the 10 lbs I was hoping for, but I'm not complaining!
I've lost 9.6 lbs as of today, with an awesome SV this week of 4 lbs! I survived NYE with DBF's family and 4 days of vacation.
I feel on top of the world!! WEEE!!
I started working out yesterday with the weights I bought for Monday's exercise class. Side note: weights are EXPENSIVE! I spent about $20 for bell weights and wrist/ankle weights.
Anyway, I went walking with the ankle weights on. I could immediately notice the difference, even though the total weight added was only 3 lbs. Makes you wonder how much stress all the extra body weight puts on the body as well.
I just finished the season finale of Ruby, so I'm all jazzed for the next week. But its the season finale! What am I going to do now?!
I've set the DVR to start recording Diet Tribe on Lifetime. I also stumbled upon FitTV, which broadcasts workout programs, healthy cooking shows, etc. I'm really excited for Shimmy, which is a belly dancing workout. I used to take lessons, but now I live over an hour from the studio I haven't been able to go.
Thank you everyone for your kind words of encouragement! Also, thank you for your courage to post your stories on your own blogs. Reading your tales of victory inspire me everyday :)
So til next time, keep reaching for your dreams.
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Sunday, January 4, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Movie Date Night
I've been off from work for a long weekend. Actually, it feels like the longest weekend ever.
Sensing my complete boredom, DBF suggested going out for dinner and a movie. Thinking quickly, I suggested eating dinner and packing snacks at home then heading out to the movie. He agreed.
NSV #1! Yea!
Knowing it could be an OP night, I wanted to start the day off right. I bought some WW Smart Ones morning express meals, which are VERY yummy. I'm a big fan of the stuffed breakfast sandwiches. For lunch, I had Special K chocolately delight. It was on sale, along with the Smart Ones.
We ate dinner around 4:30 - I made some pork loin and bacon brussels sprouts. So going into the rest of the night, I had about 13 points left over.
We got to the movie theater early so we could walk around for a bit (yay AP!). Then, DBF said the fatal words: "Can I treat you to an ice cream?"
Dammit. DAMMIT. I absolutely love ice cream. I had bought sherbet to help calm my occasional craving, but I haven't had real ice cream in a while. I agreed, but pulled my tongue up off the floor long enough to think rationally. I ordered a kiddie cup, which was approximately 3/4 cup.
Oh my, did it taste good! Haagen Daz dulce de leche is quite possibly one of my favorite tastes of all time. But thank goodness I only got the kiddie cup, that alone was 9 points!! 9?! YIKES!
We agreed to only buy a diet soda at the food counter, since we had brought healthy snacks (grapes, watermelon, sunflower seeds). But DBF looked like such a sad puppy, watching all those trays of popcorn, nachos and candies walking by. Its at times like these that I truly feel like I'm being selfish; he shouldn't have to suffer simply because I'm trying to lose weight. Yet at the same time, I feel happy and get those warm fuzzies when he is supportive and trying not to tempt me :)
Anyway, rave reviews for "Slumdog Millionaire." Absolutely beautiful!
This morning I took a sneak peak at the scale - kinda gauging where I should spend my time today. I'm 1.8lbs off my 10lb goal. WOWIE WOW WOW!!!
Tomorrow is the official weigh in, so nothing truly counts until then. Since I've been watching all the Biggest Loser marathons this weekend, I am going to go out for a "last chance" workout.
So til next time, keep reaching for your dreams.
Sensing my complete boredom, DBF suggested going out for dinner and a movie. Thinking quickly, I suggested eating dinner and packing snacks at home then heading out to the movie. He agreed.
NSV #1! Yea!
Knowing it could be an OP night, I wanted to start the day off right. I bought some WW Smart Ones morning express meals, which are VERY yummy. I'm a big fan of the stuffed breakfast sandwiches. For lunch, I had Special K chocolately delight. It was on sale, along with the Smart Ones.
We ate dinner around 4:30 - I made some pork loin and bacon brussels sprouts. So going into the rest of the night, I had about 13 points left over.
We got to the movie theater early so we could walk around for a bit (yay AP!). Then, DBF said the fatal words: "Can I treat you to an ice cream?"
Dammit. DAMMIT. I absolutely love ice cream. I had bought sherbet to help calm my occasional craving, but I haven't had real ice cream in a while. I agreed, but pulled my tongue up off the floor long enough to think rationally. I ordered a kiddie cup, which was approximately 3/4 cup.
Oh my, did it taste good! Haagen Daz dulce de leche is quite possibly one of my favorite tastes of all time. But thank goodness I only got the kiddie cup, that alone was 9 points!! 9?! YIKES!
We agreed to only buy a diet soda at the food counter, since we had brought healthy snacks (grapes, watermelon, sunflower seeds). But DBF looked like such a sad puppy, watching all those trays of popcorn, nachos and candies walking by. Its at times like these that I truly feel like I'm being selfish; he shouldn't have to suffer simply because I'm trying to lose weight. Yet at the same time, I feel happy and get those warm fuzzies when he is supportive and trying not to tempt me :)
Anyway, rave reviews for "Slumdog Millionaire." Absolutely beautiful!
This morning I took a sneak peak at the scale - kinda gauging where I should spend my time today. I'm 1.8lbs off my 10lb goal. WOWIE WOW WOW!!!
Tomorrow is the official weigh in, so nothing truly counts until then. Since I've been watching all the Biggest Loser marathons this weekend, I am going to go out for a "last chance" workout.
So til next time, keep reaching for your dreams.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
The Final Countdown!
