Too much coffee?

I think I had too much coffee this morning. I was really chipper and then it all went downhill. This has been happening the past few days. When I have coffee in the morning, I get moody in the afternoon. I've been getting unusually emotional after 11:00 a.m this week. I'm trying to figure out why.

So tonight is my last pattern making class... *sigh* I'm frustrated with it, because I think the measurements my instructor took 7 weeks ago are now wrong, or as in the case of my waist-to-hip length, were never right to begin with. So. I'm feeling like it will take too much to get everything right to make the dress I want to make out of the beautiful fabric that I bought in time for the fashion show next Thursday. Bleargh.

Yay for Motivation!

Current mood: chipper

So I started back on the Weight Watchers plan about 2 weeks ago. I've been working out at Curves as well, and I've lost 5 lbs! Yay! For those of you who don't know, I lost 40 lbs over the course of a year and a half and made it to goal with Weight Watchers. I maintained my goal weight for at least 6 weeks and thus achieved "Lifetime Membership." I then managed to maintain my weight around goal (up to 2 lbs over) for about a year.

Unfortunately, this year I gained about 10 lbs. My causal theories include 1) Trying to quit smoking TWICE, 2) Moving to a location about 3 blocks away from the best patisserie in town, and 3) Not going to Curves for about 3 months straight.

So- I want to nip this in the bud. Studies have shown that most people who are overweight/obese got that way through about 10 lbs. gained per year. If I don't take it off now, more will accumulate, and I worked too damn hard to lose that original 40. I also gained a huge amount of self esteem while earning my goal. Yes, I'm a vain person. NO, I don't want to be stick-thin. I rather like my curves. But I want my clothes to fit well. I don't want to be constantly looking in the mirror wondering if something makes me look fat. I want to have the energy that I had at goal.

So... I'm partway back to goal. This time, I think I'll get to goal (which is at the very top of my healthy weight range), and lose 10 more lbs. so I'll be in the middle of my weight range. Then I don't have to worry so much about going over goal.

In other news, I'm soooo excited to go up to my mom and grandma's. Justin (my brother) and Chris (his girlfriend) are flying in from Texas. It will be the first time I've seen him in 3 years, and will be my first time meeting her in person. I can't wait! I'm taking my boyfriend, and he and I are going to cook for them, giving Grams a much needed break from cooking. I think it's going to be a hoot!

Currently listening : Crazy By Gnarls Barkley Release date: By 13 March, 2006

Camping, Weight Loss, and Birthday Gifts

Current mood: amused

I turned the big 29 on Friday and went camping with my family. I had a great time with my boyfriend, mom, dad, and uncle. We sat around the campfire telling stories and having sometimes deep discussions on politics and religion.

My grandmother stopped by on Sunday and gave me a great birthday present: Motivation. She said, "Oh, it looks like you've gained some of that weight back." It's true- I've gained 10 lbs in the past year. So now I'm gonna try to be good with diet and exercise and take it off, plus 10 more lbs. I want to lose 5 lbs by Sept 8. I think that's a pretty reasonable goal.

Also, Richie (my wonderful man), surprised me with a Singer sewing machine last night . He had had to order it in and it didn't get here until yesterday. He wasn't too happy about it being late, but I don't mind. My Riccar was just breaking down too much and wouldn't go through some fabrics. He's such a sweetheart.

On another note, I'm so excited to go see my mom, grandma, brother and his girlfriend in September. I haven't seen my brother in 3 years, and I've never met Chris, his gf, in person. She seems like a total sweetheart, though.
Richie will be coming along on this one. He's only been up there once before. It will be a fun trip.

Currently listening : St. Elsewhere By Gnarls Barkley Release date: By 09 May, 2006