..turn, that is.
Today was a much better day. I did myself a favor and went through all my old blog posts from when I was on Medifast. How when I got to my current weight before, I was ecstatic and positive, and ready to take on the world.
After reading what myself from 6 months ago wrote, I was able to be very strong today - I stuck to my points perfectly, and didn't really even feel like I was missing out on anything.
I know part of my victory today was that I kept myself very busy. I was cleaning the house to prepare for company tomorrow, so I was never bored.
I guess my house is going to be spotless from now on.
I'm feeling recharged and ready to take this journey again. I know that food addiction is something that I will always struggle with - but it is time to take charge again for my health's sake, and for the sake of my family. I really need my children to see me making good choices.
Going for a run in the morning. Ciao! - B
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Sabotage No More
So, they say a problem shared is a problem halved, right?
Well, here goes.
I am a food addict. Big time. I need help.
I rejoined Weight Watchers this week - my weigh in (albeit fully-clothed and in the evening after dinner) was a disappointment - 166 lbs. I have gained back 24 lbs in the last 6 months. Head slap.
So, most people when they join weight watchers, including me (it is something I have done a couple of times in the past) have a honeymoon period, where they are inspired, and revved up, and can't do anything but succeed - well, it has been 2 days for me, and I am still sabotaging myself horribly.
I started today out great - my goals in mind, my points target all planned out for the day. Then, I hit the afternoon hungry monster, and I lost it, terribly. I went on a binge - I ate so much so fast, I'm not even sure what I put in my mouth.
The most embarrassing thing for me was the whip cream - I made a carton of whipped cream and ate it with a spoon. Yep. The whole thing.
So, I'm blogging again. Accountability. I think that is the only thing that can work for me right now. Knowing that someone out there might be counting on me to be strong for them when they are having a hard time too. Please let me know if you have any tips to help me stop destroying myself. I know that ultimately I need to see a therapist about this, but that just isn't in the cards, or the budget right now.
I'm in a sad and desperate place - the cold weather is setting in, I'm bored. I'm hoping this blog will help.
Well, here goes.
I am a food addict. Big time. I need help.
I rejoined Weight Watchers this week - my weigh in (albeit fully-clothed and in the evening after dinner) was a disappointment - 166 lbs. I have gained back 24 lbs in the last 6 months. Head slap.
So, most people when they join weight watchers, including me (it is something I have done a couple of times in the past) have a honeymoon period, where they are inspired, and revved up, and can't do anything but succeed - well, it has been 2 days for me, and I am still sabotaging myself horribly.
I started today out great - my goals in mind, my points target all planned out for the day. Then, I hit the afternoon hungry monster, and I lost it, terribly. I went on a binge - I ate so much so fast, I'm not even sure what I put in my mouth.
The most embarrassing thing for me was the whip cream - I made a carton of whipped cream and ate it with a spoon. Yep. The whole thing.
So, I'm blogging again. Accountability. I think that is the only thing that can work for me right now. Knowing that someone out there might be counting on me to be strong for them when they are having a hard time too. Please let me know if you have any tips to help me stop destroying myself. I know that ultimately I need to see a therapist about this, but that just isn't in the cards, or the budget right now.
I'm in a sad and desperate place - the cold weather is setting in, I'm bored. I'm hoping this blog will help.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
A slap in the face...
My inner-feminist emerged this morning and startled me out of this coma I've been in for oh...20 years or so. The obsession with weight and size and the way I look.
I ran two miles this morning - the first time I have done so by myself in probably 2 months. I have run a few times with the kids in their stroller, but I haven't taken the soul-renewing 20 minutes to myself in quite some time. It was liberating. It was beautiful. It made me thankful for my legs, my heart, my lungs, the air we breathe, the blue sky, the ability to afford good running shoes, etc.
I realized that I have become a SLAVE to my scale. Therefore, as soon as my husband gets out of the shower in a few minutes, I am going to throw my scale away.
When I say slave, I mean slave. I don't just weigh myself once per day, I weigh myself at least twice, sometimes more. I don't know why - because all I'm watching it do right now is go up. Since my last post I have gained another 5 pounds. But guess what? As of right now, I'm going to try to stop caring about that.
I have this 20 lb, 30 inch goal in mind. No, I don't mean my measurements or my weight. I mean my daughter. She is my goal. To instill in her the confidence and strength that we as women are so blessed to have. To show her that being skinny, or being a size 4, or having perfect makeup and hair, mean so little.
What matters is health. Happiness. Love. Gratitude. Philanthropy. Humor. Intelligence. With all of these things comes a beauty that no number on a scale or size of jeans can duplicate. When a woman is beautiful on the inside, she is beautiful on the outside, no matter what her waist measurement is.
I'm going to start running regularly again. For my health, and for the meditative state it puts me in. I know that I need to "watch my weight" in the sense that I shouldn't do anything that will destroy my body, but I'm no longer going to be a slave to the numbers.
I hope this post finds you all happy, healthy and loved today. May your day be filled with blessings!
B
I ran two miles this morning - the first time I have done so by myself in probably 2 months. I have run a few times with the kids in their stroller, but I haven't taken the soul-renewing 20 minutes to myself in quite some time. It was liberating. It was beautiful. It made me thankful for my legs, my heart, my lungs, the air we breathe, the blue sky, the ability to afford good running shoes, etc.
I realized that I have become a SLAVE to my scale. Therefore, as soon as my husband gets out of the shower in a few minutes, I am going to throw my scale away.
When I say slave, I mean slave. I don't just weigh myself once per day, I weigh myself at least twice, sometimes more. I don't know why - because all I'm watching it do right now is go up. Since my last post I have gained another 5 pounds. But guess what? As of right now, I'm going to try to stop caring about that.
I have this 20 lb, 30 inch goal in mind. No, I don't mean my measurements or my weight. I mean my daughter. She is my goal. To instill in her the confidence and strength that we as women are so blessed to have. To show her that being skinny, or being a size 4, or having perfect makeup and hair, mean so little.
What matters is health. Happiness. Love. Gratitude. Philanthropy. Humor. Intelligence. With all of these things comes a beauty that no number on a scale or size of jeans can duplicate. When a woman is beautiful on the inside, she is beautiful on the outside, no matter what her waist measurement is.
I'm going to start running regularly again. For my health, and for the meditative state it puts me in. I know that I need to "watch my weight" in the sense that I shouldn't do anything that will destroy my body, but I'm no longer going to be a slave to the numbers.
I hope this post finds you all happy, healthy and loved today. May your day be filled with blessings!
B
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Day 1 - Beans, Beans, The Magical Fruit (hopefully!)
As promised, my current weight and measurements are as follows:
Weight: 149.7 (yesterday I was 148 - I think my scale needs new batteries, but for now, we'll go with the higher weight.)
Bust: 37 in.
Arm: 12.5 in.
Waist: 32 in.
Belly: 36 in.
Hip: 38.5 in.
Thigh: 22.75 in.
Blogging yesterday helped me realize that the 4 hour body diet is not out of my reach, so I started it today. Pretty much I eat legumes, cruciferous veggies and protein 6 days a week (4 times a day, as much as I want to feel full) and then have a once per week "binge" day where I can eat whatever I want all day after a high-protein breakfast. I'm going to try it for a month, and see how I do. People that have been doing it for years swear by it, and I don't figure it is that hard to eat this way, but we shall see. If I can do medi-fast, I can do anything.
Also as promised, I took pictures of everything I ate today - I stuck to the plan perfectly - but it turned out to be too much food for me. I ended up saving half of my dinner meal, and I will have it for breakfast tomorrow.
The spinach is from our garden! It is pretty cool to eat fresh spinach every day.
I did awesome for day 1! I'm now on the search for a kettle bell to do some exercises at home and will continue running a couple times a week. Those interested should check out www.fourhourbody.com - the information about this plan is absolutely fascinating. Some of it seems a little bogus, but much seems doable and sustainable.
Just so you know, I'll be weighing daily and measuring weekly. I'll post the weekly measurements and weight on facebook - my true accountability forum. :)
Until tomorrow my friends - B
Weight: 149.7 (yesterday I was 148 - I think my scale needs new batteries, but for now, we'll go with the higher weight.)
Bust: 37 in.
Arm: 12.5 in.
Waist: 32 in.
Belly: 36 in.
Hip: 38.5 in.
Thigh: 22.75 in.
Blogging yesterday helped me realize that the 4 hour body diet is not out of my reach, so I started it today. Pretty much I eat legumes, cruciferous veggies and protein 6 days a week (4 times a day, as much as I want to feel full) and then have a once per week "binge" day where I can eat whatever I want all day after a high-protein breakfast. I'm going to try it for a month, and see how I do. People that have been doing it for years swear by it, and I don't figure it is that hard to eat this way, but we shall see. If I can do medi-fast, I can do anything.
Also as promised, I took pictures of everything I ate today - I stuck to the plan perfectly - but it turned out to be too much food for me. I ended up saving half of my dinner meal, and I will have it for breakfast tomorrow.
The spinach is from our garden! It is pretty cool to eat fresh spinach every day.
I did awesome for day 1! I'm now on the search for a kettle bell to do some exercises at home and will continue running a couple times a week. Those interested should check out www.fourhourbody.com - the information about this plan is absolutely fascinating. Some of it seems a little bogus, but much seems doable and sustainable.
Just so you know, I'll be weighing daily and measuring weekly. I'll post the weekly measurements and weight on facebook - my true accountability forum. :)
Until tomorrow my friends - B
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
New Experiment
Okay, so clearly I'm not on medi-fast anymore, and I didn't do very well at tracking my transition off the program. That's because I didn't do very well transitioning off the program at all - and I was too embarrassed to admit it. So, here's the truth. I have not been eating great over the last two months, and as a result, I have gained back a few pounds. Not enough for me to change sizes or feel like I've undone any of the hard work I did, but still, I wanted to continue going the other direction for a few pounds. Now I'm back at 148, and my ultimate goal is to be in the 120's - meaning 129.9. Tomorrow morning I'm going to restart my tracking and measuring, and I will post here.
I really do think blogging is part of the big picture for me. It helps to hold me accountable. I don't want to fail in the eyes of my readers, so if I commit to blogging each day, I'll commit to my diet each day.
I have been reading a little bit about the 4 hour body diet - and while much of it is extreme and would not fit well into my lifestyle, there are pieces of it that would be very beneficial - one of which is the advice to take a picture of everything you eat before you eat it. Most people don't want to take a picture of something un-healthy. My plan is to take a picture of everything I eat and post it on my blog daily. That way I'm being held accountable in that way too.
Another element of the 4 hour body diet is to increase protein at breakfast - at least 30 grams. In fact, the creator of this program said that if you don't do anything else on the plan, following this step will give you noticeable results. Worth a shot. I'm sure that I can always use a little more protein.
With that, I'll write tomorrow and post pictures of what I consume. I'll try not to embarrass myself too much. :) B
I really do think blogging is part of the big picture for me. It helps to hold me accountable. I don't want to fail in the eyes of my readers, so if I commit to blogging each day, I'll commit to my diet each day.
I have been reading a little bit about the 4 hour body diet - and while much of it is extreme and would not fit well into my lifestyle, there are pieces of it that would be very beneficial - one of which is the advice to take a picture of everything you eat before you eat it. Most people don't want to take a picture of something un-healthy. My plan is to take a picture of everything I eat and post it on my blog daily. That way I'm being held accountable in that way too.
Another element of the 4 hour body diet is to increase protein at breakfast - at least 30 grams. In fact, the creator of this program said that if you don't do anything else on the plan, following this step will give you noticeable results. Worth a shot. I'm sure that I can always use a little more protein.
With that, I'll write tomorrow and post pictures of what I consume. I'll try not to embarrass myself too much. :) B
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Week 14 - Starting Transition Today!
I made it - 14 weeks on medifast, went past my goal, lost 3 pant sizes - lost a load of inches. I know now that because I could do this, I can do anything.
My weight this morning is 142, for 1.5 down this week, and a total of 41.8 lbs down in 14 weeks.
Measurements:
Bust: 35 (-5.5 - So long, boobs.)
Arm: 11.75 (-3.75 - still working on the batwings, but at least I can wear something sleeveless)
Waist: 28.5 (-7 - yes, 7 inches from my waist IS awesome)
Belly: 32.75 (-7.75 - no more muffin top!)
Hips: 35 (-6.75 - my hips don't lie...)
Thigh: 20.5 (-4.75 - I am the thigh master)
A total of 35.5 inches gone from my body in 14 weeks! I lost an average of 2.98 lbs per week. I am excited to lose a few more on transition as well.
I want the weather to get warmer so I can wear my new shorts. For the first time in my whole life, I LOVE my legs. I'm sure running has a lot to do with that - I go every other day, and I'm currently training for a half marathon.
Trish and I are headed to Disneyland in June - my goal is to be toned enough to wear a 2 piece bathing suit at the hotel pool. I've transformed so much already - getting some muscle should be a piece of cake. :) Sugar-free cake, of course.
I'll keep blogging as I go through transition - until next time! - B
My weight this morning is 142, for 1.5 down this week, and a total of 41.8 lbs down in 14 weeks.
Measurements:
Bust: 35 (-5.5 - So long, boobs.)
Arm: 11.75 (-3.75 - still working on the batwings, but at least I can wear something sleeveless)
Waist: 28.5 (-7 - yes, 7 inches from my waist IS awesome)
Belly: 32.75 (-7.75 - no more muffin top!)
Hips: 35 (-6.75 - my hips don't lie...)
