Weight at Start of week (9/13/12): 180.6
+/- at weigh in 9/29/12 -3.6 lbs two week total
Current weight 9/29/12 177 lbs
YES! I've made it to the halfway point. I have lost 37 lbs since February and I've got 37 lbs left to go. Sure I won't win any records on speed of weight lost, still if I've lost 37 lbs once I can do it again. It's almost like starting from the beginning, only with 37 lbs to loose and not 74. That seems a lot more obtainable.
I've lost 37 lbs in a little less than 8 months. If I can manage the same weight loss speed of 1 lb a week, I should hit my goal by the end of June. Just in time for summer. It will be time to celebrate for sure. Though if it takes me a little longer, that will be ok too. Got to take it 1 lb and 1 day at a time.
I will say though, I'm a little surprised I lost 3.6 lbs in 16 days. Especially after last Saturday, I had lots of pizza and lots of cake and lots of ranch dressing. I didn't dwell on it though, I know those days are going to come and they don't come very often. I just enjoyed it and moved on.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
A confession and a rant
Weight at Start of week (8/30/12): 181.6
+/- at weigh in 9/13/12 -1 lbs two week total
Current weight 9/13/12 180.6
My weight loss has slowed down. Of course it's my own fault. I have had a few too many "I don't care" moments when deciding what to eat. I'm not giving up or anything, we have been eating out more than usually lately. Which is tough thing to do and still control my points spending.
In fact, I have a confession. I tried to cheat the system last week. After eating out a few times over the week, I knew I wasn't going to be down, I wasn't going to be up either, I was going to maintain that week. Weigh-in day came (Thursday) and I decided not to go. I decided I'd go Saturday, give myself two extra days to lose weight. Didn't really work though. I weighed in last Saturday down only 0.2 lbs.
I did better this past week, well up until Tuesday when I had pizza... But at weigh in yesterday I was down 0.8 lbs. I need to refocus and get my head back into the game.
Now for a bit of a rant. Forgive me...
I'm a bit bugged (ok a lot bugged) by the fact that Jessica Simpson is now endorsing WW. I find her very annoying. I understand why weight loss companies hire celebs to endorse their company. People love celebs and if they see their favorite celeb endorsing a product they are more likely to also use the product. It's a business, I get it.
I know you can't believe everything you read about celebs, but I heard she purposely gained a bunch of weight during her pregnancy in hopes of getting an endorsement deal for a weight loss company. If that is true, I'm offended by that, weight loss is a struggle for millions of people. So for her to see it as an opportunity for financial gain, it's a slap in the face.
On some levels, I'm bothered by all celeb endorsements of weight loss products. Sure their are celebs out there with real weight issues. Take another celeb WW endorser, Jennifer Hudson, for example. My problem is they are getting paid to lose weight, can most likely afford a personal chef or catering service, and a personal trainer. Heck they probably have people to do the tracking for them. Shoot, if someone paid me millions of dollars to lose weight... You get the idea.
Hmmm maybe Jessica Simpson endorsing WW isn't such a bad thing. I'll see her picture on the wall at my meetings and I'll lose my appetite. ;)
+/- at weigh in 9/13/12 -1 lbs two week total
Current weight 9/13/12 180.6
My weight loss has slowed down. Of course it's my own fault. I have had a few too many "I don't care" moments when deciding what to eat. I'm not giving up or anything, we have been eating out more than usually lately. Which is tough thing to do and still control my points spending.
In fact, I have a confession. I tried to cheat the system last week. After eating out a few times over the week, I knew I wasn't going to be down, I wasn't going to be up either, I was going to maintain that week. Weigh-in day came (Thursday) and I decided not to go. I decided I'd go Saturday, give myself two extra days to lose weight. Didn't really work though. I weighed in last Saturday down only 0.2 lbs.
I did better this past week, well up until Tuesday when I had pizza... But at weigh in yesterday I was down 0.8 lbs. I need to refocus and get my head back into the game.
Now for a bit of a rant. Forgive me...
I'm a bit bugged (ok a lot bugged) by the fact that Jessica Simpson is now endorsing WW. I find her very annoying. I understand why weight loss companies hire celebs to endorse their company. People love celebs and if they see their favorite celeb endorsing a product they are more likely to also use the product. It's a business, I get it.
I know you can't believe everything you read about celebs, but I heard she purposely gained a bunch of weight during her pregnancy in hopes of getting an endorsement deal for a weight loss company. If that is true, I'm offended by that, weight loss is a struggle for millions of people. So for her to see it as an opportunity for financial gain, it's a slap in the face.
On some levels, I'm bothered by all celeb endorsements of weight loss products. Sure their are celebs out there with real weight issues. Take another celeb WW endorser, Jennifer Hudson, for example. My problem is they are getting paid to lose weight, can most likely afford a personal chef or catering service, and a personal trainer. Heck they probably have people to do the tracking for them. Shoot, if someone paid me millions of dollars to lose weight... You get the idea.
Hmmm maybe Jessica Simpson endorsing WW isn't such a bad thing. I'll see her picture on the wall at my meetings and I'll lose my appetite. ;)
Thursday, August 30, 2012
My Weight is a Fickle Beast
Weight at Start of week (8/18/12): 182.8
+/- at weigh in 8/30/12 -1.2 lbs two week total
Current weight 8/30/12 181.6
So last week I was up a lb this week I'm down 2.2 lbs, and that 2.2 lbs is only since Saturday. I'm always amazed at how much weight can fluctuate from day to day. For a two week period, I always manage to not lose ground on my weight loss. Even if I am up one week the next week I'm down what I gained plus a lb.
I'm certainly not complaining. It just goes to show you, don't get frustrated at a slight increase, power through and stay the course.
I'm feeling pretty awesome about how much weight I've lost. The more weight I lose, the more determined I am to reach my goal. I've got less than 5 lbs until I reach the halfway point. Sweet!
