What a great week. I knew I had a great week last night when I was changing. I caught myself in the mirror and was like, oh... ok.... :)
I went to the 8:30am meeting in Hyannis this morning. It was a little weird. You get used to the same people at your own meeting. So to be at a meeting that you don't know anyone... a bit scary for me... but then again, this is the new me.
I get on the scale. Down 3.8lbs. Holy crap. I was stoked. That is huge. I knew I would get a good number, but I wasn't expecting THAT number.
This put me over 15 lbs total loss. I got another 5lb gold star sticker. Yey!!
I'm soo close to my 10% too. I should be able to do that this week and hit it on Wednesdays meeting. 15 lbs is also my 1/2 way point. WOO HOOO... I'm 1/2 way to my goal. Fabulous.
so this is me after 10 weeks:
151.4 lbs
3.8lbs this week
15.4 total weight loss.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
9th week
This was a very uneventful week. I'm writing this blog a week later because it was that uneventful. I stayed the same as far as my weigh in. NO loss but no gain. It was also my bad week. Ladies you know what I mean.... every 4 weeks... it really messes with the scale.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
having a skinny day
You know how once is a while you have a skinny day? You have to know what I'm talking about. It doesn't happen to me very often... but today, I'm having one.
When I first started WW I took a before picture and I took all my measurements. I'm pretty sure they are on my first post.
I decide today was a good day to take my measurements again.
I haven't looked at those numbers in 8 weeks.
I start taking the measurments... i was a little scared. This was my results:
then my upper arm was 15" now its 13
then my waist was 38 1/2 " (ick) now its 34 1/2 ... 4 " is good right?
then my hips were 42" now they are 36 1/2.... holy cow!!!!
and then my thigh was 24 1/2" and now its 23"
This is still a work in progress but I'm loving the results thus far.
so this is me today...
155 lbs
13" upper arm, 34 1/2" waist, 36 1/2" Hips, 23" thigh.
When I first started WW I took a before picture and I took all my measurements. I'm pretty sure they are on my first post.
I decide today was a good day to take my measurements again.
I haven't looked at those numbers in 8 weeks.
I start taking the measurments... i was a little scared. This was my results:
then my upper arm was 15" now its 13
then my waist was 38 1/2 " (ick) now its 34 1/2 ... 4 " is good right?
then my hips were 42" now they are 36 1/2.... holy cow!!!!
and then my thigh was 24 1/2" and now its 23"
This is still a work in progress but I'm loving the results thus far.
so this is me today...
155 lbs
13" upper arm, 34 1/2" waist, 36 1/2" Hips, 23" thigh.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
8 weeks
Holy cow. I've stuck with this for 8 weeks. For me, thats amazing. I've never wanted anything so much... to be a healthy weight, and to look good in a bathing suite doesn't hurt either.
This week, I've been very lax on points. I count..and keep track in my head. I almost always do all my points on the WW web site. I love that web site.... but I haven't done points on it in the past 3 days. I pretty much eat the same things everyday. Well different, but same point value. I also never use all my weekly bonus points.. so if I go over in a day, its no biggie. I also never used my activity points. I try but its just way too much eating.
So I went to my meeting this week. I know its only an hour, but I love to get out and be around these woman... and men. I think there were only 11 of last night... its a great meeting.
so anyhow. I got weighed... down 2.2lbs this week. That is a great week for me. Thats my second highest weekly loss.
At this point, i think I'm going to start thinking about stopping WW. I think I've learned how to eat. I know how to move more... and I still want it. I just don't want to keep paying for it.
I guess at this point, I just need to keep doing what I'm doing. I'll chip away at it and hope not to plateau. That would suck. I know its going to happen.
I"m 1/3 of the way done, or even a little better then that. I'm at a total of 11.6 lbs lost and want to get to 30. I'm also only 5 lbs away from my 10% goal.
So this is me at the end of 8 weeks:
155.2
down 2.2 from last week with a total of 11.6 lost.
measurements to come soon!
