On black friday I bought my first size 12's!!!!!!!!!!! They are a pair of green skinny cords from LOFT and boy do they feel good! I all but screamed in the dressing room, and actually told the dressing room attendent of my excitment... she probably thought I was a crazy person. Although I've been bouncing around from 178.5 to 181 for the last couple of weeks, I can tell my body is adjusting and the inches are still coming off. I have phased out ALL size 16's in my closet and I couldn't be happier.
The holidays have been rough. This is the first time I've really had a test of my willpower. I'm trying to enjoy myself but also trying to stay in control. For now, not gaining through the holidays is a goal, I'm trying not to kid myself. I just want to get through the next 3 weeks and we're golden. At this point, I'm not tracking everyday (I realize this is a no-no), but mostly just trying to make better choices and not over indulge.
Next goal in coming into view. I will be attending all 4 casino openings and will need some fancy new dresses. The first opening is set for April and I'd love to be comfortable in a size 12 dress by then. I know I can do it. That's just weird to type, comfortable in a size 12 dress, it makes me squeal inside.
I have finally come to terms with the length of time it's taking me. I had all these goals and dates written down and this would just set myself up for dissapointment. I've made peace with the fact this isn't happening overnight, heck it took 6 years and 2 babies to gain it, it's not going to leave my body without a fight. I'm happy with my pace and comfortable with it, it's coming off and that's all the matters. I just keep plugging away taking it one day and one week at a time.
It's crazy to think that my one year anniversary of following the WW program is just around the corner.
216/180.5/160
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
20 lbs to go!
I realize it's been a few weeks since I wrote last. Busy times in the Hewit household for sure: finishing our basement DIY style, soccer games, swim practice, my freelance and stickers, a full-time job, and just being a mom and wife... then we had my Birthday, baby girl's Birthday and Halloween. Basically it's been crazyness over here.
In all of this crazyness I am very proud of myself for really sticking to this, never would I have thought I'd still be at the grind with my weigh loss. I actually thought that I would have quit and said, oh I'm fine how I am now about 10 lbs ago. Man, am I glad for sticking to it! I'm so happy with the way my body if transforming, and soon (very soon), I'm hoping to be in a smaller size! I'm in a solid 14 across the board, but all of my pants are getting loose, I'm going to have a small party when those first size of 12's fit. I haven't been in a 12 since the year we were married.
I remember how daunting it was to think in March that I had 56 lbs that I wanted to lose. Now having shed 36 lbs, with just 20 left to go I'm feeling more and more excited and empowered. I feel in control.
Sooooo, drum roll please... updated stats:
Weight: 180.0 lbs!!!!!!!!!!! (-36 lbs)
Arms: -2"
Hips: -5"
Bust: -3"
Waist: -4.5"
Dress Size: -2 sizes
Thighs: -2.5"
Again, it's taking me much longer than anticipated, but I realize this is the safest and best way to lose the weight FOR GOOD! Basically I need to take a break from watching The Biggest Loser.
In all of this crazyness I am very proud of myself for really sticking to this, never would I have thought I'd still be at the grind with my weigh loss. I actually thought that I would have quit and said, oh I'm fine how I am now about 10 lbs ago. Man, am I glad for sticking to it! I'm so happy with the way my body if transforming, and soon (very soon), I'm hoping to be in a smaller size! I'm in a solid 14 across the board, but all of my pants are getting loose, I'm going to have a small party when those first size of 12's fit. I haven't been in a 12 since the year we were married.
I remember how daunting it was to think in March that I had 56 lbs that I wanted to lose. Now having shed 36 lbs, with just 20 left to go I'm feeling more and more excited and empowered. I feel in control.
Sooooo, drum roll please... updated stats:
Weight: 180.0 lbs!!!!!!!!!!! (-36 lbs)
Arms: -2"
Hips: -5"
Bust: -3"
Waist: -4.5"
Dress Size: -2 sizes
Thighs: -2.5"
Again, it's taking me much longer than anticipated, but I realize this is the safest and best way to lose the weight FOR GOOD! Basically I need to take a break from watching The Biggest Loser.
Here is a peek at my chart so you can all see how steady it's been and where my plateaus have been.
216/180/160
Friday, September 30, 2011
What is your height?
"What is your height?"
This seems like a simple question that most people know the answer to, or at least think they do. Anyone who's ever asked me this question in the past 12 years has gotten the same answer, "I'm 5 foot 5 ." Never knew any different until two days ago. We had a health screen at work, it was optional but if you do it you get discounts on your health insurance... so I elected to get that finger prick and assessment in the hopes I would meet the criteria for the $40/mo. discount. The finger prick was to test Cholesterol and Glucose levels, then they checked your weight, height and waist measurements to make sure you weren't in any danger zone's. The most shocking assessment was when they checked my height. I took off my 4 inch heels, stepped up on the platform. The lady looked at her clipboard and started writing, never even looking up said, "5 foot 4, actually, I'm rounding up." Um, what????? Huh, I think I'm in the process of having an identity crisis, all the sudden I feel super short! I realize you shrink as you get older, but it shouldn't start at 30! I must have been misinformed all of those years and now I must reassess my weight-loss goal! I think I'm going to leave my goal for now, but once I get there I'm going to have to revisit maybe losing an additional 15 lbs to get me into my optimal BMI. I know it can be done, but it all the sudden feels daunting again. There is one success story on WW online that sticks out to me, I actually have it printed out at my desk for inspiration. When this one woman hit goal she was 33, she is 5'4", started out at 207 lbs and now weighs 137 lbs and looks fantastic! So, I know it can be done, but the issue is I always wonder how long it took some of these successes to get there. WW is very very careful not to mention how long it takes or could take, and most published success stories don't mention any relation to time. Anyways, enough about that...
On the flip side: I was worried about my glucose levels, for the past 2 years I've been pre-diabetic. I was more than happy to find out I was well within the low/normal range this week. YAY! And, as I knew, my Cholesterol levels were in the normal range as well.
OK, now for the scale, it's definitely going in the right direction! My official weight-in this week was 183.5 lbs. Since I'm a chronic weigh-in person, as in I weigh myself every day, I've been seeing 182 some days and this excites me because I know I'm moving in the right direction. We are going to have a small celebration when I hit 179, that's for sure. Next week I'll try to get some new measurements documented as well, as all of my size 14's fit perfectly, I have no more 16's in my closet, hooray! I've even shrunk out of a few pairs of jeans that were too small between pregnancies! I'm loving this new body and have found that shopping has been really fun in the past couple of weeks! Another hip hip hooray!
OK, enough of my beeming and gloating.
216/183.5/160
This seems like a simple question that most people know the answer to, or at least think they do. Anyone who's ever asked me this question in the past 12 years has gotten the same answer, "I'm 5 foot 5 ." Never knew any different until two days ago. We had a health screen at work, it was optional but if you do it you get discounts on your health insurance... so I elected to get that finger prick and assessment in the hopes I would meet the criteria for the $40/mo. discount. The finger prick was to test Cholesterol and Glucose levels, then they checked your weight, height and waist measurements to make sure you weren't in any danger zone's. The most shocking assessment was when they checked my height. I took off my 4 inch heels, stepped up on the platform. The lady looked at her clipboard and started writing, never even looking up said, "5 foot 4, actually, I'm rounding up." Um, what????? Huh, I think I'm in the process of having an identity crisis, all the sudden I feel super short! I realize you shrink as you get older, but it shouldn't start at 30! I must have been misinformed all of those years and now I must reassess my weight-loss goal! I think I'm going to leave my goal for now, but once I get there I'm going to have to revisit maybe losing an additional 15 lbs to get me into my optimal BMI. I know it can be done, but it all the sudden feels daunting again. There is one success story on WW online that sticks out to me, I actually have it printed out at my desk for inspiration. When this one woman hit goal she was 33, she is 5'4", started out at 207 lbs and now weighs 137 lbs and looks fantastic! So, I know it can be done, but the issue is I always wonder how long it took some of these successes to get there. WW is very very careful not to mention how long it takes or could take, and most published success stories don't mention any relation to time. Anyways, enough about that...
On the flip side: I was worried about my glucose levels, for the past 2 years I've been pre-diabetic. I was more than happy to find out I was well within the low/normal range this week. YAY! And, as I knew, my Cholesterol levels were in the normal range as well.
OK, now for the scale, it's definitely going in the right direction! My official weight-in this week was 183.5 lbs. Since I'm a chronic weigh-in person, as in I weigh myself every day, I've been seeing 182 some days and this excites me because I know I'm moving in the right direction. We are going to have a small celebration when I hit 179, that's for sure. Next week I'll try to get some new measurements documented as well, as all of my size 14's fit perfectly, I have no more 16's in my closet, hooray! I've even shrunk out of a few pairs of jeans that were too small between pregnancies! I'm loving this new body and have found that shopping has been really fun in the past couple of weeks! Another hip hip hooray!
OK, enough of my beeming and gloating.
216/183.5/160
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Just chipping away
I feel like slow and steady wins the race, I'm just chipping away at the original 56 lbs I set out to conquer and it's going to be gone for good. I'm getting excited now, and feeling more and more confident about the way I look. 56 lbs seemed so daunting, but now that I'm more than halfway through and have lost 32 lbs, the last 24 lbs don't seem that bad. I think I'm going to be beaming when I have just 19 lbs left and really feel in the home stretch... it's crazy to think I'm only 5 lbs away.
