It's cold and snowy out tonight. I'm tired. As usual, I have too much on my proverbial plate. The holidays may be over but I've been sick with the nasty flu/cold strain that's been making the rounds. I'm in the middle of planning a fundraiser for a friend, I have my son's 10th birthday party to throw together for the first weekend in February, I'm away the next two weekends for dance competition, The last weekend in February is the only time left for my daughter's birthday celebration and that leaves me to move my own birthday celebration to sometime in March, If I can even find time then.
For those of you who don't know my daughter shares my birthday with me on February 20th and my son was born on February 19th. Crazy right? Throw in Valentines day, work, dance schedules, wrestling....Calgon take me away.
I still need time to blog, to work on my book and go to the gym. Whew!
Yes, I'm tired and I have the January blues. But I will not give up, I must keep at it. Afterall, in a blink spring will be here and I threw away all my shorts from last year that were too big.
I'm setting my goal, can I hit 30 pounds by June? I am going to give it my very best shot. How I long to walk into a store this year and have my choice of shorts. I want to go crazy and buy a whole new summer wardrobe. But I can only do that if I get the rest of this weight off.
I always try to keep these blogs and my attitude positive so, focusing on a positive, I received for Christmas a pair of exercise pants. I looked at the tag and the size was an XL. Hmmm, thanks for the compliment I thought but these will never fit me. A XXL or XXXL maybe. I shoved them in my drawer thinking that someday I'll fit into them. Last week when I couldn't find my old faithful workout pants, I said, "let me try these on just to see" Well I'll be....what do you know, they fit! Ha, look at that, I fit into pants not purchased at a plus size store. Amazing.
Now I do have to say I have definately conquered Girl Scout Cookies because those little cutie pies have been ringing my doorbell and guess what.....I haven't bought any, haven't even been tempted. A little white lie is all I needed...Sorry, I already bought them from my daughters troop. My daughter is no longer a girl scout but they don't need to know.
I have not been able to conquer the carbs though. That is next on my list. I've really got to cut back. Went shopping and loaded up on fruit, so, i'm going to try to replace my breads and pastas with fruits and veggies. I also am going to try my hardest to get 20 minutes in the am on the eliptical.
It's all about change and I have to do this.
I already have my spring/summer plan...walk to the gym, do my weights and walk home.
I have to give a shoutout to my friend Jen....the last couple weeks she's been keeping me on track when I've wanted to stray or take a night off from the gym she's been the one reminding me of where I want to be. So Thank you Jen!
OK here we go....phase two.....entering the completion phase.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Smorgasbord
What a fun word....Smorgasbord...(meaning extensive variety) thought it was a fitting word as I've much to say.
My blog went dark during the month of December (very unintentionally) as there was much to do for the holidays. It's the same old problem. . . juggling "it all" Work, friends, family, going to the gym, worrying about the diet, writing the blog, writing my book and top it off with the holidays, hosting 30-40 people on Christmas Eve, quick clean up and cooking for 10 people on Christmas day. Sure it would be a piece of cake if I was a super celebrity, I'd have a staff to do it all for me. But It's just me. Though I have to give a huge shout out to my cousin Megan whom I could not pull it off without her. She puts the tree up for me every year and and is a huge help, so Thank you Megan.
Ok, so, how did I do during the holidays with the eating? Well, not bad but not great. This is ok. I gave myself permisson to enjoy the holidays and I did, I ate what I wanted and yes, I at a little too much, but I maintained my weight so there is a huge success. New Years Eve is approaching again, party at my house, we are going to order chinese and play games, I'll have what I feel like but then it's back to it and I'm confident. It's almost like phase two.
Phase one was successful, I learned my limits, I learned to make exercise a routine, I learned to say now, now phase two is here, this is it. I need to lose 40 pounds for sure (though, I got a great compliment at Christmas, a friend of mine said I didn't need to lose anymore. Thanks for that but I want to). I may want to lose more than the 40 but we will see.
Normally I bake tons and tons of cookies, pass them out to neighbors, friends etc. But this year I stopped at only 5 kinds. I mentioned learning my limits. Well with the added nights at the dance studio for Lauren, my nights at the gym, Matthews new wrestling schedule, I had to accept the fact that I could not do the baking that I've done in the past, nor did I want all the extra stress or cookies in the house. So I'm sorry to all of those who have gotten used to the box of cookies but it just wasn't feasible this year.
I learned this holiday season to send food home, anyone who wants a plate take it...get it out of the house. That cuts back on the amount of bad stuff hanging around
Even though I managed to maintain my weight, eating holiday food and cookies and candy just isn't as enjoyable anymore...it makes me feel fat and bloated and downright crappy. I almost feel now like I need to detox........drink lots and lots of water, eat lots of fruit, I feel like I need to get all the "bad" stuff out of my system.