+/- at weigh in 8/30/12 -1.2 lbs two week total
Current weight 8/30/12 181.6
So last week I was up a lb this week I'm down 2.2 lbs, and that 2.2 lbs is only since Saturday. I'm always amazed at how much weight can fluctuate from day to day. For a two week period, I always manage to not lose ground on my weight loss. Even if I am up one week the next week I'm down what I gained plus a lb.
I'm certainly not complaining. It just goes to show you, don't get frustrated at a slight increase, power through and stay the course.
I'm feeling pretty awesome about how much weight I've lost. The more weight I lose, the more determined I am to reach my goal. I've got less than 5 lbs until I reach the halfway point. Sweet!
Sunday, August 19, 2012
The Tortoise and the Hare
Weight at Start of week (8/2/12): 185.4
+/- at weigh in 8/18/12 -2.6 lbs two week total
Current weight 8/2/12 182.8
Yes! I went on vacation and managed to still lose weight. Okay so I had a little help. I ended up with some sort of stomach bug and didn't really eat much on my vacation. Still we've been eating out a lot lately which makes it hard to stay on my points budget, but I've thought out every meal and made adjustments to lighten them up.
I'm down 31.2 lbs since February. Sure there are people out there who lose weight faster, even other people in WW. I think of it like "The Tortoise and the Hare." I'm not trying to say that people who lose weight faster are the hare, but rather I see it as a race against myself. Every time I've tried to lose weight quickly I've burnt out and given up. This time I'm the tortoise and I will finish the race!
+/- at weigh in 8/18/12 -2.6 lbs two week total
Current weight 8/2/12 182.8
Yes! I went on vacation and managed to still lose weight. Okay so I had a little help. I ended up with some sort of stomach bug and didn't really eat much on my vacation. Still we've been eating out a lot lately which makes it hard to stay on my points budget, but I've thought out every meal and made adjustments to lighten them up.
I'm down 31.2 lbs since February. Sure there are people out there who lose weight faster, even other people in WW. I think of it like "The Tortoise and the Hare." I'm not trying to say that people who lose weight faster are the hare, but rather I see it as a race against myself. Every time I've tried to lose weight quickly I've burnt out and given up. This time I'm the tortoise and I will finish the race!
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Plugging Along
Weight at Start of week (7/19/12): 186.8
+/- at weigh in 8/2/12 -1.4 lb two week total
Current weight 8/2/12 185.4
I definitely have my ups and downs and I'm not talking about my weight. Some days I'm thinking I'm on top of my game, others I feel like it's a lost cause. I am down 28.6 lbs, so I'm close to 30. I think when I reach 30 I will feel more empowered.
Had a great meeting today. A woman who started around the same time I did was down 34 lbs and reached her goal. She looks fantastic. While she had less to lose than I do, seeing how happy she was made me want that too.
Of course I'm not starting my week off right. I went and picked up Panda Express for dinner, way too many points. Oh well I'll just have to tighten up the rest of the week. I have to be good the rest of the week. I leave for vacation a week from today. The last thing I need to do is put on weight before vacation.
My plan for vacation is to not stress too much about my points, but not go crazy either. I'm hoping to come back and be up no more than a pound, but I'd prefer to maintain. Well I suppose I'd prefer to lose, but I'm trying to set a realistic goal.
I think the lost cause feeling comes from not being able to exercise. It makes me feel like a failure before I actually fail. I'm losing weight, but as I've said all along, I'm going to get to a point where I will plateau if I don't exercise. That impending doom is my cause for worry and stress.
Still I'm holding on hope that I will be able to start gradually exercising or at least move more. This vacation will be a challenge for me, I'm not going to have the comfort of my bed to stay in all day or near all day. It will be good for me to get away and will hopefully help me not gain weight. I just hope I'm not in above my head.
+/- at weigh in 8/2/12 -1.4 lb two week total
Current weight 8/2/12 185.4
I definitely have my ups and downs and I'm not talking about my weight. Some days I'm thinking I'm on top of my game, others I feel like it's a lost cause. I am down 28.6 lbs, so I'm close to 30. I think when I reach 30 I will feel more empowered.
Had a great meeting today. A woman who started around the same time I did was down 34 lbs and reached her goal. She looks fantastic. While she had less to lose than I do, seeing how happy she was made me want that too.
Of course I'm not starting my week off right. I went and picked up Panda Express for dinner, way too many points. Oh well I'll just have to tighten up the rest of the week. I have to be good the rest of the week. I leave for vacation a week from today. The last thing I need to do is put on weight before vacation.
My plan for vacation is to not stress too much about my points, but not go crazy either. I'm hoping to come back and be up no more than a pound, but I'd prefer to maintain. Well I suppose I'd prefer to lose, but I'm trying to set a realistic goal.
I think the lost cause feeling comes from not being able to exercise. It makes me feel like a failure before I actually fail. I'm losing weight, but as I've said all along, I'm going to get to a point where I will plateau if I don't exercise. That impending doom is my cause for worry and stress.
Still I'm holding on hope that I will be able to start gradually exercising or at least move more. This vacation will be a challenge for me, I'm not going to have the comfort of my bed to stay in all day or near all day. It will be good for me to get away and will hopefully help me not gain weight. I just hope I'm not in above my head.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Better Late Than Never
Weight at Start of week (7/12/12): 188.4
+/- at weigh in 7/19/12 -1.6 lb
Current weight 7/19/12 186.8
Okay cool. I'm down not only a pound for the week, but also down the amount I gained last week. I did a much better job tracking everything I ate this week. I also increased my fruits and veggies this week.
Since Sophia has been out of school, I've been late almost every meeting. I just have a hard time getting my butt in gear. At least I'm going.
I have more to say, but I'm too tired to try and make this blog coherent. So until next weekish.
+/- at weigh in 7/19/12 -1.6 lb
Current weight 7/19/12 186.8
Okay cool. I'm down not only a pound for the week, but also down the amount I gained last week. I did a much better job tracking everything I ate this week. I also increased my fruits and veggies this week.