The week fo the wedding I was down to 185 (the week before I was 187.5), and last week I was down to 184 to kick off my Vegas weekend. And, even though I gained .5 lbs while in Vegas this week, I still think of it as a win. I ate so much crap and didn't track a thing, so I'm really surprised it was just .5 lbs! I was just focused on having a good time. Here are a few items I indulged in: bacon covered clams, cookies, tons of shrimp cocktail, chicken fingers and fries, alcholic beverages, cheeseburger and nachos, a huge hotdog from Pink's, a buffet and the list goes on. I was sad to come back home to reality, the trip was full of memories and I realize how lucky I am to have such amazing friends and husband.
I haven't posted any pics for a while. So, the first pic is a Before and After, the Before was taken at Weston's Birthday party at the end of January, and the After was taken this past weekend in Vegas. Then below are some pics of me in my "blue like the sky" dress at my bro's wedding, no professional pics have surfaced yet, so these snapshots will have to do.
The week fo the wedding I was down to 185 (the week before I was 187.5), and last week I was down to 184 to kick off my Vegas weekend. And, even though I gained .5 lbs while in Vegas this week, I still think of it as a win. I ate so much crap and didn't track a thing, so I'm really surprised it was just .5 lbs! I was just focused on having a good time. Here are a few items I indulged in: bacon covered clams, cookies, tons of shrimp cocktail, chicken fingers and fries, alcholic beverages, cheeseburger and nachos, a huge hotdog from Pink's, a buffet and the list goes on. I was sad to come back home to reality, the trip was full of memories and I realize how lucky I am to have such amazing friends and husband.
I haven't posted any pics for a while. So, the first pic is a Before and After, the Before was taken at Weston's Birthday party at the end of January, and the After was taken this past weekend in Vegas. Then below are some pics of me in my "blue like the sky" dress at my bro's wedding, no professional pics have surfaced yet, so these snapshots will have to do.
216/184.5/160
Thursday, September 8, 2011
WHOHOOO!
I'm just so excited this week to say that I lost 2.5 lbs!!! I've been extremely focused, with Geo's wedding on Saturday and Katy Perry/Vegas next weekend. I weighed 185 and am now down a total of 31 lbs... only 25 more to go!
Geo and Randi arrived late Tuesday night, and it has really been great to have them around... oh, and how could I forget their lovable lab Homer who has tagged along for the ride. Homer has been a Saint with the kids, he might be the gentlest dog I've ever met. Randi even helped me pick out some outfits for Vegas and inspired me to buy some new fun shoes, I can't wait to wear them!
Sorry so short, I'm exhausted, between staying up to 2 in the morning chatting about life with my brother and the stressful week I've had at work, I'm completely beat... and ready for the weekend ahead including my half day tomorrow, YAY!
Until next week!
216/185/160
Geo and Randi arrived late Tuesday night, and it has really been great to have them around... oh, and how could I forget their lovable lab Homer who has tagged along for the ride. Homer has been a Saint with the kids, he might be the gentlest dog I've ever met. Randi even helped me pick out some outfits for Vegas and inspired me to buy some new fun shoes, I can't wait to wear them!
Sorry so short, I'm exhausted, between staying up to 2 in the morning chatting about life with my brother and the stressful week I've had at work, I'm completely beat... and ready for the weekend ahead including my half day tomorrow, YAY!
Until next week!
216/185/160
Thursday, September 1, 2011
September!
I know, I know... here we are, it's September. It's been a month since my last post. A lot has happened in a month! I had my last week of work at my old job and now I'm on my 3rd week at my new job (which I really love!). Basically I've taken a month off of WW which you could have probably guessed after my last post, I was getting frustrated and feel that I really needed this break from tracking and now have a renewed sense of motivation. I've been watching what I eat and thank goodness haven't gained anything. It's just been a hard transition and getting settled, along with all those goodbye lunches and hello lunches. With the transition between jobs, it was almost impossible to stay on track for me... my new job doesn't help too much with my plan because the microwave and toasters are downstairs in the cafe (these are my 1st line of defense and none are on our floor, bummer), but hey, at least I'm getting exercise too, all those stairs are good for me, right?
The one thing that lit a fire under me was that my bridesmaid dress for Geo's wedding came in three weeks ago and would barely zip, it was super tight! Last week I started to panic. I knew I had to kick it back into gear and jump back on the train. So I've worked really hard this week and am down .5 lbs, it's been really really hard for me to get back on board. I tried the dress on last night and it zipped easily but the dress itself is super snug around my belly (under the zipper), you can see where my belly button is and that's not good for anyone... basically it looks horrible and all I wanted to do was cry and I even had shapewear underneath. Oh well, nothing I can do about it now. I'm just going to keep going with WW and maybe by next week I'll fit into it a tad better, but for now I'll be in search of a magic corset. My body is still changing, I can see it and feel it. Even though I've not been losing weight, the weight that I have is shifting, and I've read that this can happen as long as a year after I hit goal.
NSV (Non-Scale Victory) this morning, I knew we were having a Birthday celebration for a co-worker and our Supervisor was bringing in goodies. I decided to make some Oatmeal (4 pts) in hopes that I wouldn't be tempted, it worked!!! I could pass up those huge bagels (8 pts) with cream cheese (2 pts). I didn't even WANT the bagel, and that's almost unheard of for me, I LOVE them and LOVE cream cheese!
Oh lord give me the strength to make it through the holiday weekend and stay on track! Then I have the wedding the following weekend, then Vegas the weekend after that! Busy couple of weeks and I'm super excited for all of it. I'm most excited to see my brother who I haven't seen since last December 1st.
And I almost forgot to mention, our biggest home improvement project is underway. My hubby and dad have started the process of finishing the basement! They took the last of the drywall, wood and power tools downstairs last night! We are so excited!!!! We're hoping our cave is done by Thanksgiving, which may be a little optimistic but I know the guys can do it!
216/187.5/160
The one thing that lit a fire under me was that my bridesmaid dress for Geo's wedding came in three weeks ago and would barely zip, it was super tight! Last week I started to panic. I knew I had to kick it back into gear and jump back on the train. So I've worked really hard this week and am down .5 lbs, it's been really really hard for me to get back on board. I tried the dress on last night and it zipped easily but the dress itself is super snug around my belly (under the zipper), you can see where my belly button is and that's not good for anyone... basically it looks horrible and all I wanted to do was cry and I even had shapewear underneath. Oh well, nothing I can do about it now. I'm just going to keep going with WW and maybe by next week I'll fit into it a tad better, but for now I'll be in search of a magic corset. My body is still changing, I can see it and feel it. Even though I've not been losing weight, the weight that I have is shifting, and I've read that this can happen as long as a year after I hit goal.
NSV (Non-Scale Victory) this morning, I knew we were having a Birthday celebration for a co-worker and our Supervisor was bringing in goodies. I decided to make some Oatmeal (4 pts) in hopes that I wouldn't be tempted, it worked!!! I could pass up those huge bagels (8 pts) with cream cheese (2 pts). I didn't even WANT the bagel, and that's almost unheard of for me, I LOVE them and LOVE cream cheese!
Oh lord give me the strength to make it through the holiday weekend and stay on track! Then I have the wedding the following weekend, then Vegas the weekend after that! Busy couple of weeks and I'm super excited for all of it. I'm most excited to see my brother who I haven't seen since last December 1st.
And I almost forgot to mention, our biggest home improvement project is underway. My hubby and dad have started the process of finishing the basement! They took the last of the drywall, wood and power tools downstairs last night! We are so excited!!!! We're hoping our cave is done by Thanksgiving, which may be a little optimistic but I know the guys can do it!
216/187.5/160
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Ugh, I hate this
I just hate it, I hate tracking, I hate watching the scale, I hate not fitting into my old clothes, I hate being obsessed with this whole process, I hate talking about it, I hate you will power.
That felt good.
I gained a pound this week: 189. I just get so frustrated. I never went over in weekly flex point which I think is the most frustrating. And I know I'm stress eating. I was just mad about it this morning, the fact I'm so "good" and still gain that I ate some Reese's Cups. I know, wrong way to handle it, but I was dying for them, so I'll just track and move on to this next week.
I think the worst thing about this week is that I am stress eating for sure (well, and TMI - PMSing doesn't help either). I have a couple of big projects I need to get done before I leave this job for my new one and it's getting to me. But, it's not just this, it's a combination of my job and life and freelance. Sometimes I feel a little overwhelmed but say to myself, I just gotta keep pushing through... then what do I do to make myself feel better, I eat. WW suggests finding non-food related de-stressers like a pedicure or working out, etc... this can get tricky when you have 2 small kids and a husband that works late 3 times a week (then feels the need to work out for hours on the weekend and do yard work for another couple of hours) and when you do have a bit of free time you have laundry or dishes to do. I know these are all excuses, WW says that you need to stop making excuses and just make time for yourself but sometimes this is a hard task.
OK, gotta look at the good side, here are some updated stats:
Weight: -27 lbs
Arms: -1.5 inches
Hips: -4 inches
Bust: -2.5 inches
Waist: -5 inches
Thighs: -2.5 inches
Dress Size: -2 sizes
Sorry I was Debbie Downer this week. I just thought I would have been farther than I am. I guess I was just expecting unrealistic goals and I just need to keep going and not worry about the slow pace. My body is doing what it needs to do, and I'm losing at a healthy pace, I just wish it wasn't the pace of a turtle.
216/189/160
That felt good.
I gained a pound this week: 189. I just get so frustrated. I never went over in weekly flex point which I think is the most frustrating. And I know I'm stress eating. I was just mad about it this morning, the fact I'm so "good" and still gain that I ate some Reese's Cups. I know, wrong way to handle it, but I was dying for them, so I'll just track and move on to this next week.
