We Have Liftoff!

Well, the mood has lifted. Thanks to all the love and support from you guys! I felt better with each comment I read. What an amazing bunch you ALL are. I think it was the moon!

I went for a ride yesterday when I got home. The weather has been really nice lately. Sorta on the fall-ish side. At least for the Houston area, it feels fall-ish. Lower humidity is a joy. Anyway, I was determined to ride like heck so I gave it my all. I rode for almost 11 miles and my average speed was 12.3 mph! That is an all time high for me! It wasn't even that hard to keep my speed up. My legs are getting much stronger and it feels great. And I must say, they're looking pretty athletic :D

Today is house cleaning day, whoopee! I do like a clean house, just wish I could blink and it would be done. Tomorrow my aunt, whom I haven't seen in at least 25 years will be coming over to visit. My mom is on a quest to see some of the family that we've been out of touch with for awhile. We used to be such a close family with all the relatives but when my grandparents died, it's like everyone just went their seperate ways. I think it will be nice to see her. I'm looking forward to it.

On another note, this morning my mom decided to change out some photos on the fridge. She put up a picture of me from Christmas a few years ago where I look like I have 4 chins and resemble the fat lady at the circus. In the picture I'm making scones (a tradition on Christmas morning) and I'm wearing a bright red shirt. It's hideous. She seemed to think I looked beautiful. Whaaaaat? I usually just let her have her way, but I told her I wanted her to take the picture off the fridge and burn it. That I felt like she was being cruel by putting it up there and saying I looked beautiful. She said she thought I was being mean. Maybe I did overreact but I sometimes feel like she "wants" me to lose this weight, but she also "doesn't want" me to lose this weight. She has started to make goodies again and some nights she makes things with breading and/or pasta. The very things she knows I'm trying to cut down on. I feel a sabotage in the works. But this time, it won't happen. This time I'm the boss of me. Thanks, Lee, for reminding me of that!

Hope you have a wonderful day! Thanks again for being such a loving group. I'm sending hugs to you all today! And don't forget to drink your water ;)