I can not believe that I can say that! I still have a few pounds to go, but I am almost there.
Yay!
Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
As Of This Morning...
I have lost a total of 72 pounds. I can not believe it!
I am trying so hard to lose another 50 more, and then I will be where I want to be. It's easier now to see that it might be possible since I am already more than halfway to my goal.
Go me!
I am trying so hard to lose another 50 more, and then I will be where I want to be. It's easier now to see that it might be possible since I am already more than halfway to my goal.
Go me!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Wiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!
So....I love the wii fit. LOVE IT! I have been doing it pretty regularly, and I have lost almost a pound. I know...it's not much, but it's a start. I gained a little, about seven pounds, between Thanksgiving and New Years, so I am working really hard to lose that. I am also making an effort to eat a little better, and as soon as we get back into a routine around here, I am going to start dieting. I don't remember if I mentioned this anywhere...maybe on FB...but they did away with Bob's position at work. That means no more set hours, no more weekends off. He will go back to working different hours all the time, and he's kind of stressing about it. I think it will be a good thing. Right now, as much as I like him being home in the evenings and weekends, we never have time for just us. With these new hours, we may actually have more time to spend together, which is going to be nice.
Anyway, back to the wii fit. I have been trying to do different things every day, but the one think I always do is the step routine. I do it for thirty minutes, and then spend another thirty minutes boxing, or doing kung fu...oh, and they have this obstacle course that is kicking my ass, but I love it! I am usually dripping with sweat by the time I finish, which is great. There is actually a site dedicated to moms who are losing weight with the wii, and I think I might join in on some of the forums and see what other moms are saying. I have a hard time putting myself out there, though, which is shocking, right, since I have so many blogs....but it's the one on one that I have problems with. I want to stay motivated, though, and finally get some of this weight off. Losing the 50 pounds over a year ago and keeping it off is a huge accomplishment for me. It tells me that I am finally learning how to keep it off instead of gaining it all, plus some, back. So, I am encouraged that if I lose more, I will be able to keep that off too. Fingers crossed, right?
I have also been having issues with my dang wisdom tooth again. This time, though, I have decided to go have it pulled. We have already filed our taxes, and our money should be in within the next two weeks, so I will finally have the money to have it removed. Now I just need the guts to do it. I am such a chicken. Plus, I know any dentist who looks in my mouth will know it's been many, many years since the last time I've been. I don't want to be judged, I just want to be pain free.
We didn't end up going to therapy last week because of the snow, but we did go today. Elizabeth asked Bob how he was doing since his dad's death, and to be honest, he's been okay. He had a moment Sunday when he got upset, and I knew that something was bothering him. Turns out, it was my dad and his friend Duane's dad. Let me back up...Friday night, I was on facebook, when all of a sudden my computer was attacked, and when all was said and done, I could not get on the internet. I called my dad for help, and he told me to run scans and stuff, but nothing worked. So Saturday morning, he called and asked if I wanted him to come look at it. Of course I said yes, and within thirty minutes he had me back online. My dad rocks. Then later that afternoon, he went to help his friend do something for his dad, and seeing them interact, on top of seeing my dad come and rescue me, upset him because he never had that kind of relationship with his dad, and now he never has the opportunity to. I told him that he can't change the past, but he can continue his awesome relationship with Ryan, and know that there will never be a day when Ryan feels about him how he feels about his dad. Make sense?
But, other than that, he has been doing really well. And I think I have rambled enough. Time to go check facebook and then call it a night. Hope you all had a good one.
Anyway, back to the wii fit. I have been trying to do different things every day, but the one think I always do is the step routine. I do it for thirty minutes, and then spend another thirty minutes boxing, or doing kung fu...oh, and they have this obstacle course that is kicking my ass, but I love it! I am usually dripping with sweat by the time I finish, which is great. There is actually a site dedicated to moms who are losing weight with the wii, and I think I might join in on some of the forums and see what other moms are saying. I have a hard time putting myself out there, though, which is shocking, right, since I have so many blogs....but it's the one on one that I have problems with. I want to stay motivated, though, and finally get some of this weight off. Losing the 50 pounds over a year ago and keeping it off is a huge accomplishment for me. It tells me that I am finally learning how to keep it off instead of gaining it all, plus some, back. So, I am encouraged that if I lose more, I will be able to keep that off too. Fingers crossed, right?
I have also been having issues with my dang wisdom tooth again. This time, though, I have decided to go have it pulled. We have already filed our taxes, and our money should be in within the next two weeks, so I will finally have the money to have it removed. Now I just need the guts to do it. I am such a chicken. Plus, I know any dentist who looks in my mouth will know it's been many, many years since the last time I've been. I don't want to be judged, I just want to be pain free.
