I think I need to stop trying to post to my blog on Sundays. It never works. I always end up really busy with family stuff on Sunday and then, before I know it, Sunday's over and I've never managed to post to my blog.
Wednesday is the new Sunday. I think I'm going to start posting on Wednesdays. I find myself thinking about my blog on Wednesday. It's a day that falls between Tuesday's Gym Day and Thursday's Gym Day. It's a day far enough away from Sunday that I've had time to absorb and consider the weigh-in from Sunday and it's close enough to the next Sunday for me to be looking forward to my results to come.
I think Wednesday is a good day. Yes. That'll do. So, for everyone waiting on the edge on Sunday to see what I lost that week, you'll have to wait until Wednesday.
That being said, my weigh-in on Sunday revealed a two pound loss! YAY! I'm within two pounds of Onederland. This week has been that special time of the month for me though (Aunt Flo, Cousin Tom, you know), so I might actually see a gain this week. Especially since I DIDN'T get a great workout yesterday. We missed our gym class and I tried to get some dancing in with little success due to a lack of time. Top that with having a very sick child (he was running over 103 degree temp with a sore throat) and being a human garbage can with an insatiable hunger, and I'm not sure I'll see a weight drop this coming Sunday.
That's the way it goes though, right? There are good weeks and bad weeks. What matters is that I don't give up. I can hope for the best, but just deal with the worst. If I gain weight this week, I'll take it for what it is and try to move past it and onto a new week.
Wish me luck! I can't wait to post next WEDNESDAY! :)
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Broken Computer = No posts
My son broke my laptop screen....Asus will repair it for free, but it means shipping it to them and waiting and waiting and waiting until they fix it and ship it back. This means very little time for me on a computer. My only computer is in a back room of my house and requires that my toddler be out of sight while I use it. Basically, that means I don't really get to use it.
That being said, I'm only slightly over 3 pounds from Onederland, as we like to call it. Once I drop under that 200 pound mark, I plan to reward myself. I just need to nail down what that is going to be.
Any suggestions? I was trying to decide if it should be my nose ring or something more like a pedicure or something else. I would love to hear what you guys think. What would YOU do if you reached a major milestone in a personal journey?
I haven't been under 200 pounds in almost a decade. And I'm anxiously looking forward to getting there.
I have posted new photos on the Transformation Photos page. They aren't great quality and I apologize for that. Because of the quality, you can't really see the difference (and it's really only about 10 pounds too). Still, I'm in my smallest pair of "18s" and on my way to that size 16! Exciting!!
Wish me luck. I'm at the minimum weight watchers points plus point level now, so this is how much I eat until I'm ready to maintain (29 points, btw). It's nice to know I can't go any lower. Yay!
Anyway, my toddler is wreaking havoc in the front room, so I must go. I hope to be back on Sunday. Thanks for your patience as I get my laptop repaired!
God Bless you all!!!
That being said, I'm only slightly over 3 pounds from Onederland, as we like to call it. Once I drop under that 200 pound mark, I plan to reward myself. I just need to nail down what that is going to be.
Any suggestions? I was trying to decide if it should be my nose ring or something more like a pedicure or something else. I would love to hear what you guys think. What would YOU do if you reached a major milestone in a personal journey?
I haven't been under 200 pounds in almost a decade. And I'm anxiously looking forward to getting there.
I have posted new photos on the Transformation Photos page. They aren't great quality and I apologize for that. Because of the quality, you can't really see the difference (and it's really only about 10 pounds too). Still, I'm in my smallest pair of "18s" and on my way to that size 16! Exciting!!
Wish me luck. I'm at the minimum weight watchers points plus point level now, so this is how much I eat until I'm ready to maintain (29 points, btw). It's nice to know I can't go any lower. Yay!
Anyway, my toddler is wreaking havoc in the front room, so I must go. I hope to be back on Sunday. Thanks for your patience as I get my laptop repaired!
God Bless you all!!!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Getting Excited
This week, I easily fit into new/old clothes and I was so excited I wanted to scream. I only lost .4 lbs this last week, but a loss is a loss and I got to reap the rewards. I ironed several shirts that I'd tried on months ago. When I tried them on then, they were so tight, I couldn't even pull them on all the way. I remember feeling SO fat. These were 1X shirts and I was too fat to wear them. Last week, I put them on and they looked great and felt fantastic. No problem. I was THRILLED. I also get into my size 18 jeans (down from a 22) with ease. This has got to be the best part of losing weight right after getting more energy!
