tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61961185774035935242024-03-14T00:40:49.921-07:00Blog Myself ThinPost-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-81364360001747423592013-12-30T09:22:00.000-08:002013-12-30T09:22:15.134-08:00Day One Begins.... NOW! Wow, its been well over a year since I have posted anything on this blog and what a year it has been! Life got a hold of me for a while and many things were put on the back burner. In the past year I have been separated from my husband of 13 years, filed for divorce, went through an 8 month messy divorce process, started dating, met an amazing guy, finally got divorced and got re-married. So needless to say, I have been busy! My new husband and I were married in July and I now have 2 step-sons along with my two kids. Its been quite an adjustment.<br />
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Pertaining to my weight loss... it wasn't on my priority list. I lost a ton of weight on the divorce diet but it wasn't healthy. I was living on cherry coke mostly. I was tired all the time and I noticed that where I had lost the weight I was flabby. I have since gained some (not all) of that weight back but I'm ready to do it the healthy way. Now that my life has settled down significantly I feel like I'm ready to focus on me.<br />
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Yes, many people wait until after the new year to start their weight loss plan but I decided that I may as well start today. I have been eating like CRAP for the past month so I'm starting slow this week. I'm going to cut back on the soda and the sweets and cut my portions back as well. My plan for this go around is to use My Fitness Pal and count calories. I'm also going to start lifting more weights than I have in the past. And I'm going to blog the whole thing right here!<br />
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Day One Begins.... NOW! Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-51419671295497167562012-03-12T08:39:00.002-07:002012-03-12T08:45:44.365-07:00Yeah right....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rQdASl9wJJ4/T14YuVuwBvI/AAAAAAAACCs/-sVfuunvjAY/s1600/125326802099973458_CpdB99Og_c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 332px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rQdASl9wJJ4/T14YuVuwBvI/AAAAAAAACCs/-sVfuunvjAY/s400/125326802099973458_CpdB99Og_c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719035761193387762" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Its Monday and this is what I should have done this morning! But instead I hit snooze and slept for another hour. Bad, bad! On the plus side, its only 10 am and Ive guzzled 16 oz. of water. Hey, I have to look at the small victories people :)Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-56663472875305657402012-02-29T08:51:00.002-08:002012-02-29T08:55:50.307-08:00Truth!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9M4GsSKBzJw/T05XvYY-xWI/AAAAAAAACCg/VJRAokz6Amg/s1600/pic"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9M4GsSKBzJw/T05XvYY-xWI/AAAAAAAACCg/VJRAokz6Amg/s400/pic" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714601448692434274" border="0" /></a>Isnt this the truth! I hate that I cant trick my body into thinking that peanut M&M's are healthy because they have protein in them :) Oh man! I guess I better start tracking again. Even though its a pain it works.<br /><br />So, an update on me... I actually rolled out of bed this morning and exercised. It was only for 30 minutes but I did it and I feel SO much better. I did stop at McDonalds on my way to work and grabbed an egg mcmuffin (300 calories) but I am tracking so I will have to eat well the rest of the day. I figure that an egg mcmuffin is better than the chocolate on chocolate donut that I really wanted so Im counting that as a success!Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-60579156072202313042012-02-28T20:27:00.003-08:002012-02-28T20:44:58.567-08:00I want to wear this...<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ucmz5qJFOQQ/T02pkDhG1aI/AAAAAAAACCU/B8kfpgGygKk/s1600/clothes.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ucmz5qJFOQQ/T02pkDhG1aI/AAAAAAAACCU/B8kfpgGygKk/s320/clothes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714409939087578530" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Scary thought! Summer will be here before I know it. Have I lost any of the weight that I said I was going to lose?... No! Have I toned anything that I said I was going to tone?... No! I want to be able to wear this darling outfit when the warm weather arrives and I an nowhere near ready.<br /><br />Now, Im not going to get down on myself for not accomplishing any of the goals that I have set for myself, all I can do is start again and keep trying. So thats what I am going to do. Keep trying! One day I will get there. I have to look at the positives here... I have maintained the weight loss from before so Im not starting completely over and I know I can do this I just need to find my motivation.