. . . in the distant, early morning . . .

Calorie-free rewards - lost 20lbs

Since December 28th, 2010, I have lost 20.3lbs.

As a reward, I have two salon appointments -one for nails, which I did today, and one for hair, which I’m going to tomorrow.

I also bought some 1/2” plugs for my ears.

While I was out, I decided to finally take care of my hoop problem.  You see, dad bought these hoops for me in Australia about 10 years ago, and I’ve worn them ever since.  They no longer wanted to come out.  They needed, at the least, a cleaning.

I finally did get them out (ow!).  So I took them to Jared’s for a cleaning.  Turns out that they bent over the years; so they’re fixed and back in but removable.

But, whilst I was there, I ... fell in love.

(blurry photo c/o Photo Booth)

It is a triple chain sapphire and diamond chip bracelet in silver.  It is sturdy, shiny, and beautiful.  I have a weakness for sapphires, and it took me all of 5 seconds to engage in the “must have it” act of pulling out the cash to pay for it.

I’m hoping between the nail tips and the bracelet, that this will help me stop biting my nails; but mostly - I wanted a big reward for those first 20lbs.  I didn’t know if I could do it, especially after last week, which was filled with (moderated) stress eating.  In just under 2 months I’ve dropped 20lbs - I can do this.  I have a very long trek ahead of me, filled with pizza, chocolate, and ice cream obstacles.  But I can do this.

And the self-care, and jewelry, are a reminder that I did make it the first few steps - and that I can make it the rest of the way.

-Lisa, on February 22, 2011 at 9:01 pm

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