tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42384868424989822602024-03-18T21:25:34.963-07:00The Journey to a New MeMy journey to repair me - to get healthy and on the right trackLovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.comBlogger256125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-14598124430031113042013-08-26T08:02:00.000-07:002013-08-26T08:02:00.295-07:00Must. Have. Sugar!!!Hi everyone...or anyone....I am alive...although, according to all of the research I've done lately, I'm pretty close to dead. I read a book on PCOS and it scared me....made me think my days are numbered...and it's right...but in the book, it suggested meeting with a dieititian. I had treid to do this in the past but when I called, they'd ask me if I wanted surgery, if I had high blood pressure or if I was diabetic. The answer was no to all 3 questions....but wasn't the point of meeting with a dieititian so I wouldn't need surgery or have medical complications. So I tried weight watcher, I tried eating allergy free, I joined the swim team....but had the same results all 3 times...no weight loss....so I finally went to see a dieititian, one who specializes in allergies, weight loss and reproductive issues....and I'm doing a candida cleanse....and I am having the worst headache ever....but this is only for 2 weeks....and I am excited for where this is going!! I'll keep you all posted!!Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-81676364969417396622013-05-06T19:24:00.000-07:002013-05-06T19:24:02.043-07:00UpdateIt's been forever since I've blogged...for 2 reasons - 1. my computer died and it's hard for me to blog on my ipad and 2. I feel off the wagon....again. So today was day 1....again....up to where I started...no guarantees that this will be the final try...I'm aiming for 10 pounds...no time limit. And I joined a Master's swim team. My motivator right now is to shrink enough to wear more attractive swimwear. And I started a FB support group so I've gotten other people involved...here I come 10 pounds!!<br />
Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-48968498267752512932013-02-15T17:14:00.000-08:002013-02-15T17:14:06.474-08:00Dissapointed yet again...weight is up...and I can't seem to coordinate diet and exercise at the same time. Lately I've been doing awesome with the exercise but give myself permission to eat whatever...I'm back to square one on Sunday...grocery shopping, no allergy foods, pre-made meals, counting all my points and working on my success handbook from WW. I'm going to try to go to meetings too...this is just so frustrating!!Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-42632658903805564272013-02-13T10:55:00.000-08:002013-02-13T10:55:00.122-08:00Liebster AwardMary Fran nominated me for the Liebster Award....I figured it would be fun to play along.....<br />
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Here’s how it works-<br />
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The rules:<br />
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Each blogger posts 11 random facts about themselves.<br />
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Answer the questions the tagger has set for you<br />
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Choose 11 new bloggers to pass the award to/nominate<br />
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Come up with 11 new questions to ask your nominees<br />
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Go to their page and tell them about the award.<br />
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No tag backs!<br />
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11 Random Facts:<br />
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1. I am hypermobile. I can do full splits and backbends and touch my thumbs to my wrists. This used to be cool, when I was ten. Now, it's resulted in 3 reconstructive surgeries because I've dislocated 3 joints...opps!<br />
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2. I play the saxophone. I started when I was 9 and continued through high school. I haven't played it much in the last 10 years as I haven't really had much of a need to, but I always wish I'd continued.<br />
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3. I have a Masters degree from an Ivy League college. I didn't have aspirations to go to an Ivy but when I was looking at schools, I wanted to move to Philly and this school had a wonderful program...I am proud to say I have an MSW from the Universary of Pennsylvania.<br />
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4. My favorite car is the Honda Civic. I've owned 3 (currently own 2 of them). They are fuel efficient and fun to drive. All three have been 5 spds!! I take pride on my driving skills!<br />
