Week 20, Day 3, Diet with Dianna

Wednesday - Today,  I bought a new pair of dress slacks, and... *drum roll - CRASH!* I bought a size 18....*applause-applause*. Yes, it is 3 sizes smaller from where I started 140+ days ago and 25 pounds down. The pants looked too small for me hanging on the rack. I pulled them off the hanger and held them up to me, just for a quick test. It was surprising to me how they seemed to be the right fit. I was certain I was delusional, thinking I could wear them. I didn't even try them on there at the store, but threw them into the basket and resolved to try them on at home; I kept the receipt just in case.

I pulled them out of the bag, snickered at myself. I slipped on the first pant leg and was thinking that my upper thigh would be snug. I was fairly certain that I wouldn't be able to pull them over my hips...and forget buttoning or zipping them...what was I thinking? 

Well, to my shock and amazement, they slid up effortlessly and THEY FIT! *sniff-sniff* I just stood silently staring down in sheer disbelief...then I had another wild thought...I probably got the wrong size and picked up a bigger pair by mistake...I must've misread the tag...that's it!  I quickly scrounged around the liter of bags on my bed and found the discarded tag. PTL! There it was in bold print! SIZE 18. I'm not imagining it! Really!

I cannot remember how long it's been since I've put on a size 18. My heart was beating fast and I ran to the bathroom. I stood facing the full length mirror, looking for bulges or rolls. I was thinking I might see legs that looked like ground pork stuffed in sausage casings. NOPE! They looked great! None of my wild imaginations were there. I am so happy and blessed; and a tad bit proud!

Exercise:

I didn't get a walk in...but I did use the resistance band and did some exercising with my arms...sort of floppy! 

Revelation Knowledge:

 Control your mind...don't be fearful.

Psalm 112:7; He will not be afraid of evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

Breakfast

 We had a storm around 4 a.m. this morning and I had only been asleep for an hour and a half. The dogs were afraid so we sat with them until the storm passed. Then the electricity went off and it was hot and still in the house...too quiet. Finally after 6:30 a.m. the electricity was restored and the dogs calmed down. I went to sleep and didn't get up until 11 a.m. So I basically missed breakfast.

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Lunch

Cici's Pizza

• 3 slices of pizza
• Small side salad

Lunch S/C: 2/2

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Dinner

• Homemade chili
• Leftover salad from last night

Dinner S/C: 2/2

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Daily S/C: 4/4