It has been a couple of weeks since I did a Workout Wednesday post. I was going strong and didn’t want to break my stride by posting about it. Then, after a few weeks of running every other day I got a stomach bug. It was only around for 24 hours but it derailed my running for about a week.

My girlfriend Lori left a comment that really helped me out. I had been running and cutting back my food but, I wasn’t eating enough. As soon as I added back in an afternoon snack I found that I was able to drop a couple of pounds. I know it is only two pounds so far, but that is the start in my last ten. With 8 left to go, I may have to encourage the family to finish off that bag of treats they brought home. Candy is a weakness for me, I can admit that.

As I hope to run tomorrow morning, here is a peek at our Halloween. The boys carved the pumpkin (in 15 years Hubby has never carved a pumpkin before, I love it!). The kids tried out the treats once the bowls were ready. They donned their costumes and went to visit the scary neighbour next door. They had a wonderful night and spent a good hour and a half walking down the street and back up again. Apple kept up with her brother and J took her hand to the door, they were in it together and didn’t fight once. I dressed up as a mad scientist and handed out the treats with a pot of coffee, for me.

As I went through my closet this morning looking for something to wear for the annual family portrait tonight. I realized that if I had only lost that last ten pounds that I want and need to lose, my options would have been so much more.

I have ten skirts that are one size too small (as in I can do them up, but cannot breathe).

I have ten pairs of pants that are one size two small (same as the skirts).

I have, at minimum, ten blouses that are one size two small (well my bosom was busting out).

I have ten summer dresses that are one size too small (just making note for next year).

So, here I sit trying to think of how to lose the last ten.

I run every other day now and am pretty much doing 4-5k each time.

I don’t eat excess sugar, sweets, soda, alcohol.  Most of what I eat is healthy and in moderation.  Oh yes, and I gave up extra salt this past summer.

I have ten more reasons why I should lose the last ten, but they are silly and mean only something to me.  But, the most important thing is that I want to do it for me.

There are ten weeks, plus one, until Christmas.  A pound a week.  I am determined to have the choice of at least ten different outfits for Christmas Dinner.  I can do it, I just need to get through Thanksgiving first.