Thigh: 20.5 (-4.75 - I am the thigh master)
A total of 35.5 inches gone from my body in 14 weeks! I lost an average of 2.98 lbs per week. I am excited to lose a few more on transition as well.
I want the weather to get warmer so I can wear my new shorts. For the first time in my whole life, I LOVE my legs. I'm sure running has a lot to do with that - I go every other day, and I'm currently training for a half marathon.
Trish and I are headed to Disneyland in June - my goal is to be toned enough to wear a 2 piece bathing suit at the hotel pool. I've transformed so much already - getting some muscle should be a piece of cake. :) Sugar-free cake, of course.
I'll keep blogging as I go through transition - until next time! - B
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Week 13 - YAHOO!!!!
I'm posting my week 13 stats early, because I'm leaving on a jet plane for Denver tomorrow, and I'm going to try to stay away from all things computer-ish.
Are you ready, are you ready, are you ready?????
143.5.....That's down 3.8 lbs in 5 days, and 1.5 lbs BELOW MY GOAL!!! I did it! I freakin' did it!
I'm so happy. I'm so excited. I'm so confident. I'm so healthy. I'm addicted to running. I have so much energy. I don't even know who this person is, but I love her, and I'm never letting her go.
I have one more week on Medifast full-time, and then I move on to transition. I'll save my measurements until next week's last "full time" weigh in, and I'll post my "after" pictures after I complete transition.
Wish me luck in Denver on vacation! I know I can do it!!!!!
Are you ready, are you ready, are you ready?????
143.5.....That's down 3.8 lbs in 5 days, and 1.5 lbs BELOW MY GOAL!!! I did it! I freakin' did it!
I'm so happy. I'm so excited. I'm so confident. I'm so healthy. I'm addicted to running. I have so much energy. I don't even know who this person is, but I love her, and I'm never letting her go.
I have one more week on Medifast full-time, and then I move on to transition. I'll save my measurements until next week's last "full time" weigh in, and I'll post my "after" pictures after I complete transition.
Wish me luck in Denver on vacation! I know I can do it!!!!!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Week 12 - Slowing down...
I lost 1.3 lbs this week, putting my weight at 147.3. It seems these last few pounds are taking their sweet time to come off.
I'm sure I would have lost more had I not had a flu-like day this week - I was not well at all, and the next day, although I tried, medifast food was not enough to replenish my body. I needed to eat more to feel well again.
I have been a little lax though - not measuring my protein, eyeballing my vegetables and condiments. My last two weeks on this program, I'm going hardcore. Balls to the wall. Getting these last 2.3 lbs off and then some!
The best part about this week though was the shopping...I am now a size 4 in most things, and the things that I'm not are a 6. My "big" size is a 6. That just blows my mind.
Two weeks left and then transition. Wish me luck!
I'm sure I would have lost more had I not had a flu-like day this week - I was not well at all, and the next day, although I tried, medifast food was not enough to replenish my body. I needed to eat more to feel well again.
I have been a little lax though - not measuring my protein, eyeballing my vegetables and condiments. My last two weeks on this program, I'm going hardcore. Balls to the wall. Getting these last 2.3 lbs off and then some!
The best part about this week though was the shopping...I am now a size 4 in most things, and the things that I'm not are a 6. My "big" size is a 6. That just blows my mind.
Two weeks left and then transition. Wish me luck!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Week 11 - Saturday night....ehhh.
I went out with my brother Saturday night. For sushi. And drinks. It was the death of my loss this week...only down .2 - 148.6 lbs.
Was it worth it? Yes. I ask myself this to make sure that I'm still in a good mental state when it comes to this whole weight loss thing. I definitely am. I know that a very over-indulgent night such as Saturday will set me back a bit, but I also know that an over-indulgent night does not ruin my whole outlook about my health, weight, etc. like it did before.
We had a wonderful time, and now I'm back on the wagon - the last 3.6 lbs is going to come off lickety split! I'm on plan for 3 more weeks full time, then I move to transition.
I'm still not sure about how it will go after transition. I've been slacking a bit the last few weeks, and now I need to get back on track with what my goals are in this whole thing...I'm going to make meal plans for myself this week to make sure that my first few weeks off program are easy for me.
Still, I'm feeling fabulous. I look fabulous too. For the first time in the 10.5 years I've been with my husband, he told me that I'm hot. He's always said I was beautiful, or cute, or whatever, but now I'm hot. Gratification. :)
- B
Was it worth it? Yes. I ask myself this to make sure that I'm still in a good mental state when it comes to this whole weight loss thing. I definitely am. I know that a very over-indulgent night such as Saturday will set me back a bit, but I also know that an over-indulgent night does not ruin my whole outlook about my health, weight, etc. like it did before.
We had a wonderful time, and now I'm back on the wagon - the last 3.6 lbs is going to come off lickety split! I'm on plan for 3 more weeks full time, then I move to transition.
I'm still not sure about how it will go after transition. I've been slacking a bit the last few weeks, and now I need to get back on track with what my goals are in this whole thing...I'm going to make meal plans for myself this week to make sure that my first few weeks off program are easy for me.
Still, I'm feeling fabulous. I look fabulous too. For the first time in the 10.5 years I've been with my husband, he told me that I'm hot. He's always said I was beautiful, or cute, or whatever, but now I'm hot. Gratification. :)
- B
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Week 10 - Eeeeeeee! (part 2)
I lost another 2.2 lbs this week. I'm 148.8 lbs. I'm only 3.8 lbs away from my goal! I can't even tell you how ecstatic I am!
I had two off days this week - Saturday was the SIP festival in McMinnville, and I wanted a burrito and a glass of wine. Sunday morning was brunch at some good friends' house, and while I was as good as I could be with the food in front of me, none of it was on plan.
Anyway, I still managed to lose!
This week is going to be a very busy one for me. Thursday my Dad is getting married, Friday is my nephew's birthday party, Saturday I have a date with my older brother, and Sunday is my nephew's second birthday party along with choir rehearsal. Surely all wonderful things, but I'll be looking forward to a quiet week next week.
I totally <3 my life!
Ciao! - B
Friday, March 11, 2011
Day ??? - Eeeeee!
Ok. So I normally try to avoid weighing myself more than once per week. But, given that I have been SO close to a particular number over the last week, I had to check out the scale.
It's official! I am now closer to 100 lbs than 200 lbs! I am 149.7. I literally cannot remember the last time I could make such a statement.
4.7 lbs to my goal. 34.1 lbs lost on Medifast. 58.3 lbs lost since Maggie was born. Amazing.
On the emotional end of things, I'm doing great. I really have discovered that there is absolutely not any food that tastes as good as I currently feel. I know that I will continue to be healthy after Medifast. I know that on the rare occasion that I do need to indulge, I'll be fine, because I know now that I can get back on the wagon.
I have hip bones again. I am getting dangerously close to having a flat tummy again. (I know! I just had a baby!) I may actually have the confidence this summer to say "screw the stretch marks" and wear a two-piece bathing suit.
It's a miracle.
It's official! I am now closer to 100 lbs than 200 lbs! I am 149.7. I literally cannot remember the last time I could make such a statement.
4.7 lbs to my goal. 34.1 lbs lost on Medifast. 58.3 lbs lost since Maggie was born. Amazing.
On the emotional end of things, I'm doing great. I really have discovered that there is absolutely not any food that tastes as good as I currently feel. I know that I will continue to be healthy after Medifast. I know that on the rare occasion that I do need to indulge, I'll be fine, because I know now that I can get back on the wagon.
I have hip bones again. I am getting dangerously close to having a flat tummy again. (I know! I just had a baby!) I may actually have the confidence this summer to say "screw the stretch marks" and wear a two-piece bathing suit.
It's a miracle.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Week 9 - Is this for real?
Somebody pinch me. I'm really scared that I'm going to wake up and find that this weight loss thing has all been a dream.
I lost 4.2 lbs this week. I'm down to 151. 151! (If there was a way to capitalize numbers to make it look like I am shouting, I would do it.) I have lost 32.8 lbs in 9 weeks. I'm blown away. I rock. I totally rock.
I've been running a lot. It is so much easier to run when you are skinny. Yes, I said it. I am skinny. Most people wouldn't look at the number 151 and think that is a skinny number, but on my body, it is. I feel awesome. I'm more confident than I've ever been in my whole life. I love the way I look and I love the way I feel even more.
I am 6 pounds away from my goal. Only 6 pounds. I've never, ever been this close to my weight loss goal, no matter what it was. I can't wait to know what it feels like to reach it.
The downside...back in a 36B. My boobs have disappeared. I hope they don't completely evaporate.
Over the next few weeks I'll be seeing a few people that I haven't seen in awhile. Truth be told, I'm very excited to see their reactions. Most people that are currently in my life have never seen me this small.
I haven't craved anything off plan since my PMS week. My last shipment of Medifast food arrived yesterday - some new and different things to keep my last weeks on the plan interesting. As of right now, I'm planning on being on the plan full time for 5 more weeks. (I'm going to blow my goal of 145 out of the water in that time!) Then I will be on transition for 6 weeks.
I've been blessed to be able to share this journey with those who are paying attention. You inspire me daily, and I hope that my story has inspired you to. Here's to us and becoming the best people we can be!
Have a fabulous week my friends! - B
I lost 4.2 lbs this week. I'm down to 151. 151! (If there was a way to capitalize numbers to make it look like I am shouting, I would do it.) I have lost 32.8 lbs in 9 weeks. I'm blown away. I rock. I totally rock.
I've been running a lot. It is so much easier to run when you are skinny. Yes, I said it. I am skinny. Most people wouldn't look at the number 151 and think that is a skinny number, but on my body, it is. I feel awesome. I'm more confident than I've ever been in my whole life. I love the way I look and I love the way I feel even more.
I am 6 pounds away from my goal. Only 6 pounds. I've never, ever been this close to my weight loss goal, no matter what it was. I can't wait to know what it feels like to reach it.
The downside...back in a 36B. My boobs have disappeared. I hope they don't completely evaporate.
Over the next few weeks I'll be seeing a few people that I haven't seen in awhile. Truth be told, I'm very excited to see their reactions. Most people that are currently in my life have never seen me this small.
I haven't craved anything off plan since my PMS week. My last shipment of Medifast food arrived yesterday - some new and different things to keep my last weeks on the plan interesting. As of right now, I'm planning on being on the plan full time for 5 more weeks. (I'm going to blow my goal of 145 out of the water in that time!) Then I will be on transition for 6 weeks.
I've been blessed to be able to share this journey with those who are paying attention. You inspire me daily, and I hope that my story has inspired you to. Here's to us and becoming the best people we can be!
Have a fabulous week my friends! - B
Friday, March 4, 2011
Month 2 Stats
Weight: 154.1 (-10.1 for the month, 29.8 total)
Bust: 37 (-3.5 total)
Arm: 12.75 (-2.75 total)
Waist: 31 (-4.5 total)
Belly: 35.25 (-5.25 total)
Hips: 38 (-3.75 total)
Thigh: 21.75 (-3.5 total)
I've lost a total of 23.25 inches off of my body in 2 months! And I'm in a size 6 jeans! Lovin' it!
Bust: 37 (-3.5 total)
Arm: 12.75 (-2.75 total)
Waist: 31 (-4.5 total)
Belly: 35.25 (-5.25 total)
Hips: 38 (-3.75 total)
Thigh: 21.75 (-3.5 total)
I've lost a total of 23.25 inches off of my body in 2 months! And I'm in a size 6 jeans! Lovin' it!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Week 8 - I probably don't deserve it, but I'm glad it happened anyway!
Week 8 is in the books - down 2.6 lbs, putting me at 155.2, and a grand total loss of 28.7 lbs! Ladies and gents, I am 10.2 lbs away from my goal! I can't even believe it!
Considering I binged on chips and guacamole last Tuesday night, I probably should have gained. I wonder how much I would have lost if I hadn't! Anyway, was it worth it? At the moment, yes. I needed to feel full. I hadn't had that completely satisfied feeling in 7 weeks. I needed to feel it for just one meal. I did stick to the plan the rest of the week, even though I was in Bandon for 4 days with access to Coastal Mist chocolates and desserts. I was victorious and discovered a new exercise method that is fun in the process...Just Dance 2 and The Michael Jackson Experience games for the Wii. So fun! I can't afford either of them right now, so I'll have to wait to purchase them.
After I get down to less than 10 lbs to go, my mini-goal is to get to 149.9. When I get to that weight, I will officially be closer to 100 lbs than 200 lbs, which I haven't been since I was 22.
My last shipment of Medifast is on its way right now. With it, I will have enough food to get me to my goal and through the transition phase of the program. I am nervous about what life is going to be like after Medifast. My goal for this week is to write out some sample meal plans for myself, so that when I get there, I can use my plans to go shopping and not have to worry about grabbing whatever is in front of me to eat. I'm used to eating small meals 6 times a day now, so that will be easy. The hard part for me will be what to eat during those times. I will have to be very careful for awhile. I hope that by the time I even have to think about that, I will be so confident in myself, that it won't even be an issue.
Here's to you and supporting me on my journey! - B
Considering I binged on chips and guacamole last Tuesday night, I probably should have gained. I wonder how much I would have lost if I hadn't! Anyway, was it worth it? At the moment, yes. I needed to feel full. I hadn't had that completely satisfied feeling in 7 weeks. I needed to feel it for just one meal. I did stick to the plan the rest of the week, even though I was in Bandon for 4 days with access to Coastal Mist chocolates and desserts. I was victorious and discovered a new exercise method that is fun in the process...Just Dance 2 and The Michael Jackson Experience games for the Wii. So fun! I can't afford either of them right now, so I'll have to wait to purchase them.
