Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Week 24
Success again! I lost another 2 pounds this week, so I've now lost 42 pounds total. I want to loose weight to loose weight, but right now I want to loose weight to get a good distance from 200. I think about my ultimate goal, but then I think another 5 pounds past that so I have a buffer zone. I know I don't need to set an ultimate goal right now, just keep working on loosing weight.
Walks have become quite fun. Melanie and I were able to walk 3 times this week. Sage goes NUTS when Melanie pulls into the driveway. She knows that black vehicle means its time to go walking. I just wish she would quit pulling so hard on her leash.
A while back I bought some ankle weights, but then never used them. Last night I decided to start using them. I had to wear long socks, so they Velcro didn't rub sores, and I don't have a lot of long socks, so I had to change socks 3 times. And about half way on our walk, I had to adjust the weights a little bit. But overall, I liked them. I didn't feel like I had them on, for the most part. I did feel a little bit sorer last night then normal, but this morning I was fine so I think I'll keep walking with them on. Or maybe put them on Sage to try and slow her down.
I have a new favorite beverage I drink for breakfast. They are made by Bolthouse Farms and come in many different varieties. They are a little costly, but if I can find the bigger bottles, they will last me 2 or 3 days. Anything with Mango is my favorite. I was looking at their website today, and they even have a chocolate protein drink. If its as good as all their other beverages, I can't wait to try it.
Josh has banned me from wearing my old jeans. Apparently they make my butt look really saggy. Last week we met at IFA after work. He told me later, that when i walked in, he thought "wow, she is looking good." But then I turned around and he thought "eh, she needs to new pants, those look horrid on her."
I have a few pair of dress pants, but only one pair of jeans. So I went to the local clothing store and was able to find a few pairs of pants. I would've bought more, but apparently that store doesn't think they should carry sizes for short people. Grrr. So I'm off to the city this weekend to buy a few more pairs and see a friend.
Only 8 more pounds and then I am getting a hair makeover. :) It feels kind of far away, but that is the goal I made and I am going to stick to it.
Walks have become quite fun. Melanie and I were able to walk 3 times this week. Sage goes NUTS when Melanie pulls into the driveway. She knows that black vehicle means its time to go walking. I just wish she would quit pulling so hard on her leash.
A while back I bought some ankle weights, but then never used them. Last night I decided to start using them. I had to wear long socks, so they Velcro didn't rub sores, and I don't have a lot of long socks, so I had to change socks 3 times. And about half way on our walk, I had to adjust the weights a little bit. But overall, I liked them. I didn't feel like I had them on, for the most part. I did feel a little bit sorer last night then normal, but this morning I was fine so I think I'll keep walking with them on. Or maybe put them on Sage to try and slow her down.
I have a new favorite beverage I drink for breakfast. They are made by Bolthouse Farms and come in many different varieties. They are a little costly, but if I can find the bigger bottles, they will last me 2 or 3 days. Anything with Mango is my favorite. I was looking at their website today, and they even have a chocolate protein drink. If its as good as all their other beverages, I can't wait to try it.
Josh has banned me from wearing my old jeans. Apparently they make my butt look really saggy. Last week we met at IFA after work. He told me later, that when i walked in, he thought "wow, she is looking good." But then I turned around and he thought "eh, she needs to new pants, those look horrid on her."
I have a few pair of dress pants, but only one pair of jeans. So I went to the local clothing store and was able to find a few pairs of pants. I would've bought more, but apparently that store doesn't think they should carry sizes for short people. Grrr. So I'm off to the city this weekend to buy a few more pairs and see a friend.
Only 8 more pounds and then I am getting a hair makeover. :) It feels kind of far away, but that is the goal I made and I am going to stick to it.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Week 23 - Goodbye 40 pounds, HELLO ONE-DERLAND
AMAZING WEEK! So many highlights. I feel I am finally back on track. I weigh myself every morning, and yesterday the scale said 199.4. Hello One-derland. I've heard of you,but didn't know if we'd ever meet again. I wanted to celebrate, but when I think celebrate, I think of food, and I didn't want to reverse the scale. So instead I wore a cute skirt and top to work yesterday. Yes, you heard me right. I dressed up for work. And I felt great all day long. I think I might start wearing a dress once or twice a week. I have so many and 3 hours of church, once a week, is not enough to show them off.
