Nanny to Mommy

This week's Wednesday's Weekly Weigh-in will also be Motivational Monday since I apparently took it off for Labor Day. I am still at a plateau and that is probably because of Dragon*Con and eating WAY unhealthy. But since I mentioned Dragon*Con, this weeks (LATE) Motivational Monday is:

Rock your inner NERD!

 I love Dragon*Con. Even in the huge mass of people, I feel safe. It is where I belong. I am so grateful that my husband and LDOD introduced me to the awesomeness that is Dragon*Con.

Dragon*Con is a place where everyone gets together and it doesn't matter if you a fan of Star Wars, Star Trek, or just there to party...or even a random Auburn fan, you are welcomed.

While waiting in the ridiculous line to get our badges, the hubby and enjoyed conversations with people of all fandoms and nationalities. People that didn't necessarily agree with our politics but listened to our point of view and were respectful throughout the entire conversation. 

I sound so cheesy when I say this, but: Why can't everyday be like Dragon*Con? And everyone be like Con-goers?

Don't be afraid of who you are.

As the wise Dr. Seuss once said:

"Be who are and say what you feel, because those who mind, don't matter and those who matter, don't mind."

Pretty excited about this trip. I worked really hard for it. LOL I know what I got seems so random and then when I post my Kroger trip you are going to think it is even MORE random. But we needed random things! I wanted to get a few other things but my store is EXTREMEly couponed, so of course they were out. My total after savings but before coupons was like $55 and I had a $5 off $50 coupon that was burning a hole in my pocket. The kids were great too, so that made the trip more enjoyable. I went with my friend again and it's so nice going with her because she doesn't just throw thing in my cart. HA. Anyways, here's the breakdown:

4 V8 Splash 2/$4 

- $1/3 08/12/2012 SS Insert and 2 $1/2 Best Meals Happen at Home Publix Email Mailer = $5

2 Kraft Cheese Slices 2/$5 

- 2 $1/1 Manu (NLA) and $1/2 Cooking with Kraft Publix coupon = $2

Bubba Burgers $7.99 

- $2 Cooking with Kraft Publix wyb kraft cheese and Kroger $1.50 off meat department when you spend $7 or more = $4.49

2 Bird's Eye Steamfresh Rice 50% off

- 2 $0.35/1 Manu = $0.59 or $0.30 each

6 Smart Balance spreadable butter 2/$5

- 3 BOGO IP, $1.10 Manu IP and 2 $0.50/1 08/05/2012 SS Insert = $0.75 or $0.13 each

2 Bird's Eye Steamfresh Chef's Favorite 50% off

- 2 $0.50/1 Manu = $0.45 or $0.23 each

Oscar Mayer Select Turkey $4.39 (reg price)

- One FREEbie from FB promo and $1/1 from Stocking Spree Publix home mailer = $1 OVERAGE!

3 Liberte Yogurt 10 for $8

- 3 $0.30/1 Manu = $0.60 or $0.20 each

Red Grapes 2.18 lb @ $1.69/lb

= $3.68

Sabra Hummus BOGO $3.99

- $1/1 Deli department from Publix baby club = $1

Sliced Portabella Mushrooms  = $1.69

2 Capri Sun 10 pk 2/$5

- 1 $0.75/1 Publix Stocking Spree Home Mailer (stinks because I did have two but I lost one :/) and 2 $1/1 Manu IPs (NLA) = $2.25 or $1.13 each

Total before taxes = $18.80

Total Savings = $65.57

77% Savings!!! :D

Below is a place where you can add your link to share your savings:

So today I don't really have anything to report except I have been super stressed out and haven't made time for working out. I am stuck at limbo for another week. But the good news is my Wii Fit thinks I should be 20 instead of 26 which makes me a happy girl! So how is everyone else doing on their diets/workouts?

Dragon*Con is this weekend and maybe by next year I will finally get the outfit of my dreams. (Hubby and I each have a deal that when we get below 200 we can get something we really want as long as it's under $200.)

Please feel free to post your link to your blog, video, or picture of your weight loss journey and how you did this week. Thanks!

"There are always gonna be a million reasons not to do something." 
- The Office: Boys and Girls

Stop making excuses. 

So for our first motivational Monday I thought I would get to the core of mine and I'm sure a number of other people's problem...we make 'reasons' why we can't do something.

You complain about never seeing your friends because you have a child or a new job or just 'life got in the way' (I use that one more than I would like to admit). You have to make time for the things that matter. So do it.

You need to lose weight but say I already wake up too early (to exercise), I can't afford a gym membership or work out equipment, I can't afford to eat healthy...there is always a reason. Always an excuse. But if you want something bad enough you have to make it happen.

I'm unhappy with my career but I'm scared to leave, it's the only thing I know, the job market is bad. Then stay at your job but actively look for another one.

Sometimes you have to work for what you want. Sometimes you have to do stuff you don't want to do, so you can get to where you want. That's called life.

But if you keep making excuses, you will never be happy.