I'm movin!

Click on the link below to follow me on just the one main blog... I have 2 Blogger blogs... one for the weight loss and one for everything else. I've merged the 2 blogs into one. So much easier for me to keep up with one blog than it is 2 blogs.

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I will be deleting this weight loss blog soon. I'm not giving up on the weight loss.. it's just easier for me to handle one instead of 2 blogs. I've imported all of the posts onto the main blog.

I'm here.. but not really.

I havn't forgotten about this blog here. Major stress and life issues are taking place and I'm pretty much in "shut down mode". I've been eating my way through the stress. Some days, I'm over the moon and back on points and the other days.. I barely reach point goal. What are some suggestions for getting through the stress... the sleep deprivation... and the just plain "not into it" feeling?

Grrr.. rumble rumble...

That's what my belly has been doing most of the day. I'm not hungry..but for breakfast I had some Fiber One cereal... maybe a little to much fiber. ick!

I'm giving myself a big ol' pat on the back right now. Other than the to much fiber feeling.. I did pretty good with eating today. And this evening after work, I cooked dinner, did some major cleaning in the kitchen, moved onto laundry, pulled some weeds around the house..you get the point.

Getting enough rest/sleep at night is important for a healthy lifestyle. I'm still working on that. I have a sit down job..I find myself making excuses to get up and walk around, which isn't a good thing when my desk is piled high with work. Today was my first day back to work from vacation and I could not sit still...which makes me behind on what I need to get done. When I had a regular working out routine, I slept pretty good at night. And with what seems like a million and one things to do around the house, I'm compromising... for now. Working out for getting things done around the house. I think it's going to be a good compromise..cause after all I accomplished today..I'm pooped.

I'm back...

I just returned from a week of vacation in Myrtle Beach, SC. Had tons of fun with the family, and got a bit to much sun. My "eating healthy" was hanging out the window for fresh air for the week. Who can resist "River City" an awesome burger joint that I swear is the absolute best!.. We ate there not once..but twice! This place is really unlike any other restaurant...the inside and the outside is covered with license plates from all over... funny ones..plain ones, from all over the U.S. And every last inch of the place is covered with signatures.. "Susie was here-09" So and So loves ?? and on and on.. and it cracks me up to go in and just sit down and start eating peanuts and throwing the shells on the floor...I'm easily amused..haha And on the way out the door is a huge chalk board that says.."Diet Later".....then of course I felt guilty for eating what i ate..

Each day I would put on my one piece black swimsuit (totally boring, I know)..and at first I had issues with taking off my cover-up, it is not easy to swim with a cover-up on.. but by Thursday...I was letting all my stuff hang out and I didn't care. I kept telling myself..who cares what these people think..it's not like I'm ever going to see them again in my life..OR "hurry..get in the pool. I confuse myself.

Swimming is good exercise, and I would like to find someplace that does water aerobics...exercising seems so much easier in the water..and I don't have to wipe the sweat and tears.

Blowing off some steam..

Confessions..

I hate dieting, I hate exercising, I hate sitting down to a fried chicken, stuffing, mashed potato, corn on the cob meal and thinking.."now don't over do it", or "you should really only take about half of those potato's". I'm not good at weight loss...I'm good at cooking all the not so good for you meals.

I like salad..with ham, shredded cheese, boiled egg whites, and maybe a few shredded carrot's. But darn it! I'm not about to eat it every day or even every other day. The contents of my salads aren't the best..I refuse to eat tomato (snot rings), cucumbers-ick!, and any type or kind of olive reminds me of beer.

I love a good greasy pepperoni with extra cheese pizza, and not just one or two pieces..I like to eat it until I feel I'm about to explode.

Yougurt..is OK..but seriously..how many types are actually out there that are good for you and can satisfy? ..yogurt makes my mouth feel dry.

I'm sitting at the lunch table with friends... I'm having a tuna salad sandwich, with celery sticks .. They are having a cheeseburger with the works, fries, cheesecake.. the next friend is having an over-sized piece of lasagna with garlic bread and chocolate cake...and don't forget the next friend with the huge submarine..what is wrong with this picture? I'm fat and they're skinny..bitches!

Run Toto...

I started off today with a bike ride, on a bike similar to the picture above. I must admit I felt like I should be in the movie "Wizard of OZ", when the wicked witch of the west is riding her bike and puts Toto in the basket on the back. The music kept running through my mind.

It was a bit chilly riding, but it was nice. I mapped my route after wards and rode 2.03 miles. Not bad for the first day.

Why I need and want to lose weight.

