So I was kind of not forthright in my last post cuz I hadn't told everybody, but today I am officially six weeks pregnant! God is good. Anybody that knows us at all knows that we weren't exactly made to have babies. We both have super bad infertility. But God has blessed us yet again with another miracle! I know people say the word miracle so easily, but I am serious. My doctors are even shocked!
I do have high blood pressure still, and so I am really working on eating healthy and feeding my body the nutrition it needs right now. I am trying to keep my weight the same for this first trimester hopefully. I did 30 minutes of exercise yesterday, and boy was I exhausted. That's been the hardest part so far....being so darn tired!!!
So that's my news. Most of you know by now anyway! We are HORRIBLE with secrets!!!
How are you all doing?
Friday, April 13, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
So....
I'm changing up my diet. I'm not going to be focusing on losing weight right now. I'm going to focus on my sodium intake and just eating nutritionally and walking every day.
Goal for today: Lots more water and lots less coffee. My pee is yellow. Not a good thing. So I've gotta get more water in for sure!!!!!
How's everybody else doing???
Goal for today: Lots more water and lots less coffee. My pee is yellow. Not a good thing. So I've gotta get more water in for sure!!!!!
How's everybody else doing???
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Week 16
Week 16: Missed Meeting
I wasn't able to weigh-in this week. It's been a busy one for sure. Tobias had his big test on Monday, and then my family flew in. We went to the new movie by Kirk Cameron called Monumental last night....which was amazing.....but I didn't make the meeting.
This week has been pretty rough. I pretty much ate whatever I wanted with a couple days staying in points. I am happy to report that I had a full day back in points yesterday. I am positive about this week and will be most definitely going to my meeting next Tuesday. My family is here all week, but they cook pretty healthy. I just need to find some time to exercise somehow!!!
How did you all do this week?
I wasn't able to weigh-in this week. It's been a busy one for sure. Tobias had his big test on Monday, and then my family flew in. We went to the new movie by Kirk Cameron called Monumental last night....which was amazing.....but I didn't make the meeting.
This week has been pretty rough. I pretty much ate whatever I wanted with a couple days staying in points. I am happy to report that I had a full day back in points yesterday. I am positive about this week and will be most definitely going to my meeting next Tuesday. My family is here all week, but they cook pretty healthy. I just need to find some time to exercise somehow!!!
How did you all do this week?
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Week 15
Week 15: -2.8 TOTAL: -21.2
I started out the week strong, getting back on track from my crazy birthday week, but I lost steam as the week rolled by. I still came out down in weight, but I need to really work on my mindset. This journey is a struggle with my flesh daily.
I haven't been doing so hot with exercise. I don't think I worked out but one day last week.
So.....despite not really wanting to do what needs to be done this week, I'm still here and still trucking along!
How are you all??
I started out the week strong, getting back on track from my crazy birthday week, but I lost steam as the week rolled by. I still came out down in weight, but I need to really work on my mindset. This journey is a struggle with my flesh daily.
I haven't been doing so hot with exercise. I don't think I worked out but one day last week.
So.....despite not really wanting to do what needs to be done this week, I'm still here and still trucking along!
How are you all??
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Week 14
Week 14: +6.2 TOTAL: -18.4
Oh, boy! As you can see, I had a celebratory week. Instead of a birthDAY, I celebrated a birthWEEK! I've been sliding down this slippery slope for a few weeks now, and it finally caught up with me. It's part of life. The journey will never be perfect. Ups and downs are part of it. If I had this food thing all figured out, I wouldn't be on this journey to begin with!!
So it's back to the basics this week. Tracking each and every point. Drinking my water. Daily workouts. Daily bible study. Relying on God instead of food to satisfy.....
I could have and maybe would have in the past continued to spiral down and gain all the weight back, but that's just not an option. The health concerns I had at the beginning of this journey are still very real. I'm still on blood pressure meds. I'm still on the prediabetes/PCOS meds. I'm still more than 60 pounds overweight.