The evening was set - me vs. New Year's Eve: lots of food, lots of goodies and lots of room for temptation.
Yet, somehow - I won!
Starting with the most amazing fact of the night, this was the first New Year's Eve in a long time that I haven't had a drop of alcohol. No beer, no wine - and it didn't phase me one bit!
Dinner was very yummy indeed! We spent the night with DBF family, serving up some wonderful Puerto Rican dishes. Pastelles, which are mashed yucca or plantain wrapped around beef or pork and steamed in a plantain leaf, are addictive but not so healthy. Oven roasted pork and rice with pigeon peas (arroz con gandules) rounded out the meal. DBF and I had a heart to heart moment when we watched the woman who made the arroz con gandules free pour (more like drown) the finished rice in canola oil to "keep it moist."
DBF just gave me a sad smile saying "It's ok if you don't want to eat that." I just smiled back, I am so glad I have such great support!!
Desserts were just as decedant - sweet rice, a flan type cake and cookies. But overall I took small portions, ate slowly and enjoyed the conversation more than the food. I didn't finish any plate in its entirety and I didn't go grazing about the appetizer bar of chips, pretzels and olives.
I've done WW before, and each time I've felt like I was forcing myself to conform to the diet. I was on the diet, but using every loop hole possible to not be on it at the same time. For example, I would just eat all day long with lots of little one and two point foods. I wasn't eating because I was hungry but because I was bored, tired, stressed or lonely. In the past few weeks, I have been watching what I eat and when I eat it. I've stopped most of the "I'm bored at work" eating. I've gotten a handle on the "grazing before bedtime" eating. What I need to work on is the "I only have to cook for myself today, so Fast Food sounds good."
After hanging around the WW boards, I'm adopting the idea of a goal for 2009. Not a resolution, which I think of as a starting point with little substance. I prefer goal, which is the end point.
For 2009, I'd like to get closer to getting my undergraduate degree. I have 13 classes remaining, so I would like to get down to 5 or less for 2010. I will achieve this goal by strategically chosing courses that will complement each other each semester. I also need to devote myself entirely to my school work, really putting the pedal to the metal in this last lap of the race. Ideally, I'd like to have both my undergraduate ad graduate degree by 2011.
Also for 2009, I want to see ONEderland for the first time in I-don't-even-know how long. I've been 200+ since high school, and it would be simply amazing. I'm going to reach this goal by continuing to monitor my eating habits, and always trying new healthy alternatives. Maybe I can find a way to use flaxseed oil. Hmmm...
I also need to keep moving. I have a bad history of losing 30 or so lbs and then thinking "Eh, I don't need to try so hard anymore." But with 150lbs to lose, I need to move past that level of apathy and push all the way to the goal.
Time to start the new year off on a good foot: buying weights for my training class, and some healthy snacks.
So, til next time, keep reaching for your dreams.
Yet, somehow - I won!
Starting with the most amazing fact of the night, this was the first New Year's Eve in a long time that I haven't had a drop of alcohol. No beer, no wine - and it didn't phase me one bit!
Dinner was very yummy indeed! We spent the night with DBF family, serving up some wonderful Puerto Rican dishes. Pastelles, which are mashed yucca or plantain wrapped around beef or pork and steamed in a plantain leaf, are addictive but not so healthy. Oven roasted pork and rice with pigeon peas (arroz con gandules) rounded out the meal. DBF and I had a heart to heart moment when we watched the woman who made the arroz con gandules free pour (more like drown) the finished rice in canola oil to "keep it moist."
DBF just gave me a sad smile saying "It's ok if you don't want to eat that." I just smiled back, I am so glad I have such great support!!
Desserts were just as decedant - sweet rice, a flan type cake and cookies. But overall I took small portions, ate slowly and enjoyed the conversation more than the food. I didn't finish any plate in its entirety and I didn't go grazing about the appetizer bar of chips, pretzels and olives.
I've done WW before, and each time I've felt like I was forcing myself to conform to the diet. I was on the diet, but using every loop hole possible to not be on it at the same time. For example, I would just eat all day long with lots of little one and two point foods. I wasn't eating because I was hungry but because I was bored, tired, stressed or lonely. In the past few weeks, I have been watching what I eat and when I eat it. I've stopped most of the "I'm bored at work" eating. I've gotten a handle on the "grazing before bedtime" eating. What I need to work on is the "I only have to cook for myself today, so Fast Food sounds good."
After hanging around the WW boards, I'm adopting the idea of a goal for 2009. Not a resolution, which I think of as a starting point with little substance. I prefer goal, which is the end point.
For 2009, I'd like to get closer to getting my undergraduate degree. I have 13 classes remaining, so I would like to get down to 5 or less for 2010. I will achieve this goal by strategically chosing courses that will complement each other each semester. I also need to devote myself entirely to my school work, really putting the pedal to the metal in this last lap of the race. Ideally, I'd like to have both my undergraduate ad graduate degree by 2011.
Also for 2009, I want to see ONEderland for the first time in I-don't-even-know how long. I've been 200+ since high school, and it would be simply amazing. I'm going to reach this goal by continuing to monitor my eating habits, and always trying new healthy alternatives. Maybe I can find a way to use flaxseed oil. Hmmm...
I also need to keep moving. I have a bad history of losing 30 or so lbs and then thinking "Eh, I don't need to try so hard anymore." But with 150lbs to lose, I need to move past that level of apathy and push all the way to the goal.
Time to start the new year off on a good foot: buying weights for my training class, and some healthy snacks.
So, til next time, keep reaching for your dreams.
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