I am having a really hard time mentally right now.
I tried going running the other day with the kids in the stroller but it was so cold I could see my breath and my chest froze up. The stroller had a flat tire so it was difficult to push. The kids saw the park before I wanted them to so I only did a mile and then let them play at the park.
When I came home I took of my chest strap to my heart rate monitor and it broke. Costco has a GREAT return policy and since I had it less than a year I returned it for full price...But I had to give my watch back also that I depend on and it keeps my sanity.I NEVER needed a watch until I had kids.
At first when it broke I was really sad. But handing it over to the lady at costco...
At that moment is when I had a mini break down.
I have no gym membership...
I can't run with the kids in the stroller...
To afraid to run by myself...
And now I have no heart rate monitor...
AND No watch to keep time....
Costco doesn't carry that model anymore and the only other one they had was $170- I spent $50... I went to Big 5 But their only watch that would have worked was HUGE and bulky. Tried Best Buy, nada under $125.
The reason it is hitting me so hard is I am TERRIFIED of gaining my weight back. That's the Gillingwater M.O. Its what we do. We drop a ton of weight but gain it ALL back plus some. My parents, my siblings.. All of us.
When I graduated High School I weighed 250. I joined a gym with a Biggest Loser Competition. Dropped about 40 lbs. Met Adam a few months later, got married and gained weight back...Got pregnant- gained a TON of weight back.
Then I got on this path to loose weight.
I don't want to give up and gain like what so many people do!
I gave or threw away my big clothes so I can't go back- I WONT go back.
Over Thanksgiving I maintained weight- Phew!! And since I weighed in Monday I have lost 1 pound so I am down to 202.
So I am going to try my hardest to keep going. Its going to be really tough to push past my comfort zone of 200. But If I keep my comfort zone I think hmm I'm comfortable..I can afford to eat a little more ice cream. A little more treats here, there. Ugh! I NEED TO DO THIS!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Trying to get more motivation!
Hey Everyone!
I haven't posted in a LONG time!
After my 5k my brain kind of said- Awesome both goals achieved! Now you can quit!
I have only run once since then.... I am starting to skip out on the gym more and more.... Old foods are coming back.. HELP!
Well as always- I have my excuses!
On my last run before my 5K I was running by myself on a path with trees on one side and a creek on the other side. I turned a corner and saw three teenage boys who looked up to no good hiding in the trees watching people pass on the path. That morning my ipod (which is on the fritz thanks to a swim in the toilet) was not working and had to be synced to restart it so it stayed at home. So I was running with no electronic devices. I felt inspired to start back up in a run ( because I just started my walking stretch) and to go warn people up ahead. When I turned the next corner I found about 4-6 women running in a loose clump and not really together. I warned everyone to stay close as they run the corner. Later in the day I was talking with the apartment manager and she told me that a week ago a woman was jumped in that exact spot on the path. I haven't run over there since. I feel that if I did have my ipod with me I might have been attacked for it.
Second excuse! And a pretty dang good one I think-
My gym was purchased by another franchise from Yuba City. With the new ownership there have been way to many changes and the entire day care staff has changed. And I am NOT impressed! I have NO confidence in the new workers. The new head person of Day care one day was wearing 3 inch pumps, had her mom in with her helping her work, and didn't child lock the front door. My friends one year old pushed the door open and tried to escape...a ONE year old! Bradley is a smart little boy and is a lot faster and stronger then my friend's kid. And who is suppose to chase him and stop him before going to the parking lot and getting hit by a car? The chick in 3 inch heals?!?!
And to make matters worse- I was picking my kids up with the same friend and I heard the chick in 3 inch heals say to another worker " That little girl was a total BRAT yesterday and today she is a complete angel. Talk about mood swings!"
Uhh I'm sorry- WHAT?!?! Did you just call a child, possibly my child, a brat in front of two moms and a room full of kids? I went home and called the manager and complained his ear off. He defended himself saying she has worked for his company for 6 years and they have never once had a complaint about her before. Then he bashed all of the other workers who I have known for the last two years , my children and I adore, and I have never had problems with. My contract with the gym will be up next wednesday so I am going to be shopping around and trying to find a new gym. Every mom I know at the gym has complained about the day care and my trainer had a talk with the GM about the day care because she is loosing a ton of clients because of them.
SO now I need to find a new dedication and commitment! I am part of a twin forum on facebook and we formed a group on Spark People called thin twin mamas. This website is a free diet and exercise plan that you can form groups and have friends on. From what I can tell Weight Watchers is more user friendly and easier to input your exercise habits and food. However, the points get really confusing on Weight watchers. But spark people tracks calories eaten and calories burned and is very goal oriented. So I think I am going to keep tracking with Weight Watchers but use Spark people for the commitment and goals with my twin thin mamas group.
Oh, and my new weight is 203. I have lost 5 pounds since the end of September bringing my total weight loss to 57 pounds. Although, the 203 bounces back and forth a pound or two but that's where it levels out.
I haven't posted in a LONG time!
After my 5k my brain kind of said- Awesome both goals achieved! Now you can quit!
I have only run once since then.... I am starting to skip out on the gym more and more.... Old foods are coming back.. HELP!
Well as always- I have my excuses!
On my last run before my 5K I was running by myself on a path with trees on one side and a creek on the other side. I turned a corner and saw three teenage boys who looked up to no good hiding in the trees watching people pass on the path. That morning my ipod (which is on the fritz thanks to a swim in the toilet) was not working and had to be synced to restart it so it stayed at home. So I was running with no electronic devices. I felt inspired to start back up in a run ( because I just started my walking stretch) and to go warn people up ahead. When I turned the next corner I found about 4-6 women running in a loose clump and not really together. I warned everyone to stay close as they run the corner. Later in the day I was talking with the apartment manager and she told me that a week ago a woman was jumped in that exact spot on the path. I haven't run over there since. I feel that if I did have my ipod with me I might have been attacked for it.
Second excuse! And a pretty dang good one I think-
My gym was purchased by another franchise from Yuba City. With the new ownership there have been way to many changes and the entire day care staff has changed. And I am NOT impressed! I have NO confidence in the new workers. The new head person of Day care one day was wearing 3 inch pumps, had her mom in with her helping her work, and didn't child lock the front door. My friends one year old pushed the door open and tried to escape...a ONE year old! Bradley is a smart little boy and is a lot faster and stronger then my friend's kid. And who is suppose to chase him and stop him before going to the parking lot and getting hit by a car? The chick in 3 inch heals?!?!
And to make matters worse- I was picking my kids up with the same friend and I heard the chick in 3 inch heals say to another worker " That little girl was a total BRAT yesterday and today she is a complete angel. Talk about mood swings!"
Uhh I'm sorry- WHAT?!?! Did you just call a child, possibly my child, a brat in front of two moms and a room full of kids? I went home and called the manager and complained his ear off. He defended himself saying she has worked for his company for 6 years and they have never once had a complaint about her before. Then he bashed all of the other workers who I have known for the last two years , my children and I adore, and I have never had problems with. My contract with the gym will be up next wednesday so I am going to be shopping around and trying to find a new gym. Every mom I know at the gym has complained about the day care and my trainer had a talk with the GM about the day care because she is loosing a ton of clients because of them.
SO now I need to find a new dedication and commitment! I am part of a twin forum on facebook and we formed a group on Spark People called thin twin mamas. This website is a free diet and exercise plan that you can form groups and have friends on. From what I can tell Weight Watchers is more user friendly and easier to input your exercise habits and food. However, the points get really confusing on Weight watchers. But spark people tracks calories eaten and calories burned and is very goal oriented. So I think I am going to keep tracking with Weight Watchers but use Spark people for the commitment and goals with my twin thin mamas group.
Oh, and my new weight is 203. I have lost 5 pounds since the end of September bringing my total weight loss to 57 pounds. Although, the 203 bounces back and forth a pound or two but that's where it levels out.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
My 5K!!
This picture perfectly sums up how my race was! It rocked!!
Here is my new skinny picture!
Four other people from my church ran in the 5k also. It was so fun to see them while they were on their way back and get high fives from everyone. People were so friendly and shouting good jobs to random strangers on the path. It was awesome! The only thing that sucked was because of all the races that took place (1/2 mile kid run, 1 mile kid run, 10k, and 5k) the 5K started later than I wanted and so it got hot fast! The path had a ton of hills and ups and downs, which I have never trained on before so it was difficult! My time was 39:34! I was hoping for less but that was on flat ground so I am really proud of my time! Wahooooo!
Oh, and I lost another pound this week so I am down to 208.
I will DEFINITELY run another 5k!!! Maybe I should come to Modesto and run one with my friends down there!
::cough:: Tara start practicing ::cough::
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Getting Rededicated!
This week I stuck to my guns! I counted points every day, If I didn't go to the gym everyday I either walked or ran. And this week I lost 3 pounds Wahoo! I'm down to 209 now!
So last Saturday I went to Fleet Feet to be fitted for running shoes. They were EXPENSIVE! I felt really bad because they were twice what I wanted to pay. I didn't really know what to expect to pay for good shoes because I just buy the ones that are pink and on clearance or sale haha.
