Had a meeting in our corporate office this morning. I hadn't been there in 3 years. It was awesome only because people did not recognize me!! Woohoo!! And I got to wear my Gap dress that I bought in Arizona and it's baggy in places it was tight. And my hot knee high boots.
Really, isn't that all a girl needs? A pair of hot boots? I just want to wear them all the time.
Even though I had a rough day on Sunday and ate 2 pieces of the frozen pizza my husband had made for himself, I am so over that. Why? Because I don't care. One day is not going to make me gain back 100 pounds. I went to the gym Sunday. I went to the gym today. I'm feeling great. It was one day and it's not going to break me because I won't let it. I'm human and I am allowed to make mistakes now and then. So if I gain this week, I gain. The scale does not rule me. I rule me. And I have lost 60+ pounds since March. Last year at this time I was 240 pounds. I was wearing a size 20 pant. I was not wearing dresses from the Gap. I was not wearing hot boots. I was not feeling amazing. I was not happy.
2 pieces of frozen pizza are not going to make all my hard work collapse.
Keep that in mind my friends!! You are all worth more then a number on the scale. No matter WHAT you weigh. 150 pounds, 350 pounds, 190 pounds. It doesn't matter. We are all trying to achieve the same goal and that is to be HEALTHY!!
I do think that after the new year I might change the name of my blog. Because this journey did start out about me wanting to get into my size 8 jeans again, but now it's more then that. I'm running again. I'm healthy again. So we'll see. The husband joked that I'm 3/4 of the way to Skinny which I thought was a cool name but I don't want "skinny" in the name either. Because it's not about that either.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
New Weight Watchers Program
We're all talking about it. Twitter is a buzz. The blog world is a buzz.
About what? The new Weight Watchers program which launched here in the US today.
I'm going to be honest here people. I'm confused as all hell. I just don't like it and I don't get it. I guess it's because I've been doing the old plan for 10+ years now and I've been doing fine with the old plan from that 7 years ago. The one that has helped me go from 242 in March of this year to 178 as of Saturday.
I don't know. I think if I do want to try this new program I'm going to have to go back to meetings and I don't know if I want that right now. I've done fine without it in my life and I can't really afford it right now. It's Christmas. The husband isn't working. You know all that stuff.
I don't know. And don't like how the point values have gone up on things. Yes, I know fruit is free and that is awesome for me because I eat fruit all the time. And I don't eat a lot of bread so it isn't a problem. And I don't eat a lot of pasta either so that isn't that a big of a deal. UGH!
I don't know. If I do go back to meetings (which is a big IF) it wouldn't be until Saturday because I love Beth the leader who does meetings then.
I have a lot to think about right now. We'll see. I think going back NOW would be better then after the New Year because I know what that is like. HELL. It's hell people. We'll see. I have a few days to consider it.
About what? The new Weight Watchers program which launched here in the US today.
I'm going to be honest here people. I'm confused as all hell. I just don't like it and I don't get it. I guess it's because I've been doing the old plan for 10+ years now and I've been doing fine with the old plan from that 7 years ago. The one that has helped me go from 242 in March of this year to 178 as of Saturday.
I don't know. I think if I do want to try this new program I'm going to have to go back to meetings and I don't know if I want that right now. I've done fine without it in my life and I can't really afford it right now. It's Christmas. The husband isn't working. You know all that stuff.
I don't know. And don't like how the point values have gone up on things. Yes, I know fruit is free and that is awesome for me because I eat fruit all the time. And I don't eat a lot of bread so it isn't a problem. And I don't eat a lot of pasta either so that isn't that a big of a deal. UGH!
I don't know. If I do go back to meetings (which is a big IF) it wouldn't be until Saturday because I love Beth the leader who does meetings then.
I have a lot to think about right now. We'll see. I think going back NOW would be better then after the New Year because I know what that is like. HELL. It's hell people. We'll see. I have a few days to consider it.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Give it a try
Chances are, you most likely have heard about the new Weight Watchers plan.
At first, I shunned it. I have never liked the current plan. Those 35 points have never worked for me. I never lost weight when I ate them. Most of you know I am following the old plan, the one that they did right before Flex Points. That is the one that worked best for me.
However, the more I hear about the new program, the more I'm interested in it. And since I do belong to Weight Watchers Online, I will be able to see what the new plan is all about when it launches on Monday.
And honestly, I've been a bit bored with my eating lately and find that I've been eating the same old things. And maybe with the new program I won't have that problem. A lot of people, myself included, don't like changes.
I could give it a try and if I don't like it, go back to what works for me. I will continue to eat clean and not eat processed food. That is what has helped me lose weight so quickly this time around.
Weight Watchers is the only thing that has ever worked for me when it come to weight loss. It was the first diet I tried when I was 14 years old and I lost 47 pounds then. I kept it off for about 3 years until I got my license. Ha-don't ask. Fast food is the devil.
As for weight loss this week, I managed to drop 0.2 pounds. Not too bad considering the holiday and I sat around doing nothing yesterday. I used my treadmill this morning for the first time since July and I noticed I lost 30 pounds since I last used it. My weight was 207 on there last and today I was able to put in 177. Very nice.
