My Oprah moment!

OK, so like any other Friday, which is dress-down day at work, I opened up my drawers and looked for some jeans that would fit over my J-Lo booty. Not finding anything, I pulled out some that I've put on several times this summer, only to peel them off frustrated when, if I could actually get them over my but and legs, buttoning them was a completely different story. I figured I'd try them again, just for the heck of it. After all, I've lost eight pounds, so it was worth a try, right? I was right! I got them up over my but, lets, and thighs and buttoned them no problem! Yes! There is no feeling like that. These are really low-rise jeans, so that was an amazing feeling. It's kind of like that time when Oprah finally fit into her size ten Gloria Vanderbilt jeans. So, they will look a little better when I lose a little more muffin top, but I could wear them with a new top that had a ruffle that hit right in the muffin top area.

Nothing motivates you even more to eat healthy than fitting into something you haven't been able to wear for a while. I ate really healthy again, grabbing some Healthy Choice dinners that I fortunately had on hand. Those keep me from eating something bad when my day gets crazy, which today did. Heading into a three-day weekend is sometimes not even worth the effort! OK, I'll take it anyway and like it!

Didn't make it to the gym at lunch since I didn't get a lunch break today, so I forced myself to get in a quick three-mile run on the treadmill before picking up my son at daycare. I just have to go on auto pilot and not make it mental, or I wouldn't go. Besides, the competition is heating up. I'm only ahead by a few pounds ahead in this diet challenge. I think some of my competitors are holding out. That's OK. Nothing like a little challenge to really get you motivated! We do it in class at the gym all the time. You can't go wimpy on the weights if your workout buddies are kicking it up, right? OK girls, it's on in a big way. Eight pounds are nothing. Think of what I can do if I really try!

Jillian would be so proud. Julia. . . yes, I miss the butter but not the weight!