This morning was my official weigh in day. The scale said 198.6. YEEHAW! I've now lost 40 pounds! Its been tough at times, and sometimes I didn't think I'd ever get under 200, but I finally did. It took 5 months and sometimes that seemed so long, but now it seems so short. I still haven't set an official final goal, but one of the goals I'm thinking of, I'm now halfway there. :) I told myself that this diet would probably take a year and it looks like I'm right on track so far.
I've been looking for a dress for several weeks now for an upcoming murder mystery party that one of my friends is throwing. My role is kind of a trashy gal, but I wanted to buy a nice enough dress that I could wear it again. I have looked and looked and looked. I've gone into several stores, but couldn't find anything I like. There were a few that I thought would do, but I didn't love, and when I saw the price tag, I knew I didn't like the dress THAT much.
Last Friday I went to the mall with my in-laws. When we walked past Mr. Mac I noticed a stand of dresses out front. I decided to try a few on. I grabbed 2 off the rack and found a dressing room. Neither dress fit, but there was a 3rd dress hanging in the dressing room. I looked at it and loved it, but it was a large. I didn't know if it would fit. IT DID! I now have a dress that doesn't have an "x" in the size. I did a short happy dance in the dressing room. The dress is black and I love it. I bought some red wedges to go with it. I got several compliments in church Sunday. :)
Exercising and I have finally made up. I've been able to walk with Melanie a few times and I love it. When I'm alone, I don't want to go as far, but with her we just gab and walk and gab and walk. So far we've gone 3 miles both times. Then the next night I had to walk alone because she had class. I thought about quitting at an earlier point, but then got after myself. I know I can walk the 3 miles! When I got to the turn around point, I decided to keep going. I turned and went up a pretty good sized hill. The walk took about 1-1/2 hours and I think its about 4 miles. I think I have found the distance that gets my dog tired. When we turned on the home stretch, she really slowed down and I almost tripped over her a few times. Usually she is jerking so hard I think she's going to rip my arm out.
I tried making my breakfast smoothies with skim milk instead of orange juice. I did NOT like it. I thought all of the add ins would drown out the skim milk, but it still tasted nasty. Then the next day, I didn't have time to make a smoothie, so instead I poured a bottle of orange juice from my fridge and took it to work. I took one big drink of it, and it had gone bad. NASTY. I was sick pretty much the rest of the day. But I'm glad I didn't make a smoothie, because I wonder if the nasty would have been so prominent. What if I had drinking the entire smoothie? I probably would've been deathly sick after that.
In case I haven't mentioned it, apples and cheese have become my favorite treat. I buy the cheddar cheese sticks. I take a bite of apple and then a bite out of the cheese in my other hand. I LOVE IT! My favorite apple is the Pink Crisps, but I haven't been able to find them for a while, so I haven't had the snack for a while. This week I was craving it so much, that I bought a different apple, I think Pink Lady. They are just about as good.
Oh and one last highlight, I punched a new hole in my belt this morning. I've now punched 4 new holes altogether and the excess of my belt wraps around my body 1/4 of the way. I know I need a new belt, I've been looking. But I just want a simple plain belt and apparently they don't make those anymore. :p
I've decided to get back on track with WW. I haven't tracked my food, well, I'm not even sure. I think the end of June, maybe? But I'm going to try it one more time. Maybe if I can get back on track, I'll loose faster. Its nice to feel on fire about my diet and weight loss again.
This morning was my official weigh in day. The scale said 198.6. YEEHAW! I've now lost 40 pounds! Its been tough at times, and sometimes I didn't think I'd ever get under 200, but I finally did. It took 5 months and sometimes that seemed so long, but now it seems so short. I still haven't set an official final goal, but one of the goals I'm thinking of, I'm now halfway there. :) I told myself that this diet would probably take a year and it looks like I'm right on track so far.
I've been looking for a dress for several weeks now for an upcoming murder mystery party that one of my friends is throwing. My role is kind of a trashy gal, but I wanted to buy a nice enough dress that I could wear it again. I have looked and looked and looked. I've gone into several stores, but couldn't find anything I like. There were a few that I thought would do, but I didn't love, and when I saw the price tag, I knew I didn't like the dress THAT much.
