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
Monday, March 16, 2009
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
Monday, February 23, 2009
Small Successes
Tonight was not disheartening however I lost .4. I was thankful for not having a gain but I sure would have enjoyed a larger loss. It all takes steps to go down. I counted back to my fourth week in month one and looked in the book to find that is when I had the 2.2 gain. It's that time of month so now I'm excited to see what's going to happen again next week. I'm getting closer to that 10% mark which I'm excited to reach.
I'm down to 25 points per day and it has been harder for me to make sure I stay in that range. I've done it however with a bit of sadness wanting a few more goodies to eat, not because I'm hungry just because things looked good.
I walked again tonight and I'm looking forward to jumping back into that this week. Leaving for Mexico on 3/28 so I have definite goals for that trip. I won't be disappointed if I'm not at 188 but I sure would like to be by that time.
Feeling better in my jeans. How about you?
Dawna
I'm down to 25 points per day and it has been harder for me to make sure I stay in that range. I've done it however with a bit of sadness wanting a few more goodies to eat, not because I'm hungry just because things looked good.
I walked again tonight and I'm looking forward to jumping back into that this week. Leaving for Mexico on 3/28 so I have definite goals for that trip. I won't be disappointed if I'm not at 188 but I sure would like to be by that time.
Feeling better in my jeans. How about you?
Dawna
Monday, February 16, 2009
Calculations
Tonight was wonderful with a five lb. loss. That keeps with the average of 2.5 per week since I was unable to attend last week's meeting. Four more lbs. and I'm at my 10% goal.
Calculations you may ask?? Well I'm down to 25 points per day and my calculations changed as soon as I logged on and put the new weight in which made me over .5 for the day. What?? ARE YOU KIDDING???? Okay I was like "get out of here" I really wanted that bag of popcorn before bed. I'm not going to eat it and I will accept the fact that I should have waited until tomorrow to sign in the new weight! Now I know.
So many calculations with all of this food. I'm looking forward to the time when it is such a part of my life that it won't be necessary because the best food choices will come naturally.
I'm just glad that I'm subtracting and not adding : )
Dawna
Calculations you may ask?? Well I'm down to 25 points per day and my calculations changed as soon as I logged on and put the new weight in which made me over .5 for the day. What?? ARE YOU KIDDING???? Okay I was like "get out of here" I really wanted that bag of popcorn before bed. I'm not going to eat it and I will accept the fact that I should have waited until tomorrow to sign in the new weight! Now I know.
So many calculations with all of this food. I'm looking forward to the time when it is such a part of my life that it won't be necessary because the best food choices will come naturally.
I'm just glad that I'm subtracting and not adding : )
Dawna
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Staying on track
This has been a busy week and I'm still feeling under the weather thus it's been hard just living life as it should be lived. I wanted to post and say that I didn't weigh in this week. NOT because I have messed up but just because I couldn't go due to a business meeting on Monday night.
I'm secretly looking forward to going this coming Monday and see the big number drop(Smile)
This past weekend Kathy and I attended a sales training which included dinner and all of the goodies. I'm so thankful that I wasn't tempted in a real way at Stir Crazy. Someone ordered all of these appetizers which were WAY off of the points counter. A lot of people started eating them and ordered mixed drinks and unfortunately for them they were full when the full meal was offered. I decided to order some soybean pods in hot sauce and shared them with a couple of folks at the table. Good and healthy : )
My meal was a tuna stir fry where I got to pick all of these great veges/ brown rice and thre 1/2 C of Ginger Garlic Sauce. The sauce didn't look fatty and they put a bit of oil in the pan when they stir fried it and I ate half. That is truly all I could eat. Yum Yum
The next day was the average hotel fare. May I be the first to say that they need to improve that. Scrambled eggs and a waffle. Lunch was from Einstein Bagels and it was wonderful. I had went out and purchased fresh salsa, baked chips and my secret snack (100 Calorie Pack Strawberry Cupcakes). I enjoyed it and didn't overeat. Then they wanted to go to dinner and frankly I didn't. I wasn't hungry and I was sooooo tired. I ordered soup and some mashed potatoes. Ate 1/2 and went home to bed.
I say all of this to say "How in the world do folks do it that eat out all of the time?) I'm noticing how much time is spent around food and business. I'm looking forward to enjoying time with friends, business associates and family doing something besides eating : )
I tracked my points but I wasn't sure if I went over so I ate less yesterday and I was comfortable doing so. It's nice to feel in control.
I know this is boring but I wanted to write how I was feeling.
A new food I really enjoyed! DeLite Pizza at Papa Murphy's The Chicken Mediterranean was awesome and 4 points per slice. I had three and still had points left tonight.
Sleep well good friends. I'm looking forward to getting more active again when I feel better!
