A funny thing happened today...

I managed to anger a student today. Not that this is an odd occurrence by any means, but the reaction and argument that ensued was, let's say, different.

This story needs a little preface: Last year, just about 2 months before I joined WW, a student was confused by a major assignment that I had just finished explaining. I caught her passing a note to another student, and like any other teacher, I took the note away from her. When I read it, the note said "I know, I hate her, I hate her stupid projects. Imagine how fat she would be if she got pregnant! GROSS!" And even though it was a 6th grade student, it still hurt. Part of my decision to join WW was because of this note.

Now, on to today's story. This student had a major attitude for the class period that I saw her. With Halloween and the festivities, I let a lot of the stuff she was saying go because it was just that kind of day. The staff was then given a list of students that were not allowed to participate in the upper-grades dance in the afternoon, and this one girl was on this list. She of course got angry, and said "Well, if I'm not allowed to go to the dance, I want my $3 back." I told her that I didn't know what the policy was, but since it was for disciplinary action that I doubted she'd get her money back . She then said "Damn Miss O shut your fatass up until you know what you're talking about." Rather than getting upset about what she said, I sent her to the office and she proceeded to get suspended for 3 days.

I started thinking. This time last year, I really *was* a fatass! As of now, I'm still overweight, but by no means a fatass... this was a major revelation to me!

Such milestones!

YWow, so last week I hit a huge milestone in my mission to get down to a normal weight: I officially lost 50 pounds! Then today, I saw something at the scale that I haven't seen in over 5 years: a 1 as the first digit in my weight. That's right folks, I started this whole thing at over 250 lbs, and I have no plans of stopping. Y


YI've been watching portions much more closely, and I've noticed that I need significantly less food to keep myself satisfied. Tonight, for example, I started myself with 2 small tacos, assuming that I could go back and make another one if I needed. I didn't need it! When I wanted something sweet, I had a little leftover breakfast (pancake) and felt good. I have pudding for a late night snack if I feel I need it. Y

YOther news: My sister is moving back home!! She got a job in Chicago at a new restaurant, and will be moving home before the end of November. I'm so excited for her!! Sorry there are no new pictures, but hopefully I'll have a few soon. Y

Beginning of month 7

I know I've said this before, but man, I can't believe it's been this long! There are some days that I feel like a complete rookie at this, then there are other days that make me feel like an expert. They started an "at work" ww meeting at my school for the teachers, and all the teachers who joined asked me to come to meetings for support. They ask me as many questions as they do the leader! It's great feeling like I actually know something.

I had a rough last week with Josh's wedding and a few dinners out. I though I'd done pretty poorly and had braced myself for a gain. I got on the scale and the receptionist smiled and said "good job!" When I looked at my book I saw that I'd lost 1.4 lbs... guess I did better on the other days than I'd originally thought. I need my knee to heal so I can start working out again. I was doing SO much better when I had more regular activity. I've started doing housework when I get home from work so I can at least break a sweat.

Posted here are pictures of me and Adam from a year ago, and from last weekend. I think there's a pretty drastic difference!

Time to reflect

After however many weeks of steady weight loss, i gained a pound this past week. I know exactly why: i stopped counting points of what i ate, and i ate a bunch of crap... I just hate that this gain came so close to me hitting my 50# mark... oh well... onward and downward!