I think the worst thing about this week is that I am stress eating for sure (well, and TMI - PMSing doesn't help either). I have a couple of big projects I need to get done before I leave this job for my new one and it's getting to me. But, it's not just this, it's a combination of my job and life and freelance. Sometimes I feel a little overwhelmed but say to myself, I just gotta keep pushing through... then what do I do to make myself feel better, I eat. WW suggests finding non-food related de-stressers like a pedicure or working out, etc... this can get tricky when you have 2 small kids and a husband that works late 3 times a week (then feels the need to work out for hours on the weekend and do yard work for another couple of hours) and when you do have a bit of free time you have laundry or dishes to do. I know these are all excuses, WW says that you need to stop making excuses and just make time for yourself but sometimes this is a hard task.
OK, gotta look at the good side, here are some updated stats:
Weight: -27 lbs
Arms: -1.5 inches
Hips: -4 inches
Bust: -2.5 inches
Waist: -5 inches
Thighs: -2.5 inches
Dress Size: -2 sizes
Sorry I was Debbie Downer this week. I just thought I would have been farther than I am. I guess I was just expecting unrealistic goals and I just need to keep going and not worry about the slow pace. My body is doing what it needs to do, and I'm losing at a healthy pace, I just wish it wasn't the pace of a turtle.
216/189/160
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Half-way there - 28 lbs down
Wow, this is a slow process. It's taken me 5 whole months to lose 28 lbs, and I'm only halfway there. Maybe I should just say it differently in my mind, "Yay, I'm halfway there, only 5 more months to go!" Eh, that didn't work. When I want something I want it now, instant gratification, and unfortunately that is certainly not how healthy weight loss goes. I'm now starting to beat myself up over how I let myself get this big, and how could I think this weight was OK between my pregnancies. I now weigh 1 lb lighter than I was when I found out I was pregnant with Ellie. I am proud with how far I've come, but so mad at myself for letting it get this out of hand, I'm frustrated and motivated. But why can't I lose it faster, I just want to be at goal TODAY.
I often tell people that this is the hardest thing I've ever had to do, it takes will power and obedience, which I really have neither. I have no one yelling at me if I gain, or slapping a candy bar out of my hand, I am the complete owner of this "project" and the only one responsible for getting the "project" completed. It is so tempting to just give up, or tell myself I'm comfortable and happy, and that there's no need to continue.
On the flipside, this is the easiest thing I've ever had to do. Maybe I should clarify, it was the easiest decision I've ever had to make. The kids and my husband are my driving forces, I want to be healthy and active with them and for them.
We were in Myrtle Beach last week, and that was hard, but thank goodness we ate mostly seafood which is actually pretty WW friendly. I ate enough crab legs to last me 2 years, yum! Soooo good. And fortunately I only gained .5 lbs! YAY for me. And then lost 1.5 lbs this week, which was awesome, so essentially down a pound from 2 weeks ago.
On a side now, a really fun update: I got a new full-time job!!!!!! I start in 2 weeks! This is my first full-time job in over 3 years, and I am so so so excited! But as starting any new venture, I'm so nervous too, like the first day of school. If anyone wants filled in, don't hesitate to message me through FB. :)
Goodbye 190's, I will NOT miss you!
216/188/160
I often tell people that this is the hardest thing I've ever had to do, it takes will power and obedience, which I really have neither. I have no one yelling at me if I gain, or slapping a candy bar out of my hand, I am the complete owner of this "project" and the only one responsible for getting the "project" completed. It is so tempting to just give up, or tell myself I'm comfortable and happy, and that there's no need to continue.
On the flipside, this is the easiest thing I've ever had to do. Maybe I should clarify, it was the easiest decision I've ever had to make. The kids and my husband are my driving forces, I want to be healthy and active with them and for them.
We were in Myrtle Beach last week, and that was hard, but thank goodness we ate mostly seafood which is actually pretty WW friendly. I ate enough crab legs to last me 2 years, yum! Soooo good. And fortunately I only gained .5 lbs! YAY for me. And then lost 1.5 lbs this week, which was awesome, so essentially down a pound from 2 weeks ago.
On a side now, a really fun update: I got a new full-time job!!!!!! I start in 2 weeks! This is my first full-time job in over 3 years, and I am so so so excited! But as starting any new venture, I'm so nervous too, like the first day of school. If anyone wants filled in, don't hesitate to message me through FB. :)
Goodbye 190's, I will NOT miss you!
216/188/160
Monday, July 11, 2011
25 lbs!
Sorry about the hiatus! The last couple of weeks just escaped me!
So 1.5 weeks ago I hit 190.5, which means I've lost 25.5lbs!!! I'm so happy and proud of myself. I really thought I'd fall off the horse by now... and probably would have if I didn't have the support of my husband, family and friends... everyone has been so supportive and it really helps motivate me. This is a small victory in the still long road I have ahead of me, but I had to celebrate and boy did I over 4th of July weekend. Actually I celebrated a little too much! Last Thursday I was back up to 192... bummer. Crazy how 2 days can derail an entire week, it just shows you how finicky our bodies can be, again, I never went over my weekly points but that just means my body can't handle them and I really need to stay as close to my daily points as possible.
Next weigh-in is Thursday and I'm anxious to find out where I'm at. I've been "good" all week. A small preview, I weighed myself this morning and I was 189.5!!!! But my official weigh-in is Thursday, we'll see if I can hold strong and maybe even lost another pound or two from today!
I'm staying focused and keeping my eye on the ball... Geo's wedding in Sept and my trip to VEGAS with 7 girls friends the week after the wedding to celebrate my 30th Birthday!
216/192/160
So 1.5 weeks ago I hit 190.5, which means I've lost 25.5lbs!!! I'm so happy and proud of myself. I really thought I'd fall off the horse by now... and probably would have if I didn't have the support of my husband, family and friends... everyone has been so supportive and it really helps motivate me. This is a small victory in the still long road I have ahead of me, but I had to celebrate and boy did I over 4th of July weekend. Actually I celebrated a little too much! Last Thursday I was back up to 192... bummer. Crazy how 2 days can derail an entire week, it just shows you how finicky our bodies can be, again, I never went over my weekly points but that just means my body can't handle them and I really need to stay as close to my daily points as possible.
Next weigh-in is Thursday and I'm anxious to find out where I'm at. I've been "good" all week. A small preview, I weighed myself this morning and I was 189.5!!!! But my official weigh-in is Thursday, we'll see if I can hold strong and maybe even lost another pound or two from today!
I'm staying focused and keeping my eye on the ball... Geo's wedding in Sept and my trip to VEGAS with 7 girls friends the week after the wedding to celebrate my 30th Birthday!
216/192/160
Monday, June 27, 2011
NSV
NSV = Non Scale Victory
I have a couple! First, my wedding ring fits now, and has been on all week. Second, I have 3 pairs of pre-pregnancy Ellie jeans that fit, 2 pairs of capris, and 1 pair of bermuda shorts! YAY, I have some clothes again.
I also lost, not very much but it's something, -.5 lbs. Total weight loss is 24 lbs in 4 months. Slow and steady wins the race I guess. I have to remember that it's good I'm losing the weight slow and steady because then I know it's real!
I went ahead today and changed my weigh-in day. It's been really frustrating that Monday is basically my highest weight day and Thursday/Friday is consistantly my lowest weight day. Again, on Friday I weighed 190.5 lbs, and today I was 192 lbs. Mary, I think you're right, it's totally my salt intake throughout the weekend. So, for my sanity I went ahead and changed it.
As I've talked about before, my brother is getting married in September. I've been really procrastinating getting my dress because of my weight-loss and the fact I'm hoping to lose about 20 more lbs by the wedding. My future Sis-In-Law called last night and made me buy my dress over the phone while she was at the bridal shop. Apparently they told her the dresses wouldn't be in for 12 weeks and freaked her out, since the wedding is 10 weeks away. When I ordered my dress for Courtney's wedding, they also said it would take 12 weeks (supposed to come in the day before the wedding actually), and I got it within 2.5 weeks, they are a warehouse, it's not like they are making the dress to order! But anyways, they freaked her out and I just guessed a size, so I'm a little worried about what type of alternations are going to need done. The dress I wore for Court's wedding was a 16, and I had 2 inches taken in on each side which then made the dress have no shape (they basically pinched the top), it actually was pretty awful and uneven and the place I had it done is highly spoken of. I ordered a size 14 last night and am thinking I should have ordered the 12, they run pretty big. I may actually swing by the bridal shop on my way home and try a dress on to see how far I am from fitting into any size at this point. I'm just a little bummed because I wanted to look the best possible for this wedding and now I'm afraid alterations are going to screw it up. I guess I'm just going to have to let it go, we were running out of time and I knew I'd have to order it within a week or so anyways.
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I have a couple! First, my wedding ring fits now, and has been on all week. Second, I have 3 pairs of pre-pregnancy Ellie jeans that fit, 2 pairs of capris, and 1 pair of bermuda shorts! YAY, I have some clothes again.
I also lost, not very much but it's something, -.5 lbs. Total weight loss is 24 lbs in 4 months. Slow and steady wins the race I guess. I have to remember that it's good I'm losing the weight slow and steady because then I know it's real!
I went ahead today and changed my weigh-in day. It's been really frustrating that Monday is basically my highest weight day and Thursday/Friday is consistantly my lowest weight day. Again, on Friday I weighed 190.5 lbs, and today I was 192 lbs. Mary, I think you're right, it's totally my salt intake throughout the weekend. So, for my sanity I went ahead and changed it.