Since Sophia has been out of school, I've been late almost every meeting. I just have a hard time getting my butt in gear. At least I'm going.
I have more to say, but I'm too tired to try and make this blog coherent. So until next weekish.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Insert Witty Title Here
Weight at Start of week (6/28/12): 190.8
+/- at weigh in 7/12/12 -1.4 lb (two week total)
Current weight 7/12/12 188.4
So all the excitement of being down 2 lbs last week was deflated this week with me being up 0.6 lbs. Not the end of the world though.
I know what I did wrong this week. Too many "bites" of food not tracked. I used less than half of my weekly points, but when you add up all the "bites" it would have been more than half. All week I would tell myself this can't be more than a point or two. Yup those add up, I just chose not to acknowledge that.
So this week I'll work harder on not eating things I'm not tracking plus weigh and measure more, my half a cup is more like 2/3 or 3/4... It will have to start tomorrow though... I already blew it today.
It was a rough day today. Little sleep last night, warm day, plus two rowdy kids stress got to me and I was sneaking "bites." Sure I should track my "bites" but I don't wanna. I'm too cranky. I'm sure I'll feel guilty tomorrow, but tomorrow will be a fresh start.
I also need to get back on track when it comes to eating 0 points foods (i.e. fruits and veggies). I was doing well at first because when I got hungry between meals, I'd grab an apple or banana. Now that my hunger between meals is curbed, I'm not eating them as much. Good news is with summer being here with warmer weather there are more options for fruits and veggies, plus I crave them more because of the heat.
My next goal needs to be to exercise more. I know I've said that before. I go back to the doctor a week from today. Let's see what the next step is going to be, because the pills she gave me for my arthritis didn't help. My hope is we can get my arthritis pain under control so I can move on to the fibromyalgia pain and start exercising.
+/- at weigh in 7/12/12 -1.4 lb (two week total)
Current weight 7/12/12 188.4
So all the excitement of being down 2 lbs last week was deflated this week with me being up 0.6 lbs. Not the end of the world though.
I know what I did wrong this week. Too many "bites" of food not tracked. I used less than half of my weekly points, but when you add up all the "bites" it would have been more than half. All week I would tell myself this can't be more than a point or two. Yup those add up, I just chose not to acknowledge that.
So this week I'll work harder on not eating things I'm not tracking plus weigh and measure more, my half a cup is more like 2/3 or 3/4... It will have to start tomorrow though... I already blew it today.
It was a rough day today. Little sleep last night, warm day, plus two rowdy kids stress got to me and I was sneaking "bites." Sure I should track my "bites" but I don't wanna. I'm too cranky. I'm sure I'll feel guilty tomorrow, but tomorrow will be a fresh start.
I also need to get back on track when it comes to eating 0 points foods (i.e. fruits and veggies). I was doing well at first because when I got hungry between meals, I'd grab an apple or banana. Now that my hunger between meals is curbed, I'm not eating them as much. Good news is with summer being here with warmer weather there are more options for fruits and veggies, plus I crave them more because of the heat.
My next goal needs to be to exercise more. I know I've said that before. I go back to the doctor a week from today. Let's see what the next step is going to be, because the pills she gave me for my arthritis didn't help. My hope is we can get my arthritis pain under control so I can move on to the fibromyalgia pain and start exercising.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Winning!
Weight at Start of week (6/23/12): 190.8
+/- at weigh in 6/28/12 -1 lb
Current weight 6/28/12 189.8
When an alarm outside went off and woke me up this morning, I was surprised to see it was 8:30. The girls have been getting up so early lately so I didn't even set my alarm. I didn't sleep well last night and the thought went through my head to skip WW and go back to sleep. I figured I can go on Saturday. But I made myself get my butt out of bed and go. Thank goodness for that outside alarm.
We were late, but we made it to the meeting today. Felt really good to go. Though the thought crossed my mind on the way there if I didn't lose any weight this week, I'm really going to wish I stayed home and slept.
I'm down another pound and 0.8 lb away from 25 lbs lost. Not too shabby! My belt is now to big and my wedding ring is getting easier and easier to put on. Probably will be down a pant size soon, may be even now, I haven't tried yet.
+/- at weigh in 6/28/12 -1 lb
Current weight 6/28/12 189.8
When an alarm outside went off and woke me up this morning, I was surprised to see it was 8:30. The girls have been getting up so early lately so I didn't even set my alarm. I didn't sleep well last night and the thought went through my head to skip WW and go back to sleep. I figured I can go on Saturday. But I made myself get my butt out of bed and go. Thank goodness for that outside alarm.
We were late, but we made it to the meeting today. Felt really good to go. Though the thought crossed my mind on the way there if I didn't lose any weight this week, I'm really going to wish I stayed home and slept.
I'm down another pound and 0.8 lb away from 25 lbs lost. Not too shabby! My belt is now to big and my wedding ring is getting easier and easier to put on. Probably will be down a pant size soon, may be even now, I haven't tried yet.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Slow and Steady
Weight at Start of week (6/7/12): 191.8
+/- at weigh in 6/23/12 -1 lb
Current weight 6/23/12 190.8
OK so technically my weight loss this week was 1.2 lbs, but I was up 0.2 lbs last week so my change from 6/7/12 is 1 lb. Lame, but I'm going to have weeks like that so I just need to push on.
Last week's meeting we celebrated my 16th week of WW. 16 weeks (well 17 now) I've lost 23.2 lbs. I'm happy with that since my goal has been 1-2 lbs a week. I'd say I'm right on target. I'm starting to get nervous that I'm going to hit a plateau soon. I've got to work on not getting discouraged if and when that happens.
+/- at weigh in 6/23/12 -1 lb
Current weight 6/23/12 190.8
OK so technically my weight loss this week was 1.2 lbs, but I was up 0.2 lbs last week so my change from 6/7/12 is 1 lb. Lame, but I'm going to have weeks like that so I just need to push on.
