Tonight I was down 1.2. I really am thankful for the descent but I knew with all of the eating out I did this week due to our schedule it might not be a big loss.
I had trouble tracking a few days and I'm upset with myself for that as I let my life run my personal goals and I don't want to lose that focus. Healthy mom is a more healthy family unit.
I know I still lost and definitely didn't blow it. I just know in my heart it could have been 2.2 if I had paid a little more attention. The other thing I picked up on this week is my hunger when I don't get enough fruits and veges for the day. When I'm eating carbs and protein and staying in the points I definitely am more hungry. I don't like that feeling. Anyone else?
This week I'm working on those 7 vege/fruit servings per day.
Tonight the leader mentioned that the average person eats out 5.8 times per week. Yikes that is a lot and I don't want that habit for sure.
Kathy you really did look great today. Looking like a young girl again with the new hair and bod! Stay with it. Jane thanks so much for working with my new swimsuit cover up.
I'm tanning and looking better. Tanned fat is better than white fat (Right? )
Hugs to the fans
Dawna
Monday, March 23, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Under 200
Tonight I crossed a threshold I do not want to cross back over again. The 200 lb. mark albeit barely but it all counts (smile) I now weigh 199.6 with the awesome 2.4loss for the week. Last night was fun because I came home and tried on a lot of clothes looking for items for Mexico and I was easily fitting into pants and such for the week. I need a few tops but other than that I'm ready. Okay a few sandals and a swim suit cover up. Jane ??? What kind of fabric should I use for that? I went to Joann's and I was confused. Please post with ideas.
I also bought a pair of Spanx tonight. Have you gotten any of those? $36 (I'm not kidding) I hope they work and feel comfortable otherwise it will be major buyers remorse.
I'm really enjoying the lose of weight. Last night I went to Panera for a friends going away party and enjoyed a couple of bites of sweets. It was enough. This past week I also enjoyed a kids jr. hamburger and small fries at McDonalds for 10 points. I can honestly say I REALLY enjoyed it. I cringe to think what I was eating before.
Post Soon you Skinny Baboons
Dawna
I also bought a pair of Spanx tonight. Have you gotten any of those? $36 (I'm not kidding) I hope they work and feel comfortable otherwise it will be major buyers remorse.
I'm really enjoying the lose of weight. Last night I went to Panera for a friends going away party and enjoyed a couple of bites of sweets. It was enough. This past week I also enjoyed a kids jr. hamburger and small fries at McDonalds for 10 points. I can honestly say I REALLY enjoyed it. I cringe to think what I was eating before.
Post Soon you Skinny Baboons
Dawna
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
SOOOOOOO CLOSE
I bet you are thinking that I didn't reach my 10% I DID IT! I lost 3 lbs. which passed my 10% and I'm only .8 from the 25lb. mark and my cool washer award : )
I'm getting closer and closer to breaking that 200 lb. mark and I'm so satisfied that it is getting closer, with a plan I really enjoy and doing it with friends I love.
A couple of updates. Weight loss has caused me to be a bit grumpy about a few things in our house. I've realized that I was burying the craziness of my schedule and life demands with food. Once the food is taken away then I have to deal with those emotions. Mine have been trying to accomplish school with the kids, two jobs, sickness, being a wife and Christian. I'm going to have to slow down a bit to remedy this and I can't believe I have just now realized this. I must fit regular exercise into this equation so I'm going to have to hire out some tutor help with the kiddos and start making preparation to drop one of my jobs. The housework can also be hired out and I'm planning to do that.
I'm on Vicadin right NOW due to my surgery so I'm sure this sounds crazy but hang with me. I had all female stuff done today kind of like a Tune-up and a Lube Job. Well..... I had very high hopes that I would be able to avoid a hysterectomy but that is not the case. My Dr. who was wonderful, went in and found the adhesions, scar tissue and endometriosis to be quite extensive and has involved my bowel albeit lightly. This will not leave on its own and will continue to cause pain. My tube was actually wrapped around my ovary with scar tissue. This explains a lot to me about how I've been feeling. I really put this into the Lord's hands and felt if this was to be the path then he would carry me through it yet I also will study, take the meds and additional help I need to get healthy. WW has also given me this by allowing others to take a bit of control in their specialities and I can trust the Lord to protect me from misinformation or wrong intentions. It is a relief to give the battle to him. I feel released to do it and surprisingly rather calm. Might be the meds : )
I plan to do this in the fall so that my goal weight will be around the corner. I am also getting a TUMMY TUCK! Don't laugh and yes I might change my mind but it does save $ and the surgery scars in that area from the countless surgeries I have had since the age of 16 make it look quite unsightly. Jane, I believe I will get the girls lifted and pointed in a direction besides down as well.
