A losing tale

week 7 weigh in

2007-06-26T06:24:00.000-07:00

162.4

-4.4 lbs

Ok, this was a surprise. These good results make me happy and want to excercise :)

week 6 weigh in

2007-06-19T05:19:00.000-07:00

166.8

+1.6 lbs

Very disapointed and upset with myself. I'm not going to lose any weight if I don't make an honest effort. I have not been keeping my journal or drinking water. What I did do this past week was indulge in many snacks/drinks and a Fathers' Day buffet (where I ate so much I was physically ill).

week 5 weigh in

2007-06-12T05:36:00.000-07:00

Week 5 - 6/12/07

165.2

-.6 lbs

Kickboxing class is going well butI feel like I need to add another day of walking or some other exercise. I am still struggling to control my eating when I'm over my friends' houses and during the weekend. Feeling a bit discouraged that after 5 weeks my total loss is only 3.4 lbs.

week 4 weigh in

2007-06-05T05:50:00.000-07:00

Ok, I can't believe that it's week 4! Time has flown by.

Weigh In - Tuesday 6/5/07

165.8

-1 lb!

Ok, I'll take it but I really want to lose a bit more than 1 per week. Just being impatient, knowing I have made mistakes and that they are stopping me from losing the weight faster.

My kickboxing class was good. The first day, last Tuesday, we didn't really do much of anything besides some ab work and my abs were sore the next day. Thursday was a full on class - 1 hour 15 minutes. 30 minutes of cardio, 30 weights and 15 abs.

day before weigh in!!!

2007-06-04T16:55:00.000-07:00

I am scared to get on that scale tomorrow morning. I seem to do pretty well during the week and then over the weekend I feel like I blow it. I had ice cream on Friday and Saturday. Once would have been ok, but twice!?!? My husband suggested that we go and I was really frustrated because I didn't want to say no to him because he was having a really bad day. We then talked about how he wants to eat when he gets depressed. So yes we talked about that issue but we still ate our ice cream.

He has also been trying to lose weight the past few months. His doctor told him he had to change his lifestyle or he would have to take medicine for high cholesterol/blood pressure and would eventually become diabetic. He was riding his stationary bike or going to the gym every day. We went out of town for a weekend and the cycle was broken and he's not made it a daily priority anymore. Not only does the exercise help him physically but it really makes a difference mentally for him - it's a good stress release.

Start Making Choices

2007-06-02T07:22:00.000-07:00

I found an ad in Health magazine for this meal and activity planner from the American Heart Association...looks like they have some good recipes.

Start Making Choices

week 3 weigh in

2007-05-29T06:57:00.000-07:00

Weigh In - Tuesday 5/29/07

166.8

-1 lb!

I'm pleasantly surprised about the number on my scale this morning. I've been reading through a lot of other challenge member blogs and it seems like many of us had a hard time with Memorial Day cookouts :) It's nice to know I'm not the only one who can't say no to cole slaw. The thing I must work on over the rest of the summer is saying no the the second scoop of cole slaw.

I work at a college and our summer session starts today. I've had the last 2 weeks off and I'm actually looking forward to going back to work. I find it easier to diet when I'm working and planning out lunches, snacks and dinners.

My kick boxing class starts today too! I'm nervous about how out of shape I am...hopefully there will be others like me.

Keep up all your hard work for week 4!

week 2 weigh in

2007-05-22T06:13:00.000-07:00

Weigh In - Tuesday 5/22/07
167.8

+2.2 lbs Boo!

I know how this happened. After being so happy about last weekend and my dealing with Mother's day and birthday parties....this week I totally blew over my friend's house and at her baby shower. I drank a lot of empty calories and did not drink my water or get in many servings of vegetables. Potato chips do not count as vegetables Holly!

So I am not going to obsess over what happened last week. I am moving on. I know what I have to do, now I must continue doing it.

week one weigh in

2007-05-15T10:42:00.000-07:00

Weigh In - Tuesday 5/15/07
165.6 lbs

-3lbs this week...woot! woot!

I had a few difficult situations - a birthday party & Mother's Day- where I could have easily over eaten and I didn't. I'm very proud of myself this week!

Congrats to everyone on completing week one of the challenge!

add raw food

2007-05-14T17:21:00.000-07:00

The Elff Mission Monday challenge today is: Add one raw food - fruit or veg - to every meal.

Every meal? That sounds hard...I guess that's why it's called a challenge. I'm going grocery shopping tomorrow and will work on this.

Preparing for the weekend

2007-05-12T07:38:00.000-07:00

Last night my Husband and I met a couple out for drinks . I ate dinner before we left - a salad and Bocca chicken patty. The men ordered burgers and fries at the end of the evening. Over the entire evening I had 3 rasp vodkas and Sprite, 3 waters, my husband's pickle and a few fries - I'm actually very proud of myself :) I have to figure out what to substitue for the Sprite if I have a drink - Tonic? Soda? Or is a light beer the better choice?

