Weight Watchers

I joined Weight Watchers again last Saturday... and according to them, I lost a whole pound between January and last Saturday.. woohoo, not. So maybe Weight Watchers will help me out. I'll let you know. I've done pretty good so far this week. I hope to continue. =)

It's been 3 weeks.. but I'm finally down again!

137.6!

I know I haven't posted in a while. But I know the last 2 Fridays my weight was going up from my last weigh-in, which was 138.8.

This week I tried something different. This won't be a long term thing, but I did Slim Fast this week. I have been having the biggest problem sticking to healthy eating. I have enjoyed going to the gym, but I can't seem to control my food intake.

Slim Fast is different than it used to be. You actually incorporate more than just a shake for breakfast & lunch & then a sensible dinner. I've actually been eating more fruits this week than I normally do. But this is just helping me get my head wrapped around the calorie intake I need to be eating to lose weight. I'm not going below 1200, because I know you're not supposed to and Slim Fast tells you not to as well. And if I'm hungry I will have a small snack.

So I just wanted to share. It feels great getting farther away from the 140 mark. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Friday Weigh-In

Well I weighed myself this morning and I was 138.8. I don't remember what my last weigh-in on here was, but I don't think I'm that far off from it.

I went to the gym today and I enjoyed it. I was definitely sweating! I'm also glad that I have someone to go with. That makes it so much more fun I guess you would say. I don't really feel like I'm walking around aimlessly. I'm looking forward to going tomorrow as well!! YAY! Happy weekend!

I've been bad..

I haven't blogged since April 23rd!! I should be ashamed. I have not been doing very well on the weight loss journey. I haven't been writing down what I have been putting in my mouth. Last week I didn't exercise at all. I haven't even posted my weight in a few weeks...

BUT!!!! The last 2 days I have written down what I've eaten, along with the Points. And I have stuck to my Points. I went walking yesterday. And today I joined the gym. Now, I have joined lots of gyms in my lifetime... but today I actually joined with a couple of people; my walking buddy & my fiancée. So now I actually have people to work out with.

Now, maybe I will get in gear and lose some weight! I have 4 months and 21 days until my 30th birthday (yikes!) and 7 months and 21 days until my wedding. =)

Talk about motivation..

Well I know I write the blog for motivation.. but now I have some more. I bought my wedding dress today!! And I had to buy it off the rack because it was a discontinued dress. I did try on several. Some were really pretty, some just looked funny on me or swallowed me up since I'm so short. But the dress I chose is the one that made me feel the most pretty and even slim. =) Since I bought it off the rack it is a little snug. So with that being said, I definitely have to keep up with the working out and watching what I eat. I've already informed my walking partner that we must continue and she said "we will walk like crazy." So I'm excited. We even got 25% off since we bought it off the rack. So yay! I do recommend the Bridal Boutique and Tux Shoppe in downtown Prattville. I assumed since it was a small shop that it would be pricey, but the prices were pretty reasonable. Most of the dresses I tried on were pretty much under $500. And my dress was a good bit less than that. So I just wanted to share. I kind of feel like my blogging is turning into weight loss/wedding, but I suppose that's alright. =)

Much Better Weigh-In

Today's weigh-in was 138.2! So that is a pound down from last week!!

The exercising is definitely helping! I am trying to watch what I eat, but I'm also trying not to stress out about it, because that usually makes me want it more.

Hope everyone has a blessed Easter!

No good

Weigh-in stunk. Was up again. Don't really want to post. But just add .4 to last week. =(

Ranting

I'm frustrated with myself (and the Target dressing room mirrors.) I'm upset that I let myself get this way. I went to Target today & tried on four dresses. I was pretty much disgusted with each one of them (or more like my body in them). It's Spring-time so that means most things are very short sleeved or sleeveless. I'm pretty sure I have cellulite in my arms. And I'm supposed to go try on wedding dresses next weekend!?!? Maybe it will be very dimly lit in the dress shop. When I was in the Target dressing room, they have mirrors where you can see your front and your back. I wasn't digging any side of my body. I know that I'm working on losing weight, but ugh I'm really hating what I have done to my body. Why do we do this to ourselves? I know most women aren't pleased with their bodies. But when you're overweight and you really dislike what you see, why is it we continue to put the bad food in and slack on exercise?