This week, I've been very lax on points. I count..and keep track in my head. I almost always do all my points on the WW web site. I love that web site.... but I haven't done points on it in the past 3 days. I pretty much eat the same things everyday. Well different, but same point value. I also never use all my weekly bonus points.. so if I go over in a day, its no biggie. I also never used my activity points. I try but its just way too much eating.
So I went to my meeting this week. I know its only an hour, but I love to get out and be around these woman... and men. I think there were only 11 of last night... its a great meeting.
so anyhow. I got weighed... down 2.2lbs this week. That is a great week for me. Thats my second highest weekly loss.
At this point, i think I'm going to start thinking about stopping WW. I think I've learned how to eat. I know how to move more... and I still want it. I just don't want to keep paying for it.
I guess at this point, I just need to keep doing what I'm doing. I'll chip away at it and hope not to plateau. That would suck. I know its going to happen.
I"m 1/3 of the way done, or even a little better then that. I'm at a total of 11.6 lbs lost and want to get to 30. I'm also only 5 lbs away from my 10% goal.
So this is me at the end of 8 weeks:
155.2
down 2.2 from last week with a total of 11.6 lost.
measurements to come soon!
Week 7
I'm so late on this post...
I've been hitting the gym pretty hard. I can start to see my body changing shape. I think the best part about that is my love handles.... one of my most hated features on my body, are actually shrinking. I swear my thighs are getting a bit smaller too. Its almost time to take out the measuring tape. Its been 7 weeks... (well actually its been 8 weeks) and I think its time to measure again.
So this post can be short and sweet.
I went to my new Wednesday meeting that I love. I lost 1.4lbs. Not too shabby.
I did hit my 5% with this loss (158) that was a great goal
so this is me at the end of week 7
157.4
thats a total of 9.4 lbs total.
I've been hitting the gym pretty hard. I can start to see my body changing shape. I think the best part about that is my love handles.... one of my most hated features on my body, are actually shrinking. I swear my thighs are getting a bit smaller too. Its almost time to take out the measuring tape. Its been 7 weeks... (well actually its been 8 weeks) and I think its time to measure again.
So this post can be short and sweet.
I went to my new Wednesday meeting that I love. I lost 1.4lbs. Not too shabby.
I did hit my 5% with this loss (158) that was a great goal
so this is me at the end of week 7
157.4
thats a total of 9.4 lbs total.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
6 week mark
I really though after 6 weeks, I'd be a little further along. Last weeks 4.2lb wight loss gave me the incentive to do better.
I really am doing everything I can to do the right thing. I've been keeping up with the gym. I get there 4 times a week, but I've been trying for 5 days. I've also been kicking ass on the step machine. Climbing 163 floors in an hour is exciting for me. A real sense of accomplishment and can't wait to do it again but do it better next time.
I went to the Wednesday, Hyannis meeting again. Actually I switched to this meeting on a permanent basis. Last night there were only 13 of us including the 2 leaders.
It was a pretty uneventful week. I lost .6 of a pound. Anything is better then gaining. I did go out to dinner the night before. Although I ate really well and I know I didn't go over my points... i think it was just enough. I also ate shrimp and rice a little over an hour before weigh in. That was probably a no no too but I was hungry. :)
I'm very close o my 5% goal. I just need to lose .8 and I'll be at that 5%. I guess thats something. I'm really hoping for another bid number week like last week but we'll see.
so, this is me,
end of week 6 and I've lost 8 lbs even.
I really am doing everything I can to do the right thing. I've been keeping up with the gym. I get there 4 times a week, but I've been trying for 5 days. I've also been kicking ass on the step machine. Climbing 163 floors in an hour is exciting for me. A real sense of accomplishment and can't wait to do it again but do it better next time.
I went to the Wednesday, Hyannis meeting again. Actually I switched to this meeting on a permanent basis. Last night there were only 13 of us including the 2 leaders.