<br /><br />So, here are my new goals!<br /><br />1. I want to exercise at least 4 times a week for an hour (weights and cardio alternating)<br /><br />2. I want to lose 5 pounds by March 10th.<br /><br />Thats it! Those are my goals. Now I just need to do it!Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-76064368712600971112011-10-02T20:50:00.000-07:002011-10-02T21:01:30.978-07:00lol... Im Baaack!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o4Q5y8BKz0o/Tokxfb5-AEI/AAAAAAAACCM/tt0JUlPw8zA/s1600/262293864_way0bEXP_c.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659108822904340546" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o4Q5y8BKz0o/Tokxfb5-AEI/AAAAAAAACCM/tt0JUlPw8zA/s400/262293864_way0bEXP_c.jpg" /></a> Yes, yes I know... my last post stated that I was back to Weight Watchers, back to the gym etc. Well, life had other plans. It was an interesting summer personally for me, one which made me step back and take a long hard look at my life. I had some eye opening experiences to say the least... but anyway....<br /><br />I also had months and months of one sickness after another. It would go in about 2 week cycles where I would get sick, feel icky, finally start feeling better, have about 5 days of feeling good and then I would be sick again. So, after an irritating sickness schedule I finally went to a doctor that decided the best thing was to have my tonsils out. It has been one week since surgery and though my throat is still very sore and I cant eat anything I am hoping that it will cure my sickness cycle.<br /><br />So, thats why Im here.... my personal life finally feels a little under control, my sickness is hopefully taken care of and I have no more excuses to put things off any longer. I will say that I have maintained my weight at 160 all summer so that I am proud of!<br /><br />I am excited to start my execise journey AGAIN! and to catch up with all of you! It will take time for me to get my energy back but Im ready to go!!!Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-5630193676224120322011-03-09T18:52:00.000-08:002011-03-09T18:55:35.933-08:00I have been bad......so, so, so bad!<br /><br />Its a habit I have. I am going along fairly nicely, eating well, exercising and then WHAM! All of a sudden I stop. And not just stop one thing, I stop them all... no exercising, no Weight Watchers, nothin! I also stop blogging as you can tell :)<br /><br />Well, this little set back has not lasted as long as some. I sucked it up, went to Weight Watchers this morning to see what the damage was (+3) and met my trainer at the gym this afternoon. I am determined to get back on track. Summer is just right around the corner people! :)Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-89496551006815170372011-02-16T17:16:00.000-08:002011-02-16T17:22:32.726-08:00Weigh InIn my last post I was so worried that I wouldnt be able to stay within my daily points and not use ANY bonus points (since I didnt have any left). Well, I did it! I stayed within my points for 2 days and when I pulled up here I felt really good.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jERe6C7klnI/TVx3a4ATM-I/AAAAAAAACBY/aqDUDtx-kIo/s1600/WW.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jERe6C7klnI/TVx3a4ATM-I/AAAAAAAACBY/aqDUDtx-kIo/s400/WW.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574461742371779554" border="0" /></a>Staying in my points and tracking paid off. <span style="font-weight: bold;">I lost 1.6 pounds!! </span>Yay me!<br />This week I will continue to track my points and I will also kick up my exercise so hopefully next week I can have a loss as well. I also wanted to thank you all for your encouraging words!Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-81206914493881457192011-02-13T19:57:00.000-08:002011-02-13T20:10:51.411-08:00Weekly UpdateWell, here is how my week has gone. I still have 2 days until weigh in and my points start over and I have ZERO bonus points left. I splurged a little when we went out for Valentines Day yesterday. The good news is that I didnt go OVER my allotted points. Now I just have to eat really well the next two days.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k7EQ6dHDmks/TVipCTaTfHI/AAAAAAAACAY/be2l1sG9hC4/s1600/3812.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 148px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k7EQ6dHDmks/TVipCTaTfHI/AAAAAAAACAY/be2l1sG9hC4/s200/3812.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573390395906423922" border="0" /></a>I was reading this magazine today (Muscle and Fitness Hers). Now these types of magazines inspire me for some reason. I love looking at the pictures and seeing the workouts the pros do. Do these magazines inspire you or discourage you?<br /><br />One of the ads in this magazine inspired me... I loved what it said and I hope to be there someday soon. Here's what the ad said....