Last week's meeting we celebrated my 16th week of WW. 16 weeks (well 17 now) I've lost 23.2 lbs. I'm happy with that since my goal has been 1-2 lbs a week. I'd say I'm right on target. I'm starting to get nervous that I'm going to hit a plateau soon. I've got to work on not getting discouraged if and when that happens.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
How You Like Me Now?
Weight at Start of week (5/17/12): 196
+/- at weigh in 6/7/12 -4.2 lbs
Current weight 6/7/12 191.8
OK I know I haven't blogged for a while. I didn't go to WW last week because I was sick and the week before Sophia was sick, though I did go on the Saturday I just didn't get around to blogging.
Good news is I'm still on track. I have lost a total of 22.2 lbs since I started WW in February and today I received my 10% of my starting body weight loss key chain. I still have 51.8 lbs to lose to reach my goal, a long ways off, but slow and steady wins this race.
I can't say I feel much different though, I haven't really noticed my clothes fitting differently. Not yet anyway. That can be frustrating, still can't get my wedding ring on. yet I tell myself 22.2 lbs is no small feat. I keep telling myself when I get discouraged, that if I give up now all my hard work to lose 22.2 lbs would be lost. I realize it's not worth it. So I push on.
Sure I get lazy and don't track right away, but I tend to eat the same things so I know how many points it takes and whether it is in my points budget. If I don't know, I check the points. I've gotten burned by that a few times thinking "how bad could it be?" If I have to ask myself that, the answer is check the points because it will be bad.
I will keep on track. I will reach my goal.
+/- at weigh in 6/7/12 -4.2 lbs
Current weight 6/7/12 191.8
OK I know I haven't blogged for a while. I didn't go to WW last week because I was sick and the week before Sophia was sick, though I did go on the Saturday I just didn't get around to blogging.
Good news is I'm still on track. I have lost a total of 22.2 lbs since I started WW in February and today I received my 10% of my starting body weight loss key chain. I still have 51.8 lbs to lose to reach my goal, a long ways off, but slow and steady wins this race.
I can't say I feel much different though, I haven't really noticed my clothes fitting differently. Not yet anyway. That can be frustrating, still can't get my wedding ring on. yet I tell myself 22.2 lbs is no small feat. I keep telling myself when I get discouraged, that if I give up now all my hard work to lose 22.2 lbs would be lost. I realize it's not worth it. So I push on.
Sure I get lazy and don't track right away, but I tend to eat the same things so I know how many points it takes and whether it is in my points budget. If I don't know, I check the points. I've gotten burned by that a few times thinking "how bad could it be?" If I have to ask myself that, the answer is check the points because it will be bad.
I will keep on track. I will reach my goal.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Queue Up The Rocky Theme
+/- at weigh in 5/17/12 -4.2 lbs
Current weight 5/17/12 196 lbs
Yes! Yes! Yes! I did it! I'm below 200! 4 lbs in two weeks is great. Of course it helped I was sick for nearly a week, but the fact that I lost weight and didn't gain it back when I started feeling better is a huge accomplishment for me. In the past when I'd lose weight because I was sick, I'd gain it all back in a day or two. Not this time!
Two more pounds and I'm down 20! It feels so awesome. I'm really doing this. I almost got choked up seeing I was down below 200. I still can't get my wedding ring all the way on, but I'm getting closer. It won't be long now.
Friday, May 11, 2012
We interrupt your regularly scheduled blog
I didn't go to WW this week. I've been having stomach pains since last Saturday and couldn't make it yesterday. I considered going tomorrow, but after having Olive Garden tonight, I'm too scared to step on the scale. So I'm going to work extra hard this week to make up for dinner tonight and next week's blog will have two weeks worth of weight loss.I will say I rocked last week. Of course being sick helped.
So until next week.
So until next week.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Grumble Grumble Grumble
Weight at Start of week: 201.4
+/- at weigh in 5/3/12 -1.2 lbs
Current weight 5/3/12 200.2
When I started this I told myself I wouldn't get upset about any loss, no matter how small. I knew going into this that it was going to be a long journey. I knew this wasn't a quick way to get skinny and I knew it was more about lifestyle changes than anything.
But... C'mon! Really? 0.3 lb shy of being below 200? So close yet it feels so far far away. I was a rockstar this last week. I only used 7 of my weekly points, I even came in under a couple of days since I like to leave 1 or 2 points at the end of the day for a piece of WW chocolate or WW mini cake and I didn't even want it a couple of the days.
Dave even asked me when I got home if I took off my watch (I don't wear one, don't worry he knows that I hope). I told him I took off everything I'm legally allowed to take off in public.
Oh well. I'll have another banner week and next week I will for sure be under 200 lbs. At least I better be or there will be hell to pay if I'm not. I'm not sure yet what that hell will be, but trust me you don't want to see it. Or more likely, I'll just keep pushing on.
+/- at weigh in 5/3/12 -1.2 lbs
Current weight 5/3/12 200.2
When I started this I told myself I wouldn't get upset about any loss, no matter how small. I knew going into this that it was going to be a long journey. I knew this wasn't a quick way to get skinny and I knew it was more about lifestyle changes than anything.
But... C'mon! Really? 0.3 lb shy of being below 200? So close yet it feels so far far away. I was a rockstar this last week. I only used 7 of my weekly points, I even came in under a couple of days since I like to leave 1 or 2 points at the end of the day for a piece of WW chocolate or WW mini cake and I didn't even want it a couple of the days.
Dave even asked me when I got home if I took off my watch (I don't wear one, don't worry he knows that I hope). I told him I took off everything I'm legally allowed to take off in public.
Oh well. I'll have another banner week and next week I will for sure be under 200 lbs. At least I better be or there will be hell to pay if I'm not. I'm not sure yet what that hell will be, but trust me you don't want to see it. Or more likely, I'll just keep pushing on.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Ah Shoot!