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5. I am cat people all the way...I had 2 cats growning up (my first cat lived to be 18, my mom has the other as he always liked her better), 2 cats from my husband before we got married that we lost in 2010 and 2011 and now my girls...I like cats more than I like people and my furbabies are always my priority.<br />
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6. I am left handed....one of the many who are in our "right" minds. I used to be embarrased about being a lefty because I wasn't like everyone else, but now I think it's pretty cool!<br />
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7. I am adopted. I was adopted when I was 6 weeks old. I love my parents and am forever grateful for the life they gave me. When I was 21, I had the opportunity to meet my biological sister. She has given me one nephew and one baby on the way. Our mother died when I was 15 years old so I never had the opportunity to meet her but I hope she knows I'm doing ok!!<br />
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8. I work part time as a gymnastics coach and have spent a summer coaching at the US Gymnastics Training Center in Huntsville TX. I have met Kym Zmeskal and Dominique Moceanu. I love gymnastics!!!<br />
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9. I married my high school sweetheart. We didn't start dating until the end of high school for me but my husband was a year behind me so we've been together for 13 years and married for almost 6....I never would've thought I'd marry someone from so early in my dating life!!<br />
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10. I cake decorate on the side. I'm not a master chef but I really enjoy baking. I've done birthday cakes, wedding cakes, grooms cakes, cupcake....I love it!!<br />
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11. I am allergic to everything!!! I get allergy shots weekly for seasonal stuff like dust and tree and grass and CATS!!! But I'm also allergic to tons of foods....strawberries, milk, cheese, gluten, yeast, eggs, almonds, peanuts, rice, corn, potatoes, pork, tomatoes....there's more....I still eat this stuff....or I'd be starving....but too much and I'm sick as a dog!!<br />
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Questions Mary Fran asked:<br />
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1. If you could change one thing in your life what would it be? I would never have allowed myself to get this fat. I wasted my entire 20's being a big girl...I don't want to do the same with my 30's.<br />
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2. What is your favorite color? Purple<br />
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3. If you could go on a vacation anywhere in the world...where would it be? Why? Ireland. It's so green and historic and a totally different culture. That being said, I'm afraid to leave the country but I'd like to see some of the MidWest!<br />
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4. What is your favorite thing about your body? My feet. They're cute and thin and have a tattoo on one of them but unlike the rest of me, they always fit!!<br />
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5. If you were shopping right now..what store/department would you be in? Target...it's on my list for tonight....I like browsing all the departments but usually end up picking up food and household items.<br />
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6. Favorite type of book to read? Anything light. My full time job is so heavy that the mental reads are tough for me. I can plow through romance novels at lightening speed!<br />
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7. Longest distance you have ever ridden on a bike? 200 miles. I do a charity ride called Tour DaVita. It's a bit longer than 200 miles but I haven't been able to ride it all yet. I hope to be able to some day in the future!<br />
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8. Glasses, contacts or perfect vision? Contacts....and glasses and an astigmatism....since I was 7.<br />
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9. Toenails...painted or au natural? Usually au natural but I'm going for a pedicure tonight as a treat for myself!!<br />
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10. Best thing about your life?The whole package - I love my jobs, my support symstem, my pets....owning a home....just one more thing and then it's complete.<br />
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11. What kind of car do you drive? 2004 Honda Civic!<br />