We didn't end up going to therapy last week because of the snow, but we did go today. Elizabeth asked Bob how he was doing since his dad's death, and to be honest, he's been okay. He had a moment Sunday when he got upset, and I knew that something was bothering him. Turns out, it was my dad and his friend Duane's dad. Let me back up...Friday night, I was on facebook, when all of a sudden my computer was attacked, and when all was said and done, I could not get on the internet. I called my dad for help, and he told me to run scans and stuff, but nothing worked. So Saturday morning, he called and asked if I wanted him to come look at it. Of course I said yes, and within thirty minutes he had me back online. My dad rocks. Then later that afternoon, he went to help his friend do something for his dad, and seeing them interact, on top of seeing my dad come and rescue me, upset him because he never had that kind of relationship with his dad, and now he never has the opportunity to. I told him that he can't change the past, but he can continue his awesome relationship with Ryan, and know that there will never be a day when Ryan feels about him how he feels about his dad. Make sense?
But, other than that, he has been doing really well. And I think I have rambled enough. Time to go check facebook and then call it a night. Hope you all had a good one.
Monday, October 18, 2010
I Love This Time Of Year
It's almost Holiday time, and I love it. I wish our weather would reflect Fall...we have been in the 80's for the past week or so. I want the cool days, and the changing leaves....
For me, the Holiday season always starts with Ryan's birthday party. We do it a couple of weeks early sot hat we can make it a Halloween party. Then his actual birthday comes, then three weeks later is Thanksgiving. A week and a half after that is Brandi's birthday, and then three weeks later we have Christmas and New Years.
I love the time I spend with my family this time of year. I love that all our celebrations focus around the food. For a fat girl, this is not a good thing, but I have given myself permission to enjoy myself. If I gain a little weight back, it will be okay. I have learned in the last year and a half that I will fluctuate. I know now that I can maintain a weight...I just have to get to a healthy weight to maintain. I am extremely proud that I have kept off the 50ish pounds I lost over a year ago.
I am pretty excited about Ryan's party Friday night. I am going to dress up a little bit, which is something I don't usually do. Brandi and I both got the same little purple witches hat, but she is wanting to go with green face makeup, and I am going to do a little purple sparkling. It's going to be so much fun! I have lots of food to prepare, and even more cleaning to do. But it will all be worth it!
We went to therapy last week, and talked through some things. Our therapist just got her first real office, and I want to bring a little plant as an "office warming" gift next session, but I was a little worried that that might be a tad inappropriate. I asked my mom, and she said it's not; that it would be a nice gesture. Our therapist did her whole office black and red, so I have to find a plant that will match that. Any suggestions? My mom has a pot she painted that she thinks would be perfect...I just need to buy the plant.
Um...let's see...what else has been going on???? My mom's kitchen is coming along. It is taking a lot longer to finish than we thought it would, but Junior is doing all of the work himself (with Ryan's help). He's doing a great job...it just takes a while. It would take less time if the stuff my mom's buys wasn't defective...Junior went to install the sink, and it was warped. He got a new sink, went to install the faucet, and one of the clamps was broken so it leaked. Mom got a new faucet, but the hoses he bought for the other sink didn't fit this one, so he needed new ones...if he didn't have to continually run to the store he might make some progress! lol!
I guess that's about it. I have a lot to do before Friday, including some reviews on my other blogs, so it might be next week before I get back over here. Or even visit the few of you who read this blog. So, have a great week, and I'll see you all soon!!
Oh, wait, I almost forgot...I am rocking the water thing! It's all I drink when I am home. I bought a variety of flavor packets to put in it, so I am not bored with it. Yet.
For me, the Holiday season always starts with Ryan's birthday party. We do it a couple of weeks early sot hat we can make it a Halloween party. Then his actual birthday comes, then three weeks later is Thanksgiving. A week and a half after that is Brandi's birthday, and then three weeks later we have Christmas and New Years.
I love the time I spend with my family this time of year. I love that all our celebrations focus around the food. For a fat girl, this is not a good thing, but I have given myself permission to enjoy myself. If I gain a little weight back, it will be okay. I have learned in the last year and a half that I will fluctuate. I know now that I can maintain a weight...I just have to get to a healthy weight to maintain. I am extremely proud that I have kept off the 50ish pounds I lost over a year ago.
I am pretty excited about Ryan's party Friday night. I am going to dress up a little bit, which is something I don't usually do. Brandi and I both got the same little purple witches hat, but she is wanting to go with green face makeup, and I am going to do a little purple sparkling. It's going to be so much fun! I have lots of food to prepare, and even more cleaning to do. But it will all be worth it!
We went to therapy last week, and talked through some things. Our therapist just got her first real office, and I want to bring a little plant as an "office warming" gift next session, but I was a little worried that that might be a tad inappropriate. I asked my mom, and she said it's not; that it would be a nice gesture. Our therapist did her whole office black and red, so I have to find a plant that will match that. Any suggestions? My mom has a pot she painted that she thinks would be perfect...I just need to buy the plant.
Um...let's see...what else has been going on???? My mom's kitchen is coming along. It is taking a lot longer to finish than we thought it would, but Junior is doing all of the work himself (with Ryan's help). He's doing a great job...it just takes a while. It would take less time if the stuff my mom's buys wasn't defective...Junior went to install the sink, and it was warped. He got a new sink, went to install the faucet, and one of the clamps was broken so it leaked. Mom got a new faucet, but the hoses he bought for the other sink didn't fit this one, so he needed new ones...if he didn't have to continually run to the store he might make some progress! lol!