Last Friday I went to the mall with my in-laws. When we walked past Mr. Mac I noticed a stand of dresses out front. I decided to try a few on. I grabbed 2 off the rack and found a dressing room. Neither dress fit, but there was a 3rd dress hanging in the dressing room. I looked at it and loved it, but it was a large. I didn't know if it would fit. IT DID! I now have a dress that doesn't have an "x" in the size. I did a short happy dance in the dressing room. The dress is black and I love it. I bought some red wedges to go with it. I got several compliments in church Sunday. :)
Exercising and I have finally made up. I've been able to walk with Melanie a few times and I love it. When I'm alone, I don't want to go as far, but with her we just gab and walk and gab and walk. So far we've gone 3 miles both times. Then the next night I had to walk alone because she had class. I thought about quitting at an earlier point, but then got after myself. I know I can walk the 3 miles! When I got to the turn around point, I decided to keep going. I turned and went up a pretty good sized hill. The walk took about 1-1/2 hours and I think its about 4 miles. I think I have found the distance that gets my dog tired. When we turned on the home stretch, she really slowed down and I almost tripped over her a few times. Usually she is jerking so hard I think she's going to rip my arm out.
I tried making my breakfast smoothies with skim milk instead of orange juice. I did NOT like it. I thought all of the add ins would drown out the skim milk, but it still tasted nasty. Then the next day, I didn't have time to make a smoothie, so instead I poured a bottle of orange juice from my fridge and took it to work. I took one big drink of it, and it had gone bad. NASTY. I was sick pretty much the rest of the day. But I'm glad I didn't make a smoothie, because I wonder if the nasty would have been so prominent. What if I had drinking the entire smoothie? I probably would've been deathly sick after that.
In case I haven't mentioned it, apples and cheese have become my favorite treat. I buy the cheddar cheese sticks. I take a bite of apple and then a bite out of the cheese in my other hand. I LOVE IT! My favorite apple is the Pink Crisps, but I haven't been able to find them for a while, so I haven't had the snack for a while. This week I was craving it so much, that I bought a different apple, I think Pink Lady. They are just about as good.
Oh and one last highlight, I punched a new hole in my belt this morning. I've now punched 4 new holes altogether and the excess of my belt wraps around my body 1/4 of the way. I know I need a new belt, I've been looking. But I just want a simple plain belt and apparently they don't make those anymore. :p
I've decided to get back on track with WW. I haven't tracked my food, well, I'm not even sure. I think the end of June, maybe? But I'm going to try it one more time. Maybe if I can get back on track, I'll loose faster. Its nice to feel on fire about my diet and weight loss again.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Week 22
I just noticed I never blogged about week 22 and another week ends in a few days. Oops.
I guess that's because it was a boring week. But after blogging about week 21, I remembered something. Recently I went shopping at the Dress Barn and I can now shop on both sides of the store. I can fit in a few things on the Misses side, but its still a small selection for me, so I also still shop on the Woman's side also. The thing I was kind of sad to notice is that they don't carry a lot of the same things on each side. So its hard to see something I love on the plus side, but not be able to find it on the other side. But the other side has lots of fun stuff too so once I'm shopping on only that side, I won't know what I'm missing.
I have started back up with exercising. Boy, am I out of shape.
I guess that's because it was a boring week. But after blogging about week 21, I remembered something. Recently I went shopping at the Dress Barn and I can now shop on both sides of the store. I can fit in a few things on the Misses side, but its still a small selection for me, so I also still shop on the Woman's side also. The thing I was kind of sad to notice is that they don't carry a lot of the same things on each side. So its hard to see something I love on the plus side, but not be able to find it on the other side. But the other side has lots of fun stuff too so once I'm shopping on only that side, I won't know what I'm missing.
I have started back up with exercising. Boy, am I out of shape.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Week 21
Diet? Weight loss? More like SLACKER! I went up a pound this week. Time to get serious about this diet again. I'm so close to being under 200 lbs, why am I suddenly not working at my diet? I'd say "here's hoping for a better week," but I think my period will be here next week so I probably won't see any progress for 2 weeks. Yuck.
I need motivation.... I can't use clothes shopping because I've been on several shopping sprees lately, 2 of them were just 3 days apart.
Ok, here's my idea. I've been really thinking about going all blonde for a while now. I've decided that next time I get highlights, I'll ask for bigger chunks of blonde. I'll keep doing that until I can tell if I'll like myself blonde or not. I have a nail appointment today and was seriously thinking about seeing if they had an opening to color my hair. But I'll use that as a reward instead.
When I have lost 10 pounds from where I am right now, then I will get my hair colored. That should put me well enough under 200 lbs that I'll never see that number again. Looks like I've got my work cut out for me. Time to start eating better and start exercising again.
I need motivation.... I can't use clothes shopping because I've been on several shopping sprees lately, 2 of them were just 3 days apart.