As I've talked about before, my brother is getting married in September. I've been really procrastinating getting my dress because of my weight-loss and the fact I'm hoping to lose about 20 more lbs by the wedding. My future Sis-In-Law called last night and made me buy my dress over the phone while she was at the bridal shop. Apparently they told her the dresses wouldn't be in for 12 weeks and freaked her out, since the wedding is 10 weeks away. When I ordered my dress for Courtney's wedding, they also said it would take 12 weeks (supposed to come in the day before the wedding actually), and I got it within 2.5 weeks, they are a warehouse, it's not like they are making the dress to order! But anyways, they freaked her out and I just guessed a size, so I'm a little worried about what type of alternations are going to need done. The dress I wore for Court's wedding was a 16, and I had 2 inches taken in on each side which then made the dress have no shape (they basically pinched the top), it actually was pretty awful and uneven and the place I had it done is highly spoken of. I ordered a size 14 last night and am thinking I should have ordered the 12, they run pretty big. I may actually swing by the bridal shop on my way home and try a dress on to see how far I am from fitting into any size at this point. I'm just a little bummed because I wanted to look the best possible for this wedding and now I'm afraid alterations are going to screw it up. I guess I'm just going to have to let it go, we were running out of time and I knew I'd have to order it within a week or so anyways.
216/192/160
Monday, June 20, 2011
Amnesia
Self diagnosed: Food Amnesia.
I have this huge problem of forgetting what I ate literally right after I ate it. If I don't track all day because of lack of internet access, when I go to track I will have completely forgotten what I had eaten 5 minutes ago, let alone remember what I put into my mouth all day. The snacks tend to really add up, I have a weakness for snacking, see previous post, which is why I'm always in search for low point snacks. My weakness comes from sitting in front of a computer screen 8+ hours a day, gum can help, but not always.
This was another semi-bad week. I gained .5 lbs, not bad when you factor in what I ate over the weekend: Funnel Cake, Chinese Food and Raising Cane's. I was doing so great until Saturday. I am seriously considering moving my weigh-in day to Friday. I realize you're only supposed to weigh yourself once a week, only on weigh-in day, but I can't help myself. I weigh myself every single day, I'm completely obsessed and I hate surprises, I even weigh myself at night and can guess what I'll weigh in the morning. This is a huge issue for me and a habit that I know I won't break anytime soon. I've gotten a sense of a pattern over the last couple months, I weigh the least on Friday mornings. For instance, on Friday morning I weighed 191 lbs, then by today I was back up to 193 lbs. This is the difference every single week, on average I weigh 2 lbs more on Monday than I do on Friday. And yes, I understand it's my fault, I indulge a little too much on the weekends and need to get it under control after being super "good" all week, but shoooot... it's soooo frustrating to know this every single week!!! Which again, is why I should only weigh myself on weigh-in days. I want to be in the 180's so bad I can taste it, I just want to be there NOW! And I realize it's my fault that I'm not there, and I have the tools to get there, I now just need to do it and quit making excuses to make bad choices with my food intake... oh it's a special occasion, oh it's only this one time, oh it's OK to indulge this once... it never ends up being this once. I realize now that I just can't have the sweets that I used to if I'm serious about this. And the weeks that I've gained I never went over my weekly points, but I now know that I only lose significantly when I don't use them. I'll go back to using weekly points when I'm done, and will just stick to my daily points for the time being (even though it's really hard).
Anyways, can you tell I'm a little frustrated, which is to be expected along the way I guess. I just have to push through this.
216/193/160
I have this huge problem of forgetting what I ate literally right after I ate it. If I don't track all day because of lack of internet access, when I go to track I will have completely forgotten what I had eaten 5 minutes ago, let alone remember what I put into my mouth all day. The snacks tend to really add up, I have a weakness for snacking, see previous post, which is why I'm always in search for low point snacks. My weakness comes from sitting in front of a computer screen 8+ hours a day, gum can help, but not always.
This was another semi-bad week. I gained .5 lbs, not bad when you factor in what I ate over the weekend: Funnel Cake, Chinese Food and Raising Cane's. I was doing so great until Saturday. I am seriously considering moving my weigh-in day to Friday. I realize you're only supposed to weigh yourself once a week, only on weigh-in day, but I can't help myself. I weigh myself every single day, I'm completely obsessed and I hate surprises, I even weigh myself at night and can guess what I'll weigh in the morning. This is a huge issue for me and a habit that I know I won't break anytime soon. I've gotten a sense of a pattern over the last couple months, I weigh the least on Friday mornings. For instance, on Friday morning I weighed 191 lbs, then by today I was back up to 193 lbs. This is the difference every single week, on average I weigh 2 lbs more on Monday than I do on Friday. And yes, I understand it's my fault, I indulge a little too much on the weekends and need to get it under control after being super "good" all week, but shoooot... it's soooo frustrating to know this every single week!!! Which again, is why I should only weigh myself on weigh-in days. I want to be in the 180's so bad I can taste it, I just want to be there NOW! And I realize it's my fault that I'm not there, and I have the tools to get there, I now just need to do it and quit making excuses to make bad choices with my food intake... oh it's a special occasion, oh it's only this one time, oh it's OK to indulge this once... it never ends up being this once. I realize now that I just can't have the sweets that I used to if I'm serious about this. And the weeks that I've gained I never went over my weekly points, but I now know that I only lose significantly when I don't use them. I'll go back to using weekly points when I'm done, and will just stick to my daily points for the time being (even though it's really hard).
Anyways, can you tell I'm a little frustrated, which is to be expected along the way I guess. I just have to push through this.
216/193/160
Monday, June 13, 2011
The Biggest Loser Final WI (and 2pt snacks!)
Today was my final weigh-in for the Biggest Loser contest at my Agency. We'll see what the final results say, but I'm hoping I came in (at the least) the top 2! The contest went on for 8 weeks, and according to their scale I've lost 6 lbs. I can't wait to hear the results and see if I've won any of the gift cards that were up for grabs!
Finally, I've lost!!! It's been a frustrating 3 weeks, but finally had my first good weigh-in in weeks. I'm down 1.5 lbs this week. This brings my total loss to -23.5 lbs. Now that we got the scale going in the right direction I feel optimistic again. I challenged myself to make it to the gym at least once last week and I actually did make it there last Wednesday. I wasn't there long, but at least I went. I will have the same goal this week. Baby steps I guess, it's just super hard for me to find the time to go... which I realize is every mom's challenge. I'd rather be home with my kiddos, but I need to get it into my head that I need time to take care of me too.
I realize many that read my blog are also on WW and I wanted to make a list of some of my favorite items organized by points. It's taken me weeks of trying out different granola bars, snacks, and foods that I like that are low points (besides the fruits and veggies being 0 pts). I've even posted some pictures below of my favorite yummy snacks so you can easily identify them at the store.
1 pt:
- Weight Watchers Mini Fudge Bars
2 pt:
- Fiber One 90 Calorie Granola Bars (flavors are Peanut Butter and Chocolate)
- Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies (flavors are Chocolate Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge - and not too shabby for a diet food)
- Nature Valley Granola Thins (flavors are Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter)
- Mott's for Tots Fruit Snacks
- Sugar Free 60 Calorie Jello Pudding Snacks
- 1 Light The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedge on Wasa Crisp & Light 7 Grain Crackers (3 slices)
3 pt:
- 110 Calorie Thomas Thin Bagels
- Light Whole Wheat Thomas English Muffins
- Nutri-Grain Bars (non-yogurt flavors)
- Quaker Oatmeal Individual packs
- Light Yoplait Yogurt
- Low Fat Strawberry Frozen Yogurt (1/2 cup)
4 pt:
- Quaker Chewy Dipps Peanut Butter (this is a great snack when you want a candy bar, it really satisifies my craving without sacrificing 8+ pts)
Some Favorite Restaurant Meals that are good and actually fill me up:
- Bob Evan's Savor Size Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad = 14 pts
- Noodles & Company Sample Trios Japanese Pan Noodles TRIO with Shrimp and Tossed Green Side Salad with Fat Free Asian Dressing = 10 pts
- Chipotle Chicken Bowl with rice, corn salsa, lettuce and cheese = 13 pts
- Wendy's Ultimate Grilled Chicken Sandwich = 9 pts
- McDonald's Snack Wraps with Grilled Chicken (any) = 7 pts
- Subway 6' Turkey Breast on Wheat with American Cheese and Light Mayo = 10 pts
- Subway 6' Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki = 10 pts
- Chick-Fil-A Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich = 7 pts
216/192.5/160
Finally, I've lost!!! It's been a frustrating 3 weeks, but finally had my first good weigh-in in weeks. I'm down 1.5 lbs this week. This brings my total loss to -23.5 lbs. Now that we got the scale going in the right direction I feel optimistic again. I challenged myself to make it to the gym at least once last week and I actually did make it there last Wednesday. I wasn't there long, but at least I went. I will have the same goal this week. Baby steps I guess, it's just super hard for me to find the time to go... which I realize is every mom's challenge. I'd rather be home with my kiddos, but I need to get it into my head that I need time to take care of me too.
I realize many that read my blog are also on WW and I wanted to make a list of some of my favorite items organized by points. It's taken me weeks of trying out different granola bars, snacks, and foods that I like that are low points (besides the fruits and veggies being 0 pts). I've even posted some pictures below of my favorite yummy snacks so you can easily identify them at the store.
