I did my first HALF MARATHON today! I said first, because it won't be my last! 13.1 miles in 3:43.....it rocked!
Mt Tallac Summit Hike
10 years ago
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Cake, Cupcakes, Cookies & MORE Cupcakes
So this week I have been GAME ON! (Thanks to my leader telling me to get back to the place in my head where WW came naturally!) Well I am there.
So Friday night I took the girls to a birthday party where they had yummy cake. Didn't eat any.
Saturday afternoon went to a baby shower where the hostesses likes to make cupcakes "for fun!" Well I like to EAT cupcakes for fun! But I didn't! Not one, and these things looked AMAZING!
Sunday afternoon I had another baby shower to go to, and we had cookies and cupcakes! The cookies were my favorite, and the cupcakes....oh man I wanted one so bad! BUT, I ate fruit and brought my own Kudos Bar instead.
So....I face the music a day early this week! I have to weigh tomorrow.....I'll let you know how I did.
So Friday night I took the girls to a birthday party where they had yummy cake. Didn't eat any.
Saturday afternoon went to a baby shower where the hostesses likes to make cupcakes "for fun!" Well I like to EAT cupcakes for fun! But I didn't! Not one, and these things looked AMAZING!
Sunday afternoon I had another baby shower to go to, and we had cookies and cupcakes! The cookies were my favorite, and the cupcakes....oh man I wanted one so bad! BUT, I ate fruit and brought my own Kudos Bar instead.
So....I face the music a day early this week! I have to weigh tomorrow.....I'll let you know how I did.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Come to Jesus....
When there is an issue that needs to be solved or a problem my dad says "We need a come to Jesus meetin!'"
Well yesterday I told my wonderful WW leader, Karen, that it was time. I gained 2 yesterday. I told her I needed to have a "come to Jesus!!!" She said she had done a few of these lately, so she was ready! We talked about what I was struggling with, and I don't really know if I even know! She said "let's focus on what you are doing good!"
Exercise. Exercise is not an issue for me.
OK. Maybe that's all I'm doing right now that's really good. She also said for me to think back to a time that I did WW and it seemed easy, or when I loved it, and followed each rule. When was that? For me, it was after Lily was born, so we're talking 5.5 years ago! I ate well, I hardly ever went over my points, I didn't "cheat"...and I FELT GREAT AND WAS LOSING 2 POUNDS A WEEK USUALLY!!!!
Lately, I have felt like a fraud. Like a big WW liar! To this day I still have girls come up to me and say "oh ask her, she's a WW guru...." ME?? Really? Is she still in there? Can I find her again?
All I know is after I left the meeting I went right to wally world and got fruit, veggies, soups, yogurt and oatmeal. I am mentally rehearsing each situation this week, and I am going to show my leader my WW journal next week. Accountability.
One thing for me I know I have to stop are BLT's. (No...not bacon lettuce tomato sandwiches....oh geeze...yum that sounds good! ha ha) BLT's are Bites - Licks - Tastes. When I make one of the kids a pbj sandwich, I lick the spoon...that's prob 2 points. Don't finish their french fries, I might eat 6 or 7 of them, and maybe a nugget. That's probably 3 points. MAN.....these little BLT's add up!
If you're struggling, focus on the things you are doing well and keep doing them. Then pick one thing you're not doing well and fix it this week!
Well yesterday I told my wonderful WW leader, Karen, that it was time. I gained 2 yesterday. I told her I needed to have a "come to Jesus!!!" She said she had done a few of these lately, so she was ready! We talked about what I was struggling with, and I don't really know if I even know! She said "let's focus on what you are doing good!"
Exercise. Exercise is not an issue for me.
OK. Maybe that's all I'm doing right now that's really good. She also said for me to think back to a time that I did WW and it seemed easy, or when I loved it, and followed each rule. When was that? For me, it was after Lily was born, so we're talking 5.5 years ago! I ate well, I hardly ever went over my points, I didn't "cheat"...and I FELT GREAT AND WAS LOSING 2 POUNDS A WEEK USUALLY!!!!
Lately, I have felt like a fraud. Like a big WW liar! To this day I still have girls come up to me and say "oh ask her, she's a WW guru...." ME?? Really? Is she still in there? Can I find her again?
All I know is after I left the meeting I went right to wally world and got fruit, veggies, soups, yogurt and oatmeal. I am mentally rehearsing each situation this week, and I am going to show my leader my WW journal next week. Accountability.
One thing for me I know I have to stop are BLT's. (No...not bacon lettuce tomato sandwiches....oh geeze...yum that sounds good! ha ha) BLT's are Bites - Licks - Tastes. When I make one of the kids a pbj sandwich, I lick the spoon...that's prob 2 points. Don't finish their french fries, I might eat 6 or 7 of them, and maybe a nugget. That's probably 3 points. MAN.....these little BLT's add up!
If you're struggling, focus on the things you are doing well and keep doing them. Then pick one thing you're not doing well and fix it this week!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
A little behind....
Man I wish the title of this post was talking about my rear end...but it's not!
What it does mean is that I'm a little behind on updating you all on my WW journey!!! I lost 1.4 last week, and maintained this week. Which rocks...and I'll gladly take it.
