Skinny Fake Out

I read an article about skinny fake outs motivating you. For instance, looking 5 pounds thinner by wearing Spanx will help you ACTUALLY lose 5 pounds. I just wore my Spanx to a Bat Mitzvah Saturday night. Believe me, I was asking a whole lot from my undergarments that evening and I'm not sure how people wear those contraptions daily. My family had a good laugh when I said that out loud. Note to self: Filter, Filter! The high waisted variety limits displacing the roll to a new location, but you still do feel like a sausage and sausage does not equate to skinny in my mind. I also never have the best aim when utilizing the crotch opening that is provided for your convenience. It always leaves me with an inconvenient feeling. I will have to think up some other skinny fake outs to help me keep moving forward.

This week I have chosen NOT to weigh in. I decided this right now. This morning I was running late again and skipped the scale to get ready, thinking I'll just do it tomorrow. I changed my mind. This is not because I am hiding from "bad behavior". In fact, just the opposite. I am feeling better in my clothing these days and have gotten a couple of compliments from the husband regarding my less full appearance. This gives me the motivation to continue on. I don't want a number on the scale to take that feeling away from me this week. It has never been my friend, just like with Mandi on the Biggest Loser last night.

An 8 pound reward will be claimed tomorrow-Yay!