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My questions:<br />
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1. What did you want to be when you were growing up?<br />
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2. Lefty or righty?<br />
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3. Any piercings or tattoo...if yes, what and where?<br />
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4. What was the best job you ever had?<br />
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5. What is your middle name? How do you feel about it?<br />
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6. Do you have any pets. If so, type, age and name?<br />
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7. If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?<br />
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8. Do you play an instrument? If so, what?<br />
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9. Are you multilingual....what else do you speak?<br />
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10. How many hours a night do you sleep?<br />
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Anyone who wants to participate!! I don't have such great readership but I'd love to see more people here!!<br />
Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-54625609208118874772013-02-03T13:29:00.001-08:002013-02-03T13:29:27.485-08:00Today was my last workout in my 30 day challenge!! I can't believe I made it!! But you know what, I'm going to aim for a workout every day, because there's no excuse and it's what I need to do to defeat this issue. I've been getting compliments too so it must be working!!I wasn't very good this week but I just went grocery shopping so here's to a great week!!Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-81827627484756232322013-01-23T19:26:00.001-08:002013-01-23T19:29:39.005-08:00Absent....I didn't mean to be....in fact, I swore this year I'd write more than last year. It appears I've found my mojo....I'm currently in the middle of exercising 30 times in 30 days. I'm on day 17. And I'm still doing WW. My weight isn't moving but in the past, when I started exercising, I noticed an immediate gain and then I'd give up. I've never stuck it out long enough to know if I could lose weight with diet and exercise. So right now, I'm not so focused on the scale...more the results. I'm feeling better...and I took measurements in December so when this 30 days is up, hopefully I'll see a difference there. I've made it a priority to get my exercise in so I've done all kinds of activities, including Zumba with my PS Move - what a workout!! I hope everyone else is continuing to be successful in their journey!Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-74513121438425610412012-12-31T17:32:00.001-08:002012-12-31T17:32:40.197-08:00Nervous2012 is wrapping up in a rather anticlimactic way. Aside from having lunch with my husband's uncle, we've done nothing but watch TV/movies....and have no plans to do anything different for the rest of the evening. I just read some fb post and other news stories that have sombered me up....Each new year bring a renewed sense of resolve and of course I plan on jumping back on the food bandwagon...I've been eating like a wild woman the past 2 days...but I feel like change is coming...and not necessarily in a good way or bad way...it's been my experience that odd numbered years bring bad things...though I got married in '07...and lost my pumpkin in an even year...I just feel like life is very different from how I planned it, that I'm missing out on opportunities, that I'm holding myself back by not following through or making the tough decision...so I look forward to 2013 with trepidation...I don't know what it will bring but I hope it brings strength to me...strength to stick with my weight loss journey, to battle through whatever difficult times are ahead and to direct myself towards where I want to be...Happy New Years to all!Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-13494091934644052172012-12-20T15:51:00.000-08:002012-12-20T15:51:11.335-08:00I've been slacking on posting and I apologize to anyone who still reads my blog...but I have an excuse....I've been at the gym....4 times per week....and eating much better and meal planning...so for the time being, I'm going to go with it because I am doing well and I am hoping to keep adding these little successes together to equal my entire story...Happy Holidays everyone!!Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-77356367487749343152012-12-05T16:18:00.000-08:002012-12-05T16:18:35.932-08:00Today was a prime example of why I'm still fat. I had plans all day to go to the gym after work. I ate a little bad knowing I'd work it off and have a salad for dinner...except I skipped the gym, snacked while I made dinner and ate a cheeseburger and fries (made at home) pluse 5 single package of whoppers, 2 dove chocolates and two packages of fruit snacks. I feel gross and hopeless....and I don't know how to push through that. All I do is sabotage....I want to be a success story!!Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-64954069043274687432012-11-21T21:04:00.000-08:002012-11-21T21:04:08.633-08:00The PlanSo...I came back from vacation and couldn't find my groove....I left it in Vegas...and then I got my period and went on a 4 day binge.....I was insatiable...but I was determined to face the music, sure that my weight gain would kick my butt back into gear....I was up 4 pounds, I'm down 2 of those. But I have a plan for December....I'm referring to the 12's of Christmas....Starting Monday, it is my goal to make it to the gym 12 times and to lose 12 pounds before Christmas morning. I'm even going to start a WW challenge for it too...12 pounds will put me into the 230's...a number I haven't seen since I lost my dad...and I was only there for a second and not in a healthy way. I am paying for WW but making stupid choices...so I will get through Thanksgiving, Black Friday and my birthday and I will recommit!! Does anyone else have holiday weight loss plans?Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-81012943161403685162012-11-12T08:35:00.001-08:002012-11-12T08:35:09.342-08:00Recap of the Fall ChallengeI'm so glad I participated in the fall challenge!! I want to thank everyone for their encouragement and for giving me some new blog friend's. I draw a lot of inspiration from people on here and glad to see so many motivated women!!. Secondly, I'm glad this coincided with my decision to start WW. I just looked at a progress report though and I only lost 2.8 in the last 4 weeks. I know I shouldn't be disappointed, but I am. I guess I'd planned on losing 5 pounds per month....wasn't a crazy number but just ahead of a pound per week and I've fallen short this past month. I can't be surprised at myself though as I've not been the most faithful. I've tried to go back and track but I'm sure I'm missing little bits here and there....and I've been using more and more of my weeklies which means I don't lose as much. I guess I just need to refocus and keep trying....I can't wait to get through the holidays....they are not joyous for me!! Thanks again to all of the support from my fall challenge buddies!Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-90483809193228760472012-11-07T17:56:00.001-08:002012-11-07T17:56:43.326-08:00Extreme walkingWeek 7's challenge was to try a new activity or push yourself harder. Due to my usually time constraints,walking in my usual activity. While we were on vacation, we walked more than I've ever walked. I've been wearing my Fitbit for about a year and I've only come close to 20,000 steps once. I hit is several times and my weekly average was we'll over 10,000. I'm nervous to see this week's weigh in... It probably won't be great but I don't feel guilty about what I did because I was far more active than usual so I did something new and pushed myself harder!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdrTKc2aOdB2sxygUj8OjAol7fALVCdtclr5lvUXX9Sy-lj1koiTkM0-l2Gvd2pckCKjKn2JdIXEoGgiOztF2CHIupdgBaEupjQ6D4wIXJUaR5GVK2atOQl1wlhKfJ2gxAsMtlBzvXQVo/s640/blogger-image--2058081579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdrTKc2aOdB2sxygUj8OjAol7fALVCdtclr5lvUXX9Sy-lj1koiTkM0-l2Gvd2pckCKjKn2JdIXEoGgiOztF2CHIupdgBaEupjQ6D4wIXJUaR5GVK2atOQl1wlhKfJ2gxAsMtlBzvXQVo/s640/blogger-image--2058081579.jpg" /></a></div>Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-70005224756928073942012-11-06T04:51:00.001-08:002012-11-06T04:51:45.675-08:00Post vacation weigh inNot too shabby!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDkmaD9qSf7rMrnpoZ0fravq3yzW4HrXB6DAJY7AZZJsX5iVxxXBxSoLjU5UDi7uuDTwyQ55dlFe5hcLELVYJtOtw6VXJAqp1EdtD2BXdq0nG0lCGYyRgXhxBKiW074Bz8kx53Y_iGCIM/s640/blogger-image--1562538404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDkmaD9qSf7rMrnpoZ0fravq3yzW4HrXB6DAJY7AZZJsX5iVxxXBxSoLjU5UDi7uuDTwyQ55dlFe5hcLELVYJtOtw6VXJAqp1EdtD2BXdq0nG0lCGYyRgXhxBKiW074Bz8kx53Y_iGCIM/s640/blogger-image--1562538404.jpg" /></a></div>Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-14518398238356464402012-10-24T19:59:00.001-07:002012-10-24T19:59:07.078-07:00245.6....3.4 pounds less than WW... 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This is a tough one for me because 100% of the time, I don't like anything about me. I'm not rolling in self esteem. So, here goes...<br />
