Dear faithful reader!
Oh the lies, the huge lies! I cant stop typing them but now it's time to come clean: I have been saying for like every post the past few months that I am going to get on track and write more. Clearly those were just (unintentional) lies! So instead of promising that I am going to be good and workout, I am just going to suggest a plan for myself and work towards going along with it. I have been eating and drinking like a college boy so that is the first thing that I need to work on. Back to my old pals at Weight Watchers! I will work on using the tools that they give me as well as try one new recipe a week. I will also continue to play on the Wii fit but I am also getting an Xbox 360 with the Kinect. It has some super fun dance games that I am obsessed with so hopefully that will boost my workout drive. My plan is to do that 3 times a week. I already know that I will be eating naughty foods and drinking this weekend so the plan is to start on Monday.
I will update you in a few days!!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
I'm Back - Again!
Hello faithful readers!
I know it has been MONTHS but I am back! Woot! Let me catch you up on my progress. I tied with my sister to be winner of my family's biggest loser challenge! Hooray! I had lost 18 lbs! It was awesome. That was the first week of April. Since then I have gained 8.7 lbs back. That's right, I have been eating complete shit since then. Like the worst of worst. Like soooo much cheese it should be illegal. So here I am, months and months later and I have really only lost like 9lbs. I can still fit in to my thinner jeans but just barely. I am not going back to my uber fat pants. Also, I just realized today that I am exactly 6 months and 3 days from turning 30! I do not want to start my third decade feeling like a hot mess so time to super focus and get my business together. Whose with me??
I know it has been MONTHS but I am back! Woot! Let me catch you up on my progress. I tied with my sister to be winner of my family's biggest loser challenge! Hooray! I had lost 18 lbs! It was awesome. That was the first week of April. Since then I have gained 8.7 lbs back. That's right, I have been eating complete shit since then. Like the worst of worst. Like soooo much cheese it should be illegal. So here I am, months and months later and I have really only lost like 9lbs. I can still fit in to my thinner jeans but just barely. I am not going back to my uber fat pants. Also, I just realized today that I am exactly 6 months and 3 days from turning 30! I do not want to start my third decade feeling like a hot mess so time to super focus and get my business together. Whose with me??
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Confession Time!
I have this little thing I do with my Dad when I have bad news to tell him... I totally avoid him. I cut our calls short or don't answer at all. After almost 30 years he knows me pretty well and eventually will get out of me what ever it is that I didn't want to tell him.
So I have been avoiding you dear readers because I don't really have good news to share. I did lose two pounds last week but this Monday's weigh in showed a 0.2 pound gain. That is not the end if the world.
The real problem has been what I have been eating and a serious lack of exercise. I have ordered dinner in 3 times this past week. Thai and Mexican - not exactly health foods. They were so tasty but I felt SO GUILTY afterwards. You would think that I would have felt so guilty that I would not do it again, but that was not the case. As for the exercise, yes I was sick so I could blame my non-exercising on that but it mostly because of extreme laziness. So I have been hiding and avoid my blog to avoid sharing only bad news with you. At least it is out and over with. I feel a little bit better but I also know that the pressure is on to bring you good news in my next post. I won't let you or myself down.
So I have been avoiding you dear readers because I don't really have good news to share. I did lose two pounds last week but this Monday's weigh in showed a 0.2 pound gain. That is not the end if the world.
The real problem has been what I have been eating and a serious lack of exercise. I have ordered dinner in 3 times this past week. Thai and Mexican - not exactly health foods. They were so tasty but I felt SO GUILTY afterwards. You would think that I would have felt so guilty that I would not do it again, but that was not the case. As for the exercise, yes I was sick so I could blame my non-exercising on that but it mostly because of extreme laziness. So I have been hiding and avoid my blog to avoid sharing only bad news with you. At least it is out and over with. I feel a little bit better but I also know that the pressure is on to bring you good news in my next post. I won't let you or myself down.
Monday, February 7, 2011
What a surprise! I gained!
Just kidding. I am not surprised at all. I am actually a little surprised that I did not gain more. This morning my scale gave me a +3.3lbs however my eating this weekend should have given me a +10.
For those of you living under a rock but some how managed to find my blog, last night was an amazing Super Bowl. The Packers won which is fantastic and I had a super fun time watching the game with my friends. We ate a TON of super delicious food and drank.