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-family:verdana;" ><br />My body is like a canvas</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-family:verdana;" >Motivation is my brush</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-family:verdana;" >I control every curve</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-family:verdana;" >and make no excuses</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-family:verdana;" >I turn heads</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-family:verdana;" >and hold my head high</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-family:verdana;" >I have no bad angles</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-family:verdana;" >I am confident in every light</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-family:verdana;" >I break limitations</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-family:verdana;" >Quitting is not an option</span></span><br /></div>Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-47649212682342664722011-02-09T18:25:00.000-08:002011-02-09T18:30:38.405-08:00Weigh in...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zFhSD8AUkVU/TVNMxW-mlzI/AAAAAAAACAQ/006vBtgHb_U/s1600/Weight_-cartoon_scale.gif"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 264px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zFhSD8AUkVU/TVNMxW-mlzI/AAAAAAAACAQ/006vBtgHb_U/s400/Weight_-cartoon_scale.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571881574852892466" border="0" /></a><br />So, today was my first Weight Watchers weigh in... Ugh!<br /><br />I lost .4 .... yes, POINT 4 pounds. I am trying NOT to be upset and NOT to get frustrated. But Come On! And yes, its still a loss blah, blah, blah. I was just hoping for more. Ok... now that that's out of my system I will be positive and continue on my journey ... but I think Im gonna blame that scrawny weight loss on the Super Bowl :)Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-35529175772267564452011-02-08T19:19:00.000-08:002011-02-09T18:25:46.586-08:00How to eat an elephant?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rocvlzJUHQs/TVNMnkHdM0I/AAAAAAAACAI/IQXoEEJMs78/s1600/lemmling_Cartoon_elephant.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 191px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rocvlzJUHQs/TVNMnkHdM0I/AAAAAAAACAI/IQXoEEJMs78/s200/lemmling_Cartoon_elephant.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571881406580994882" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Have you ever heard the quote "How do you eat an elephant? ... One bite at a time"<br /><br />I heard that tonight and it really hit home. I have been feeling rather frustrated with my weight loss recently and when I heard this I had to remind myself that just like I cant eat an elephant in one bite, I cant lose all the weight I want in one day or one week, or even one month. Its going to take time. I am going to have setbacks. I am going to have to work for it (even though I dont want to sometimes).<br /><br />I also need to remember to focus on MY elephant and not someone elses. We all have things we are working towards and even though someone may seem perfect, they are not. They have problems too. Its sometimes hard to remember that when you're at the gym and the skinny b$%#'s on the treadmill next to you are complaining about having to buy a size 7 pants! Thats when I have to chant "everyone has problems, everyone has problems" :)<br /><br />This post was more for me than for anyone else, I just had to vent and remind myself to eat my elephant one bite at a time.Although, It wouldn't hurt if my elephant lost some weight so I had a smaller elephant to eat :)Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-55629361101177972252011-02-07T18:53:00.000-08:002011-02-07T19:05:38.497-08:00Thin is the New Happy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rocvlzJUHQs/TVCwM6kY8-I/AAAAAAAAB_w/ajCBtSknrvA/s1600/thin%2Bis%2Bnew%2Bhappy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rocvlzJUHQs/TVCwM6kY8-I/AAAAAAAAB_w/ajCBtSknrvA/s400/thin%2Bis%2Bnew%2Bhappy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571146474984109026" border="0" /></a>This is what Im reading right now. I must admit that I bought the book based solely on the picture on the cover. I was thinking "I can relate to that, I must see what this book is about" :)<br /><br />Im about half way through and I must say that I love it. The Author, Valerie Frankel has so many good points and sayings. I have had several "AHA" moments.<br /><br />First, We all know the 5 stages of grief right. Well, did you know that they can be applied to dieting. Here, let me tell you...<br />1. Denial: "This diet is going to be the one that works"<br />2. Anger: "Everyone else has cake!"<br />3. Bargaining: "I cheated today so I will work out extra hard tomorrow"<br />4. Depression: "I cant believe I ate that whole thing"<br />5. Acceptance: "Its useless, I will never be thin."<br /><br />The first paragraph had me sucked in... "Im a diet addict. I exist on a continuous loop of starting a diet, recovering from one and planning the next. Im either counting calories, fat grams, carbs or the number of days until I begin anew (and it's always "for the last time"). Dieting defines me."