Well, yet another weigh in has come and gone. I actually love going to my Weight Watcher meetings. Some people like to just come and weigh in and do not stay for the meeting. Actually, I do this sometimes if I don't have time to stay. But I get so much out of those meetings if I stay. Whether it's a recipe or two, or just a bit of inspiration, I always come away with something I can use.
The trick with the WW meetings is to make them your own. The meeting I go to is the most convenient time for myself and my two buddies to attend. I have been to other meetings that I might like the leader more but to me, it is more important to have the friends to go to the meeting with. I have done WW many ways and it always works best if I have buddies to be on the program with me.
This week, a couple who have lost a whole bunch of weight shared some products that they have purchased that are really low in points. That is really helpful stuff if you ar looking to try different things. Last week, the leader discussed exercise and how it can really boost your weight loss efforts, even if it is only 20-30 minutes a day. So I walked a lot last week. It did help because I wasn't exctly following the program very well last week. I ate out a lot and didn't keep track of points like I should have. But I walked just about every day and sometimes twice a day. I wasn't sure what to expect when I got on that scale this week. But, alas, I lost another 1.8 pounds. That brings me to a total of 13 pounds lost so far. Not bad.
I know I need to get better about writing things down. That is always the first thing I stop when I'm on WW. I get comfortable and know the points value of the things I eat regularly and so I don't write it down. But I know this is dangerous. So, I will work on that.
Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts
Monday, April 19, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Progress is being made!
Well, apparently some people actually read this thing. I've heard from a few people recently that were wondering if I fell off the Weight Watcher wagon since I haven't posted in a while. Sorry 'bout that. The answer is no. I am still riding the wagon, although, I will say at times it's a bit bumpy, never the less, I'm still hanging on. I just haven't been inspired to blog. Call it writers block, laziness, whatever. So reader, I apologize! I will make an effort to blog more regularly.
So I know what you really want to know is how much weight have I lost, right? HA! If I told you right away, what else would we have to talk about???
Honestly, it has been slow. But I'm really ok with it. Old Tina would get discouraged and give up. New Tina don't play dat. I realize that a. I am older hence, a slower metabloism and b. because of my stupid knees, I can't exercise like I used to. About a half hour of walking and I'm done, in pain and need to rest. So I don't move as much, which makes everything move slower, if ya know what I mean.
So I am just going to keep on going and gradually increase my activity. Which brings me to my new goal. I really, really, really want to participate in the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure on Mothers Day (May 9) this year. That is less than a month away. It's only a 5K (3.1 miles) which is nothing if all your parts work right. My parts are not working like they used to so it will be a huge challenge for me to finish. My husband doesn't want me to do it because when I did the race 2 years ago, was when my knees really went south. But I want to try. I hope he will not only understand, but do the race with me.
So that is what I am working towards. I have been trying to get out at least once a day for 30 minutes of walking. Then I come home and do my PT exercises to strengthen my knees and hips.
I have to admit, since being on Weight Watchers and eating better, I am feeling tons better too. So I have more energy to get out and "train" plus the weather is getting nicer and that makes it a lot easier.
So I guess I will tell you what you want to hear. So far on the program, I have lost11.4 pounds. I know it doesn't seem like a lot in 7 weeks but like I said before, I'm ok with slow and steady. If I can just keep doing what I am doing, I will be sporting a bikini by summer 2011! Or at least I should be in a comfortable size and feeling healthy. As we used to say in my Mary Kay days, How do you eat an elephant??? One bite at a time! Baby steps.....
So I know what you really want to know is how much weight have I lost, right? HA! If I told you right away, what else would we have to talk about???
Honestly, it has been slow. But I'm really ok with it. Old Tina would get discouraged and give up. New Tina don't play dat. I realize that a. I am older hence, a slower metabloism and b. because of my stupid knees, I can't exercise like I used to. About a half hour of walking and I'm done, in pain and need to rest. So I don't move as much, which makes everything move slower, if ya know what I mean.
So I am just going to keep on going and gradually increase my activity. Which brings me to my new goal. I really, really, really want to participate in the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure on Mothers Day (May 9) this year. That is less than a month away. It's only a 5K (3.1 miles) which is nothing if all your parts work right. My parts are not working like they used to so it will be a huge challenge for me to finish. My husband doesn't want me to do it because when I did the race 2 years ago, was when my knees really went south. But I want to try. I hope he will not only understand, but do the race with me.
So that is what I am working towards. I have been trying to get out at least once a day for 30 minutes of walking. Then I come home and do my PT exercises to strengthen my knees and hips.
I have to admit, since being on Weight Watchers and eating better, I am feeling tons better too. So I have more energy to get out and "train" plus the weather is getting nicer and that makes it a lot easier.
So I guess I will tell you what you want to hear. So far on the program, I have lost11.4 pounds. I know it doesn't seem like a lot in 7 weeks but like I said before, I'm ok with slow and steady. If I can just keep doing what I am doing, I will be sporting a bikini by summer 2011! Or at least I should be in a comfortable size and feeling healthy. As we used to say in my Mary Kay days, How do you eat an elephant??? One bite at a time! Baby steps.....
Friday, February 26, 2010
Weigh in tomorrow!
Well, I'm almost done my first week on "program" and I'm feeling pretty good.