One day at a time. Thank you, Lord, for your grace when I'm a binging glutton and when I'm not. Thank you that you love me the same in both situations!!! His mercies are new EVERY morning!
How did you all do this week?
Oh, boy! As you can see, I had a celebratory week. Instead of a birthDAY, I celebrated a birthWEEK! I've been sliding down this slippery slope for a few weeks now, and it finally caught up with me. It's part of life. The journey will never be perfect. Ups and downs are part of it. If I had this food thing all figured out, I wouldn't be on this journey to begin with!!
So it's back to the basics this week. Tracking each and every point. Drinking my water. Daily workouts. Daily bible study. Relying on God instead of food to satisfy.....
I could have and maybe would have in the past continued to spiral down and gain all the weight back, but that's just not an option. The health concerns I had at the beginning of this journey are still very real. I'm still on blood pressure meds. I'm still on the prediabetes/PCOS meds. I'm still more than 60 pounds overweight.
One day at a time. Thank you, Lord, for your grace when I'm a binging glutton and when I'm not. Thank you that you love me the same in both situations!!! His mercies are new EVERY morning!
How did you all do this week?
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Week 13
Week 13: +.4 TOTAL: -24.6 (weighed at home. missed meeting)
I had written a post this morning, but I think after a day back on track I can be a little bit more positive!!! I can be honest and say this wasn't a very strong week for me. I actually strayed this entire weekend. But the good news is that today was awesome, and I'm back on track and feeling better already!
I am unable to make my meeting tonight cuz we have some dinner guests from base. I weighed myself on my home scale this afternoon. I'm up .4 of a pound. No big deal. It's THAT time, and I had a bad week. I deserve a much bigger gain...but I'll take it! ha.
I'm excited for my dinner tonight. I'm making ribeyes with horsey mayo, mashed potatoes, and salad. Yum.
If you read my weekly check-in this morning, sorry for the downer post. I've decided to edit it cuz I'm feeling so much better this afternoon! This journey is for life. It's gonna take a while. I'll have ups and downs. It's life!
I'm looking forward to kicking some booty this week, though. I have some big goals. My biggest goal, though, is to just keep running this race. With God on my side, who can be against me? I should say WHAT can be against me????
How was your week?
I had written a post this morning, but I think after a day back on track I can be a little bit more positive!!! I can be honest and say this wasn't a very strong week for me. I actually strayed this entire weekend. But the good news is that today was awesome, and I'm back on track and feeling better already!
I am unable to make my meeting tonight cuz we have some dinner guests from base. I weighed myself on my home scale this afternoon. I'm up .4 of a pound. No big deal. It's THAT time, and I had a bad week. I deserve a much bigger gain...but I'll take it! ha.
I'm excited for my dinner tonight. I'm making ribeyes with horsey mayo, mashed potatoes, and salad. Yum.
If you read my weekly check-in this morning, sorry for the downer post. I've decided to edit it cuz I'm feeling so much better this afternoon! This journey is for life. It's gonna take a while. I'll have ups and downs. It's life!
I'm looking forward to kicking some booty this week, though. I have some big goals. My biggest goal, though, is to just keep running this race. With God on my side, who can be against me? I should say WHAT can be against me????
How was your week?
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Week 12
Week 12: -1.2 TOTAL: -25
This was a pretty good week. My ankle got sore, though...so I did less exercise. I think I was pushing it a little too much. I've had tendonitis in that ankle off and on for years. I walked the rest of the week. It felt good on my walk yesterday so I'm planning a little running today maybe.
I made a couple new recipes this week. Yesterday was a shredded beef and rice burrito with avocado. Delish! Chicken spaghetti this weekend was yummy too!
I fit into a few new things this week! I tell ya....no dessert or restaurant or Girl Scout cookie can compare to that amazing feeling of fitting into smaller clothes! It's awesome! I just need to remember that feeling in the small everyday choices. It's hard to see the big picture when it's just ONE cookie or ONE chip......which turns into A LOT of cookies and chips and soon weight gain. That is definitely my history. Let's face it. I have a horrible dieting track record. I've lost and gained literally AT LEAST a hundred pounds over the past 20 years. I'm slowly figuring out day by day how to not fall back into that cycle. I'm a work in progress for sure........