Tonight we're going to dinner for my brother's birthday at Buci de Beppo. It's an Italian chain that serves family style. To prepare for this disaster I am eating a very light lunch and am focusing on eating small portions while there.

Tomorrow is Mother's Day and we're cooking out at my mom's house. I'm bringing some fat free turkey dogs (1pt), whole wheat buns (2) and making some sort of a side dish. I'm searching today for a good recipe.

My Weight Loss Plan

2007-05-10T13:46:00.000-07:00

"A goal without a plan is just a wish." -Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Today's Challenge post was about creating a plan for weight loss.
What I want to do is lose 25 lbs....but, how am I going to do it?
Losing weight is going to take more than just eating less - it's going to take a lot of organization!

My weight loss plan:

Follow WW - reread all the literature. Figure out exactly how many points I'm supposed to be eating and what the flex points are.

Plan and prepare lunches and dinners for the week - this is one that I really need to work on.

Keep a journal. I have a little journal that I carry in my purse where I keep track of points and food. I'm finding that I don't have the time to transfer all that data to this blog or to log it here directly. So - the food journal will continue but only on paper.

Eat out less and choose healthier foods when eating out.

Drink my daily amount of water - figure out exactly how many bottles that is.
Cut out all soda consumption.

Start exercising - kickboxing 2 times a week and then something else - ?

My monthly treat is a raspberry cheese croissant from my local coffee shop.
I will eat some Honey Hut ice cream this summer but I think the rule should be I have to walk there to get it.

Tues & Wed food entries

2007-05-09T07:54:00.000-07:00

Today's Challenge post asks - Do you have a sedentary lifestyle? Well, yes I do and I believe that is a part of how I got to be overweight! I'm looking forward to the start of my kickboxing class and I really want to get a bike this summer to ride. I want to start doing something everyday....I just have to start now!

Wednesday 5/9/07
Oatmeal - 2pts
1Tbs. brown sugar - 1
Salad w/red peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, spinach, shredded carrots
1/8c. reduced fat feta - 1
1/4c. chick peas - 1
coffe w/cream 1
banana 2
boca chicken 3
w wheat bun 2
light mayo 1
steamed veggies
4 miller lights 8
total = 22

Tuesday 5/8/07
Cheerios - 2pts
milk - 3
banana - 2
Salad w/red peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, spinach, shredded carrots
1/8c. reduced fat feta - 1
1/4c. chick peas - 1
Lincoln Park Pub
2 black bean tacos -
2 ginger ales - 6
skinny cow - 3
total = 18 + tacos

My losing tale starts today

2007-05-08T08:08:00.000-07:00

Hi there! I've joined the May Day Weight Loss Challenge at Tales from the Scales and created this blog to record my weight loss.

I have been doing Weight Watchers (WW) on my own for a few months but was looking for some additional support and inspiration. That's why I was so happy to find the Weight Loss Challenge. I'm exited to hear from the other competitors and read your blogs too!

Weigh In - Tuesday 5/8/07
168.6 lbs

WEIGHT HISTORY: At my heaviest I was probably around 182 lbs. The lowest that I can remember being was 135 lbs - that was when I graduated high school 11 years ago. My weight has just kept going up since then.

GOALS: lose 25 lbs by the end of this challenge and then get pregnant. I want to take care of myself and be in control of my weight first.

WEAKNESSES:
My biggest weaknesses are eating out and controlling myself in social situations. My husband and I used to eat out 2-3 times during the week and then go out on the weekends with family or friends. We really don't go out during the week anymore. When we do we are trying to make it a treat. It was happening so often that it wasn't even fun anymore. Eating at other people's houses continues to be challenging.

INDIVIDUAL FOOD WEAKNESSES:
anything containing sugar
Asian foods (dumplings, pad thai, egg rolls, etc)
coke
cheese
pizza
fried foods

PLAN:
Drink water - I hate water but just need to drink it.
Exercise - I signed up for a Kickboxing class that meets 2 times a week this summer. It starts May 29th. I also want to start walking or bike riding on the other days.
Online Journal - keep track of my food intake and count WW points using this blog.
Choose responsibly - When there's an array of food, pick something that I won't feel guilty about the next day.
Prepare - I work a lot of nights and I need to plan out lunches and dinners for my husband and I for the week.

Elff challenge - Journaling

2007-05-07T12:41:00.000-07:00

Today Carmen started a new Monday challenge on her Elff site. Today's the first day and the first challenge is to journal.

I have kept a food journal on and off for some years now (since joining WW the first time) and it really does make a difference in my eating habits. It forces me to be honest with myself about the quantity of food I'm consuming each day and helps me keep track of points.

Monday May 7, 2007

coffee
2 eggs - 4pts
leftover potatoes - 3

6 in. Subway turkey & ham - 6
Baked Lays - 3

coffee
3 half & half - 1

Kashi crackers - 3

Lean Cuisine
Lemon Grass Chicken - 5

total = 25 pts

notes:
Not very happy with my food choices today. I was doing errands this morning and didn't make my lunch or dinner. Not many vegetables and lots of carbs.