I feel like Halloween was/is kind of a bust this year. I didn’t really like my Halloween blog theme all that much. I started to customize a new design about a week ago because I wanted to be ready to switch to it on November 1. But, once I was done customizing it, I was way too excited about it to wait until Sunday. ;)
My work canceled trick-or-treating and thus … decorating. The management team is worried about the swine flu. They’ve been putting all kinds of procedures in place to help limit its spread at work, which I’m very thankful for. They had the employees vote on whether trick-or-treating should remain the same or whether the company should just send the employees home with treat bags for their kids. The latter option won. I was a little bummed and a little relieved at the same time.
Because trick-or-treating was canceled, I decided not to go all out on a costume this year. And, because my brain slugs were a big hit and are so awesome, I decided to wear one again this year.
I feel like I’ve changed a lot over the past year. I decided to take a picture with the brain slug on my head in as close to the exact same position as possible as last year’s picture.
I think you can tell I’ve lost weight when looking at these pictures side by side. It would’ve been better if I had full body shots, but I don’t think my face is as full as it used to be. (I wonder if that’s because my hair’s longer.)
I haven’t posted an update about my weight loss for a while so I guess now is as good of a time as any. I have almost lost 40 pounds. :D I’m trying to decide what I want as my reward for hitting my second benchmark. But, I have a couple of weeks to decide if I continue to lose weight at the same rate I have been. Do you have any ideas?
I’m really worried about the holiday season that’s approaching rapidly. My cravings for sweets have become stronger over the last month. I’ve had a very hard time saying no to things and I feel like my resolve is slipping. Don’t get me wrong; I really want to lose the 60 pounds I’m still striving to lose, but I don’t feel like my motivation to have self control and to exercise is as strong as it was. I’m hoping with Daylight Saving Time ending on Sunday, I can get back into exercising before I go to work in the morning. Then, all I’ll have to worry about is my self control with my eating habits.
By the way, happy Halloween! :D
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new design!!
I love your new design! It is so fun! Congratulations on your weight loss! That is great! I will try to be a better host next time you come up and not have so many calories laying around!
Love the new look! I am hoping to avoid the whole over-indulgence thing during the holidays as well. Maybe we could work on it together!
I can tell you’ve lost weight. Your face does look thinner. I am very impressed with your self control. Mine has not been so great. Keep it up and try your hardest to make it through the holidays without too much cheating. I’m rooting for you.
I too, think the new design is pretty awesome! I also think you can tell just in the small picture that you’ve lost weight. You may not think there is a difference, but maybe it’s also the way you feel about yourself this time around! You look fantastic and love the hair!
Hope your Halloween was good! :)
Love love love the new design. Super jealous. If you designed this yourself I’m even more jealous! You look great!
Hope everything is going well. Love to you both!
I also have to admit that I love the blog layout as well. Except that I didn’t know where the comment button was!
Next time you come up, I will try and make healthier treats! :)
Cute, cute blog design! I love it (and the kids do, too!)
So, for T’s work “healthy living” thing we have to try to maintain our weight during the holidays. You know, go full to parties and limit yourself to one or two snacks. Always have healthy snacks available. I think you can indulge a little so long as you don’t go crazy (which is difficult for me). Congrats on your weight loss. That is such a big deal–I can’t even manage to lose 10 lbs! The picture really highlights your change over the past year (and I can’t believe how much longer your hair is–it’s really cute!). We love you!
Wow, you can really tell how much weight you have lost. You look great!
Thank you for all the compliments regarding my new blog theme! I love it, too! I might stick with it permanently because it feels so whimsical and goes so well with my blog motto. ;)
Thanks for all the words of encouragement regarding my weight loss! I appreciate it lots!
LeAnn, I used a pre-existing theme and changed it to meet my needs. The colors were gray, the header picture was another one, and the fonts were all different. So, I just made it my own. :)
Love the brain slug. What a good one to reuse!
Way to go on the weight loss. You amaze me so much!