Holy Guacamole!

14 days straight! Can you believe it? I have worked out for 14 days in a row!

Now, don't think I didn't consider not doing it. As a matter of fact, on Saturday I almost didn't because I was beat, the kids were being difficult in putting them down and I had cleaned the garage after all, and doesn't that count for some exercise points?

But no, I decided to get my Wi out! I haven't done that in a while and I forgot how much fun it was. Before I knew it I had 30 minutes of cardio in and decided to play some of the strength training games. I did it last night too. As a matter of fact, dh is trying to exercise every day as well and he decided to Wi after me!

Oh, and the bonus news...I am down 2 lbs this week! It is the first time in a long time that I have lost 2 lbs...Makes it feel so worth it!

And the scale says....

DOWN! 1.5.

Not a huge number, but a number none the less...and in the right direction. I ate well, exercised and stayed away from junk. I love the way I feel when I am doing this right.

And Day 8 for exercise. Yeah!!!! Got to keep it up. Only 81 days left!

weekly weigh in...

Weight Tracking Summary
Your current weight :
199.7 lbs
Weight change since your last recorded weight
+2.2 lbs
Total weight change to date
-37.3 lbs

I am only surprised that I didn't gain more. Sigh. I just gave up this week and then figured what the hell...bad move...
okay, ready for the new week. Just get me thru this weekend. Please.

weekly weigh in...

Weight Tracking Summary
Your current weight :
197.5 lbs
Weight change since your last recorded weight
-1.1 lbs
Total weight change to date
-39.5 lbs

I really don't know how I did it. I expect next week to be a reality check, but I am going to do my best to keep the points low and the exercise points high...

Sigh...Slow and steady.

weekly weigh in...

Weight Tracking Summary
Your current weight :
198.6 lbs
Weight change since your last recorded weight
-0.7 lbs
Total weight change to date
-38.4 lbs

The good news...I lost.
The bad news...only .7 in 2 weeks
The good news...that is while I was traveling

can't think of anything else. So there you have it. Slow and steady...baaaah!

weekly weigh in...

Weight Tracking Summary
Your current weight :
199.3 lbs
Weight change since your last recorded weight
-1.1 lbs
Total weight change to date
-37.7 lbs

I figured that since you all knew my weight I may as well start adding it. Low loss, but it was all I needed to get to one-derland! I am so happy about that.
A bit of a rough weekend. Ds had a bday party and the food was okay but the cake was awesome. I did my best to send it all off to others and we just had a small amount around here last night. It is now gone (I had guest and served it to them).
have a wonderful day!

weekly weigh in...

Weight change since your last recorded weight
-1.5 lbs
Total weight change to date
-36.6 lbs

I feel alot like the little engine that could. I think I can...I think I can...I think I can...Slow and steady. No matter how frustrated I am, it is working, just much slower than I want (and slower than the last time...think age and 2 kids did that to me?).
Anyhoo, I am not 100% happy with the amount...I will tell you my weight now and then why I am frustrated, even though I am not quite to where I wanted to be.
Okay...if I bury this in enough text, maybe no one will really read it. Sigh...200.4 is what I weighed in at this morning. I was really hoping for that 2 lb loss this week to take me into the 100's. One-derland, so to speak.
Also, TOM started last night which I know made me bloat. I can feel it. And I am leaving for Sacramento momentarily and travel and my diet don't normally go well. I am going to do the best I can. I have a whole suitcase of snacks to try and maintain.

Okay, see you all later!

weekly weigh in...

Weight change since your last recorded weight
-0.7 lbs
Total weight change to date
-35.1 lbs

A loss is a loss so I will take it. I did really well at the beginning of the week but the weekend kind of got me. I was at a lot of places that had NOTHING healthy and there was no way to go and get anything. I did a lot of "snacking" to try not to eat the stuff that was too bad, but I did end up eating things that would normally never cross these lips.
I am 1.9 lbs from my mini goal so hopefully I will get it this week. I am really going to try. I am taking work out clothes to work today so I can take a walk...since I get paid to do it. Also, still writing everything down.

weekly weigh in...

Weight change since your last recorded weight
-0.5 lbs
Total weight change to date
-34.4 lbs

I expected more, but after Saturday am grateful with what I got. It was hard. We were traveling and they had NOTHING to offer that was healthy. I did my best eating small portions and drinking tons of water but at some point I was starving and gave in. I tried to minimize the damage yesterday.

Oh well. I am still working at this and still have the drive. It is just frustrating when your control is challenged...and you lose. Sigh.

Okay, this week will be great. Have things packed. Plan on going to the store tonight to get some fresh veggies and fruit. I may make some of my 1 pt muffins tonight too. They are really helpful. I don't travel again for 2 weeks so I have time to catch up, so to speak.

weekly weigh in...

Weight change since your last recorded weight
-1.2 lbs
Total weight change to date
-33.9 lbs

I have to say, I am a little disappointed. I worked REALLY hard this week and wrote down EVERY little thing I put in my mouth. I worked out. I drank a ton of water.

I kind of think the weeks prior finally caught up with me though. Sigh.