Hopefully tomorrow my weigh-in will be okay. And my mood too. I don't want to wear cardigans all Summer... I'm a hot natured girl!

Weigh-in Day...

Well, this week wasn't that great! I did exercise a good bit, but apparently I'm just going to have to starve myself... not really of course.

This week's weight: 138.8

Last week's weight: 138.6

So I was up .2. Just need to do better next week. Especially since I'm planning on looking at wedding dresses in 2 weeks. =)

I feel it in my legs!

I must say working out with someone is way better than just being accountable to yourself. I went on a two hour walk today with Crystal from church and I'm glad I went. Not only did I work out longer than I normally do but it was great spending time with her and chatting it up. I didn't get up this morning to work out and the only person that I had to deal with was myself. Having someone to be accountable to definitely makes a difference. I would have felt really bad if I had told her I was not going to come exercise. Hopefully, we can both keep this up. We are planning a walk tomorrow as well. Go us!

Maybe My Weight Loss is an April Fool's Joke

I didn't lose much this week. Actually, I'm surprised I lost anything because for the last 3 nights I have had spaghetti and a brownie for dessert. But anyway, a loss is a loss and I'll take it. Last weight: 138.8 New weight: 138.6 Total loss: .2 I've got to get my butt in gear. But I guess in the whole scheme of things, I should be happy. I was stuck around 144 for a while and now I'm finally getting away from it and staying away, so yippee for me.

Exercise, Schmexercise

I don't think I'm very good at this whole blogging thing. I have been checking out some other blogs, and I guess I just don't have a lot to write about.

Well, maybe I do. Ever since we got back from Disney I have had very little motivation to exercise. I only exercised twice last week. And I did not work out this morning. This time change stinks! I do not want to get up in the mornings because it's still dark outside. I'd rather sleep. But I know I need to get my lazy bum out of the bed and MOVE! I guess it's time to hook that second alarm clock up.

I need to do something, I have to wear a bridesmaid's dress next month & a wedding dress at the end of the year.... oh yeah and the fact that I started writing this blog to lose some poundage. =)

Well I guess that's all for now. Here's to hoping I get up in the morning!

Weigh-In Time

I was down this morning! I'm getting excited because I know I can do this!

Previous weight: 139.6
Today's weight: 138.8

It's going slow, but it is going.

I went out to eat last night and had a salad with grilled chicken. I really wanted something more tasty since we were at Jim-N-Nick's. But I guess eating healthy paid off, because I'm sure if I had had something really heavy it probably would have messed with the scale this morning.

Hope everyone enjoys their weekend!

Can I Maintain Once I Lose?

So I think I wasn't quite as bad as I thought I was in Disney. =) I've cheated and weighed myself twice this week and I'm still around what I was before I left. So I'm excited to see what I weigh on Friday.

I'm a little concerned though that I see my goals as turning 30 and fitting into a wedding dress. I really want to maintain my happy weight when I reach it. That is usually my downfall. I lose the weight, get extremely excited, and then tend to put it all back on. I think it's because I normally have the mindset that it's a diet and not a lifestyle change. I really need to keep it off because gaining and losing is not great for my body.

I know once I get married and I'm cooking more than normal, it will probably be harder for me to keep it down. I know most married couples tend to put on weight and it would be nice if I could keep it off. It would be great if it were simple for me to just be smaller. But I guess hard work will have to be part of my vocabulary and life if I want to enjoy a smaller me.

I'm wondering how the stress of planning a wedding will affect my weight loss. I usually want to eat, even though sometimes I feel like skipping the food. Oh well, pray that I don't pull my hair out. =)

After Disney

Well, I haven't weighed myself. I'm a little scared. I did a lot of walking but I also did a lot of eating. So I may weigh myself next Friday.

However, I have even more motivation now because I'M ENGAGED!! So now I have to lose this weight so I can look good in a wedding dress.=)

No date is picked yet, but I'm one very happy girl!

Hopefully I'll have some very positive posts to blog next week and hopefully a good weigh-in on Friday March 25th!