Weight at Start of week: 201.4
+/- at weigh in 4/26/12 0
Current weight 4/26/12 201.4
Poop. Didn't gain so yay, but didn't loose either. So getting under 200 lbs will have to wait another week. I'm pretty sure it was the pizza I broke down and had on Tuesday. At that point I had already used 14 of my weekly points and was at a good place to stop using those points. The pizza caused me 10 more of those points.
I missed the WW meeting today, when I got there I realized Sophia left her backpack in my car. So Audrey and I ran inside, I weighed in (she got her sticker) and left to take Sophia her backpack. I'm not sure how helpful the meetings actually are though. I've gotten a couple of tips from the people who attend. Some are a crack up and are a good group of people. It can be a bit of an eye opener though, some of the women make a lot of excuses and makes me wonder if that is how I am.
Going in though is good for me, whether I stay for the meeting or not. The routine of going in and weighing in makes a big difference. When I don't feel like going, I make myself go. Although this summer when Sophia is out of school, I'll probably have to switch to Saturdays. I really don't want to take two kids with me. Audrey is good by herself, but put the two of them together and tell them to be quiet will be too much of a challenge. No matter how many video games I bring.
I want to take a moment and thank all of you who read this and have encouraged me in all of this. You have made more of a difference than you know. While I know I should be doing this for me, it is you who keep me going. When I'm down and want to eat what I want or not go weigh in, I think of all of you and what you would say. I don't like disappointing people. Having so many people to disappoint is what I've been missing in past attempts to lose weight. So thank you! It's a slow process and I hope you will be with me until the end.
+/- at weigh in 4/26/12 0
Current weight 4/26/12 201.4
Poop. Didn't gain so yay, but didn't loose either. So getting under 200 lbs will have to wait another week. I'm pretty sure it was the pizza I broke down and had on Tuesday. At that point I had already used 14 of my weekly points and was at a good place to stop using those points. The pizza caused me 10 more of those points.
I missed the WW meeting today, when I got there I realized Sophia left her backpack in my car. So Audrey and I ran inside, I weighed in (she got her sticker) and left to take Sophia her backpack. I'm not sure how helpful the meetings actually are though. I've gotten a couple of tips from the people who attend. Some are a crack up and are a good group of people. It can be a bit of an eye opener though, some of the women make a lot of excuses and makes me wonder if that is how I am.
Going in though is good for me, whether I stay for the meeting or not. The routine of going in and weighing in makes a big difference. When I don't feel like going, I make myself go. Although this summer when Sophia is out of school, I'll probably have to switch to Saturdays. I really don't want to take two kids with me. Audrey is good by herself, but put the two of them together and tell them to be quiet will be too much of a challenge. No matter how many video games I bring.
I want to take a moment and thank all of you who read this and have encouraged me in all of this. You have made more of a difference than you know. While I know I should be doing this for me, it is you who keep me going. When I'm down and want to eat what I want or not go weigh in, I think of all of you and what you would say. I don't like disappointing people. Having so many people to disappoint is what I've been missing in past attempts to lose weight. So thank you! It's a slow process and I hope you will be with me until the end.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Back in the game
Weight at Start of week: 203.6
+/- at weigh in 4/19/12 -2.2
Current weight 4/19/12 201.4
Yes! Yes! Yes! Great week. I really don't have much to say about it. I had one weak moment this week. But I'd say I rocked the rest of the week. My goal is to do the same this week. I want next week's weigh in to be under 200! I hope I can do it! That's really all I have to say this week. I did a better job measuring this week and I'd say it helped!
Oh and I made a delicious spicy cheese dip yesterday. I'd say it's better than the jar and it's pretty low fat. I'm quite proud when I make up recipes and they turn out good. Woohoo!
+/- at weigh in 4/19/12 -2.2
Current weight 4/19/12 201.4
Yes! Yes! Yes! Great week. I really don't have much to say about it. I had one weak moment this week. But I'd say I rocked the rest of the week. My goal is to do the same this week. I want next week's weigh in to be under 200! I hope I can do it! That's really all I have to say this week. I did a better job measuring this week and I'd say it helped!
Oh and I made a delicious spicy cheese dip yesterday. I'd say it's better than the jar and it's pretty low fat. I'm quite proud when I make up recipes and they turn out good. Woohoo!
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Need To Re-Group
Weight at Start of week: 202.8
+/- at weigh in 4/14/12 +0.8 lb
Current weight 4/14/12 203.6
Well that sucks. I gained the same amount I lost last weigh in. At least they zero each other out. Just not what I was expecting. I knew I didn't have a good week, but I didn't think it was bad. All week I found myself not caring. I don't mean I went all fast food crazy or anything like that. I just mean I didn't weigh or measure very often. I eye-balled it.Not smart dieting. I made up the excuse that since I had extra weekly points it wouldn't matter if I was over on my eye-balling.
What I've learned however, is the fewer weekly points I use, the better my outcome is at weigh in time. I used at least half my weekly points last week (not counting the overages from my eye-balling everything). That's the only flaw with the WW program. They claim you should still lose weight even using all of the weekly points. That hasn't been my experience.
But maybe it isn't a flaw after all. I think they figure the average person moves a lot more than I do. I don't exercise. I'm in too much pain to actually work out. I'm pretty much sitting or in bed all day. I move as little as possible. It's not that I'm lazy, I just hurt when I walk or stand.
Funny that they say exercise helps people with Fibromyalgia, but it hurts too much to exercise. They say aqua-therapy helps. I just don't have the money to join a gym. I ordered a Tai Chi dvd tonight. It's not the most invigorating work out, but it's a start.
Here is hoping I have a better week.