1 pt:
- Weight Watchers Mini Fudge Bars
2 pt:
- Fiber One 90 Calorie Granola Bars (flavors are Peanut Butter and Chocolate)
- Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies (flavors are Chocolate Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge - and not too shabby for a diet food)
- Nature Valley Granola Thins (flavors are Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter)
- Mott's for Tots Fruit Snacks
- Sugar Free 60 Calorie Jello Pudding Snacks
- 1 Light The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedge on Wasa Crisp & Light 7 Grain Crackers (3 slices)
3 pt:
- 110 Calorie Thomas Thin Bagels
- Light Whole Wheat Thomas English Muffins
- Nutri-Grain Bars (non-yogurt flavors)
- Quaker Oatmeal Individual packs
- Light Yoplait Yogurt
- Low Fat Strawberry Frozen Yogurt (1/2 cup)
4 pt:
- Quaker Chewy Dipps Peanut Butter (this is a great snack when you want a candy bar, it really satisifies my craving without sacrificing 8+ pts)
Some Favorite Restaurant Meals that are good and actually fill me up:
- Bob Evan's Savor Size Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad = 14 pts
- Noodles & Company Sample Trios Japanese Pan Noodles TRIO with Shrimp and Tossed Green Side Salad with Fat Free Asian Dressing = 10 pts
- Chipotle Chicken Bowl with rice, corn salsa, lettuce and cheese = 13 pts
- Wendy's Ultimate Grilled Chicken Sandwich = 9 pts
- McDonald's Snack Wraps with Grilled Chicken (any) = 7 pts
- Subway 6' Turkey Breast on Wheat with American Cheese and Light Mayo = 10 pts
- Subway 6' Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki = 10 pts
- Chick-Fil-A Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich = 7 pts
216/192.5/160
Monday, June 6, 2011
The Wedding!
It was so beautiful, the bride was absolutely stunning and everyone and everything was fantastic... and then there were the photos.
I have been really good for the last 12 weeks, but I am definitely getting to the point where I just don't want to track anymore. I really have to work at tracking and some days I just don't, and this is what I blame my weight gain to. I HAVE TO TRACK. I guess I never realized how important it was, I just get out of control if I'm not tracking, and that shows in my weight the past two weeks. It's been so easy to get down on myself, and even though it's only 1 lb, it is so discouraging and then thoughts of quitting and "I don't care anymore" start entering your mind.
Back to the wedding. Everything was really amazing. We started off getting our hair updos, and no offense to my farm town hometown in the middle of cornfields, but I was a little put off that their one "Spa" was a bunch of 19 years that had no idea how to do hair. Call me snooty if you will, while yes, I'm now used to the amazing stylists of the city, but they seriously lacked the skill or talent to join the ranks of even a Saturday's in Columbus (how is it that I know what products they needed to use and the professionals didn't?). Harsh, I know, but I speak the truth. It was Courtney's big day, and the only thing she asked for was smooth frizz-less hair, and could they do that one tiny favor... nope. I knew exactly what product they needed to use and what technique they needed to do and of course they did the opposite. They put no product in her hair to defrizz and then they proceeded to TEASE it!!! If my Hair Designer was reading this she would probably spit her pop out. We left with none of us really liking our hair and when we got back to Courtney's house we whisked her upstairs to do some damage control. Thank goodness she had some Moroccan Oil (which she had never used and never opened!) and I started loosening curls with it while smoothing her hair out. After 30 minutes of this it was smooth and looked amazing!!! Now she knows she needs to be using that stuff everyday, I certainly do in this humidity!
I went back to the hotel to get ready and met the girls at the wedding location later. I had my make-up done, I fixed my hair as best I could and was all zipped up and feeling good. I took one look in the mirror and was feeling really awesome and beautiful and proud, and was imagining myself with those extra 20+ lbs. I've come a long way since that phone call in February.
The entire night went lightning fast, we ate and danced and I even indulged in some wedding cake. I decided I was taking the weekend off, I just wanted to enjoy my milestone and success thus far. That was probably the worst idea I could have had! I really haven't gotten back on the bandwagon since. I've had some major off weeks, I would say about 4 of them and I'm so frustrated with myself. I guess I'm just to the point where I think it's taking forever, I just want this weight gone and I want to hit my goal today, but I'm sick of working at it.
Anyways, at least I felt beautiful for the night and was feeling great about myself all evening. It wasn't until I downloaded some pics that we took at the wedding that I realized, I have a LONG way to go. Then I weighed in on Memorial Day and had gained a lb, yes it's not that much, but it's something. I really need to get myself through this rough patch I'm having and get back to being positive.
This past weekend went a little smoother but I was still horrible at tracking, at the least I got in some activity points at the pool and gardening (my back hurts from being sunburned AND from the yard work). I didn't lose anything this week, but I guess I should look at the bright side that I didn't gain anything either. The goal this week is to hit the gym AT LEAST once, I think that will help my mood and get through this plateau at the same time.
Here's a pic from the wedding:
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I have been really good for the last 12 weeks, but I am definitely getting to the point where I just don't want to track anymore. I really have to work at tracking and some days I just don't, and this is what I blame my weight gain to. I HAVE TO TRACK. I guess I never realized how important it was, I just get out of control if I'm not tracking, and that shows in my weight the past two weeks. It's been so easy to get down on myself, and even though it's only 1 lb, it is so discouraging and then thoughts of quitting and "I don't care anymore" start entering your mind.
Back to the wedding. Everything was really amazing. We started off getting our hair updos, and no offense to my farm town hometown in the middle of cornfields, but I was a little put off that their one "Spa" was a bunch of 19 years that had no idea how to do hair. Call me snooty if you will, while yes, I'm now used to the amazing stylists of the city, but they seriously lacked the skill or talent to join the ranks of even a Saturday's in Columbus (how is it that I know what products they needed to use and the professionals didn't?). Harsh, I know, but I speak the truth. It was Courtney's big day, and the only thing she asked for was smooth frizz-less hair, and could they do that one tiny favor... nope. I knew exactly what product they needed to use and what technique they needed to do and of course they did the opposite. They put no product in her hair to defrizz and then they proceeded to TEASE it!!! If my Hair Designer was reading this she would probably spit her pop out. We left with none of us really liking our hair and when we got back to Courtney's house we whisked her upstairs to do some damage control. Thank goodness she had some Moroccan Oil (which she had never used and never opened!) and I started loosening curls with it while smoothing her hair out. After 30 minutes of this it was smooth and looked amazing!!! Now she knows she needs to be using that stuff everyday, I certainly do in this humidity!
I went back to the hotel to get ready and met the girls at the wedding location later. I had my make-up done, I fixed my hair as best I could and was all zipped up and feeling good. I took one look in the mirror and was feeling really awesome and beautiful and proud, and was imagining myself with those extra 20+ lbs. I've come a long way since that phone call in February.
The entire night went lightning fast, we ate and danced and I even indulged in some wedding cake. I decided I was taking the weekend off, I just wanted to enjoy my milestone and success thus far. That was probably the worst idea I could have had! I really haven't gotten back on the bandwagon since. I've had some major off weeks, I would say about 4 of them and I'm so frustrated with myself. I guess I'm just to the point where I think it's taking forever, I just want this weight gone and I want to hit my goal today, but I'm sick of working at it.
Anyways, at least I felt beautiful for the night and was feeling great about myself all evening. It wasn't until I downloaded some pics that we took at the wedding that I realized, I have a LONG way to go. Then I weighed in on Memorial Day and had gained a lb, yes it's not that much, but it's something. I really need to get myself through this rough patch I'm having and get back to being positive.
This past weekend went a little smoother but I was still horrible at tracking, at the least I got in some activity points at the pool and gardening (my back hurts from being sunburned AND from the yard work). I didn't lose anything this week, but I guess I should look at the bright side that I didn't gain anything either. The goal this week is to hit the gym AT LEAST once, I think that will help my mood and get through this plateau at the same time.
Here's a pic from the wedding:
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Monday, May 23, 2011
Weigh In #13 (12 weeks)
3 months, wow, I can't believe I've stuck with a weight-loss plan for 3 months! It's really been difficult at times and this week was no exception with the amount of temptation I had at a Graduation party. I hardly ever use Plus Points, I stick to my daily allowance and that's usually it. This week was an exception, for the first time I blew through ALL of my weekly Plus Points and STILL managed to lose 1.5 lbs! I haven't eaten chocolate cake and brownies like that since I started the plan. It was a start and can't stop situation but now I have to realize I can have my chocolate and should eat it in moderation rather than binging like I did, sometimes the fat free or sugar free options just don't cut it when you're craving a brownie.
The wedding is this week!!! I had a mini-goal that I set for this week, I wanted to be 190 by now... and I have to say I realize I set a high goal and am happy with my loss so far even though I did not hit that particular goal. My dress should be ready to pick up today and I'm anxiously awaiting what I'll look like in it! I'm super excited to try it on, and actually wear it this weekend.
This brings my weight-loss to -23 lbs, 33 lbs to go... it's becoming so real!!! I know I can do this, 3 months and almost halfway there. Another little mini-goal is approaching, my pre-pregnancy weight with Ellie was 189, it's so close I can taste it! We just booked our vacation for mid-July, so now I have another reason to shed this weight, I have to wear a bathing suit! I'm hoping to be at least pre-pregnancy weight with Weston by then, 178 lbs.
As my son's favorite book goes, "I think I can... I think I can... I think I can... I think I can... I think I can..."
216/193/160
The wedding is this week!!! I had a mini-goal that I set for this week, I wanted to be 190 by now... and I have to say I realize I set a high goal and am happy with my loss so far even though I did not hit that particular goal. My dress should be ready to pick up today and I'm anxiously awaiting what I'll look like in it! I'm super excited to try it on, and actually wear it this weekend.
