Workin My Way Back To You Babe

“I'm Working my Way Back to You Babe... with a happiness blah-blah (don't remember those words....) Don't let it slip away..... or something....” (When the song is on I can sing every word! Dang it all!!)

Wow.

The date is just around the corner. You realize I'm not done yet, right? I am not all made-over like I should be after four months of attempting, deliberating, executing, re-thinking...

I wish I could tell you that I have diminished my size to (something in the single digits). Although, I don't really care that much. (I care a little or I wouldn't be talking about it...) I understand that sexy is a state of mind, and not a specific body type.

What I can tell you is that I have absolutely kicked coffee and pop, and I continue to not eat wheat. I avoid my other top allergen – dairy – even though occasionally some seeps into my otherwise very-bland diet. With this new and healthier eating-scenario, I am able to avoid my chronic migraines (therefore I don't take as many pain-killers), and I have a lot more energy than when I first began my blog. I have also noticed that my skin is in great condition.

I've maintained my weight throughout these cold winter months, which is a good thing. In my land (sounds like the beginning of a fairytale, doesn't it?) we tend to gain weight during the cold, immobile months. So maintaining, I believe, is actually getting ahead!

This being said, I look forward to what the next five weeks will hold for me in regular exercise(yoga), consuming of recommended amounts of water, and eventual re-introduction to the outside and walking.

I love walking.

I give myself until Friday, April 8^th, before I post any before and after photos.

Meanwhile, I thought I would tell you what I just read. I just read that the secret to losing NINE POUNDS a week is (drumroll...) positive thinking! That's right! I believe, therefore I am. Something like that.

How can a magazine claim this? How can anyone say that with a straight face?

Although, I do believe in the power of positive thinking. I think it is a wonderful tool for achieving goals. I teach it to my singers all the time.

Oh, alright. I am going to try it this week, OK? I am going to make an affirmation right here and now, and say it in the mirror every morning, and be all happy and giddy and powerful with positiveness this week.

I will tell you in exactly one week how many pounds I have lost.

My Affirmation:

I – am a brilliant oozing light of sexiness.

I – am a fabulous mother who teaches her children to not belch and fart in public.

I – am an amazing daughter who calls her mom at least once a month, whether she needs to hear my voice or not... (OK. I promise to call you more often, Mom.)

I – am a rockstar artisan of folk-jazz-alternative country music, fabric creations, and blog-wonders!

I – am a girl who is dedicated to healthy eating.

I – am a lover. I mean a lover of exercising.

I – am a delight to visit with. I visit with myself all the time...

I – will not be clumsy in the months of March and April. I am not clumsy, Why would I even say this? I – am the picture of grace and beauty, calmly executing my moves from place to place within a room.

I – will reach my goal. I can do it. I deserve to do it. I choose to do it.

And, doggone it, people like me.

What do you think? There is something about this that I do believe... I have been through some odd and somewhat negative stuff for the past four weeks. And I am not bad-mouthing anyone, for the most part. I am doing my best to just push through. While I'm incredibly exhausted, emotionally which translates to physically, I can see that the positive attitude I continue to adopt, combined with the healthy lifestyle I've been working at (especially finally kicking that caffeine addiction) has been to my advantage through the hard times. It's weird. Sometimes I wanna write to you and spill all my junk. Ewwwww. I'm not gonna do that. You don't want to read that. You want to read about my diet and exercise, my newest health soap-box, my quest for sexy hair and, of course, hairlessness...

On that note –

I'm finally ready to make a spa appointment to have my Brazilian done. I have promised you all that I would blog about it, without holding anything back. The thing is, I have to let my hair grow in a little in order to get the waxing done. (I've been using the no-name brand of Nair for several weeks now, and I love it!) I am curious to see if the waxing lasts longer, though, and if it provides a smoother surface.

Short blog, but I have lots to do. I have been sewing costumes non-stop for three weeks. My children are all involved in musical theater this time of year, and that means I am, too. :)

This is not my most brilliant blog, but it sounds like all we need to do is be committed to positive attitudes and we can make great things happen for us. I'm willing to try. I promise to check back in next Saturday to tell you about my nine pounds...