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
Monday, May 23, 2011
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.
216/196/160
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. :)
216/197/160
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. :)
216/197/160
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