I have made it down to 180!! I did not think this day would come..ok I did, but it feels sooooo good!! I had made it down to 181.6 the beginning of last week..then the past few days I have been at 182.0. This morning all of a sudden I was 180.2! I had to take a double take because for a sec I thought it still said 182 but I was like no..no..that is a point...and the zero is BEFORE the point!!! haha. This is REALLY happening..after all of my discouragment and let downs! It is REALLY going down! It feels good to know I am doing this on my own by eating healthy and exercising. I have also noticed that if I miss a night of exercise my weight doesn't fly back up like it was doing in the beginning.
Still doing around 22pts or between 1200 - 1300 ish calories a day. Some people think that is too few calories, but I was looking into it and a lot of times shorter people need less calories. I don't feel hungry at at that amount. I feel satisfied. I also sit ALLL day at my job so I'm not burning much at all during the day until I work out. So yeah, that seems to work really well for me. If I try to do more calories/pts then the weight doesn't go down.
I am eating all the right things and exercising so I know it is not muscle that I am losing. It has been a consistent pound a week for almost 5 weeks! What a relief to know my body is OK and I CAN lose weight on my own again!
Can't wait to work out tonight..this is so motivating!! This is all really about finding what works for you. I haven't had as much water the past couple days yet my weight still went down. I think I don't need to shoot for 100oz anymore.. I think focusing on 3 (23.7oz) bottles a day is great. I can for sure drink 2 at work and the third at home. Then it feels more "real" and not so forced. If I get in more then great!
I have also incorporated coffee in from time to time. Definitely not regulary and mostly decaf. I have had some sugar here and there, but always account for it.
It have been so strict for so long. It is such a relief that things are on track and it is a "realistic" lifestyle now. I don't know what was going on for so long...maybe a mixture of being messed up from birth control pills, my body reacting to the IUD, trying phentermine and maybe just more calories than I realized I needed?
No matter what the cause...things are working now and that is what matters to me. I may not be super skinny this summer, but If I keep it up I will be my long time goal by December! 7 months from now...maybe sooner! That is assuming I lose 1lb a week.
Ok anyways back to work...but feeling sooooo great today!! :)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Progress
Super excited! I was still hovering around 183 this weekend. Have not seen anything lower so far. Been trying to drink tons of water and that seems to be working. I'm talking 100oz a day and reallllly trying to make it to that every day. I was way better at doing that this weekend. Usually I dont drink as much water on the weekends. So anyways this time I did. OH and I also lowered my points to 22. I just havent been seeing the results like I should and I thought I would give it a try. Last time I did weight watchers I lost weight and only did 22 points. That was like 6yrs ago, but I thought I'd give it a try.
Soooo I got on the scale on Sunday and I was super hopeful that it would be down to 182...but...even better..it was 181.6 !!!!!! I couldn't believe it! Finally! Real progress!!! That felt sooo good. I totally bypassed 182! It's about time! I am soooo happy!!!
I didn't want to get on the scale today. I made oatmeal cookies for the fam last night. I don't do alot of baking because of this, but I think I nibbled on too much dough...ok I DID nibble on too much dough. I am going to eat super healthy and light today, tons of water and for sure work out tonight!
So yeah, the 22 points seem to be working for me. I am able to eat enough and feel satisfied. It helps me not have extra points to eat later in the evening. I just drink water instead. Drinking the water definitely helps you feel less hungry too. With less points I choose healthier items as well. I already eat super healthy, but it just helps when you are tempted here and there because you have less points to go around.
Ok I better get to work, but I am sooooo happy!!! I am almost to the 170's!!! Maybe I will make my goal by the time Summer is here...which isn't until like July in WA!! 2.5 months to go!!! :)
Soooo I got on the scale on Sunday and I was super hopeful that it would be down to 182...but...even better..it was 181.6 !!!!!! I couldn't believe it! Finally! Real progress!!! That felt sooo good. I totally bypassed 182! It's about time! I am soooo happy!!!
I didn't want to get on the scale today. I made oatmeal cookies for the fam last night. I don't do alot of baking because of this, but I think I nibbled on too much dough...ok I DID nibble on too much dough. I am going to eat super healthy and light today, tons of water and for sure work out tonight!
So yeah, the 22 points seem to be working for me. I am able to eat enough and feel satisfied. It helps me not have extra points to eat later in the evening. I just drink water instead. Drinking the water definitely helps you feel less hungry too. With less points I choose healthier items as well. I already eat super healthy, but it just helps when you are tempted here and there because you have less points to go around.
