AW yourself!

[MadamePresident]

I fit in my skinny jeans with only a slight muffin top.

[cherry1111]

I've lost 47.5 lbs (every 1/2 lb matters!) since my New Years resolution to lose weight and get into shape. And I'm running (jogging) a half marathon in December!

[bunch]

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I refinished this dresser last week and I'm really proud of how it turned out. MCM for $50!

[glitzy07]

I got a compliment from a person in my HR department today for having the courage to "stand up to the strong personalities in the room" during our meeting this morning. Go me!

[cincodemayo]

This is totally lame but something I've been struggling with:

I went home after work and cleaned out DS's summer clothes, dusted his crib and bookshelf, and put away loads of laundry BEFORE dinner! I was a lazy bum afterwards, but I felt better about it than most nights.

[drloretta]

I've lost 5 lb doing WW with DH

[chickens987]

I drafted a new org-standard hotel contract and sent it to three hotels this week. 2 accepted it with barely any modifications!

[cherry1111]

@marshmallows - I hope your old coworkers are treating you to dinner! That's awesome (and a little infuriating that it took you leaving for them to wake up and realize the error of their ways).

[Deleted]

I just finished writing a legalish document defending a a project we handled last month. As I worked through the issues, I realized I fucking knocked the project's staff report out of the park. It was painful and ugly and 47 pages long, but very well written and a clear argument for the decision we made. It feels good.

[noodleskooze]

I got a press release I wrote published in print for the first time!

[holly116]

I've worked out four days in a row this week and plan on it tomorrow too. That will be the first time that's happened!

I'm at the lowest weight I've been at in my adult, post college, life. I'm 46 lbs lighter than I was going in to have my baby a year ago. I always thought it would be some huge struggle to get back to me but it hasn't been all that hard at all. Now it's on to getting strong and faster. I bought skinny jeans this week in a size 8 and my calves in my frye boots aren't tight anymore.

[teatimefor2]

My are sort of lame, but here goes:

Found a second changing table that's exactly what we want on CG for $40.

Did our 2015 budget and financial plan to recoup reno costs last night -DH was impressed.

I've organized a play date for DS and I. Since I'm shy, this is a big deal for me.

I joined a brand new book club and went on Tuesday - see above big deal for me.

I'm 35 weeks and up about 30 lbs. Last time I gained 70 lbs overall (and lost it all), so this is huge for me.

[aspentosh]

Mine is weight related. I started out losing weight with a goal of 170lb down from around 195lb in March (pic with DD). I am now at my lowest weight since who knows when (155lb) and so much happier. 40lbs total!

It's hard to decide what to so now since I am pretty tall (5'9") and don't want to go too thin. But for now I love it.

Deleting pics...

[bazinga]

I am wearing pre-baby dress pants for the first time this week! I am a bit embarrassed that it took this long, but I made it!

[oswin]

I was able to do a new height for box jumps recently. I don't know what it is though - the tall box plus a blue box plus a green box - maybe 34"? I'm still 10 lbs above my pre-pregnancy weight, but I'm telling myself it's all muscle because I'm finally back in good shape and am lifting much heavier weights (in bootcamp - not real lifting) than I was a few months ago.

[tealblue]

I have been kicking ass at work lately (if I may say so myself). I hope my raise next year shows it. The girl I report to loves me and I think my director likes working with me too (he's new) so hopefully this year will be better than before.

I've started working out and have a mental goal of 2x/week. I got back to pp weight quickly after DS and would like to be in good shape before getting pregnant with #2.

[chickens987]

@marshmallows, @starry, holly116 and aspentosh, you guys rock your hot bods! Serious weight loss inspiration.

[smm5623]

I am rocking ml today. I did the dishes and 2 loads of laundry, cleaned up a giant poo-splosion, and snuggled a mostly happy baby. I'll make dinner in a little bit but I am feeling very productive.

[bowies]

I went to a LLL meeting today in an effort to put myself out there (I'm shy around new people). And I NIP without a cover!

I'm feeling so much better about things.

[jene]

I am within 10 pounds of my pp weight!

[SJ]

AW- Today is my first day back at work & I haven't cried at all. It feels really good to be back!

(yesterday was her first day at daycare and I did cry, so that might invalidate my AW)

[wavepool]

mine's also weight-related. Down 17 lbs since July! Tracking on MFP has really helped. I'm also in a dietbet right now that hit at just the right time, when I was starting to slack. It's over in less than two weeks and I still have a few pounds to go!

[jeaniebueller]

I have lost 12 pounds since I went back to work one month ago. BUT I will say that after this pregnancy, my body is definitely shaped differently than it used to be. I am at my pp weight after I had DS, but my clothes do not fit me well right now. I want to lose another 15-20 pounds to get to my happy weight.

[WhatYouSee]

cherry1111 - that's awesome!  Mind if I ask how you've lost the weight? That's where I want to be nine months from now. 

[purplecow0206]

I've survived this month without losing my mind...that's enough.

After all the upheaval the last 4 weeks, with all the apartment issues, then being moved out into a temp apartment, then last night, being told that I would have to move AGAIN (into a hotel this time) for the last two nights before they finally finish all the repairs on our apartment, I'm happy I've handled all these issues with grace and haven't actually done what I want to do, which is curl into a ball and cry, then scream at anyone who is in earshot.

Sunday will be a fresh healthy start for October (even though October doesn't start until Wednesday...).

[bbonanza]

I wrote this in the Wed. randoms, but I put on my wedding dress (at the request of my girls) last night and although I had help from DH to zip it, it still fit, lol. Except for the boobs, they've disappeared after bfing the three kiddos.

[bbonanza]

Sept 25, 2014 15:33:34 GMT -5 @lcap said:

Unbelievably, one of the other moms at DS's school told me how she's impressed that I have three kids and am still so together. I don't *feel* so together but I guess it's good that I don't look like a complete wreck either, lol.

I had someone tell me that I make having 3 look easy and I couldn't believe it, lol, because I certainly don't feel that it's easy, but it did make me feel a little better about things.

And I'm sure you're doing a great job!

[catsarecute]

I avoided eating donuts at a work meeting this week. I also managed to just buy 1 carmelita at Whole Foods today when I really wanted to add a cookie and candy too.

I joined a meetup group despite the small amount of social anxiety I have.

[cherry1111]

Sept 25, 2014 15:18:17 GMT -5 WhatYouSee said:

cherry1111 - that's awesome!  Mind if I ask how you've lost the weight? That's where I want to be nine months from now. 

I bought a fitbit and am religious about getting in my 10,000 steps. Once walking got boring I started jogging and did a 5k in April. I went back to walking over the summer bc it is just too hot for me to run in the summer. Also I track my food intake on the fitbit app which I have my goal set up to lose 1.5 lb a week. That is a 750 calorie deficit per day. The app will tell me how many calories I have left throughout the day. I know it isn't an exact science but it gives me a good feel.

For me tracking is key. As lame as it is, putting things down on record makes me do them. I've printed out my half marathon training schedule and am crossing the days off as I do them because I really don't want to stare at an uncrossed off day.

Good luck! If I can do it, anyone can. I still have a good amount Id like to lose...maybe in 9 months we will both be at our goals!

[ladygrey]

I went running this afternoon for the first time in forever. I may not be fast, but at least I'm doing it!

Also, this is exceedingly lame, but I am proud of the fact that I have been making our bed every morning. I read somewhere that it's a trick to help you start your day off right, and I have to admit that it does make me feel more put together and motivated.