It hit me this morning...there are only a few months to go before I start thinking about having to buy shorts and I got rid of all the shorts this past fall so I need to hit this goal so I can go shopping.
January 1st is in a few days, you will start to see many weight loss commercials on TV....here's my advice....don't make a resolution, it doesn't work, just make a lifestyle change, one you can live with. A reasonable and realistic approach is best. Did I expect to lost almost 60 pounds this year? Nope, did I hope to lose more, of course, but in the end, I will take what I lost and accept that I am a normal person and have set out on this journey living life as a normal person,, one who attends parties, and goes out to eat and is learning every day. So if this takes me two years, so be it. I'm in much better shape today than I was one year ago.
Happy New Year to everyone and I look forward to continuing this journey with you by my side.
Wishing you all the best in 2013
My blog went dark during the month of December (very unintentionally) as there was much to do for the holidays. It's the same old problem. . . juggling "it all" Work, friends, family, going to the gym, worrying about the diet, writing the blog, writing my book and top it off with the holidays, hosting 30-40 people on Christmas Eve, quick clean up and cooking for 10 people on Christmas day. Sure it would be a piece of cake if I was a super celebrity, I'd have a staff to do it all for me. But It's just me. Though I have to give a huge shout out to my cousin Megan whom I could not pull it off without her. She puts the tree up for me every year and and is a huge help, so Thank you Megan.
Ok, so, how did I do during the holidays with the eating? Well, not bad but not great. This is ok. I gave myself permisson to enjoy the holidays and I did, I ate what I wanted and yes, I at a little too much, but I maintained my weight so there is a huge success. New Years Eve is approaching again, party at my house, we are going to order chinese and play games, I'll have what I feel like but then it's back to it and I'm confident. It's almost like phase two.
Phase one was successful, I learned my limits, I learned to make exercise a routine, I learned to say now, now phase two is here, this is it. I need to lose 40 pounds for sure (though, I got a great compliment at Christmas, a friend of mine said I didn't need to lose anymore. Thanks for that but I want to). I may want to lose more than the 40 but we will see.
Normally I bake tons and tons of cookies, pass them out to neighbors, friends etc. But this year I stopped at only 5 kinds. I mentioned learning my limits. Well with the added nights at the dance studio for Lauren, my nights at the gym, Matthews new wrestling schedule, I had to accept the fact that I could not do the baking that I've done in the past, nor did I want all the extra stress or cookies in the house. So I'm sorry to all of those who have gotten used to the box of cookies but it just wasn't feasible this year.
I learned this holiday season to send food home, anyone who wants a plate take it...get it out of the house. That cuts back on the amount of bad stuff hanging around
Even though I managed to maintain my weight, eating holiday food and cookies and candy just isn't as enjoyable anymore...it makes me feel fat and bloated and downright crappy. I almost feel now like I need to detox........drink lots and lots of water, eat lots of fruit, I feel like I need to get all the "bad" stuff out of my system.
It hit me this morning...there are only a few months to go before I start thinking about having to buy shorts and I got rid of all the shorts this past fall so I need to hit this goal so I can go shopping.
January 1st is in a few days, you will start to see many weight loss commercials on TV....here's my advice....don't make a resolution, it doesn't work, just make a lifestyle change, one you can live with. A reasonable and realistic approach is best. Did I expect to lost almost 60 pounds this year? Nope, did I hope to lose more, of course, but in the end, I will take what I lost and accept that I am a normal person and have set out on this journey living life as a normal person,, one who attends parties, and goes out to eat and is learning every day. So if this takes me two years, so be it. I'm in much better shape today than I was one year ago.
Happy New Year to everyone and I look forward to continuing this journey with you by my side.
Wishing you all the best in 2013
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
I survived Thanksgiving and I'm stuck
Decided to combine two blogs today. First I survived Thanksgiving.
The plan was simple, eat what you want don't deprive. I followed that plan but was concious of what I was doing at the same time, I definately ate a bit differently from past years. I only had one roll and my slice of triple chocolate cream pie was probably the tiniest piece of pie I ever attempted to eat. I did have two helpings of stuffing. Hey, I'm not a saint. Something new and different for me this year....I sent tons of stuff home with my guests. The less laying around the house the better.
That being said, I'm stuck. Stuck at 56 pounds. I had really hoped to lose all of my 100 by new years. I was hoping it would only take a year. I can't dwell on that and let and let it ruin what I've accomplished. If I start dwelling on what I didn't accomplish I'll slip back. Instead I'm focusing on what I did accomplish so instead of saying I only lost 56 pounds, I need to say, hey I lost 56 pounds. that's 56 boxes of butter or small cans of crisco. And hey, I started exercising and going to the gym. I wear a smaller size. These are all great things and big accomplishments.