It was a pretty uneventful week. I lost .6 of a pound. Anything is better then gaining. I did go out to dinner the night before. Although I ate really well and I know I didn't go over my points... i think it was just enough. I also ate shrimp and rice a little over an hour before weigh in. That was probably a no no too but I was hungry. :)
I'm very close o my 5% goal. I just need to lose .8 and I'll be at that 5%. I guess thats something. I'm really hoping for another bid number week like last week but we'll see.
so, this is me,
end of week 6 and I've lost 8 lbs even.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
its been 5 weeks
I just finished my 5th week. wow, what a week. At last weeks meeting, I gained a little over a pound. I couldn't understand why. I do everything like I'm supposed to.
They told me at that meeting that I wasn't eating enough. UGH. This week I ate more.
I felt like I was eating all the time. I didn't so much eat more at a sitting, just more often. I ate more snacks. Not really sweet treat snacks, but a granola bar here or a few crackers there.
I felt like I was eating way too much. I kept thinking all week.... I know I'm going to gain. Then I'm going to have to quit. Its too much time and money for me to dish out, not to have it work.
I went to the Wednesday Hyannis meeting this week. I really love this meeting. I didn't actually count, but I think there were 11 or 12 of us. Nice small meeting. The leaders here are great and I feel like I belong. Not like the Yarmouth meeting were there are so many people you're just another face.
I met up with my friend, who's doing great BTW, I think she's at 12 lbs or so.
We stood in line and chatted about the week we had. We talked about how we'd both been out that week and how we hope the booze doesn't make a huge impact. We also talked about how starving we were. No one wants to eat before a weigh in.
I told her about my awesome work out I did that day. 45 min on the stairmaster (90 floors) and 25 min on the elliptical.
I also told her how I was wearing the same pants I wore last week but this week I had to put a pin in them, they kept falling down. :)
So I get on the scale. She said, "well, you're down"
oh thank god. I'm so glad I didn't gain.
then she said. " you're down 4.2"
WHAT? HUH? holy crap. I lost 4.2 lbs
This is what I'm talking about. These are the numbers I wish I had all the other weeks.
Slow and steady. I know.
What to change this week: Nothing. I need to do it just like I did last week. :)
Goals for this week: Keep up with the great work outs at the gym.
Keep eating. Eat Eat Eat.
Milestones for the next meeting. I want 10 lbs lost. Thats only 2.6 lbs away. That will give my my 5% goal too!
This is me:
159.4 4.2lbs down this week
7.4 total lost in 5 weeks
They told me at that meeting that I wasn't eating enough. UGH. This week I ate more.
I felt like I was eating all the time. I didn't so much eat more at a sitting, just more often. I ate more snacks. Not really sweet treat snacks, but a granola bar here or a few crackers there.
I felt like I was eating way too much. I kept thinking all week.... I know I'm going to gain. Then I'm going to have to quit. Its too much time and money for me to dish out, not to have it work.
I went to the Wednesday Hyannis meeting this week. I really love this meeting. I didn't actually count, but I think there were 11 or 12 of us. Nice small meeting. The leaders here are great and I feel like I belong. Not like the Yarmouth meeting were there are so many people you're just another face.
I met up with my friend, who's doing great BTW, I think she's at 12 lbs or so.
We stood in line and chatted about the week we had. We talked about how we'd both been out that week and how we hope the booze doesn't make a huge impact. We also talked about how starving we were. No one wants to eat before a weigh in.
I told her about my awesome work out I did that day. 45 min on the stairmaster (90 floors) and 25 min on the elliptical.
I also told her how I was wearing the same pants I wore last week but this week I had to put a pin in them, they kept falling down. :)
So I get on the scale. She said, "well, you're down"
oh thank god. I'm so glad I didn't gain.
then she said. " you're down 4.2"
WHAT? HUH? holy crap. I lost 4.2 lbs
This is what I'm talking about. These are the numbers I wish I had all the other weeks.
Slow and steady. I know.