<br /><br />Those are just a few of the highlights from the beginning of the book. I will blog more about it when I finish it.<br /><br />On another note, weigh in is in 2 days and I ate a TON for the Super Bowl. I had saved ALL my bonus points to use so Im hoping it didnt hurt me too badly. I guess we will see how I did on Wednesday :)Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-16803519669514357922011-02-03T20:11:00.000-08:002011-02-03T20:19:39.683-08:00Meet the Newest Weight Watchers Member<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rocvlzJUHQs/TUt8qdY6irI/AAAAAAAAB_k/K5S-e3w15mY/s1600/Exercise%2Bpic.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rocvlzJUHQs/TUt8qdY6irI/AAAAAAAAB_k/K5S-e3w15mY/s400/Exercise%2Bpic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569682433059228338" border="0" /></a>Ok, I did it... I gave in and joined Weight Watchers, AGAIN! I am rather excited about this new plan. I think its important that carbs are taken into calculation and because I am a carb addict I am hoping that watching my carbs will help my weight loss. I am also excited that fruits are zero points.<br /><br />Today was my first day counting points and I did so good! I stayed right within my points and didnt use any of my bonus points. I drank all my water and got in all my dairy. I need to work on adding more fruits and veggies but I stopped at the grocery store and stocked up so I think I will do better tomorrow.<br /><br />I attached a picture of me today on my way to the gym. I made a few small notes of the things I am hoping to change with Weight Watchers and my exercise program. My 5% goal is 8 pounds. I would like to have that lost by March 1st. So, here we go!Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-67365758110479364142011-02-01T09:45:00.000-08:002011-02-01T09:49:35.836-08:00To Join or Not to Join...I have been debating lately whether to join Weight Watchers again or not. I know their program works. I have done it before and I always lose weight. Here's my dilemma... I know they just changed their program and I dont want to have to buy all new books. Silly huh. I need to just join because I always do better when I have to be accountable and I have to weigh in. Ive heard the new program is really good. Ok, Ive talked myself into it... I will keep you all posted.<br /><br />On another note I weighed myself this morning and I am down 2.5 pounds. Yay me!Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-25844764741035261012011-01-25T17:07:00.001-08:002011-01-25T17:11:10.721-08:00Fear Number Two...Ok people, this is a big day. The day that I conquer one of my biggest fears! I have NEVER liked telling people what I weighed even when I was at my thinnest so for me to post my weight on here for all to see is a huge step in the right direction. I have come to the realization that I need to stop hiding from my weight. After all, it is just a number (one that I pay WAY too much attention to) but a number just the same. I need to focus on how I am feeling, how my clothes fit etc. Not the number on the scale. So, Im going to try! Here we go...<br /><br />My weight as of this morning- 165 pounds<br />Goal Weight- 135 pounds<br /><br />30 pounds to go!!Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-86935741947763195952011-01-23T11:01:00.000-08:002011-01-23T10:01:31.219-08:00Fear Number One!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rocvlzJUHQs/TTOa6bS8liI/AAAAAAAAB-Y/iGbXO2r9FwM/s1600/Me%2B07%2Band%2B11.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rocvlzJUHQs/TTOa6bS8liI/AAAAAAAAB-Y/iGbXO2r9FwM/s400/Me%2B07%2Band%2B11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562960293283010082" border="0" /></a>Ok, so my last blog was all about fear and one of my biggest fears is posting pictures of myself. I will only post a pic of myself on my blog, facebook... anywhere if I dont have double chins, my thighs arent showing and I look fairly acceptable. Well, Im ready to face that fear. I am posting a VERY unattractive "before" picture.<br /><br />Now, let me explain about this "before" picture. Yes, its before... because I have lost weight since then, about 15-20 lbs (not exactly sure). But I am using the "After" picture as my "before" picture from here on out. Did that make sense? I am still about 30 pounds from my goal weight and I have really, REALLY been slacking!<br /><br />So, as part of facing my fears I am posting these pics to jump start my weight loss again. To show me where I have been and what I have done so far but still as a reminder of how far I have yet to go.<br /><br />Ok... here I go.... deep breath... publish post.... now!Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-70263539259746229742011-01-22T20:32:00.000-08:002011-01-22T20:38:38.670-08:00I am INSPIRED!!I just finished watching the movie, Julie and Julia with Meryl Streep. I am inspired. The movie is based on a true story of a woman who cooked her way through Julia Child's entire cookbook and blogged about it along the way. She gave herself a deadline of one year to finish what she set out to do. And while I have no desire to cook my way through Julia Child's cookbook, or any cookbook for that matter. I do have my own goals that I would love to accomplish. Goals that are constantly set and constantly never reached. So what is my main goal, you ask? One that you know I have, one that I think everyone has...lose weight. But not only lose the weight, become healthy, become fit, become more active.<br /><br />I have started this daunting task many, many, many, many times and each time I give up. Yes, I have had some success but not the kind of success that I desire. As I ponder the way I have tackled this goal time and time again I have finally realized that fear has held me back. Not the fear of being thin. But the fear of failure. Usually when I start down the long daunting road of diet and exercise I don't tell anyone that I've started this journey because I don't want everyone monitoring what I eat. I don't want people to think "she's no thinner than the last time I saw her, I thought she was on a diet". I also have NEVER told anyone an actual starting weight or measurement.<br /><br />So how has this movie inspired me? It has made me realize that we are all human beings. We all have goals that we have never reached. Most of us have my exact goal and very few of us actually reach the goal of weighing less and being more healthy. What am I so afraid of? So people will know what I actually weigh...so what. My true friends won't judge me because of it. And I may just get the support I need instead of the criticism that I fear. And maybe...just maybe if I can get up the courage to actually post a starting weight and inches I will have the courage to reach my goal once and for all. And if I inspire anyone else along the way than that's just a bonus!<br /><br />**On a side note- looking back at previous posts, they are so sporatic with no regularity... Im going to try to fix that! :)Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-28226442556958782122010-09-02T09:19:00.000-07:002010-09-02T09:20:10.637-07:00Day Two of ChallengeYesterday was a great day. I drank 8 glasses of water, I stayed within my calories and I had a great workout. Yesterday was suppose to be my first training session with my trainer but there was some mix up with the scheduling and when I got there my original trainer was not there. Since it wasnt my fault they gave me a free training session yesterday and rescheduled my regular session for Saturday. Lucky me. <br /><br />As for the training session... it kicked my but. We focused on legs and I was BURNING by the time I was done. This morning I feel ok but Im sure as the day goes on the pain will gradually come. So, All in all it was a great day!! How did you do??<br /><br />Today my goal is to drink at least 8 glasses of water again, obviously stay within my calories and have another killer workout... this time cardio.Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-7956187924027827112010-09-01T11:57:00.000-07:002010-09-01T11:58:31.387-07:00September ChallengeI just joined the "Lose 10 pounds in September" challenge on sparkpeople.com. I am so excited to get this started. I weighed in this morning at exactly 170.... grrr! But its exactly what I thought. By this time in 30 days I WILL be at 160. My goal is to be at least 150 by Christmas. I think I can do it if I just stick to what I know. <br /><br />I know how to eat healthy... implementing it is hard! But I WILL do it! <br /><br />I know that I need to exercise more often... and I WILL do it!! <br /><br />As far as an exercise program goes... I dont quite know what I am doing BUT I hired a trainer so I should have NO excuse. <br /><br />Lets get going on weighing less and living more!Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-30696869787434052022010-07-21T11:16:00.000-07:002010-07-21T11:21:40.375-07:00Im back.... AgainYeah, yeah... Im back, AGAIN! It seems that it is my cycle to blog and disappear, blog and disappear. That cycle is like my weight loss journey as well... diet and stop, diet and stop! So yes, Im back again and that means that I am also back to watching what I eat and exercising. I havent had any huge eye opening moments to tell you all about or discovered any tricks or secrets, Im just ready to start eating more healthy and exercising again. Seems like I use that word alot... AGAIN!! I need to stop with that word and I also need to stop STOPPING!! I need to just continue whether I get frustrated or not, whether I am seeing results or not. Stop STOPPING!! So, thats my ramble for today but hey, at least I posted something. I WILL be back soon with pictures and actual weight updates ***Cringe***Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-24390917165888386342009-12-04T07:41:00.000-08:002009-12-04T07:44:33.931-08:00<span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6666;">**One of life's mysteries is how a two-pound box of candy can make a woman gain five pounds.