How was your week, Everybody???
This was a pretty good week. My ankle got sore, though...so I did less exercise. I think I was pushing it a little too much. I've had tendonitis in that ankle off and on for years. I walked the rest of the week. It felt good on my walk yesterday so I'm planning a little running today maybe.
I made a couple new recipes this week. Yesterday was a shredded beef and rice burrito with avocado. Delish! Chicken spaghetti this weekend was yummy too!
I fit into a few new things this week! I tell ya....no dessert or restaurant or Girl Scout cookie can compare to that amazing feeling of fitting into smaller clothes! It's awesome! I just need to remember that feeling in the small everyday choices. It's hard to see the big picture when it's just ONE cookie or ONE chip......which turns into A LOT of cookies and chips and soon weight gain. That is definitely my history. Let's face it. I have a horrible dieting track record. I've lost and gained literally AT LEAST a hundred pounds over the past 20 years. I'm slowly figuring out day by day how to not fall back into that cycle. I'm a work in progress for sure........
How was your week, Everybody???
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Week 11
Week 11: -1.8 TOTAL: -23.8
What a week! I actually had a pretty good week.....until Sunday afternoon! I was home alone with Big T, and I just started snacking. Snacking turned into an all-out binge. I must have put away a good 50 points! I felt sick and guilty and gross. So Monday I got up renewed and I dedicated my eating back over to God. Such a success to be able to get right back on the wagon after such a horrible binge. It also reminded me not to get too comfortable. I can spiral down VERY quickly if I'm not careful. I need to stay awake and keep putting one foot in front of the other.
I did a good amount of running this week. I'm sure that helped. I was also right on with my points the rest of the week. It just shows that there's SEVEN days in a week, and ONE day does not make the week!!
I've been having a slight obsession with baked oatmeal and homemade bread lately. I guess I'm getting plenty of carbs!!! I made a pretty yummy recipe last night.
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/02/spinach-lasagna-rolls.html Tobias even liked it!
So let's have another great week!!! Love you, All!
What a week! I actually had a pretty good week.....until Sunday afternoon! I was home alone with Big T, and I just started snacking. Snacking turned into an all-out binge. I must have put away a good 50 points! I felt sick and guilty and gross. So Monday I got up renewed and I dedicated my eating back over to God. Such a success to be able to get right back on the wagon after such a horrible binge. It also reminded me not to get too comfortable. I can spiral down VERY quickly if I'm not careful. I need to stay awake and keep putting one foot in front of the other.
I did a good amount of running this week. I'm sure that helped. I was also right on with my points the rest of the week. It just shows that there's SEVEN days in a week, and ONE day does not make the week!!
I've been having a slight obsession with baked oatmeal and homemade bread lately. I guess I'm getting plenty of carbs!!! I made a pretty yummy recipe last night.
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/02/spinach-lasagna-rolls.html Tobias even liked it!
So let's have another great week!!! Love you, All!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Week 10
Week 10: -1.8 TOTAL: -22.0
This week included a lot more exercise....and I also lost 1 daily Weight Watchers point this week, but I made it through! I'm using more fruits and vegetables throughout the day to keep my points down, along with some lower point recipes, of course!
The hubby joined me on the weight loss journey this week. He has A LOT less weight to lose, but it's nice to have someone to eat healthy with! And of course he lost 6 pounds this week despite eating waaaaaaaaay more than me! ha. I'm happy for him.
I bought six boxes of Girl Scout cookies. What was I thinking?! I had a few yesterday and the day before, and boy do I feel the difference in my body when I use my points for things like that. I was starving yesterday. They don't fill me up, and I also kind of got an attitude. Weird. It made me cranky. So I think I'm done with those for now. I'm just realizing my body doesn't feel that great when I put junk in it! Imagine that!!!
