Hot damn, I did it! I lost weight, y'all! Now, I refuse to get on a scale or else I'll be obsessed with standing on that doggone thing every single day. So, instead, I'm focusing on my clothes. My clothes are a little bit looser. Yeah!
Because of the weight loss, I treated mysefl to a Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich, and boy was it some kind of good, too!
I'm going to keep it going though.
I want to thank you all for your well wishes and words of motivation. For the first time in 7 years, I'm doing something for Jessica, and it is truly a wonderful feeling!
Also, this month I am celebrating my birthday, which will be September 20th. So...
In celebration of my birthday this month, I am offering my novel, "Loving Simone" on Amazon Kindle for $0.99, as my birthday gift to you! Download now and enjoy this five-star read!! You don't have to have a Kindle. You can download the PDF and read it on your computer, too!
http://www.amazon.com/Loving-Simone-ebook/dp/B00318DA00/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315452814&sr=1-1
Have a wonderful Thursday, and keep eating healthy!
Healthily yours,
Jessica
Jessica Tilles is the best-selling author of nine books: Anything Goes, In My Sisters' Corner, Apple Tree, Sweet Revenge, Fatal Desire, Unfinished Business, Erogenous Zone: A Sexual Voyage, Loving Simone and Crossing Sisters. She is the 2008 African American Literary Award "Independent Publisher of the Year" recipient, and the creative force behind TWA Solutions.
Showing posts with label wanna be skinny. Show all posts
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Days 4 and 5...Just never mind!
In the words of my dear friend Glenda Barlow, JUST NEVER MIND!
Ugh! I'm so disgusted with myself. If my foot could reach back that far, I'd kick my own ass! Okay, so I messed up. See, what had happened was, I was eating crabs (yes, again) and they were so bland without the Old Bay seasoning...so, I simply couldn't enjoy them. I made my mayo concoction. All that doggone mayo and ketchup and hot sauce and vinegar. Oh well...it is what it is...what's done is done...and all that good stuff we say to make ourselves feel better about what we did when we knew we should not have done it in the first place. Yet, I paid the price, dearly, for eating so much of that concoction (oh, it was so good). Let's just say that if I had a twenty-dollar-bill for every trip I made to the bathroom last night, I could pay my electric bill!
I digress...
Today is a new day. As Kirk Franklin puts it: "Even though I hurt, I smile!" Aside from my tiny lapse in judgement, I'm still on track. Today, I will flush with lots of water and veggies. By the way, Happy Labor Day! I plan to barbecue chicken and veggies on the grill today.
But, I must admit. Since I've changed my eating habits, drinking tons of water, and have incorporated a little exercise into my day, I have more energy. I climb into bed at a decent hour—by 11:00 pm—every night, and I'm up by 8:00 a.m. every morning. I can actually feel a change in my body. I feel good.
As I continue on my journey of weight loss, I'm reminded of something my main apple scrapple, Paula Tilghman, is always telling me: "Okay, maintain your focus and you will not fail."
Thanks for following me, and until next time...
Jessica
P.S. I've added the Please follow me? option, and I would love to see, and would love for everyone else to see, the beautiful faces of those following my crazy self. So, please follow me? Thanks, and much love!
Ugh! I'm so disgusted with myself. If my foot could reach back that far, I'd kick my own ass! Okay, so I messed up. See, what had happened was, I was eating crabs (yes, again) and they were so bland without the Old Bay seasoning...so, I simply couldn't enjoy them. I made my mayo concoction. All that doggone mayo and ketchup and hot sauce and vinegar. Oh well...it is what it is...what's done is done...and all that good stuff we say to make ourselves feel better about what we did when we knew we should not have done it in the first place. Yet, I paid the price, dearly, for eating so much of that concoction (oh, it was so good). Let's just say that if I had a twenty-dollar-bill for every trip I made to the bathroom last night, I could pay my electric bill!
I digress...
Today is a new day. As Kirk Franklin puts it: "Even though I hurt, I smile!" Aside from my tiny lapse in judgement, I'm still on track. Today, I will flush with lots of water and veggies. By the way, Happy Labor Day! I plan to barbecue chicken and veggies on the grill today.
But, I must admit. Since I've changed my eating habits, drinking tons of water, and have incorporated a little exercise into my day, I have more energy. I climb into bed at a decent hour—by 11:00 pm—every night, and I'm up by 8:00 a.m. every morning. I can actually feel a change in my body. I feel good.
As I continue on my journey of weight loss, I'm reminded of something my main apple scrapple, Paula Tilghman, is always telling me: "Okay, maintain your focus and you will not fail."
Thanks for following me, and until next time...
Jessica
P.S. I've added the Please follow me? option, and I would love to see, and would love for everyone else to see, the beautiful faces of those following my crazy self. So, please follow me? Thanks, and much love!
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Day 3 of Weight Challenge -- I'm tired of eating!