This brings my weight-loss to -23 lbs, 33 lbs to go... it's becoming so real!!! I know I can do this, 3 months and almost halfway there. Another little mini-goal is approaching, my pre-pregnancy weight with Ellie was 189, it's so close I can taste it! We just booked our vacation for mid-July, so now I have another reason to shed this weight, I have to wear a bathing suit! I'm hoping to be at least pre-pregnancy weight with Weston by then, 178 lbs.
As my son's favorite book goes, "I think I can... I think I can... I think I can... I think I can... I think I can..."
216/193/160
Monday, May 16, 2011
My Ring Fits!
Huge milestone this week, I haven't worn my wedding rings since last June and miss them terribly. Yesterday morning I thought I'll give it a shot and they slipped right on! Then I panicked because they wouldn't slip right off, thus making my finger swell, as the thought of cutting them off flashed in my mind, I promptly got lotion, soap and tugged under cold water. Whew, that was a close one, they are still safely sitting on my bathroom counter until they are a little easier to slip on AND off... but the good news is they fit again, I was seriously doubting this day would ever come!
I had a busy day Saturday... soccer in the morning, haircut for the son, outlet mall for over 4 hours with a couple of friends, then the movies with more friends. I was trying to save my WW points for the evening (and earning activity points while shopping), I knew I wanted popcorn and had been craving ice cream. My body was not privy to this idea (not eating all day and hording points). I had a huge piece of greasy pizza, a small popcorn, a small ice cream and a berry martini all within about an hour and boy was I regretting my strategy at 1AM and the entire next day. Lesson learned, just because you have the points to blow, still try and make decent choices as your body is not used to crap anymore.
I'm 1.5 lbs closer to my goal! I'm not where I thought I'd be but was setting really high expectations of losing 2 lbs a week when I'm actually averaging 1.8 lbs which is still great. This brings my total lost to -21.5 lbs and as of this week I've lost 10% of my body weight. YAY!
216/194.5/160
I had a busy day Saturday... soccer in the morning, haircut for the son, outlet mall for over 4 hours with a couple of friends, then the movies with more friends. I was trying to save my WW points for the evening (and earning activity points while shopping), I knew I wanted popcorn and had been craving ice cream. My body was not privy to this idea (not eating all day and hording points). I had a huge piece of greasy pizza, a small popcorn, a small ice cream and a berry martini all within about an hour and boy was I regretting my strategy at 1AM and the entire next day. Lesson learned, just because you have the points to blow, still try and make decent choices as your body is not used to crap anymore.
I'm 1.5 lbs closer to my goal! I'm not where I thought I'd be but was setting really high expectations of losing 2 lbs a week when I'm actually averaging 1.8 lbs which is still great. This brings my total lost to -21.5 lbs and as of this week I've lost 10% of my body weight. YAY!
216/194.5/160
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Dress Alterations
This week I lost 1 lb, not bad, I just hate that I've slowed way down. I'm feeling good this week though, I'm back to tracking my food and finally feeling a bit lighter. Great news is I'VE LOST 20 LBS!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!
I ordered my Bridesmaid dress 6 weeks ago and took it in to get altered on Monday. This dress was a size 16 and I fit very comfortably (the 14 was about 2.5 inches from zipping), well... drum roll please... I had to have it taken in, but here's the shocker, it needed taken in 2 inches on BOTH SIDES! That's just crazy! I knew I should have ordered the size 14! And the kicker is that I still have 3 weeks to the wedding, here's to hoping it still fits me... well kind of hoping, hehe.
When I first started the goal of losing, 56lbs just seems extremely overwhelming, but with each week and each lost lb it becomes just a little bit less daunting and my mind has started to say, "Yeah, I can do this, this is really happening!" (Goal: -56lb, Current: -20lbs, 36lbs to go).
I have many friends and family members that have been on weight-loss plans and lost weight in the past, and I remember thinking "I wish I could lose weight too," then all the sudden they reached their goal and I thought, "Wow, what if I started when they started, I would have already lost the weight I wanted to lose too." I always felt like I was missing the bus, and there were many what if's and always the mentality of "I'll start next week." I think we can all relate to that sentiment. I'm just so happy that I finally decided to do something and do it now, and not wait until Monday because a lot of times Monday never comes. I actually started on a Friday, which many thought was crazy, but in my eyes it was urgent and this was something that couldn't wait until Monday.
My friend here at work mentioned that she notices the most difference in my face, and actually I remember the day I noticed my double chin was gone in late March! Here's a before (mid-Dec) and after (1.5 weeks ago) and I'm not quite halfway to my goal yet. I'm starting to get anxious though. I just want the weight gone and I can't wait to unveil my before and after full body pics when I'm done (the goal is around September, which seems light years away at the moment).
Until next week.
216/196/160
I ordered my Bridesmaid dress 6 weeks ago and took it in to get altered on Monday. This dress was a size 16 and I fit very comfortably (the 14 was about 2.5 inches from zipping), well... drum roll please... I had to have it taken in, but here's the shocker, it needed taken in 2 inches on BOTH SIDES! That's just crazy! I knew I should have ordered the size 14! And the kicker is that I still have 3 weeks to the wedding, here's to hoping it still fits me... well kind of hoping, hehe.
When I first started the goal of losing, 56lbs just seems extremely overwhelming, but with each week and each lost lb it becomes just a little bit less daunting and my mind has started to say, "Yeah, I can do this, this is really happening!" (Goal: -56lb, Current: -20lbs, 36lbs to go).
I have many friends and family members that have been on weight-loss plans and lost weight in the past, and I remember thinking "I wish I could lose weight too," then all the sudden they reached their goal and I thought, "Wow, what if I started when they started, I would have already lost the weight I wanted to lose too." I always felt like I was missing the bus, and there were many what if's and always the mentality of "I'll start next week." I think we can all relate to that sentiment. I'm just so happy that I finally decided to do something and do it now, and not wait until Monday because a lot of times Monday never comes. I actually started on a Friday, which many thought was crazy, but in my eyes it was urgent and this was something that couldn't wait until Monday.
My friend here at work mentioned that she notices the most difference in my face, and actually I remember the day I noticed my double chin was gone in late March! Here's a before (mid-Dec) and after (1.5 weeks ago) and I'm not quite halfway to my goal yet. I'm starting to get anxious though. I just want the weight gone and I can't wait to unveil my before and after full body pics when I'm done (the goal is around September, which seems light years away at the moment).
Until next week.
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Thursday, May 5, 2011
Weigh In #10 (9 Weeks)
Alrighty. Only 1/2 lb lost this week, bummer. I can actually feel my weight-loss slowing and probably need to change up my routine soon. I'm quite surprised that I lost this week, this past weekend was "the Bachelorette Party!" I had been planning it for a couple of weeks and everything went off without a hitch, it was fantastic and fun... lots of food, treats, and dancing! I ate so many cookies, I knew the moment the first one hit my lips it wouldn't be the last of the weekend. I was so good at the Shower, tiny portions, only grabbed the better for you items... but the cake, cupcakes and cookies are and always have been my weakness. Yummy Chocolate. Anyone have any ideas on how to ward of the chocolate/sweet craving? I'm having a hard time finding a good substitution, where my body says, "Yeah, I'm cool with that instead of a cookie."
To change it up a bit (as mentioned before) I made time for the gym this week. I am completely out of shape, and have only been a handful of times since Ellie was born. My friend Alicia drug me out last night to a Kickboxing class which quite literally kicked my @ss, and it earned me 14 Activity Points which is pretty cool. I definitely need to get more active, that's for sure and that will be the goal for the upcoming weeks.
I haven't taken my measurements for a couple of weeks, and decided to take them on my weigh-in day (Monday). This seems to be the routine when I have a bad weigh-in week, I've got to find something to be happy about!
Total inches lost:
Arms: -1.25"
Hips: -2"
Bust: -.5"
Waist: -3"
Dress Size: No change (although I'm super close)
Thighs: -1.5"
Weight lost:
-19 lbs!!!
I'm thinking once I hit 20 lbs I need a reward. :)
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To change it up a bit (as mentioned before) I made time for the gym this week. I am completely out of shape, and have only been a handful of times since Ellie was born. My friend Alicia drug me out last night to a Kickboxing class which quite literally kicked my @ss, and it earned me 14 Activity Points which is pretty cool. I definitely need to get more active, that's for sure and that will be the goal for the upcoming weeks.
I haven't taken my measurements for a couple of weeks, and decided to take them on my weigh-in day (Monday). This seems to be the routine when I have a bad weigh-in week, I've got to find something to be happy about!
Total inches lost:
Arms: -1.25"
Hips: -2"
Bust: -.5"
Waist: -3"
Dress Size: No change (although I'm super close)
Thighs: -1.5"
Weight lost:
-19 lbs!!!
I'm thinking once I hit 20 lbs I need a reward. :)
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Fell Off
I completely fell off the bandwagon this weekend and I knew exactly what I was doing. I'm a huge sweet tooth and I haven't really had too many sweets since starting WW 8 weeks ago. The temptation was just too much to resist and my will power can only take so much. I was fine until Sunday at hubby's family's house, there were cake balls staring me in the face, veggies and amazing dip, lots of creamy pasta salad and regular salad with mayo, burgers and beans... and the candy, the glorious candy and chocolate. I could not resist, it was all right there wherever I looked there was goodness. I started off doing so well but it sure didn't end up well and I just kept going with my chocolate binge until yesterday. I'm back on today and started my morning off with throwing my half-eaten chocolate bunny away, the one I should have just left at my MIL's house BEFORE it was opened!