I knew what the food and beverage would be well a head of time and instead of working out hard all week and watching my points over the weekend, I decided to take a different path. I drank Friday night and ate a ton of food on Saturday. Then Saturday night I went out and drank and ate way more food on Sunday then anyone should.
I am surprised that my legs could carry all of this weight this morning. Blah
Next week is the first weigh in for the Biggest Loser Challenge. Who ever has lost the most percentage of their body weight at that point will get their entry fee back. I could always use $50 so it is time to super focus. More workouts, less food and booze. Woot! Think thin thoughts for me!!
For those of you living under a rock but some how managed to find my blog, last night was an amazing Super Bowl. The Packers won which is fantastic and I had a super fun time watching the game with my friends. We ate a TON of super delicious food and drank.
I knew what the food and beverage would be well a head of time and instead of working out hard all week and watching my points over the weekend, I decided to take a different path. I drank Friday night and ate a ton of food on Saturday. Then Saturday night I went out and drank and ate way more food on Sunday then anyone should.
I am surprised that my legs could carry all of this weight this morning. Blah
Next week is the first weigh in for the Biggest Loser Challenge. Who ever has lost the most percentage of their body weight at that point will get their entry fee back. I could always use $50 so it is time to super focus. More workouts, less food and booze. Woot! Think thin thoughts for me!!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Back On Track!
Seeing a -5.7 on the scale might be the very best way to start the week! Especially after seeing +0.2 on the scale last week.
This past week I did one night of Just Dance 2 on the Wii and I also walked for 3 hours around the property I manage for on Saturday. Every floor (5 or 6) and stairwell in every building (we have 7). So that was a great workout even though I wasn't sweating through it, my muscles were getting a great workout and my thighs were feeling the burn all day yesterday. I used a good portion of my extra weekly Weight Watchers points because I went over my daily totals a few times but for the week as whole, I stayed on track.
Other exciting news is that my bigger jeans, that I have been wearing exclusively for a while now are too big. I can slide them off without undoing them. Even if they are fresh out of the dryer! The next size down is a little tight but wearable so that is also a reason to be celebrating this morning.
As most of you know, the Superbowl is this weekend! I don't love either of the teams but I do love watching the game and awesome commercials with my friends. I also love all of the super delicious snacks that are consumed on Superbowl Sunday. I don't want to deny myself some of the tasty treats but I also don't want to gain 5 pounds in one day. This year I am going to have to practice major eating in moderation, which I am horrible at. I have a problem with leaving food on my plate. It's almost like I don't feel satisfied until all of the food on my plate is gone. Even if I am super full I will still keep eating. I know what you are thinking: Why don't you just get smaller portions? Great question! I don't have an answer for you but it us something I am going to really start focusing on this week. Watching my portions and paying more attention to my body when I am eating so I stop when I feel full and not when my plate is empty.
What do you do to not over eat at every meal? Do you leave stuff on your plate or are you starting with smaller portions when you sit down for a meal? I need any and all advice to get over this!
This past week I did one night of Just Dance 2 on the Wii and I also walked for 3 hours around the property I manage for on Saturday. Every floor (5 or 6) and stairwell in every building (we have 7). So that was a great workout even though I wasn't sweating through it, my muscles were getting a great workout and my thighs were feeling the burn all day yesterday. I used a good portion of my extra weekly Weight Watchers points because I went over my daily totals a few times but for the week as whole, I stayed on track.
Other exciting news is that my bigger jeans, that I have been wearing exclusively for a while now are too big. I can slide them off without undoing them. Even if they are fresh out of the dryer! The next size down is a little tight but wearable so that is also a reason to be celebrating this morning.
As most of you know, the Superbowl is this weekend! I don't love either of the teams but I do love watching the game and awesome commercials with my friends. I also love all of the super delicious snacks that are consumed on Superbowl Sunday. I don't want to deny myself some of the tasty treats but I also don't want to gain 5 pounds in one day. This year I am going to have to practice major eating in moderation, which I am horrible at. I have a problem with leaving food on my plate. It's almost like I don't feel satisfied until all of the food on my plate is gone. Even if I am super full I will still keep eating. I know what you are thinking: Why don't you just get smaller portions? Great question! I don't have an answer for you but it us something I am going to really start focusing on this week. Watching my portions and paying more attention to my body when I am eating so I stop when I feel full and not when my plate is empty.