I am so ready to throw the eggs in the trash. I'm sick of sausage and scrambled eggs. So, this morning, I scrambled eggs with onions, stewed tomatoes and green peppers. A dish my mother used to prepare quite often. It was quite tasty, I must admit.
Lunch--grilled chicken salad.
Exercise--not today. I have to cut the lawn--front, back and sides of the house. That's enough exercise to me!
Dinner--Don't know yet. I had crabs last night--withouth Old Bay Seasoning, which wasn't so bad. But, what was REALLY bad was my not having my concoction of mayo, ketchup, hot sauce and vinegar. It was just plain old crab. Well, at least I know it isn't the crab that sends me to the bathroom, but instead it's my concoction. :-(
I'm hanging in there...
Lunch--grilled chicken salad.
Exercise--not today. I have to cut the lawn--front, back and sides of the house. That's enough exercise to me!
Dinner--Don't know yet. I had crabs last night--withouth Old Bay Seasoning, which wasn't so bad. But, what was REALLY bad was my not having my concoction of mayo, ketchup, hot sauce and vinegar. It was just plain old crab. Well, at least I know it isn't the crab that sends me to the bathroom, but instead it's my concoction. :-(
I'm hanging in there...
Friday, September 2, 2011
Day 2 of Weight Challenge -- So Far So Good...
Well, not exactly... Okay, I broke down last night. Damn it! See, what had happened was... I went to Shoppers Food Warehouse because I wanted to buy chicken breast, more ground turkey and shrimp and someone put that doggone huge bin of sunflower seeds in my way. I simply could not force myself to walk around or even away from it, so I snatched up a bag of sunflower seeds. Last night, around 10 pm, I ate one handful of seeds. Oh they were so doggone good. But, one handful was good for me. Really good, in fact. I would normally eat the entire bag (and this is no small bag) in one sitting.
Nonetheless, I am back on my grind this morning. I had my breakfast: scrambled eggs and two pieces of sausage. Eventually, I'll get sick of eating that too, so I'll have to find more recipes for breakfast.
Here's the kicker though. I'm meeting my friend Gary for lunch today. I'm so excited because I haven't seen Gary since Shep was a pup, and we have so much to catch up on. Yet, I don't want to eff up again, like I did last night. So, I'll have a salad with grilled chicken and I'll take in my own salad dressing. The best thing about a salad is that I can eat the whole thing and be fine because according to Weight Watchers, veggies/salads (without the croutons) are a big fat ZERO. You can eat as much of that stuff as you want. I know, I'm doing the Six Week Body Makeover, but all of it works the same to me.
Anyway, technically I didn't eat any real food past 7 pm last night, and I felt great. I did not feel hungry at all. In fact, I was tired of eating, but I stuck to the schedule. Lots of water. I drank lots and lots of water. However, though, out of habit the craving to chew kicked in and that's where the sunflower seeds came in. I had a good night's sleep and woke up feeling like I could run a marathon. Um, okay, that's stretching it...
My sister Leslie emailed me a "smack talking" email yesterday. She waged a bet--$5 for every pound I lose, but I have to lose 20 lbs first. Oh boy did she talk some serious smack!
Looking forward to getting back into my clothes again, and also looking forward to no longer feeling my belly on my thighs when I'm sitting down. There, I said it!
Have a great day and remember to eat healthy!
Nonetheless, I am back on my grind this morning. I had my breakfast: scrambled eggs and two pieces of sausage. Eventually, I'll get sick of eating that too, so I'll have to find more recipes for breakfast.
Here's the kicker though. I'm meeting my friend Gary for lunch today. I'm so excited because I haven't seen Gary since Shep was a pup, and we have so much to catch up on. Yet, I don't want to eff up again, like I did last night. So, I'll have a salad with grilled chicken and I'll take in my own salad dressing. The best thing about a salad is that I can eat the whole thing and be fine because according to Weight Watchers, veggies/salads (without the croutons) are a big fat ZERO. You can eat as much of that stuff as you want. I know, I'm doing the Six Week Body Makeover, but all of it works the same to me.
Anyway, technically I didn't eat any real food past 7 pm last night, and I felt great. I did not feel hungry at all. In fact, I was tired of eating, but I stuck to the schedule. Lots of water. I drank lots and lots of water. However, though, out of habit the craving to chew kicked in and that's where the sunflower seeds came in. I had a good night's sleep and woke up feeling like I could run a marathon. Um, okay, that's stretching it...
My sister Leslie emailed me a "smack talking" email yesterday. She waged a bet--$5 for every pound I lose, but I have to lose 20 lbs first. Oh boy did she talk some serious smack!
Looking forward to getting back into my clothes again, and also looking forward to no longer feeling my belly on my thighs when I'm sitting down. There, I said it!