What to change this week: Nothing. I need to do it just like I did last week. :)
Goals for this week: Keep up with the great work outs at the gym.
Keep eating. Eat Eat Eat.
Milestones for the next meeting. I want 10 lbs lost. Thats only 2.6 lbs away. That will give my my 5% goal too!
This is me:
159.4 4.2lbs down this week
7.4 total lost in 5 weeks
Thursday, February 26, 2009
End of week 4
So here I am, thinking I had this great week. I only used a few bonus points and never went over my daily points at all. I also went to the gym and has a few activity points (that I never spend)
The only thing I had a problem with was Saturday night. A bunch of us went out and I had a little too much wine. OOPS. I counted them into my points and still didn't go over my bonus points. Surprisingly.
I had a great day prior to the weigh-in. You know how once in a great while, you have a skinny day. I was having this kind of day. I ate great this day. I went to the gym and had a great workout. When I got dressed to go to the meeting I felt great.
I get to the meeting and step up on the scale. She started writing in my book but didn't say anything. Then I saw what she was writing. 1.4 oh! OK. that OK. Then I saw the +. WHAT I GAINED 1.4 lbs. How the hell did that happen.
ugh. pisses me off. ruined my entire night. I got home and was ready to pig out. This stupid diet. I stay strict. I don't cheat and I gain weight. this sucks!!!!
I had a chat with a leader. We tried to figure out why I gained.
She asked, " are you getting exercise?" umm . yeah. I do and hour of cardio 4 times a week, or more.
She asked, " are you eating all your activity points?" ummm. eating my points? am I supposed to be? No I'm not doing that.
She asked, " are you eating all your bonus points?" I'm thinking... well I drink some of them lol... but seriously, no i never eat all my bonus points.
So this is what I need to do. I need to eat more.
I have a hard time getting through my head that you need to eat more to lose more. I was never very good in math, but that doesn't add up to me.
So things to do different this week....
less wine. (did I say that last week?)
more food. I need to spend more points.
things to keep doing.... the gym. keep up with the gym. maybe do more to.
so this is me.. at the end of week 4
163.6 lbs
3.2lbs down.
The only thing I had a problem with was Saturday night. A bunch of us went out and I had a little too much wine. OOPS. I counted them into my points and still didn't go over my bonus points. Surprisingly.
I had a great day prior to the weigh-in. You know how once in a great while, you have a skinny day. I was having this kind of day. I ate great this day. I went to the gym and had a great workout. When I got dressed to go to the meeting I felt great.
I get to the meeting and step up on the scale. She started writing in my book but didn't say anything. Then I saw what she was writing. 1.4 oh! OK. that OK. Then I saw the +. WHAT I GAINED 1.4 lbs. How the hell did that happen.
ugh. pisses me off. ruined my entire night. I got home and was ready to pig out. This stupid diet. I stay strict. I don't cheat and I gain weight. this sucks!!!!
I had a chat with a leader. We tried to figure out why I gained.
She asked, " are you getting exercise?" umm . yeah. I do and hour of cardio 4 times a week, or more.
She asked, " are you eating all your activity points?" ummm. eating my points? am I supposed to be? No I'm not doing that.
She asked, " are you eating all your bonus points?" I'm thinking... well I drink some of them lol... but seriously, no i never eat all my bonus points.
So this is what I need to do. I need to eat more.
I have a hard time getting through my head that you need to eat more to lose more. I was never very good in math, but that doesn't add up to me.
So things to do different this week....
less wine. (did I say that last week?)
more food. I need to spend more points.
things to keep doing.... the gym. keep up with the gym. maybe do more to.
so this is me.. at the end of week 4
163.6 lbs
3.2lbs down.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
End of Week Three
I headed back to the Tuesday meeting in Yarmouth. Its way too crowded. I like the Wednesday Hyannis meeting so much better. Anyhow I got up on the scale. I lost 1.2 lbs this week. Ok, well thats a 3 week total of 4.6 lbs.