So on the way home I went to a shoe store in the mall and bought another pair of running shoes using what I learned at Fleet Feet as a guide. I went to go return the expensive pair on Monday but they were closed. On Tuesday I went to a cardio class using my cheaper shoes for the first time. My feet hurt soooo bad! My arches were killing me, my toes were numb, ugh- it hurt... I left the class, changed shoes and went back in...DAY AND NIGHT. The difference was ridiculous! I could not believe it!
I wore them running the next morning and I ran longer without being winded, I wasn't so tired. I enjoyed myself! Hmm Weird. Went again on Friday- felt even better than before! I was actually really bummed that the next run day would be Sunday and I don't exercise on Sundays.
I remapped my run today to make it longer ( close to a 5K to practice and time myself) and I am excited to run in the morning.
My 5K is less than a week away. I am REALLY nervous!! I don't know why, its just three miles and I normally run about 2... but FIVE K sound so much worse right?!? I went and visited my friend in Oroville on Friday and had her drive me to where the race was going to be so I wouldn't be lost getting there. The first counselor in my ward is also running the Salmon run so I will see a familiar face.
I think I'm scared because I am imagining the shot going off and hundreds of people are going to take off sprinting and a huge cloud of dust is going to blow up and I am going to be stuck there at the start marker. Or I'll clock in when everyone is done and gone home and I'll all by my lonesome.... Oh I'm just nervous. I'll check in next week and I'll have pictures to show!!!
Wish me luck everyone! I could really use your encouragement this week!!!!!!
So last Saturday I went to Fleet Feet to be fitted for running shoes. They were EXPENSIVE! I felt really bad because they were twice what I wanted to pay. I didn't really know what to expect to pay for good shoes because I just buy the ones that are pink and on clearance or sale haha.
So on the way home I went to a shoe store in the mall and bought another pair of running shoes using what I learned at Fleet Feet as a guide. I went to go return the expensive pair on Monday but they were closed. On Tuesday I went to a cardio class using my cheaper shoes for the first time. My feet hurt soooo bad! My arches were killing me, my toes were numb, ugh- it hurt... I left the class, changed shoes and went back in...DAY AND NIGHT. The difference was ridiculous! I could not believe it!
I wore them running the next morning and I ran longer without being winded, I wasn't so tired. I enjoyed myself! Hmm Weird. Went again on Friday- felt even better than before! I was actually really bummed that the next run day would be Sunday and I don't exercise on Sundays.
I remapped my run today to make it longer ( close to a 5K to practice and time myself) and I am excited to run in the morning.
My 5K is less than a week away. I am REALLY nervous!! I don't know why, its just three miles and I normally run about 2... but FIVE K sound so much worse right?!? I went and visited my friend in Oroville on Friday and had her drive me to where the race was going to be so I wouldn't be lost getting there. The first counselor in my ward is also running the Salmon run so I will see a familiar face.
I think I'm scared because I am imagining the shot going off and hundreds of people are going to take off sprinting and a huge cloud of dust is going to blow up and I am going to be stuck there at the start marker. Or I'll clock in when everyone is done and gone home and I'll all by my lonesome.... Oh I'm just nervous. I'll check in next week and I'll have pictures to show!!!
Wish me luck everyone! I could really use your encouragement this week!!!!!!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Its a new day!
So when I weighed in two weeks ago is when I hit my mile stone of -50lbs. What has happened since then? Well we took a little break and went to Modesto last weekend. I was so happy I lost 50 pounds that I just let my self go crazy! Bad idea.... We came home and so the next morning I weighed in. In a week and a half I gained 2.5 pounds. Ugghh oops.
I am getting my self rededicated to my diet and getting healthy. Last week I lost 0.5 pounds. Its a slow start but gotta start somewhere right?! I stuck to my diet ...most days, still had a cheat day yesterday.
I am going to have a great week this week!
I am going to count everyday, even if I go into the negatives, doesn't matter.
So my bike rides with the kids is really hard with my beach cruiser. I decided to sell it on craigslist and buy a bike with gears and get a child carrier seat for the back. Bradley is a huge fan and kept saying "wahoo! wahoo! cool!". Kiersten is scared to death haha- she did not like it ONE bit! She kept patting me on the back saying "Mamamamamama! All Done! All done!"
So I rode my bike to the gym this morning with Bradley on the back and Kiersten in the trailer. I did zumba and then we went home with the kids opposite. On the way home it was super hard.
I realized later the reason it was so hard is that one of the trailer wheels was flat. Uh no wonder! So here's to the new week! GO make it your own!!
I am getting my self rededicated to my diet and getting healthy. Last week I lost 0.5 pounds. Its a slow start but gotta start somewhere right?! I stuck to my diet ...most days, still had a cheat day yesterday.
I am going to have a great week this week!
I am going to count everyday, even if I go into the negatives, doesn't matter.
So my bike rides with the kids is really hard with my beach cruiser. I decided to sell it on craigslist and buy a bike with gears and get a child carrier seat for the back. Bradley is a huge fan and kept saying "wahoo! wahoo! cool!". Kiersten is scared to death haha- she did not like it ONE bit! She kept patting me on the back saying "Mamamamamama! All Done! All done!"
So I rode my bike to the gym this morning with Bradley on the back and Kiersten in the trailer. I did zumba and then we went home with the kids opposite. On the way home it was super hard.
I realized later the reason it was so hard is that one of the trailer wheels was flat. Uh no wonder! So here's to the new week! GO make it your own!!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
50 POUNDS!!
I hit a new milestone!!! I have now lost 50 pounds! Hoooraaaay!!
I have lost 9 inches off of my waist and have gone from a size 24 to a size 16- The smallest I have ever been!!! It feels so amazing and yet.... No motivation still. Strange isn't it? Its SO easy to find excuses! I really need to buckle down and get my butt back in gear. I think I have found a solution- but first!
I have a before and after comparison picture for you! These pictures were taken at my kids birthday parties. I know the after picture isn't the best but I didn't take very many picrures of myself at the party. I'll have to see what my in laws have on their camera. And although Kiersten is not looking in either, she hasn;t gained much weight at all but her face has matured a lot and she has a TON more hair.
And now for my new motivation....
I LOVE doing zumba and I am starting to get comfortable wearing tank tops. I rewarded myself with some Zumba gear!
The shirts run SUPER small and all my instructor had was a size L or smaller- Well, OK she had one that would fit better but I didn't like the straps or the style so I didn't get it.
I really don't like the front view because my shirt is so tight its see through.
So THIS is my new motivation! I want this thing hanging on me and totally loose!!
I have lost 9 inches off of my waist and have gone from a size 24 to a size 16- The smallest I have ever been!!! It feels so amazing and yet.... No motivation still. Strange isn't it? Its SO easy to find excuses! I really need to buckle down and get my butt back in gear. I think I have found a solution- but first!
I have a before and after comparison picture for you! These pictures were taken at my kids birthday parties. I know the after picture isn't the best but I didn't take very many picrures of myself at the party. I'll have to see what my in laws have on their camera. And although Kiersten is not looking in either, she hasn;t gained much weight at all but her face has matured a lot and she has a TON more hair.
And now for my new motivation....
I LOVE doing zumba and I am starting to get comfortable wearing tank tops. I rewarded myself with some Zumba gear!
The shirts run SUPER small and all my instructor had was a size L or smaller- Well, OK she had one that would fit better but I didn't like the straps or the style so I didn't get it.
I really don't like the front view because my shirt is so tight its see through.
So THIS is my new motivation! I want this thing hanging on me and totally loose!!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Has anyone seen my motivation?
Has any one seen my motivation? I lost it... Really sad. I was so excited when Adam joined the diet with me. It was great! He didn't sit right next to me with a carton of ice cream on the couch.... Well, Adam went back to work and was eating 4 meals a day so he stopped the diet. I tried for a few weeks to do it with out him. I would stick to it and loose weight have a bad week and gain it back, lose one pound, loose nothing etc... I promise I will try my best to start back the diet this week!
Ugh in fact, I weighed on Friday (I ONLY weigh in on Saturdays for this exact reason....)I lost 4 pounds! Wahoo! I weighed in Saturday for my official one- I gained two pounds- BUT I lost a total of 2 pounds!
I have been terrible at going to the gym and my running program has basically stopped. Ever sense I fell and hurt my knee very badly I have been afraid to run outside. I tried to run on the treadmill and it felt GREAT but its nothing like running outside so I lost my motivation. How am I suppose to be getting ready for my 5k?!?! AGGGHHH! Its just frustrating.
Anyways, I am going to check in Saturday morning and tell everyone how I did!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Such a Loser :D
I lost again this week!! I dropped another two pounds! It feels GREAT! I am no longer ashamed to tell everyone how much I weigh. I am a PROUD 214! That means I have lost 46 pounds!
Today I wore the same skirt to church that I wore to the temple to be married in. It was so great to have it fit again! I kept it because it was sentimental and I thought I could never wear it again. I probably never will wear it again because a little above knee length skirt with two wiggly toddlers was a little ridiculous.
But anyways- what should I do to celebrate 50 pounds? This is not my goal. I want to hit 61 pounds to be in ONE-DERLAND. It seems so close and so very exciting!!!