So as my one year journey approaches I will celebrate what I've accomplished and set my new goal. I only need to lose 44 pounds by April. That's a far better number than I started out with.
I do think it's time for the dreaded food journal though. I'm never good with those things but I'm going to give it my best shot!
And another thing...it's been said that the average person gains 7-10 pounds during the holiday season, well there's another positive because that won't be me this year.
Patience + A Positive Attitude = SUCCESS
The plan was simple, eat what you want don't deprive. I followed that plan but was concious of what I was doing at the same time, I definately ate a bit differently from past years. I only had one roll and my slice of triple chocolate cream pie was probably the tiniest piece of pie I ever attempted to eat. I did have two helpings of stuffing. Hey, I'm not a saint. Something new and different for me this year....I sent tons of stuff home with my guests. The less laying around the house the better.
That being said, I'm stuck. Stuck at 56 pounds. I had really hoped to lose all of my 100 by new years. I was hoping it would only take a year. I can't dwell on that and let and let it ruin what I've accomplished. If I start dwelling on what I didn't accomplish I'll slip back. Instead I'm focusing on what I did accomplish so instead of saying I only lost 56 pounds, I need to say, hey I lost 56 pounds. that's 56 boxes of butter or small cans of crisco. And hey, I started exercising and going to the gym. I wear a smaller size. These are all great things and big accomplishments.
So as my one year journey approaches I will celebrate what I've accomplished and set my new goal. I only need to lose 44 pounds by April. That's a far better number than I started out with.
I do think it's time for the dreaded food journal though. I'm never good with those things but I'm going to give it my best shot!
And another thing...it's been said that the average person gains 7-10 pounds during the holiday season, well there's another positive because that won't be me this year.
Patience + A Positive Attitude = SUCCESS
Monday, November 19, 2012
The little things that amuse me
It's always the little things that amuse me. Traveling on this journey doesn't always have to be so serious, it's important to remember to be able to laugh at yourself.
For instance, driving home the other night I used my left and to rub my right arm for some reason, I don't know why, but while I rubbed my arm I felt something strange, I remember saying to myself "what the hell". Well, I'll be....what I felt was a muscle! Imagine that. These workouts at the gym are actually paying off. I'm actually able to feel and see a sculpted bicep. Of course I spend the whole day going around asking people to touch it. I guess I just needed a little confirmation that I wasn't imagining this.
Tonight I had to laugh out loud. I was cashing out a purchase at Walgreens with my daughter. The gentlemen looked at us and said "Are you sisters?" I couldn't help but to laugh and say no, I'm her Mom. He said "oh, you look alike, so I knew you were related." That is the first time something like that has happened to me.
Looks like the money spent at the gym is a good investment.
For instance, driving home the other night I used my left and to rub my right arm for some reason, I don't know why, but while I rubbed my arm I felt something strange, I remember saying to myself "what the hell". Well, I'll be....what I felt was a muscle! Imagine that. These workouts at the gym are actually paying off. I'm actually able to feel and see a sculpted bicep. Of course I spend the whole day going around asking people to touch it. I guess I just needed a little confirmation that I wasn't imagining this.
Tonight I had to laugh out loud. I was cashing out a purchase at Walgreens with my daughter. The gentlemen looked at us and said "Are you sisters?" I couldn't help but to laugh and say no, I'm her Mom. He said "oh, you look alike, so I knew you were related." That is the first time something like that has happened to me.
Looks like the money spent at the gym is a good investment.
Hostess
I felt deep sadness and a little bit of guilt when I learned that Hostess was going out of business. I was sad because Hostess was such a part of my childhood, Suzy Q's, Hostess Cupcakes, Twinkies, Snowballs, Ho Ho's, well, I just can't tell you how many times they served as breakfast for me when i was in High School. There was a deep rooted attachment.
I felt guilt because all I could think of was now that I no longer eat Hostess products, is it possible that I single handedly put them out of business? Was I responsible for all those people who will lose their jobs.
Every time I see a girl that I think is way too thin I say to myself she needs to eat a twinkie. Guess I'll have to come up with something new to say.
I went to the grocery store to buy a box of Twinkies, I was going to pass them out at Thanksgiving and they were all gone, a mad rush on Twinkies, who would have thought.
In all seriousness, I do hope that Hostess can work something out or be bought by another company who will keep the products we all grew up with alive for the next generation.
Remember eat your Hostess products in moderation.
I felt guilt because all I could think of was now that I no longer eat Hostess products, is it possible that I single handedly put them out of business? Was I responsible for all those people who will lose their jobs.
Every time I see a girl that I think is way too thin I say to myself she needs to eat a twinkie. Guess I'll have to come up with something new to say.