After I get down to less than 10 lbs to go, my mini-goal is to get to 149.9. When I get to that weight, I will officially be closer to 100 lbs than 200 lbs, which I haven't been since I was 22.
My last shipment of Medifast is on its way right now. With it, I will have enough food to get me to my goal and through the transition phase of the program. I am nervous about what life is going to be like after Medifast. My goal for this week is to write out some sample meal plans for myself, so that when I get there, I can use my plans to go shopping and not have to worry about grabbing whatever is in front of me to eat. I'm used to eating small meals 6 times a day now, so that will be easy. The hard part for me will be what to eat during those times. I will have to be very careful for awhile. I hope that by the time I even have to think about that, I will be so confident in myself, that it won't even be an issue.
Here's to you and supporting me on my journey! - B
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Week 7 Complete - A 5 and a 6
Good morning! On this day, the start of my 8th week on Medifast, I report that I am officially 157.8 lbs, meaning I lost 2.3 lbs for the week, and 26.1 lbs total! Yay!!!!!
I can't tell you how excited I am to see that 5 - I am officially a lower weight than I have been since before Matt and I got engaged. I'm only 12.8 lbs away from my goal!
In other news, I tried on a size 6 dress at a little boutique here in town yesterday, and it fit perfectly! Eeee! I tried on a size 6 jeans, and I'm not quite there yet. They buttoned, but the muffin top I was sportin' along with a squished-to-nothingness booty, made me think that I should skip them for now. :)
One thing I'm really disappointed about right now is my wedding ring - it is officially too big for me to wear. It falls off all the time. I went to a jeweler yesterday to see what it would cost to get it resized, and they told me $250! I'm going to shop around for other prices, but if it is going to cost that much, I will have to wait for awhile. It breaks my heart (and Matt's) to not be wearing it, but I don't want to lose it. I've been wearing it on a chain around my neck. I did buy a silly ring yesterday to cope with the "naked" feeling you get when you don't have your wedding ring on, but it does not look like a wedding ring.
So, I have a confession to make. I'm going to eat Mexican food tonight. I've been craving chips and guacamole like you can't imagine. I'm not going to pig out - in fact, the only thing I'm going to eat off plan are the chips and guacamole. The rest of my meal will fit into lean and green guidelines. I'm ok with this decision...I hope I don't regret it at the end of the week...but if I do, I will have to be comfortable with the decision to go off plan.
Happy Tuesday! Ciao for now! - B
I can't tell you how excited I am to see that 5 - I am officially a lower weight than I have been since before Matt and I got engaged. I'm only 12.8 lbs away from my goal!
In other news, I tried on a size 6 dress at a little boutique here in town yesterday, and it fit perfectly! Eeee! I tried on a size 6 jeans, and I'm not quite there yet. They buttoned, but the muffin top I was sportin' along with a squished-to-nothingness booty, made me think that I should skip them for now. :)
One thing I'm really disappointed about right now is my wedding ring - it is officially too big for me to wear. It falls off all the time. I went to a jeweler yesterday to see what it would cost to get it resized, and they told me $250! I'm going to shop around for other prices, but if it is going to cost that much, I will have to wait for awhile. It breaks my heart (and Matt's) to not be wearing it, but I don't want to lose it. I've been wearing it on a chain around my neck. I did buy a silly ring yesterday to cope with the "naked" feeling you get when you don't have your wedding ring on, but it does not look like a wedding ring.
So, I have a confession to make. I'm going to eat Mexican food tonight. I've been craving chips and guacamole like you can't imagine. I'm not going to pig out - in fact, the only thing I'm going to eat off plan are the chips and guacamole. The rest of my meal will fit into lean and green guidelines. I'm ok with this decision...I hope I don't regret it at the end of the week...but if I do, I will have to be comfortable with the decision to go off plan.
Happy Tuesday! Ciao for now! - B
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Days 43-46: PMS
So, I've felt like a major b*tch for the last 24 hours. I was worried about it at first, but then I remembered this thing called a period...oh yeah. Haven't had one of those in quite awhile.
If you are sensitive to TMI, please, avert your eyes at this point.
I had an IUD "installed" in November - I was literally spotting until this last Monday. Uck. Then, just as the gray clouds were lifting, I started cramping. Feeling bloated. Getting irritable. My initial thought was, "Something is wrong...my IUD is doing weird things to my body or I am pregnant." Then, I realized that I "get" to start having periods again, and I think that is what I'm going through. PMS.
I'm sure you other ladies can relate to what my issue is here when it comes to staying motivated with a weight-loss plan. If I love chocolate with a passion the rest of the month, imagine how ravenous I am during this precious time. I also want carbs. Crusty bread with wine and cheese. Chicken Alfredo. Pizza with every topping known to man.
Yesterday was a tough day. I got half-way through it and almost threw in the towel. Matt and I were making plans for a date night, as my parents so graciously agreed to watch the kidlets, and Matt wanted to go out to dinner. Normally, I would have said, "sure, I can find a lean and green on the menu." But, I had my lean and green for lunch yesterday. (yum, btw. Mediterranean grilled chicken with zucchini and summer squash.) So, I told him that I didn't think I was strong enough to sit with him at a restaurant and watch him eat normal food. In my head I was thinking, "It's not fair that everyone else gets to eat normal food and I don't!" Wah, wah.
Anyway, he was fine doing something other than going out to dinner. We couldn't decide on a movie, and we couldn't think of something else to do (you get out of the loop when you only take 3 date nights a year on average.) so we were just going to drop the kids off and wing it.
From lunch time to the time Matt got home was torture. I almost called him and said, "Yes, let's go to Olive Garden so I can eat bottomless breadsticks and have a big ol' glass of red wine." But I didn't. I did however, give myself permission to indulge a bit. Not go off plan - but to have a few more carbs with on-plan recipes and foods than I would normally have. I made myself stuffed banana french toast (from www.newbeautifulme.blogspot.com) and it totally satisfied my sweet tooth. I literally drank a gallon of water.
And, I did it. I beat my cravings. I didn't give in. I won.
We ended up going to a movie at Northern Lights Theater in Salem. Matt ate pizza and had a beer, and I ate my caramel crunch Medifast bar and had a Diet Dr. Pepper. (won't do that again 2 hours before bedtime. I've been up since 2am.) We had a great time and I felt victorious.
I'm glad for this victory, because I'm not expecting a fantastic one on the scale this week. Not only because I went off plan on Valentine's Day, but because Aunt Flow is bound to arrive any day now. Good times. Good times.
TTFN! - B
If you are sensitive to TMI, please, avert your eyes at this point.
I had an IUD "installed" in November - I was literally spotting until this last Monday. Uck. Then, just as the gray clouds were lifting, I started cramping. Feeling bloated. Getting irritable. My initial thought was, "Something is wrong...my IUD is doing weird things to my body or I am pregnant." Then, I realized that I "get" to start having periods again, and I think that is what I'm going through. PMS.
I'm sure you other ladies can relate to what my issue is here when it comes to staying motivated with a weight-loss plan. If I love chocolate with a passion the rest of the month, imagine how ravenous I am during this precious time. I also want carbs. Crusty bread with wine and cheese. Chicken Alfredo. Pizza with every topping known to man.
Yesterday was a tough day. I got half-way through it and almost threw in the towel. Matt and I were making plans for a date night, as my parents so graciously agreed to watch the kidlets, and Matt wanted to go out to dinner. Normally, I would have said, "sure, I can find a lean and green on the menu." But, I had my lean and green for lunch yesterday. (yum, btw. Mediterranean grilled chicken with zucchini and summer squash.) So, I told him that I didn't think I was strong enough to sit with him at a restaurant and watch him eat normal food. In my head I was thinking, "It's not fair that everyone else gets to eat normal food and I don't!" Wah, wah.
Anyway, he was fine doing something other than going out to dinner. We couldn't decide on a movie, and we couldn't think of something else to do (you get out of the loop when you only take 3 date nights a year on average.) so we were just going to drop the kids off and wing it.
From lunch time to the time Matt got home was torture. I almost called him and said, "Yes, let's go to Olive Garden so I can eat bottomless breadsticks and have a big ol' glass of red wine." But I didn't. I did however, give myself permission to indulge a bit. Not go off plan - but to have a few more carbs with on-plan recipes and foods than I would normally have. I made myself stuffed banana french toast (from www.newbeautifulme.blogspot.com) and it totally satisfied my sweet tooth. I literally drank a gallon of water.
And, I did it. I beat my cravings. I didn't give in. I won.
We ended up going to a movie at Northern Lights Theater in Salem. Matt ate pizza and had a beer, and I ate my caramel crunch Medifast bar and had a Diet Dr. Pepper. (won't do that again 2 hours before bedtime. I've been up since 2am.) We had a great time and I felt victorious.
I'm glad for this victory, because I'm not expecting a fantastic one on the scale this week. Not only because I went off plan on Valentine's Day, but because Aunt Flow is bound to arrive any day now. Good times. Good times.
TTFN! - B
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Day 42 - Week 6 complete!
Okay, so clearly blogging every day is not something I can truly commit to. I am a busy lady...but, this blog is important to me, so I will write every couple of days to let you all know how I am doing.
That being said, I'm down 2.2 lbs this week! I'm at 160.1 lbs this morning. I was hoping to see the 5 after the 1 this week, but I know I'll see it next week, so it isn't a big deal. I've lost a total of 23.8 lbs, and only have 15.1 to go! I'm so close I can taste it!
The biggest non-scale victory for me this week was that I can really start to see the change in my face. I'm sure that other people noticed that right away since your face is one of the first places you typically lose weight, but it took awhile for me to see it. I've always had round cheeks, but now I can see that there are actually cheekbones in there!
Also, I've started to embrace other things about myself. I am realizing that I love my curly hair. It is big and wild and unruly, but with the right product, it's fun and sexy. I'm feeling so much better about myself now, that I don't feel like I have to change things like my hair to feel pretty.
Yesterday, as you all know, was Valentine's Day. Normally V Day is a weak time for me. I LOVE chocolate. Love it. With a dedicated passion most could not understand.
My darling husband made me a slight variation on a lean and green - a very healthy meal of salmon and sauteed vegetables. He used a few condiments that aren't on plan, but overall, a very healthy and tasty meal. (Thank you sweetheart!) For dessert I whipped up some chocolate mousse with berries, and we had some champagne. So, I'm out of ketosis, and not expecting a stellar loss this next week since it takes a few days to get back into ketosis, but the treat and lovely meal with my family was worth it to me.
I'll check back in with all of you as soon as I can! Happy Tuesday! - B
That being said, I'm down 2.2 lbs this week! I'm at 160.1 lbs this morning. I was hoping to see the 5 after the 1 this week, but I know I'll see it next week, so it isn't a big deal. I've lost a total of 23.8 lbs, and only have 15.1 to go! I'm so close I can taste it!
The biggest non-scale victory for me this week was that I can really start to see the change in my face. I'm sure that other people noticed that right away since your face is one of the first places you typically lose weight, but it took awhile for me to see it. I've always had round cheeks, but now I can see that there are actually cheekbones in there!
Also, I've started to embrace other things about myself. I am realizing that I love my curly hair. It is big and wild and unruly, but with the right product, it's fun and sexy. I'm feeling so much better about myself now, that I don't feel like I have to change things like my hair to feel pretty.
Yesterday, as you all know, was Valentine's Day. Normally V Day is a weak time for me. I LOVE chocolate. Love it. With a dedicated passion most could not understand.
My darling husband made me a slight variation on a lean and green - a very healthy meal of salmon and sauteed vegetables. He used a few condiments that aren't on plan, but overall, a very healthy and tasty meal. (Thank you sweetheart!) For dessert I whipped up some chocolate mousse with berries, and we had some champagne. So, I'm out of ketosis, and not expecting a stellar loss this next week since it takes a few days to get back into ketosis, but the treat and lovely meal with my family was worth it to me.
I'll check back in with all of you as soon as I can! Happy Tuesday! - B
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Days 37-38: Dress-up time!
I've enjoyed playing dress up in my own clothes the last couple of days. It is really fun to try on a dress or a top that I wouldn't have thought about wearing a month ago and have it fit so nicely or even in some cases be too big.
After the day I had before yesterday, I was feeling a bit down. Then Matt sent me an email that said he was feeling healthier (he too is on a mission to lose some weight) and that he was so grateful for my support and love. It made me feel a lot better about everything and helped me be strong today. I even made Valentine sugar cookies today and didn't taste them at all!
I hope everyone has a great Friday tomorrow! - B
After the day I had before yesterday, I was feeling a bit down. Then Matt sent me an email that said he was feeling healthier (he too is on a mission to lose some weight) and that he was so grateful for my support and love. It made me feel a lot better about everything and helped me be strong today. I even made Valentine sugar cookies today and didn't taste them at all!
I hope everyone has a great Friday tomorrow! - B
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Day 36 - Feeling a little bit weak
Yesterday I desperately wanted to cheat. I wanted to go through the McDonald's drive thru, order a quarter pounder with cheese and french fries, and throw in the towel on this whole diet thing.
I didn't. Thank goodness. I realize actually right now as I'm writing this, that yesterday was an incredibly stressful day for me. I'm dealing with some family stuff, and I wanted to soothe myself by eating. I did eat an extra medi-fast bar last night, but I'm ok with that. That's leaps and bounds above what I really wanted to do.