Still working on my sourdough starter. I'm hoping to bust out a loaf by the end of this week. Never thought I'd be babysitting dough! ha. The breadmaker wheat bread is so much easier! But I'm trying to perfect it for when my grandma comes in March!
In some ways the past 10 weeks seems to have flown by. I'm just excited to continue this journey with you all! How did you all do this week??
This week included a lot more exercise....and I also lost 1 daily Weight Watchers point this week, but I made it through! I'm using more fruits and vegetables throughout the day to keep my points down, along with some lower point recipes, of course!
The hubby joined me on the weight loss journey this week. He has A LOT less weight to lose, but it's nice to have someone to eat healthy with! And of course he lost 6 pounds this week despite eating waaaaaaaaay more than me! ha. I'm happy for him.
I bought six boxes of Girl Scout cookies. What was I thinking?! I had a few yesterday and the day before, and boy do I feel the difference in my body when I use my points for things like that. I was starving yesterday. They don't fill me up, and I also kind of got an attitude. Weird. It made me cranky. So I think I'm done with those for now. I'm just realizing my body doesn't feel that great when I put junk in it! Imagine that!!!
Still working on my sourdough starter. I'm hoping to bust out a loaf by the end of this week. Never thought I'd be babysitting dough! ha. The breadmaker wheat bread is so much easier! But I'm trying to perfect it for when my grandma comes in March!
In some ways the past 10 weeks seems to have flown by. I'm just excited to continue this journey with you all! How did you all do this week??
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Week 9
Week 9: -2.6 TOTAL: -20.2
I'm down the big 2-0....and it feels awesome! 20 pounds!!! I can say that I didn't have the most inspired week last week, though. It was THAT time, and I was stuck in the house all week with sick kids, and I had some crud at Super Bowl, but you know what? I still made the plan work for me. For the first time since I started I ate ALL my activity points this week. I don't usually do that. I usually workout all week and leave those points alone - just using my 49 weekly points for treats. But this week I needed them, and I'm so glad I ate them instead of just blowing off the plan and going berserk.
I feel like this week was a HUGE turning point. I just wasn't feeling it this week, but I still pulled through. I think the honeymoon kind of ended this week......but I am determined to make this "marriage" work! ha.
I added a crazy kettlebell video this week. I'm really enjoying it, but it's super tough. I'm also increasing my running a bit. I just want to keep pushing my body each week. It's the eating I kind of got bored with this week. I just have that personality that likes to try new things. I've been trying to do a normal eating plan to save on our grocery budget (like tacos on Mondays and soup on Tuesdays, etc.).....but that's just so boring. I just have to face it that I LOVE new recipes. I'm going to have to plan that into the budget, period!
I made arroz con pollo this week from skinnytaste.com. Yum. Today I'm making ribs in the crockpot. That's a bit higher in points, but I have a quarter cow in my freezer that needs eaten!!!! So I'm working it into the plan.
We can do this, Everybody! Day after day, small choice after small choice....it WILL add up! The excitement and pure joy I feel right now 20 pounds down is priceless!!!! NOBODY can take that away from me. I did it......with my Precious Lord's strength, of course!!!!
How are you all doing?????
I'm down the big 2-0....and it feels awesome! 20 pounds!!! I can say that I didn't have the most inspired week last week, though. It was THAT time, and I was stuck in the house all week with sick kids, and I had some crud at Super Bowl, but you know what? I still made the plan work for me. For the first time since I started I ate ALL my activity points this week. I don't usually do that. I usually workout all week and leave those points alone - just using my 49 weekly points for treats. But this week I needed them, and I'm so glad I ate them instead of just blowing off the plan and going berserk.
I feel like this week was a HUGE turning point. I just wasn't feeling it this week, but I still pulled through. I think the honeymoon kind of ended this week......but I am determined to make this "marriage" work! ha.