Thanks in advance for your prayers and encouragement. I feel like I'm changing my life permanently in a GREAT GREAT WAY!
I'm planning to post a new pic this week. I found jeans in my closet that were a size 16 and they fit just great. The larger ones are going to the garage sale pile or to WW to see if anyone else is ready for them.
Doped Up
Dawna
I'm getting closer and closer to breaking that 200 lb. mark and I'm so satisfied that it is getting closer, with a plan I really enjoy and doing it with friends I love.
A couple of updates. Weight loss has caused me to be a bit grumpy about a few things in our house. I've realized that I was burying the craziness of my schedule and life demands with food. Once the food is taken away then I have to deal with those emotions. Mine have been trying to accomplish school with the kids, two jobs, sickness, being a wife and Christian. I'm going to have to slow down a bit to remedy this and I can't believe I have just now realized this. I must fit regular exercise into this equation so I'm going to have to hire out some tutor help with the kiddos and start making preparation to drop one of my jobs. The housework can also be hired out and I'm planning to do that.
I'm on Vicadin right NOW due to my surgery so I'm sure this sounds crazy but hang with me. I had all female stuff done today kind of like a Tune-up and a Lube Job. Well..... I had very high hopes that I would be able to avoid a hysterectomy but that is not the case. My Dr. who was wonderful, went in and found the adhesions, scar tissue and endometriosis to be quite extensive and has involved my bowel albeit lightly. This will not leave on its own and will continue to cause pain. My tube was actually wrapped around my ovary with scar tissue. This explains a lot to me about how I've been feeling. I really put this into the Lord's hands and felt if this was to be the path then he would carry me through it yet I also will study, take the meds and additional help I need to get healthy. WW has also given me this by allowing others to take a bit of control in their specialities and I can trust the Lord to protect me from misinformation or wrong intentions. It is a relief to give the battle to him. I feel released to do it and surprisingly rather calm. Might be the meds : )
I plan to do this in the fall so that my goal weight will be around the corner. I am also getting a TUMMY TUCK! Don't laugh and yes I might change my mind but it does save $ and the surgery scars in that area from the countless surgeries I have had since the age of 16 make it look quite unsightly. Jane, I believe I will get the girls lifted and pointed in a direction besides down as well.
Thanks in advance for your prayers and encouragement. I feel like I'm changing my life permanently in a GREAT GREAT WAY!
I'm planning to post a new pic this week. I found jeans in my closet that were a size 16 and they fit just great. The larger ones are going to the garage sale pile or to WW to see if anyone else is ready for them.
Doped Up
Dawna
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
99% from 10%
I like the sound of 99% so I just have to use it even if it's only 99% of my first 10% goal weight that I've lost. Ha
Let me start by saying I was a little concerned as to what would happen at weigh in tonight. I did just fine last week yet this week was difficult due to eating out approximately 3 times last week and preparing the Blue and Gold Banquet food on Thursday. I tried to calculate exactly what I ate but found it difficult with so many restaurant options that don't list calorie information and you are relying on what you know.
For example: I went to Ruby Tuesdays last Saturday for lunch when Claire was playing softball. I thought "Salad Bar" When we got there I picked the lunch special of salad bar and two turkey mini burgers that look a lot like white castles but they are turkey and decided to switch out the fries for steamed broccoli. I even thought I think I can keep the garlic mayo on them and we will be fine. I made a large plate of 0 point greens and picked the Lite Ranch. I enjoyed this VERY much. The turkey burgers were great and I loved the broccoli. Later at home and with my computer I go to the RT website and found my meal not listed on the Smart Choice menu????? I then went to Dotties website and found them all right. Those turkey burgers were 12 points, broccoli 3 and lite ranch 3. I was disappointed once again because it seems so crazy in my head. Broccoli 3???? What was on it? It tasted seasoned but I know the true butter taste and I didn't get that. Who Knows!! Garlic Mayo probably had 2 t on each burger so that must have been worth 4. I guess next time no garlic mayo and find something else on the menu besides broccoli with no points. I'm also considering carrying around my Fat Free Italian which I do like.
