piss off Loretta. LOL

Start of week 3

Hello week 3!  This is notoriously the week when Loretta acts like a total ass and screws up everything.  But, I've got her this time.  Loretta is not even aware that she has 10 less pounds to work with already, 10 less pounds to be "Miss Bossy Britches" with me. HA! Loretta.

Loretta has sassed a couple of times while watching the Food Network.  It's not necessarily the Food Network that has gotten her riled up, but those damn Olive Garden commercials.  Go figure.  Loretta was salivating and growling over the Olive Garden commerical in HD.  "Damn, that looks really good", she whined.  I reminded her it was a commercial, it's not really that good.

It's windy and warm today outside.  I am trying to convince Loretta to go outside for a walk...... she is not interested.

Hey, Loretta!

Go to bed if you are going to be bitchy!!

Moving in the right direction

5 days into the program and Loretta has decreased by 4 pounds.  I think it's a very promising start to 'life without Loretta'.

Loretta was a bit on the pissy side this morning, especially with it being Saturday, her favorite day of the week, when she found out she was having something from the JUICER for breakfast.  She grumbled a bit, exclaiming, "Give me some damn pancakes with butter and syrup and 4 pieces of bacon - crisp". 

I prepared 2 cups of Parsnapple.  Granny Smith apples and parsnips in the juicer.  I sprinkled a bit of nutmeg and cinnamon, it was delicious, actually.  I am even surprised at how it satisfied my hunger.  Now, it's not meant to be a meal, of course, but it's full of nutrition and great for energy and detox.  And everyone knows Loretta needs some detoxing.  Loretta was pleased with the parsnapple, even though she will not EVER admit it.  Loretta is so obstinate.

Off to a great start and feeling quite positive

Here it is day 4 of Goodbye Loretta.  I am feeling very positive.  Loretta is still keeping her head down.  She likes to wait until about the beginning of week 3 of the plan before she starts to throw her weight around.  I'm ready for her, though.  I know she will want to give in to that dinner invitation with friends, Loretta wanting to try to squeeze herself into some article of clothing that no longer fits.  She will whisper softly how wonderful it would be to dine out at one of her favorite restaurants, sipping a martini, indulging in an appetizer, devouring an entree which happens to be enough for 3 people to eat, and, of course, delighting in dessert.  Loretta is all about that type of behavior.  She will be a little miffed when I tell her we will NOT be going out to any fancy restaurants.  At least not right now.  This 'plan' is not one of deprivation, we just have to make some real headway for now.  Loretta will get over it.  She has no choice.

We had a terrific dinner this week.  Spicy Orange Beef with Veggies.  It was truly delish.  Just enough beef, just enough sweet, and just enough heat.  Loretta even liked it.  She didn't think she was even on a plan.  Fooled her fat ass!

Oh, Loretta

Well, it is the new year.  2012.  How many times have I resolved to lose weight?  Countless.  It's not like I don't accomplish what I set out to do, it is my reverting back to unhealthy habits and always listening to Loretta that lands me right back where I started.  I have let Loretta be the boss, the dictator.  No more, I say!

Loretta has been quite aloof the past few days.  She has little faith in me.  She is used to always getting her way.  Today Loretta was very pleased with herself while she made the simple task of putting on socks most uncomfortable for me.  She didn't put on a huge production, but I heard her snickering as my breathing became labored and my face reddened during the struggle.  She may think it's funny, but I, on the other hand, cannot believe I've let her get this far.

Loretta buried herself beneath my sweatshirt today as we made our way through the grocery stores buying healthy foods.  Loretta became a little vocal and began to growl in the cereal aisle.  I ignored her.

I believe Loretta will rear her ugly head tomorrow during the season premiere of Biggest Loser.  She is going to watch and she is going to do the elliptical while she is watching.  I guarantee she will not be happy.  Loretta prefers to eat a big bowl of buttered popcorn while watching the Biggest Loser. Loretta has already smirked at one of the BL contestants, boasting, "Hell, I weigh more than she does!"

Loretta has made it through her first day of Weight Watchers.  We are not going to bore everyone with the weight and how much I lose each week... anyone can do that.  We are going to follow the steady destruction and ultimate demise of Loretta through words and photos.  We will occasionally discuss healthy recipes, exercise tips and the joy of TAKING LORETTA DOWN!