I wish it was a few pounds more. I figured if I lost 2 lbs a week, it would take 15 weeks to get to my goal. I was sure I could do 2 lbs a week.
Things I did different this week... I started using a fat burner. Just a green tea thing... I figured a little help wont hurt. I think my metabolism needs a jump start.
Again this week, I counted everything. I didn't cheat and I ate up to my points. I used like 9 bonus points.
What I want to do this week..... Eat more. I'm using those bonus points. Maybe if I eat more I'll lose more. Does that work? We'll see.
I'm aiming for 4 lbs next week. :)
I wish it was a few pounds more. I figured if I lost 2 lbs a week, it would take 15 weeks to get to my goal. I was sure I could do 2 lbs a week.
Things I did different this week... I started using a fat burner. Just a green tea thing... I figured a little help wont hurt. I think my metabolism needs a jump start.
Again this week, I counted everything. I didn't cheat and I ate up to my points. I used like 9 bonus points.
What I want to do this week..... Eat more. I'm using those bonus points. Maybe if I eat more I'll lose more. Does that work? We'll see.
I'm aiming for 4 lbs next week. :)
Thursday, February 12, 2009
End of Week 2
Well I made it through another week. Its getting much easier. I feel like I had a really great week. I went to the gym several times. I earned 14 activity points. (30 min of brisk walking on the treadmill is 2 points) I didn't use any of my 35 bonus points, I cut back on the wine this week and I didn't have any sweets.
I went to the Wed night meeting again. (my Tuesday night meeting was canceled again due to new floors or some crap) This was a busy meeting and one of the leaders was missing so I had to stand in line for a good 15 minutes to get weighed in.
So I get up to the scale, take off the shoes and the heavy jacked and stepped up. oh please oh please let me have taken off at least a few pounds.
She came up with a number but had to use the calculator to figure how much I lost.
I came in at 163.4 Ok thats better then .8. Actually its 2.6lbs. Not so bad.
I wish it had been a bit more but its something at least.
Things I did different this week,
I drank less water. I went to the gym more and did more intense work outs. (for me anyhow)
I cut back the wine and I had no sweets.
I didn't eat before the meeting (I learned that was a big no no last week)
oh and I also learned that once a month, mother nature messing with that final number. That was this weeks weigh in.
I expect next week to be much different.
February 12, 2009
163.4lbs
total weight loss: 3.4lbs
I went to the Wed night meeting again. (my Tuesday night meeting was canceled again due to new floors or some crap) This was a busy meeting and one of the leaders was missing so I had to stand in line for a good 15 minutes to get weighed in.
So I get up to the scale, take off the shoes and the heavy jacked and stepped up. oh please oh please let me have taken off at least a few pounds.
She came up with a number but had to use the calculator to figure how much I lost.
I came in at 163.4 Ok thats better then .8. Actually its 2.6lbs. Not so bad.
I wish it had been a bit more but its something at least.
Things I did different this week,
I drank less water. I went to the gym more and did more intense work outs. (for me anyhow)
I cut back the wine and I had no sweets.
I didn't eat before the meeting (I learned that was a big no no last week)
oh and I also learned that once a month, mother nature messing with that final number. That was this weeks weigh in.
I expect next week to be much different.
February 12, 2009
163.4lbs
total weight loss: 3.4lbs
Thursday, February 5, 2009
End Of My First Week
I went to my second weight watchers meeting yesterday. My regular Tuesday night meeting was canceled because of snow. No surprise. I opted to go to the Wednesday night meeting in Hyannis instead. It was a great meeting. It was fun. The other meeting was a bit stuffy.. and older crowd maybe. I may try to keep up with the Wednesday meetings…. Any how, I stood in line and it was my turn at the scale. I took of my shoes and my jacket and stepped up. 166 even. (technically last week was 166.8)
Woo Hoo! I lost .8lb (that’s less then one pound) OK people, that was a little lesson on sarcasm. Less then one pound????!!!??? WTF? I stuck to my plan to the T. I did not cheat. I counted everything. I earned 6 activity points that I never spent. I only used 19 of my 35 weekly bonus points. I upped my intake of water. I used little to no sugar all week.