Even though I realize that the eating I wanted to do was stress-related, it doesn't take away the want at this point. As a stay-at-home mom, a lot of the other stress relieving things like taking a walk, reading a book, or screaming at the top of your lungs, are not possible all the time. Trust me, I'd love to just leave the house and go for a brisk walk whenever I feel like cheating, but naptimes, feedings, clean-up and general mommy-ness doesn't make it all that easy. This is not an excuse, it is just the way it is most of the time. I realize that I need to take a little bit of time to myself EVERY day, not just the days I feel overwhelmed. That will be my goal for this week - to take 10 minutes completely to myself when Matt is home. Not weight-loss related time, either. Just me time.
Need to get out of my funk and find my positive self again - have you seen her? - B
I didn't. Thank goodness. I realize actually right now as I'm writing this, that yesterday was an incredibly stressful day for me. I'm dealing with some family stuff, and I wanted to soothe myself by eating. I did eat an extra medi-fast bar last night, but I'm ok with that. That's leaps and bounds above what I really wanted to do.
Even though I realize that the eating I wanted to do was stress-related, it doesn't take away the want at this point. As a stay-at-home mom, a lot of the other stress relieving things like taking a walk, reading a book, or screaming at the top of your lungs, are not possible all the time. Trust me, I'd love to just leave the house and go for a brisk walk whenever I feel like cheating, but naptimes, feedings, clean-up and general mommy-ness doesn't make it all that easy. This is not an excuse, it is just the way it is most of the time. I realize that I need to take a little bit of time to myself EVERY day, not just the days I feel overwhelmed. That will be my goal for this week - to take 10 minutes completely to myself when Matt is home. Not weight-loss related time, either. Just me time.
Need to get out of my funk and find my positive self again - have you seen her? - B
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Day 35/Week 5: Down 3.5!
This morning the scale greeted me with a glorious 162.3 lbs. That's 3.5 lbs lost for the week, and a total of 21.6 in 5 weeks.
More importantly, I should note that I am now officially a lower weight than I have been since December of 2005. (158) After that I started gaining weight again, and the lowest I have been able to get since then was 163. It's so exciting to me that very soon, I will be back at that 158 mark, and then blow right past it.
I don't have much else to say! It feels great to be shrinking! Thank you everyone for all of your support! - B
More importantly, I should note that I am now officially a lower weight than I have been since December of 2005. (158) After that I started gaining weight again, and the lowest I have been able to get since then was 163. It's so exciting to me that very soon, I will be back at that 158 mark, and then blow right past it.
I don't have much else to say! It feels great to be shrinking! Thank you everyone for all of your support! - B
Monday, February 7, 2011
Day 32-34: Never Look Back
I apologize once again for my lack of dedication to my blog this week. My kiddos have been sick for the last couple of weeks and taking computer time to myself hasn't been a huge priority.
Anyway, the title of today's blog is Never Look Back. The reason I have named it thus is that the last few days I found myself wondering what life is going to be like after I get to my goal. I wondered if I would instantly go back to my old ways once I don't have weeks worth of Medifast food sitting on my kitchen counter. What if I get to my goal, and I'm standing in the grocery checkout line and I take advantage of the "Buy 3 get one free" candy bar deal, and eat them all on the way home from the grocery store. What if I can't stop at one serving of dinner.
Then I realized that even though I'm doing so well on this program, I am still a "newborn" when it comes to this lifestyle. Today is the last day in my 5th week of my new life. That's not much time. By the time I get to my goal weight, I still won't be an expert at all of this stuff. And, that's ok. The important thing is that I keep looking forward. If I make a mistake I need to dust myself off, get back up, and move on. If I look back at the way I used to be, all I will see is what I used to be. If I look at where I am now, and keep focused on the way I want to live my life (not just the way I look, fyi), I will be able to learn from my mistakes and succeed on this journey.
A couple of nights ago I had a weak moment. I really wanted to dig into the frosting-coated animal cookies in the cupboard, but instead, I just grabbed a Medifast bar. It was an extra Medifast meal for the day, but I was satisfied, and I knew that it was a much better choice for me than something else.
Yesterday, just for fun, I went and tried on some smaller size clothes at the store. Not with the intention to buy, but just to see what I look like in some different styles that I wouldn't have felt comfortable in before. The best part was trying on a swimsuit. I didn't LOVE the way I looked, but I didn't cringe and hide my eyes either. I am looking forward to getting to my goal and feeling confident about wearing a swimsuit. My least favorite part of my body is, and has always been, my legs and butt. I am going to work on finding exercises that help me channel my inner Beyonce' so I can love my curvy lower half. I'm not looking to make it small, I just would like it to not be so jiggly. :) Toned, strong, sexy. Then I can rock that swimsuit. :)
Between my husband, my friend Trish and I, we decided that once I hit my goal (and Matt reaches his too) that we are going to treat ourselves to a trip to Las Vegas for a weekend of fun. I'm really looking forward to it!
I'm looking forward to sharing my week 5 weight with you tomorrow. Happy Monday! - B
Anyway, the title of today's blog is Never Look Back. The reason I have named it thus is that the last few days I found myself wondering what life is going to be like after I get to my goal. I wondered if I would instantly go back to my old ways once I don't have weeks worth of Medifast food sitting on my kitchen counter. What if I get to my goal, and I'm standing in the grocery checkout line and I take advantage of the "Buy 3 get one free" candy bar deal, and eat them all on the way home from the grocery store. What if I can't stop at one serving of dinner.
Then I realized that even though I'm doing so well on this program, I am still a "newborn" when it comes to this lifestyle. Today is the last day in my 5th week of my new life. That's not much time. By the time I get to my goal weight, I still won't be an expert at all of this stuff. And, that's ok. The important thing is that I keep looking forward. If I make a mistake I need to dust myself off, get back up, and move on. If I look back at the way I used to be, all I will see is what I used to be. If I look at where I am now, and keep focused on the way I want to live my life (not just the way I look, fyi), I will be able to learn from my mistakes and succeed on this journey.
A couple of nights ago I had a weak moment. I really wanted to dig into the frosting-coated animal cookies in the cupboard, but instead, I just grabbed a Medifast bar. It was an extra Medifast meal for the day, but I was satisfied, and I knew that it was a much better choice for me than something else.
Yesterday, just for fun, I went and tried on some smaller size clothes at the store. Not with the intention to buy, but just to see what I look like in some different styles that I wouldn't have felt comfortable in before. The best part was trying on a swimsuit. I didn't LOVE the way I looked, but I didn't cringe and hide my eyes either. I am looking forward to getting to my goal and feeling confident about wearing a swimsuit. My least favorite part of my body is, and has always been, my legs and butt. I am going to work on finding exercises that help me channel my inner Beyonce' so I can love my curvy lower half. I'm not looking to make it small, I just would like it to not be so jiggly. :) Toned, strong, sexy. Then I can rock that swimsuit. :)
Between my husband, my friend Trish and I, we decided that once I hit my goal (and Matt reaches his too) that we are going to treat ourselves to a trip to Las Vegas for a weekend of fun. I'm really looking forward to it!
I'm looking forward to sharing my week 5 weight with you tomorrow. Happy Monday! - B
Friday, February 4, 2011
Day 30-31: One month stats
February 4th - one month since I started Medifast:
164.2 lbs (a total of 19.7 lost)
Bust: 38.75 (-1.75)
Waist: 32.5 (-3)
Belly: 37.5 (-3)
Hips: 39 (-2.75)
Thigh: 23 (-2.25)
Arm: 13 (-2.5)
That's a grand total of 15.25 inches lost off of my body in one month! Amazing! 2 jeans sizes!
I only have 19.2 lbs to lose to reach my goal - I'm already more than half way there!
Things are still going great - obviously! I scored a sandwich maker at Goodwill yesterday for $4. It's from 1980-something, but it was brand new in the box and works like a charm. I used for two different recipes on my favorite recipe blog yesterday - best $4 I ever spent!
Until tomorrow! - B
164.2 lbs (a total of 19.7 lost)
Bust: 38.75 (-1.75)
Waist: 32.5 (-3)
Belly: 37.5 (-3)
Hips: 39 (-2.75)
Thigh: 23 (-2.25)
Arm: 13 (-2.5)
That's a grand total of 15.25 inches lost off of my body in one month! Amazing! 2 jeans sizes!
I only have 19.2 lbs to lose to reach my goal - I'm already more than half way there!
Things are still going great - obviously! I scored a sandwich maker at Goodwill yesterday for $4. It's from 1980-something, but it was brand new in the box and works like a charm. I used for two different recipes on my favorite recipe blog yesterday - best $4 I ever spent!
Until tomorrow! - B
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Day 29 - Good-bye, Boobs.
I've never been a well-endowed woman. I did however maintain a curvaceous 36D after Miles was born, which was pretty nice.
Then came Maggie - my boobs got all porn-star big for a couple of weeks, then disappeared - and now that I'm losing weight they are slowly shrinking even more.
'Tis one of the perils of weight loss for women world-wide. For some, a welcome change. For others, a reminder that some things are just too good to be true. :)
The most annoying thing about it is that I don't have any bras that fit, and bras are expensive, so I don't want to go and buy new ones until I'm done losing weight. I've been wearing a sports bra every day - the uni-boob look is not so flattering on me.
Day 29 went well. I started the morning with my endorphins running high after my weigh-in, so I took advantage and hopped on the elliptical for a super-charged cardio session. Afterwards I did some crunches so that I can start to flatten my tummy a bit. I made cauliflower "mac-n-cheese" for lunch, which was pretty good. I think I need to find some cheese with a bit more bite to it - I tend to like a sharper flavor, and the light swiss laughing cow wedges I used were a bit bland in this particular recipe.
That reminds me - I thought I'd let you know what some of my favorite Medifast foods are so far:
1. S'mores crunch bars
2. Lemon Meringue crunch bars
3. Brownies
4. Essential 1 Dark Chocolate Shake
5. Fruit and Nut crunch bars
6. Parmesan cheese puffs
7. Honey Mustard pretzel sticks
8. Banana shake
9. Chocolate chip pancakes
10. Blueberry oatmeal
I briefly tried Medifast about a year and a half ago, and I did not like the food. They must have changed the formulas and recipes since then, because now, I actually really like most of the things on this list. The only one that I do anything to is the blueberry oatmeal - I like to make muffins out of it. Everything else is good just by itself. I add ice to my shakes to make them more shake-like. I occasionally add a splash of sugar-free Torani flavored syrups to a shake to mix up the flavors a bit. I recently tried a recipe from one of the blogs for cookies made with a shake and brownie mix. Yum! I made them with the dark chocolate shake, and after refrigerating them, they have a lovely chewy texture. Not quite Mrs. Fields, but good enough to make you feel like you are indulging in a little treat. :)
Have a happy Wednesday, my faithful followers! - B
Then came Maggie - my boobs got all porn-star big for a couple of weeks, then disappeared - and now that I'm losing weight they are slowly shrinking even more.
'Tis one of the perils of weight loss for women world-wide. For some, a welcome change. For others, a reminder that some things are just too good to be true. :)
The most annoying thing about it is that I don't have any bras that fit, and bras are expensive, so I don't want to go and buy new ones until I'm done losing weight. I've been wearing a sports bra every day - the uni-boob look is not so flattering on me.
Day 29 went well. I started the morning with my endorphins running high after my weigh-in, so I took advantage and hopped on the elliptical for a super-charged cardio session. Afterwards I did some crunches so that I can start to flatten my tummy a bit. I made cauliflower "mac-n-cheese" for lunch, which was pretty good. I think I need to find some cheese with a bit more bite to it - I tend to like a sharper flavor, and the light swiss laughing cow wedges I used were a bit bland in this particular recipe.
That reminds me - I thought I'd let you know what some of my favorite Medifast foods are so far:
1. S'mores crunch bars
2. Lemon Meringue crunch bars
3. Brownies
4. Essential 1 Dark Chocolate Shake
5. Fruit and Nut crunch bars
6. Parmesan cheese puffs
7. Honey Mustard pretzel sticks
8. Banana shake
9. Chocolate chip pancakes
10. Blueberry oatmeal
I briefly tried Medifast about a year and a half ago, and I did not like the food. They must have changed the formulas and recipes since then, because now, I actually really like most of the things on this list. The only one that I do anything to is the blueberry oatmeal - I like to make muffins out of it. Everything else is good just by itself. I add ice to my shakes to make them more shake-like. I occasionally add a splash of sugar-free Torani flavored syrups to a shake to mix up the flavors a bit. I recently tried a recipe from one of the blogs for cookies made with a shake and brownie mix. Yum! I made them with the dark chocolate shake, and after refrigerating them, they have a lovely chewy texture. Not quite Mrs. Fields, but good enough to make you feel like you are indulging in a little treat. :)
Have a happy Wednesday, my faithful followers! - B
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Day 28 - Take that, Fat!
Day 28 - week 4 wrapped up. Current weight: 165.8 lbs! I lost 4.4 lbs this week for a total of 18.1 lbs in 4 weeks! I rock!
Just for your information, I will be posting my weight and other stats again along with pictures on the official month mark - which is February 4th.
Some cool things to share with you:
When Miles was 18 weeks old, I joined Weight Watchers at 193 lbs. It took me about 4 months to get down to 163. That was the lowest I got before I started gaining weight again. (When I hit the wall and literally could not lose anymore no matter what I tried.)
Maggie is 18 weeks old today, and I'm 27.2 lbs lighter than I was at that age with Miles. I am only 2.8 lbs away from the lowest weight I've been in a VERY long time. I'm going to blast that weight out of the water very soon, and I can't wait to celebrate that victory!