Today I wore the same skirt to church that I wore to the temple to be married in. It was so great to have it fit again! I kept it because it was sentimental and I thought I could never wear it again. I probably never will wear it again because a little above knee length skirt with two wiggly toddlers was a little ridiculous.
But anyways- what should I do to celebrate 50 pounds? This is not my goal. I want to hit 61 pounds to be in ONE-DERLAND. It seems so close and so very exciting!!!
Saturday, July 23, 2011
I broke through!
This week I really concentrated on breaking my plateau. I focused on my foods, went back to the gym more regularly, and wore my pedometer...for a few days... Sadly, I did not go running once. I am really disappointed I didn't do my C25K this week but its been hectic and busy and my Dad came to visit.
I noticed while paying closer attention that I kept eating foods all day and forgot to track them. I let myself get snacky and grazing on food all day again. I tried my best to eat carrots or fruit instead of a couple animal crackers with the kids here, some goldfish there, a gummy fruit or two later in the day...
I went to the gym 4 days out of 7 this last week. Not too shabby- more than half..
I wore my pedometer for about three days and two of them I hit over 20,000 steps! Rock on!!
My results? 2 more pounds gone baby!!
I noticed while paying closer attention that I kept eating foods all day and forgot to track them. I let myself get snacky and grazing on food all day again. I tried my best to eat carrots or fruit instead of a couple animal crackers with the kids here, some goldfish there, a gummy fruit or two later in the day...
I went to the gym 4 days out of 7 this last week. Not too shabby- more than half..
I wore my pedometer for about three days and two of them I hit over 20,000 steps! Rock on!!
My results? 2 more pounds gone baby!!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
I cursed myself!
This week I lost .4 pounds. Really?? That's it? I worked so hard to get that tiny .4 and in the beginning the amount of activity points I got this week would mean about a 2 lb weight loss. Not so anymore.
Remember when I said I wanted to maintain? Well I just realized I have plateaued for the six week! How did I not catch that? When I got home from vacation I went back to counting instead of eating what I want. I lost 4 pounds the first week.
So I was stuck between 223-222 for 4 weeks and now I am stuck at 218 for the last three weeks. I didn't really catch that it was a plateau for the four weeks because two of those Saturdays were non counting days because of vacation.
Oh man am I frustrated! I am NOT done yet!!!
How do you break a plateau????
Remember when I said I wanted to maintain? Well I just realized I have plateaued for the six week! How did I not catch that? When I got home from vacation I went back to counting instead of eating what I want. I lost 4 pounds the first week.
So I was stuck between 223-222 for 4 weeks and now I am stuck at 218 for the last three weeks. I didn't really catch that it was a plateau for the four weeks because two of those Saturdays were non counting days because of vacation.
Oh man am I frustrated! I am NOT done yet!!!
How do you break a plateau????
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Couch to 5K run!
Last Friday I started a couch to 5K jogging program. It is a 9 week program and each week gets harder. The first week starts with jogging 60 seconds then walking 90 seconds for a total of 20 minutes three times a week. I ran with a partner on Friday and I felt great that day and the next day. The next run my partner went on vacation so it was just me jogging. During one of my jogging minutes I decided to sprint to see how fast I could run. I surprised myself!
First let me state- I HATE running! I have never liked it. During the last 6 months losing weight, I have been on the treadmill less than 5 times! Seriously!
At the beginning of the 6 months I tried to jog but it hurt and I hated it. Now that I am almost 45 pounds lighter I can run and not feel like dying.
Back to my sprint- sorry tangents happen a lot- SO I took off running to see how fast I could go. I was listening to my Ipod and completely zoned out. At the end of my sprint I started to slow down and then a bike zoomed right by me. Oh my gosh! I almost had a heart attack! My heart was already racing and then to scare the crap out of was terrible!!
So the next day I woke up and my shoulder blades and thighs were so sore! It took me a while to realize why my shoulder blades were sore- its a weird spot! My guess is moving my arms so fast that they got sore.
So run three- I set out to go again- but I wasn't alone this time... Haha my good ole friend Ditzy Katie decided to come with me.
So we took off on our walk together.... While jogging I got to my half point to turn around and I tripped and fell on the path. The path has small hills and lots of roots coming up through the asphalt. I skinned my knee pretty bad and had to find a spot to sit down and wait for it to stop hurting. I don't carry my phone while running because I have nowhere to put it. I was right in front of the police station when I fell, but how weird would it be to have the police drive me home because I got a boo boo?
Anyway, my skinned knee is about the size of a half dollar and it hurts like the dickens! I don't think I want to work out this week. And besides I have the really large band aid on it so the kids wont touch it.
I am really bummed it hurts so bad so I can't run tomorrow morning.
Oh, that 5K training program that I am doing can be found at http://c25k.com/
And another thing- I am DEFINITELY going to run on a different path that doesn't try to kill me!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
6 months in to it.
It has now been 6 months since I started Weight Watchers. Including the weigh-in from this morning I have now lost a total of 42.5 pounds! Holy Cow! My new weight is 217.5 and I am in the 2-teens! I can't wait till "One-derland" It seems close now!
This week Adam and I were looking back at pictures and there was one in particular that really stood out as to how much I have really lost and how much Kiersten has grown up too. This picture was taken last May at the Pioneer Day parade.
This week Adam and I were looking back at pictures and there was one in particular that really stood out as to how much I have really lost and how much Kiersten has grown up too. This picture was taken last May at the Pioneer Day parade.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Maintenance Week 3 and 4
OK I know I said I was going to get off of maintenance in my last post. Well I did and didn't haha. I changed my points back to the losing cycle and followed in until Thursday. Adam's cousin got married the Saturday before last so we went down for the wedding and stayed for about a week in Modesto. Since it was vacation, neither Adam or I tracked. We did the best we could to enjoy ourselves but not to gorge ourselves on food. We came home on Thursday the 23rd so I weighed in Saturday (two days ago now). During these last 2 weeks I lost 0.3 pounds. Not too shabby for not counting!
Now on to a follow up from my last post!
We stayed with our friends Adam and Vera the first day down in Modesto area. Vera has also lost a lot of weight ( by the way, you look great Vera!) Her starting size was an 18 (what I am now) Vera literally handed me a huge basket of clothes and said go at it! I got a TON of new shirts, pants, skirts, and a pair of boots! It was awesome!
This last week Tara drove home with us to Chico and she stayed with us for the weekend. Beside the AWESOME weekend we had, Tara and I went through my closet and got rid of every piece of clothes that doesn't fit me anymore or that totally needed to go!
I have been wanting to do this for a long time but couldn't justify it because I can't afford to buy a completely new wardrobe...or I just don't want to get rid of it because I am a tiny bit of a hoarder. Mostly the second lol. All the shirts that were lose, shrunk so they were short on me, or had stains. I mean, who really needs like 2 or 3 painting shirts? It was great to my self esteem to purge into clothes that fit me and looked great!
I don't have one pair of fat jeans anymore! Hooray!
We had a pile of DI and a pile for the trash. And believe me- she was not afraid to throw things in the trash!
SO last weeks goal of more confidence was a success! This next weeks goal is to get back on track of counting and go to the gym everyday!
What are your guys goals for this next week?
Now on to a follow up from my last post!
We stayed with our friends Adam and Vera the first day down in Modesto area. Vera has also lost a lot of weight ( by the way, you look great Vera!) Her starting size was an 18 (what I am now) Vera literally handed me a huge basket of clothes and said go at it! I got a TON of new shirts, pants, skirts, and a pair of boots! It was awesome!
This last week Tara drove home with us to Chico and she stayed with us for the weekend. Beside the AWESOME weekend we had, Tara and I went through my closet and got rid of every piece of clothes that doesn't fit me anymore or that totally needed to go!
I have been wanting to do this for a long time but couldn't justify it because I can't afford to buy a completely new wardrobe...or I just don't want to get rid of it because I am a tiny bit of a hoarder. Mostly the second lol. All the shirts that were lose, shrunk so they were short on me, or had stains. I mean, who really needs like 2 or 3 painting shirts? It was great to my self esteem to purge into clothes that fit me and looked great!
I don't have one pair of fat jeans anymore! Hooray!
We had a pile of DI and a pile for the trash. And believe me- she was not afraid to throw things in the trash!
SO last weeks goal of more confidence was a success! This next weeks goal is to get back on track of counting and go to the gym everyday!
What are your guys goals for this next week?
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Maintenance Week 2
Hello Everyone!
So its Week 2 of maintaining my weight. And this week I maintained to the exact ounce of my weight! Much better than last weeks 3 pound loss. (But hey any loss is appreciated :D)
This week was kind of hard mentally. I am not sure what I want to do about my weight loss and I fretted all week about it.
I would LOVE to loose weight and be thin, healthy, fun, and active- insert any fun exciting word here.
But at the same time I'm scared. 225 was what I hung out at for years. Its my identity. Its who I am. I am back to being me now. But then at the same time I still feel like the really fat person weighing in at 260 pounds saying- I'll start my diet monday- no more fat pants! Umm this chocolate looks good- I'll start next monday. Then etc...
I feel like I haven't lost an ounce and its upsetting. Truth is though- I have lost 38 pounds. It doesn't feel real.