What do you do to not over eat at every meal? Do you leave stuff on your plate or are you starting with smaller portions when you sit down for a meal? I need any and all advice to get over this!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Yikes!
Ugh! I gained this week! 0.2 pounds! I know it is not a huge amount but it is still depressing to see that on the scale.
I am not at all surprised. I went way over my points this weekend (drinking and eating to deal with the mini hangover) and I did not work out at all. If a weight gain doesn't make me motivated to workout this week then I don't know what will. I also need to remember that working out will be like a little deposit in my bank account. The more I lose, the better chance I have at winning money in the Biggest Loser Challenge. And of course the better I will feel about myself!
What do you guys do to make yourself feel better after a gain? Cry? Workout? I need a little help to keep motivated this week...
Ok I am off to workout!
I am not at all surprised. I went way over my points this weekend (drinking and eating to deal with the mini hangover) and I did not work out at all. If a weight gain doesn't make me motivated to workout this week then I don't know what will. I also need to remember that working out will be like a little deposit in my bank account. The more I lose, the better chance I have at winning money in the Biggest Loser Challenge. And of course the better I will feel about myself!
What do you guys do to make yourself feel better after a gain? Cry? Workout? I need a little help to keep motivated this week...
Ok I am off to workout!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Progress! Sort of!
Hooray!!! I lost 5.1 pounds last week!!! So very excited! Seeing progress on my Weight Watcher's weight track make me even more motivated to keep this going!
This week have been super lazy - I will not let this happen again. I did work out last Saturday. I did the Just Dance work out video by Julianna Hough. It was awesome!! So much fun and such a great work out. It is only about 50 minutes long but she packs in a great work out. Also on Saturday I went to a Health and Fitness Expo. I was hoping to come back with all kinds of amazing new fitness tips for all of you but it was more like a "Here is a book of fitness tips you can buy". I had a lovely time since I was with some of my fabulous girl friends but I am bummed that I didn't get more out of it. Other updates: Kitten Mittens is breathing really well. Such a relief.
I realized that even though I talked about rewards, I did not seriously talk about my long term goals. My goal is to lose a person. I could currently be two averaged sized people but instead I am all rolled in to one very large package. I use to be a whole average sized person smaller. Like 4 or 5 years ago. I have been steadily letting myself gain weight every year and now here I am. At the largest I have ever been, even on my really really fat days. Now those fat days are just my everyday. So... I will not stop until I have lost basically a person. Maybe I should also add being in the People magazine "Half their size" issue to my long term goals... haha - wish me luck!
This week have been super lazy - I will not let this happen again. I did work out last Saturday. I did the Just Dance work out video by Julianna Hough. It was awesome!! So much fun and such a great work out. It is only about 50 minutes long but she packs in a great work out. Also on Saturday I went to a Health and Fitness Expo. I was hoping to come back with all kinds of amazing new fitness tips for all of you but it was more like a "Here is a book of fitness tips you can buy". I had a lovely time since I was with some of my fabulous girl friends but I am bummed that I didn't get more out of it. Other updates: Kitten Mittens is breathing really well. Such a relief.
I realized that even though I talked about rewards, I did not seriously talk about my long term goals. My goal is to lose a person. I could currently be two averaged sized people but instead I am all rolled in to one very large package. I use to be a whole average sized person smaller. Like 4 or 5 years ago. I have been steadily letting myself gain weight every year and now here I am. At the largest I have ever been, even on my really really fat days. Now those fat days are just my everyday. So... I will not stop until I have lost basically a person. Maybe I should also add being in the People magazine "Half their size" issue to my long term goals... haha - wish me luck!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Reward Yourself!
Good Morning Everyone!
Updates: Kitten Mittens' health is progressing. I am staying on my points plan like a good little, er large, Weight Watcher member. Work out on Thursday night? Only if you call crazily vacuuming my apartment a workout. I'm pretty sure it doesn't count but KM was coughing and I saw a dust bunny and freaked. I had am amazing dinner last night (I had to use a few extra points) with friends and I have a very exciting day ahead of me which you will all hear about later.
So I have been thinking a lot about how I will reward my future fit self. I know I don't want to use food as a reward since I am not really depriving myself of anything (just eating in smaller healthier ways) and that is what I have done in the past and clearly that has not worked.