This week I feel really honored that I've inspired some other people to start their Medifast journeys. I want you to know that I'm rooting for you, 100%! Together we are bringing sexy back! (Thanks Katy!)
In other news, I can see my abs again. I thought that was a pipe dream, but no - I can actually see that I have muscles there. Now I just need to start working them out :) - B
Just for your information, I will be posting my weight and other stats again along with pictures on the official month mark - which is February 4th.
Some cool things to share with you:
When Miles was 18 weeks old, I joined Weight Watchers at 193 lbs. It took me about 4 months to get down to 163. That was the lowest I got before I started gaining weight again. (When I hit the wall and literally could not lose anymore no matter what I tried.)
Maggie is 18 weeks old today, and I'm 27.2 lbs lighter than I was at that age with Miles. I am only 2.8 lbs away from the lowest weight I've been in a VERY long time. I'm going to blast that weight out of the water very soon, and I can't wait to celebrate that victory!
This week I feel really honored that I've inspired some other people to start their Medifast journeys. I want you to know that I'm rooting for you, 100%! Together we are bringing sexy back! (Thanks Katy!)
In other news, I can see my abs again. I thought that was a pipe dream, but no - I can actually see that I have muscles there. Now I just need to start working them out :) - B
Monday, January 31, 2011
Day 27 - Finger foods
I love spinach dip. I love cheese dip. I love brownies. I love chips. I love cheese platters. I love chocolate chip cookies.
I love all these things, and yet somehow, by some miracle from heaven above, I managed to ignore all of them at Matt's staff party last night.
A whole table full of yummy, calorie and fat-laden finger foods and goodies, that one month ago - heck, probably 2 weeks ago - I would not have been able to resist. I've always sort of had this don't-pass-up-free-food mentality.
I used to work for a company that had a gagillion catered lunches a week. I'm only slightly exaggerating. There were meetings every day of the week that for some reason required a sit-down lunch - sometimes 3-4 in one day. As the receptionist at the time, it was my responsibility to order these lunches. That means I usually chose the menu as well.
For a food-lover such as myself, a free, catered lunch was heaven. There were almost always leftovers after the meetings, so I would pile up a plate and take it back to my desk. Not so bad, right? Well, if I had been able to stop at one plate with one lunch, I probably would have only suffered a slight bulging of the waistline.
If there was more than one type of lunch that sounded appealing (remember, I chose the menus so they always sounded appealing to me) I would have a plate of each one. Not because I was hungry, but because it tasted so darn good. Because it was free. Because clearly I was filling some sort of empty void with food. I gained a lot of weight.
Last night was a huge personal victory. A whole spread of foods that I love, for free. Free cocktails. I didn't have a bite or a sip of anything but water. I even forgot to bring one of my medi-fast meals, and I still didn't need to eat anything at the party.
The best part is, I didn't really have to think about it. I knew that NONE of that food would taste as good as I feel when I step on the scale and see it go down. None of it would be as satisfying as slipping into smaller jeans. For the first time in my whole adult life, I was completely in control of my food addiction.
I'm going to stop writing now - I'm getting choked up at the thought of my huge breakthrough. I'm proud of myself. So very proud. My journey is far from over, but at least I know that I'm the one driving now.
-B
I love all these things, and yet somehow, by some miracle from heaven above, I managed to ignore all of them at Matt's staff party last night.
A whole table full of yummy, calorie and fat-laden finger foods and goodies, that one month ago - heck, probably 2 weeks ago - I would not have been able to resist. I've always sort of had this don't-pass-up-free-food mentality.
I used to work for a company that had a gagillion catered lunches a week. I'm only slightly exaggerating. There were meetings every day of the week that for some reason required a sit-down lunch - sometimes 3-4 in one day. As the receptionist at the time, it was my responsibility to order these lunches. That means I usually chose the menu as well.
For a food-lover such as myself, a free, catered lunch was heaven. There were almost always leftovers after the meetings, so I would pile up a plate and take it back to my desk. Not so bad, right? Well, if I had been able to stop at one plate with one lunch, I probably would have only suffered a slight bulging of the waistline.
If there was more than one type of lunch that sounded appealing (remember, I chose the menus so they always sounded appealing to me) I would have a plate of each one. Not because I was hungry, but because it tasted so darn good. Because it was free. Because clearly I was filling some sort of empty void with food. I gained a lot of weight.
Last night was a huge personal victory. A whole spread of foods that I love, for free. Free cocktails. I didn't have a bite or a sip of anything but water. I even forgot to bring one of my medi-fast meals, and I still didn't need to eat anything at the party.
The best part is, I didn't really have to think about it. I knew that NONE of that food would taste as good as I feel when I step on the scale and see it go down. None of it would be as satisfying as slipping into smaller jeans. For the first time in my whole adult life, I was completely in control of my food addiction.
I'm going to stop writing now - I'm getting choked up at the thought of my huge breakthrough. I'm proud of myself. So very proud. My journey is far from over, but at least I know that I'm the one driving now.
-B
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Days 24-26: Size 8 feels great!
Again, I apologize for my lack of blogging the last few days. Between a sick toddler and a baby not sleeping much, I've been a little busy and tired.
I'm guessing you've noticed the title of this post - yes, ladies and gentlemen (but probably only ladies) I am in my size 8 jeans. They feel awesome. They look awesome. I'm back to only having one pair of jeans that fits, but that's ok with me!
My dad and my husband both happened to get me Macy's giftcards for my birthday - I'm saving them for when I reach the end of my journey, but it is going to be difficult. Within the next month, I'll probably be down another size, and won't have anything to wear! Luckily, we have an awesome consignment place in McMinnville and I can probably get some stuff for super cheap.
The other day I made myself some zucchini lasagna for dinner - you use thinly sliced zucchini instead of noodles, reduced fat cottage cheese, and ground turkey. It was fabulous. Don't get me wrong - I LOVE lasagna and all pasta in general, but this recipe was good enough that I'll make it again and again to satisfy my lasagna cravings - and save the real stuff for special occasions.
That's it for now! Looking forward to sharing my results of the week with you on Tuesday morning! - B
I'm guessing you've noticed the title of this post - yes, ladies and gentlemen (but probably only ladies) I am in my size 8 jeans. They feel awesome. They look awesome. I'm back to only having one pair of jeans that fits, but that's ok with me!
My dad and my husband both happened to get me Macy's giftcards for my birthday - I'm saving them for when I reach the end of my journey, but it is going to be difficult. Within the next month, I'll probably be down another size, and won't have anything to wear! Luckily, we have an awesome consignment place in McMinnville and I can probably get some stuff for super cheap.
The other day I made myself some zucchini lasagna for dinner - you use thinly sliced zucchini instead of noodles, reduced fat cottage cheese, and ground turkey. It was fabulous. Don't get me wrong - I LOVE lasagna and all pasta in general, but this recipe was good enough that I'll make it again and again to satisfy my lasagna cravings - and save the real stuff for special occasions.
That's it for now! Looking forward to sharing my results of the week with you on Tuesday morning! - B
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Day 23 - Let's get things moving.
A word to the wise - if you are planning on starting the medifast diet or have just recently started, please know that you will likely get constipated. I highly recommend one Fiber Choice chewable tablet a day. It has a little bit of sugar in it, but that is why I only take one. (the normal dose is two) - it seems to help.
Anyway, day 23 was great. I started my meals late, so I actually got to eat every 2 hours, which was kind of nice. I also did a vigorous elliptical workout for 30 minutes. It felt so good to sweat.
I've been asked for some of the recipes I'm using for my lean and green meals, so here are the links to a couple of blogs that my friend Trish recommended (thanks Trish!) - all the recipes I've used are on these sites.
http://www.margenesleanandgreens.com
http://newbeautifulme.blogspot.com
(Alisha - the cauliflower pizza recipe I use is on the second site.)
Enjoy! - B
Anyway, day 23 was great. I started my meals late, so I actually got to eat every 2 hours, which was kind of nice. I also did a vigorous elliptical workout for 30 minutes. It felt so good to sweat.
I've been asked for some of the recipes I'm using for my lean and green meals, so here are the links to a couple of blogs that my friend Trish recommended (thanks Trish!) - all the recipes I've used are on these sites.
http://www.margenesleanandgreens.com
http://newbeautifulme.blogspot.com
(Alisha - the cauliflower pizza recipe I use is on the second site.)
Enjoy! - B
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Day 22 - PIZZA!
I had a massive craving for pizza yesterday. The sauce, the cheese, the crust....mmmmmm....
I made cauliflower pizza again, and realized that really all I was craving was the sauce - you put real pizza sauce on cauliflower pizza - after I ate it, I was satisfied! Yay!
I suffered a feeling of weakness all day. Like even though I'd been doing great so far, I was going to fail miserably. I'm pretty sure this is not the case, but it is thoughts like this that have made me give up any plans I've tried in the past. A feeling of "it isn't going to work, so why keep trying?"
Luckily, I have this blog, and you, my faithful readers, to keep me accountable. I won't be giving up any time soon - I just need a dose of something really positive today to help keep me motivated.
My next month's shipment is supposed to be here on Friday. I ordered some different things this time - none of the stuff I don't like, and some new things to try out.
In other news, my triplet nephews and niece are being born today! That will be my something positive! Can't wait to meet those babies! - B
I made cauliflower pizza again, and realized that really all I was craving was the sauce - you put real pizza sauce on cauliflower pizza - after I ate it, I was satisfied! Yay!
I suffered a feeling of weakness all day. Like even though I'd been doing great so far, I was going to fail miserably. I'm pretty sure this is not the case, but it is thoughts like this that have made me give up any plans I've tried in the past. A feeling of "it isn't going to work, so why keep trying?"
Luckily, I have this blog, and you, my faithful readers, to keep me accountable. I won't be giving up any time soon - I just need a dose of something really positive today to help keep me motivated.
My next month's shipment is supposed to be here on Friday. I ordered some different things this time - none of the stuff I don't like, and some new things to try out.
In other news, my triplet nephews and niece are being born today! That will be my something positive! Can't wait to meet those babies! - B
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Day 21 - Week 3 in the bag
Well, here we are at Tuesday morning - the scale read 170.2 lbs today, for a weight loss of 1.8 lbs this week and a total of 13.7 lbs for 3 weeks.
I cannot lie and say I'm not disappointed in my smaller loss this week, even though I knew it was coming. I also feel like a fool saying I'm disappointed, because 1.8 lbs on any other plan would be considered a huge victory! I guess I feel the way I do because if I hadn't had 2 off-plan days, I would have lost more. But, if you go off plan, your body goes out of ketosis, and takes 3 days to get back in ketosis once you restart - meaning that after today, my body should be back in ketosis, and I'll be back to losing more weight.
Still, 1.8 lbs is a victory - any day the scale goes down is great, even if it's only .1. I will try to remember this as my weeks go on, and the weight comes off more slowly.
For poops and giggles, I tried on my size 8 jeans the other day - not quite a fit, but not so far off either. At least I can button them! :) A month ago that would have been impossible!
I'm excited to start doing a bit more vigorous exercising this week - I've made it through the first 3 weeks, so now I can find new activities that will not only help my weight loss, but will help me get back into shape as well.
Thank you all for your continued support on this program! I couldn't do it without you! - B
I cannot lie and say I'm not disappointed in my smaller loss this week, even though I knew it was coming. I also feel like a fool saying I'm disappointed, because 1.8 lbs on any other plan would be considered a huge victory! I guess I feel the way I do because if I hadn't had 2 off-plan days, I would have lost more. But, if you go off plan, your body goes out of ketosis, and takes 3 days to get back in ketosis once you restart - meaning that after today, my body should be back in ketosis, and I'll be back to losing more weight.
Still, 1.8 lbs is a victory - any day the scale goes down is great, even if it's only .1. I will try to remember this as my weeks go on, and the weight comes off more slowly.
For poops and giggles, I tried on my size 8 jeans the other day - not quite a fit, but not so far off either. At least I can button them! :) A month ago that would have been impossible!
I'm excited to start doing a bit more vigorous exercising this week - I've made it through the first 3 weeks, so now I can find new activities that will not only help my weight loss, but will help me get back into shape as well.
Thank you all for your continued support on this program! I couldn't do it without you! - B
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Days 18-20: Birthdays and Barfing
Friday night was spent out with my hubby - we had a romantic dinner at McCormick and Schmick's Harborside and then went and saw the Amos Lee concert - it was wonderful!
For dinner on Friday night I had a pretty good meal - not quite on plan, but not so far off, either. I had a small piece of salmon, a crab cake, some green beans, and about 1/4 cup of orzo. I also had two dirty martinis, and the restaurant brought me a cookie and ice cream dessert, which Matt and I shared. All in all, it wasn't so bad - except that at 4am on my birthday, I woke up and puked it all up.
I'm still not quite sure what happened. At first, I thought, "I only had 2 drinks all night, I shouldn't be sick." Then I thought, "Maybe I have a flu bug or something," and then, "Maybe my body wasn't ready for all of that "real" food yet." At this point, I'm leaning toward a combination of the latter two, because I ate one of my medifast bars for breakfast yesterday morning, had some peppermint tea to calm my stomach, and then tossed that all up, too.
So, the actual day of my birthday didn't start out in a stellar way. However, Matt and I were staying at the Kennedy School in Portland, and we sat in the soaking pool for awhile - it was such a beautiful morning!