This last weekend was Mother's Day and I celebrated. OH did I EVER. It started Saturday morning with homemade biscuits and gravy. Then, I followed that up with taking my mom out to lunch for Mother's Day. It didn't stop there, though. I then went to my in-laws for a Mother's Day BBQ. I ate 57 out of 30 points the day before my weigh-in day. I was surprised I lost .4 lbs. I really didn't expect much, so I was happy. I want to note, the only food splurge planned for that week was the biscuits and gravy. I'd thought about a spa day with my mom, but it turned into lunch and then, at 8:30 in the morning, my brother-in-law called me and wanted to have a BBQ for our mom in the evening. But, that's what I love about Weight Watchers. I'm in charge. And I can eat whatever I want. I just see those results at the end of the week. If I don't eat well, I don't lose as much. And I can get over it, because success isn't a straight line. I'm in this for good. This is my new way of life.
That being said, right now, I am eating with a calorie deficit which means I'm choosing to eat less. I'm choosing to lose weight by eating fewer calories. And, I'm in the process of learning to make BETTER choices. This week, my bathroom mirror is sporting the quote, "No food tastes as good as it feels to get a better health report at the doctor's office." For my husband, this would mean a normal blood pressure and reduced heath risk report instead of potato chips. For me, this means a possible go-head for a VBAC - my dream for my second child - instead of chocolates. I know I may not ever get a VBAC, but even so, being healthy and THEN getting pregnant means for less risk all around and that IS worth the sacrifice.
That quote also means a lowered risk for type II diabetes, in my case - a disease that runs in my family and that affected me during my pregnancy with Joshua. How angry will my children be if I end up with diabetes and they find out I never really tried to do something as relatively simple as losing my weight? I can't change my genes. I can't alter my past. But I CAN lose weight...for me AND for my children and their children. What greater gift can I give them than a mom who'll be around and an example of how to live? I can't think of any. It's not just about me anymore and THAT is why I'll succeed.
I hope all you mother's out there enjoyed your special day and I pray that you will live as a shining example for your children. Those of you who are not parents, be that shining example to all of us! We need healthy role models to look up to! I need healthy role models to look up to! lol!
Enjoy the rest of your week!
This last weekend was Mother's Day and I celebrated. OH did I EVER. It started Saturday morning with homemade biscuits and gravy. Then, I followed that up with taking my mom out to lunch for Mother's Day. It didn't stop there, though. I then went to my in-laws for a Mother's Day BBQ. I ate 57 out of 30 points the day before my weigh-in day. I was surprised I lost .4 lbs. I really didn't expect much, so I was happy. I want to note, the only food splurge planned for that week was the biscuits and gravy. I'd thought about a spa day with my mom, but it turned into lunch and then, at 8:30 in the morning, my brother-in-law called me and wanted to have a BBQ for our mom in the evening. But, that's what I love about Weight Watchers. I'm in charge. And I can eat whatever I want. I just see those results at the end of the week. If I don't eat well, I don't lose as much. And I can get over it, because success isn't a straight line. I'm in this for good. This is my new way of life.
That being said, right now, I am eating with a calorie deficit which means I'm choosing to eat less. I'm choosing to lose weight by eating fewer calories. And, I'm in the process of learning to make BETTER choices. This week, my bathroom mirror is sporting the quote, "No food tastes as good as it feels to get a better health report at the doctor's office." For my husband, this would mean a normal blood pressure and reduced heath risk report instead of potato chips. For me, this means a possible go-head for a VBAC - my dream for my second child - instead of chocolates. I know I may not ever get a VBAC, but even so, being healthy and THEN getting pregnant means for less risk all around and that IS worth the sacrifice.
That quote also means a lowered risk for type II diabetes, in my case - a disease that runs in my family and that affected me during my pregnancy with Joshua. How angry will my children be if I end up with diabetes and they find out I never really tried to do something as relatively simple as losing my weight? I can't change my genes. I can't alter my past. But I CAN lose weight...for me AND for my children and their children. What greater gift can I give them than a mom who'll be around and an example of how to live? I can't think of any. It's not just about me anymore and THAT is why I'll succeed.