I'm one lucky duck to have not gained from my wild weekend of indulgence. I actually lost 1.5 lbs this week which I'm beyond grateful for and realize I may not be so lucky in the future! And this means I'm closer to my 10% weight loss mini-goal (194 lbs).
8 weeks / -18.5 lbs. / 197.5 lbs
On a good note, many of my "fat" pants don't fit anymore, but the problem is that I am still a tiny bit too big for my pre-pregnancy pants. I just can't believe I've lost almost 20 lbs, I seriously don't see it, I don't feel smaller or lighter and think I look the same although my pants are saying different which is awesome. I have two pairs of pre-pregnancy jeans I can squeeze into and you better bet I'll be wearing a pair to the Bachelorette party I'm hosting this weekend! That wedding literally feels right around the corner, the event the started it all. The goal is to lose 10 more lbs before the big day! Which reminds me to mention my Bridesmaid dress came in two weeks ago (Size 16) and it was already too big, I knew I should have ordered a size smaller but was too chicken. Reminder to self: I MUST call alteration place THIS WEEK!
Keeping it real, I am doing so fantastic losing weight consistently that I have to keep in mind that this is NOT TYPICAL. A friend of mine has been reminding me of this lately because she's concerned I'll be too hard on myself if I hit a major plateau. I have to keep in mind that the program is working for me for now, but in the future I'll most likely have to step it up a notch. I know many people who have done WW before that maybe lost 10 or 15 lbs in 4-6 months, so I'm extremely fortunate to have been losing at this rate. I'm getting closer and closer to pre-Ellie weight (189), so it will be interesting what happens then, and again with pre-Weston weight (178).
Till next week.
216/197.5/160
I'm one lucky duck to have not gained from my wild weekend of indulgence. I actually lost 1.5 lbs this week which I'm beyond grateful for and realize I may not be so lucky in the future! And this means I'm closer to my 10% weight loss mini-goal (194 lbs).
8 weeks / -18.5 lbs. / 197.5 lbs
On a good note, many of my "fat" pants don't fit anymore, but the problem is that I am still a tiny bit too big for my pre-pregnancy pants. I just can't believe I've lost almost 20 lbs, I seriously don't see it, I don't feel smaller or lighter and think I look the same although my pants are saying different which is awesome. I have two pairs of pre-pregnancy jeans I can squeeze into and you better bet I'll be wearing a pair to the Bachelorette party I'm hosting this weekend! That wedding literally feels right around the corner, the event the started it all. The goal is to lose 10 more lbs before the big day! Which reminds me to mention my Bridesmaid dress came in two weeks ago (Size 16) and it was already too big, I knew I should have ordered a size smaller but was too chicken. Reminder to self: I MUST call alteration place THIS WEEK!
Keeping it real, I am doing so fantastic losing weight consistently that I have to keep in mind that this is NOT TYPICAL. A friend of mine has been reminding me of this lately because she's concerned I'll be too hard on myself if I hit a major plateau. I have to keep in mind that the program is working for me for now, but in the future I'll most likely have to step it up a notch. I know many people who have done WW before that maybe lost 10 or 15 lbs in 4-6 months, so I'm extremely fortunate to have been losing at this rate. I'm getting closer and closer to pre-Ellie weight (189), so it will be interesting what happens then, and again with pre-Weston weight (178).
Till next week.
216/197.5/160
Monday, April 18, 2011
ONEderland!!!
Doing a little happy dance... ok, a BIG happy dance today! 199 today!!!!!!!!!!! Which means I'm a total of 17 lbs down in 7 weeks and I couldn't be happier.
It was a tough week. Some days I would just think to myself, I really really want that cupcake or brownie and then ask myself why am I doing this (losing weight)? What does it matter, everyone loves me for who I am not how much I weigh. And I still think this way today, I KNOW why I'm doing this... to live healthier, to be lighter, have better self-esteem, to be able to play with my kids and live a long healthy life and to selfishly look HOT. But still, that stupid voice in my head gets a little louder when there's a Reese's Cup in my view or a I go out to eat with co-workers. Going out has been the most difficult for me. For example, I went to Max & Erma's the other day with co-workers for lunch and ordered their 3 course meal which was Caesar Salad, Hamburger, and Chocolate Chip Cookie. I only ate half the salad, half the hamburger and indulged in the cookie and used 3/4 of my points for the day on just that meal (therefore all my points for the day with the cereal bar I had for breakfast). I just really wanted to throw my hands in the air and say that I didn't care and I quit, I can't win. I just have to remember if I weren't on WW I would have eaten ALL of that meal and I know that's somewhat of a success. These moments are really hard to get through, I was just sick of ordering grilled chicken at restaurants you know?
I have to give a quick shout out to my mother who has also lost 17 lbs while doing WW with me, and my hubby who has lost 9 lbs just by eating what I eat.
216/199/160
It was a tough week. Some days I would just think to myself, I really really want that cupcake or brownie and then ask myself why am I doing this (losing weight)? What does it matter, everyone loves me for who I am not how much I weigh. And I still think this way today, I KNOW why I'm doing this... to live healthier, to be lighter, have better self-esteem, to be able to play with my kids and live a long healthy life and to selfishly look HOT. But still, that stupid voice in my head gets a little louder when there's a Reese's Cup in my view or a I go out to eat with co-workers. Going out has been the most difficult for me. For example, I went to Max & Erma's the other day with co-workers for lunch and ordered their 3 course meal which was Caesar Salad, Hamburger, and Chocolate Chip Cookie. I only ate half the salad, half the hamburger and indulged in the cookie and used 3/4 of my points for the day on just that meal (therefore all my points for the day with the cereal bar I had for breakfast). I just really wanted to throw my hands in the air and say that I didn't care and I quit, I can't win. I just have to remember if I weren't on WW I would have eaten ALL of that meal and I know that's somewhat of a success. These moments are really hard to get through, I was just sick of ordering grilled chicken at restaurants you know?
I have to give a quick shout out to my mother who has also lost 17 lbs while doing WW with me, and my hubby who has lost 9 lbs just by eating what I eat.
216/199/160
Monday, April 11, 2011
The Dreaded Plateau
I knew it was coming and I sure didn't help the situation. I dipped back into old habits over the weekend and it was a rolling ball that couldn't be stopped. I couldn't help it, we had such a wonderful family weekend that I just got caught up in the "treat yourself" mindset and took it a little too far with 2 fast food runs (and NOT ordering smart, ordering old favorites) and a Dairy Queen Mini Blizzard to top it off. Oh well, moving on, and this week will be better.
Just so it's not a total downer I have been tracking my inches since March 14. So here's what I've lost over the last 4 weeks, not much but it's something.
Arms, -.5"
Hips, -1"
Bust, -.25"
Waist, -2.5"
Thighs, -.5"
I'm fitting into smaller sizes and have pants I bought 4 weeks ago that no longer fit (I can actually pull them down without unbuttoning them!). I think next time I have an urge to "treat myself" I'm going to get a pedicure.
216/202/160
Just so it's not a total downer I have been tracking my inches since March 14. So here's what I've lost over the last 4 weeks, not much but it's something.
Arms, -.5"
Hips, -1"
Bust, -.25"
Waist, -2.5"
Thighs, -.5"
I'm fitting into smaller sizes and have pants I bought 4 weeks ago that no longer fit (I can actually pull them down without unbuttoning them!). I think next time I have an urge to "treat myself" I'm going to get a pedicure.
216/202/160
Monday, April 4, 2011
Weigh In #6
It was a rough weekend but somehow by some miracle still managed to keep my losing streak alive. I lost 2 lbs this week. ONEderland, as Weight Watchers calls it, is so close I can taste it... hoping to break through this week!!! 5 weeks in with a total weight loss of 14 lbs.
I'm still sick and the icing on the cake came Friday in the form of Pink Eye, who knows how I got it, neither of the kids have it. The Doctor mentioned either daycare or it could even be my allergies, which would make sense since I've had a sinus infection for the last month. My sinus infection has taken over my whole body, I'm tired, it feels like someone punched me in the cheek and the pressure has moved to my teeth, causing them to hurt like no other, Tylenol has been my best friend. I'm taking Mucinex, Flonase, Tylenol and anti-biotic eye drops. Anyways, it's getting to me and I was a little bit depressed this weekend and started to not care. A few of the un-healthy choices I made this weekend were a Grinders sub and chips, French Toast with Blueberries and Syrup from Bob Evan's, 4 Apple Turnovers that a friend brought over, and some more French Toast that I made among other non-nutritious items. Weekends are so hard and can be full of temptation, but everything I ate was completely unnecessary.
I just need to get over my sickness!
216/202/160
I'm still sick and the icing on the cake came Friday in the form of Pink Eye, who knows how I got it, neither of the kids have it. The Doctor mentioned either daycare or it could even be my allergies, which would make sense since I've had a sinus infection for the last month. My sinus infection has taken over my whole body, I'm tired, it feels like someone punched me in the cheek and the pressure has moved to my teeth, causing them to hurt like no other, Tylenol has been my best friend. I'm taking Mucinex, Flonase, Tylenol and anti-biotic eye drops. Anyways, it's getting to me and I was a little bit depressed this weekend and started to not care. A few of the un-healthy choices I made this weekend were a Grinders sub and chips, French Toast with Blueberries and Syrup from Bob Evan's, 4 Apple Turnovers that a friend brought over, and some more French Toast that I made among other non-nutritious items. Weekends are so hard and can be full of temptation, but everything I ate was completely unnecessary.