1. I like my feet. I know this seems weird since many people don't like feet to start with but they're my favorite body part on me. They are long and lean, easy to dress, always fit. I have a tattoo on my left foot and it looks cute in sandals. So that's a safe body part.<br />
2. I am generous. I will give you money, the shirt off my back, my last free moment...whatever you need...it's yours!<br />
3. I have a great sense of humor. I can make most people laugh and I love to tease people. Laughter is definitely good medicine.<br />
4. I can bake and cake decorate like it's no one's business. I am by no means the greatest, but my cupcakes and cake make people smile and I like making people happy.<br />
5. I love the way my eyes change color. They can be blue, grey or green and any shade in between. They always give me away.<br />
6. I love my teeth. They're all in there, mostly straight and generally white. My husband says I have chicklet teeth!<br />
7. I have a great memory...hope it sticks with me because it's nice to remember where you met someone, a personal detail, the reason why you're doing something or how to get somewhere. <br />
8. I love that I look like my parents, because I'm adopted and I love the story that allows me to tell. My past has helped to make me who I am.<br />
9. I love that I love sports. I like to work out and be active. I love to be involved in sports and love my gymnastics team. I wish I had more time to be involved with more activities.<br />
10. I love my motivation. When I want something I go after it. I stick with it and I achieve it.<br />
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How bout everyone else - how are your lists coming? Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-2347443666017259282012-10-16T04:26:00.001-07:002012-10-16T04:26:58.315-07:00247.6....that's what the scale says today. Not sure I believe it since I had a gain by WW standards but I will take it!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTIRt7d_V0g5zfv_teW9n88OCKTkvXfkF9GFari7ToqOKYx7voazpXRHJeYgijLSBlPr2RN5Z5eAhXBkmT_I-3b-7nCQkAx7VR_dNRoH6pkju-KBqAgu1eMynfS3slj3V6aTO3uj72KOs/s640/blogger-image--129572462.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTIRt7d_V0g5zfv_teW9n88OCKTkvXfkF9GFari7ToqOKYx7voazpXRHJeYgijLSBlPr2RN5Z5eAhXBkmT_I-3b-7nCQkAx7VR_dNRoH6pkju-KBqAgu1eMynfS3slj3V6aTO3uj72KOs/s640/blogger-image--129572462.jpg" /></a></div>Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-15773720850141605802012-10-10T10:07:00.001-07:002012-10-10T10:07:14.151-07:00What I am thankful for<div><p>I am thankful for my pets. These two girls filled a huge hole in my heart after we lost our boys. They make me smile and laugh but they also stress me out....they are my family and i dont know what I would do without them! </p>
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I found out today I didn't get the job transfer....things have been just plain yucky and my eating hasn't been the greatest....so I'm bummed...my WW weigh in was better but I'm keeping it honest....hopefully Saturday's weigh in looks better.</div>
Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-73324721008456600842012-10-07T12:25:00.001-07:002012-10-09T19:07:06.056-07:00Week 4Well here I am, 4 weeks into my current weight loss journey and this may be my most successful attempt. I don't know what's made this time click, or why WW even works for me....except it is. For the first time in a few years, I am hopeful that I can change my life. And that is good right now since I feel hopeless for so many other reasons. So let's start with my WW weigh in - I'm down to 249.4....250 seems to be the number I get stuck at so if I lose a little this week or even maintain, I'm finally under it for more than a flash. .4 pounds and I've lost 10 pounds....4 pounds and I've lost 5 percent....so tangible. My challenge for this week's fall challenge is to talk about what my plans are for the next 4 weeks...unfortunately and fortunately, my next 4 weeks include a weeks stay in Las Vegas....I'm hoping that doesn't ruin my weight loss but I'm fairly confident that I can even manage to lose! My goal for the next 4 weeks is to increase my activity. I'm not going to the gym, or working out with my trainer friend or even walking/running/hiking/biking....I need to do these things most days...I've noticed that I lost a bit of weight in my arms and I look flabbier...I have a ton of weight to go so I'm afraid I'm going to look like I've melted when all is said and done so my goal is to earn at least 15 activity points each week. Hope everyone else is doing well!<br />