Oh well, keep on trucking, right? I am still down and plan on doing the same thing this week. I am going to be traveling over the weekend but will take tons of snacks so I don't overeat.

13 lbs by halloween. I can do it...

weekly weigh in...

Weight change since your last recorded weight
+0.6 lbs
Total weight change to date
-32.7 lbs

I forgot to post this yesterday. Well, maybe forgot is a little strong...more like deliberately refused.
I started TOM and it always seems to make me go up. No matter what I do. I also think that I haven't been as "honest" as I should be when tracking my points daily. I have been doing it in my head so yesterday I got back to writing everything down.

Dh and I are working on saving gas and conserving some of our enviroment so we have started walking places that are nearby. On Sunday we walked to Target to get a few things and last night we walked to get our frozen yogurt. Last night we had to walk fast so I earned 4 exercise points in that hour. Totally burned off that yogurt before I even ate it. :-)

weekly weigh in...

Weight change since your last recorded weight
-0.7 lbs
Total weight change to date
-33.3 lbs

I was a little nervous to step on the scale last week...so I didn't. It was with good cause. I ended up gaining 3 lbs and I just refused to put it in here. I know, I should have, but the fact that I am reporting it, is something.
Anyhoo, I worked hard this week, drank a ton of water and am down, some...
I have had a hard time catching up on sleep and everything else, that is why I haven't posted. Sorry.
Hope you all are well and I will try and catch up later today.

weekly weigh in...

Weight change since your last recorded weight
-0.8 lbs
Total weight change to date
-32.6 lbs

I suppose I shouldn't complain...

We are leaving for Vegas on Wednesday, I fly to Colorado on Thursday, am in my cousins wedding on Friday, fly back to Vegas on Saturday and drive home on Monday. Crazy weekend...and again, how to keep the eating under control. Ugg.

weekly weigh in...

Weight change since your last recorded weight
+0.4 lbs
Total weight change to date
-31.8 lbs

I am home now. I had to come back to work and I feel horible that I had to leave my cousin. They unplugged the life support on Sunday and as of last night he was still breathing on his own. It is really sad. His body is maintaining itself but there really is nothing left. My cousin is falling apart but at least I was with her when she really needed me. She has come to terms with this, as difficult as it was. Thank you for all your kind thoughts and prayers.
As you can see, I am up, but not much. I am actually okay with it. Tom started yesterday and I have had LITTLE water lately so I guess it is okay. Back to the plan today.

weekly weigh in...

Weight change since your last recorded weight
-1.1 lbs
Total weight change to date
-32.2 lbs

I guess I did okay, even w/the excessive amt of points in cough drops!

Weekly Weigh In...

Weight change since your last recorded weight
-0.7 lbs
Total weight change to date
-31.1 lbs

Not much of a loss this week, but I will take it considering how I ate. I really didn't do "bad," so to speak, but I ate over points most nights. I was just HUNGRY. Also, dh had his bday on Saturday and I took him out to the Aloha Grill which is yummy stuff. A steakhouse. We had a bottle of wine, an appetizer (I only had one piece) and a piece of pie for dessert. It was a small piece and we split it. Yesterday I was really hungry in the am and just tried to eat light in the evening.
New week and all is well. I did get to my pedicure goal tho. I am only 2.9 lbs from my mini goal I set for my cousins wedding which is on 8/8 so I guess I am doing okay. I tried on some dresses the other night and they fit, off the rack. I am not happy with how they fit...my stomach is a mess, but otherwise they were almost too big. Got to LOVE that!
Hope you all have a fabulous day!

Weekly Weigh In...

Weight change since your last recorded weight
-2 lbs
Total weight change to date
-30.4 lbs

and the wisdom of wwol...

WAY TO GO! You've just lost another 5 pounds. Keep up the awesome work! Here's a special tip from another dieter that we thought you might enjoy:
"Instead of giving in to cravings, binges and unplanned eating, I ask myself, 'Do I want it?' No I don't. 'Will I eat it?' No I won't."— Yvonne

I was worried after yesterday. I stayed in points (i did use flex) but I think I ate some "heavier" items than usual and they usually affect my wi...I drank so much water last night in an attempt to pee it all out. I can't believe I admitted to that. I don't know. I think it kept me awake more than helped me keep the weight down. The only thing that is good is that all the salt I ate yesterday has to be out of my system.

How did you all survive the holiday?

Weekly Weigh In...

Weight change since your last recorded weight
-1.1 lbs
Total weight change to date
-28.4 lbs

Weekly Weigh In...

Weight change since your last recorded weight
-1.9 lbs
Total weight change to date
-27.3 lbs

So there you have it. I drank TONS of water this weekend in an effort to stay hydrated and keep my loss up and it seems to have worked. I am actually below the weight I was last summer when I hit my low...before the mindless eating and being unaccountable began! Woot!!!!!

Wanted to thank my girls for slapping my hand. The application is almost done, I just have someone proof reading it now. I hope to fed-ex it by the end of the week...the position closes on the 2nd so I think by Thursday should be good.

Weekly Weigh In...

Weight change since your last recorded weight
-1.4 lbs
Total weight change to date
-25.4 lbs

Woot!