**</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6666;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Got up at 6:30 this morning for the SECOND day in a row!! Ran on the treadmill well... ran/walked on the treadmill but Im so proud of myself for actually waking up. I also spent yesterday making Chicken Chili, Lowfat Chicken salad and baking squash so I have a stocked fridge full of good food. I think Im finally back on track!</span>Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-51815555619736719972009-12-03T08:48:00.000-08:002009-12-03T08:52:44.387-08:00wow...Wow, June was the last time I blogged and since its been that long since I blogged it should come as no surprise that I have GAINED weight. I just love food a little too much I think. Last night I was at Target. I decided to try on a sweater and while I was in that dressing room I started looking in the three-way-mirror (worst thing EVER invented). I was so disappointed in what i saw... back rolls!! Since when do I have BACK ROLLS!!! Holy Crap! I need to do something about this situation. So I am back to blogging. Got up at 6:30 and headed to the gym this morning and I have vowed that I am not eating :) ok... well, I will have to eat but what I do eat needs to change! its going to be hard especially starting at Christmas time but I am figuring that I am just getting a jump start on my New Years Resolution.Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-40154390599376275692009-06-30T14:43:00.000-07:002009-06-30T14:48:06.081-07:00AAAAHHHH!!!!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rocvlzJUHQs/SkqHBP9KtVI/AAAAAAAABs0/CLiE0Z5iCcQ/s1600-h/scream.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353239562615960914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 229px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rocvlzJUHQs/SkqHBP9KtVI/AAAAAAAABs0/CLiE0Z5iCcQ/s400/scream.bmp" border="0" /></a> Have you ever had one of those days when all you do is yell. You yell at your kids, yell at your husband, yell at the dog, yell at the kids some more!!! That is how my day is going. Im not sure why Im so stressed but I am seriously on EDGE!!! The bad thing is that all this yelling and stressing makes me head straight for the cupboard for comfort. So far I have only eaten a Fiber One bar for comfort but I can tell that if I dont change my attitude soon my evening is going to be a terrible snacky one! So... here I am blogging about it instead. I think most of my stress comes from the fact that my daughter has been home from school sick today and yesterday and all her and my son have done is fight. Im tired of hearing the tv ALL DAY LONG and it seems like I can get NO peace and quiet!<br /><br />Oh Help Me!!! Summer vacation starts next week and I have this to deal with Every Day!! I better stock up on Weight Watchers cookies!!<br /><div></div>Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-31545936842881980182009-06-29T11:02:00.000-07:002009-06-29T11:08:29.822-07:00No posts = No motivationI think its funny that I can tell how a week went by looking at my blog posts and my food journal entries. Notice- the first week I posted every day, the second week I posted like 3 times and last week I posted.... NONE!! This is how that relates to my weight loss<br /><br />Week 1- Posted every day- lost 3.5 lbs<br />Week 2- Posted 3 times- lost 1.5 lbs<br />Week 3- Posted ZERO- Lost ZERO!!<br /><br />I have still kept up with my exercising pretty well but without good eating to go along with it, I dont seem to benefit as far as weight loss goes.<br /><br />So, Im back to blogging in hopes that I will have a good week! I guess we will all know depending on how many days this week that I post :)Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-42939231964637560792009-06-22T19:51:00.000-07:002009-06-22T19:54:02.729-07:00Todays Weigh-in<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rocvlzJUHQs/SkBDe1BGIfI/AAAAAAAABsE/2aXNawuDEKE/s1600-h/weightproblems.jpg"></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rocvlzJUHQs/SkBDevVoVdI/AAAAAAAABr8/quFe-BypMlw/s1600-h/you+are+what+you+eat.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350350552698475986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rocvlzJUHQs/SkBDevVoVdI/AAAAAAAABr8/quFe-BypMlw/s200/you+are+what+you+eat.jpg" border="0" /></a> Well, I made it through the weekend and I managed to lose 1.5 lbs last week. Its not as much as I would have liked but it was a loss so Im happy. </div><div> </div><div><br /><br /> </div><div></div>Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196118577403593524.post-44720832727942621192009-06-19T20:19:00.000-07:002009-06-19T20:21:46.731-07:00Update for the week...This week has been pretty good. I have stayed within my points on most days and I have only had to dip into my Bonus points a tiny bit! My exercise has been good, I have rediscovered my "Firm" Dvd's which make my butt burn. I am excited to weigh in on Monday as long as I keep within my points over the weekend :)Post-it Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07426602400977936962noreply@blogger.com2