I need something to look forward to. Obviously my goal is to lose a lot of weight and be more healthy but I need little incentives along the way. You know, like when you are training a dog. Little rewards to tell yourself that you are doing a good job.
I spend a lot of time looking at "thin" (aka things that I adore but don't come in my size) clothes online. So I think my first reward to myself will be a fabulous Nanette Lapore cocktail dress. I love, love, love her stuff. I think that a fabulous party dress to show off my new figure will definitely feel like an awesome reward. My new figure dress will also be a dress that has a color other than black. I wear black all the time. I love black clothes for many reasons but mostly because they conceal what is underneath. Sort off. I mean I still look fat in black but I look less fat than if I was wearing bright pink, or blue or, God forbid, white!
I am not sure how long it will take to get to my first little reward. Hopefully by the end of the spring? I can barely remember how easy it is to walk in to any store and find something in my size. Not having to find something in a "special" size will be half of the reward! Also I would like to know what asshole - probably some thin, fit guy - deemed plus sizes part of the "special" sizes category. There is not a special fucking thing about it. Special is petite not PLUS.
What are some rewards that you have given or plan on giving to yourself for staying on track?
I know that one of my (7) readers is dying to share!
Updates: Kitten Mittens' health is progressing. I am staying on my points plan like a good little, er large, Weight Watcher member. Work out on Thursday night? Only if you call crazily vacuuming my apartment a workout. I'm pretty sure it doesn't count but KM was coughing and I saw a dust bunny and freaked. I had am amazing dinner last night (I had to use a few extra points) with friends and I have a very exciting day ahead of me which you will all hear about later.
So I have been thinking a lot about how I will reward my future fit self. I know I don't want to use food as a reward since I am not really depriving myself of anything (just eating in smaller healthier ways) and that is what I have done in the past and clearly that has not worked.
I need something to look forward to. Obviously my goal is to lose a lot of weight and be more healthy but I need little incentives along the way. You know, like when you are training a dog. Little rewards to tell yourself that you are doing a good job.
I spend a lot of time looking at "thin" (aka things that I adore but don't come in my size) clothes online. So I think my first reward to myself will be a fabulous Nanette Lapore cocktail dress. I love, love, love her stuff. I think that a fabulous party dress to show off my new figure will definitely feel like an awesome reward. My new figure dress will also be a dress that has a color other than black. I wear black all the time. I love black clothes for many reasons but mostly because they conceal what is underneath. Sort off. I mean I still look fat in black but I look less fat than if I was wearing bright pink, or blue or, God forbid, white!
I am not sure how long it will take to get to my first little reward. Hopefully by the end of the spring? I can barely remember how easy it is to walk in to any store and find something in my size. Not having to find something in a "special" size will be half of the reward! Also I would like to know what asshole - probably some thin, fit guy - deemed plus sizes part of the "special" sizes category. There is not a special fucking thing about it. Special is petite not PLUS.
What are some rewards that you have given or plan on giving to yourself for staying on track?
I know that one of my (7) readers is dying to share!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Multitasking food!
We all know that some food does more for your body than just fill you up but I had no idea all of the amazing other benefits that you can get from food certain foods. My friend sent this to me today and I thought I would pass the info on to all of you!