Ok I better get to work, but I am sooooo happy!!! I am almost to the 170's!!! Maybe I will make my goal by the time Summer is here...which isn't until like July in WA!! 2.5 months to go!!! :)
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Blog tiiiime!
Today is a good day!! Super excited about how things are going. Weighed myself on Tuesday and was up to 186!!! I was soooo bummed...It felt like the last 3 yrs all over again! I knew I had been honest with my points etc and was really discouraged. I decided to keep on and just really make sure I had enough water. Was starting to think maybe I do need to go to a dr again. Even though I feel they never have the answer or never believe you.
So that same night (last night) I decided to get on the scale and it was already back down to 184! I was so excited! I worked out really hard, drank tons of water and the next day it was 183.8.
Today I just had to get on the scale to see how I was doing and it was down to 183.3! Progress...to me that means a lot because in the past it would go up and down up and down.
The best part about being down after yesterday was ...I have been eating super healthy things with my points and last night we went out for pizza. I had one medium/small piece and a side salad with a vinegairette that I barely used. I ended up only having 22 points yesterday without even realizing! I had tons of water and fiber though and to be down a few oz after having a piece of pizza was like a new thing for me!! This feels realllly good!
I was going to update my weight loss ticker, but forgot the password I had for it haha. So I made a new one starting today with a smaller goal. It is more realistic for a first goal and I feel like I can do this!! Yipee!!
So that same night (last night) I decided to get on the scale and it was already back down to 184! I was so excited! I worked out really hard, drank tons of water and the next day it was 183.8.
Today I just had to get on the scale to see how I was doing and it was down to 183.3! Progress...to me that means a lot because in the past it would go up and down up and down.
The best part about being down after yesterday was ...I have been eating super healthy things with my points and last night we went out for pizza. I had one medium/small piece and a side salad with a vinegairette that I barely used. I ended up only having 22 points yesterday without even realizing! I had tons of water and fiber though and to be down a few oz after having a piece of pizza was like a new thing for me!! This feels realllly good!
I was going to update my weight loss ticker, but forgot the password I had for it haha. So I made a new one starting today with a smaller goal. It is more realistic for a first goal and I feel like I can do this!! Yipee!!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Today
I have cramps. Blah! No worries though. I don't feel anywhere near as bloated as normal! Yes it is my T.O.M!
Anyways, last night was good. Totally ate healthy with lots of veggies and stayed within my points. Ended up with 24 points and I just didnt need anymore. I also didn't eat past 6:30 pm and exercised last night.
Sadly I stayed up too late again. Working out and staying up late makes me feel like hell in the morning these days lol.
I can definitely tell a difference in my body since starting the Jillian Michaels "30 day shred" dvd. I have only done 6 days and not all in a row. Just like last time I did it..my pants are getting bigger and my love handles are getting smaller.
I can see a difference in my arms and even cellulite is fading. I know it is not my imagination because last time I lost 17lbs I was doing the same dvd among other things and firmed up a lot. Clothes got bigger and my cellulite became less and less. It feels great!
It is only 20 minutes but it kicks your butt!! I do that most nights especially when we have late evenings. Tonight I am going to do some extra cardio as well. I have a rebounder and exercise bike and they have always been my way of losing weight in the past and especially after having my daughter. (gained 60lbs from pregnancy!)
It feels good...building muscle, burning fat and eating healthy. It is slowly but surely making a difference! :)
I am only on bottle number two of water today (23.7 oz size) I need to get with it!!! If I don't drink enough water I seriously gain like 2lbs. I just filled my water bottle so I should be good to go. I can finish 2 more of these before 5pm..that is my goal!
Anyways, last night was good. Totally ate healthy with lots of veggies and stayed within my points. Ended up with 24 points and I just didnt need anymore. I also didn't eat past 6:30 pm and exercised last night.
Sadly I stayed up too late again. Working out and staying up late makes me feel like hell in the morning these days lol.
I can definitely tell a difference in my body since starting the Jillian Michaels "30 day shred" dvd. I have only done 6 days and not all in a row. Just like last time I did it..my pants are getting bigger and my love handles are getting smaller.
I can see a difference in my arms and even cellulite is fading. I know it is not my imagination because last time I lost 17lbs I was doing the same dvd among other things and firmed up a lot. Clothes got bigger and my cellulite became less and less. It feels great!