+/- at weigh in 4/14/12 +0.8 lb
Current weight 4/14/12 203.6
Well that sucks. I gained the same amount I lost last weigh in. At least they zero each other out. Just not what I was expecting. I knew I didn't have a good week, but I didn't think it was bad. All week I found myself not caring. I don't mean I went all fast food crazy or anything like that. I just mean I didn't weigh or measure very often. I eye-balled it.Not smart dieting. I made up the excuse that since I had extra weekly points it wouldn't matter if I was over on my eye-balling.
What I've learned however, is the fewer weekly points I use, the better my outcome is at weigh in time. I used at least half my weekly points last week (not counting the overages from my eye-balling everything). That's the only flaw with the WW program. They claim you should still lose weight even using all of the weekly points. That hasn't been my experience.
But maybe it isn't a flaw after all. I think they figure the average person moves a lot more than I do. I don't exercise. I'm in too much pain to actually work out. I'm pretty much sitting or in bed all day. I move as little as possible. It's not that I'm lazy, I just hurt when I walk or stand.
Funny that they say exercise helps people with Fibromyalgia, but it hurts too much to exercise. They say aqua-therapy helps. I just don't have the money to join a gym. I ordered a Tai Chi dvd tonight. It's not the most invigorating work out, but it's a start.
Here is hoping I have a better week.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
No Loss Too Small
Weight at Start of week: 203.6
+/- at weigh in 4/5/12 -0.8 lb
Current weight 4/5/12 202.8 lbs
Not a big number this week. Which is too bad because I think I did really well this week. Certainly better than the week of Sophia's birthday when I used all my weekly points (and then some) and still lost a pound. That's OK though, I'm not going to beat myself up about it. Better down 0.8 lb than up 0.8 lb I say.
This week might be a little tough. My cousin is coming into town and we will be doing some things around Seattle. Not that I plan on over indulging, I just know that we will be eating out and restaurants aren't always point friendly. We will be doing a lot of walking so that should help some.
On a side note, my Fibromyalgia pain has been pretty bad over the last few weeks. In fact I think that it is more than just Fibromyalgia. The pain has increased in my low back and hip. It's so bad that I've been having a hard time even getting around. Add in the throbbing headache I've been having and the dizzy spells, it isn't fun times for Kandice.
The new Rheumatologist I have... well sucks. Though I will say when I was there last week she said she thinks I have Spondylitis and sent me to get blood work done. She then told me I had high blood pressure and to start taking calcium, then said see you in four weeks. I know it doesn't take four weeks to get the results of the blood work. I made an appointment for four weeks, then found out I couldn't get the time off at work. So I had to reschedule and they had nothing for 3 weeks after that! I'm sorry but I can't wait a month and a half to get some relief!
So I went back to my primary care doc. He is a great doctor, but he is the first one to admit he doesn't know a lot about Fibro. I actually went in to get a referral for UW Medical Pain Clinic as we had discussed that previously. After I told him about everything that was going on, he agreed that UW is probably the next step, but he wants to get his hands on my MRI from last year and the results of the blood work from last week. He agrees with the Rheumatologist that there is something more going on than Fibro, he just doesn't want to send me to UW until he knows more.
In the meantime, he gave me a perscription for a painkiller and something to help me sleep. As you can imagine, he is a little hesitant about the painkiller since they can be very addicting. He knows though that it is temporary until I can get something else going. I'm trying to stay positive, because the something else is full of trial and error, and I've had nothing but error. I have to stay positive because I can't live like this.
I guess to sum up if I bite your head off, don't take it personal. I'm just in a lot of pain and it is making me a certified class A bitch. ;)
+/- at weigh in 4/5/12 -0.8 lb
Current weight 4/5/12 202.8 lbs
Not a big number this week. Which is too bad because I think I did really well this week. Certainly better than the week of Sophia's birthday when I used all my weekly points (and then some) and still lost a pound. That's OK though, I'm not going to beat myself up about it. Better down 0.8 lb than up 0.8 lb I say.
This week might be a little tough. My cousin is coming into town and we will be doing some things around Seattle. Not that I plan on over indulging, I just know that we will be eating out and restaurants aren't always point friendly. We will be doing a lot of walking so that should help some.
On a side note, my Fibromyalgia pain has been pretty bad over the last few weeks. In fact I think that it is more than just Fibromyalgia. The pain has increased in my low back and hip. It's so bad that I've been having a hard time even getting around. Add in the throbbing headache I've been having and the dizzy spells, it isn't fun times for Kandice.
The new Rheumatologist I have... well sucks. Though I will say when I was there last week she said she thinks I have Spondylitis and sent me to get blood work done. She then told me I had high blood pressure and to start taking calcium, then said see you in four weeks. I know it doesn't take four weeks to get the results of the blood work. I made an appointment for four weeks, then found out I couldn't get the time off at work. So I had to reschedule and they had nothing for 3 weeks after that! I'm sorry but I can't wait a month and a half to get some relief!
So I went back to my primary care doc. He is a great doctor, but he is the first one to admit he doesn't know a lot about Fibro. I actually went in to get a referral for UW Medical Pain Clinic as we had discussed that previously. After I told him about everything that was going on, he agreed that UW is probably the next step, but he wants to get his hands on my MRI from last year and the results of the blood work from last week. He agrees with the Rheumatologist that there is something more going on than Fibro, he just doesn't want to send me to UW until he knows more.
In the meantime, he gave me a perscription for a painkiller and something to help me sleep. As you can imagine, he is a little hesitant about the painkiller since they can be very addicting. He knows though that it is temporary until I can get something else going. I'm trying to stay positive, because the something else is full of trial and error, and I've had nothing but error. I have to stay positive because I can't live like this.
I guess to sum up if I bite your head off, don't take it personal. I'm just in a lot of pain and it is making me a certified class A bitch. ;)
Thursday, March 29, 2012
It's the eye of the tiger
Weight at Start of week: 206
+/- at weigh in 3/29/12 -2.4 lb
Current weight 3/29/12 203.6 lbs
OK I'm down 10 lbs since I started Weight Watchers. I'm very excited about that. I'm staying positive, but I'm still skeptical that this really does work. It just seems too easy.