After we picked up the kiddos from my parents' house, we came home and I slept until I needed to get ready for my birthday party. I woke up feeling somewhat better - hungry. At dinner I had a half of a garden burger, some tater tots, and diet soda. I also had a very small sliver of my chocolate birthday cake.
When I went to bed last night, I thought I was going to get sick again, but I woke up this morning feeling much better. Maggie slept well, so Matt and I did too. :)
With the exception of the getting sick part, my birthday really was wonderful. I got to spend the evening with my family and friends in a low-key celebration at the Hotel Oregon, and it was lovely.
Today I was back on the Medi-fast wagon. I actually told Matt this morning that I couldn't wait to get back on the plan - I'm not sure what it is that clicked with me over the last few weeks, but I think I finally get it. If I put good things in my body, I feel amazing.
It was wonderful to be back on plan today - as I mentioned in previous posts, I'm not expecting a stellar loss this week due to my two off-plan nights, but I am still looking forward to see what the scale says on Tuesday morning. One more day in this medi-fast week to go.
Hope everyone had a great weekend! I did! - B
For dinner on Friday night I had a pretty good meal - not quite on plan, but not so far off, either. I had a small piece of salmon, a crab cake, some green beans, and about 1/4 cup of orzo. I also had two dirty martinis, and the restaurant brought me a cookie and ice cream dessert, which Matt and I shared. All in all, it wasn't so bad - except that at 4am on my birthday, I woke up and puked it all up.
I'm still not quite sure what happened. At first, I thought, "I only had 2 drinks all night, I shouldn't be sick." Then I thought, "Maybe I have a flu bug or something," and then, "Maybe my body wasn't ready for all of that "real" food yet." At this point, I'm leaning toward a combination of the latter two, because I ate one of my medifast bars for breakfast yesterday morning, had some peppermint tea to calm my stomach, and then tossed that all up, too.
So, the actual day of my birthday didn't start out in a stellar way. However, Matt and I were staying at the Kennedy School in Portland, and we sat in the soaking pool for awhile - it was such a beautiful morning!
After we picked up the kiddos from my parents' house, we came home and I slept until I needed to get ready for my birthday party. I woke up feeling somewhat better - hungry. At dinner I had a half of a garden burger, some tater tots, and diet soda. I also had a very small sliver of my chocolate birthday cake.
When I went to bed last night, I thought I was going to get sick again, but I woke up this morning feeling much better. Maggie slept well, so Matt and I did too. :)
With the exception of the getting sick part, my birthday really was wonderful. I got to spend the evening with my family and friends in a low-key celebration at the Hotel Oregon, and it was lovely.
Today I was back on the Medi-fast wagon. I actually told Matt this morning that I couldn't wait to get back on the plan - I'm not sure what it is that clicked with me over the last few weeks, but I think I finally get it. If I put good things in my body, I feel amazing.
It was wonderful to be back on plan today - as I mentioned in previous posts, I'm not expecting a stellar loss this week due to my two off-plan nights, but I am still looking forward to see what the scale says on Tuesday morning. One more day in this medi-fast week to go.
Hope everyone had a great weekend! I did! - B
Friday, January 21, 2011
Day 17 - I have more than one pair of pants to wear now!
After I had Maggie, I lost weight pretty quickly, which was great. However, when you have a baby, your body changes significantly - just because I lost my pregnancy weight, does not mean I had gotten down to my pre-pregnancy size.
Within a couple of weeks after Maggie was born, I was ready for regular jeans, but the largest size I had in my drawer was a size 10. I went shopping for some size 12 jeans. I bought two pairs of the same, knowing that I would eventually shrink some more, so I shouldn't invest too much money in new clothes.
I have been wearing those pants almost every day for 3 1/2 months. (I washed them frequently, of course.)
Last night, I realized I had a BUNCH of size 10 pants in my drawer. This morning, I tried them all on, and they fit like a glove! What a wonderful feeling! I have so many more wardrobe options now, and it feels so fabulous to be a smaller size.
After I get a little more weight off, I'm going to start the "Insanity" training program - saw an infomercial for it this morning, and I decided that will be my next challenge for myself.
Tomorrow is my 30th birthday - because I will be out of town, and plan to not stay perfectly on plan tonight, I weighed myself this morning, just so I can see how not staying on plan will affect me.
I weighed 169.9 lbs this morning. Less than 3 weeks ago, I was in the 180's, and today I'm in the 160's. It feels freakin' awesome.
I'll let you know how the birthday celebrating goes! - B
Within a couple of weeks after Maggie was born, I was ready for regular jeans, but the largest size I had in my drawer was a size 10. I went shopping for some size 12 jeans. I bought two pairs of the same, knowing that I would eventually shrink some more, so I shouldn't invest too much money in new clothes.
I have been wearing those pants almost every day for 3 1/2 months. (I washed them frequently, of course.)
Last night, I realized I had a BUNCH of size 10 pants in my drawer. This morning, I tried them all on, and they fit like a glove! What a wonderful feeling! I have so many more wardrobe options now, and it feels so fabulous to be a smaller size.
After I get a little more weight off, I'm going to start the "Insanity" training program - saw an infomercial for it this morning, and I decided that will be my next challenge for myself.
Tomorrow is my 30th birthday - because I will be out of town, and plan to not stay perfectly on plan tonight, I weighed myself this morning, just so I can see how not staying on plan will affect me.
I weighed 169.9 lbs this morning. Less than 3 weeks ago, I was in the 180's, and today I'm in the 160's. It feels freakin' awesome.
I'll let you know how the birthday celebrating goes! - B
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Day 16 - Still going strong
Here we are well into my 3rd week on the program - while I really am looking forward to a real meal as a treat this weekend, I am still feeling very strong. Valentine's day is approaching, and normally at this time of year I buy myself some chocolates, so I definitely am tempted when I walk through a grocery or gift store.
Today's post is short and boring, so for that I apologize. I am exhausted because my baby is waking up about 6 times every night. (She was sleeping 9-10 hours straight before this week)
Maybe I'll something more profound to say tomorrow - B
Today's post is short and boring, so for that I apologize. I am exhausted because my baby is waking up about 6 times every night. (She was sleeping 9-10 hours straight before this week)
Maybe I'll something more profound to say tomorrow - B
Day 14 and 15 - Oops, I'm behind!
Sorry I'm behind! I was so busy yesterday I forgot to share my successes with you!
Tuesday morning's weigh-in read 172 lbs, for another 3.9 lbs down! That's a total of 11.9 lbs in 2 weeks! Yipee! Also, I am fitting into my size 10 jeans! They are a little snug in the waist, but my booty looks great in them!
I missed one of my medifast meals yesterday due to a family meeting and then it getting really late. I think the only consequence associated with that is that for the day I had only 80% of my vitamins and minerals. (medifast foods are fortified with these things so you don't have to take a multi-vitamin while on it.)
I wandered around the mall for awhile yesterday, and had a hard time resisting the food court as I walked through it. But, I still did it. I am proud of myself for the fact that even though something every day is hard for me, I do it anyway, because I know what the rewards will be.
As a reward for my successes so far, I treated myself to a manicure and pedicure yesterday. Heaven!
I'll do better about writing each day, I promise! - B
Tuesday morning's weigh-in read 172 lbs, for another 3.9 lbs down! That's a total of 11.9 lbs in 2 weeks! Yipee! Also, I am fitting into my size 10 jeans! They are a little snug in the waist, but my booty looks great in them!
I missed one of my medifast meals yesterday due to a family meeting and then it getting really late. I think the only consequence associated with that is that for the day I had only 80% of my vitamins and minerals. (medifast foods are fortified with these things so you don't have to take a multi-vitamin while on it.)
I wandered around the mall for awhile yesterday, and had a hard time resisting the food court as I walked through it. But, I still did it. I am proud of myself for the fact that even though something every day is hard for me, I do it anyway, because I know what the rewards will be.
As a reward for my successes so far, I treated myself to a manicure and pedicure yesterday. Heaven!
I'll do better about writing each day, I promise! - B
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Day 13 - Finger lickin' good
I didn't realize until I started Medifast just how many times I lick my fingers during the day (don't worry, I wash my hands a lot too). It is really difficult to not lick your fingers when you've just prepared something yummy for someone else. I have been able to resist though - I'm so proud of myself!
Tonight for dinner I made cauliflower pizza - the crust is made out of pureed cauliflower and some other stuff. It was actually really tasty. Not as good as real pizza, obviously, but still really good.
This totally isn't diet related at all, but it's too cute not to share. Today we went bowling - it was Miles's first time. We let him roll his first couple of balls by himself, and the second time, the ball went so slow that it actually stopped in the middle of the lane. Hilarious. He had fun though - we'll definitely go again.
I did start doing a little bit of exercise this week. I'm feeling very energetic and healthy, so I figured it would be okay. I've just done the elliptical every other day for 20 minutes. It feels good to sweat. :)
I am feeling so good about this. This is the longest I've ever been on any program without cheating. (I don't count the taste of frosting last week as a cheat.) I've been successful doing other things, but always cheated. Knowing that this program absolutely works, and all I have to do is follow it, makes it seem really easy. Not all the time - I do think about buying myself something chocolate and devouring it almost every day - but I just grab a chocolate medifast shake or medifast brownie, and I'm fine.
This program really is about changing your mindset. Eat often, eat healthy, fuel your body.
Looking forward to sharing my week 2 results in a couple of days! - B
Tonight for dinner I made cauliflower pizza - the crust is made out of pureed cauliflower and some other stuff. It was actually really tasty. Not as good as real pizza, obviously, but still really good.
This totally isn't diet related at all, but it's too cute not to share. Today we went bowling - it was Miles's first time. We let him roll his first couple of balls by himself, and the second time, the ball went so slow that it actually stopped in the middle of the lane. Hilarious. He had fun though - we'll definitely go again.
I did start doing a little bit of exercise this week. I'm feeling very energetic and healthy, so I figured it would be okay. I've just done the elliptical every other day for 20 minutes. It feels good to sweat. :)
I am feeling so good about this. This is the longest I've ever been on any program without cheating. (I don't count the taste of frosting last week as a cheat.) I've been successful doing other things, but always cheated. Knowing that this program absolutely works, and all I have to do is follow it, makes it seem really easy. Not all the time - I do think about buying myself something chocolate and devouring it almost every day - but I just grab a chocolate medifast shake or medifast brownie, and I'm fine.
This program really is about changing your mindset. Eat often, eat healthy, fuel your body.
Looking forward to sharing my week 2 results in a couple of days! - B
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Day 11 and 12 - The walls (of my throat) are closing in...
I woke up with a sore throat yesterday. I was feeling better last night, but the sore throat was back this morning with a vengeance. Both kids have booger-y noses. Matt feels like he's been hit by a truck. Needless to say, the Sturtevant household is a bit dreary right now.
It's a good thing I can't eat real food most of the time, because I have a feeling that within the next couple of days I won't be able to taste anything anyway. Should make it pretty easy to stay on plan. :)
Today I faced a common challenge of motherhood when it comes to food - not finishing what is on your toddler's plate. Miles had a quesadilla for lunch and only ate half of it. It was incredibly difficult for me to resist shoving the other half in my mouth and swallowing it with one gulp. Luckily, I'm feeling a little bit stronger each day with the emotional side of things, and I was able to avoid the cheesy goodness.
One week from today I turn 30. I'm going to go ahead and throw it out there that I plan on celebrating. I plan on having a lovely meal with my husband on Friday night, and having a couple of libations and perhaps some nachos (those who know me well will find that amusing) on Saturday at my birthday party. I know that with this type of celebrating I will not see a big loss at the end of the week, and I'm ok with that. Because, next Sunday morning I'll be right back on the wagon. I do know that because I've been on medi-fast for almost 2 weeks now, I will be able to make smarter choices, even when "indulging" in regular food.
I'm still feeling strong and confident most of the time. I'm very charged up about this journey that I'm on. (I'm also charged up about my Dad and Karin getting engaged while on their cruise this week! So happy for them!)
With Blessings - B
It's a good thing I can't eat real food most of the time, because I have a feeling that within the next couple of days I won't be able to taste anything anyway. Should make it pretty easy to stay on plan. :)
Today I faced a common challenge of motherhood when it comes to food - not finishing what is on your toddler's plate. Miles had a quesadilla for lunch and only ate half of it. It was incredibly difficult for me to resist shoving the other half in my mouth and swallowing it with one gulp. Luckily, I'm feeling a little bit stronger each day with the emotional side of things, and I was able to avoid the cheesy goodness.
One week from today I turn 30. I'm going to go ahead and throw it out there that I plan on celebrating. I plan on having a lovely meal with my husband on Friday night, and having a couple of libations and perhaps some nachos (those who know me well will find that amusing) on Saturday at my birthday party. I know that with this type of celebrating I will not see a big loss at the end of the week, and I'm ok with that. Because, next Sunday morning I'll be right back on the wagon. I do know that because I've been on medi-fast for almost 2 weeks now, I will be able to make smarter choices, even when "indulging" in regular food.
I'm still feeling strong and confident most of the time. I'm very charged up about this journey that I'm on. (I'm also charged up about my Dad and Karin getting engaged while on their cruise this week! So happy for them!)
With Blessings - B
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Day 10 - A little bored...
If I'm being honest, which is something I always strive to be, I must admit that 10 days in I'm getting a little bored of the medifast food. Plus, I'm not a very creative person in the kitchen, so coming up with a variety of lean and green meals is difficult for me.