I added a crazy kettlebell video this week. I'm really enjoying it, but it's super tough. I'm also increasing my running a bit. I just want to keep pushing my body each week. It's the eating I kind of got bored with this week. I just have that personality that likes to try new things. I've been trying to do a normal eating plan to save on our grocery budget (like tacos on Mondays and soup on Tuesdays, etc.).....but that's just so boring. I just have to face it that I LOVE new recipes. I'm going to have to plan that into the budget, period!
I made arroz con pollo this week from skinnytaste.com. Yum. Today I'm making ribs in the crockpot. That's a bit higher in points, but I have a quarter cow in my freezer that needs eaten!!!! So I'm working it into the plan.
We can do this, Everybody! Day after day, small choice after small choice....it WILL add up! The excitement and pure joy I feel right now 20 pounds down is priceless!!!! NOBODY can take that away from me. I did it......with my Precious Lord's strength, of course!!!!
How are you all doing?????
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Week 8
Week 8: -2.2 TOTAL: - 17.6
Still going strong. I am just amazed at how much this is just becoming part of my life. I guess that's how it's supposed to be, huh?! Icky food is slowly becoming a part of the past, and healthy but delicious food is now front and center! I'm still able to cook, which I LOVE to do. I'm finding it's actually to my advantage to cook because I can control exactly what I put in my mouth.
I baked A LOT this week because I got a new breadmaker from my mom for my birthday (two months early). I made two loaves of wheat bread and a loaf of rosemary bread. I made banana chocolate chip muffins.......and I've just started a sourdough starter. That's supposed to take a good two weeks. So I'll have to let ya know if it works out!
Workouts have continued to mostly be running. I had to take yesterday off cuz I had run four days in a row and I was really feeling it in my knees. I'm not getting in a ton of mileage (maybe only a mile of running and a mile of walking per day), but I am just consistently trying to get my cardio trained. I also added kettlebell but only once this week. I plan to do it again today. It's a HUGE workout! Weights really get my heartrate up!
Wanna hear something awesome? I'm actually starting to FEEL the weight loss. I'm fitting into a few new things. I'm getting a few comments...mostly from the hubby :) It's just wonderful motivation and such a great feeling that with God's strength I am winning this fight!!! For His glory!
How was your week, All? Haven't heard from you guys lately..........Love ya anyway!
Still going strong. I am just amazed at how much this is just becoming part of my life. I guess that's how it's supposed to be, huh?! Icky food is slowly becoming a part of the past, and healthy but delicious food is now front and center! I'm still able to cook, which I LOVE to do. I'm finding it's actually to my advantage to cook because I can control exactly what I put in my mouth.
I baked A LOT this week because I got a new breadmaker from my mom for my birthday (two months early). I made two loaves of wheat bread and a loaf of rosemary bread. I made banana chocolate chip muffins.......and I've just started a sourdough starter. That's supposed to take a good two weeks. So I'll have to let ya know if it works out!
Workouts have continued to mostly be running. I had to take yesterday off cuz I had run four days in a row and I was really feeling it in my knees. I'm not getting in a ton of mileage (maybe only a mile of running and a mile of walking per day), but I am just consistently trying to get my cardio trained. I also added kettlebell but only once this week. I plan to do it again today. It's a HUGE workout! Weights really get my heartrate up!
Wanna hear something awesome? I'm actually starting to FEEL the weight loss. I'm fitting into a few new things. I'm getting a few comments...mostly from the hubby :) It's just wonderful motivation and such a great feeling that with God's strength I am winning this fight!!! For His glory!
How was your week, All? Haven't heard from you guys lately..........Love ya anyway!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Week 7
Week 7: -1.6 TOTAL: -15.4
This was another good week. I ended the week with a slight cold, though. I'm not sure how that's gonna affect my workouts, but I'm gonna take it one day at a time. I'm actually not even positive it's a cold. I think it's really my darn allergies. This Texas allergy thing is crazy. I would say at least half of San Antonio is on allergy meds. Probably more. It makes you feel so lethargic and congested and ick. I had better try some Zytec and see if it helps.....