I was sooo disappointed, I almost cried. I did get teary. She asked questions like, did you exercise at all? Yes I went to the gym 4 times and did at least 30 min of cardio each time.
UGH.
Ok. Things I need to do this week.
Eat no sweets, even if it’s in my point allowance. (I did have a small piece of fudge and 1 truffle)
Don’t drink quite as much water. 64 oz or more is probably not necessary.
Don’t eat dinner before going to the weigh in and keep liquids down the day of.
I got on my own scale this morning. My numbers are off from WW but that doesn’t really matter. Last week, before my meeting, my scale said I was 170 even. This morning it said 163. Does that make me feel better? Yes it does. Tons. I’m going to have a great week. I’m going to stick to the plan and have an awesome weigh in next Wednesday.
On a side note, my friend who I’m doing this venture with, lost 6 lbs this week. I was sooo happy for her! WTG.
Woo Hoo! I lost .8lb (that’s less then one pound) OK people, that was a little lesson on sarcasm. Less then one pound????!!!??? WTF? I stuck to my plan to the T. I did not cheat. I counted everything. I earned 6 activity points that I never spent. I only used 19 of my 35 weekly bonus points. I upped my intake of water. I used little to no sugar all week.
I was sooo disappointed, I almost cried. I did get teary. She asked questions like, did you exercise at all? Yes I went to the gym 4 times and did at least 30 min of cardio each time.
UGH.
Ok. Things I need to do this week.
Eat no sweets, even if it’s in my point allowance. (I did have a small piece of fudge and 1 truffle)
Don’t drink quite as much water. 64 oz or more is probably not necessary.
Don’t eat dinner before going to the weigh in and keep liquids down the day of.
I got on my own scale this morning. My numbers are off from WW but that doesn’t really matter. Last week, before my meeting, my scale said I was 170 even. This morning it said 163. Does that make me feel better? Yes it does. Tons. I’m going to have a great week. I’m going to stick to the plan and have an awesome weigh in next Wednesday.
On a side note, my friend who I’m doing this venture with, lost 6 lbs this week. I was sooo happy for her! WTG.
Friday, January 30, 2009
End of Day 3
Well, I'm almost at the end of day 3. Wow do I have a long way to go.
Yesterday was a much better day then the day before. I had to go to work. I work 3 1/2 hours a day, some days during the week but not all, in a kitchen of all places. I was worried about being around all that food. We're pretty much aloud to eat what and when we want.
I went in armed with a can of 0 point soup and the plan that I would have salad with it.
My friend I mention is a previous post, was there and she had lunch all planned out for us.
She made no point veggie soup. She had 2 separate servings for each of us. She also made us Yummy turkey sandwiches on really good light rye WW bread, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. I was the best 4 point sandwich I ever had.
I didn't eat everything at once. I spaced it out over 1 1/2 hours which worked really well for me.
I didn't get to the gym this day. I had 2 sick kids... thats a good excuse to skip the gym right?
Today was a great day. I was only a little hungry at one point during today. I had a low point, filling breakfast. A salad before going to the gym then a turkey sandwich (not as good as yesterdays sandwich) but still only 4 points. I made an awesome no point veggie soup with salsa and had a great dinner that used only 8 points.
I'm so full. I love it. I also have 7 points left to boot. Wooo hoo. Maybe I'll have an ice cream tonight or wine... yeah... wine.
I feel like I'm off to a great start. I've been drinking lots of water and I've added some fiber into my diet too.
We'll see how I get through the weekend and super-bowl Sunday. I may have to stay barricaded in my room!
Yesterday was a much better day then the day before. I had to go to work. I work 3 1/2 hours a day, some days during the week but not all, in a kitchen of all places. I was worried about being around all that food. We're pretty much aloud to eat what and when we want.