My friend Vera posted her status on FB a week or so ago saying "do you have those days where you feel skinny in the same skin you were wearing yesterday? " I have those days back and forth. Some days I feel fat the next I am thinking- Wow! I can hug my knees now! I haven't been able to do that for several years!
Almost all of my old clothes fit now. There are a few that are still snug that I bought a few years ago thinking -when I loose weight (from my 225) I'll look great in this.
So I am afraid to loose more weight and then not have all my jeans fit me and I will have to go buy clothes.
But shouldn't buying new cute skinnier clothes be a celebration?
So here is my conclusion! My body is not ready for a maintanence track. If it was then it would have plateaued and I have not had that problem yet. I am determined to forge on and keep shedding. I am going to break out of my comfort zone and not determine myself but my jean size.
I made my decision from yet another status from a friend on facebook:
If you're not being treated with the love and respect you deserve, check your "PRICE TAG". Perhaps you have marked yourself down. It's "YOU" who tell people what you're worth by what you accept. Get off the "CLEARANCE RACK" and get behind the glass case where they keep the "VALUABLES". Bottom line "VALUE" yourself more...you are responsible for you..you are worthy...you alone are enough.
So this week I am not focusing on if I eat points to maintain or loose weight but rather I am going to focus on my confidence in myself. I am tired of fake it till you make it! I have a achieved a great accomplishment and I am pleased with myself for what I have done thus far!
So its Week 2 of maintaining my weight. And this week I maintained to the exact ounce of my weight! Much better than last weeks 3 pound loss. (But hey any loss is appreciated :D)
This week was kind of hard mentally. I am not sure what I want to do about my weight loss and I fretted all week about it.
I would LOVE to loose weight and be thin, healthy, fun, and active- insert any fun exciting word here.
But at the same time I'm scared. 225 was what I hung out at for years. Its my identity. Its who I am. I am back to being me now. But then at the same time I still feel like the really fat person weighing in at 260 pounds saying- I'll start my diet monday- no more fat pants! Umm this chocolate looks good- I'll start next monday. Then etc...
I feel like I haven't lost an ounce and its upsetting. Truth is though- I have lost 38 pounds. It doesn't feel real.
My friend Vera posted her status on FB a week or so ago saying "do you have those days where you feel skinny in the same skin you were wearing yesterday? " I have those days back and forth. Some days I feel fat the next I am thinking- Wow! I can hug my knees now! I haven't been able to do that for several years!
Almost all of my old clothes fit now. There are a few that are still snug that I bought a few years ago thinking -when I loose weight (from my 225) I'll look great in this.
So I am afraid to loose more weight and then not have all my jeans fit me and I will have to go buy clothes.
But shouldn't buying new cute skinnier clothes be a celebration?
So here is my conclusion! My body is not ready for a maintanence track. If it was then it would have plateaued and I have not had that problem yet. I am determined to forge on and keep shedding. I am going to break out of my comfort zone and not determine myself but my jean size.
I made my decision from yet another status from a friend on facebook:
If you're not being treated with the love and respect you deserve, check your "PRICE TAG". Perhaps you have marked yourself down. It's "YOU" who tell people what you're worth by what you accept. Get off the "CLEARANCE RACK" and get behind the glass case where they keep the "VALUABLES". Bottom line "VALUE" yourself more...you are responsible for you..you are worthy...you alone are enough.
So this week I am not focusing on if I eat points to maintain or loose weight but rather I am going to focus on my confidence in myself. I am tired of fake it till you make it! I have a achieved a great accomplishment and I am pleased with myself for what I have done thus far!
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Maintenance Week 1
This was my first week of maintenance....I sucked at it. I am trying to maintain my weight for a month before I set onto my next goal that way my body can kind of recharge its batteries. I was given 6 more points a day to eat everyday plus my weekly points.
The funny thing about it is I don't need as much food as I use to anymore. I am completely full and satisfied with the 37 points I was given to lose weight. In fact- every night when I would track I would hit exactly my 37 points and I was so full I didn't want to scrummage around for 6 points.
The week before I was starving with 37 points and I kept cheating by eating small things here and there and not tracking them. The difference? I didn't focus and stress on what I was eating or not allowed to eat.
So my results for weight this week? I lost 2.7 pounds. What the heck? That's not maintaining! I'll take it though! I'll talk to one of the trainers at the gym this week and get tips or something. Or just dump the maintenance phase...
Have a good week everyone!
The funny thing about it is I don't need as much food as I use to anymore. I am completely full and satisfied with the 37 points I was given to lose weight. In fact- every night when I would track I would hit exactly my 37 points and I was so full I didn't want to scrummage around for 6 points.
The week before I was starving with 37 points and I kept cheating by eating small things here and there and not tracking them. The difference? I didn't focus and stress on what I was eating or not allowed to eat.
So my results for weight this week? I lost 2.7 pounds. What the heck? That's not maintaining! I'll take it though! I'll talk to one of the trainers at the gym this week and get tips or something. Or just dump the maintenance phase...
Have a good week everyone!
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Four months Before and After
This post is going to be really cheesy- just to warn you! The Biggest Loser Season Finale was this week and so I am going to do a before and after blog entry.
And what a great week to do it!!! I lost 1.5 pounds this week which means...... drum roll please.....
I met my goal!!!! I have lost 35 pounds!!!
This is my first goal in weight loss and I am so proud of myself! I am back to pre-pregnancy weight. My next goal is 200- the weight I was when I got married. From there its 180 then 150.
I only have the one really good "fat picture" because I use to hide myself behind a child or just take most of the pictures. So you of course get to see the United States Treasury picture again....
This picture was taken on vacation this January while visiting my parents in Maryland. I knew I had to do something to loose this weight because I can't stand feeling ashamed of it anymore. I weighed 260 pounds and wore size 24 jeans.
Here I am with my size 24's..
Who doesn't love the old " hold your fat pants up" picture made famous by Jared from Subway?
And look at me now in 18's!!!
Here is a side shot just before I hit the gym Friday.
I can't tell you how amazing it feels to lose 35 pounds! I can ride my bike without stopping and gasping for air. I can run on the treadmill for 5 minutes straight. ( workin on that still) I have so much more energy, I can run around the park with my kids. Its GREAT!!
So my goals for the rest of this year: Loose 25 more pounds to be at 200 and complete a 5k. I know I can do it!!
And what a great week to do it!!! I lost 1.5 pounds this week which means...... drum roll please.....
I met my goal!!!! I have lost 35 pounds!!!
This is my first goal in weight loss and I am so proud of myself! I am back to pre-pregnancy weight. My next goal is 200- the weight I was when I got married. From there its 180 then 150.
I only have the one really good "fat picture" because I use to hide myself behind a child or just take most of the pictures. So you of course get to see the United States Treasury picture again....
This picture was taken on vacation this January while visiting my parents in Maryland. I knew I had to do something to loose this weight because I can't stand feeling ashamed of it anymore. I weighed 260 pounds and wore size 24 jeans.
Four months later, hundreds of miles on the spin bike, and countless hours of rockin out in Zumba.....- I am proud to show you my goal weight pictures!
Here I am with my size 24's..
And look at me now in 18's!!!I warned you it would be cheesy :)
Here is a side shot just before I hit the gym Friday.I can't tell you how amazing it feels to lose 35 pounds! I can ride my bike without stopping and gasping for air. I can run on the treadmill for 5 minutes straight. ( workin on that still) I have so much more energy, I can run around the park with my kids. Its GREAT!!
So my goals for the rest of this year: Loose 25 more pounds to be at 200 and complete a 5k. I know I can do it!!
Have a wonderful week everyone!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Week 16
Hello Everyone! I have a ton of energy today. Holy Cow! This morning I went to the gym and worked out for two hours- Zumba and a cardio/ weight training class. I came home and had a protein shake with a new kind of powder and now I am convinced there is crack in it. ( By the way- never try muscle milk- its horrible!!!) Ever since I drank my shake I have been bouncing off the walls!
After my shake I went to go change out of my work out clothes and I thought hey lets go to my "skinny clothes" I put away in a bin somewhere. I threw the lid off and to my amazement- there are 4 pairs of pants and a whole lot of other things I had packed away! It fits! So then my crazy wheels start turning and I went to my closet and started trying on my old scrubs. When I lived in Modesto I was able to pick out my own scrubs and wear all the bright funky things I wanted. I was about a L-XL. I gained more weight as time went on and was just an XL. At my new job in Chico we had a uniform and I couldn't wear my bright fun stuff. I ordered a 2x for wiggle room.
So today I pull out the craziest most bright scrub I could find and try it on. It was a Large and it fit! So now I am crazy hyper with great news. How am I sitting still? Well, embarrassing to say, I am sitting in my scrubs haha.
On to weight loss world! I know last week I wanted to lose 2 pounds...Didn't happen. I looked at my graph and this is the week I always gain weight do to monthly changes. But this week I didn't gain! I lost .7 pounds! So for the first time in 4 months I didn't have a gain week : D
I didn't go to the gym as much as I normally do because Bradley's biting has gotten out of hand so we are taking brakes and going less. I pulled out the ol' bike and dusted it down and went bike riding 4 times so far in a week. I even raced Adam in the car twice! The first time he won by a minute going across town and coming home I won. If you want more details about our adventures on the bike and the kids in the trailer I posted about it on my other blog here.