I hope all you mother's out there enjoyed your special day and I pray that you will live as a shining example for your children. Those of you who are not parents, be that shining example to all of us! We need healthy role models to look up to! I need healthy role models to look up to! lol!
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Monday, May 7, 2012
So Close, I Can Taste It
I'm fast approaching "onederland." Onederland is that moment when I can say my weight is ONE something something. This week, I'm within 9 pounds of being able to do that. I'm SO close. Maybe a month or two and I'll be there, if everything goes well. I will celebrate when I get there. I'm not sure how I'll reward myself yet, but I have to. It's been YEARS since I've been ONE hundred and anything.
This week, I lost 2.8 pounds making me 208 pounds. I've still got a long way to go, but every week brings me closer to a healthier weight and a healthier body. This is SO exciting.
This week, I tried a new recipe. My husband, Steve grilled up some salmon that I'd seasoned with salt and pepper. When he flipped the fish, I put on a mixture of fresh herbs (a seafood medley), lemon zest and lemon juice with some olive oil. This created a sort of Lemon Herb Crusted Salmon. It was delish.
My husband had much to celebrate (and what better way than to grill yummy food) because this week, he lost an amazing 6 pounds. For the previous two weeks, he'd gained weight and was frustrated. I convinced him that by not eating his points for the day, he was eating far fewer calories than his body needed. I suggested that he cut out some of the simple carbohydrates he was eating and bump up his protein and fat. In the morning, he ate a breakfast sandwich with one egg, three pieces of real bacon, two sausage patties, and american cheese on an english muffin. EVERY DAY. The rest of the day was packed full of protein and fat with some carbs. I made healthy dinners and he handled managing his lunch. He ate twice or better what I did for dinner. He lost SIX POUNDS! When Weight Watchers says you have 71 Points Plus Points, EAT THEM. He thought he was doing himself a favor by eating 50-60 points a day and he NEVER got to his weekly points allowance. In reality, he was starving his body. That would have been like me eating about 25 points (below the Weight Watchers Points Plus minimum for anyone). I'd starve. My husband NEEDS to eat his daily points value to succeed on this plan. He sees that now.
As for me, my 30 points has been a struggle, but I find I eat a heck of a lot of veggies and fruit (mostly veggies, as I'm not a huge fruit fan). That's not a bad thing, so no big deal. It's better than my old habits of eating half a tub of cookie dough from Papa Murphy's for breakfast or frozen chicken with nothing else for lunch and then ending up really hungry and binging on sweets or chips. I really had some seriously bad habits that I didn't even see until I starting eating right.
Just because you like sweets or junk food, doesn't mean you can't eat right most of the time. I still have chips. I still eat chocolate. I still have strawberry shortcake and cheesecake. I just use my brain to eat in moderation and now those foods are more special. They're a treat rather than my every day indulgence. Everyone can do this. If I can and my husband can, you can.
Weight Watchers is saving my life and I'm SO grateful.
This week, I lost 2.8 pounds making me 208 pounds. I've still got a long way to go, but every week brings me closer to a healthier weight and a healthier body. This is SO exciting.
This week, I tried a new recipe. My husband, Steve grilled up some salmon that I'd seasoned with salt and pepper. When he flipped the fish, I put on a mixture of fresh herbs (a seafood medley), lemon zest and lemon juice with some olive oil. This created a sort of Lemon Herb Crusted Salmon. It was delish.
My husband had much to celebrate (and what better way than to grill yummy food) because this week, he lost an amazing 6 pounds. For the previous two weeks, he'd gained weight and was frustrated. I convinced him that by not eating his points for the day, he was eating far fewer calories than his body needed. I suggested that he cut out some of the simple carbohydrates he was eating and bump up his protein and fat. In the morning, he ate a breakfast sandwich with one egg, three pieces of real bacon, two sausage patties, and american cheese on an english muffin. EVERY DAY. The rest of the day was packed full of protein and fat with some carbs. I made healthy dinners and he handled managing his lunch. He ate twice or better what I did for dinner. He lost SIX POUNDS! When Weight Watchers says you have 71 Points Plus Points, EAT THEM. He thought he was doing himself a favor by eating 50-60 points a day and he NEVER got to his weekly points allowance. In reality, he was starving his body. That would have been like me eating about 25 points (below the Weight Watchers Points Plus minimum for anyone). I'd starve. My husband NEEDS to eat his daily points value to succeed on this plan. He sees that now.