I went in armed with a can of 0 point soup and the plan that I would have salad with it.
My friend I mention is a previous post, was there and she had lunch all planned out for us.
She made no point veggie soup. She had 2 separate servings for each of us. She also made us Yummy turkey sandwiches on really good light rye WW bread, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. I was the best 4 point sandwich I ever had.
I didn't eat everything at once. I spaced it out over 1 1/2 hours which worked really well for me.
I didn't get to the gym this day. I had 2 sick kids... thats a good excuse to skip the gym right?
Today was a great day. I was only a little hungry at one point during today. I had a low point, filling breakfast. A salad before going to the gym then a turkey sandwich (not as good as yesterdays sandwich) but still only 4 points. I made an awesome no point veggie soup with salsa and had a great dinner that used only 8 points.
I'm so full. I love it. I also have 7 points left to boot. Wooo hoo. Maybe I'll have an ice cream tonight or wine... yeah... wine.
I feel like I'm off to a great start. I've been drinking lots of water and I've added some fiber into my diet too.
We'll see how I get through the weekend and super-bowl Sunday. I may have to stay barricaded in my room!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
My First Meeting.
So last night, I went to my first meeting. I was excited about going. After all, it is a night out of the house. The meeting went well. I didn't know what to expect. People were friendly and I felt at ease. (I even met up with an old friend from high school who sort of took me under her wing)
My friend I spoke of in my last post was there too but she got there late!
I filled out my initial paper work and made my way to the scale. It didn't bother me to get on the scale, after all, I'll never see that number again so its all good. I had gotten on my scale at home before I went to the meeting. I wanted to get an idea of how my numbers are to theirs.
My number is in, 166.8lbs. Could be worse I guess, but I have my work cut out for me.
I learned all about counting points and all that good stuff I need to know.
I went home even more excited about starting my new way of life the next morning.
OMG I'm starving! All I can think about is food.
I didn't start my day today with my normal oatmeal. way too many points. I'll have nothing left by dinner time. So I stated with a scrambled egg with green and red peppers. (woo hoo, I got in a veggie)It was really good, but in less then 2 hours I was starving. Guess I'll have lunch.
I had a 2 point lunch. It was pretty filling too. but by 2pm it was time to eat again. I had a nice big salad with oil and vinagar... Have to get in that oil. Now here it is, coming up on dinner and I am famished. I also only have 14 points left. Looks like I'm going to bed hungry.
oh oh....I went to the gym today. Thats 2 more points I'm going to have to eat today.
Its all good, I'll just have to manage a bit different tomorrow. Maybe spend the points in the am to have a fuller belly. oh well. I'll get the hang of it....I have to.
I made 3 goals. 156lbs 146lbs 136lbs. I can go that.
I think I will update this blog every week after my meeting. Let you know whats up and how the week went.
till then.... bye.
1/27/09
166.8lbs
15" upper arm, 38 1/2" waist, 42" Hips, 24 1/2" thigh.
I don't mind sharing this, These numbers will go down!
My friend I spoke of in my last post was there too but she got there late!
I filled out my initial paper work and made my way to the scale. It didn't bother me to get on the scale, after all, I'll never see that number again so its all good. I had gotten on my scale at home before I went to the meeting. I wanted to get an idea of how my numbers are to theirs.
My number is in, 166.8lbs. Could be worse I guess, but I have my work cut out for me.
I learned all about counting points and all that good stuff I need to know.
I went home even more excited about starting my new way of life the next morning.
OMG I'm starving! All I can think about is food.
I didn't start my day today with my normal oatmeal. way too many points. I'll have nothing left by dinner time. So I stated with a scrambled egg with green and red peppers. (woo hoo, I got in a veggie)It was really good, but in less then 2 hours I was starving. Guess I'll have lunch.