I did one day of kettlebell beginner workout last week (only made it through one of the two sets recommended), and it just about killed me. I could barely walk for days. It was awesome! I knew I had done my body a wonderful service. Just for that I'm doing it again tomorrow! I also was able to run 1.5 miles around the neighborhood three times this week. I just love feeling like a person who works out again!!! The running is pretty much hell, but the feeling of accomplishment afterwards is amazing!
I did well with switching to brown rice this week, but I did eat too many chips. I stayed in my points, but I had 1/2 serving of Julio's chips almost every day. Probably not the best idea. I need to be replacing those with more fruits and veggies.
I've been cooking a few things here and there that I really like. I'll post when I find something I really LOVE. I'm making arroz con pollo (8 pointsplus) this week that I'm hopeful for...and of course my favorite stuffed shells. Those are 16 pointsplus, though, so I won't post that recipe!!! If you want it, check out the Pioneer Woman website. I did make some whole wheat bagels from my sister's blog that were delicious! 5 pointsplus each (lower than the averge bagel) http://keepnthefaith.com/2011/10/06/whole-wheat-bagels/
I'm just so excited about all the changes in my body and mind in the last 7 weeks! Imagine another 7 weeks....or even 7 months! So excited for the future. I can't wait to be off blood pressure meds and prediabetes meds and wear normal-sized clothes and have enough energy to keep up with Tobias! All for the Glory of God!!!!!
How was your week, everybody???
This was another good week. I ended the week with a slight cold, though. I'm not sure how that's gonna affect my workouts, but I'm gonna take it one day at a time. I'm actually not even positive it's a cold. I think it's really my darn allergies. This Texas allergy thing is crazy. I would say at least half of San Antonio is on allergy meds. Probably more. It makes you feel so lethargic and congested and ick. I had better try some Zytec and see if it helps.....
I did one day of kettlebell beginner workout last week (only made it through one of the two sets recommended), and it just about killed me. I could barely walk for days. It was awesome! I knew I had done my body a wonderful service. Just for that I'm doing it again tomorrow! I also was able to run 1.5 miles around the neighborhood three times this week. I just love feeling like a person who works out again!!! The running is pretty much hell, but the feeling of accomplishment afterwards is amazing!
I did well with switching to brown rice this week, but I did eat too many chips. I stayed in my points, but I had 1/2 serving of Julio's chips almost every day. Probably not the best idea. I need to be replacing those with more fruits and veggies.
I've been cooking a few things here and there that I really like. I'll post when I find something I really LOVE. I'm making arroz con pollo (8 pointsplus) this week that I'm hopeful for...and of course my favorite stuffed shells. Those are 16 pointsplus, though, so I won't post that recipe!!! If you want it, check out the Pioneer Woman website. I did make some whole wheat bagels from my sister's blog that were delicious! 5 pointsplus each (lower than the averge bagel) http://keepnthefaith.com/2011/10/06/whole-wheat-bagels/
I'm just so excited about all the changes in my body and mind in the last 7 weeks! Imagine another 7 weeks....or even 7 months! So excited for the future. I can't wait to be off blood pressure meds and prediabetes meds and wear normal-sized clothes and have enough energy to keep up with Tobias! All for the Glory of God!!!!!
How was your week, everybody???
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Week 6
Week 6: -1.6 TOTAL: -13.8
I'm really settling in. It's feeling like a lifestyle change! Yay! I'm happy to report a loss this week, but guess what? My points target dropped a point again! Darn... So now I'm down to 29 daily points. Good thing I still get the 49 extra weekly points and my activity points I earn if I choose to use them. I can have plenty of food for 29 points, though.
This week I was challenged most mentally when it came to exercise. I ran 20 minutes on the treadmill without stopping on Saturday! It was awesome. But then Monday I tried again.....and it just seemed really hard. I made it the 20 minutes, but mentally I was REALLY challenged. It just shows me how hard I need to work mentally to tell myself I can do things. My body is ready. My mind is doubtful! But I did 20 minutes two times this week. My goal this week is to do it three times this week and add in ONE day of kettlebell. Just a short workout. I still have some beginner workout routines my sister sent me. Gonna check those out one day this week.