As for me, my 30 points has been a struggle, but I find I eat a heck of a lot of veggies and fruit (mostly veggies, as I'm not a huge fruit fan). That's not a bad thing, so no big deal. It's better than my old habits of eating half a tub of cookie dough from Papa Murphy's for breakfast or frozen chicken with nothing else for lunch and then ending up really hungry and binging on sweets or chips. I really had some seriously bad habits that I didn't even see until I starting eating right.
Just because you like sweets or junk food, doesn't mean you can't eat right most of the time. I still have chips. I still eat chocolate. I still have strawberry shortcake and cheesecake. I just use my brain to eat in moderation and now those foods are more special. They're a treat rather than my every day indulgence. Everyone can do this. If I can and my husband can, you can.
Weight Watchers is saving my life and I'm SO grateful.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
I'm Still Here
If anyone is reading this, they know I've dropped off the blogger earth for two weeks. The first week I was missing was simply a "whoops!" I got very busy on Sunday and forgot to post anything. Honestly, by the time I remembered, it was Tuesday of the following week and I thought, I'll wait until next week.
That Sunday, the 15th I believe, I lost 2.4 pounds. I was thrilled! It was a good week, but busy. I've been dealing with having my son enter into the evaluation system to discover if his language delay is due to some medical reason or if it's just him taking his sweet time to talk. That week was busy thanks to loads of phone calls and yet another meeting and my own things going on as well. I was just overwhelmed with stuff to do.
Fast forward to the second week I didn't show up. I should have. I probably had a responsibility to post SOMETHING. I didn't lose any weight that week. I was shocked. I'd been OP (On Plan) all week. I hadn't been "bad." I hadn't cheated myself by not measuring or by not tracking snacks or candy or ANYTHING. I'd been amazing in fact. So, I was, well, pissed. And I was in NO mood to post a whiny poor little me post. I came around, though. Eventually, I let it go. In fact, I did more than that.
Since I didn't lose last week, this week I dove into those weekly points that are over and above what you get daily. I even waited until late in the week to do so. I had ice-cream, pizza, Subway, curry and rice (twice!), Doritos, chocolate candy (which I didn't track...). I did this with some trepidation, but also with strategy. I know when you eat with a calorie deficit, your body can get used to only eating that many calories and it becomes very efficient. Sometimes it gets so efficient, it doesn't allow you to burn the fat you're intending to. It's actually a very good system; our bodies are amazing things! However, I don't want my smarty-pants body to get used to burning only those calories. So, I threw loads of calories it's way to jump-start my metabolism. It doesn't always work, but I was hoping for the best.
Getting on that scale this morning was a little scary. I was pleased to see I'd lost 2.2 pounds. It had worked. This week, I'll just play my meals by ear. If I go over my new point limit (30 from 31, due to my new weight), I won't sweat it.
Perhaps I'll start off the week with steak, shrimp, and a baked potato with fat free Greek yogurt and butter. Mmmm.....Yeah, you can eat that and still lose weight. Isn't that wonderful?
That Sunday, the 15th I believe, I lost 2.4 pounds. I was thrilled! It was a good week, but busy. I've been dealing with having my son enter into the evaluation system to discover if his language delay is due to some medical reason or if it's just him taking his sweet time to talk. That week was busy thanks to loads of phone calls and yet another meeting and my own things going on as well. I was just overwhelmed with stuff to do.
Fast forward to the second week I didn't show up. I should have. I probably had a responsibility to post SOMETHING. I didn't lose any weight that week. I was shocked. I'd been OP (On Plan) all week. I hadn't been "bad." I hadn't cheated myself by not measuring or by not tracking snacks or candy or ANYTHING. I'd been amazing in fact. So, I was, well, pissed. And I was in NO mood to post a whiny poor little me post. I came around, though. Eventually, I let it go. In fact, I did more than that.
