It's been 4 months since I've posted on here and I am proud to say I weigh 1 pound more than my last post!!! That's mostly due to the fact that last week I gained a pound b/c I was on vacation the week before. Weight maintenance has not be nearly as hard as I thought it would be. I have not stayed the same weight two weeks in a row but I never fluctuate more than one pound. I also don't have my tracker chained to my ankle like I thought I would. I am able to just keep up with it mentally. That has been the biggest relief. I think the key to my success has been continue to go to my WW meetings. I really enjoy them so it doesn't seem like a big deal... especially since I don't have to pay for them! There's something about walking in that door and stepping on the scale, waiting to see what Janet or Lisa write down. I will admit that I have skipped a week or two b/c I knew I gained a pound but I've never skipped two in a row! I still get inspiration from those women (and a few men) and their stories. I've even had one woman tell me that I inspire her to continue towards her goal, seeing me reach mine. That was very humbling for me but it also makes me want to keep going and sharing my stories, tips, and joys!
Katy has gone with me the last 2 meetings (Perri's been in MDO). After the first meeting she asked why I went to Weight Watcher's meetings. I told her that it teaches me to eat healthy and exercise so I can keep up with her & Perri. The next meeting, Katy told my leader that she went swimming for exercise and that she ate watermelon since it's healthy! She got a "bravo" sticker and a "foot" one and boy, was she proud! The thought of that brings tears to my eyes and gives me proof as to why I really did all of this in the first place... to give my daughters all the tools to live a healthy life and, hopefully, not have to struggle with weight like I have. Now if Katy starts asking how many points her fruit snacks or hot dog are, I'll be a little worried!!!
<3 love & skinny hugs... and it feels just as good to give skinny hugs now as it did "fluffy" ones!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
It's been a while...
I didn't realize how long it's been since I've been on here!!! Well, I did make my goal weight on my birthday. I worked so hard that last week that not only did I lose the 1 pound I needed to accomplish it, but I lost another 2 for good measure! I was so happy & so proud of myself. I did splurge that day (it was my birthday, after all!). Instead of the usual ice cream cake from Baskin Robbins that I eat on for 3 or 4 days, this time I got "Birthday cake" ice cream from The Marble Slab (that is after I ate at Carrabba's!). That way on Wednesday I was back on track and ready to stay on it.
Maintaining my weight has been another obstacle for me... I've yet to remain the same weight 2 weeks in a row! Right off the bat I gained 2 pounds (probably due to the fact that I was using 26 points a day instead of the 21-22 I had become accustomed to). So we adjusted my points & I've lost every week since! Yes I actually did want to lose another 6 pounds from my original goal weight but I wasn't going to worry about that for a while. Janet, my WW leader, said as long as I don't go below 118, I'll be OK- according to WW. HA!!!! Like I have to worry about that!
I know what the issue is & how I can resolve it- tracking every point. Since making goal, I have not tracked an entire week in a row. I'll do a couple of days, then be busy and not have time to and never get back on track. I'm due for a new phone in April & I'm getting the BB Curve so then I can do mobile tracking through WW E-tools. I'm sure that will make a big difference. For the next month though, I'm going to have to really push myself keep up with it.
That is the one thing I was not looking forward to... tracking my food intake for the rest of my life! I guess, for now, that's what I have to do until I get better at this weight maintenance thing. As I told my leader, "I know what I have to do to lose weight & I definitely know what I have to do to gain it but this staying the same is a whole new thing for me... NEVER in my life have I tried to stay the same (I've always been trying to lose or didn't care if I gained)!"
Next week is my last week of "paid Maintenance" and then I become a Lifetime Member of Weight Watchers. All I have to do is stay within in 2 pounds of my goal weight & I never have to pay for another meeting! I am just so damn proud of myself... I even got me a new "piece of flair" on Facebook to show it!
**love & skinny hugs*** =)
Maintaining my weight has been another obstacle for me... I've yet to remain the same weight 2 weeks in a row! Right off the bat I gained 2 pounds (probably due to the fact that I was using 26 points a day instead of the 21-22 I had become accustomed to). So we adjusted my points & I've lost every week since! Yes I actually did want to lose another 6 pounds from my original goal weight but I wasn't going to worry about that for a while. Janet, my WW leader, said as long as I don't go below 118, I'll be OK- according to WW. HA!!!! Like I have to worry about that!
I know what the issue is & how I can resolve it- tracking every point. Since making goal, I have not tracked an entire week in a row. I'll do a couple of days, then be busy and not have time to and never get back on track. I'm due for a new phone in April & I'm getting the BB Curve so then I can do mobile tracking through WW E-tools. I'm sure that will make a big difference. For the next month though, I'm going to have to really push myself keep up with it.
That is the one thing I was not looking forward to... tracking my food intake for the rest of my life! I guess, for now, that's what I have to do until I get better at this weight maintenance thing. As I told my leader, "I know what I have to do to lose weight & I definitely know what I have to do to gain it but this staying the same is a whole new thing for me... NEVER in my life have I tried to stay the same (I've always been trying to lose or didn't care if I gained)!"
Next week is my last week of "paid Maintenance" and then I become a Lifetime Member of Weight Watchers. All I have to do is stay within in 2 pounds of my goal weight & I never have to pay for another meeting! I am just so damn proud of myself... I even got me a new "piece of flair" on Facebook to show it!
**love & skinny hugs*** =)
Thursday, January 22, 2009
1 is my favorite number!
