Week 3

Well it's been 3 weeks and I am doing really well, if I do say so myself! I write down everything that I put into my mouth and I've been working out/walking every day! I've really been excited to get outside and go walking and Allison seems to really enjoy it too! She likes to look at the pretty view and eventually falls asleep throughout the outing. I started walking for 30 minutes and walked 2 miles, the next time Chris surprised me while on my last lap and I walked for an hour. So then, I decided I could walk for an hour and be happy, so I did that!

Yesterday Allison and I went for our walk and stayed for 60 minutes and then went home. It was so beautiful that I felt like I could've stayed for 4 hours and been happy! We then came home and later in the evening I did my Biggest Loser workout and worked my "Full Body" for 30 minutes! It was mostly lunges, so by the end of the night my knees were shot!

Today was also going to be a beautiful day so I decided that Allison and I would go to the library and then to the park (and then to Publix to pick up some food). This morning, however, I was not in the mood to do a whole lot... since I was still very sore from yesterday! So I decided that we did need to go to Publix, and it's right across the street from the park, so there was no reason for me to NOT go to the park. And, I needed to go to the library, which is also near the park, so there was really no good reason for me to not go. Oh yes, according to the Biggest Loser, today is supposed to be an "off" day so no need to work too hard! So, Allison and I go to the library, get a couple of new books (for me, not her) and then walk to the park. We then walked around 1.5 times and then I decided that I was too sore for too much straining (since I have another workout tomorrow) and I did do a little something-something even though I didn't need to! We then went to Publix where I bought too much food that we didn't really need (you know, went in for 3 items and came out with 4 bags FILLED).

So here are the newest stats:
Weight 243

Total loss- 9 pounds!

I can't say I'm not disappointed with that number, I wish it was higher, but I also found out a weakness of mine... me not being in control! Whenever we go out to eat, I can't order a salad (I feel like it's a waste of money) so I order a hamburger or something that I really want. I also found out that when junk food is around I tend to eat it... At work someone brought in Krispie Kream Donuts and they weren't even the "Hot Now" kind.... they were the gas station kind, but yet I still ate 2 because once you microwave it, it's not really that bad! Fortunately, I'm only around that 2 days a week, and that will be ending soon! I like to be fully in control of what goes into my mouth, and enjoy keeping track of all the calories! (I still have 532 left over if I want to use them!)

9 Days In

Well, I'm 9 days in and things are going GREAT! I've been keeping track of my foods and I'm coming in under my alloted calories every day! I've also been working out at least 30 mins a day, between the Biggest Loser on Wii, Wii Fit, and Walking I'm keeping it interesting! I stepped on the scale this morning and I've already lost 7 lbs! I'm so excited and I'm really doing good about watching what I eat and getting the work out in! Even if I don't feel like working out with Bob, I still do some basic steps on the Wii and can burn about 100 calories in just 10 mins! According to myfitnesspal.com, if I eat the way I am and work out like I'm doing, I will weigh 228 pounds in 5 weeks! It seems like a long time, but it also says that I should reach my goal weight by Sept 11! That means that come the holidays I should be perfect at eating healthy and make some yummy healthy foods!

Check in with y'all next week!!!

It's Finally Started

So I've been saying for how long now (like the past 3 months) that I was going to start this "life-style change" and it's finally started! Today was the first day... since my birthday was last week, it didn't make sense to start with all that cake in the house... and it went really well! I have decided to try calorie counting mixed with weight watchers to see how it works out. I'm mostly counting calories but eating more fruits/veggies and cooking WW recipe's.

I was busy today running around doing errands, so I didn't have the opportunity to munch all day but I still ended the day with 800 calories left over. I was able to go for a walk this afternoon which was very nice and made me feel good. I've decided that I'm going to start walking/working out 3 times a week. I figure that's not a lot, I can handle it and then once I get into a routine I'll bump it up and add more to the week. I also start back to work this weekend and that should help me not be so munchie/bored on the weekend. It'll also help me walk around for a couple of hours so that should be nice.

Well, I hope all goes well, hopefully a month from now I'll be fully into my routine and will have lost 20 lbs (at least according to my calorie counter that's how much I should lose)! I'll hope for 10 lbs and be plesantly surprised with 20!

Christmas Eve Eve

Yep, Christmas is only 2 days away! I've started the holiday baking, (fudge and sugar cookies) and am getting ready to dip pretzels (in chocolate, of course)! This means that I'm going to be gaining A LOT of weight... at least that's that I'm going to try to avoid doing! I have had a couple pieces of fudge, that were yummy! and I'm sure I'll "Snack" myself to death. I did weigh myself this morning and I'm staying steady at 247. I'm really hoping not to gain more than 5 lbs, so I guess I'll be doing a lot of walking in addition to eating!

Here's to hoping for the best!

Week 3

Well I skipped writing last week, not that it was a bad week, but I was really busy and didn't get time to write. I did step on the scale and I had lost 1 pound! I stepped on the scale yesterday and it hadn't moved... which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but not good for sure. I haven't been too bad either, I think I'm just eating a lot more than I need to, but it's not all chocolate and cookies. Christmas is in 1 week, so hopefully I won't go overboard eating then, even though I'm sure I will.... chocolate covered pretzels, 8 different sides, and 3 different pies... I'm sure I will need to start the diet right after all the food is gone!

Weight- 246

Day 1

I'm starting a little later than I wanted, but I'm still starting and that's all that matters! I got on the scale yesterday, and I've gained more weight now than I did when I was pregnant! That's scary and kind of pisses me off! It makes me want to lose weight, I just wish I could do it over night, but that's not how it works! I've also decided that I am going to start cooking out of my Weight Watchers books. I have 5 different books and I am going to start cooking out of them every day; kind of like Julie & Julia but with healthy recipes! Hopefully they will all taste good and Chris will not notice a difference. The good thing is that I also have lots of dessert recipes so hopefully it'll hit my sweet tooth teeth.

So here are the stats:
Weight- 247 pounds
Size- 20

We'll see next week how things are going! Wish me luck!!!

Happy Thanksgiving

Well, I started my "life-changing" diet Monday morning and by Monday afternoon I had given up. We hadn't been to the grocery store in a while so we had no food. We then went to the store and missed dinner, so we had to go out to eat. I then gave up even more on Tuesday while I was doing my baking and had to taste everything. I then thought to myself, "What the hell were you thinking starting a diet the week of Thanksgiving, with all the yummy food and traveling we will be doing?" So, I decided that I will start again on Monday when we get back home and go to the store for healthy food!