156
Well it's been forever since I updated this, and, by forever, I mean twenty pounds ago. Twenty pounds gained, I should clarify.
I could get angry and beat myself up about it, or, I could buckle down and do something about it, which; is exactly what I am doing. This won't be easy, and here's why:
Several things have changed in my life. I have a new day job. This isn't to say that I quit my old day job; I merely added the hours that I spent at that job to the end of my day. So, I am working a lot.
I also have the added stress of an economy that is trying to kill me. Or, to kill the business that accounts for half of the hours that I work. The stress has contributed to the weight gain, as well to a general feeling of unhappiness and dissatisfaction with my life; hence the second job.
Second job may be my saving grace, however, because; Second (really first since it's nine-to-five) Job, gives me a sense of financial security and I actually enjoy it, and, the people with whom I work. The workplace also has a firm wellness philosophy, which is helping me with my plan to lose the weight.
And, what is that plan? Weight Watchers Online. Counting every point. Making better food choices and drinking water.
I also just purchased an elliptical, and, assuming my husband ever gets off his ass and assembles it; I plan on using it for the majority of my cardio throughout the winter.
Anyway, I'm back at it, is what I mean to say. My goal weight is 125, long-range. In the short-term, I will take whatever weight loss I can get, hoping for one to two pounds a week.
Fingers crossed.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Second Verse, Same as the First
Day two and I'm hanging in there. Actually, I'm doing better than hanging in; I'm swingin'. I haven't given in to the cravings for chocolate and fatty chips and I've managed to count every point, the good, the bad and the ugly. Surprisingly, it hasn't been as ugly as I thought it would be; I went over Points both days but, not by more than three or four Points and, really, doing so used my Discretionary Points which I have tried not to use in the past but; I figure I'm not eating crap so, I deserve to use a few of those Points.
Of course, once I get myself back in balance (for me); I'll try not to use those Points unless we are eating out or for other special occasions.
On the exercise front; there hasn't been any. I do plan to re-new my membership at the local gym later today, however. I hear they have a new stairclimber/treadmill device that is the Bomb and, back in the day, I utilized a Stairmaster into dust, such was my dedication to using it every day.
For strength, flexibility and core work, I will go back to DVDs at home, hopefully next week. I realize that I am taking baby steps here but, I figure baby steps are better than nothing.
Ultimate goal: Not to be the fat sister at Christmas. Really, is that asking so much of myself? I think not.
Of course, once I get myself back in balance (for me); I'll try not to use those Points unless we are eating out or for other special occasions.
On the exercise front; there hasn't been any. I do plan to re-new my membership at the local gym later today, however. I hear they have a new stairclimber/treadmill device that is the Bomb and, back in the day, I utilized a Stairmaster into dust, such was my dedication to using it every day.
For strength, flexibility and core work, I will go back to DVDs at home, hopefully next week. I realize that I am taking baby steps here but, I figure baby steps are better than nothing.
Ultimate goal: Not to be the fat sister at Christmas. Really, is that asking so much of myself? I think not.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
And Here We Go. AGAIN
Today is the first of November. I have lost so much ground over the past two months, it isn't even funny. In a mere 27 days, I will turn 43 and I am determined to feel good when I do. I might not look good but; I will definitely feel good, godamnit.
So, Day One of no processed sugar which, as we all know, is my nemesis; the biggest roadblock to my good health and decent eating habits.
I also intend to journal on the WW site daily (30 days, I can do that) and we'll see how I feel by the 28th.
So, yeah; back on the wagon. AGAIN.
So, Day One of no processed sugar which, as we all know, is my nemesis; the biggest roadblock to my good health and decent eating habits.
I also intend to journal on the WW site daily (30 days, I can do that) and we'll see how I feel by the 28th.
So, yeah; back on the wagon. AGAIN.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Goals for the Week
-Journal every bite of food on the Weight Watchers site.
-Exercise every day.
-Eat no processed sugar.
-Cut out crap carbs.
-Drink my water.
-Try to find a moment for meditation or relaxation every day.
-Exercise every day.
-Eat no processed sugar.
-Cut out crap carbs.
-Drink my water.
-Try to find a moment for meditation or relaxation every day.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Weigh-In
136
Which is actually a one pound loss over last week when my weight was 137 and I was too depressed to write a post.
I'm still depressed but, one pound less depressed.
This week: Focusing on staying within my daily points, avoiding sugar and crap carbs (pretzel thins, goldfish, etc) and, daily exercise.
I can do this. I just have to try a little harder.