Dawna
I'm secretly looking forward to going this coming Monday and see the big number drop(Smile)
This past weekend Kathy and I attended a sales training which included dinner and all of the goodies. I'm so thankful that I wasn't tempted in a real way at Stir Crazy. Someone ordered all of these appetizers which were WAY off of the points counter. A lot of people started eating them and ordered mixed drinks and unfortunately for them they were full when the full meal was offered. I decided to order some soybean pods in hot sauce and shared them with a couple of folks at the table. Good and healthy : )
My meal was a tuna stir fry where I got to pick all of these great veges/ brown rice and thre 1/2 C of Ginger Garlic Sauce. The sauce didn't look fatty and they put a bit of oil in the pan when they stir fried it and I ate half. That is truly all I could eat. Yum Yum
The next day was the average hotel fare. May I be the first to say that they need to improve that. Scrambled eggs and a waffle. Lunch was from Einstein Bagels and it was wonderful. I had went out and purchased fresh salsa, baked chips and my secret snack (100 Calorie Pack Strawberry Cupcakes). I enjoyed it and didn't overeat. Then they wanted to go to dinner and frankly I didn't. I wasn't hungry and I was sooooo tired. I ordered soup and some mashed potatoes. Ate 1/2 and went home to bed.
I say all of this to say "How in the world do folks do it that eat out all of the time?) I'm noticing how much time is spent around food and business. I'm looking forward to enjoying time with friends, business associates and family doing something besides eating : )
I tracked my points but I wasn't sure if I went over so I ate less yesterday and I was comfortable doing so. It's nice to feel in control.
I know this is boring but I wanted to write how I was feeling.
A new food I really enjoyed! DeLite Pizza at Papa Murphy's The Chicken Mediterranean was awesome and 4 points per slice. I had three and still had points left tonight.
Sleep well good friends. I'm looking forward to getting more active again when I feel better!
Dawna
Monday, February 2, 2009
Down the River Again
Well tonight was funny. Why you may ask??? Well after last week's dismal weigh-in due to illness I am now down 5.6 for this week. That horrible cold last week turned into a serious sinus infection and now I'm on antibiotics and can only seemingly eat soup. That works for weight loss : ) Hopefully I won't gain a bunch back this coming week. I was 8 points down yesterday and 12 today. I now that is not a good idea but I just couldn't help it!
Funny story ready??? Well Saturday night before the big ear blow-out I organized a birthday party for one of the girls on Claire's softball team. My 21 day challenge is not to eat past 8:00PM which I've been successful. Well..... By the time the game ended we were at the restaurant at 9:30 and I hadn't eaten dinner. Hmmm I have a couple of grace days so I knew I would be fine. The problem? It was a WINGS and RIBS joint. Did I say I love a good hot wing??? WHY DID I PICK THIS PLACE????? So I'm sitting there trying to convince myself that I no longer like hot wings and I settled for a chicken noodle soup and hot tea AT A WINGS AND RIBS place. It was awesome. One of the dad's sat next to me with a 16 pc. order of wings. I asked him if he could tell me how good they were and maybe afterwards I could just smell his breath. Ha I really said that! He laughed and I'm sure wondered if I was serious. We finished and we plowed back to the hotel room and I decided to look up the ol'chicken wing on WW site. 16 pc. wings 48 points!!!!!! I'm so glad I didn't even have one. Whew It felt good to make the right choice.
I'm down a total of 13.8 pounds since I began this journey 5 weeks ago. That's over 2.7 lb average per week. That is great and I'm satisfied. My leader last week kept emphasizing to me that I'm to look at it as a four week cycle. She's right because I could have been discouraged without that viewpoint. When oh When will I be out of these size 18's? I'm ready.
I'm still not touching those 35 bonus points and I have an inside fear that I would gain if I did. Your thoughts?
Funny story ready??? Well Saturday night before the big ear blow-out I organized a birthday party for one of the girls on Claire's softball team. My 21 day challenge is not to eat past 8:00PM which I've been successful. Well..... By the time the game ended we were at the restaurant at 9:30 and I hadn't eaten dinner. Hmmm I have a couple of grace days so I knew I would be fine. The problem? It was a WINGS and RIBS joint. Did I say I love a good hot wing??? WHY DID I PICK THIS PLACE????? So I'm sitting there trying to convince myself that I no longer like hot wings and I settled for a chicken noodle soup and hot tea AT A WINGS AND RIBS place. It was awesome. One of the dad's sat next to me with a 16 pc. order of wings. I asked him if he could tell me how good they were and maybe afterwards I could just smell his breath. Ha I really said that! He laughed and I'm sure wondered if I was serious. We finished and we plowed back to the hotel room and I decided to look up the ol'chicken wing on WW site. 16 pc. wings 48 points!!!!!! I'm so glad I didn't even have one. Whew It felt good to make the right choice.
I'm down a total of 13.8 pounds since I began this journey 5 weeks ago. That's over 2.7 lb average per week. That is great and I'm satisfied. My leader last week kept emphasizing to me that I'm to look at it as a four week cycle. She's right because I could have been discouraged without that viewpoint. When oh When will I be out of these size 18's? I'm ready.
I'm still not touching those 35 bonus points and I have an inside fear that I would gain if I did. Your thoughts?
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