Adam joined me in weight watchers and has a TON of more points than I do. It was actually easier to keep to the plan when he wasn't on it with me!
For example: Last night Adam thought he had used all his points already so he had a smaller dinner then he normally would have. When he went to go track he found out he had already adjusted his huge breakfast with a light lunch and fruit (free). The punk had 17 points left after dinner. So he got a huge bowl of ice cream and sat right next to me with it. And he still lost 3.5 pounds the first week! Ahh!
Tonight is the biggest Loser Finale (which I am SOO excited for! Mainly because I have too much energy.... ) And so I will post a big blog entry of before and after weight, measurements, and pictures.
So next week I WILL lose that 1.3 pounds to meet my goal of 35 pounds. Actually I am pretty sure I will blow that 1.3 pounds out of water!
Have a great week everyone and go Jay!!
After my shake I went to go change out of my work out clothes and I thought hey lets go to my "skinny clothes" I put away in a bin somewhere. I threw the lid off and to my amazement- there are 4 pairs of pants and a whole lot of other things I had packed away! It fits! So then my crazy wheels start turning and I went to my closet and started trying on my old scrubs. When I lived in Modesto I was able to pick out my own scrubs and wear all the bright funky things I wanted. I was about a L-XL. I gained more weight as time went on and was just an XL. At my new job in Chico we had a uniform and I couldn't wear my bright fun stuff. I ordered a 2x for wiggle room.
So today I pull out the craziest most bright scrub I could find and try it on. It was a Large and it fit! So now I am crazy hyper with great news. How am I sitting still? Well, embarrassing to say, I am sitting in my scrubs haha.
On to weight loss world! I know last week I wanted to lose 2 pounds...Didn't happen. I looked at my graph and this is the week I always gain weight do to monthly changes. But this week I didn't gain! I lost .7 pounds! So for the first time in 4 months I didn't have a gain week : D
I didn't go to the gym as much as I normally do because Bradley's biting has gotten out of hand so we are taking brakes and going less. I pulled out the ol' bike and dusted it down and went bike riding 4 times so far in a week. I even raced Adam in the car twice! The first time he won by a minute going across town and coming home I won. If you want more details about our adventures on the bike and the kids in the trailer I posted about it on my other blog here.
Adam joined me in weight watchers and has a TON of more points than I do. It was actually easier to keep to the plan when he wasn't on it with me!
For example: Last night Adam thought he had used all his points already so he had a smaller dinner then he normally would have. When he went to go track he found out he had already adjusted his huge breakfast with a light lunch and fruit (free). The punk had 17 points left after dinner. So he got a huge bowl of ice cream and sat right next to me with it. And he still lost 3.5 pounds the first week! Ahh!
Tonight is the biggest Loser Finale (which I am SOO excited for! Mainly because I have too much energy.... ) And so I will post a big blog entry of before and after weight, measurements, and pictures.
So next week I WILL lose that 1.3 pounds to meet my goal of 35 pounds. Actually I am pretty sure I will blow that 1.3 pounds out of water!
Have a great week everyone and go Jay!!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Week 15
I didn't go to the gym once last week! The four of us have had strep and we were all miserable. I was not hungry at all but made sure to eat the minimum points for weight watchers which was 38 points . By Thursday I was getting depressed that I have ZERO activity points. By this time I am normally in the 100's. I couldn't even claim housecleaning or playing with children points because we all lazed about.
I went to Target and bought a pedometer to at least track my steps. The first one I got was $20 and it calculated steps, distance, calories, time, heart rate etc. I wore it Thursday and it reset two or three times!! I returned it and bought the cheap one for $9 from the same brand. This one just calculates steps and distance and it is very hard to reset- perfect!
Friday I wore it and went for a walk in Bidwell park it was a BEAUTIFUL day! Sun, light wind, clear day! It was like my soul rejoicing we weren't sick anymore! By the end of the day I had walked 17,000 steps!! Holy Cow! I think it was 9 miles...
So the best part of the week was on Saturday Adam joined me on Weight Watchers! Hooray! No more tempting ice cream and junk food! For Example: we went on a road trip to Modesto last weekend for Mother's Day. I told Adam that if he wanted some snacks for the drive to pick it up when he was out shopping because I am going to have healthy food. What does he come home with?!?! TWO packs of Sugar wafers- big weakness...Oreos, soda, gosh what else...
So are you dying to know how much weight I lost?? I was afraid none but wii fit says...3.5 pounds! I guess my body didn't know what to do with out working out all week so it just dumped weight! I was completely shocked to say the least! I think my body liked having a nice break.
Well my friends, till next week! And lets hope for two more pounds! TWO POUNDS! TWO POUNDS! I'll be down 35lbs next week and hit my goal of pre-pregnancy weight! Can you tell I am super excited?!?
I went to Target and bought a pedometer to at least track my steps. The first one I got was $20 and it calculated steps, distance, calories, time, heart rate etc. I wore it Thursday and it reset two or three times!! I returned it and bought the cheap one for $9 from the same brand. This one just calculates steps and distance and it is very hard to reset- perfect!
Friday I wore it and went for a walk in Bidwell park it was a BEAUTIFUL day! Sun, light wind, clear day! It was like my soul rejoicing we weren't sick anymore! By the end of the day I had walked 17,000 steps!! Holy Cow! I think it was 9 miles...
So the best part of the week was on Saturday Adam joined me on Weight Watchers! Hooray! No more tempting ice cream and junk food! For Example: we went on a road trip to Modesto last weekend for Mother's Day. I told Adam that if he wanted some snacks for the drive to pick it up when he was out shopping because I am going to have healthy food. What does he come home with?!?! TWO packs of Sugar wafers- big weakness...Oreos, soda, gosh what else...
So are you dying to know how much weight I lost?? I was afraid none but wii fit says...3.5 pounds! I guess my body didn't know what to do with out working out all week so it just dumped weight! I was completely shocked to say the least! I think my body liked having a nice break.
Well my friends, till next week! And lets hope for two more pounds! TWO POUNDS! TWO POUNDS! I'll be down 35lbs next week and hit my goal of pre-pregnancy weight! Can you tell I am super excited?!?
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Week 14
Guess what I got this week! My 10% star!!
I lost 1.5 pounds this week! I now that's exciting but I can tell my body is starting to slow down on losing weight.
I am sick this week and so far I have 0 activity points- very sad. By this point I have about 70-100 points. I went and bought a new pedometer because my old one would randomly add steps when I am sitting or reset whenever it felt like it- it was frustrating.
So what should I set my goal at for steps? I already done my shopping today and didn't have it on yet. Oh well! I hope everyone is having a great week!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Week 13
Good news! I lost 2.3 pounds this week!
I am getting to the point where I know that I am getting smaller but I still look the same to myself. I still have fat rolls and a double chin. Why don't we let ourselves have credit for our successes??
I took a picture with Adam this weekend and said- ughh! I still have a freakin double chin! So then I Pulled up my "fat picture" and compared. Granted I still have a lot of weight to loose but that double chin is starting to disappear!!
On to other news... I am getting comfy in my 18's Wahoo!! I can't even imagine being in 16's. I have only been a 16 for like one week my entire life! And that's with a muffin top!
So my new total weight loss for this week is 29 pounds.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Week 12
No exciting news this week : ( I gained a pound. Looks like chocolate won again!
I weigh in on wii fit and I was mad when I saw a gained 1 pound... re-weigh! Still the same. SO I started thinking back, what happened this week?? Well there was that pastry, stress, 2 days less at the gym.. etc.
So when I track my weight I looked at the table of my results and I saw that I only gained weight every 4th week. I loose for three weeks and gain a pound the fourth week. This happens three times and its always the same. Ok, I'll let myself off the hook this week and be more kind to myself!
Ughhh this next coming week... I love Easter for the resees eggs, peeps- MMM!!, and the solid milk chocolate bunnies! Peeps are my weakness- don't know why but I love that sugar coating!
I decided to have a talk with the Easter Bunny ahead of time and want to stuff my own basket to prevent those peeps from coming around.
An order of Zumba Toning sticks came in to the gym so I picked some up to put them in my basket. That means that Tara your sticks are safe now! : )
I of course got a little bit of reeses too, you have to have SOME chocolate in the basket.
Well, have a great week everyone! And don't get sucked in by that deliciously tempting huge solid milk chocolate bunny!
I weigh in on wii fit and I was mad when I saw a gained 1 pound... re-weigh! Still the same. SO I started thinking back, what happened this week?? Well there was that pastry, stress, 2 days less at the gym.. etc.
So when I track my weight I looked at the table of my results and I saw that I only gained weight every 4th week. I loose for three weeks and gain a pound the fourth week. This happens three times and its always the same. Ok, I'll let myself off the hook this week and be more kind to myself!
Ughhh this next coming week... I love Easter for the resees eggs, peeps- MMM!!, and the solid milk chocolate bunnies! Peeps are my weakness- don't know why but I love that sugar coating!
I decided to have a talk with the Easter Bunny ahead of time and want to stuff my own basket to prevent those peeps from coming around.