In an attempt to gain back my focus and motivation, I'm reminding myself of my need to loose weight.


My reasons for wanting/needing to lose weight are simple.

* I want to feel better about myself. I want to be able to look in a mirror and say "damn! you look hot", instead of trying to hide the imperfections of rolls and cellulite.

* Plus size clothing sucks! Not to mention expensive and sometimes "granny" looking.

* Better health...heart disease, high cholesterol and diabetes are no joke. They are all very real possibilities.

Boredom..

I think my biggest obstacle in losing weight is...boredom. This week at work, I found myself sitting at my desk eating and snacking constantly. Almonds to tortilla chips to granola to whatever else is in my drawers. I have tons of things to keep me busy. Yet, I still manage to keep shoveling things in...

Making my way back...

I've been MIA for several weeks now. I won't bore anyone with the details...except a big scream of STRESS STINKS! The eating healthier, and working out has been pretty non-existent. But I'm slowly making my way back.

I've been following the Biggest Loser show. This is the first season I've watched, and really..them people really work it! I really wanted Mike to win though. I often compared myself to the before pictures of the contestants. < she weighs about what I weigh...wow Do i look like that?> It's pure torture on myself. I HAVE to get the focus back.

Black Bean Brownies...

When I watched the video on u-tube of a lady making these.. i thought OH MY...there is no way!

You take a regular brownie mix and one can of black beans...thats it!

Puree the black beans so that no bean shells remain, then pour the black beans into a brownie mix. Mix well.. and bake as usual.

The results.. A really good tasting brownie! No trace what so ever of the black beans. The brownies are more cakey and chewy. Depending on what brownie mix and black beans you use the point value for a 2x2 brownie is a 2 or 3??? And I imagine if you made it with a low fat brownie mix, it would make it even better point wise. You don't add the water, oil or eggs...only the black beans. A lot healthier.

Brussel Sprouts..

I like brussel sprouts... in fact i LOVE brussel sprouts. But for some reason.. every time i cook them.. they don't taste the same as they do in a restaurant. I first tried the sprouts about a month ago at an all you can eat buffet place. I know, i know, why on earth would you go to a place like that with so many temptations? I was good.. I had salad with grilled chicken, then I chose brussel sprouts afterwards and they were so yummy.

So, I go to the grocery store and buy some. I washed them, then I put them into a sauce pan with water and boiled them for about 10 minutes. I drained the water and sat down to eat and I bit into one and it wasn't to bad.. but the second and third ones were just plain yuck-o! The restaurant didn't put any seasoning or butter on them.. What did I do wrong?

The evil treadmill...

The treadmill for me is the most boring. Not only is it boring... but its pure evil. I secretly think it knows that I hate it lol.

While doing what I do on the treadmill last week.. I fell off. Poof.. there I was on the floor. I didn't get hurt, but I know now why most treadmills have the little arm band and plastic thingy that you plug into the machine. In case you fall off... the machine turns off! and you don't go rolling if you do fall. The only thing that hurt some was when I fell and my earphones yanked outta my ears.

Advice.. never close your eyes while on the treadmill.. you may fall. Or even worse.. it gets caught on the security camera.

Working out...

The exercising routine is coming along great. Yesterday, I started off with some basic core strengthening moves. Also, I'm not sure what they are called but I laid down on the floor with legs straight out and lifted my legs about 6-8 inches off the floor and held it for 5 seconds each time. After the 5 seconds I bent my legs and brought my knees to my chest. I did this 20 times! It doesn't seem hard when you think about it...but its not easy! After about 30 minutes of stretching and core moving.. I got myself on the treadmill. The treadmill for me is like the most boring mundane thing to ever do. I just hate it. I started out slow. Then I picked it up to a brisk walk. After about 5 minutes of this I stepped it up to a run for about 2 minutes..back to the brisk walk...then repeat. I have to say doing it this way is much better. I remembered to take my MP3 with me this time and the music made me want to do even more.


After all that I did the elliptical machine. Now granted I don't set the machine on the highest of levels...I've worked up to a 4 so far. I even set the arm blaster. And I am finally getting in one mile in under 10 minutes. After a brief stretch out I went back to the treadmill for a slow walk to cool down.

My eating habits this week are "fair". Its been challenging to say the least, with the snacking at work. I get bored...even-though I have tons of things to do at work. I'm trying to stay away from all the junk, but again another work in progress.

My Recent healthy finds....

These new crackers are yummy and on the weight watchers plan...you can have 17 crackers for 2 points! Also another great find is the laughing cow cheese.. one wedge is 2 points. Put them both together for a yummy snack.