My friend Shel challenged me this week and I am passing along the challenge.....which is LOSE WEIGHT NEXT WEEK AT WEIGH IN!!!
If you needed to come up with a reason to celebrate and literally go "hog wild" you could find something EVERY week!!! We have to focus on the occasion not the FOOD!
For me personally, I have Eater and my daughters b-day this weekend. To lose on Wednesday I MUST focus on
3. Sometimes I tell myself "oh you just had a baby...." YEAH THREE YEARS AGO!!!!! Get over it.
So don't use Easter (or any event) as an excuse to "lose it" or you WON'T "lose it" later! Pick a few things you want, but don't go overboard.
What it does mean is that I'm a little behind on updating you all on my WW journey!!! I lost 1.4 last week, and maintained this week. Which rocks...and I'll gladly take it.
My friend Shel challenged me this week and I am passing along the challenge.....which is LOSE WEIGHT NEXT WEEK AT WEIGH IN!!!
If you needed to come up with a reason to celebrate and literally go "hog wild" you could find something EVERY week!!! We have to focus on the occasion not the FOOD!
For me personally, I have Eater and my daughters b-day this weekend. To lose on Wednesday I MUST focus on
- Portion control
- Making good choices
- Exercise
- Bite it - Write it
3. Sometimes I tell myself "oh you just had a baby...." YEAH THREE YEARS AGO!!!!! Get over it.
So don't use Easter (or any event) as an excuse to "lose it" or you WON'T "lose it" later! Pick a few things you want, but don't go overboard.
Easter Treats
CAKE MIX COOKIES - (1-2 PTS DEPENDING ON SIZE)
ANY FLAVOR CAKE MIX
1 FAT FREE COOL WHIP
1 EGG
pwd sugar for rolling
MIX TOP 3 INGREDIENTS TOGETHER (dough is very sticky) drop by spoonfuls into a plate of pwd sugar and roll into ball
bake at 350 8-10 min
WW CELEBRATION CAKE
1 YELLOW CAKE MIX
1 CAN CRUSHED PINEAPPLE (NO SUGAR ADDED IN OWN JUICE)
1 CAN MANDARIN ORANGES
1SM SUGAR FREE VANILLA PUDDING
8OZ FAT FREE COOL WHIP
MIX CAKE MIX AND ORANGES IN A GREASED 9X13 PAN. BAKE AT 350 FOR 35-45 MIN (WHEN TOOTHPICK COMES OUT CLEAN). LET COOL.
FROSTING : MIX COOL WHIP, PUDDING, AND PINEAPPLE WITH JUICE.. MIX AND FROST CAKE... KEEP CAKE IN FRIG...
(not sure of the point value!)
Monday, March 30, 2009
Yo-Yo-Yogurt
I have never really been a fan of yogurt. It's the texture! Grosses me out. I used to have to take Fat Free Cool Whip and mix it in with the yogurt to change the texture of it so I could choke it down. I am actually now getting to the point I can eat this yogurt...the Yoplait Light by itself. (I'm growing up.)If you are not a fan of yogurt or don't eat one a day I want you to join me in taking the Yo-Yo-Yogurt Challenge! Find a low fat yogurt and eat one per day for 30 days. Yogurt has great health benefits. It is an excellent source of protein, calcium, riboflavin and vitamin B 12. When yogurt is compared to milk, yogurt contains more calcium and protein because of the added cultures in the yogurt. Yogurt can also be known to burn stomach fat. After two babies, I can use all the stomach fat burning tricks I can find! SO.....lets get our yogurt in!
Yo-Yo-Yogurt Challenge starts on April 1st. (No...it's not a April Fools joke people!) Let me know if you're gonna try it!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
I've lost it
I lost a little .2 to be exact. I will take it!
Today in our meeting, we talked about special occasions. I had made it known I was going to enjoy my birthday and I did. We went to Charleston's and it was delish. I always WANT the chicken fried steak but never get it. I asked Kate (skinny little thing who can eat chicken fried steak for breakfast and not gain weight......sorry off track here) if she would share it with me, and she did. It was so GOOD! I enjoyed it, but didn't stuff myself. I didn't have to take a Tums before bed (that's a big deal) and I didn't feel sick!!
I also ate out on Sunday with my family for my Nana's 85th birthday. We went to Olive Garden, I love that place!!! DJ and I shared there as well. I am trying hard to enjoy the moment but not go overboard. Someone wise (Shelley) told me "It's your birthDAY not birthWEEK, enjoy your day and move on!"...and there you have it.
Today in our meeting, we talked about special occasions. I had made it known I was going to enjoy my birthday and I did. We went to Charleston's and it was delish. I always WANT the chicken fried steak but never get it. I asked Kate (skinny little thing who can eat chicken fried steak for breakfast and not gain weight......sorry off track here) if she would share it with me, and she did. It was so GOOD! I enjoyed it, but didn't stuff myself. I didn't have to take a Tums before bed (that's a big deal) and I didn't feel sick!!
I also ate out on Sunday with my family for my Nana's 85th birthday. We went to Olive Garden, I love that place!!! DJ and I shared there as well. I am trying hard to enjoy the moment but not go overboard. Someone wise (Shelley) told me "It's your birthDAY not birthWEEK, enjoy your day and move on!"...and there you have it.
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