I know...I am really bad about posting, or the lack of posting. I weighed in this past Saturday - 13 weeks after beginning my journey - and I had lost another 2 pounds. This makes my weight loss to 21 pounds. Oh yeah - you know I am feeling good about this.
Well, with that said, we had the baby shower for Caden on Saturday and the family Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday. You know with our family their was lots of food at both. I still feel pretty good about my choices. Staying away from the candy, especially chocolate, is really the hardest thing for me.
Well, this Saturday is another weigh in. Wish me luck!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
What a week!
I had a feeling all week this was going to be a good week for me. I lost 5 pounds this week and am super excited. My weight loss is now 19 pounds. I still have not found my way back to the gym but feel even with my day to day living, I am making better choices. I tend to not worry about getting a close parking place, knowing the extra steps will be good for me.
I have to get going as we need to be out the door by 9:15 and this gives me 20 minutes to get ready.
I have to get going as we need to be out the door by 9:15 and this gives me 20 minutes to get ready.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Still no time for me...maybe someday
I weighed in and lost another pound. I have now lost 15 pounds and even though this is great, it was not what I signed up for. I really anticipated losing more than this in the 11 weeks or so I have been doing this. It is a bit frustrating to work so hard when it comes to my eating only to see such small amounts in weight loss. I know I probably didn't gain it quickly, but I wish I could see better numbers. Since last week, my total point allowance each week is less than when I started in January. I guess it is taking my body some time to adjust to this.
I still haven't managed to get to the gym. Joey has a game today, Emily a game Tuesday, and Joey again on Wednesday. It looks like Thursday is free - at least for now.
I still haven't managed to get to the gym. Joey has a game today, Emily a game Tuesday, and Joey again on Wednesday. It looks like Thursday is free - at least for now.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Realizing I must make time for me...
This past weekend I was out of town with Christina. Since I didn't really feel the need to take the scales with me, I weighed in on Tuesday morning. I managed somehow to lose 1 pound. This brings my current weight loss to 14 pounds. It is amazing how shirts which used to bulge in the front are now laying loosely against my front. I was also able to get into a smaller pair of jeans this weekend.
A friend at work was chatting with me about the gym. When I admitted I had not been in weeks, she went on to tell me about the most recent episode of The Biggest Loser. When Aubrey went home, she began putting everyone else's needs before her own. She ended up gaining weight. My friend told me I need to be sure to take time for me. I know I will be a happier person if I do this, so again I vow to take the time I need to make it to the gym. Twice a week is what I am shooting for. I can work more time in as I need to, but if I can make it to the gym twice a week, it will be a good starting point.
Talk with you all soon.
A friend at work was chatting with me about the gym. When I admitted I had not been in weeks, she went on to tell me about the most recent episode of The Biggest Loser. When Aubrey went home, she began putting everyone else's needs before her own. She ended up gaining weight. My friend told me I need to be sure to take time for me. I know I will be a happier person if I do this, so again I vow to take the time I need to make it to the gym. Twice a week is what I am shooting for. I can work more time in as I need to, but if I can make it to the gym twice a week, it will be a good starting point.
Talk with you all soon.
Monday, March 16, 2009
No loss...but no gain either!
I just returned from picking my mom up at the Airport, it is after 11 pm and I am wiped - so this will be a quick post.
I did not lose this week - BUT - I did not gain either. I am okay with this, as I really didn't feel like it was a productive week. I will try harder this week to stay on program and see what I can do about getting to the gym.
All I can really think about right now is going to bed.
Goodnite:)
I did not lose this week - BUT - I did not gain either. I am okay with this, as I really didn't feel like it was a productive week. I will try harder this week to stay on program and see what I can do about getting to the gym.
All I can really think about right now is going to bed.
Goodnite:)
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Snow Day Monday...70's Today:)
Last Saturday at my weigh in I lost 1.5 pounds. I was pretty pleased since I did not go to the gym at all that week.
Later that day, Mom and I went shopping and I had a blast. Mom is going to Chicago to visit Cindy and Brad and while there she will be attending a taping of the Oprah Show. She has been saying for months how she needs new clothes. Well...not any more. I picked her up at 11 am and we did not get home until 9 pm. Of course not all of the time was spent shopping. We managed to eat lunch at Ruby Tuesday's (they have the most awesome salad bar), visit with friends, and finished the evening off with grocery shopping.
I had a blast picking out outfits for my mom to try on. She stayed in the dressing room and I would just keep filling the dressing room with outfits.
Let me tell you - If the camera happens to span the audience, my mom will be the best dressed woman in the audience. At least the best dressed woman named Joyce from Waldorf Maryland:)
That evening, I cried myself to sleep as my legs were aching so terribly. The next morning I could hardly walk. It was a great relief we were snowed in on Monday as it gave me one more day to recuperate.