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Opps so I didn't read the week 4 challenge completely...I needed to have 3 goals. So here they are:<br />
1. At least 15 points of activity per week<br />
2. Only use activity points and not points plus points for the week (this excludes my vacation week)<br />
3. Show a loss after my trip to Vegas!Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-13585871124274755982012-10-02T14:12:00.001-07:002012-10-02T14:12:25.469-07:003rd weigh inIt says 248.6. I don't really believe it but I have been having some bad days and haven't been eating much. At least there's some positive... I think I'm missing something tho.... Was there something I was supposed to do, or something due for next week?<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZnajxpXtH9L1CHr1IY9DESzhiyZhLJVgNviCIzDuxt2lj4ySsTqbPIdi6zkwtzhnRk1EvvOJ1Ek1MK937Zc179MQcSJoJHE-RFxTA44ifke4xgHDEwzQcLIwnb2OLLARILPQ3dfUE-A/s640/blogger-image--1234326745.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZnajxpXtH9L1CHr1IY9DESzhiyZhLJVgNviCIzDuxt2lj4ySsTqbPIdi6zkwtzhnRk1EvvOJ1Ek1MK937Zc179MQcSJoJHE-RFxTA44ifke4xgHDEwzQcLIwnb2OLLARILPQ3dfUE-A/s640/blogger-image--1234326745.jpg" /></a></div>Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-49707113929929578052012-09-29T16:32:00.000-07:002012-09-29T16:32:01.768-07:00Finding the ray of sunshine on a cloudy dayI recently applied for a transfer at work as I work nearly an hour away from home. The perfect opportunity arose and I finally felt confident to go for it. I had my interview yesterday. It was wonderful. And then it all crumbled. I made a big mistake, one that can't be corrected and it snowballed from there. I will probably have a corrective action against me and therefore would be unable to transfer. I have other reasons why this transfer was the next great step in moving towards my goals. So I'm am stuck in my current location/position and now have to do some soul searching about whether or not I want to stay where I'm at or look for another position. I'm too emotional right now to figure out anything that deep but I have decided to focus on my other job and my life outside of work...I need to make myself help to counteract all of the negativity I feel at work.<br />
Anywho...I was in an awful mood this morning so I went to weigh in and decided to skip the meeting. I kept telling myself that I just wanted to lose 1.4 to say that I'd lost 5 pounds...I've just been feeling unsuccessful...it's hard to brag about 3 pounds...especially after 3 weeks. So, I hop on the scale and the woman says 4.6. So I'm thinking I only lost one pound. I was so dissapointed. I looked at her and told her as much, saying I wished I'd cleared 5 pounds. She was like, no, that's what you lost this week, you're down 8.2 total. It's hard to be joyful when so much about my job is in the air....but this was my ray of sunshine for today.Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-33332209235315678972012-09-27T17:48:00.001-07:002012-09-27T17:48:31.945-07:00HungryThis week I've been starving. I'm making good choices and working out but I'm still over my points most days. I still have 35 points plus left until tomorrow but I used activity points. I really want to lose 1.4 this week to say I've lost 5 pounds but I feel like this is taking forever and I'm afraid I'm not tough enough to make it.Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-80304746691690324672012-09-25T15:18:00.001-07:002012-09-25T15:18:07.928-07:00Week twoHere's my weigh in and my previous post was about my new recipe... I'm having a good time and this was perfect timing! <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxP7LqaEYpz62HfSi6LF-po1SWABs8xEekSsNEt9L7HgDIkoDgRtXZeXxfPMCCanGMOh_cwwLc4D1iZmJZGb1vrM6rL1MrxKLC1cYAKBJiGgjarj3c35n0B_clXVmghUmcUxMWrl12Qek/s640/blogger-image--1583897173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxP7LqaEYpz62HfSi6LF-po1SWABs8xEekSsNEt9L7HgDIkoDgRtXZeXxfPMCCanGMOh_cwwLc4D1iZmJZGb1vrM6rL1MrxKLC1cYAKBJiGgjarj3c35n0B_clXVmghUmcUxMWrl12Qek/s640/blogger-image--1583897173.jpg" /></a></div>Lovebug6100http://www.blogger.com/profile/00487818142891851511noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238486842498982260.post-7487453265995958542012-09-23T17:11:00.001-07:002012-09-23T17:11:15.586-07:00New recipe for the fall challenge<div><p>I admit I wasn't all that creative because we have so much food in the house, I didn't feel like shopping. But I've never made mashed cauliflower. I just took a head of cauliflower and boiled it. Then I mashed it. I used about 2/3 cups of light butter amd garlic sea salt, pepper and chives. I finished it off with a sprinkle of parmesan. It's yummy!</p>
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