I had a 2 point lunch. It was pretty filling too. but by 2pm it was time to eat again. I had a nice big salad with oil and vinagar... Have to get in that oil. Now here it is, coming up on dinner and I am famished. I also only have 14 points left. Looks like I'm going to bed hungry.
oh oh....I went to the gym today. Thats 2 more points I'm going to have to eat today.
Its all good, I'll just have to manage a bit different tomorrow. Maybe spend the points in the am to have a fuller belly. oh well. I'll get the hang of it....I have to.
I made 3 goals. 156lbs 146lbs 136lbs. I can go that.
I think I will update this blog every week after my meeting. Let you know whats up and how the week went.
till then.... bye.
1/27/09
166.8lbs
15" upper arm, 38 1/2" waist, 42" Hips, 24 1/2" thigh.
I don't mind sharing this, These numbers will go down!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Thinking of Change
I've been smoking off and on for about 18 years. I quite every time I was pregnant with my kids, but always picked it back up again. 4 1/2 months ago I quit for good. I was able to quit cold turkey. It was really no big deal. I decided I didn't want to be a smoker anymore. I just stopped.
I've never been much into weighing myself. I didn't even own a scale.
Then I noticed my clothes weren't fitting like they used to. Every thing was getting tighter. I don't think I'm eating any different then I was when I was a smoker. I really wasn't doing anything different, except gaining weight. I'm sure there is something in cigarettes that kept me from gaining any weight.
So I went out and bought a scale. I knew I usually hung around the 147-150 mark. The next morning when I was about to get into the shower, I got on my new scale. 158! Crap. I knew I was gaining, but for the 2 months since I quit smoking.... 8 pounds was too much. Well now here comes Thanksgiving, Christmas and the new year. I was getting on the scale maybe once a week. Watching the numbers climb and climb.
I've been going to the gym once or twice a week. I'm still not eating any more then I ever do, but I hate these numbers.
Today I decided was the day to make a change. Just like the day I decided to quit smoking, today is the day I lose these pound I don't want anymore.
I'm going to try weight watchers.
A friend of mine was talking about joining. I got in touch with her and we decided that we'd start next week. Its not like I'm just putting it off, I need to start at a meeting. There is a meeting next Tuesday night. So looks like my new way of life starts on Wednesday.
I'm not sure how I will like counting points. Actually it sounds like a pain in the ass. I guess its a small price to pay for living at a healthy weight.
I guess I should take a before picture. ICK. The thought of that is horrible but I'll do it. I don't think I'll post it just yet though.
So for the record, today is Thursday January 22, 2009 and I weigh 168lbs
I've never been much into weighing myself. I didn't even own a scale.
Then I noticed my clothes weren't fitting like they used to. Every thing was getting tighter. I don't think I'm eating any different then I was when I was a smoker. I really wasn't doing anything different, except gaining weight. I'm sure there is something in cigarettes that kept me from gaining any weight.
So I went out and bought a scale. I knew I usually hung around the 147-150 mark. The next morning when I was about to get into the shower, I got on my new scale. 158! Crap. I knew I was gaining, but for the 2 months since I quit smoking.... 8 pounds was too much. Well now here comes Thanksgiving, Christmas and the new year. I was getting on the scale maybe once a week. Watching the numbers climb and climb.
I've been going to the gym once or twice a week. I'm still not eating any more then I ever do, but I hate these numbers.
Today I decided was the day to make a change. Just like the day I decided to quit smoking, today is the day I lose these pound I don't want anymore.
I'm going to try weight watchers.
A friend of mine was talking about joining. I got in touch with her and we decided that we'd start next week. Its not like I'm just putting it off, I need to start at a meeting. There is a meeting next Tuesday night. So looks like my new way of life starts on Wednesday.
I'm not sure how I will like counting points. Actually it sounds like a pain in the ass. I guess its a small price to pay for living at a healthy weight.
I guess I should take a before picture. ICK. The thought of that is horrible but I'll do it. I don't think I'll post it just yet though.
So for the record, today is Thursday January 22, 2009 and I weigh 168lbs
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