Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Can I get a HELL YEAH!!!
WEIGHT WATCHERS WEDNESDAY
I lost 4lbs. this week. I kinda thought it might be coming but actually seeing it made my day! I am so please with WW and with myself for sticking to it. We discussed in our meeting today that the accountability of the WW program with its weekly weight in and meeting help to get you back on track when you "fall off the wagon". That has certainly been the case for me.
I lost 4lbs. this week. I kinda thought it might be coming but actually seeing it made my day! I am so please with WW and with myself for sticking to it. We discussed in our meeting today that the accountability of the WW program with its weekly weight in and meeting help to get you back on track when you "fall off the wagon". That has certainly been the case for me.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Aaaww....come ON!
That is the expression most often used by Fighter Pilot when something unexpected happens. He is bringing in the mail and he drops some..."Aaaww come ON!" with his hands thrown into the air as if he is speaking to God himself! Sassafras is also saying it now. It never ceases to crack me up. I have been trying to figure out where they got that expression. Sometimes they say something and I know I'm the responsible party.
"Dude" I use that word a lot...probalby too much when communicating with my children. I am not even consistent in my use...good, bad, funny and exasperated.
"He/she is on fire" most commonly used when someone's fever is so bad their whole face is red. Fighter Pilot came home telling me one of his classmates had to go home because "she was on fire". It took me a minute to realize that he had adopted my phrase and was talking about a fever.
Sassafras is currently the only member of our family who leaves a room by saying, "Peace Out" and throwing a peace sign.
Peace Out!
Friday, September 18, 2009
No more FAT jeans!
I had a great thing happen this morning when I was getting dressed.
In my office most Fridays are "jean" day. We don't interact with people outside our office very often. We do most of our contact through the telephone, fax and email. I wish we could wear jeans everyday but who doesn't wish that right? Having said that, as an attorney, this is the first job I've ever had that allows me to regularly wear jeans on Friday. I have only been able to wear my "fat" jeans for the past 8 months or so. These were the jeans I wore when I was retaining water or gained a little weight. Usually when I would have to start wearing them I would make some effort to slow down my eating to get back into my regular jeans (which are still a plus size pair of jeans but obviously a size smaller and thereby more acceptable). The last time I got into my "fat" jeans I just kept eating. Till they got tight and uncomfortable and then I joined WW because I did not want to be one of those people who end up weighting 350 lbs. and can barely walk.
This morning when I went to put my jeans on I remember they were in the laundry. I have had very low energy this week for probably a multitude of reasons but it has caused me to get behind on my laundry. So I decide to grab another pair of jeans, the ones I haven't been able to get into for 8 months. OMG.THEY.TOTALLY.FIT!!!! I was so excited...I am still so excited! Now I can't wait to lose more weight and have to actually buy jeans in a size I haven't worn in YEARS!!!
In my office most Fridays are "jean" day. We don't interact with people outside our office very often. We do most of our contact through the telephone, fax and email. I wish we could wear jeans everyday but who doesn't wish that right? Having said that, as an attorney, this is the first job I've ever had that allows me to regularly wear jeans on Friday. I have only been able to wear my "fat" jeans for the past 8 months or so. These were the jeans I wore when I was retaining water or gained a little weight. Usually when I would have to start wearing them I would make some effort to slow down my eating to get back into my regular jeans (which are still a plus size pair of jeans but obviously a size smaller and thereby more acceptable). The last time I got into my "fat" jeans I just kept eating. Till they got tight and uncomfortable and then I joined WW because I did not want to be one of those people who end up weighting 350 lbs. and can barely walk.
This morning when I went to put my jeans on I remember they were in the laundry. I have had very low energy this week for probably a multitude of reasons but it has caused me to get behind on my laundry. So I decide to grab another pair of jeans, the ones I haven't been able to get into for 8 months. OMG.THEY.TOTALLY.FIT!!!! I was so excited...I am still so excited! Now I can't wait to lose more weight and have to actually buy jeans in a size I haven't worn in YEARS!!!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Weight Watchers Wednesday
I lost 2 1/4 lbs. Woo WOO! That brings my total to 17 lbs.! I am very excited that the downward trend is continuing. I hope to keep it heading in that direction for a very long time. I have made lots of changes in my eating habits. Other than the fact that I am doing Weight Watchers I haven't really talked much about what I am eating. I am going to cut and paste a typical work day food entry. The numbers following the name of the food are the WW points.
