Week 7

137.5!!

I lost 3.5 lbs. This feels SO SO good!

Progess...Finally!!

I haven't posted for quite a while because I've been waiting for something to post about! We are three weeks into September and I've been yo-yo-ing in the same 2-3 lb (179-181) range. I've been really diligent about going to the gym everyday. I've got my schedule all worked out so that 5 out of 6 days I'm going for a class (Zumba, cardio circuits, etc), plus I'm running 3-5 miles a couple of times a week in addition to that. My eating is not super strict but not terrible. You'd think that I'd be seing some progress. Well, I'm not. Until this morning...I think I may have broken free....177.4. That's down about 2 lbs. Yay!

I'm pretty sure that I won't meet my second goal of 170 by October 9th...but at least I'm moving in that direction.

Also, I am definately noticing a difference in my clothes. This week I pulled out my pre-pregnancy size 10 Levis and they fit! Plus, two people at the gym on different days said they could tell I've lost weight. That always feels good!

What's the point

168.2

What's the point really?

I mean, who says I HAVE to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight?

Week 5 & 6

I didn't post last week because I was sick, both my girls were sick and I was just trying to stay afloat. Maybe that means we won't get sick this winter. I can dream right!?

Now not all of us lose weight when we are sick...GO VAL! I gained.

I get to start this week off at 141. That's right, heavier than when I started. Oh geez. It's okay though because being sick humbles you. You want to work out like crazy when you are finally healthy. So here it goes.

HELLO WORLD!!!

I got sick this last week...nothing tragic just a head cold accompanied by naseau. But not the useful kind of naseau where you don't eat anything. No, this is the kind where you must have something in your stomach at all times or the naseau just gets worse. You know what I'm talking about? So since Thursday it's been zero exercise and non-stop eating. I was sure I was gaining weight.

Imagine my surprise and delight this morning to discover I WEIGH 168!!!

HELLO 160'S!!!!

I'm sure I will pop back up into the 170's and I continue to play the yoyo weight game but I can honestly say I don't know the last time I've seen a number this low on the scale. HOORAY!!!

Oh, and Joe left yesterday, which sucks but is probably good for my eating habits :)

I haven't measured yet, but hopefully those numbers are down too. On a side note, I pulled my new jeans off yesterday without undoing them (the ones I bought when I was with you Mel). And I saw Michelle Westwood Saturday and she accused me of shrinking away. That was an ego booster ;)

Tick....tick....tick.....

158.8 before nursing

Luckily "the baby" woke up a few minutes later and I was able to weigh after he ate (which I normally do and I was SUPER FULL this morning). Brought me down to

158.0

Could have been better...maybe even in the 157's if I hadn't cooked a SPECTACULAR chicken pot pie for dinner last night.

It was my first attempt at making my own pie crust (sad, I know, normally I use pillsbury) and it turned out fabulously. Flaky....oh, so flaky. Not to mention I used left over rotisserie chicken (dripping with fat) from the night before. It was SOOOOOO good.

I ate A LOT of it.

Oh well...hopefully after I digest it and burn off the fat from it, I will have even better results next week.

My resolve is slowly weakening.

It's quite possibly because 10 lbs hasn't magically come off in 10 days. That and I have a 10 pack of mini Snickers bars in the freezer along with some Macadamia nut cookies and Lindor Chocolates.

I sure hope there are good results tomorrow morning.

Something to validate me.

Freaking Weight Anyway

You know what sucks?

Hitting a personal best this week and still gaining weight. SUCK. 171. I ran 5 miles this week, twice, and 4 miles two other times, did my regular weight routine and GAINED A FREAKIN POUND. I may never see the 160s. This is depressing. Also, my eating's bordering on out of control, which might have something to do with it. My personal life is really really really wonderful though ;)

My measurements mostly stayed the same, but a couple went down.

Positive Reinforcement

Weekly weigh in (not that I don't weigh myself any other time during the week (as in every day) but Thursday is the day that I record it and am accountable for it)....anyhow...as of this morning....159.

HELLO 150's it's SO NICE to see you again.

Goal: 150lbs

9 more to go.

No dessert/treat/candy diet going well. I thought day 1 would just about kill me...but I made it. Day 2....not so bad.

I know there will be hard times/days ahead but for now I'm good.

1 lb in two days....how's that for positive reinforcement.

Joe's really really great

Hmm, this post isn't a weigh in, more of a mull over. Interesting thing about me...I tend to eat when I'm happy and comfortable. I've been known to also eat when sad and depressed, but for the most part I think I've kicked that habit. Currently I am happy and comfortable, which is a really wonderful thing as far as being alive goes, but it's having the effect of making me less careful about what I'm putting in my mouth. So I guess this is really just a reminder to myself to pay attention.

On a side note, I'm up to 4 miles with the running at 5.4. Man, it just about kills me, but it feels good too.

Week 4

I don't want to post this week. But I suppose I must.
140. Gained a pound.
Had a revelation.
Threw all the crap in the pantry away.
Have a new found hope and strength.
GOOD LUCK THIS WEEK!

Mind over body

So....here goes nothing ladies.

I made a goal this morning to refrain from all candy and desserts until I can reach my goal weight (150 lbs)....however long it takes me.

This is not a "no sugar" diet.

You all know that I am a STRONG believer in mind over body. You REALLY can do ANYTHING you put your mind to.

This new goal is merely an attempt to put mind over my body and eliminate the two most difficult road blocks on the path to my ultimate goal (reaching my pre pregnancy weight).

I'm tired of staying stagnant because I have difficulty with moderating my "sugar yum yum" intake.

I just decided this morning that enough was enough and it was time.

I'm strong.....I can do it!

I'll keep you posted.

The first week is a KILLER!

Wish me luck!

Weigh in

It was a horrible food week and a terrible work out week as well. In reality I should've gained about 10 pounds, but I didn't. Holding steady at 170 thank goodnesss. I even lost some in my measurements which was awesome.

On an unrelated note it was a wonderful personal life week ;)

Sure and steady....

160

My Follow Up

So, a few weeks ago I set some goals for myself. The first was to be below 180 by the end of August. Well, today is September 1st, so here goes the accountability part of things....



....my weight this morning was 179. Hooray!



(I was a little bummed because on Friday I was 178, but that was after a week of being pretty sick and not eating much, so I guess this the more accurate weight.)



So, I lost 8lbs in August. Not bad. Now I have 5 1/2 weeks and 9 lbs to make my next goal. That could be tricky (since we can't ALL be like Val and loose 5 lbs a week!), but I'll do my best!

Query?

Marilyn asked when the Biggest Loserish type competition ends, and if I remember correctly it is October 15th. Does that sound right to everybody?