So, I spent some time looking at some amazing blogs with some amazing recipes on them today - recipes from other medifasters that got bored too, and are way better at cooking than me! (Thank you Trish for sending me the links to the blogs!) I am excited to try them and maybe branch out and come up with some of my own things.
Even through boredom, I'm sticking to program. I know what I like and don't like, and for my next order I modified it so I won't receive anything I don't like, plus I can try a couple of new things. I don't like the scrambled eggs or the soups. Everything else is pretty decent so far. The texture of the pudding is a little glue-y for my taste, but the flavor is really good.
I feel fantastic. I don't ever feel hungry. I have energy and a spring in my step. I can feel myself shrinking.
On the emotional end of things, I know it will take some time for me to get to the bottom of why I have been an over-eater all of my adult life. I still think a lot about food. The biggest change for me so far is that my thoughts about food no longer control me. I have them, then I move on. I dream about having a piece of cake or eating a gooey grilled cheese sandwich. But, I know that eating those things will not make me feel as good as I do now. The void they would fill would be back faster than digestion, so I know I cannot eat because it feels good anymore. I'm really trying to change my mindset that food is fuel for my body.
I'm excited to play with my kids, Summer and Jake at Scotty's Playhouse tomorrow. Maybe burn a few extra calories. :)
Thanks for tuning in - B
So, I spent some time looking at some amazing blogs with some amazing recipes on them today - recipes from other medifasters that got bored too, and are way better at cooking than me! (Thank you Trish for sending me the links to the blogs!) I am excited to try them and maybe branch out and come up with some of my own things.
Even through boredom, I'm sticking to program. I know what I like and don't like, and for my next order I modified it so I won't receive anything I don't like, plus I can try a couple of new things. I don't like the scrambled eggs or the soups. Everything else is pretty decent so far. The texture of the pudding is a little glue-y for my taste, but the flavor is really good.
I feel fantastic. I don't ever feel hungry. I have energy and a spring in my step. I can feel myself shrinking.
On the emotional end of things, I know it will take some time for me to get to the bottom of why I have been an over-eater all of my adult life. I still think a lot about food. The biggest change for me so far is that my thoughts about food no longer control me. I have them, then I move on. I dream about having a piece of cake or eating a gooey grilled cheese sandwich. But, I know that eating those things will not make me feel as good as I do now. The void they would fill would be back faster than digestion, so I know I cannot eat because it feels good anymore. I'm really trying to change my mindset that food is fuel for my body.
I'm excited to play with my kids, Summer and Jake at Scotty's Playhouse tomorrow. Maybe burn a few extra calories. :)
Thanks for tuning in - B
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Day 9 - Staying Motivated
I've been reading a lot of success stories online from people who have done medifast. It is so great to read the stories of these peoples' journeys and their amazing outcomes! Knowing that some people have lost well over a hundred pounds on this diet makes me know that losing another 30.9 is definitely possible.
The medifast program creators suggest that you don't exercise during the first 2-3 weeks of the program, since the caloric intake is so low, and your body needs time to adjust. I am excited to start regularly walking, doing the elliptical, and finding new ways to stay fit as well.
For now, I'll be sticking to the Mommy-and-Me swim classes that I started with Miles this week.
Happy Wednesday! - B
The medifast program creators suggest that you don't exercise during the first 2-3 weeks of the program, since the caloric intake is so low, and your body needs time to adjust. I am excited to start regularly walking, doing the elliptical, and finding new ways to stay fit as well.
For now, I'll be sticking to the Mommy-and-Me swim classes that I started with Miles this week.
Happy Wednesday! - B
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Day 8 - It's the little things.
Today when I put on my size 12 jeans fresh out of the dryer, they slid on effortlessly, buttoned without having to lay down on the bed and creating belly button cleavage, and felt like an old friend rather than a new, prettier, skinnier friend. :)
It's the little things like this that make all of this worth it. I am excited to have this feeling with my size 10 jeans. And my size 8 jeans. And, maybe perhaps get to go shopping for some size 6 jeans.
Tonight at dinner Matt said to Miles, "Hey Miles, did you know that Mommy is shrinking?" Miles wasn't really paying attention, but it was so nice to hear Matt say it anyway. What a great husband I have.
Excited for another new day! -B
It's the little things like this that make all of this worth it. I am excited to have this feeling with my size 10 jeans. And my size 8 jeans. And, maybe perhaps get to go shopping for some size 6 jeans.
Tonight at dinner Matt said to Miles, "Hey Miles, did you know that Mommy is shrinking?" Miles wasn't really paying attention, but it was so nice to hear Matt say it anyway. What a great husband I have.
Excited for another new day! -B
Day 7 - Drum Roll, Please....
I did it! I survived my first week on medi-fast, and it wasn't a bad experience at all! Before I tell you how my day went, let me reveal my amazing statistics for the week!
Weight: 175.9 lbs (I lost 8 lbs in one week!!!!!!)
Bust: 39.5
Arm: 13.75
Waist: 34
Belly: 39.5
Hips: 41.75
Thigh: 24.75 (a total of 5.25 inches lost!)
I feel so amazing. I can't believe I lost so much in one week. I know that the first week of any program is the "honeymoon" week - but this is by far the most I've ever lost during the honeymoon week. I know not to expect such a big loss from here on out, but man, does it feel good! That's like a month's worth of weight watchers weight gone in one week! Yippee! (Don't get me wrong, I thing weight watchers is a great program - I just needed something more structured this time around.)
My 7th day on the program was pretty good. Not too much to blab about other than that I did feel very hungry and sort of nauseated for a bit in the mid-morning. I ate my meal a little earlier than I had planned, and it fixed it. I felt great the rest of the day. I made the portabella cap recipe for dinner again. Yum.
Things I learned about myself this week:
-I eat when I'm bored, so keeping myself busy is crucial
-I really could live off dessert (so far the only things I don't like on medi-fast are the savory items. Love all the sweet ones!)
-I had a worse relationship with food than I originally thought - the anxiety I felt my first day made me feel as if I were going through an unpleasant break-up with someone I still really had feelings for. I still feel this a little bit at different times each day, but it is improving daily, just as it would if I were going through a break-up.
-I am stronger than I thought I was.
-For the first time since I started struggling with my weight, I feel like I can actually get to the finish line this time. I don't have the "Why should I lose weight if I'm just going to get pregnant and gain it all back" thoughts in my head anymore. If Matt and I have more kids it will be down the road a few years, so I can really focus on myself right now.
I feel amazing. I hope this finds you feeling amazing today too. - B
Weight: 175.9 lbs (I lost 8 lbs in one week!!!!!!)
Bust: 39.5
Arm: 13.75
Waist: 34
Belly: 39.5
Hips: 41.75
Thigh: 24.75 (a total of 5.25 inches lost!)
I feel so amazing. I can't believe I lost so much in one week. I know that the first week of any program is the "honeymoon" week - but this is by far the most I've ever lost during the honeymoon week. I know not to expect such a big loss from here on out, but man, does it feel good! That's like a month's worth of weight watchers weight gone in one week! Yippee! (Don't get me wrong, I thing weight watchers is a great program - I just needed something more structured this time around.)
My 7th day on the program was pretty good. Not too much to blab about other than that I did feel very hungry and sort of nauseated for a bit in the mid-morning. I ate my meal a little earlier than I had planned, and it fixed it. I felt great the rest of the day. I made the portabella cap recipe for dinner again. Yum.
Things I learned about myself this week:
-I eat when I'm bored, so keeping myself busy is crucial
-I really could live off dessert (so far the only things I don't like on medi-fast are the savory items. Love all the sweet ones!)
-I had a worse relationship with food than I originally thought - the anxiety I felt my first day made me feel as if I were going through an unpleasant break-up with someone I still really had feelings for. I still feel this a little bit at different times each day, but it is improving daily, just as it would if I were going through a break-up.
-I am stronger than I thought I was.
-For the first time since I started struggling with my weight, I feel like I can actually get to the finish line this time. I don't have the "Why should I lose weight if I'm just going to get pregnant and gain it all back" thoughts in my head anymore. If Matt and I have more kids it will be down the road a few years, so I can really focus on myself right now.
I feel amazing. I hope this finds you feeling amazing today too. - B
Monday, January 10, 2011
Day 6 - Will-Power
Yesterday was my 6th day on this program - all was just fine until I went to dinner with my brothers and my family. We went to PF Changs, which I happen to love, and I was very nervous about being able to make a good choice. I researched the menu online before we got there, so I went in with a game plan, but I knew it might be difficult for me to stick to once I saw what everyone else was ordering.
Dinner started with drinks, of course. The waiter went around the table and got orders from everyone for some sort of exotic, fruity, yummy beverage, and when he got to me, I ordered "just water, please." My brother then ordered a bottle of wine and when I informed him that I wouldn't be having any, he looked at me like I'd just come from another planet.
I ordered the seared ahi and a side of steamed vegetables for dinner. I don't think the ahi fit exactly into the medi-fast lean and green guidelines, but it was the best thing I could find on the menu - not so far off that it will screw up my loss for the week, I don't think.
I started dinner feeling like I was missing out. I ended dinner feeling victorious. I went in with a plan, stuck to it, made a good, healthy choice, avoided the banana springrolls entirely, and I know the reward will come when I step on the scale tomorrow.
That, ladies and gentlemen (if there happens to be anyone reading this thing!), is what will-power looks like! - B
Dinner started with drinks, of course. The waiter went around the table and got orders from everyone for some sort of exotic, fruity, yummy beverage, and when he got to me, I ordered "just water, please." My brother then ordered a bottle of wine and when I informed him that I wouldn't be having any, he looked at me like I'd just come from another planet.
I ordered the seared ahi and a side of steamed vegetables for dinner. I don't think the ahi fit exactly into the medi-fast lean and green guidelines, but it was the best thing I could find on the menu - not so far off that it will screw up my loss for the week, I don't think.
I started dinner feeling like I was missing out. I ended dinner feeling victorious. I went in with a plan, stuck to it, made a good, healthy choice, avoided the banana springrolls entirely, and I know the reward will come when I step on the scale tomorrow.
That, ladies and gentlemen (if there happens to be anyone reading this thing!), is what will-power looks like! - B
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Day 5 - Visions of Hershey Kisses danced in my head...
I have been having a lot of strange dreams lately. I think it is probably the medication I'm on - the dreams aren't scary, just vivid and strange.
Last night, among other things, I dreamt of sweets. I dreamt that I was at my parents' house and my stepmom just kept feeding me her awesome toffee/almond roca thing that she makes every Christmas. In the same dream, I was unwrapping hundreds of Hershey's Kisses for no apparent reason. By the way, did you know that Hershey's Kisses are called that because the machine that makes them looks like it is kissing the conveyer belt? Cute, huh? (there's an app for this sort of strange knowledge on my phone.)
Anyway, the dreams were just dreams. I didn't wake up craving sweets. I got up and felt wonderful.
At a baby shower for a friend today, I saw another friend who has recently lost 50 lbs on Medi-fast. She looks fabulous and is so inspiring. I know that she has suffered from the same battles that I have, so I'm so proud of her, and will keep looking to her for inspiration as I go through my journey.
I also resisted cake, butter mints, and ice cream at the baby shower today. Go me! I'm getting the hang of this will-power thing.
Tomorrow I have to tackle dinner at PF Changs with my brothers. I am going to go to their website and check out their menu as soon as I'm done writing this so I can plan ahead.
And hopefully my brothers or husband won't order the banana springrolls for dessert... - B
Last night, among other things, I dreamt of sweets. I dreamt that I was at my parents' house and my stepmom just kept feeding me her awesome toffee/almond roca thing that she makes every Christmas. In the same dream, I was unwrapping hundreds of Hershey's Kisses for no apparent reason. By the way, did you know that Hershey's Kisses are called that because the machine that makes them looks like it is kissing the conveyer belt? Cute, huh? (there's an app for this sort of strange knowledge on my phone.)
Anyway, the dreams were just dreams. I didn't wake up craving sweets. I got up and felt wonderful.
At a baby shower for a friend today, I saw another friend who has recently lost 50 lbs on Medi-fast. She looks fabulous and is so inspiring. I know that she has suffered from the same battles that I have, so I'm so proud of her, and will keep looking to her for inspiration as I go through my journey.
I also resisted cake, butter mints, and ice cream at the baby shower today. Go me! I'm getting the hang of this will-power thing.
Tomorrow I have to tackle dinner at PF Changs with my brothers. I am going to go to their website and check out their menu as soon as I'm done writing this so I can plan ahead.
And hopefully my brothers or husband won't order the banana springrolls for dessert... - B
Friday, January 7, 2011
Day 4 - Blasted Cake!
I was less than perfect today. I made a cake for a friend's baby shower tomorrow, and I was able to resist...mostly. I did have a taste of the cream cheese filling that I made, because I freakin' love it. It was just a taste though, and other than that, I followed program all day today.
Today was great - my new, lovely friend Alisha came over with her son Eli and kept me busy for awhile which kept my mind off of food. (which is not the only reason to have her over, but it definitely helped!) I think keeping myself busy and involved will be a major player in this for me. If I'm bored, I want to eat.
I am not feeling hungry in between my medi-fast meals anymore. And, I like that in the evening in order to have a satisfying meal, I actually have to cook for myself, which is something I'm not used to doing.
Feeling good. Have to make it through the baby shower tomorrow - that may be a challenge. Still, I'll be armed with a medi-fast bar and I'll eat that medi-fast bar like it's the most delicious thing I've ever had in my whole life. And, I'll smile when I step on the scale on Tuesday.
