Second Weigh In...

Wow... two weeks can slip by really fast. I know I need to write more, so I apologize. I have been prepping for Abby's 3rd Birthday and the errands and tasks involved consume my days. Things have been good though over the last two weeks. I have cheated a few times on the soda front, but due to the sinus headaches they were practically needed. I have also felt very challenged and a tad discouraged over the last week.

During one of our walks, a car full of older teenage boys drove past mooing and oinking at us. While weight has been a battle a good portion of my life, I have never had this happen to me. It was hard not to feel upset and completely discouraged. Its this type of behavior that causes so many who struggle with their weight to lose faith in the cause and give up. The world has its trends and issues and obesity is the newest target. The several reality shows and series I see out there dont help. Instead of shedding light on the struggles many go through when it comes to weight and offering ways to help, they seem to just make a mockery of the issue and create and even less healthy environment for those who do struggle and want to change. Obesity is a disease of addiction and can be just as debilitating as anorexia or bulimia. Luckily, little pathetic teenage boys wont stop me. I mean hey... I was out on a three mile walk and they were driving in a car that mommy and daddy bought. Ugh, I weep for the future. I wont say it didn't sting and make me want to cry but I certainly didn't rush home and eat a box full of sugar either. Which was great because today was weigh in!

So, drum roll please..... I am now at XXX.X pounds which means a loss of...

2.8 Pounds

For a total loss to date of...

6.9 Pounds

I hope this continues. That was not the 2 pounds per week I was hoping for but I was doing more yoga and Pilates at home this week due to a pinched nerve in my hip, so the muscle building may have slowed the actual scale loss. Oh well, I will take it. Ten to fifteen pounds generally produces a loss in clothing size and I am starting to see it! On to the next week and hopefully more loss!

First Weigh In

After being offline for 3 days, which was more then I could handle especially since I had a ton of things to do, I am back. This week has gone great! I could be better with what I eat, but I have definitly cut down on needless snacking and eating based on my mood. Unless I know I am actually hungry and need to eat, every time I feel the need to eat something or grab something sugary, I go clean something up or do another load of laundry. It helps. Although it doesnt help with the Monica Geller reputation I seem to have these days. Anyway... back to the task at hand.

It was weigh in time this morning! I dont think I explained it clearly, but because I started to become obsessive about numbers and over using the scale in my bathroom I have decided to do a weigh in once every two weeks. Between that time I am not allowed to use the scale. I think stressing about the numbers on the scale takes away from the actual weight loss effort. So, drum-roll please, after weigh in I have lost...

4.1 Pounds

That averages to 2.05 pounds per week, which is an excellent start! If I can keep this average up I will be at my weight goal within 64 weeks. Not bad! I feel great about myself right now. Now its off to get a bite to eat and then walk with Jen. Thanks Jen for being my walking support!

Issues with Posting

Hi Everyone!

Sorry I have been MIA! I have had some issues with the blog and being able to post. Its been a bit of a bummer for me, but now it seems as though things are back on line and I am ready to go! To catch up this last week had its ups and downs. The heat has put a major damper on some of my exercise routines and even working out indoors has had its issues. The weather looks to be changing now and will be bringing more bearable temperatures. So now we can get back into a better schedule of working out and walking with Jen. My next goal... a new pair of shoes! Mine are getting old and worn down, to the point of not having arch support, causing some major pain in my right foot. It hasn't stopped me, just slowed me a little in the distance I walk and my pace. A little rest and some new shoes will fix that. Looking forward to another great weekend and a wonderful week. My first weigh in is coming next Thursday! Fingers are crossed!

Catching Up...

Well the holiday weekend certainly kept us busy, but I did my best about being conscious of food and all that I should be at the moment. So here is a short breakdown of how the last four days have gone...

Thursday

Thursday I woke up at 5:30am, threw on my workout clothes (yes I own them), shoes and took Jack for a walk. This was a goal of mine and I met it. Jack is a tad hard to walk, mainly because he wants to sniff and get into trouble, so we had to walk down the middle of the street so that I could move at a pace that was good for me. We walked about 1.13 miles before heading home. Later that day I took the girls to the park. It turned out to be a gorgeous day so I thought I would take advantage of it before another heat wave set in. We had a great picnic, with lots of yummy fruits and veggies. Later that day we headed to my friend Jens house and walked again. This time I did our walk pushing a double stroller with two kids in it. I would say counting the weight of the stroller itself plus the two girls I was pushing nearly 80 pounds around. Our walk was almost three miles up and down some pretty steep hills. I was tired by the time we got home, but I felt great! Just over 4 miles walked, great eating and I met my goals for the day. Cant complain!

Friday

Friday the heat came back, making it hard to go out again. I cant wait until November when the California summer ends. I woke up at 4:30am with a splitting headache so I did not meet my goal of walking Jack. I was disappointed but there was no way I could get up and walk feeling that way. After getting some rest, I started my day with the girls. To stretch out and take it easy I decided to do some yoga for the day instead. I had a lot of fun with the girls who tried to mimic the movements with me. I wish I had someone there with me to video and take pictures, because it was very cute. That night the girls went over to visit with Grandpa and Nana and Shaun and I had the chance to go out. This was my first attempt at eating well at a restaurant. I did ok, but luckily I ate very well during the day to compensate.

Saturday

Saturday was a pretty low key day. Shaun and I went out to breakfast at IHOP. Oddly enough, on their menu is a section with breakfast plates that are less then 500 calories. I chose a yummy Veggie Omelet with fruit that was only 350 calories. Not bad. It was a lot to eat too! Lunch and dinner were minimal and nothing to bay an eye at. The one thing that made my day was my Skinny Vanilla Latte. A Grande (thats a medium in non Starbucks terms) is only 130 calories. Not too bad. Even though I did not get out and exercise, it was a great day. I was feeling pretty good!

Sunday and Monday

Well Sunday and Monday were a challenge. On Saturday we traveled up to Solvang and well, its a Solvang. A Danish town full of yummy foods and pastries. I wasnt horrible, but I am sure I didnt stay within my usual good parameters either. We had an early dinner at The Little Mermaid Restaurant where I enjoyed a Danish meatball, Danish Sausage, mashed potatoes, yummy gravy, veggies and of course red cabbage. Yeah I know, Red Cabbage? Its pickled and tart and so very yummy. I was embracing my Danish blood. And before we left, we had to stop by one of the bakeries for a treat or two. It was well worth it though and I think that you should have splurge every now and then. I still feel great and I wouldn't change a thing. Monday has been a blur, but I was good and healthy. Walked a lot and ran some errands. Pretty low key and nice after a busy weekend.

Info to Come!

Its been a busy few days, but full of great things and wonderful achievements. I am feeling very proud of myself and feeling good. After the wonderful day I had on Thursday, I felt a bit tired on Friday so I parred things down. I still managed to keep to good things though. More to come later on!

First Goal Met!

Good Morning Everyone!

Ok I did it! Got up this morning, although I cant say I jumped up the minute my alarm went off, and took Jack for a really nice walk. We walked 1.13 miles in just under 24 minutes. Yeah I know to many that's slow, but for me it was a nice pace without the girls. I have to say it was nice getting up and watching the sun come up. According to SparkPeople, that's about 163 calories burned for today so far. I also go walking with my friend Jen and her twins in the early evenings with the girls. Hopefully that's something I get to do today as well. That walk is nearly 3 miles and its a lot of hills while pushing a double stroller with over 50 pounds of children in it. Its a great workout and its something I hope to do multiple days a week!

Well, so far so good. Two of two goals have been kept up with... no soda and walking Jack in the morning. Things are looking great!