Saturday, December 19, 2009

Week 6

Weight: 164.5

Needless to say, this past week was a total write-off.  I missed most of my workouts and from Tuesday on my eating plan was right out the window.  This morning as I was thinking about what I was going to post, I realized that I am really good at sticking to the game plan if I am in control of all the variables.  However, if there is an unforeseen change or an extra stressor or an added factor, I fall off the wagon.  Obviously. 

Next week is Christmas.  We'll see how it goes.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Week 5

Weight: 162.0

I can't get excited about this because: I cheated.  I cheated on Tuesday and Wednesday when I was doing Christmas baking.  My absolute weakness is Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies.  They are the best cookies in the entire world.  Ever.  I had no less than five of them on Tuesday.  On Wednesday I was baking Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookies and had a few of those, too.  Not only that, but I missed my Thursday workout.  I don't know if I'll make up for it today, either.  I didn't have Free Day today; there is a birthday party my kids and I are going to tomorrow, so I'll have Free Day tomorrow instead.  Also, my eating has been erratic at best.

I just don't feel like I earned this weight loss this week.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Week 4

Weight: 166.0

I got on the scale last Monday and it was at 165.0 so WAHOO! Massage here I come! I took a Free Day on Wednesday, so I'm sitting at 166 today. I am not taking a Free Day today, although I feel a bit tempted.  The weather is crap outside and all I want to do is put a movie on and eat some Doritos.  And I have Christmas baking to do today.  Oh, and for the sake of complete and total honesty, I did have a small chunk of chocolate banana bread when I was splitting the last piece up for the kids.  I got all my workouts in this week. No cheating.  Still did not get enough fruits and veg in this week.  I think I am going to try eating my fruits and veg in the first three meals of the day. Hopefully I'll get closer to getting my 5 servings every day.

How was your week?

Friday, November 27, 2009

Week 3

Weight: 167.0 lbs

Now I'm starting to get a little pissy.  I'm putting Free Day off until I can shake two more pounds (or next Friday at the latest, because come on, I gotta be realistic).  I never, ever before put any stock in the theory that stress affects weight loss because I don't think I've ever been this stressed.  I am all over the map, mentally and emotionally, these days.  Thank G-d I have gotten back on the Pill.  I desperately need some hormone regulation. I haven't cheated on my program.  I haven't missed any workouts.  It would be nice to see the scale move. DID YOU HEAR THAT, SCALE? Lots of people who do BFL say they don't see numbers move until about Week 6; I really hope I don't have to wait that long.

Thanksgiving Confession

6 oz of Turkey=340 calories
mashed potatoes and gravy=400 calories
2 dinner rolls=220 calories
pies=somewhere in the 500 calorie range


Running 5 miles this morning=priceless!!!

Training for the half marathon has kept me in line.  Although I consumed over 1500 calories in one sitting it was the only meal I ate yesterday, and instead of braving "Black Friday" with everyone else I decided to go running.  It was exhilarating!  I watched the sun come up over the mountains and I felt like I could run for the entire day!! And even though I haven't lost one pound yet I have high hopes knowing that I am in much better shape!!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

So it's another Holiday...

Yes Thanksgiving is upon us. And yes, I fully intend to enjoy it and the fine food it has to offer. However, the very next morning I am rising early to make a quick road trip to see several of my closest High School girlfriends. Some of whom I haven't seen since we graduated 25 years ago.

I have worked my very large tail off these last few weeks to drop a few pounds and, if the doctors scale last week is telling the truth, it's working. (And I swear I didn't sneak in and sabotage the beastly thing during the night just to get it co-operate!)

So here's my fear...what if I WAY OVERDO it tomorrow on all of the amazing food and wine that will be weighing down my table?! I'm down a size in jeans and if BSP can be believed, and I think he can be, my booty is looking good. I don't want to blow it, I really, really don't but oh the food and wine....

I'm wondering if anyone else is struggling with the evil bitch who's inside my head who is parading the food and the wine before my virtual eyes and going "nah, nah, nah, nah"!!!

Anyone, anyone?

Friday, November 20, 2009

Hollywood diet secrets from Kathy Griffin



Thanks to Stone for letting me contribute here.  I was watching this the other night on Bravo and I couldn't stop laughing so I wanted to share her diet secrets with you.  Fast forward to about 2:48 to find out how all those actresses and models stay so svelte!  
I don't recommend that by any means.  But I think that to make weight loss less painful it requires some laughter (because that burns calories too).  
I don't have any secrets but I do try to stick to Weight Watchers plan.  I have been living my life the Weight Watcher way off and on since I was 16 (that's nearly 20 years people) and when I make that lifestyle change commitment I have ALWAYS seen results.  
So here's to sticking to my lifestyle change and training for my half marathon in January.  Wish me luck and come along for the ride!!
You can also see me over here