Have a great day and remember to eat healthy!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired
I am so sick and tired of being sick and tired of being overweight. Last Saturday, I boarded the Odyssey Cruise Ship with Peace in Pages Book Club. I had a blast on the boat ride. I drank 20 Mimosas (no, it's not a typo—I had 20). I joined in on the line dances—I love doing the Wobble, and I ate great food!
However, prior to the boat ride, I spent days trying to find something to wear. The theme for the event was Books and Hats. My sister, Leslie, loaned me her cute hot pink polka dotted sundress, with the BIGGEST hot pink straw hat I'd ever seen! Well, somehow, I'd gained weight and Leslie and I are no longer the same size. It must've been from the 4 dozen steamed crabs I would binge on every Friday night. Crabs and a good movie hits the spot!
I was forced to wear the same black dress I wore to my father's funeral on March 1, 2011. It was the ONLY outfit that would fit me. I wasn't too happen about wearing that dress, but Ronlyn, a member of Peace in Pages Book Club, was picking me up in less than 10 minutes. So, I was set...not happy, but I was set to enjoy the boat ride.
Actually, I was not happy at all. I felt HUGE. I only ate one plate of food (a small plate), because I was already feeling fat. Yet, I guzzled down 20 glasses of orange juice and champagne. *deep sigh*
That night, I watched Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married?" The scene with Jill Scott and Lammond Rucker struck a cord with me. Jill's character, Sheila, was complaining about her weight and Lammond's character, Troy, said, "If you don't like how you look, then do something about it." I felt like he was talking to me. I hear you loud and clear, Lammond, with your fine self (had to slip that in there just in case someone forwards him this email).
Tomorrow is September 1, which marks the 20-day countdown to my turning 45. Beginning tomorrow, I will start the 20-Day-20-Pound Weight Loss Challenge using the SixWeekBody Makeover, and I would love for you to experience it with me. Better yet, join in with me! The more weight loss, the merrier!!
I will do something I HAVE NEVER DONE BEFORE. I will post an image, tomorrow, exposing all of my FAT! Each week I will post a new pic showing my progress. My goal is to lose 20 lbs by September 20, my birthday. I'm excited! I will also blog daily about my progress, and all the other good stuff.
So, will you join me?
However, prior to the boat ride, I spent days trying to find something to wear. The theme for the event was Books and Hats. My sister, Leslie, loaned me her cute hot pink polka dotted sundress, with the BIGGEST hot pink straw hat I'd ever seen! Well, somehow, I'd gained weight and Leslie and I are no longer the same size. It must've been from the 4 dozen steamed crabs I would binge on every Friday night. Crabs and a good movie hits the spot!
I was forced to wear the same black dress I wore to my father's funeral on March 1, 2011. It was the ONLY outfit that would fit me. I wasn't too happen about wearing that dress, but Ronlyn, a member of Peace in Pages Book Club, was picking me up in less than 10 minutes. So, I was set...not happy, but I was set to enjoy the boat ride.
Actually, I was not happy at all. I felt HUGE. I only ate one plate of food (a small plate), because I was already feeling fat. Yet, I guzzled down 20 glasses of orange juice and champagne. *deep sigh*
That night, I watched Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married?" The scene with Jill Scott and Lammond Rucker struck a cord with me. Jill's character, Sheila, was complaining about her weight and Lammond's character, Troy, said, "If you don't like how you look, then do something about it." I felt like he was talking to me. I hear you loud and clear, Lammond, with your fine self (had to slip that in there just in case someone forwards him this email).
Tomorrow is September 1, which marks the 20-day countdown to my turning 45. Beginning tomorrow, I will start the 20-Day-20-Pound Weight Loss Challenge using the SixWeekBody Makeover, and I would love for you to experience it with me. Better yet, join in with me! The more weight loss, the merrier!!
I will do something I HAVE NEVER DONE BEFORE. I will post an image, tomorrow, exposing all of my FAT! Each week I will post a new pic showing my progress. My goal is to lose 20 lbs by September 20, my birthday. I'm excited! I will also blog daily about my progress, and all the other good stuff.
So, will you join me?
20-Day-20-Pound Weight Loss Challenge
Tomorrow is September 1, which marks the 20-day countdown to my turning 45. Beginning tomorrow, I will start the SixWeekBody Makeover, and I would love for you to experience it with me. I will do something I HAVE NEVER DONE BEFORE. I will post an image, tomorrow, exposing all of my FAT! Each week I will post a new pic showing my progress. My goal is to have lost 20 lbs by September 20, my birthday. I'm excited!
Every day I will blog on my progress, and would love your support! I still can't believe I'm going to post an image of all my fat, but if this is the only way I will drop the weight, then so be it. Right?
Stay tuned...
Every day I will blog on my progress, and would love your support! I still can't believe I'm going to post an image of all my fat, but if this is the only way I will drop the weight, then so be it. Right?
Stay tuned...
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