I'm halfway to my mini-goal of 20 lbs. I picked 20 lbs as a mini-goal as that should be around the time my wedding ring will fit again. My real wedding ring. It's been probably a year and a half since I've been able to wear it. I went about a year without wearing a wedding ring. About 6 months ago I bought a $15 tungsten wedding band to wear in the meantime.
If I can maintain this weight loss rate, I should be able to wear it in a month and a half or two. That milestone will be cause of celebration. Not a food celebration the old me would have gone for, but maybe just a good ol' pat on my back with my left hand.
+/- at weigh in 3/29/12 -2.4 lb
Current weight 3/29/12 203.6 lbs
OK I'm down 10 lbs since I started Weight Watchers. I'm very excited about that. I'm staying positive, but I'm still skeptical that this really does work. It just seems too easy.
I'm halfway to my mini-goal of 20 lbs. I picked 20 lbs as a mini-goal as that should be around the time my wedding ring will fit again. My real wedding ring. It's been probably a year and a half since I've been able to wear it. I went about a year without wearing a wedding ring. About 6 months ago I bought a $15 tungsten wedding band to wear in the meantime.
If I can maintain this weight loss rate, I should be able to wear it in a month and a half or two. That milestone will be cause of celebration. Not a food celebration the old me would have gone for, but maybe just a good ol' pat on my back with my left hand.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
It's a miracle!
Weight at Start of week: 207
+/- at weigh in 3/22/12 -1 lb
Current weight 3/22/12 206 lbs
Well that was certainly unexpected. I had a bad week. I had 4 days in a row of temptation. It could have been worse. I made some changes or resistance in some of the temptations. However I gave in more than I should have.
I'm lucky I still managed to lose a pound. I'm going to push forward and work on resisting temptations.
+/- at weigh in 3/22/12 -1 lb
Current weight 3/22/12 206 lbs
Well that was certainly unexpected. I had a bad week. I had 4 days in a row of temptation. It could have been worse. I made some changes or resistance in some of the temptations. However I gave in more than I should have.
I'm lucky I still managed to lose a pound. I'm going to push forward and work on resisting temptations.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Shoot I Got This!
Weight at Start of week: 209.2
+/- at weigh in 3/15/12 -2.2
Current weight 3/15/12 207 lbs
Alright Alright! Down another 2 lbs! I've been doing this a month now and my total weight loss is 7 lbs. I'm feeling really good about this. I think this is the longest I've stuck to a weight loss plan.
I think the key to this is slow and steady. Too often I've tried to rush to lose weight. Fad diets don't work. Well I suppose they work in the sense you lose weight, but you lose too much too fast and I don't just mean weight. Weight Watchers isn't a fad diet, it teaches portion control among other things. I don't want to sound like a commercial for Weight Watchers, but after a month it seems easier and less scary than I thought it would be.
Let's see what month 2 brings.
+/- at weigh in 3/15/12 -2.2
Current weight 3/15/12 207 lbs
Alright Alright! Down another 2 lbs! I've been doing this a month now and my total weight loss is 7 lbs. I'm feeling really good about this. I think this is the longest I've stuck to a weight loss plan.
I think the key to this is slow and steady. Too often I've tried to rush to lose weight. Fad diets don't work. Well I suppose they work in the sense you lose weight, but you lose too much too fast and I don't just mean weight. Weight Watchers isn't a fad diet, it teaches portion control among other things. I don't want to sound like a commercial for Weight Watchers, but after a month it seems easier and less scary than I thought it would be.
Let's see what month 2 brings.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Wait What?
Weight at Start of week: 212.6
+/- at weigh in 3/8/12 -3.4 lbs
Current weight 3/8/12 209.2 lbs
I'm not really sure what to think about this weeks weigh in. Sure I'm down 3.4 lbs from last week. I'm not sure that is entirely accurate. I have a feeling that the scale last week was wrong. Which would be a good thing, because it would mean I didn't put on almost 3 lbs. It does however make things confusing as to what is exactly happening.
After I got home last week from my WW meeting, I weighed myself on my scale at home. It showed my weight at 209 lbs. I didn't think much of it since scales can vary. A friend suggested that before the WW meeting this week to weigh myself on my scale so I can compare with the WW scale. My weight? 208 lbs. It appears that the difference between the two scales is one pound. Therefore, maybe I didn't gain 3 lbs. Maybe I maintained more or less from the week prior. It also appears that my real weight loss for this week is 1 lb. I'm ok with that.
I'm going to keep doing what I'm doing. This should be a pretty good week for me. I'm not anticipating anything big happening. A friend bought me a pedometer for my birthday. I'm going to work on walking more. My pain and fatigue make it difficult for me to exercise, but maybe I can start slowly adding a few steps a day. I've been trying to take the stairs at work rather than the elevator. What I've found however, is how second nature taking the elevator has become. I don't even think about it. It's not until I'm at my desk, that I realize I took the elevator. I'm going to continue working on that.
Have a good week!
+/- at weigh in 3/8/12 -3.4 lbs
Current weight 3/8/12 209.2 lbs
I'm not really sure what to think about this weeks weigh in. Sure I'm down 3.4 lbs from last week. I'm not sure that is entirely accurate. I have a feeling that the scale last week was wrong. Which would be a good thing, because it would mean I didn't put on almost 3 lbs. It does however make things confusing as to what is exactly happening.
After I got home last week from my WW meeting, I weighed myself on my scale at home. It showed my weight at 209 lbs. I didn't think much of it since scales can vary. A friend suggested that before the WW meeting this week to weigh myself on my scale so I can compare with the WW scale. My weight? 208 lbs. It appears that the difference between the two scales is one pound. Therefore, maybe I didn't gain 3 lbs. Maybe I maintained more or less from the week prior. It also appears that my real weight loss for this week is 1 lb. I'm ok with that.