It is only 20 minutes but it kicks your butt!! I do that most nights especially when we have late evenings. Tonight I am going to do some extra cardio as well. I have a rebounder and exercise bike and they have always been my way of losing weight in the past and especially after having my daughter. (gained 60lbs from pregnancy!)
It feels good...building muscle, burning fat and eating healthy. It is slowly but surely making a difference! :)
I am only on bottle number two of water today (23.7 oz size) I need to get with it!!! If I don't drink enough water I seriously gain like 2lbs. I just filled my water bottle so I should be good to go. I can finish 2 more of these before 5pm..that is my goal!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Yummy Treat Recipe!!!
I am a sucker for peanut butter treats aka Reeses or anything like it. I can't afford to eat any of that at this point, but stumbled across this amazing ww recipe!! It had amazing reviews!!! See below:
Directions
Ingredients
- 1 small tub Cool Whip Free, thawed
3 Tlbs Peanut Butter (creamy or chunky)
Hershey's Chocolate Syrup, Sugar Free
Mix the Cool Whip and peanut butter together. Spoon into 12 lined cupcake tins. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and freeze. Each cup in Weight Watchers was worth 1 point. Sweet treat that satisfies that craving. I like it without the syrup and that saves a couple calories.
Number of Servings: 12
Number of Servings: 12
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 58.8
- Total Fat: 2.0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 25.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 1.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.0 g
Today
Today is going well. I did not get on the scale this morning. Wanted to enjoy that I was at 184 yesterday! Who knows If I will tomorrow? Prob not...but that can change in an instant! :)
So far today I have had my muslce milk protein shake with 1/2 cup of nonfat milk and the rest water. That was 4 points. It keeps me full for a long time! I just had my string cheese snack (target brand is 1 point) so I'm doing good. Definitely past the worst as far as munchies and all that, but I have been eating this way for 2 months now.
OH and I did have a decaf coffee with a tiny bit of creamer. I decided to count that as a point.
I've been doing better at getting to bed at earlier...as in 1030-11pm. It's so much easier to just stay up and get things done, but I realllllly think it has been causing my weight loss to slow down. I also think it is adding stress. I used to go on 5 hours of sleep while working full time and being a single mom. Then I got married and hit 30 and I dont know what happened. Just thinking how my husband and I used to watch Conan at 12am EVERY night is crazy to me haha. I guess that is a sign you are getting older...Either way I am going to do it in shape! :)
Last night as far as sleep I totally failed and went to bed around midnight. I'm soo tired today, but hey at least I am not discouraged about my weight! :)
It feels reallly good to say I've lost 5lbs! On my own! No diet pill (been there done that..dont do it!) No medication..nothing! Now lets keep this up!! :)
I think for lunch I am going to have another protein shake except I'm going to add some ice and frozen (unsweetened berries) as well as a tiny bit of flax seed oil. You can't taste it and it is VERY good for you. It will be like a milkshake!! :) Can't wait.
Ok..I don't have much for today ..for now. Back to work....
OH yeah and I added a weightloss ticker to my page for encouragement! I put the my "first" goal. If I can get there at least by the summer I will be happy!!!! After that I will only need to lose 10-15 more lbs to be where I was when I was dating my husband and that is a perfect weight for my body!! :) Yippee!!
(I am 5'2 and have been down to 125 before and looked like a skeleton. I always look 20lbs less than I actually weigh so when I go below the 140's I start to look unhealthy. I do have alot of muscle so maybe that is why? Anyways 140 -145 always seems like the perect weight for me!)
So far today I have had my muslce milk protein shake with 1/2 cup of nonfat milk and the rest water. That was 4 points. It keeps me full for a long time! I just had my string cheese snack (target brand is 1 point) so I'm doing good. Definitely past the worst as far as munchies and all that, but I have been eating this way for 2 months now.
OH and I did have a decaf coffee with a tiny bit of creamer. I decided to count that as a point.
I've been doing better at getting to bed at earlier...as in 1030-11pm. It's so much easier to just stay up and get things done, but I realllllly think it has been causing my weight loss to slow down. I also think it is adding stress. I used to go on 5 hours of sleep while working full time and being a single mom. Then I got married and hit 30 and I dont know what happened. Just thinking how my husband and I used to watch Conan at 12am EVERY night is crazy to me haha. I guess that is a sign you are getting older...Either way I am going to do it in shape! :)
Last night as far as sleep I totally failed and went to bed around midnight. I'm soo tired today, but hey at least I am not discouraged about my weight! :)
It feels reallly good to say I've lost 5lbs! On my own! No diet pill (been there done that..dont do it!) No medication..nothing! Now lets keep this up!! :)
I think for lunch I am going to have another protein shake except I'm going to add some ice and frozen (unsweetened berries) as well as a tiny bit of flax seed oil. You can't taste it and it is VERY good for you. It will be like a milkshake!! :) Can't wait.