Ok, here's my idea. I've been really thinking about going all blonde for a while now. I've decided that next time I get highlights, I'll ask for bigger chunks of blonde. I'll keep doing that until I can tell if I'll like myself blonde or not. I have a nail appointment today and was seriously thinking about seeing if they had an opening to color my hair. But I'll use that as a reward instead.
When I have lost 10 pounds from where I am right now, then I will get my hair colored. That should put me well enough under 200 lbs that I'll never see that number again. Looks like I've got my work cut out for me. Time to start eating better and start exercising again.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Week 20
I feel like my weight loss might be too boring to blog about each week, but each pound feels like a milestone to me so I think I'll keep blogging each week, even if there isn't anything to talk about.
This week was nothing special, and yet at the same time, its so close to being special. So first, the not so special, and by that I mean boring. I feel tons and tons better now that my gallbladder is gone, but I'm still not fully recovered enough to get back into heavy exercising. I MISS exercising! I want to walk the dog, go ride bikes with Mel and the boys, get out my Wii Biggest Loser Challenge. But the fact of the matter is, I'm still pretty tender on my insides. I did a simple job of not 20 feet the other day to catch up to a co-worker, and it hurt. She reminded me that even though my incisions look good, I'm still weak inside. I had surgery! They cut into my muscles and removed a part of me. I may be feeling better, but inside, I'm still healing. So for now, I'll continue to take it easy.
I didn't want to over extend myself, so I haven't done anything this week. In fact, the last time I exercised was July 3rd. :( Next week, I think I'll try to walk on my morning breaks again and see how I do. After this much time, I'll probably have to build back up my endurance anyways, so I might as well start small.
The almost special moment? I'm only half a pound from being under 200 pounds. So close! Actually, during my recovery, I did dip down that low. I think I lost about 8 pounds last week while I was still recovering. But I knew once I was back to myself, I would bounce up a little. Which I did, I gained back about 4 of those pounds. But I knew I would so I'm okay with it. At least I know that I can get below 200. I should be there next week. :)
Weight Watchers? Hm, I don't think I've been on their website at all this month. I was so sick that I was just in survival mode. Sleep was the most important thing. I ate just enough to get by. I'm not sure the last time I counted points. I feel out of habit. Even now, with me feeling so much better, I still haven't been on the website. And I'm not frantically pausing this post to go there either. Which makes me think, maybe I can do this on my own. WW has been great to teach me things and help me make better choices, but now I might feel ready to do it on my own.
I haven't fully decided. It is nice having their website when I want to look up things for nutritional value. And its only $17 a month, so its not like its going to break the bank. But I haven't been on this month, so why am I paying for it? I think I'll take some more time before I decide anything. Maybe try to recommit to the website and see if I can make it habit again.
My SIL just started WW and I'm super excited to not be the only one trying to loose weight. Which is another reason I want to be fully healed inside, I want to be her walking buddy. I'm trying to find a bike trailer so we can each take a boy when we go bike riding. I thought I had one found for free, but when I got it, it was a piece of crap. So I'll keep looking.
The comments are reallly starting to come in. I find it funny that guys at work on now noticing. They are so nervous to mention it. They must know to not a gal about her weight. My supervisor was really funny. He told me he didn't mean to pry, but was I loosing weight? He's been wanting to ask, but didn't dare because he knew women get touchy about that subject. But he figured since I'm looking so good, it was ok to ask. I love bragging to people how much weight I've lost so far so it always tickles me when someone notices.
I take monthly payments at work, so I only see people once a month, and a few of them have started to notice too. It always makes my day. :)
Today, I feel skinny. I know I'm not there yet, but I just feel good today. I feel good because the gallbaldder issue is resolved. I feel good because my hair is cute today. I feel good because I actually put on makeup today. I feel good because its time to cut another hole into my belt. I feel like I'm drowing in my pants and that makes me feel skinny. I love feeling this way. Go me!
This week was nothing special, and yet at the same time, its so close to being special. So first, the not so special, and by that I mean boring. I feel tons and tons better now that my gallbladder is gone, but I'm still not fully recovered enough to get back into heavy exercising. I MISS exercising! I want to walk the dog, go ride bikes with Mel and the boys, get out my Wii Biggest Loser Challenge. But the fact of the matter is, I'm still pretty tender on my insides. I did a simple job of not 20 feet the other day to catch up to a co-worker, and it hurt. She reminded me that even though my incisions look good, I'm still weak inside. I had surgery! They cut into my muscles and removed a part of me. I may be feeling better, but inside, I'm still healing. So for now, I'll continue to take it easy.
