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18 May 2009

I'm so Excited! Attended my 1st water aerobics class today at our local YMCA and it was FANTASTIC!

I'd taken a water aerobics class years ago while we were stationed overseas, so I was Really looking forward to going this morning. I wasn't disappointed!!! It was a great workout with an Awesome instructor! WooHooo...every Mon, Wed, and Fri from 8-9am, that's where I'll be! :-)

I'm still going to keep up my walking...starting to love it too much to stop doing it, but this is such a nice addition!

On 2 June, I'm going to interject a Yoga class (also at the Y) into my workout routine (on Tues & Thurs mornings) after my morning walk.

I am LOVING this renewed feeling I'm getting from exercising! It's as though my body is finally starting to 'wake up' again and it feels GREAT!
:-)
HAPPY MONDAY!

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17 May 2009

You know, sometimes there's a razor-thin line between being ecstatic and being enraged.

I weighed-in this morning (my weigh-in day) and to my horror, I'd gained a pound. Un-freakin-believable...Grrrrr. Dang it...can I get into the 100's already!?!! I mean really, can I catch a 3 pound break, for cryin' out loud?!!! Geeeze....

Ohhhh, I was fit to be tied! It was all I could do to restrain myself from getting into my car, driving directly to IHOP and ordering the fattiest meal on the menu...TWICE...and just Gorge myself into a pig-in-the-blanket Stuper.

But instead, I chose to take out my frustration on the dog-gone track. Boy, was I Mad!!! The first thing I thought was Shoot...I did everything right.

Then, after a couple laps, I thought...Heeeey, I did everything right! YAY!!!

I thought about this past week and realized that for the first time in yeeeears, I've actually exercised 6 days in a row! Plus, I increased the amount of time And intensity of my workouts! AND...I've increased my water consumption from 64 to 96 ounces, as my doctor advised! I thought..HECK..(my 3 nights of bad snacks notwithstanding), I've actually done a pretty good job this week. :-)

All of a sudden, I got a lot more pep in my step and a big ole grin across my face!

The feeling of accomplishment continued as I showered and realized that for the first time in a looooong time, I could actually shave my legs without having to 'move things' outta the way (some of you ladies will know what I'm talking about) LOL
It really is about the little things! :)

Next, since I was on a roll, I decided to measure myself. To my delight, I've lost Several more inches! WooHoooo!!!!

So, just like that....I was able to go from being enraged to Jumping for Joy!!! I reminded myself that I've only been on this journey for 6wks. I need to give myself Time. I need to continue Focusing on how I 'Feel' and not on the numbers I see. I've been giving way too much power to my scale. I have to Stop That! This is about ME. I have the power! I need to see the scale for what it is...a thermometer of sorts. Sometimes the temperature will be high, sometimes it'll be low, and sometimes it'll be just right!
Oh wait...isn't that from Goldilocks and the 3 Bears? (teeheehee).

Sorry, I digress!

My point is...I can choose to sulk (and blow all my hard work) OR I can get right back on (and stay on) that proverbial horse and ride.
I'm choosing the horse! :-)

I'm Happy...and even a little proud of myself! In fact, I'm happier and more energetic than I've been in a long time and as a result, I'm even more determined than ever to continue working hard to achieve my ultimate goal!

Hope Everyone is enjoying a HAPPY SUNDAY!!!
:)

Weigh-in: 203.0 lb

lost so far: 14.0 lb

still to go: 38.0 lb

Diet followed reasonably well

(2 comments) gaining 1.0 lb a week

10 May 2009

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!
This was a very sporadic meals/exercise week for me. While I'm a little disappointed that I didn't lose anything, I'm pleasantly surprised that I didn't gain. No reason to celebrate that, but it's an excellent reason to stop fooling around and get back to my commitment to myself. To re-focus on my "choices" and re-commit to my "why".

I find that today, Mother's Day, is the perfect time to do that. No matter how old your children are, they'll always be as precious to you as the day they were born (or as the day you found out you were pregnant)!