Lets go!

This week I have failed miserably.. its called PMS. But I'm all better now and ready to continue my journey. The staying "on plan" went straight out the window and into hiding this past week. I won't bore anyone with my meals for the week.. and no exercise to speak of. But that's all OK.. because tomorrow is a new day.

I'm back in "healthy" mode and ready to go.

Ya just gotta try these....

This one is my favorite! I enjoy the peanut butter ones also.

Saturday

Breakfast
2 egg whites
2 strips of turkey bacon..yummy

Lunch
1 cup cottage cheese
Small lunch because I slept in really late today.

Dinner
Pizza- It was so good! I saved most all of my points today just for the pizza.

I'm really getting a workout today as I am stripping the wallpaper off my bathroom walls. The wallpaper is coming off easily..but the glue is what is taking the elbow grease.

Goodbye 20 pounds...!

Yay me! I've lost 20 pounds in one month. Doing the weight watchers plan isn't so bad. You eat what you want but in moderation. Yesterdays meals were...

Breakfast
Yogurt-Dannon Light & Fit strawberry
1/2 cup granola with flaxseed
1/2 cup skim milk

Lunch
Lean Cuisine- alfredo
small apple
1 cup steamed broccoli

Snack
Fiber One bar- these are really good!

Dinner
A nice sized salad with hard boiled egg whites, lean turkey, and cheese with ranch dressing
A small piece of country fried steak with about a tablespoon of white gravy
1/2 cup of baked and sliced potatoes.

All in all i think i did OK with the meals but I need to put more fruits in my diet. I'm not a big fruit eater. I drink a lot of water throughout the day but still I'm drinking the sweet tea, just not as much. The exercising part was cut in half this week due to i'm overly tired from getting up at 4am. But I make up for it doing housework and getting more walking in at work.

Small update...

I'm doing the weight watchers program...I'm still trying to get used to all the "points" I have to keep track of. It's not so much of keeping track as it is remembering to figure how many points something is. As I get better acquainted with the totals and such I will start posting my daily menus and points.. and I'm still thinking if I want to post my weight numbers. Its important to keep a food journal.. that way you know what works and what doesn't.

I had whole grain pasta for the first time for dinner tonight.. I know sounds tasty right? Well actually it really is good. The flavor isn't all that different than regular pasta. It does though seem a bit more tender. I also had a salad with the spaghetti. Quite filling.

The workouts slowed down after last Wednesday. I "over-did" it on Wednesday morning with 2 miles on the elliptical and 2 and a half miles on the bike with weights in between. My calves were crying mercy.

What a day

I did pretty good today..at least with plenty of exercise.

5:15am- woke up

5:45am- got to work

5:50am- started working out. I did a mile on the eliptical thingy, then tried out a stair stepper for about 15 minutes.

7am- I started working.

7:30 ish- My plan was to have raisin bran for breakfast...but the milk I brought with me to work in my trusty little thermos..all spilled out into my purse. So no breakfast..and no more trusty thermos. I ended up eating my lunch for breakfast which was a baked potato.

10:15am- back to the gym and I lifted weights, only for 15 minutes as my break is only that long..but I figure its better then nothing. But at least now I know what all the equipment is for and how to use it. Thanks Deb!

1pm- Lunch time..and since I had lunch for breakfast I had a fiber one bar and some pretzels..I know.. so healthy.

3:15pm- back to the gym and I did the stair stepper for 10 minutes.

5:15- I'm at the eye doctor's office..nose piece came off my glasses.

5:45pm- I'm home cooking dinner.

6:45pm- Don't even ask what i had for dinner...I'll just say its back to the gym tomorrow.

Let the journey begin.......

I've started this blog in hopes that I can keep track of my weight loss success or non-success. I have faith in myself that I can loose the weight that I need and want to loose. I have the will to "stick to it", and feel better about myself. Hopefully the non-success of weight loss won't pertain to much to me. I expect myself to "mess up" from time to time, because none of us are perfect, but I also expect myself to get right back at it and continue on.

My reasons for wanting/needing to lose weight are simple.

• I want to feel better about myself. I want to be able to look in a mirror and say "damn! you look hot", instead of trying to hide the imperfections of rolls and cellulite.
  

• Plus size clothing sucks! Not to mention expensive and sometimes "granny" looking.
  

• Better health...heart disease, high cholestrol and diabeties are no joke. They are all very real possibilities.

So this blog will serve as a place that I can keep myself on track and who knows, maybe even motivate others to be healthy.