I didn't want to over extend myself, so I haven't done anything this week. In fact, the last time I exercised was July 3rd. :( Next week, I think I'll try to walk on my morning breaks again and see how I do. After this much time, I'll probably have to build back up my endurance anyways, so I might as well start small.
The almost special moment? I'm only half a pound from being under 200 pounds. So close! Actually, during my recovery, I did dip down that low. I think I lost about 8 pounds last week while I was still recovering. But I knew once I was back to myself, I would bounce up a little. Which I did, I gained back about 4 of those pounds. But I knew I would so I'm okay with it. At least I know that I can get below 200. I should be there next week. :)
Weight Watchers? Hm, I don't think I've been on their website at all this month. I was so sick that I was just in survival mode. Sleep was the most important thing. I ate just enough to get by. I'm not sure the last time I counted points. I feel out of habit. Even now, with me feeling so much better, I still haven't been on the website. And I'm not frantically pausing this post to go there either. Which makes me think, maybe I can do this on my own. WW has been great to teach me things and help me make better choices, but now I might feel ready to do it on my own.
I haven't fully decided. It is nice having their website when I want to look up things for nutritional value. And its only $17 a month, so its not like its going to break the bank. But I haven't been on this month, so why am I paying for it? I think I'll take some more time before I decide anything. Maybe try to recommit to the website and see if I can make it habit again.
My SIL just started WW and I'm super excited to not be the only one trying to loose weight. Which is another reason I want to be fully healed inside, I want to be her walking buddy. I'm trying to find a bike trailer so we can each take a boy when we go bike riding. I thought I had one found for free, but when I got it, it was a piece of crap. So I'll keep looking.
The comments are reallly starting to come in. I find it funny that guys at work on now noticing. They are so nervous to mention it. They must know to not a gal about her weight. My supervisor was really funny. He told me he didn't mean to pry, but was I loosing weight? He's been wanting to ask, but didn't dare because he knew women get touchy about that subject. But he figured since I'm looking so good, it was ok to ask. I love bragging to people how much weight I've lost so far so it always tickles me when someone notices.
I take monthly payments at work, so I only see people once a month, and a few of them have started to notice too. It always makes my day. :)
Today, I feel skinny. I know I'm not there yet, but I just feel good today. I feel good because the gallbaldder issue is resolved. I feel good because my hair is cute today. I feel good because I actually put on makeup today. I feel good because its time to cut another hole into my belt. I feel like I'm drowing in my pants and that makes me feel skinny. I love feeling this way. Go me!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Week 19
Should this week even really count? My gallbladder came out on Monday. Its so nice to have that gone! Even though, I am now stuck trying to recover from surgery. It hurts like heck to get up and down, especially from the couch or the bed. But once I get up, most times I feel ok.
I MISS exercising! But I know I'm not up for it right now. I walked outside and down the porch and the lawn to check on Sage this morning. That was a lot of work for me. :( I want to be healed up and back up to par. Until then, I just keep reminding myself how bad those attacks were.
The scale has been all over the place this week. I started the week up a little, but am now down a bit. As of right now, I am less then 2 pounds away from "onederland". It feels like a small victory given how I feel. I'm worried that once I feel better I'll put weight back on.
I haven't been eating much. Tuesday was my best day. I was starving, so I ate some. But then Wednesday afternoon, my belly became upset and has been ever since. So now I'm eating just to make myself eat.
I'll try to see it for what it is. Yay, I'm down several more pounds, even if it hasn't been the healthiest way to loose weight. When I'm feeling better and eating more, I'll also feel good enough to exercise so hopefully I won't gain much (if any) back.
I MISS exercising! But I know I'm not up for it right now. I walked outside and down the porch and the lawn to check on Sage this morning. That was a lot of work for me. :( I want to be healed up and back up to par. Until then, I just keep reminding myself how bad those attacks were.
The scale has been all over the place this week. I started the week up a little, but am now down a bit. As of right now, I am less then 2 pounds away from "onederland". It feels like a small victory given how I feel. I'm worried that once I feel better I'll put weight back on.
I haven't been eating much. Tuesday was my best day. I was starving, so I ate some. But then Wednesday afternoon, my belly became upset and has been ever since. So now I'm eating just to make myself eat.
I'll try to see it for what it is. Yay, I'm down several more pounds, even if it hasn't been the healthiest way to loose weight. When I'm feeling better and eating more, I'll also feel good enough to exercise so hopefully I won't gain much (if any) back.
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