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!

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!

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!

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!

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