Happy Friday Everyone! Enjoy the weekend! - B
Today was great - my new, lovely friend Alisha came over with her son Eli and kept me busy for awhile which kept my mind off of food. (which is not the only reason to have her over, but it definitely helped!) I think keeping myself busy and involved will be a major player in this for me. If I'm bored, I want to eat.
I am not feeling hungry in between my medi-fast meals anymore. And, I like that in the evening in order to have a satisfying meal, I actually have to cook for myself, which is something I'm not used to doing.
Feeling good. Have to make it through the baby shower tomorrow - that may be a challenge. Still, I'll be armed with a medi-fast bar and I'll eat that medi-fast bar like it's the most delicious thing I've ever had in my whole life. And, I'll smile when I step on the scale on Tuesday.
Happy Friday Everyone! Enjoy the weekend! - B
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Day 3 - Feeling Good!
Here we are at day 3 - still going strong. It was a really good day today - and I feel it was good because I resisted one of my major weaknesses - McDonald's fries. Miles ate his happy meal and played at the Play Place, and I ate a medi-fast bar. It was actually pretty tasty. :)
I didn't feel as hungry today, so I think my body is starting to adjust. I'm really excited to see how much I am losing this week.
Yesterday's surprise was that the "soft serve" by medi-fast is actually very sweet and creamy. Not like DQ by any means, but still a tasty enough treat to satisfy my ravenous sweet tooth. I did wonder today if I think these things taste good because I'm constantly looking forward to my next "meal." Even so, the food is at least good enough for me to think I can really stick with this.
I'm already learning that the less I am focusing on food, the more I am focusing on all the blessings in my life. I have always tried to never take anything in my life for granted, but when you take an obsession away, you can really see how good you have it. I have such an amazing family. My husband is so supportive and so wonderful. My children are so delightful and make it so easy for me to smile every day.
Life is good. Even on medi-fast. - B
I didn't feel as hungry today, so I think my body is starting to adjust. I'm really excited to see how much I am losing this week.
Yesterday's surprise was that the "soft serve" by medi-fast is actually very sweet and creamy. Not like DQ by any means, but still a tasty enough treat to satisfy my ravenous sweet tooth. I did wonder today if I think these things taste good because I'm constantly looking forward to my next "meal." Even so, the food is at least good enough for me to think I can really stick with this.
I'm already learning that the less I am focusing on food, the more I am focusing on all the blessings in my life. I have always tried to never take anything in my life for granted, but when you take an obsession away, you can really see how good you have it. I have such an amazing family. My husband is so supportive and so wonderful. My children are so delightful and make it so easy for me to smile every day.
Life is good. Even on medi-fast. - B
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Day 2 - Addictions
Last night I asked Matt if he remembered what he emotionally went through when he quit smoking 5 years ago. He told me that he was scared and had a lot of anxiety. He then followed it up with some very good advice...just take one step at a time. Remind myself everyday that I've made it this far, so I might as well keep going. I have the world's greatest husband.
I don't think many people realize that there are food addictions. The toughest thing about a food addiction is that you can't remove yourself from it. You have to eat to survive. You can't quit eating "cold turkey", or decide to hang out with people who don't eat. Food is a part of our lives and breaking the addiction means making the right food choices, eating proper portions, and using other ways to soothe yourself emotionally or fight boredom. (both in my case)
Today felt a little better than yesterday. Still feeling hungry. I realized that I'm going to have to plan something really delicious for my Lean and Green meal every day so that I have something to look forward to when I'm choking down powdered "eggs" and soy protein shakes. Tonight I made a portabella cap stuffed with Boca crumbles, spinach and tomatoes. It was awesome. It is a recipe I will make again and again...even when I'm not on this diet.
So far I like about 60% of the food. That's not too shabby. Good job Medi-fast.
Last night I was feeling very scared - like I didn't know if I had made the right decision to do this. But I'm feeling better today, and figure, hey, I've made it 2 whole days, why not go for 3?
I'll let you know how it goes - B
I don't think many people realize that there are food addictions. The toughest thing about a food addiction is that you can't remove yourself from it. You have to eat to survive. You can't quit eating "cold turkey", or decide to hang out with people who don't eat. Food is a part of our lives and breaking the addiction means making the right food choices, eating proper portions, and using other ways to soothe yourself emotionally or fight boredom. (both in my case)
Today felt a little better than yesterday. Still feeling hungry. I realized that I'm going to have to plan something really delicious for my Lean and Green meal every day so that I have something to look forward to when I'm choking down powdered "eggs" and soy protein shakes. Tonight I made a portabella cap stuffed with Boca crumbles, spinach and tomatoes. It was awesome. It is a recipe I will make again and again...even when I'm not on this diet.
So far I like about 60% of the food. That's not too shabby. Good job Medi-fast.
Last night I was feeling very scared - like I didn't know if I had made the right decision to do this. But I'm feeling better today, and figure, hey, I've made it 2 whole days, why not go for 3?
I'll let you know how it goes - B
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
The kickoff
Well, I'm more than halfway through day one, and so far my biggest challenge is posting this blog. I'm not excited to share the following information with the world, but here it goes...
Weight: 183.9 lbs
Bust: 40.5 in
Arm: 15.5 in
Waist: 35.5 in
Belly: (at navel) 40.5 in
Hips: 41.75 in
Thigh: 25.25 in
Weight: 183.9 lbs
Bust: 40.5 in
Arm: 15.5 in
Waist: 35.5 in
Belly: (at navel) 40.5 in
Hips: 41.75 in
Thigh: 25.25 in
And, here are my before pictures, taken just moments ago. The lack of makeup or hair being done is so that my after pictures look that much more fabulous! (Actually, it's just because I haven't had a chance to shower today - having little ones does that to you.)
I opted to not do the whole sports bra and spandex thing. I'm brave, not stupid. No one wants to see that.
For those not familiar with the Medi-fast diet, it is a 5 and 1 plan...meaning I eat 5 of their "meals" per day and one lean and green meal per day...and of course lots of water.
The food is not fabulous, but the surprise of the day was that the pancakes are actually pretty decent.
I am feeling hungry. Not famished, but not satisfied either. I'm sure that is normal for the first few days while my body adjusts.
Oh, I almost forgot. I need to tell you what my weight loss goal is! It is currently my intention to lose at least 38.9 lbs and get down to 145. If I get there and feel I want to go further, I'll do it. 145 is a normal and healthy weight for a woman of my age and height (I'll be 30 in 2 weeks and I am 5'4").
Okay, that's it for now! I'm sure the following days will provide me with all sorts of anecdotes to share with you.
Stay tuned! B
Monday, January 3, 2011
Here we go again...but for the last time!
Hello and welcome to Skinny B's Road to Success Blog!
I am Skinny B (almost) - aka Brooke - and I have been battling my weight since my early twenties. I recently had my second baby and although I feel blessed to have already lost the weight I gained during pregnancy, I have about 40 extra lbs I'd like to get rid of.
Let me start off this thing by saying that I am absolutely terrified. I can't believe I'm putting this out on the internet for everyone to see, but I figure that the worst thing that is going to happen is that people will make fun of me for the current state I'm in. But, if someone is going to do that, I probably don't care what they think anyway. I hope that by tracking my progress and challenges, my feelings and the rest of my journey, I will be better able to hold myself accountable. Afterall, I would not want to disappoint my fans. :)
A brief synopsis of my journey follows:
In my early twenties I was at a very healthy weight. More than ideal per doctor/science/BMI standards. I hung out at around 135 lbs.
When I moved in with my then boyfriend Matt (now husband) the usual happened...I got comfortable, started eating what he eats, and let myself gain some weight. About 25 lbs in 6 months. I joined Weight Watchers after we got engaged and lost about 15 lbs before the wedding. We cruised for our honeymoon, and those that have ever been on a cruise know how easy it is to gain weight on one...I gained all 15 lbs back between my honeymoon and the first few weeks in my marriage.
Knowing that this was not a healthy thing, I started attending Weight Watchers again. I did great! I lost that 15 lbs fast and it felt so awesome! So, of course, I stopped going to Weight Watchers. The weight came back, and then some.
About a year and a half after Matt and I got married, we got pregnant, and I lost the baby. It was the lowest point in my whole life emotionally. I ate for comfort and kept gaining weight.
Christmas 2007 we found out I was pregnant again...this time I was blessed with my beautiful son Miles, born in August of 2008. I gained a normal, healthy amount with my pregnancy. About 35 lbs. A lot came off after he was born, but I joined Weight Watchers again and lost 30 lbs in 4 months! Again, it felt so awesome. I got down to a size 8, and I just felt so wonderful. Then, I hit a wall. Not a plateau, but a wall. I stayed at the same weight for 12 weeks, and I just gave up. I maintained my weight for awhile, but, as should have been expected, it slowly came back. I gained back 15 lbs before I got pregnant again with my now 3-month old princess, Maggie.
Again, the pregnancy weight came off fast, but now it is time for me to work on the emotional eating/food addiction weight that has been on my body for far too long now.
Through the recommendation and guidance of my doctor, I am starting the Medi-fast diet tomorrow. I am scared. I am excited. I am nervous. I am mourning the loss of my old lifestyle and my old self. I will likely mourn the loss of some of my favorite clothes as well...so long as I get to trade them in for smaller favorite clothes, I should survive. :) I am excited for a new me. To have energy to play with my kids.
I am doing this for many reasons. For my health, to be a good example for my children, to see my husband's jaw drop when I wear a dress, to feel good about myself and to take advantage of the one life I've been given on this earth and make the most of it.
This blog is to help me be accountable, get support from my friends and family, and to track my journey so that WHEN, not if, I reach my destination, I can look back and see how far I've come.
Tomorrow is my first official day of my new lifestyle . I will post my "before" pictures, and my stats including my weight tomorrow morning and my measurements. My goal is to post these things weekly and blog daily about how I am feeling, what my challenges are, what is easy for me, and all that other good stuff.
I hope that through this account of the start of my new lifestyle, I can inspire others to make the changes they want to make as well. Weight-related or otherwise.
Also I should note that I chose the black blog background in the hopes that it would make me appear thinner. :)
Until tomorrow, B
I am Skinny B (almost) - aka Brooke - and I have been battling my weight since my early twenties. I recently had my second baby and although I feel blessed to have already lost the weight I gained during pregnancy, I have about 40 extra lbs I'd like to get rid of.
Let me start off this thing by saying that I am absolutely terrified. I can't believe I'm putting this out on the internet for everyone to see, but I figure that the worst thing that is going to happen is that people will make fun of me for the current state I'm in. But, if someone is going to do that, I probably don't care what they think anyway. I hope that by tracking my progress and challenges, my feelings and the rest of my journey, I will be better able to hold myself accountable. Afterall, I would not want to disappoint my fans. :)
A brief synopsis of my journey follows:
In my early twenties I was at a very healthy weight. More than ideal per doctor/science/BMI standards. I hung out at around 135 lbs.
When I moved in with my then boyfriend Matt (now husband) the usual happened...I got comfortable, started eating what he eats, and let myself gain some weight. About 25 lbs in 6 months. I joined Weight Watchers after we got engaged and lost about 15 lbs before the wedding. We cruised for our honeymoon, and those that have ever been on a cruise know how easy it is to gain weight on one...I gained all 15 lbs back between my honeymoon and the first few weeks in my marriage.
Knowing that this was not a healthy thing, I started attending Weight Watchers again. I did great! I lost that 15 lbs fast and it felt so awesome! So, of course, I stopped going to Weight Watchers. The weight came back, and then some.
About a year and a half after Matt and I got married, we got pregnant, and I lost the baby. It was the lowest point in my whole life emotionally. I ate for comfort and kept gaining weight.
Christmas 2007 we found out I was pregnant again...this time I was blessed with my beautiful son Miles, born in August of 2008. I gained a normal, healthy amount with my pregnancy. About 35 lbs. A lot came off after he was born, but I joined Weight Watchers again and lost 30 lbs in 4 months! Again, it felt so awesome. I got down to a size 8, and I just felt so wonderful. Then, I hit a wall. Not a plateau, but a wall. I stayed at the same weight for 12 weeks, and I just gave up. I maintained my weight for awhile, but, as should have been expected, it slowly came back. I gained back 15 lbs before I got pregnant again with my now 3-month old princess, Maggie.
Again, the pregnancy weight came off fast, but now it is time for me to work on the emotional eating/food addiction weight that has been on my body for far too long now.
Through the recommendation and guidance of my doctor, I am starting the Medi-fast diet tomorrow. I am scared. I am excited. I am nervous. I am mourning the loss of my old lifestyle and my old self. I will likely mourn the loss of some of my favorite clothes as well...so long as I get to trade them in for smaller favorite clothes, I should survive. :) I am excited for a new me. To have energy to play with my kids.
I am doing this for many reasons. For my health, to be a good example for my children, to see my husband's jaw drop when I wear a dress, to feel good about myself and to take advantage of the one life I've been given on this earth and make the most of it.
This blog is to help me be accountable, get support from my friends and family, and to track my journey so that WHEN, not if, I reach my destination, I can look back and see how far I've come.
Tomorrow is my first official day of my new lifestyle . I will post my "before" pictures, and my stats including my weight tomorrow morning and my measurements. My goal is to post these things weekly and blog daily about how I am feeling, what my challenges are, what is easy for me, and all that other good stuff.
I hope that through this account of the start of my new lifestyle, I can inspire others to make the changes they want to make as well. Weight-related or otherwise.
Also I should note that I chose the black blog background in the hopes that it would make me appear thinner. :)
Until tomorrow, B
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