An order of Zumba Toning sticks came in to the gym so I picked some up to put them in my basket. That means that Tara your sticks are safe now! : )
I of course got a little bit of reeses too, you have to have SOME chocolate in the basket.
Well, have a great week everyone! And don't get sucked in by that deliciously tempting huge solid milk chocolate bunny!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Week 11
This last week I lost 1.8 pounds! Yay! I am up to 27.5 pounds now : )
I took a yoga pilates class this last week. I thought it was going to be a relaxing "candles and roses" experience but it was hard and it hurt! I was sore for a few days.
Because I hit my 25 pound milestone last week I got to go and get my toes done! Friday my friend Natalie and I went to get pampered at Queen's Nails.
What should I do for my next Milestone I hit?
I took a yoga pilates class this last week. I thought it was going to be a relaxing "candles and roses" experience but it was hard and it hurt! I was sore for a few days.
Because I hit my 25 pound milestone last week I got to go and get my toes done! Friday my friend Natalie and I went to get pampered at Queen's Nails.
What should I do for my next Milestone I hit?
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Week 10 Goal reached!
Hey everybody! I am so excited! As of today I have lost 25.5 pounds!!! YAY! This week I lost 2.5 pounds! The sad part though was I lost another point for WW.
So I decided I should finally post what my weight is- its pretty bad. I started my weight loss journey this January and I weighed 260. Today I am 234.5! So less than ten pounds to get to my pre-pregnancy weight! I have been hemming and hawing about what weight I would be happy with maintaining and for now my goal is 180 pounds. That's an 80 pound difference!! And lighter than I have ever been! It would be nice to say 150 but for some reason that extra 30 pounds just makes it seem so far in the distance and so undo-able.
So today I am going to celebrate my 25 pounds and party even harder when the next ten pounds melt off!
So I decided I should finally post what my weight is- its pretty bad. I started my weight loss journey this January and I weighed 260. Today I am 234.5! So less than ten pounds to get to my pre-pregnancy weight! I have been hemming and hawing about what weight I would be happy with maintaining and for now my goal is 180 pounds. That's an 80 pound difference!! And lighter than I have ever been! It would be nice to say 150 but for some reason that extra 30 pounds just makes it seem so far in the distance and so undo-able.
So today I am going to celebrate my 25 pounds and party even harder when the next ten pounds melt off!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Week 9
Last week I worked my butt off! And it payed off! I lost another two pounds. I am now down 23 pounds!
I let myself have a cheat weekend because I went to a Mom's of Multiples convention from Friday to Sunday. I didn't count points- it was really hard to stop concentrating on ok, Soo Starbucks tiny hot coco is 4 so this venti is like..8 or so? Add the muffin for breakfast, dang this sucks. And Etc. But After I saw my friend had a bag of chocolate in her hotel room all thought of adding points were quickly abandoned! I wore a pedometer throughout the weekend and mad sure to walk 20,000 steps during the day to allow the binges. On Monday morning I weighed myself and I didn't gain a thing! Wahoo!
I have been noticing that I am really losing weight when I look into the mirror- especially at the gym when I workout in a room full of mirrors. It feels amazing! And I am about to go down another pant size! It makes me so excited that I will soon be down 3 pants sizes!
I took a picture last week and I was amazed that my face looks thinner and I finally wasn't ashamed to post a picture of myself on Facebook. If you are my friend on FB, which you probably are so most of my stuff is repeats on my blogs, you can see that 80% of my pictures are of the kids. And I will post it here too so you can see it again! I think I might frame it because I am so proud that I am getting confidence back.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Week 8 weigh in.
So this last week I weighed in and I gained 0.7 pounds. I was ridiculously crushed. I mean, its just over half a pound and it was hard! I know I am suppose to expect weight gains while trying to lose- especially while doing weight training. One of my hardest classes at the gym didn't do its normal routine of weights while doing cardio, we just went into the weight rooms and learned how to use machines.
Also a big factor is I skipped my workouts on Friday and Saturday because we went to Modesto for a quick overnight trip (less than 24 hours). While done there we ate out a few times. I used my Weight Watchers eating out book for as much stuff as I could but not every restaurant was in there.
Why go to Modesto for such a quick trip you ask? Well You probably weren't wondering that but I'll tell you anyways. It was the highlight of my week, no Month! We went to Modesto to pick up this!
I finally have a new wedding ring!! I lost my last wedding ring about a year ago and was devastated! I tried everything I could to look for it: retraced my steps, filed a lost report with the police dept, prayed, fasted etc!
This new ring is a lot like my last one except my last had only one stone and was cathedral (built up around the diamond). This ring is more flat and we used my Grandmother's diamonds from her ring.
SO- very good week and ok for weigh in.
This week so far I have accumulated 130 activity points and I am exhausted! By Tuesday I had already lost the weight gain plus a little more. I am going to be gone this weekend AGAIN so I am trying to workout hard to have some wiggle room for my "crazy" partying with 150 other multiple moms. Its going to be AWESOME!
See you back on Monday for my new results!
Also a big factor is I skipped my workouts on Friday and Saturday because we went to Modesto for a quick overnight trip (less than 24 hours). While done there we ate out a few times. I used my Weight Watchers eating out book for as much stuff as I could but not every restaurant was in there.
Why go to Modesto for such a quick trip you ask? Well You probably weren't wondering that but I'll tell you anyways. It was the highlight of my week, no Month! We went to Modesto to pick up this!
I finally have a new wedding ring!! I lost my last wedding ring about a year ago and was devastated! I tried everything I could to look for it: retraced my steps, filed a lost report with the police dept, prayed, fasted etc!This new ring is a lot like my last one except my last had only one stone and was cathedral (built up around the diamond). This ring is more flat and we used my Grandmother's diamonds from her ring.
SO- very good week and ok for weigh in.
This week so far I have accumulated 130 activity points and I am exhausted! By Tuesday I had already lost the weight gain plus a little more. I am going to be gone this weekend AGAIN so I am trying to workout hard to have some wiggle room for my "crazy" partying with 150 other multiple moms. Its going to be AWESOME!
See you back on Monday for my new results!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Week7!!
Every time I step on the scale I am afraid to be disappointed by seeing my weight go up instead of down. I did not expect much at all this week because we ate out, I had molten lava cake, I ate Reeses pieces last night, papa Murphy's earlier in the week, and ate a weight watchers ice cream almost every night this week. So this morning I step on the scale and I lost 3 pounds this week!! And I am officially down 5%! Haha this diet is AWESOME!
The trick is to be smart on your decisions. When we ate out I researched the menu and found out all the points first to allow half of the cake. When I ate reeses pieces I measured out a serving on my food scale and put it in a bowl and put the bag away so I wouldn't be tempted to go back for more. And with Papa Murphy's they have their menu online with nutrition facts. A regular pizza slice is like 15 points per slice! The thin crust pizza is only 6 points per slice. So when Adam is craving pizza we just get a thin crust instead.
My normal breakfast is 3 egg whites, a banana, and a cup of light yougart. Egg whites are 1 pt, banana is 0 and the yogurt is 2 or 3 depending on the brand so a grand total of 4 points and I am completely full!
Weight Watchers tracker online gave me another pop up saying that I was loosing to fast as had to go to the dr and talk about what I am doing wrong. I went to the doctor yesterday morning and he said good job! He said I am doing things right with cardio everyday (well 5 days/ week) and weight training two of those days. The only thing he suggested was trying to drink more water...which wouldn't that make me lose more weight a week?
The trick is to be smart on your decisions. When we ate out I researched the menu and found out all the points first to allow half of the cake. When I ate reeses pieces I measured out a serving on my food scale and put it in a bowl and put the bag away so I wouldn't be tempted to go back for more. And with Papa Murphy's they have their menu online with nutrition facts. A regular pizza slice is like 15 points per slice! The thin crust pizza is only 6 points per slice. So when Adam is craving pizza we just get a thin crust instead.
My normal breakfast is 3 egg whites, a banana, and a cup of light yougart. Egg whites are 1 pt, banana is 0 and the yogurt is 2 or 3 depending on the brand so a grand total of 4 points and I am completely full!
Weight Watchers tracker online gave me another pop up saying that I was loosing to fast as had to go to the dr and talk about what I am doing wrong. I went to the doctor yesterday morning and he said good job! He said I am doing things right with cardio everyday (well 5 days/ week) and weight training two of those days. The only thing he suggested was trying to drink more water...which wouldn't that make me lose more weight a week?
Thursday, March 17, 2011
What to do?
So I posted this on Facebook but I will go a little more in depth on my blog about it. I was watching the Biggest Loser yesterday and it talked about a casting call. I got really excited and wanted to do it but that means I have to pack up and leave for up to three months and not see my babies or Adam that whole time- well I think there is one home town visit where you go home for a week but anyways, its a long time. After getting feedback from my friends I decided nah- I don't really want to do it and besides I am doing great losing weight on my own.
Later that night my sister Danielle sent me an email that we should do it together. We haven't ever been really close because she lived with my Dad after my parents divorced and I lived with my Mom. We have always had a wedge of some kind in between us. So she said this could be a chance for us to bond and both of us to lose weight. I don't want to embarrass her but she weighs more than I do so if we cast as a couple there would be a higher chance of me getting on.