After my visit to the doc last week, I'm trying to incorporate more whole grains. I've known all along it's better for me, but I'm actually seeking to do it more now. I bought brown jasmine rice. Gonna stick with whole wheat pasta from now on. Gonna try to make an all whole-wheat bread and maybe even bagels! I won't be doing this all this week, but I'm slowly transitioning to all whole grains and many more veggies!
How did everybody else do this week???
I'm really settling in. It's feeling like a lifestyle change! Yay! I'm happy to report a loss this week, but guess what? My points target dropped a point again! Darn... So now I'm down to 29 daily points. Good thing I still get the 49 extra weekly points and my activity points I earn if I choose to use them. I can have plenty of food for 29 points, though.
This week I was challenged most mentally when it came to exercise. I ran 20 minutes on the treadmill without stopping on Saturday! It was awesome. But then Monday I tried again.....and it just seemed really hard. I made it the 20 minutes, but mentally I was REALLY challenged. It just shows me how hard I need to work mentally to tell myself I can do things. My body is ready. My mind is doubtful! But I did 20 minutes two times this week. My goal this week is to do it three times this week and add in ONE day of kettlebell. Just a short workout. I still have some beginner workout routines my sister sent me. Gonna check those out one day this week.
After my visit to the doc last week, I'm trying to incorporate more whole grains. I've known all along it's better for me, but I'm actually seeking to do it more now. I bought brown jasmine rice. Gonna stick with whole wheat pasta from now on. Gonna try to make an all whole-wheat bread and maybe even bagels! I won't be doing this all this week, but I'm slowly transitioning to all whole grains and many more veggies!
How did everybody else do this week???
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Week 5
Week 5: - 2.6 TOTAL: - 12.2
Another great week. I honestly have just been working the program each day. I am eating yummy stuff and saying no if I don't have the points. That's it. I am not going to get too confident, though. I have crashed and burned too many times. That's not the plan this time, of course! I am just putting one foot in front of the other each and every day. I am making most of my meals from skinnytaste.com. I'm just loving the flavor in those recipes! And my family does too! I'm spreading my extra points out throughout the week instead of one crazy day. I think that's making a huge difference also.
How are you guys doing?
Another great week. I honestly have just been working the program each day. I am eating yummy stuff and saying no if I don't have the points. That's it. I am not going to get too confident, though. I have crashed and burned too many times. That's not the plan this time, of course! I am just putting one foot in front of the other each and every day. I am making most of my meals from skinnytaste.com. I'm just loving the flavor in those recipes! And my family does too! I'm spreading my extra points out throughout the week instead of one crazy day. I think that's making a huge difference also.
How are you guys doing?
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Week 4
Week 4: -1.6 TOTAL: -9.6
This was a great crazy week. Lots of eating out. I ate out almost every day this week....sometimes twice a day! Jim's, BBQ, sushi, Ruby Tuesday, Taco Bell.... New Year's brought some alcohol into the mix. I stuck with my points, though, and thank goodness it showed!!! I also increased my run time. I'm up to 2 minutes jog, 3 minutes walk for 30 minutes three times a week. I've been doing zumba for an hour once a week. I haven't done any sort of weight training or resistance at all, though. One thing at a time, I guess!
Haven't gotten any comments. Are you all with me???? It's the New Year. Let's rock 2012!!!!!
This was a great crazy week. Lots of eating out. I ate out almost every day this week....sometimes twice a day! Jim's, BBQ, sushi, Ruby Tuesday, Taco Bell.... New Year's brought some alcohol into the mix. I stuck with my points, though, and thank goodness it showed!!! I also increased my run time. I'm up to 2 minutes jog, 3 minutes walk for 30 minutes three times a week. I've been doing zumba for an hour once a week. I haven't done any sort of weight training or resistance at all, though. One thing at a time, I guess!
Haven't gotten any comments. Are you all with me???? It's the New Year. Let's rock 2012!!!!!
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