I'm going to keep doing what I'm doing. This should be a pretty good week for me. I'm not anticipating anything big happening. A friend bought me a pedometer for my birthday. I'm going to work on walking more. My pain and fatigue make it difficult for me to exercise, but maybe I can start slowly adding a few steps a day. I've been trying to take the stairs at work rather than the elevator. What I've found however, is how second nature taking the elevator has become. I don't even think about it. It's not until I'm at my desk, that I realize I took the elevator. I'm going to continue working on that.
Have a good week!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
You Take The Good, You Take The Bad?
Weight at Start of week: 209.8
+/- at weigh in 3/1/12: +2.8 lbs
Current weight 2/23/12 212.6 lbs
You don't know how much I don't want to write this blog entry. I've been dreading it all day. This is a huge blow to my confidence. However, I said I was in this good or bad. I will blog.
I honestly don't know where I went wrong this week. At least +2.8 lbs wrong. I had one "bad" day on Friday. I went out with co-workers after work. I overindulged at dinner, but I wasn't going to let it get me down. I'm confident I didn't go over my weekly bonus points (though I don't know for sure as I had to guess the nutrition, they don't provide it because they are too small) and I stayed within my points the rest of the week.
I could deal with maintaining my weight from last week, maybe even up a pound but nearly 3? I'm beyond frustrated. Everyone keeps telling me to stay positive and don't give up at the first setback. They're right, but right now I don't give a damn. I want to be mad.
Tomorrow, I'll start the day with a better attitude. But today, today I'm going to sulk.
+/- at weigh in 3/1/12: +2.8 lbs
Current weight 2/23/12 212.6 lbs
You don't know how much I don't want to write this blog entry. I've been dreading it all day. This is a huge blow to my confidence. However, I said I was in this good or bad. I will blog.
I honestly don't know where I went wrong this week. At least +2.8 lbs wrong. I had one "bad" day on Friday. I went out with co-workers after work. I overindulged at dinner, but I wasn't going to let it get me down. I'm confident I didn't go over my weekly bonus points (though I don't know for sure as I had to guess the nutrition, they don't provide it because they are too small) and I stayed within my points the rest of the week.
I could deal with maintaining my weight from last week, maybe even up a pound but nearly 3? I'm beyond frustrated. Everyone keeps telling me to stay positive and don't give up at the first setback. They're right, but right now I don't give a damn. I want to be mad.
Tomorrow, I'll start the day with a better attitude. But today, today I'm going to sulk.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
OK Now Were Talking!
Weight at Start of week: 213
+/- at weigh in 2/23/12: -3.2 lbs
Current weight 2/23/12 209.8 lbs
Yay! I lost 3.2 lbs this week. Very excited about that. It was a great week for me, I felt in control all week. Of the bonus points for the week I only used 17! I don't feel the least bit guilty for using those 17, since they say they factor those points into your daily points to allow room to indulge. I just didn't have the urge to indulge too much this week.
This week should be about the same as this last week. I don't foresee too many temptations so that's good. Next week though, might be tough. It's my birthday week. My favorite thing to do for my birthday weekend is eat out. I won't deprive myself, but I won't overindulge either. It will though, be my biggest challenge to date.
+/- at weigh in 2/23/12: -3.2 lbs
Current weight 2/23/12 209.8 lbs
Yay! I lost 3.2 lbs this week. Very excited about that. It was a great week for me, I felt in control all week. Of the bonus points for the week I only used 17! I don't feel the least bit guilty for using those 17, since they say they factor those points into your daily points to allow room to indulge. I just didn't have the urge to indulge too much this week.
This week should be about the same as this last week. I don't foresee too many temptations so that's good. Next week though, might be tough. It's my birthday week. My favorite thing to do for my birthday week
Thursday, February 16, 2012
So this isn't too bad
So I will blog on my progress on Thursdays since that is when I have my Weight Watchers meetings. :)
Starting Weight: 214
Weigh in 2/16/12: 213
Total loss to date: 1 lbs
Well I lost a pound in the last week. I was hoping for two, but I'll take what I can get. Better down than up.
There are changes I need to make. While I stayed within my Weight Watchers point limit for the week, I need to drink more water. I also need to have fewer cheat days. While I didn't go over my bonus points for the week, points aren't all created equal. I need fewer junk food cheats and eating out less. Shouldn't be a problem for the next week.
That's my plan. Take everything one day and week at a time. By doing that, it feels less of a burden. It feels completely possible.
Starting Weight: 214
Weigh in 2/16/12: 213
Total loss to date: 1 lbs
Well I lost a pound in the last week. I was hoping for two, but I'll take what I can get. Better down than up.
There are changes I need to make. While I stayed within my Weight Watchers point limit for the week, I need to drink more water. I also need to have fewer cheat days. While I didn't go over my bonus points for the week, points aren't all created equal. I need fewer junk food cheats and eating out less. Shouldn't be a problem for the next week.
That's my plan. Take everything one day and week at a time. By doing that, it feels less of a burden. It feels completely possible.
Monday, February 6, 2012
And so it begins
After hitting a bunch of dead ends in treating my Fibromyalgia, I'm left with only 1 real option. Weight loss. Being obese makes my symptoms worse and while loosing weight won't cure my Fibromyalgia, it will help minimize my symptoms.
So I've joined Weight Watchers. I've tried so many failed diets over the years. This time, I'm hoping that going to meetings will keep me accountable.
Today is day 1. So far so good. I'm feeling hungry right now, I think though it's all in my head. I've got my work cut out for me, but I'm determine to do it. I will try and blog my progress at least once a week. Hopefully that will also help keep me in line.
So I've joined Weight Watchers. I've tried so many failed diets over the years. This time, I'm hoping that going to meetings will keep me accountable.
Today is day 1. So far so good. I'm feeling hungry right now, I think though it's all in my head. I've got my work cut out for me, but I'm determine to do it. I will try and blog my progress at least once a week. Hopefully that will also help keep me in line.
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