I went to my weigh in this week and I am 1 pound away from my goal weight... that was 1 week before I turn 31!!! When I lose that 1 pound next week & make my goal -on my 31st birthday, I will have lost 31 pounds since joining Weight Watchers!! Another cool thing =) I'm so estatic about this. Not to mention beaming with pride. I never thought I'd be here... actually accomplishing a long term goal especially as tremendous as weight loss. Now comes the really scary part- maintaining my weight loss. I've lost weight before but never tried to keep it off. I'd do what I had to and lose 5 pounds and then go back to my old ways. Now mind you, I haven't given up chocolate or fast food (all this would be a hundred times easier on me if I could!) but I also can't go back to my old habits. Luckily I've established some new habits...
RUNNING! Who'd of thought?!? I LOVE it and plan to keep at it for years. My biggest issue is making the time for me to do it. I can't wait until it's nicer out & I can do it outside. I really have a 2 mile treadmill limit. Then I'm bored and wishing it would end soon since I've gone nowhere!
The Wii Fit... I play the Wii more than Kevin does these days =) I also kicked his butt at Wii Sports Boxing, thanks to my practice on the Fit. My balance has improved a lot and my flexibility is improving. I love doing the yoga! Every family needs a Wii & every mom a Wii Fit!
I love fruit. I'm on a grocery budget and have had to do some adjusting to afford the fresh fruit but it's so worth it! We go through a crate of Clemintines a week. I can't wait for Watermelon to come in season (it's a lot cheaper too!). I always try to keep fruit on hand... I'm also throwing less & less away due to rotting!!
I love to try new recipes. Thankfully I have a great leader at Weight Watchers, Janet, who gives out great recipes for us to try. The Mexican Chicken is to die for! I could eat it all myself =) My family also loves the Cheesy Veggie Soup... even Kevin & he hardly likes any veggies!
I think I can safely affirm that "30 was my year!!" Being in my 30's is proving to be a great thing!
**love & skinny hugs!** <3 face="Arial">
RUNNING! Who'd of thought?!? I LOVE it and plan to keep at it for years. My biggest issue is making the time for me to do it. I can't wait until it's nicer out & I can do it outside. I really have a 2 mile treadmill limit. Then I'm bored and wishing it would end soon since I've gone nowhere!
The Wii Fit... I play the Wii more than Kevin does these days =) I also kicked his butt at Wii Sports Boxing, thanks to my practice on the Fit. My balance has improved a lot and my flexibility is improving. I love doing the yoga! Every family needs a Wii & every mom a Wii Fit!
I love fruit. I'm on a grocery budget and have had to do some adjusting to afford the fresh fruit but it's so worth it! We go through a crate of Clemintines a week. I can't wait for Watermelon to come in season (it's a lot cheaper too!). I always try to keep fruit on hand... I'm also throwing less & less away due to rotting!!
I love to try new recipes. Thankfully I have a great leader at Weight Watchers, Janet, who gives out great recipes for us to try. The Mexican Chicken is to die for! I could eat it all myself =) My family also loves the Cheesy Veggie Soup... even Kevin & he hardly likes any veggies!
I think I can safely affirm that "30 was my year!!" Being in my 30's is proving to be a great thing!
**love & skinny hugs!** <3 face="Arial">
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Almost there!
I took the week of Christmas & New Year's off of points counting. I enjoyed my sweets but still made healthy choices every chance I got. I even took a salad to Kevin's parents' house on Christmas Eve! They ordered pizza and I was hungry so I wanted to fill up on salad and not pizza. My reward... 2 pound weight loss!!! On Tuesday I bought a 9-week pass and I'm hoping that I can make goal and do my 6 weeks of maintenance so when I use my last pass, I can purchase my Lifetime Membership. That will put me at Lifetime status in less than 1 year of doing Weight Watchers!!! HOW AWESOME IS THAT?!?! Wait, HOW AWESOME AM I?!?!?
What's even better?!? Kevin has started doing WW with me! Granted he gets 35 points a day to my 23 but he's still tracking what he eats. I think it's been helpful to him that I know a lot of the point values off the top of my head. I know he's going to have a lot of success & fast. That's just the way men work... especially him! I've also been stocking up more on healthy stuff.
I'm a stereo-typical housewife in that I watch Oprah on a regular basis and I'm really into her Best Life series. 2009 is going to the year I give myself my best life. 2008 was the year I decided to start living healthier and this year I will improve on it. I also plan to improve on my spiritual life, financial life, and family life. I have been so blessed by God in my life and intend to pass it on to others. Challenge yourself to do the same & make 2009 the "year of you!"
**love & skinny hugs*** =)
What's even better?!? Kevin has started doing WW with me! Granted he gets 35 points a day to my 23 but he's still tracking what he eats. I think it's been helpful to him that I know a lot of the point values off the top of my head. I know he's going to have a lot of success & fast. That's just the way men work... especially him! I've also been stocking up more on healthy stuff.
I'm a stereo-typical housewife in that I watch Oprah on a regular basis and I'm really into her Best Life series. 2009 is going to the year I give myself my best life. 2008 was the year I decided to start living healthier and this year I will improve on it. I also plan to improve on my spiritual life, financial life, and family life. I have been so blessed by God in my life and intend to pass it on to others. Challenge yourself to do the same & make 2009 the "year of you!"
**love & skinny hugs*** =)
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