When I spoke with my mom and grandma today, we reflected on the blessings they're experiencing. Being here to enjoy all their generations. In our family we're all blessed to witness a 5-generation lineage. My Mom being able to say "my great-grandchildren" and my Grandma being able to say "my great-great-grandchildren". Blessed, indeed!

It's a reminder that this is what's important in life...family! Being healthy for myself and my children and continuing to set the best example that I can for them. To do everything I can to live to witness and enjoy my own multi-generational line as much as I enjoy my beautiful sons right now!

There's not a lot of things I can control in life, but I'm thankful that I'm healthy enough to make my own choices. I'm going to stop taking my choices for granted and risk losing them. To do everything I can to prevent being told by a doctor what I can or can't eat or do. To choose being healthy for myself and my family. 'Choices are Power' and right now it's in my power to make smart choices. And that's exactly what I'm going to do. Now!

Today I'm re-focused on my "choices" and re-committed to my "why".
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

Weigh-in: 202.0 lb

lost so far: 15.0 lb

still to go: 37.0 lb

Diet followed poorly

(2 comments) steady weight

03 May 2009

Whew...this has been one heck-of-a-ride! At the beginning of the month, I thought I'd be sabotaging my own best effort by starting a weight loss program during a month that included back-to-back celebrations (Palm Sunday, Easter, my son's birthday, "Fiesta in TX", and our wedding anniversary). On the other hand, I kept thinking...Gee, I could be a size smaller by this time next month.

Well, here I am....it's 4wks later, I'm one size smaller, and feeling more confident in my weight-loss efforts than I have in a very long time. I'm so Excited!
{{{{me dancing}}}}
:-)
I'm so glad I followed my first mind and put my fears of defeat aside. My journey is just beginning, but I feel Great about this first step!
WooHoooo...100's here I come!

Thank you, my dear FatSecret pals, for your encouragement and support. Even though I have an Awesome support system at home, I know in my heart that I wouldn't have come this far without you.
You're simply the Best!!!

Weigh-in: 202.0 lb

lost so far: 15.0 lb

still to go: 37.0 lb

Diet followed reasonably well

(1 comment) losing 2.0 lb a week

02 May 2009

Dog-gone it...I've been doing fairly well. But what happens? I lose control today...the day before my weigh-in. Shoot!
I only got 2hrs sleep last night (just couldn't fall asleep) and faced an early and tough work day today. I decided to do 30mins on my treadmill, before my appointments, in order to 'wake up'. Well, it worked...temporarily. Had fruit before & breakfast after my workout, but didn't anticipate going so many hours without stopping to eat. I think I was more concerned with getting my work done than in what I ate and when. Big Mistake.

After wrapping up the day, I dragged myself into my house, but then realized that I didn't restock the fridge like I planned to do yesterday. Grrrr.

So what do I do? I decide to throw some sweet potato fries into the oven, but forgot that my sons told me they picked up pizza...which according to them "didn't taste good" (that's what they say so that I'm not tempted). Well, I opened the oven before turning it on...and there it was! Pizza boxes. Dang it!

I was just too sleepy to resist it tonight. I ate 2 slices and enjoyed every second of it. Of course now I'm kicking myself. I weigh-in tomorrow! For crying out loud...when I blow it, I blow it at the worst times. (Sigh)

But, Enough! It's all good. I did it. I admit it. And quite frankly, I enjoyed it. No sense in licking my wounds and whining about it now. It's not the first time I've side-stepped the Plan. Now that I think about it, I'm pretty proud of myself for stopping at 2 slices. I don't think that's ever happened before! :-)

I'm gonna suck it up, get over it, try to get a good night's sleep and face that scale in the morning like the strong & confident woman I am!

Who am I kidding...I'm shaking in my boots. ;-)

Teasing, teasing...I just hope I don't start pouting "like the woman I am" when the numbers reflect my behavior...teeheehee!
Wish me luck!

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