Week 2

Weight: 167.0 lbs

Dammit! I was really hoping that I would be able to book that massage this week.  BFL gives you a schedule in which you eat 6 times a day, with about 2 - 3 hrs between meals.  One of my biggest problems with eating properly is that I will often not eat enough during the day, then try to "catch up" in the evening.  So instead of eating supper at 5:30 and snack at 7:30, I am trying to eat extra supper, or having to double up my snack at 7:30, or having snack at 7:30 and again at 8pm.  Obviously, it doesn't work.  I did really good Week 1 and part of Week 2; definitely this past Wednesday and Thursday I did not make sure that I was eating every couple of hours. Also, I have noticed that a lack of sleep causes the scale to not move.  A lack of sleep caused by a Baby Pork Chop who is waking up hungry at 4:30 in the morning.  Awesome!

Good thing today is Free Day, so I can drown my sorrows in Chocolate Banana Bread.  Or Cheezies. Or other assorted junk food.  Likely in mass quantities.

How was your week?

Monday, November 16, 2009

My downfall

I readily admit, I love to eat. But here's the honest truth. It's not the food that packs on the pounds and makes my ass the size it is. It's the booze.

I really, really enjoy a good glass of wine or 10. Or an ice cold Beer. Or a good mixed drink. Anyway, I think you get the picture. However, I DON'Twant to have my butt look like the State of Texas. So about three weeks ago or so, I decided it was time to drastically reduced my alcohol intake.

I stopped drinking Chardonnay all together after doing some research. Did you know you can find these "wonderful"(said sarcastically) calorie calculators all over the Internet? After doing some quick research, I discovered I was adding an additional 300 calories to my day and that's erring on the side of caution. Truth be told, I bet it was closer to 500-600 a day. Yeah. I like to drink.

Now the other horrific truth for me, it's a lot harder to lose weight at 42 than it was at 24. At that age, all I used to have to do was take a few days off from eating and whamo! Back into some sexy jeans and life is good again. These days, not so much.

Stone is far braver than I am in that she is willing to share her actual weight and be accountable. So this is my first step at accountability. Sharing with you guys my love for alcohol and the struggle for me to leave it alone. I wish I could tell you that the scale is showing drastic improvements. It isn't. Slight improvements, yes. Drastic, no. According to my last visit at the doctors office for my annual check-up two weeks ago (and aren't THOSE just loaded with good news?!) to my last step onto the monster (scale) that lives in our spare bath, I've managed to reduce myself by about 7 pounds.

I keep telling myself that it will all be worth it in the end. Right?

Friday, November 13, 2009

Week 1

Weight: 167.0 lbs

Yahoo!! The scale moved!! I was a bit worried that I might not see any results so soon, but I am sure glad I did.  I worked out everyday; five of those days I even managed to get it in before breakfast.  In my own personal experience, this makes a huge difference for me when it comes to losing the pounds.  I think the biggest thing was that I did not cheat on my diet; I ate my 6 meals a day and NO junk food.

I am not taking my free day today, instead I will take it tomorrow.  Tomorrow is the birthday party for my two little ones.  There will be pizza.  There will be cake - TWO kinds, even.  There will be ice cream. There will be candy.

The day after, there will be me sitting on the can.  I don't care what anyone says, Junk Food Hangover is totally worth it.

Soon-ish, I may or may not be posting a Before picture of myself.  Depends on how fat I look.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

In the beginning...

Weight: 170.0 lbs.

Lots of carrot, and not so much stick:

Drop 5 lbs, get a reward! Fun stuff.  As soon as I hit 165 lbs, I am getting a massage.  How hard is that? Not hard at all.  Five pounds is easy peasy.

I am going to use the Body For Life method, which I have used in the past and it has definitely worked for me.  For realz. You can find Body For Life by clicking here.  There is also a Body For Life book which I *love*.  I have seen a Body For Life for Women, but have not heard good things about it.  However, I have not read it myself.


A quick note about BFL:  It is not a shortcut or easy way out.  They (as in The People Behind BFL) recommend supplements, but also state that supplements are not required to do BFL.  I have never, ever used supplements.  Unless you consider chocolate covered Power Bar Triple Threat bars "supplements."  Also, I have never submitted myself for the actual contest.

The thing I love about BFL is that there is a built in Free Day.  One day a week, from morning til bedtime, you can eat whatever you want.  No holds barred, no fine print; eat whatever. you. want.  The only caveat: beware the Dreaded Junk Food Hangover, my friends.  For it does exist and will visit it's wrath upon your GI Tract on the day after Free Day should you go completely fucking nuts.  Which I have, on numerous occasions.

So I would love to make this a "community" blog; if anyone else is interested in posting their weight loss journey* here, I will add you to the Permissions.  You can post about how you are shifting the weight, it doesn't have to be BFL.

*Totally overused phrase, which I like to say in a hushed, awed, mocking tone.  It's just too Oprah for me.