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Although my blog (or lack of) has seemed to indicate that I have officially fallen off the face of the earth, I really haven’t.  We have been sick, yet again, and nothing beyond the absolutely necessary stuff gets done when we’re sick.  I haven’t exercised much (like 2 times last week) and haven’t done a phenomenal job of eating the things I should be eating, but I  have maintained my loss.  I haven’t pushed through the plateau yet, but I fully intend to accomplish that feat when Spring finally arrives and I can get outside and run around for hours on end.  Surely by that point I’ll be back to normal health-wise as well.  It’s something to look forward to, I think!

Now, as for the title of this entry, I’ve got some explaining to do.  This week, provided my kiddos are healthy enough for me to leave them with my parents for a couple days, I have an event to attend where I will get to show off my weight loss.  As a stay at home mom I am rarely dressed in anything different than jeans and t-shirts/sweatshirts.  The banquet we are to attend on Thursday night requires a formal (which I have) and I really hope I get to wear it.  It’s is absolutely beautiful and quite a change from my normal attire!  I honestly feel “hot” in it, and that’s a real change from where I was just a year ago.  It’s not just this event, though.  I am ready to dress like a girl!  I want to look feminine again.  I don’t need to hide my body anymore.  I want to show off my curves.  I want to wear dresses once in awhile just because I can.  I look forward to this summer as I plan to be toned enough to wear sleeveless dresses when on vacation or any other time I want.  I’m ready to show off my progress.  I’m ready to achieve my goal and then maintain forever.  I’m ready to show the world what I have and can accomplish when I put my mind to it.  Now, if I can just keep everybody healthy for awhile so I can work on it! 

Usually I love Mondays.  Usually.  We had a nice weekend of warm temperatures that was ruined last night by a cold wind, 30-degree temperature drop and rain.  Today, with the weather change, we’re again stuck in the house.  One of my angels is driving me up the wall (and down the other side, for that matter) today and I’m trying to remain calm and happy!  Thank goodness for yoga!  Today was definitely a yoga day!

 Now, on to plateaus.  Can I tell you how much I hate them?!  I realize I should be thrilled that I have been stuck at this weight for almost two months and haven’t gained, but I want so badly to break through!  I’m mixing up my exercise.  Granted, I could do better with my eating, so I guess I need to get tough on myself there.  I have made great strides with my fiber intake in the past few months and that’s something else of which I can be proud.  I’m really looking forward to Spring/Summer when I can get fresh vegetables.  I think that will make a HUGE difference in my eating.  There’s just something wonderful about fresh vegetables. 

I’ll stick with it.  I won’t give up now.  I’m only 7 pounds away from my dream weight (I think!) and I WILL get there!  I am worth it!