BHM Week 3 day 3- Ruby's reality check | trixiegirl's Blog

Yesterday I got a copy of InTouch magazine.  I glanced thru the MJ and FF stories and then say a story about Ruby.  Ruby is a girl who is loosing weight on a reality show.  SHe started at like 700 pounds and is now down to like 350.  They showed pictures of her now that she can wear clothes from Lane Bryant, she looks good and that kind of weight loss is amazing.  But something kept making me look at the pictures.  I couldn't help but think do I look that big?  I wanted to ask my boyfriend, but he can be a bit too honest at the wrong times, so I just kept wondering.

Well, today I did it.  I got dressed and actually looked full on into the mirror.  See, we have a GIANT mirror in the living room, that I never ever ever...make eye contact with.  Bathroom mirror-check face and hair-that's it.  No glancing sideways at the pane glass windows while window shopping, again- EVER.  So the results are in....I may not be quite as large as Ruby, but I am pretty darn close.  *exhales*  Felt a little bummed out and disconcerted for a bit, but tried to shake it off.

To make matters worse, I have been craving, I mean mad craving sugar. Oh yes, it's nearing "that" time.  I did make a quick trip to the store and got some sugar free licorice and some jordan almonds.  On a positive note, I looked at all the chocolate, and it just didn't seem to be worth it.  I mean, the almonds seemed like they at least offer some nutrition, plus they have the shell that offers sweetness and crunch.  Rationalization I know, but I can honestly say that 3 weeks ago, I wouldn't have even thought about what I was throwing down my gullet.

So all in all not such a bad day.  Had plenty of water.  Luch and dinner were comprised of a dish I made with what is left in the cupboards.  Corkscrew pasta, corn,tuna,bacon and just enough mayo to bind it together.  Missed breakfast.... oh and I had 2 servings of the licorice and the small box of almonds. Ok, I'll admit it, the box was small, but they say it is 3 servings. Geez, who eats 1/3 of a box of theater type candy? The good  thing is we are going for groceries tomorrow, so I can stock up on good things, because oddly enough, I crave fruits and veggies.

I also continued my 15 minute Richard Simmons Dance a thon (sans glitter shorts!).  It was a hoot, especially when my Basset, Trixie wanted to join in.  Old girl has some big feet, but she sure can move.........She's a dancing,dancing dancing machine......RIP MJ