I just need to get over my sickness!
216/202/160
Monday, March 28, 2011
Weigh In #5
I'm down 2 lbs this week putting me at a total weight loss of 12 lbs. This puts me 1 lb below my first weight loss goal which was losing 5% of my body weight. Losing is bittersweet with WW because the more you lose the more daily points they take away. I started with 33 daily points and now I'm down to just 31, I see more fruit and veggies in my future.
I just got more details about my friend's wedding that's in May, I will be going to get fitted this week for my Bridesmaid dress, I'm very excited and am hoping I will need it altered by the time the wedding gets here due to losing more weight. I'm secretly glad she was dragging her feet in her decision, it allowed me to lose 12 lbs!
This weekend was rough and I'm very thankful for losing the 2 lbs I did. Friday Adam and I left the kids with our friends Alicia and Bryan (and their twin boys that are Weston's age!) and went out for date night. We went to Kihachi, which is authentic Japanese cuisine and supposedly one of the best restaurants in Columbus (as featured on No Reservations on the Travel Channel). I saved up 20 pts for the dinner alone, we ordered a variety of small plates: Plum Wine, Tempura Shrimp, Pork Cheek, Brazed Duck, Deep Fried Soft Shelled Crab, Sushi Roll, Buckwheat Noodles and their Citrus Pear desert. Everything was delicious but I knew I blew my points for the day, but it didn't matter at the time, it was a special occasion.
The other weak moment was yesterday. My Grandma and Aunt came for a short visit and my Aunt brought some cupcakes she'd made. I'll fess up and let you know I ate 2. :( I'm over my guilt now, it's a new day and my points start over today AND I still lost 2 lbs despite the slight binging I did this weekend.
216/204/160
I just got more details about my friend's wedding that's in May, I will be going to get fitted this week for my Bridesmaid dress, I'm very excited and am hoping I will need it altered by the time the wedding gets here due to losing more weight. I'm secretly glad she was dragging her feet in her decision, it allowed me to lose 12 lbs!
This weekend was rough and I'm very thankful for losing the 2 lbs I did. Friday Adam and I left the kids with our friends Alicia and Bryan (and their twin boys that are Weston's age!) and went out for date night. We went to Kihachi, which is authentic Japanese cuisine and supposedly one of the best restaurants in Columbus (as featured on No Reservations on the Travel Channel). I saved up 20 pts for the dinner alone, we ordered a variety of small plates: Plum Wine, Tempura Shrimp, Pork Cheek, Brazed Duck, Deep Fried Soft Shelled Crab, Sushi Roll, Buckwheat Noodles and their Citrus Pear desert. Everything was delicious but I knew I blew my points for the day, but it didn't matter at the time, it was a special occasion.
The other weak moment was yesterday. My Grandma and Aunt came for a short visit and my Aunt brought some cupcakes she'd made. I'll fess up and let you know I ate 2. :( I'm over my guilt now, it's a new day and my points start over today AND I still lost 2 lbs despite the slight binging I did this weekend.
216/204/160
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Snack Machines
These should be outlawed! They are the definition of impulse buy, I'd be in even more trouble if ours accepted credit cards like the ones at hospitals.
I walked into our break room with a couple bucks in my hand, one for a Diet Coke and the other intended to buy something from the impulse machine. I buy my Diet Coke and just stood there looking at all the goodies in the snack machine. I thought to myself, I can have whatever I want, a full Snicker's Bar is 8 points, so if I just ate half that's only 4 points and it would be totally worth it, and the same logic for my absolute favorite Reese's Cups. As I stood there debating what to get I was also planning my plan of attack, only eat half. Then my logical side yelled in my ear, who are you kidding, you would never eat just half and you'd be wasting all of those daily points that could go towards real food. After about 3-5 minutes which seemed to me to be about a half an hour, I walked away empty handed.
Jody=1, Candy=0
Can we say WINNING!
216/206/160
I walked into our break room with a couple bucks in my hand, one for a Diet Coke and the other intended to buy something from the impulse machine. I buy my Diet Coke and just stood there looking at all the goodies in the snack machine. I thought to myself, I can have whatever I want, a full Snicker's Bar is 8 points, so if I just ate half that's only 4 points and it would be totally worth it, and the same logic for my absolute favorite Reese's Cups. As I stood there debating what to get I was also planning my plan of attack, only eat half. Then my logical side yelled in my ear, who are you kidding, you would never eat just half and you'd be wasting all of those daily points that could go towards real food. After about 3-5 minutes which seemed to me to be about a half an hour, I walked away empty handed.
Jody=1, Candy=0
Can we say WINNING!
216/206/160
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
My Teeth
I have super duper sensitive teeth and sometimes I clinch them at night. This morning I woke up and told husband that my teeth really hurt and that I must have been clinching them. His reply, "Could they be having sugar withdrawal?" It made me giggle.
216/206/160
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Becoming
Becoming (verb) - undergoing change or development
Becoming (adjective) - attractive, fitting, suitable
I AM BECOMING.
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Let me start by saying I'm not one to diet. I don't believe in diets and have only been on one "diet" in my whole life, it lasted 3 months, I lost 15lbs and promptly gained it back.
This isn't about weight loss, this is about control. I've lost control of my body... two children and a marriage will do that do a women... especially when you're happier than you've ever been in your entire life.
This is about being healthy. And here's my story...
You know how it goes, I've never really been happy with my weight (who is?) and then you gain weight and hate that you never appreciated what you looked like 10lbs ago. Now I miss being able to walk into any store I want and fit into whatever I want.
After being married for over 5 years you tend to let yourself go a little, then throw having 2 children in the mix and all the sudden you're 30lbs+ more than you ever thought you'd weigh. I'm a far cry from that bikini bearing honeymooner just 5 years ago.
This isn't just about losing the weight but now it's about becoming healthier. I've started having ailments that "overweight" people have (Acid Reflux sent me to the ER just a year ago) and my doctor even threw around the word "obese" at a recent visit. Wait, what?!?!?!?! Who? ME?!?! Here I am just had my second child 5 months ago and for the first time in my life, I'm not comfortable in my own skin, the baby weight, plus some, is just not budging and I'm heavier than I've ever been in my life. I have to do something but what? I knew I wanted to do something about it, at least by the time my little brother gets married in September, but you know the attitude, "I'll start next Monday."
The Last Straw
I got a phone call February 24 from one of my oldest and dearest friends asking me to be in her wedding... in a short 3 months! I was incredibly honored and overjoyed, but that feeling suddenly was overshadowed by the thought of being in her wedding album, for eternity, looking the way I do today. That was it, I have to do something and I have to do it now.
On February 25 I joined Weight Watchers Online. The first week was filled with reading Success Stories (mostly those who have lost 50lbs+), learning the tools, and learning not only what I should be eating but more importantly how much. The so called healthy foods aren't as healthy as they claim and I'm learning real fast who's advertising is false advertising.
Good news is the hard work is paying off and the scale doesn't lie. I've been doing Weight Watchers for 25 days now and am officially down 10lbs. I'm getting my control back while becoming a more healthier person. I've ran into some sticky situations and weak moments, but am hoping they become fewer and far between.
216/206/160
Becoming (adjective) - attractive, fitting, suitable
I AM BECOMING.
________________________________________________
Let me start by saying I'm not one to diet. I don't believe in diets and have only been on one "diet" in my whole life, it lasted 3 months, I lost 15lbs and promptly gained it back.
This isn't about weight loss, this is about control. I've lost control of my body... two children and a marriage will do that do a women... especially when you're happier than you've ever been in your entire life.
This is about being healthy. And here's my story...
You know how it goes, I've never really been happy with my weight (who is?) and then you gain weight and hate that you never appreciated what you looked like 10lbs ago. Now I miss being able to walk into any store I want and fit into whatever I want.
After being married for over 5 years you tend to let yourself go a little, then throw having 2 children in the mix and all the sudden you're 30lbs+ more than you ever thought you'd weigh. I'm a far cry from that bikini bearing honeymooner just 5 years ago.
This isn't just about losing the weight but now it's about becoming healthier. I've started having ailments that "overweight" people have (Acid Reflux sent me to the ER just a year ago) and my doctor even threw around the word "obese" at a recent visit. Wait, what?!?!?!?! Who? ME?!?! Here I am just had my second child 5 months ago and for the first time in my life, I'm not comfortable in my own skin, the baby weight, plus some, is just not budging and I'm heavier than I've ever been in my life. I have to do something but what? I knew I wanted to do something about it, at least by the time my little brother gets married in September, but you know the attitude, "I'll start next Monday."
The Last Straw
I got a phone call February 24 from one of my oldest and dearest friends asking me to be in her wedding... in a short 3 months! I was incredibly honored and overjoyed, but that feeling suddenly was overshadowed by the thought of being in her wedding album, for eternity, looking the way I do today. That was it, I have to do something and I have to do it now.
On February 25 I joined Weight Watchers Online. The first week was filled with reading Success Stories (mostly those who have lost 50lbs+), learning the tools, and learning not only what I should be eating but more importantly how much. The so called healthy foods aren't as healthy as they claim and I'm learning real fast who's advertising is false advertising.
Good news is the hard work is paying off and the scale doesn't lie. I've been doing Weight Watchers for 25 days now and am officially down 10lbs. I'm getting my control back while becoming a more healthier person. I've ran into some sticky situations and weak moments, but am hoping they become fewer and far between.
216/206/160
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