I talked with Adam and we decided that I should apply because I mean hundreds of thousands of people apply. The chance that I am one of 24 people picked the chances are slim to none! So if it is meant to be then the Lord will provide a way.
So I spend a least half hour looking where the castings calls are and go to site after site to finally find it. There is only ONE more call to go to and get an interview and its in LA area in TWO days. You go get an interview, fill out the application, submit a video to them if you want and wait for a call back. Umm how about not? I don't really want to drive to LA to stand in line all night with thousands of others to see someone for 5 minutes to say yes or no.
So the site is unclear but says applications are due April 8th but last interview is March 19th. So I am going to say interviews are not completely important. So I print out the application- 15 pages!! Holy Cow! Then you have to make a ten minute video about why you are your partner need to be on Biggest Losers. I am going down to Modesto in two weeks so I am going to meet up with Danielle and film us together for part of it and then combine each of our interviews and send it in.
SO I am going to apply although chances are extremely thin that it happens.
On to Weight Watchers topics now!
In Weight Watchers there are 3 kind of points. The points your allotted for your day, the points your allotted to splurge for the week, and how many points you earn by working out. By Wednesday I have already earned 100 activity points for working out! I decided to take today off and not go to the gym.
Last Night Adam wanted to go Chili's because there was a promotion of buy an entree get the chocolate molten lava cake for free- so freaking good! So I said we could go if we walk there. So we put the kids in the jogging stroller and walked the mile to Chili's. We get there and find out that we forgot the coupon at home, the entire reason we went there! So I jogged back home and got the coupon and then brought the van to the restaurant. I looked so silly running in my jeans and regular Tshirt but it wasn't on the busy road so I didn't care too much.
Thank goodness for internet! I was able to go online and figure out all of points ahead of time and decide what the best choice was. I had a Chicken Margarita which was 15 points. I only ate about half because proportion sizes are ridiculous these days! So I had chips, salsa, chicken, and the best Lava cake and only went ten points over for the day.
I have a dr. appt tomorrow morning (Friday) to make sure I am healthy enough to work out and that everything is fine.
So I'll check back in in three days and tell you what my progress is for the week. I think I'll be just fine.
Later that night my sister Danielle sent me an email that we should do it together. We haven't ever been really close because she lived with my Dad after my parents divorced and I lived with my Mom. We have always had a wedge of some kind in between us. So she said this could be a chance for us to bond and both of us to lose weight. I don't want to embarrass her but she weighs more than I do so if we cast as a couple there would be a higher chance of me getting on.
I talked with Adam and we decided that I should apply because I mean hundreds of thousands of people apply. The chance that I am one of 24 people picked the chances are slim to none! So if it is meant to be then the Lord will provide a way.
So I spend a least half hour looking where the castings calls are and go to site after site to finally find it. There is only ONE more call to go to and get an interview and its in LA area in TWO days. You go get an interview, fill out the application, submit a video to them if you want and wait for a call back. Umm how about not? I don't really want to drive to LA to stand in line all night with thousands of others to see someone for 5 minutes to say yes or no.
So the site is unclear but says applications are due April 8th but last interview is March 19th. So I am going to say interviews are not completely important. So I print out the application- 15 pages!! Holy Cow! Then you have to make a ten minute video about why you are your partner need to be on Biggest Losers. I am going down to Modesto in two weeks so I am going to meet up with Danielle and film us together for part of it and then combine each of our interviews and send it in.
SO I am going to apply although chances are extremely thin that it happens.
On to Weight Watchers topics now!
In Weight Watchers there are 3 kind of points. The points your allotted for your day, the points your allotted to splurge for the week, and how many points you earn by working out. By Wednesday I have already earned 100 activity points for working out! I decided to take today off and not go to the gym.
Last Night Adam wanted to go Chili's because there was a promotion of buy an entree get the chocolate molten lava cake for free- so freaking good! So I said we could go if we walk there. So we put the kids in the jogging stroller and walked the mile to Chili's. We get there and find out that we forgot the coupon at home, the entire reason we went there! So I jogged back home and got the coupon and then brought the van to the restaurant. I looked so silly running in my jeans and regular Tshirt but it wasn't on the busy road so I didn't care too much.
Thank goodness for internet! I was able to go online and figure out all of points ahead of time and decide what the best choice was. I had a Chicken Margarita which was 15 points. I only ate about half because proportion sizes are ridiculous these days! So I had chips, salsa, chicken, and the best Lava cake and only went ten points over for the day.
I have a dr. appt tomorrow morning (Friday) to make sure I am healthy enough to work out and that everything is fine.
So I'll check back in in three days and tell you what my progress is for the week. I think I'll be just fine.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Really early Weigh in Week 6
I am going to my friend's baby shower on Saturday so I won't be home to weigh myself. I thought hmm Lets weigh in this morning so I wont forget to do it tomorrow. Sadly, weight watchers wont let me track it because I can only enter results Saturday or after. So Results are!! Another 2.9 weight loss! WAHOO! So now I am at a total of weight loss of 13.4 with Weight Watchers and 18.4 total since I started trying losing weight.
So now on to my blabbering- Did you know you could make brownies in the waffle iron in 5 minutes?? We had a game night last night and had two couples over so we made this. They totally crumbled coming out so it was a big heap of a mess- tasted fine though....I think they were a mess because I forgot to PAM the iron first... I never do with my waffles so I forgot for my brownies. So we were playing my favorite game- Celestial Companions- the Mormon version of Newlywed game. I was completely bragging about how we have only lost this game once and we always win- one time by over 15 points...Any guesses on which place we took? LAST...I think I jinxed myself.
So one question said - for the husbands- What calms your wife the most? When I answered I said- hmm a hug or chocolate- I'll go with a hug. At which our answers didn't meet because I am a chocoholic. I laughed and showed everyone my huge chocolate bar from the post above. So next round- What is your wife's favorite candy bar? I answered snickers and everyone busted up laughing since I just showed them my 1 lb giant chocolate bar. Adam didn't think it was too funny- we lost another point.
On to healthier things- I took the kids jogging yesterday on a path next to our house and we had a great time. I went from my house down the path and to the freeway and then back again. We stopped at the park at my Apartment complex after the run to let them wiggle and for me to cool down. I think it was about two miles? Not sure but it was about 45 min so maybe more? I'll try driving it as best as I can. I didn't run the entire thing- we walked and jogged. I use a heart rate monitor (must have for cardio workout and training) and I easily hit my 90% range (which is 185-190 BPM). Running on the street is so much harder than an elliptical or treadmill! My monitor shows me how much I burn was fat, how many calories I burned, highest and lowest heart rate- blah blah blah... So in the hour of the running and cool down I burned 750 calories!
Tonight I am going to a Weight Watchers meeting for the first time- lets see how it goes!
Here is a picrure of the kids in the jogging stroller. I couldn't get them to look at me at the same time!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Week 5 results!
So I weighed in this morning and the results are.... Drum roll please...Can you tell I am excited?!?! I lost 3.5 pounds this week!!! GO ME! Making it a total weight loss of 10.5 pounds in 5 weeks!
YAY!
Oh and last night whenever some one ate the cake in front of me I felt sick to my stomach. So I decided to have a yoplait smoothie instead. If you eat the entire bag (prepared) its 7 points. So I go to make the smoothie and I guess I have been using the blender a little to much. The Blender starting smoking and died on me haha. So I had more like flavored strawberry and Banana milk with big chunks. So 3 points instead haha.
How is everyone else doing who are trying to lose weight? I need more feedback and comments!
YAY!
Oh and last night whenever some one ate the cake in front of me I felt sick to my stomach. So I decided to have a yoplait smoothie instead. If you eat the entire bag (prepared) its 7 points. So I go to make the smoothie and I guess I have been using the blender a little to much. The Blender starting smoking and died on me haha. So I had more like flavored strawberry and Banana milk with big chunks. So 3 points instead haha.
How is everyone else doing who are trying to lose weight? I need more feedback and comments!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Week 4...a little late.
Last week sucked! My Dad came to visit for the week ( NOT the sucky part) . He came up to Chico Thursday night and then we went down to Modesto for the Almond Blossom Festival- A big deal for our Family. I have only missed two Festivals my entire life- and the last one was because my Dad and Stepmom were getting sealed in the Washington DC Temple. Sorry Tangent...
So My Dad came up, Jack IN the box for lunch, Papa murphy's for dinner, McD's for Breakfast ( on road early) AND ETC! It was terrible! I tried my best to choose the best decisions while eating out so I had a salad with spray dressing instead of regular dressing- only 6 points. Parfait for breakfast only 4 points...I think.... Anywho- I gained half a pound last week and didn't loose anything. Big feat I guess since I only worked out 3 times, did a lot of weight training those three times- so maybe muscle weight gained. And I also ate out 8 times last week.
So last night I had the pampered Chef party and bought that STUPID huge chocolate cake. We are having a game night tonight so I kept the leftovers instead of throwing it away. So I came home craving chocolate like a mad woman. So I thought okay, I am going to cut the tiniest sliver possible and eat it now instead of tonight. So I heat it up in the microwave- best way to eat it is warm! MMMM. Get a glass of cold milk to go with it- all ready to go! I take a few bites and get sick to my stomach! And I stare at it thinking- do I really want to finish it? YES I DO! I would rather finish it and get sick to my stomach then eat a little and justify getting another slice later. So, I hate the cake and I am sick to my stomach and I am going to remember this so I will not want to ever eat it again.