This week was a busy one for me, with end of the month close out at work, and working Bingo Tuesday and Thursday nights. So of course I did not make it to the gym this week either.
I lost 1/2 pound this week and this brings my total weight loss to 13 pounds. I am happy to be on this journey and am ready for the long haul.
Later that day, Mom and I went shopping and I had a blast. Mom is going to Chicago to visit Cindy and Brad and while there she will be attending a taping of the Oprah Show. She has been saying for months how she needs new clothes. Well...not any more. I picked her up at 11 am and we did not get home until 9 pm. Of course not all of the time was spent shopping. We managed to eat lunch at Ruby Tuesday's (they have the most awesome salad bar), visit with friends, and finished the evening off with grocery shopping.
I had a blast picking out outfits for my mom to try on. She stayed in the dressing room and I would just keep filling the dressing room with outfits.
Let me tell you - If the camera happens to span the audience, my mom will be the best dressed woman in the audience. At least the best dressed woman named Joyce from Waldorf Maryland:)
That evening, I cried myself to sleep as my legs were aching so terribly. The next morning I could hardly walk. It was a great relief we were snowed in on Monday as it gave me one more day to recuperate.
This week was a busy one for me, with end of the month close out at work, and working Bingo Tuesday and Thursday nights. So of course I did not make it to the gym this week either.
I lost 1/2 pound this week and this brings my total weight loss to 13 pounds. I am happy to be on this journey and am ready for the long haul.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Working out at the gym paid off
I did make it to the gym last week. I decided the plan would be to go Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week. I get off of work at 4, so I could realistically make it to the gym, get dressed, and ready to begin by 4:15.
So Monday, I leave work and while waiting at the light, I realize I only didn't bring socks. No, I didn't use this as a way out...I went to CVS and bought socks.
I began my workout using the stationary bike for 20 minutes. I then rotated through the machines, using the leg press, leg curl, leg extension, and different equipment to work my upper body. I spent 10 minutes on the treadmill, but due to my knee pain decided to finish the session back on the bike. I was there for about an hour and felt pretty good about the day.
On Wednesday while leaving work, I realized I only had one sock. Really, I was not doing this on purpose. I decided I needed to pick up a few other things, so I did a quick run into Target. Now really - a quick run! I was in there for almost an hour. I cruised through the baby section looking for things for Caden. So much fun!
I did manage to get my socks and get to the gym. I managed to get another hour in and while there noticed they would be closed on Thursday and Friday as they would be putting in new equipment. Okay - so I would only get 2 days in for the week - but it was still much better than not going.
Overall, being in the gym is a bit intimidating. With all the thin women, young and older, running on the treadmill and working up a sweat. I made the decision I was there for me - not to try to keep up with them. I did work up a sweat and felt some soreness afterwards.
It paid off in the end. I lost 2 more pounds this week, bringing my current weight loss to 11 pounds. That is more than two 5 lb. bags of sugar. I have bagged up my first set of larger size pants to get rid of. Yay me:)
People are starting to notice my weight loss and it feels good. But realistically, I am only about 1/9 of the way there.
Today I had my workout clothes with all of the intentions of going to the gym. I ended up working until 4:45 and had an award assembly at Thomas Stone High to attend at 6, so decided I would put it off for today. I will get there by Wednesday if not before.
So Monday, I leave work and while waiting at the light, I realize I only didn't bring socks. No, I didn't use this as a way out...I went to CVS and bought socks.
I began my workout using the stationary bike for 20 minutes. I then rotated through the machines, using the leg press, leg curl, leg extension, and different equipment to work my upper body. I spent 10 minutes on the treadmill, but due to my knee pain decided to finish the session back on the bike. I was there for about an hour and felt pretty good about the day.
On Wednesday while leaving work, I realized I only had one sock. Really, I was not doing this on purpose. I decided I needed to pick up a few other things, so I did a quick run into Target. Now really - a quick run! I was in there for almost an hour. I cruised through the baby section looking for things for Caden. So much fun!
I did manage to get my socks and get to the gym. I managed to get another hour in and while there noticed they would be closed on Thursday and Friday as they would be putting in new equipment. Okay - so I would only get 2 days in for the week - but it was still much better than not going.
Overall, being in the gym is a bit intimidating. With all the thin women, young and older, running on the treadmill and working up a sweat. I made the decision I was there for me - not to try to keep up with them. I did work up a sweat and felt some soreness afterwards.
It paid off in the end. I lost 2 more pounds this week, bringing my current weight loss to 11 pounds. That is more than two 5 lb. bags of sugar. I have bagged up my first set of larger size pants to get rid of. Yay me:)
People are starting to notice my weight loss and it feels good. But realistically, I am only about 1/9 of the way there.
Today I had my workout clothes with all of the intentions of going to the gym. I ended up working until 4:45 and had an award assembly at Thomas Stone High to attend at 6, so decided I would put it off for today. I will get there by Wednesday if not before.
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