Since I didn't lose last week, this week I dove into those weekly points that are over and above what you get daily. I even waited until late in the week to do so. I had ice-cream, pizza, Subway, curry and rice (twice!), Doritos, chocolate candy (which I didn't track...). I did this with some trepidation, but also with strategy. I know when you eat with a calorie deficit, your body can get used to only eating that many calories and it becomes very efficient. Sometimes it gets so efficient, it doesn't allow you to burn the fat you're intending to. It's actually a very good system; our bodies are amazing things! However, I don't want my smarty-pants body to get used to burning only those calories. So, I threw loads of calories it's way to jump-start my metabolism. It doesn't always work, but I was hoping for the best.
Getting on that scale this morning was a little scary. I was pleased to see I'd lost 2.2 pounds. It had worked. This week, I'll just play my meals by ear. If I go over my new point limit (30 from 31, due to my new weight), I won't sweat it.
Perhaps I'll start off the week with steak, shrimp, and a baked potato with fat free Greek yogurt and butter. Mmmm.....Yeah, you can eat that and still lose weight. Isn't that wonderful?
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Dear Scale, I Don't Believe You. Sincerely, Me.
Today, I got on the scale SURE I was going to see a gain. I'd been weighing in off and on (I know, I know...you're not supposed to) to gauge what to expect and I was SURE I'd gained two lbs. At the VERY least, that I'd managed to only maintain last week's weight.
Surprise! The scale said 216 lbs. Liar. I weighed in three times. Liar. No way I lost a pound. Not after the week I had. NO WAY.
So, I fully expect to see a gain next week because I think my scale was just trying to make me feel better. It'd better get its act in gear and start speaking the TRUTH!
Anyway, late post today because, as you know, today was weigh in day AND Easter. Happy Easter to all. I hope you made it through okay. I did not. I ate the ears off my son's rabbit. (sigh) His peanut butter filled chocolate rabbit. And as if THAT wasn't enough to condemn me to some severe hours of Jillian Micheal's Last Chance Workout, I turned around only hours later and ate a caramel Cadbury egg.....God save me. The gym and that wicked woman Jillian are going to be MY life this week.
On a positive note, I finally took the terrifying leap and planted green stuff. Herbs. With all this healthy eating, I'm really getting to love my greens. Unfortunately, lettuce may be cheap and you CAN find green peppers on sale, but herbs basically kick your pocketbook's behind. Every time I buy herbs, I can almost HEAR the grower laughing maniacally as I pay obscene prices for this little tiny plastic package of leaves on worthless stems. So, today, I took the plunge. I planted chives, Italian parsley, basil, oregano, and rosemary. If I don't KILL them all, I'll be the one laughing as I reap what I've sown. Okay, ever elusive green thumb! Show yourself!
So, to recap, I'm down a miraculous one pound, I didn't make it through Easter without indulging in absolutely horrible candy, and I've planted myself herbs that I pray to God I can actually grow.
I'm sorry this was so late, but again, I hope you had a blessed Easter and happy Monday, my friends! Until next week!
Surprise! The scale said 216 lbs. Liar. I weighed in three times. Liar. No way I lost a pound. Not after the week I had. NO WAY.
So, I fully expect to see a gain next week because I think my scale was just trying to make me feel better. It'd better get its act in gear and start speaking the TRUTH!
Anyway, late post today because, as you know, today was weigh in day AND Easter. Happy Easter to all. I hope you made it through okay. I did not. I ate the ears off my son's rabbit. (sigh) His peanut butter filled chocolate rabbit. And as if THAT wasn't enough to condemn me to some severe hours of Jillian Micheal's Last Chance Workout, I turned around only hours later and ate a caramel Cadbury egg.....God save me. The gym and that wicked woman Jillian are going to be MY life this week.
On a positive note, I finally took the terrifying leap and planted green stuff. Herbs. With all this healthy eating, I'm really getting to love my greens. Unfortunately, lettuce may be cheap and you CAN find green peppers on sale, but herbs basically kick your pocketbook's behind. Every time I buy herbs, I can almost HEAR the grower laughing maniacally as I pay obscene prices for this little tiny plastic package of leaves on worthless stems. So, today, I took the plunge. I planted chives, Italian parsley, basil, oregano, and rosemary. If I don't KILL them all, I'll be the one laughing as I reap what I've sown. Okay, ever elusive green thumb! Show yourself!