Ok..I don't have much for today ..for now. Back to work....
OH yeah and I added a weightloss ticker to my page for encouragement! I put the my "first" goal. If I can get there at least by the summer I will be happy!!!! After that I will only need to lose 10-15 more lbs to be where I was when I was dating my husband and that is a perfect weight for my body!! :) Yippee!!
(I am 5'2 and have been down to 125 before and looked like a skeleton. I always look 20lbs less than I actually weigh so when I go below the 140's I start to look unhealthy. I do have alot of muscle so maybe that is why? Anyways 140 -145 always seems like the perect weight for me!)
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Feeling Grrreeat today!!!
Got up today and decided to check the scale. I know you shouldn't do that every day, but with all the let down I have had I kinda want to check in the mornings for now. I haven't done it EVERY morning, but just here and there to see how things are going.
I want to know if maybe something I ate is not good..maybe all the fiber helped move things along...maybe I retained water...I want to get this right!
Anyways. I have been at 185 for a few days now and this morning I was at 184!! I am so excited!! :) It encourages me to keep on going. To be smart and drink lots of water! It feels sooo good! I am very hopeful, but also scared to get too excited because of the past. If I make it to 179 I will KNOW this is actually happening.
I started at 189, but didnt bring in the ww point system until I was at 187 because I just wasn't seeing a consistent loss. So...so far I have lost 5 lbs total!!
It is also the days before my time of the month and I have ZERO pms. I am the PMS queen! I'm talking cramps like labor pains, ovarian cycts, a chest that is so sore I cannot walk down the hall or get dressed without hurting, being super irritable, headaches, MAJOR bloating..you name it! the only other time in my life I have been able to get rid of my horrible PMS was the last time I got really healthy by doing weight watchers and cutting out caffeine. (I do drink a bit of green tea) I am in shock that I feel so good. Also very excited that things are coming together finally.
It all started about 6 months before I got married when I got on birth control for the first time and everything in my system just went crazy. Besides major weight gain (my body thought I was pregnant) I was miserable and having all kinds of horrible symtoms that quit after getting rid of it. However my hormones etc have not been the same since. Doctors cannot find a thing wrong..not thyroid..nothing. Whatever!
Anyways...today is a great day. I think this is finally some progress and the no pms thing just makes me even more excited!!! Maybe I will be in shape when my family visits this summer? That is my first goal!!! :) Maybe I will be the skinny sister again!?
I want to know if maybe something I ate is not good..maybe all the fiber helped move things along...maybe I retained water...I want to get this right!
Anyways. I have been at 185 for a few days now and this morning I was at 184!! I am so excited!! :) It encourages me to keep on going. To be smart and drink lots of water! It feels sooo good! I am very hopeful, but also scared to get too excited because of the past. If I make it to 179 I will KNOW this is actually happening.
I started at 189, but didnt bring in the ww point system until I was at 187 because I just wasn't seeing a consistent loss. So...so far I have lost 5 lbs total!!
It is also the days before my time of the month and I have ZERO pms. I am the PMS queen! I'm talking cramps like labor pains, ovarian cycts, a chest that is so sore I cannot walk down the hall or get dressed without hurting, being super irritable, headaches, MAJOR bloating..you name it! the only other time in my life I have been able to get rid of my horrible PMS was the last time I got really healthy by doing weight watchers and cutting out caffeine. (I do drink a bit of green tea) I am in shock that I feel so good. Also very excited that things are coming together finally.
It all started about 6 months before I got married when I got on birth control for the first time and everything in my system just went crazy. Besides major weight gain (my body thought I was pregnant) I was miserable and having all kinds of horrible symtoms that quit after getting rid of it. However my hormones etc have not been the same since. Doctors cannot find a thing wrong..not thyroid..nothing. Whatever!
Anyways...today is a great day. I think this is finally some progress and the no pms thing just makes me even more excited!!! Maybe I will be in shape when my family visits this summer? That is my first goal!!! :) Maybe I will be the skinny sister again!?
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