I'm down 9.5 lbs! Good good

my first struggle

Well I'd have to say this week have proved to be a bit more challenging.  I made the mistake of not planning out meals and options well.  With that said, I still have been on track, but it has not been a breeze and I do not feel consistent this week.  Some days I went over, some I've been under, this cannot be a good habit.  I have even been terrible about tracking my food.....I've done it, but I wait til 11pm at night...again...not good.  So, I will be writing down a list of dinner plans for the week starting tonight and shopping for just those things.  DON'T LOSE MOMENTUM JENN! btw...-7lbs

A good feeling

You know its a good feeling when you begin to not only lose weight, but you see your stomach doesn't hang out quite as far, or your pants fit just a little bit better, or you don't feel comsumed by food but rather great when you know you've make good choices for that day. 

Back again!

I know its been a bit since I've posted-business has consumed me. 

Here's my Saturday weigh-in results: -5.4lbs!  I'm so excited that this seems to be working for me.  I don't feel deprived, and I'm learning a lot of new recipes.

I had a down side, when I entered my new information into the computer it informed me that I was losing weight too fast.  This concerned me because I don't want to do anything unhealthy.  After evaluating my circumstances, I've decided I'm not doing anything wrong and this is how my body is handling things.  I am eating my maximum points plus using around half of my weekly allowance points.  I'm eating a great mix of fruits, veggies, water, carbs, calories, as well as indulgences.  I don't feel deprived or overwhelmed nor do I feel like I'm being a Natzi about my habits, I give myself a bunch of wiggle room particularly with weekends and nights.  I'm also remaining active at work, and have yet to add in any extra exercise (besides shoveling the driveway). 

This weeks meals have included: steak, asparagus, and parmesan mushrooms; chicken and brown rice stir-fry; chicken fajitas; margarita pizza; and vegetable soup.  All of these were accompanied by fruit, cottage cheese, and other cheeses. 

My treats have included my soy lattes that I love, jello cocktail, chocolate and peanut butter graham cracker treats, bagel and cream cheese, and a small slice of cake with icing. 

Do I sound neglected???? nope! lol I'm enjoying this adventure and feel...and look....better and better everyday. 

My goals: find two more recipes to try, find a new dessert that I like and will both satisfy and keep me in my limits.

a long journey

I told someone recently "I spend 26 years of my life living unhealthy, now I will spend the next 26 years being healthy".  I am committed to do that, whether that means I am inconveniencing myself (or sometimes others).  This so far has been about the weight, cuz lets face it, I need to lose some and when those pounds melt away I get tunnel vision.  This morning I realized, again, its not about the weight (although I enjoy losing it), its about being healthy, setting a good example, and treating my body as the temple it is.  That's why I'm doing this post, not to lose weight and brag about it, so people can see my journey and hold me accountable as well as may be feel encouraged in the same way.  My friend Elizabeth said, "I don't care if it takes me 3 years, I'm going to get this right this time."  That stuck with me because she's right, it doesn't how matter how long it takes if you're willing to spend the rest of you life on that track.  It might take me a year before I feel comfortable, and I'm sure I'll make mistakes the rest of my life, but I have the rest of my life to live it right. 

I once told someone that people who change in an instant shouldn't be trusted because they didn't earn it.  People who crawl through the desert to find water are real; they've earned it, they appreciate it, and they don't take it for granted.  People who sit around and wait for it to rain in the desert are lazy and will probably die waiting or if they do get a drop of rain they wait around for the next one.  They spend their whole life sitting in one place waiting for change to come instead of discovering it themselves. 

To those people (who I used to be) I say to you: Be adventurous, who knows what you'll discover along the way through the desert.

Well today is good. Best i can tell i've lost 4.5 lbs. I'm hungrier today even though i've had lots of protein.

Well i think i need to plan weekends better. I didn't go over points (I don't think) but i have eaten things that are hard to track. Tips?

After my second weigh in i'm excited to say i survived birthday party with mexican food and cup cakes... -2.5lbs

Losing Weight?

So I think my Saturday weigh in is going to look good.  I feel like I'm down, and I cheated and monitor my scale regularly.  It took a huge effort to use all my points today because I didn't have an afternoon snack so i had to cram it into even meals.  I had steak tonight, asparagus, an orange, thin wheat bagel with butter and cheese, two cookies and a chai tea.  all totally my final 18 points.  not too shabby.

Good News

Well yesterday I was a little discouraged in the morning because I had gained 2 lbs (everyone assured me it was water weight), I was sure that I gained weight because even though I was eating all my points it was so much food I was constantly feeling full.  Well this morning I seemed to have dropped all and plus an additional 2lbs.  Now I know there is fluctuation in weight, but I also know my body's weight pretty and and can tell you as long as I don't go up tomorrow morning I have officially lost 2lbs.  I have been feeling pretty bad about not exercising yet, but have told myself I'd grace myself into this.

Friday night we're all going to dinner to celebrate my dad's 60th birthday, and it is at a very unhealthy restaurant, so I've been game planning on how to best accomplish eating here since I have weigh-in the next morning.  YIKES!

O and I decided that when I've lost 10% of my weight, I will reveal my starting weight, as well as my starting picture....EVEN BIGGER YIKES!

Well...i gained 2lbs as of last night and forgot my well planned lunch today. All i can do is laugh and acknowledge this is day 4 for me. Grace.

This is it....

I have decided to open a blog about my adventure with becoming healthy.

I'm hoping by opening this, that I'll stay accountable in the hard times, receive encouragement and support as hopefully give some back.

If anyone has advice or suggestions let me know.

I'll be posting some crazy details on my adventure as well as some pictures, progress (or heaven forbid regress).

....so...

YAY!