I went to the grocery store to buy a box of Twinkies, I was going to pass them out at Thanksgiving and they were all gone, a mad rush on Twinkies, who would have thought.
In all seriousness, I do hope that Hostess can work something out or be bought by another company who will keep the products we all grew up with alive for the next generation.
Remember eat your Hostess products in moderation.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Catching Up
Hi Ya'll! It's been a bit since I've been able to blog. Taking some time tonight to catch you up on what's been going on.
Total Weight Loss is 56lbs and holding. Weight is starting to come off much slower now but that's ok, as long as the numbers on the scale are not moving up we are doing just fine. Slow and steady wins the race.
I've been taking writing classes. I've finally decided what I want to be when I grow up and that is a writer. Some of you know and many of you don't but I think now is a good time to tell everyone...I've started writing a book. The book is about the struggles of being overweight and the journey to The Road To Thin. The book will be complete when I reach my final goal. That's all I'll say for now about that.
I am faithfully going to the gym and I love it! I just get a kick out of saying "I'm headed to the gym" Never in a million years did I think that would be me. The weather is pretty crappy tonight and it would have been a great night to stay in but I still went to the gym.
I survived Halloween! I bought candy that I didn't like to give out to the trick or treaters and I have not raided my childrens bags. I had two pieces of candy and called it a day.
I had two awesome compliments tonight. My son gave me a hug and said to me "Mom, you're getting so skinny I can put my arms all the way around you now and I couldn't do that before." I tell you, that sure made my night. I have always loved hugs but I love them so much more now because I can tell the difference when I get a hug, people really can reach all the way around and give a better hug.
The other really awesome thing that made my night was when my daughter told me tonight on the way home from dance that her friend saw me walk into the dance studio and said to her "is that your mom?" Lauren said yes and her friend said "she looks good". First of all for my teenage daughter to share that information was huge and for her equally teenage friend to say that to her well, I'm so glad. We all know the sense of pride we feel when someone randomly compliments the people we love.
Thanksgiving is in two weeks, I'm feeling pretty confident about how I will handle the holiday.
These days if you are looking for me you can find me either at work, the dance studio, or the gym.
Have a great week!
Welcome to all my new readers, a special hello to the reader in Russia!
Total Weight Loss is 56lbs and holding. Weight is starting to come off much slower now but that's ok, as long as the numbers on the scale are not moving up we are doing just fine. Slow and steady wins the race.
I've been taking writing classes. I've finally decided what I want to be when I grow up and that is a writer. Some of you know and many of you don't but I think now is a good time to tell everyone...I've started writing a book. The book is about the struggles of being overweight and the journey to The Road To Thin. The book will be complete when I reach my final goal. That's all I'll say for now about that.
I am faithfully going to the gym and I love it! I just get a kick out of saying "I'm headed to the gym" Never in a million years did I think that would be me. The weather is pretty crappy tonight and it would have been a great night to stay in but I still went to the gym.
I survived Halloween! I bought candy that I didn't like to give out to the trick or treaters and I have not raided my childrens bags. I had two pieces of candy and called it a day.
I had two awesome compliments tonight. My son gave me a hug and said to me "Mom, you're getting so skinny I can put my arms all the way around you now and I couldn't do that before." I tell you, that sure made my night. I have always loved hugs but I love them so much more now because I can tell the difference when I get a hug, people really can reach all the way around and give a better hug.
The other really awesome thing that made my night was when my daughter told me tonight on the way home from dance that her friend saw me walk into the dance studio and said to her "is that your mom?" Lauren said yes and her friend said "she looks good". First of all for my teenage daughter to share that information was huge and for her equally teenage friend to say that to her well, I'm so glad. We all know the sense of pride we feel when someone randomly compliments the people we love.
Thanksgiving is in two weeks, I'm feeling pretty confident about how I will handle the holiday.
These days if you are looking for me you can find me either at work, the dance studio, or the gym.
Have a great week!
Welcome to all my new readers, a special hello to the reader in Russia!
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Personal Trainer
Today was an experience. As I posted yesterday, I finally joined a gym. With my membership I get a session with a Personal Trainer. I met with my Trainer today, Steve. Steve was awesome. He made me feel very comfortable. We did baseline measurements and I'll be seeing him again in a month to check on my progress. He gave me a work out plan for upper and lower body. We worked on things like gluts, triceps, biceps and more. All things I never cared to think about before; words that were never in my vocabulary until today. I will be doing the workout program he "prescribed" and I can't wait to see how my body transforms.
It's a far cry from walking, this is definately the next level and I am pumped.
Welcome to my reader from France!
It's a far cry from walking, this is definately the next level and I am pumped.
Welcome to my reader from France!
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