So, to recap, I'm down a miraculous one pound, I didn't make it through Easter without indulging in absolutely horrible candy, and I've planted myself herbs that I pray to God I can actually grow.
I'm sorry this was so late, but again, I hope you had a blessed Easter and happy Monday, my friends! Until next week!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
It Was Bound To Happen
Well, today brought me my first gain. It wasn't much; just .4 lbs, but it doesn't take much to feel crappy.
I'm swinging back and forth between ticked off about it and shrugging my shoulders and saying, "Hey, that week is in the past. There's a new week to worry about." I'll get over it. I'm sure that I'll have more gains over time and even plateau and not lose anything for weeks. Sure, nobody wants that to happen to themselves when they're trying to lose weight, but this journey isn't always a straight line. There will be bumps in the road and what's important is that you get there eventually. For now, I'll hope next week is better and that I won't see 217 ever again on that scale. We'll see.
Tomorrow morning, I'm off to Breintenbush Hot Springs and I'm gonna pamper the heck out of myself (not with food, but with soaking for hours in mineral pools in the middle of nowhere with quiet relaxation). I'm gonna eat good food and soak up some much needed relaxation. Of course, being in the middle of NOWHERE, I'm coming with a body alarm and mace. Call me overcautious or whatever you like, but I grew up in a bad town. There's no such thing as too careful.
Anyway, I'm gonna have a good time and get over this .4 lb gain thing. No big deal. This next week is PMS week already, so here we go. Willpower don't fail me now!
Finally, I said I'd try to come up with a recipe for some Easter food with a healthy spin. Here's one from Eating Well Magazine that looks fantastic: Healthy Carrot Cake - Eating Well. Also, I'm a sucker for deviled eggs around Easter (I mean, what else do you DO with all those EGGS?!). I found a great recipe for mayo-free deviled eggs that use Greek Yogurt (much like sour cream, but lighter) instead: Healthy Deviled Eggs.
Enjoy! And if you're trying to get healthy too, don't let this Easter holiday derail your plans. Plan accordingly for those pieces of chocolate and expect that you won't avoid EVERY temptation that comes your way. That doesn't mean you can eat those ears off your kid's bunny either. ;)
Happy Easter All!
I'm swinging back and forth between ticked off about it and shrugging my shoulders and saying, "Hey, that week is in the past. There's a new week to worry about." I'll get over it. I'm sure that I'll have more gains over time and even plateau and not lose anything for weeks. Sure, nobody wants that to happen to themselves when they're trying to lose weight, but this journey isn't always a straight line. There will be bumps in the road and what's important is that you get there eventually. For now, I'll hope next week is better and that I won't see 217 ever again on that scale. We'll see.
Tomorrow morning, I'm off to Breintenbush Hot Springs and I'm gonna pamper the heck out of myself (not with food, but with soaking for hours in mineral pools in the middle of nowhere with quiet relaxation). I'm gonna eat good food and soak up some much needed relaxation. Of course, being in the middle of NOWHERE, I'm coming with a body alarm and mace. Call me overcautious or whatever you like, but I grew up in a bad town. There's no such thing as too careful.
Anyway, I'm gonna have a good time and get over this .4 lb gain thing. No big deal. This next week is PMS week already, so here we go. Willpower don't fail me now!
Finally, I said I'd try to come up with a recipe for some Easter food with a healthy spin. Here's one from Eating Well Magazine that looks fantastic: Healthy Carrot Cake - Eating Well. Also, I'm a sucker for deviled eggs around Easter (I mean, what else do you DO with all those EGGS?!). I found a great recipe for mayo-free deviled eggs that use Greek Yogurt (much like sour cream, but lighter) instead: Healthy Deviled Eggs.
Enjoy! And if you're trying to get healthy too, don't let this Easter holiday derail your plans. Plan accordingly for those pieces of chocolate and expect that you won't avoid EVERY temptation that comes your way. That doesn't mean you can eat those ears off your kid's bunny either. ;)
Happy Easter All!
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