Breakfast
1 serving alpine lace reduced fat provolone cheese 2.0
1 slice canadian bacon 1.0
16 fl oz coffee
1 serving multi-grain sandwich thins 1.0
6 servings non dairy creamer 1.0
6 servings splenda
1 serving v8 1.0
Lunch
1 serving Mountain Dew (12 fl oz) 3.0
1 serving ravioli florentine 5.0
Dinner
1 serving fresh spinach
1 serving ground beef 8.0
1/2 serving light sour cream 0.5
2 servings romaine lettuce
Snacks / Other
1 serving all bran garlic herb cracker 2.0
1 serving chocolate truffle bar 2.0
1 serving laughing cow original creamy swiss 1.0
1 serving microwave 94% fat free popcorn 1.0
1 serving mountain dew 3.0
1 serving wasa multi grain crispbread 0.5
Breakfast
1 serving alpine lace reduced fat provolone cheese 2.0
1 slice canadian bacon 1.0
16 fl oz coffee
1 serving multi-grain sandwich thins 1.0
6 servings non dairy creamer 1.0
6 servings splenda
1 serving v8 1.0
Lunch
1 serving Mountain Dew (12 fl oz) 3.0
1 serving ravioli florentine 5.0
Dinner
1 serving fresh spinach
1 serving ground beef 8.0
1/2 serving light sour cream 0.5
2 servings romaine lettuce
Snacks / Other
1 serving all bran garlic herb cracker 2.0
1 serving chocolate truffle bar 2.0
1 serving laughing cow original creamy swiss 1.0
1 serving microwave 94% fat free popcorn 1.0
1 serving mountain dew 3.0
1 serving wasa multi grain crispbread 0.5
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Poor mistreated blog
I've been ignoring my blog. It just isn't right. I've apologized but I don't think my blog has forgiven me.
I totally missed WW Wednesday last week...and I lost weight even!!! I lost 2.25 lbs and made it past my first goal of 14 lbs. I am very proud of myself for sticking with this but was hoping to lose a little faster. I know what the problem is...I don't track all my food closely enough and I still have little episodes in which I do things I know won't assist the goal of losing weight. Like last night when I ate the two pieces of buttered Italian bread we have left from dinner Saturday night. They were totally yummy but totally not within my point allowance. Couple that with a little chocolate chip cookie dough fiasco from Saturday night and I'm not sure how this week is going to go. There is one big difference between this time and all previous times I've attempted to lose weight. When I do go off my diet I don't throw in the towel. I don't say all is lost lets eat the entire contents of the fridge and freeze. That difference is big...HUGE! That is the difference I hope is going to see me through this and to my goal weight.
I'll let you know how tomorrow goes...
I totally missed WW Wednesday last week...and I lost weight even!!! I lost 2.25 lbs and made it past my first goal of 14 lbs. I am very proud of myself for sticking with this but was hoping to lose a little faster. I know what the problem is...I don't track all my food closely enough and I still have little episodes in which I do things I know won't assist the goal of losing weight. Like last night when I ate the two pieces of buttered Italian bread we have left from dinner Saturday night. They were totally yummy but totally not within my point allowance. Couple that with a little chocolate chip cookie dough fiasco from Saturday night and I'm not sure how this week is going to go. There is one big difference between this time and all previous times I've attempted to lose weight. When I do go off my diet I don't throw in the towel. I don't say all is lost lets eat the entire contents of the fridge and freeze. That difference is big...HUGE! That is the difference I hope is going to see me through this and to my goal weight.
I'll let you know how tomorrow goes...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
My high school English teacher would be so proud of the alliteration!
Weight Watchers Wednesday
I gained a pound this week. I am disappointed because I followed my WW plan, stayed within my point allowance and just generally did well this week. I am still not exercising but should still lose if following the plan. Having said that it is probably just a water issue and next week will be great. I am not going to be discouraged and go eat a whole cheesecake.
Fresh Flowers
I read a lot of blogs. Many of them have little features that give you insight into the authors life. I am thinking of doing this with my fresh flowers. I love fresh flowers on a dinning room table and just about any other place too. For a long time I have denied myself this pleasure. We were kind of broke in July so Sexy wasn't able to get me the new camera I so desperately wanted. He brought me flowers instead. They looked so lovely on my dining room table that I have kept fresh flowers on my table since. I took a picture last week but didn't get around to posting it so this week there will be two pictures. Sometimes the arraignments last two weeks so I'm not promising that there will be a new picture every week but I plan on taking one as soon as I get the flowers on the table.
I gained a pound this week. I am disappointed because I followed my WW plan, stayed within my point allowance and just generally did well this week. I am still not exercising but should still lose if following the plan. Having said that it is probably just a water issue and next week will be great. I am not going to be discouraged and go eat a whole cheesecake.
Fresh Flowers
I read a lot of blogs. Many of them have little features that give you insight into the authors life. I am thinking of doing this with my fresh flowers. I love fresh flowers on a dinning room table and just about any other place too. For a long time I have denied myself this pleasure. We were kind of broke in July so Sexy wasn't able to get me the new camera I so desperately wanted. He brought me flowers instead. They looked so lovely on my dining room table that I have kept fresh flowers on my table since. I took a picture last week but didn't get around to posting it so this week there will be two pictures. Sometimes the arraignments last two weeks so I'm not promising that there will be a new picture every week but I plan on taking one as soon as I get the flowers on the table.
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