ENOUGH
I used all of my extra 35 points. When I weighed in and saw the 2.6 weightloss I really was relieved and confident that I'm still making the better decisions right now in my life. Last week and this week only total 3lbs. but that is still in the right direction and healthy. My choices are much healthier than they were and the choices I did make this week are choices I can live with and not feel deprived : )
Today I'm going to buy a new pair of jeans that are one size smaller and tight. One of the ladies mentioned last night how we can get a little to comfortable when the clothes start fitting and we feel like we can have this or that and it won't hurt. I felt like that advice clicked with me and I'm thinking I need the reminder that I don't want these current clothes to fit or be baggy. I'm going down down down baby and I'm not stopping here for a snack.
Last week. Dr. put me on the blood pressure medicine. I hope it's working. I'm checking it out today. Next Tuesday I'm going in for surgery for female stuff but it's outpatient and I should be good to go by next Friday. Low Iron, 2 more days of antibiotics, What else is going to start clicking with my body. It's time to get everything working as a symphony again. Last night two ladies stayed after the meeting to talk to me about the BP issues and one of them prayed for me. It was so nice and I felt content after knowing that others are praying for me.
Later Broccoli Sprouts
Dawna
Let me start by saying I was a little concerned as to what would happen at weigh in tonight. I did just fine last week yet this week was difficult due to eating out approximately 3 times last week and preparing the Blue and Gold Banquet food on Thursday. I tried to calculate exactly what I ate but found it difficult with so many restaurant options that don't list calorie information and you are relying on what you know.
For example: I went to Ruby Tuesdays last Saturday for lunch when Claire was playing softball. I thought "Salad Bar" When we got there I picked the lunch special of salad bar and two turkey mini burgers that look a lot like white castles but they are turkey and decided to switch out the fries for steamed broccoli. I even thought I think I can keep the garlic mayo on them and we will be fine. I made a large plate of 0 point greens and picked the Lite Ranch. I enjoyed this VERY much. The turkey burgers were great and I loved the broccoli. Later at home and with my computer I go to the RT website and found my meal not listed on the Smart Choice menu????? I then went to Dotties website and found them all right. Those turkey burgers were 12 points, broccoli 3 and lite ranch 3. I was disappointed once again because it seems so crazy in my head. Broccoli 3???? What was on it? It tasted seasoned but I know the true butter taste and I didn't get that. Who Knows!! Garlic Mayo probably had 2 t on each burger so that must have been worth 4. I guess next time no garlic mayo and find something else on the menu besides broccoli with no points. I'm also considering carrying around my Fat Free Italian which I do like.
ENOUGH
I used all of my extra 35 points. When I weighed in and saw the 2.6 weightloss I really was relieved and confident that I'm still making the better decisions right now in my life. Last week and this week only total 3lbs. but that is still in the right direction and healthy. My choices are much healthier than they were and the choices I did make this week are choices I can live with and not feel deprived : )
Today I'm going to buy a new pair of jeans that are one size smaller and tight. One of the ladies mentioned last night how we can get a little to comfortable when the clothes start fitting and we feel like we can have this or that and it won't hurt. I felt like that advice clicked with me and I'm thinking I need the reminder that I don't want these current clothes to fit or be baggy. I'm going down down down baby and I'm not stopping here for a snack.
Last week. Dr. put me on the blood pressure medicine. I hope it's working. I'm checking it out today. Next Tuesday I'm going in for surgery for female stuff but it's outpatient and I should be good to go by next Friday. Low Iron, 2 more days of antibiotics, What else is going to start clicking with my body. It's time to get everything working as a symphony again. Last night two ladies stayed after the meeting to talk to me about the BP issues and one of them prayed for me. It was so nice and I felt content after knowing that others are praying for me.
Later Broccoli Sprouts
Dawna
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