First Weigh-In

Well, I'm not that excited about my first weigh-in. I guess I definitely could have done better on my eating this week. But here are the results:

Starting weight: 140.2
Today's weight: 139.6

A loss of .6 lbs. At least it's not a gain. Oh well. I won't give up, just need to try harder.

Also don't forget to pray for those affected by the hurricane and possible tsunami that is predicted to happen.

Happy Friday!

Yesterday & Today

I really wish I could eat and eat and eat and lose weight. All I think about is food. I don't know how you start thinking about something else. It's like when you're a child and your parent tells you not to do something, and you do it anyway. But that's pretty much the only thing that seems to be on my mind lately.

But yesterday I did fight some temptation. One of my girlfriends at work offered me part of her Chick-fil-a wrap and I told her she needed to eat it. I wanted it and I love those things, but I also know I have to weigh in on Friday and post it on here, and that wrap would not help my weight loss. Hopefully Friday will be a good weigh-in. I guess we'll see.

I'm beginning to wish I was guy, just for the pure fact that they lose weight so easily. I know I didn't gain this weight overnight and I'm not going to lose it overnight, but it would be nice. =)

I have worked out every day this week. I've been trying to write down what I'm eating and not snacking, but sometimes it's hard. Yesterday I had pretzel M&Ms and a chocolate milk. If you're a girl, you'll know why. =) Sorry guys. But pretzel M&Ms are the most "healthy" out of the M&Ms, so I wasn't too bad.

Well, I suppose I'll quit babbling. I have Bunko tomorrow night, so I'm hoping that I don't go overboard on the food.

I don't know what to write..

I was thinking about it today, and now that I've started a blog, I don't know what to write.

So I guess I'll just write about my day.

I didn't get up this morning and exercise. I was really tired and figured since I was planning on walking this afternoon, I'd be alright. I did go for a walk with a friend from church for an hour. That was definitely a good work out. And going with a friend is much better than going by yourself. As we talked, the walking didn't seem to be that big of a deal. And the time went by really fast.

As for food, I have had almost all of my points but 2. So I guess in a little bit when I'm craving a snack, I can actually have one. I did want to snack while at work. The afternoons always seem to be my weakness. I always want something salty. Luckily, one of my friends at work lets me mooch her Special K Cracker Chips.

Hopefully, tomorrow I won't be feeling quite so lazy and I'll get up and work out.

About Me

So I thought I'd give a little more information about myself so no one thought I was trying to reach some unattainable goal.

Age: 29

Height: 4'10" (and a half =) )

Current weight: 140.2

Birthday: October 1

According to Weight Watchers an ideal weight for me is somewhere between 98-124 pounds. So I'm thinking 114 is an okay weight for me to be at. I know this is going to be tough. I probably haven't weighed that since high school. However, if I do reach a certain weight and I feel totally comfortable with it, I might just stay there... which would mean I'd probably have to change the name of my blog. =)

I want to be smaller!

I have decided to start blogging about my weight loss journey. Thank you Doobie for the inspiration! Hopefully, this will hold me more accountable.

I've struggled with keeping weight off pretty much ever since after high school. That's been about 11 years. I have done the Weight Watchers program on and off for about 10 of those years, so I figure I'll still use that program. About 3 weeks ago I started getting up in the mornings to exercise using the Kinect.

Today while watching The Biggest Loser, I decided that my new goal would be 30 before 30. I've already lost 4 lbs from when I started going back to Weight Watchers, in October. (This has been too long of a period of time with barely any results, so blogging for accountability-YAY!) Well anyway I have 26.2 lbs to lose. I weighed myself yesterday and I was 140.2. Since I started this blog in the middle of this dreary day, we'll just go with yesterday's weight and I'll make Fridays my weigh-in day.

I think my biggest problem is lack of motivation and laziness. Oh & I love food. I should have more motivation since my clothes do not fit and I do not want to buy anymore. (And I have some pretty cute clothes from when I was smaller that I really want to get into.) The laziness has hopefully passed since I have been getting up in the mornings to exercise. And my love for food... well, I just need to make healthier choices and find some healthier recipes. Hopefully posting my weight to the world every week will keep me motivated! Thanks for reading.=)