So Battle lost....
BUT I have won a battle too! I am on my 5th week of weight watchers and When I first started I bought a huge size dark chocolate bar so when I do cave I have healthier chocolate to go to when I do. Its still there and I haven't touched it yet! GO ME! Take that you stupid chocolate!
OK, See you guys tomorrow with hopefully some really good news. I have stepped up my working out game and have gotten 100 activity points this week!!! I have worked out for 1 1/2 hours 3 days and 45 min 2 days. I have done Spinning, elliptical, Zumba, Weight training with cardio class, and the treadmill. I hope it pulls off!
So My Dad came up, Jack IN the box for lunch, Papa murphy's for dinner, McD's for Breakfast ( on road early) AND ETC! It was terrible! I tried my best to choose the best decisions while eating out so I had a salad with spray dressing instead of regular dressing- only 6 points. Parfait for breakfast only 4 points...I think.... Anywho- I gained half a pound last week and didn't loose anything. Big feat I guess since I only worked out 3 times, did a lot of weight training those three times- so maybe muscle weight gained. And I also ate out 8 times last week.
So last night I had the pampered Chef party and bought that STUPID huge chocolate cake. We are having a game night tonight so I kept the leftovers instead of throwing it away. So I came home craving chocolate like a mad woman. So I thought okay, I am going to cut the tiniest sliver possible and eat it now instead of tonight. So I heat it up in the microwave- best way to eat it is warm! MMMM. Get a glass of cold milk to go with it- all ready to go! I take a few bites and get sick to my stomach! And I stare at it thinking- do I really want to finish it? YES I DO! I would rather finish it and get sick to my stomach then eat a little and justify getting another slice later. So, I hate the cake and I am sick to my stomach and I am going to remember this so I will not want to ever eat it again.
So Battle lost....
BUT I have won a battle too! I am on my 5th week of weight watchers and When I first started I bought a huge size dark chocolate bar so when I do cave I have healthier chocolate to go to when I do. Its still there and I haven't touched it yet! GO ME! Take that you stupid chocolate!
OK, See you guys tomorrow with hopefully some really good news. I have stepped up my working out game and have gotten 100 activity points this week!!! I have worked out for 1 1/2 hours 3 days and 45 min 2 days. I have done Spinning, elliptical, Zumba, Weight training with cardio class, and the treadmill. I hope it pulls off!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Weigh in Week Three
I wasn't expecting much results when I weighed in this morning because I ate an entire Ben and Jerry's one night when I had a few friends over for a movie. Then yesterday I lost a battle with chocolate to help me cope with sick screaming and fighting kids. I ate my entire ziploc baggy of my chocolate reserves- two servings of kisses. And to top ot off, I only went to the gym twice this week because of Dr Appointments and Adam took the car to Fresno for the weekend for a CMEA conference. So unless we are going to walk in the rain to get there- I ain't goin!
This Ben and Jerry's is SOO good. Its like cookies and cream had a baby with Mint chip- mint ice cream with whole oreos- MMM! The entire thing is 28 points- almost 2/3 of my day's allowance.So I step on the scales all depressed to find out that I lost 3.5 pounds this week. WHAT? REALLY?? Can I re-do my weight? That can't be right!!
I was all stressed this week and getting depressed that I wasn't doing this right all for nothing!
One factor to why this week worked is because I got a food scale and I am very adamant with weighing everything to see what the points would really be. For example- my cereal that I thought was only 3 pts. was actually 10- without milk. I got it about two weeks ago but now that I played with it for a week I know how to work it- and control myself- really well.
Thank you Tara for the recommendation of getting a scale!
So my total weight loss for my first three weeks is now 7.5 pounds! YAY!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Week 2
Last Week I lost 1 pound which brings my weight loss to a total of 4.5 pounds so far. I wish it was more but considering what last week was like I proud I lost anything at all! I stayed in my points allowance the whole week but I had the Super Bowl Party, A Mom's night out to Panghetti's (fantastic Italian restaurant) for my twin group where I had a slice of chocolate cake with my meal, and Saturday we went to a Valentine's Dinner and Dance fundraiser for our YW. At that dinner I ate almost my entire days worth of points in one meal there! I ate light that day anticipating big points that night.
So considering my week- its going good so far!
So considering my week- its going good so far!
Yummy Muffins
Adam had a bake sale for school today so I used this recipe my cousin gave me. I used frozen strawberries instead of fresh berries and after 25 min they were still gooey and sank when I took them out. I baked them for about 5 more minutes and they turned much better. They were dense but tasted good because I love cream cheese.
Best part? ONE POINT!
Ingredients:
2/3 cup (5 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°.
Combine cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer at high speed until well blended. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add vanilla, egg whites, and egg; beat well.
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture and buttermilk to cream cheese mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Gently fold in raspberries and walnuts.
Place 24 foil cup liners in muffin cups. Spoon batter evenly into liners. Bake at 350° 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pans; cool on a wire rack.
Makes 24 Muffins (1 Muffin Per Serving)
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Fat Picture
I picked this as my fat photo. I HATE this picture because I look so huge in it. This picture was taken about a month ago when we visited my parents in Maryland and were doing a tour of the Bureau of Printings and Engravings. I posted Adam and the kids pictures on Facebook but I refused to post mine- so here it is.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Super Bowl Party
I was so afraid of going to a Super Bowl Party because I tend to sit and eat everything in sight while I watch TV. I offered to bring all the food for the party ( There were 6 of us, nothing big) so I would know what would be there and calculate it before hand. I had a huge fruit tray and a veggie tray because they are 0 points. I got chicken smokies instead of regular little dogs because they were healthier? But mainly because they were freaking delicious when I tasted them at Costco.
At first I decided to just say- forget it I'm not counting today! And stuck to that for a little while. But then reason kicked in and I decided to hold my self accountable for what I ate and that's what my flexible points are for. And my results were- I only went two points over my daily allowance. It's not big to many people but I felt so proud of myself for controlling my ridiculous eating habits at my first party!
At first I decided to just say- forget it I'm not counting today! And stuck to that for a little while. But then reason kicked in and I decided to hold my self accountable for what I ate and that's what my flexible points are for. And my results were- I only went two points over my daily allowance. It's not big to many people but I felt so proud of myself for controlling my ridiculous eating habits at my first party!
My first post
So weight loss blogs are all the rage right now and I decided that I wanted to make one for myself too. I want to reach out at tell everyone how my weight loss journey is going so I can find a support system. Please comment as much as you want! Feedback=support=more drive to do it!
For my journey of weight loss I joined Weight Watchers last week and I am going to the gym every day.
At the gym I do a class called PowerCut twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. This class is a fast paced weight lifting and other repetitive exercises that just exhaust me! There are a couple or people from my ward that do it with me and Adam joins me every Friday.
I was doing Zumba twice a week but they just re-did the schedule and changed the time so I can't do that anymore. I am finding other classes to fill that spot in but I am bouncing back and forth to find my niche.
The kids LOVE the gym daycare and run straight to it when we go through the front door. I originally joined the gym to have help with the kids everyday while Adam is at school from 8-6 everyday. Its a great break to have them play and I get alone time- its one of my drives to work out!!
Weight Watchers is going great so far- I have lost 3 pounds in just the first week!
I can really eat anything I want I just have to keep track of how much I do and adjust the rest of the day with more healthy options. My current addiction is Nutella- SOO GOOD!! Its like a chocolate Peanut butter. Its 3 points but for only a tablespoon. But I match it with a banana and mmm!
Thats the hard part of weight watchers- measuring! I don't measure my foods. I just throw whatever in a bowl and eat it. I measured out my cereal this morning and it made me sad how little the serving was...so I doubled it....
All my measuring cups and spoons are constantly dirty!
What do you guys think?!?!
For my journey of weight loss I joined Weight Watchers last week and I am going to the gym every day.
At the gym I do a class called PowerCut twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. This class is a fast paced weight lifting and other repetitive exercises that just exhaust me! There are a couple or people from my ward that do it with me and Adam joins me every Friday.
I was doing Zumba twice a week but they just re-did the schedule and changed the time so I can't do that anymore. I am finding other classes to fill that spot in but I am bouncing back and forth to find my niche.
The kids LOVE the gym daycare and run straight to it when we go through the front door. I originally joined the gym to have help with the kids everyday while Adam is at school from 8-6 everyday. Its a great break to have them play and I get alone time- its one of my drives to work out!!
Weight Watchers is going great so far- I have lost 3 pounds in just the first week!
I can really eat anything I want I just have to keep track of how much I do and adjust the rest of the day with more healthy options. My current addiction is Nutella- SOO GOOD!! Its like a chocolate Peanut butter. Its 3 points but for only a tablespoon. But I match it with a banana and mmm!
Thats the hard part of weight watchers- measuring! I don't measure my foods. I just throw whatever in a bowl and eat it. I measured out my cereal this morning and it made me sad how little the serving was...so I doubled it....
All my measuring cups and spoons are constantly dirty!
What do you guys think?!?!
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