Apples | Protects your heart | Prevents constipation | Blocks diarrhea | Improves lung capacity | Cushions joints |
Apricots | Combats cancer | Controls blood pressure | Saves your eyesight | Shields against Alzheimer's | Slows aging process |
Artichokes | Aids digestion | Lowers cholesterol | Protects your heart | Stabilizes blood sugar | Guards against liver disease |
Avocados | Battles diabetes | Lowers cholesterol | Helps stops strokes | Controls blood pressure | Smoothes skin |
Bananas | Protects your heart | Quiets a cough | Strengthens bones | Controls blood pressure | Blocks diarrhea |
Beans | Prevents constipation | Helps hemorrhoids | Lowers cholesterol | Combats cancer | Stabilizes blood sugar |
Beets | Controls blood pressure | Combats cancer | Strengthens bones | Protects your heart | Aids weight loss |
Blueberries | Combats cancer | Protects your heart | Stabilizes blood sugar | Boosts memory | Prevents constipation |
Broccoli | Strengthens bones | Saves eyesight | Combats cancer | Protects your heart | Controls blood pressure |
Cabbage | Combats cancer | Prevents constipation | Promotes weight loss | Protects your heart | Helps hemorrhoids |
Cantaloupe | Saves eyesight | Controls blood pressure | Lowers cholesterol | Combats cancer | Supports immune system |
Carrots | Saves eyesight | Protects your heart | Prevents constipation | Combats cancer | Promotes weight loss |
Cauliflower | Protects against Prostate Cancer | Combats Breast Cancer | Strengthens bones | Banishes bruises | Guards against heart disease |
Cherries | Protects your heart | Combats Cancer | Ends insomnia | Slows aging process | Shields against Alzheimer's |
Chestnuts | Promotes weight loss | Protects your heart | Lowers cholesterol | Combats Cancer | Controls blood pressure |
Chili peppers | Aids digestion | Soothes sore throat | Clears sinuses | Combats Cancer | Boosts immune system |
Figs | Promotes weight loss | Helps stops strokes | Lowers cholesterol | Combats Cancer | Controls blood pressure |
Fish | Protects your heart | Boosts memory | Protects your heart | Combats Cancer | Supports immune system |
Flax | Aids digestion | Battles diabetes | Protects your heart | Improves mental health | Boosts immune system |
Garlic | Lowers cholesterol | Controls blood pressure | Combats cancer | Kills bacteria | Fights fungus |
Grapefruit | Protects against heart attacks | Promotes Weight loss | Helps stops strokes | Combats Prostate Cancer | Lowers cholesterol |
Grapes | Saves eyesight | Conquers kidney stones | Combats cancer | Enhances blood flow | Protects your heart |
Green tea | Combats cancer | Protects your heart | Helps stops strokes | Promotes Weight loss | Kills bacteria |
Honey | Heals wounds | Aids digestion | Guards against ulcers | Increases energy | Fights allergies |
Lemons | Combats cancer | Protects your heart | Controls blood pressure | Smoothes skin | Stops scurvy |
Limes | Combats cancer | Protects your heart | Controls blood pressure | Smoothes skin | Stops scurvy |
Mangoes | Combats cancer | Boosts memory | Regulates thyroid | Aids digestion | Shields against Alzheimer's |
Mushrooms | Controls blood pressure | Lowers cholesterol | Kills bacteria | Combats cancer | Strengthens bones |
Oats | Lowers cholesterol | Combats cancer | Battles diabetes | Prevents constipation | Smoothes skin |
Olive oil | Protects your heart | Promotes Weight loss | Combats cancer | Battles diabetes | Smoothes skin |
Onions | Reduce risk of heart attack | Combats cancer | Kills bacteria | Lowers cholesterol | Fights fungus |
Oranges | Supports immune systems | Combats cancer | Protects your heart | Straightens respiration | |
Peaches | Prevents constipation | Combats cancer | Helps stops strokes | Aids digestion | Helps hemorrhoids |
Peanuts | Protects against heart disease | Promotes Weight loss | Combats Prostate Cancer | Lowers cholesterol | Aggravates Diverticulitis |
Pineapple | Strengthens bones | Relieves colds | Aids digestion | Dissolves warts | Blocks diarrhea |
Prunes | Slows aging process | Prevents constipation | Boosts memory | Lowers cholesterol | Protects against heart disease |
Rice | Protects your heart | Battles diabetes | Conquers kidney stones | Combats cancer | Helps stops strokes |
Strawberries | Combats cancer | Protects your heart | Boosts memory | Calms stress | |
Sweet potatoes | Saves your eyesight | Lifts mood | Combats cancer | Strengthens bones | |
Tomatoes | Protects prostate | Combats cancer | Lowers cholesterol | Protects your heart | |
Walnuts | Lowers cholesterol | Combats cancer | Boosts memory | Lifts mood | Protects against heart disease |
Water | Promotes Weight loss | Combats cancer | Conquers kidney stones | Smoothes skin | |
Watermelon | Protects prostate | Promotes Weight loss | Lowers cholesterol | Helps stops strokes | Controls blood pressure |
Wheat germ | Combats Colon Cancer | Prevents constipation | Lowers cholesterol | Helps stops strokes | Improves digestion |
Wheat bran | Combats Colon Cancer | Prevents constipation | Lowers cholesterol | Helps stops strokes | Improves digestion |
Yogurt | Guards against ulcers | Strengthens bones | Lowers cholesterol | Supports immune systems | Aids digestion |
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