Today was a bit of a challenge because we got more snow. This has been the snowiest winter on record, or something like that. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind a bit of snow. It's so beautiful and peaceful. The first time. Then is just gets dirty and gross and I just want it to go away. We have had several large storms here this year. Being from Colorado, I am used to snow, but that doesn't mean I have to like it. Anyway, my instinct on these snowy days is to just stay inside, watch movies or read and, you guessed it...EAT! When I am at work and hungry, it is much easier to pace myself. I know I only brought so much food, which I packed in the morning, carefully calculating the points value. But at home, I know that I am only limited by the contents of my pantry! So, while I admit that I didn't have the fruits and veggies I should have today, I was still able to stay within my points! YIPEE!!! I weigh in tomorrow morning and I'm looking forward to it, cause I know I've lost something. I can't wait to see how my girlfriends did!
Today was a bit of a challenge because we got more snow. This has been the snowiest winter on record, or something like that. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind a bit of snow. It's so beautiful and peaceful. The first time. Then is just gets dirty and gross and I just want it to go away. We have had several large storms here this year. Being from Colorado, I am used to snow, but that doesn't mean I have to like it. Anyway, my instinct on these snowy days is to just stay inside, watch movies or read and, you guessed it...EAT! When I am at work and hungry, it is much easier to pace myself. I know I only brought so much food, which I packed in the morning, carefully calculating the points value. But at home, I know that I am only limited by the contents of my pantry! So, while I admit that I didn't have the fruits and veggies I should have today, I was still able to stay within my points! YIPEE!!! I weigh in tomorrow morning and I'm looking forward to it, cause I know I've lost something. I can't wait to see how my girlfriends did!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Day 0
Weigh in! It's such a blessing that have friends who have decided to take this journey with me.
Someday I will post my starting weight but not yet. Suffice it to say, it is the most I've ever weighed. Ugh!
Today I will get organized, plan meals grocery shop, etc.
Dave and I went out to dinner, my "Last Supper" so to speak...Chicken Parmesean.
Someday I will post my starting weight but not yet. Suffice it to say, it is the most I've ever weighed. Ugh!
Today I will get organized, plan meals grocery shop, etc.
Dave and I went out to dinner, my "Last Supper" so to speak...Chicken Parmesean.
Blogging again only this time with a purpose!
Hello reader!
So I've decided to start blogging again. Only this time, I actually have something in mind to write about. It's a story that I've written and rewritten, never with a happy ending. I'm hoping this time will be different.
It's my weight loss journey. I've been on it many times before. Why will this time be didfferent? Well, I have to say, I'm feeling pretty motivated right now. Of course, It's only day two!
Over the years, I've learned a thing or two about losing weight.
It's interesting that I wasn't heavy as a child or teeneager. As a young adult, I put on a couple of extra pounds but I was still pretty happy with my body. It was only during my 2 pregnancies that I gained weight that I never really completely got rid of. Over the years, I've lost aned gained the same 15-20 pounds over and over again. When I gain it back, it brings friends. Now at almost 45 years old, my body is betraying me. My feet, ankles and especially my knees are constantly in pain when I stand or walk. Which makes exercise not only difficult but very painful. A catch 22, if you will.
Another obstacle is my hypoglycemia. When my blood sugar starts to drop (when I get hungry) I get shaky, confused, dizzy, hot and feel like I'm going to pass out. It's a terrible feeling that i have lived most of my adult life trying to avoid. The only way to stop these syptoms is to eat. I can't let myself get too hungry.
So I have to eat a lot and I have trouble exercising. Naturally, I gain weight.
So why will this weight loss attempt be different? It has to be. If I want to make it to 50, 55, 60 and beyond, I must get this weight off and keep it off.
So I'm putting it all out there...for everyone to see! Feel free to hold me accountable!
So I've decided to start blogging again. Only this time, I actually have something in mind to write about. It's a story that I've written and rewritten, never with a happy ending. I'm hoping this time will be different.
It's my weight loss journey. I've been on it many times before. Why will this time be didfferent? Well, I have to say, I'm feeling pretty motivated right now. Of course, It's only day two!
Over the years, I've learned a thing or two about losing weight.
It's interesting that I wasn't heavy as a child or teeneager. As a young adult, I put on a couple of extra pounds but I was still pretty happy with my body. It was only during my 2 pregnancies that I gained weight that I never really completely got rid of. Over the years, I've lost aned gained the same 15-20 pounds over and over again. When I gain it back, it brings friends. Now at almost 45 years old, my body is betraying me. My feet, ankles and especially my knees are constantly in pain when I stand or walk. Which makes exercise not only difficult but very painful. A catch 22, if you will.
Another obstacle is my hypoglycemia. When my blood sugar starts to drop (when I get hungry) I get shaky, confused, dizzy, hot and feel like I'm going to pass out. It's a terrible feeling that i have lived most of my adult life trying to avoid. The only way to stop these syptoms is to eat. I can't let myself get too hungry.
So I have to eat a lot and I have trouble exercising. Naturally, I gain weight.
So why will this weight loss attempt be different? It has to be. If I want to make it to 50, 55, 60 and beyond, I must get this weight off and keep it off.
So I'm putting it all out there...for everyone to see! Feel free to hold me accountable!
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