I guess that's about it. I have a lot to do before Friday, including some reviews on my other blogs, so it might be next week before I get back over here. Or even visit the few of you who read this blog. So, have a great week, and I'll see you all soon!!
Oh, wait, I almost forgot...I am rocking the water thing! It's all I drink when I am home. I bought a variety of flavor packets to put in it, so I am not bored with it. Yet.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
'Bout There
Okay, so I have been stressing getting on the scale, what with the weight gain from the past few weeks. But this morning I sucked it up and weighed myself.
I have two more pounds to lose, and then I am back to the 49 pound loss. This also means I am three pounds away from a 50 pound loss.
Three pounds.
Ug. Seems like so much sometimes...
I have two more pounds to lose, and then I am back to the 49 pound loss. This also means I am three pounds away from a 50 pound loss.
Three pounds.
Ug. Seems like so much sometimes...
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
One More To Go!
I lost another pound. That makes 49. I really want to lose another pound before our trip this weekend...
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Another Pound Gone!
I just weighed myself, and I lost another pound!
That makes 48! Two more pounds to my first goal of losing 50!
Am I freakin' awesome or what?
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Three More To Go!
Just a quick little post...
I weighed myself this morning, and I am down another pound.
That makes 47!
Three more and I will have lost 50!
Yay me!!!!!
I weighed myself this morning, and I am down another pound.
That makes 47!
Three more and I will have lost 50!
Yay me!!!!!
Monday, March 15, 2010
My Happy Place
Wow. It's been a while, and a lot has happened. If you read this blog because you know me from my other ones, this will be old news. But I'm going to share anyway :)
We moved. We didn't quite make it to March. We left the apartment in the middle of February, and I am so happy. The new place is great! It's a cute little double wide trailer, set up in a pretty upscale park. I hate the term "trailer park", because I always think rednecks and run down yards, old cars and lots of public intoxication. Where we are living, the are rules about stuff like that. In fact, there are rules about everything, and I love it. We don't have a very big yard, but the kids have lots of roads to ride their bikes on, and there are tons of kids in here, too. In fact, Brandi has already made a little friend, and they have been spending a lot of time together. This little girl wanders the park on her own, but I make Ryan or Kasi go with Brandi where ever she goes. I have also been walking a little bit, and boy is it hilly. My legs let me know real quick that I am not in the best of shape. Which means I need to be doing it a lot more.
It's a three bedroom house...yay...so I actually have my own bedroom. Of course, Brandi still sleeps with me, and probably will until she goes off to college. Because of his bi-pap machine, Junior sleeps by himself. Ryan and Kasi are happy with their rooms, which are bigger than what they had at the apartment. We have two full bathrooms, which is awesome. My bathroom has a huge garden tub with separate shower. The funny thing is, I have been looking forward to taking a bath for the past 18 months, but I have only been in the tub a couple of times. The kids are enjoying it, though.
Let's see...I am down 45 pounds. I know! Go me! I just hope that I can continue to lose. I went food shopping the other day for the month, and I bought a lot of healthy stuff. I have also started enforcing portion control, which the kids hate. Instead of second servings at supper time, I make them wait a while, and then have a healthy snack. I am hoping this will become the norm, instead of torture for them. And for me.
I guess that's enough for now. I will try to post here more often, but I say that all the time, and never follow through. So, how about I promise to not let a month and a half go by between now and then. Deal?
We moved. We didn't quite make it to March. We left the apartment in the middle of February, and I am so happy. The new place is great! It's a cute little double wide trailer, set up in a pretty upscale park. I hate the term "trailer park", because I always think rednecks and run down yards, old cars and lots of public intoxication. Where we are living, the are rules about stuff like that. In fact, there are rules about everything, and I love it. We don't have a very big yard, but the kids have lots of roads to ride their bikes on, and there are tons of kids in here, too. In fact, Brandi has already made a little friend, and they have been spending a lot of time together. This little girl wanders the park on her own, but I make Ryan or Kasi go with Brandi where ever she goes. I have also been walking a little bit, and boy is it hilly. My legs let me know real quick that I am not in the best of shape. Which means I need to be doing it a lot more.
It's a three bedroom house...yay...so I actually have my own bedroom. Of course, Brandi still sleeps with me, and probably will until she goes off to college. Because of his bi-pap machine, Junior sleeps by himself. Ryan and Kasi are happy with their rooms, which are bigger than what they had at the apartment. We have two full bathrooms, which is awesome. My bathroom has a huge garden tub with separate shower. The funny thing is, I have been looking forward to taking a bath for the past 18 months, but I have only been in the tub a couple of times. The kids are enjoying it, though.
Let's see...I am down 45 pounds. I know! Go me! I just hope that I can continue to lose. I went food shopping the other day for the month, and I bought a lot of healthy stuff. I have also started enforcing portion control, which the kids hate. Instead of second servings at supper time, I make them wait a while, and then have a healthy snack. I am hoping this will become the norm, instead of torture for them. And for me.
I guess that's enough for now. I will try to post here more often, but I say that all the time, and never follow through. So, how about I promise to not let a month and a half go by between now and then. Deal?
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