Which is actually a one pound loss over last week when my weight was 137 and I was too depressed to write a post.
I'm still depressed but, one pound less depressed.
This week: Focusing on staying within my daily points, avoiding sugar and crap carbs (pretzel thins, goldfish, etc) and, daily exercise.
I can do this. I just have to try a little harder.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Things to Remember
When I am heavier, my bras pinch my boobs like an elderly woman pinches a toddlers cheeks. I enjoy the pinching about as much as the toddler.
When I am heavier, a roll (or twelve) of fat hinders my ability to roll into the fetal position in my sleep. The fetal position happens to be my favorite sleeping position so I roll into it a lot.
When I am heavier, an extra chin appears, making my neck look somewhat tumorous. No, tumorous isn't really a word but, you get the picture.
When I am heavier, my sleep patterns are shot to hell. I hate struggling to get out of bed in the morning.
When I am heavier, I care less about how I look and I make less of an effort to look good. Greasy ponytails are soooo Junior High.
When I am heavier, I feel less great about myself and that starts to affect how I live the rest of my life, how I care for my home, my children, my marriage, my job.
When I am heavier, I am less me even though there is more of me.
When I am heavier, a roll (or twelve) of fat hinders my ability to roll into the fetal position in my sleep. The fetal position happens to be my favorite sleeping position so I roll into it a lot.
When I am heavier, an extra chin appears, making my neck look somewhat tumorous. No, tumorous isn't really a word but, you get the picture.
When I am heavier, my sleep patterns are shot to hell. I hate struggling to get out of bed in the morning.
When I am heavier, I care less about how I look and I make less of an effort to look good. Greasy ponytails are soooo Junior High.
When I am heavier, I feel less great about myself and that starts to affect how I live the rest of my life, how I care for my home, my children, my marriage, my job.
When I am heavier, I am less me even though there is more of me.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Circling the Drain
Oiy.
I have not been doing well.
Actually, that is an understatement. I have, in fact, fallen off the wagon. Then, the wagon backed up and ran over me. A lot.
I have no excuse save for being an idiot and, really, what kind of excuse is that?
Luckily, despite the copious amounts of crap that I have been ingesting on a reglar basis, my weight is hovering at 136-137. This is due to the fact that I haven't completely given up on excercise, no doubt. Or, because I managed to develop enough muscle to require additional calories, whichever.
The fact is: I need to pull my shit together and kick sugar back out on the curb. I have no doubt that it is the return to a sugar-laden diet that has caused this backslide. Sugar is the devil.
Sugar makes me sluggish. It makes me tired. It's causing pain in my joints, particularly my big toe joint on my right side and, after the whole plantar facscitis deabcle; I'm kind of protective of my right foot. Obviously, sugar has to go.
Too bad that is easier said than done.
Still, I'm back in the saddle, on the wagon, in the groove, whatever. Starting today, I am rededicating myself to tracking Weight Watchers Points religiously, to avoiding sugar and processed foods, and to daily excercise, no matter how hot it is outside.
My short-term goal is to lose the six pounds that I have gained since hitting my most recent low of 131 pounds and my long-term goal is to finally reach 119. Hopefully by Christmas.
So, yeah...wagons ho.
I have not been doing well.
Actually, that is an understatement. I have, in fact, fallen off the wagon. Then, the wagon backed up and ran over me. A lot.
I have no excuse save for being an idiot and, really, what kind of excuse is that?
Luckily, despite the copious amounts of crap that I have been ingesting on a reglar basis, my weight is hovering at 136-137. This is due to the fact that I haven't completely given up on excercise, no doubt. Or, because I managed to develop enough muscle to require additional calories, whichever.
The fact is: I need to pull my shit together and kick sugar back out on the curb. I have no doubt that it is the return to a sugar-laden diet that has caused this backslide. Sugar is the devil.
Sugar makes me sluggish. It makes me tired. It's causing pain in my joints, particularly my big toe joint on my right side and, after the whole plantar facscitis deabcle; I'm kind of protective of my right foot. Obviously, sugar has to go.
Too bad that is easier said than done.
Still, I'm back in the saddle, on the wagon, in the groove, whatever. Starting today, I am rededicating myself to tracking Weight Watchers Points religiously, to avoiding sugar and processed foods, and to daily excercise, no matter how hot it is outside.
My short-term goal is to lose the six pounds that I have gained since hitting my most recent low of 131 pounds and my long-term goal is to finally reach 119. Hopefully by Christmas.
So, yeah...wagons ho.
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