At first, I shunned it. I have never liked the current plan. Those 35 points have never worked for me. I never lost weight when I ate them. Most of you know I am following the old plan, the one that they did right before Flex Points. That is the one that worked best for me.
However, the more I hear about the new program, the more I'm interested in it. And since I do belong to Weight Watchers Online, I will be able to see what the new plan is all about when it launches on Monday.
And honestly, I've been a bit bored with my eating lately and find that I've been eating the same old things. And maybe with the new program I won't have that problem. A lot of people, myself included, don't like changes.
I could give it a try and if I don't like it, go back to what works for me. I will continue to eat clean and not eat processed food. That is what has helped me lose weight so quickly this time around.
Weight Watchers is the only thing that has ever worked for me when it come to weight loss. It was the first diet I tried when I was 14 years old and I lost 47 pounds then. I kept it off for about 3 years until I got my license. Ha-don't ask. Fast food is the devil.
As for weight loss this week, I managed to drop 0.2 pounds. Not too bad considering the holiday and I sat around doing nothing yesterday. I used my treadmill this morning for the first time since July and I noticed I lost 30 pounds since I last used it. My weight was 207 on there last and today I was able to put in 177. Very nice.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Happy Day After Thanksgiving
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving yesterday! I know that I did. I started my day off right and hit the gym when they opened at 7am. My running hasn't been the best lately. Ever since I got sick I've been struggling with it. Not sure why. I think I might still be recovering because my ears have been clogged. But I did 90 minutes of cardio. I know, I know, it's a lot but I wanted to make sure I could enjoy my day without guilt.
Which I did.
Not that I totally pigged out because I don't feel like I did. I ate a healthy breakfast before we left. I had my usual of oatmeal and strawberries. But I didn't really worry about what I put on my plate. I had turkey, stuffing, corn, etc. All the usual holiday food. But I didn't go overboard with my portion side. My issues are always bread and dessert. And since I made some desserts I was able to enjoy it. The pumpkin pie I made was healthy enough. With egg whites and stevia. I made this cheesecake that I knew I couldn't touch because I put cinnamon in the crust. And the pumpkin and apple pie that my sister had bought had cinnamon in them so I couldn't eat those either.
But the best part of the holiday was just spending the day with my family. And seeing my nephew. He came home from rehab on Tuesday and he really looks good. He has this massive beard that I think is so funny. I was helping him as much as I could. Pushing in the wheelchair and getting him food and stuff. Yes, he can push himself and stuff, but I wanted to help him. I'm the Aunt, I can do that. After we ate, my sister (his Mom) and I packed up this huge basket of food for his girlfriend that he took to her later on. She is still in rehab and will be there for another couple months.
Today I'm glad I don't have to work. Glad I don't have to deal with traffic. Because I'm sure it's nuts. And even though my allergies are out of control (both of my eyes are swollen) I'm in a pretty decent mood. I'm back on track with my healthy eating and I'll be back to the gym tomorrow.
Hard to believe Christmas is less then a month away now. I'm so not ready.
Which I did.
Not that I totally pigged out because I don't feel like I did. I ate a healthy breakfast before we left. I had my usual of oatmeal and strawberries. But I didn't really worry about what I put on my plate. I had turkey, stuffing, corn, etc. All the usual holiday food. But I didn't go overboard with my portion side. My issues are always bread and dessert. And since I made some desserts I was able to enjoy it. The pumpkin pie I made was healthy enough. With egg whites and stevia. I made this cheesecake that I knew I couldn't touch because I put cinnamon in the crust. And the pumpkin and apple pie that my sister had bought had cinnamon in them so I couldn't eat those either.
But the best part of the holiday was just spending the day with my family. And seeing my nephew. He came home from rehab on Tuesday and he really looks good. He has this massive beard that I think is so funny. I was helping him as much as I could. Pushing in the wheelchair and getting him food and stuff. Yes, he can push himself and stuff, but I wanted to help him. I'm the Aunt, I can do that. After we ate, my sister (his Mom) and I packed up this huge basket of food for his girlfriend that he took to her later on. She is still in rehab and will be there for another couple months.
Today I'm glad I don't have to work. Glad I don't have to deal with traffic. Because I'm sure it's nuts. And even though my allergies are out of control (both of my eyes are swollen) I'm in a pretty decent mood. I'm back on track with my healthy eating and I'll be back to the gym tomorrow.
Hard to believe Christmas is less then a month away now. I'm so not ready.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Feeling better
I think I'm on my way to becoming well again. Let me tell you, this cold knocked me on my ass.
I went home sick from work on Wednesday with the thought that I could sleep it off and get better for my Birthday. WRONG! Thursday I felt even worse. I'm sure hitting the gym both Wednesday and Thursday morning was probably not the best idea. But I did it anyway. So by the time I got home Thursday night, I was sneezing and coughing and so full of snot it wasn't even funny.
I stayed home sick Friday. I am feeling 80% better today, but I am still not 100%. I miss my workouts and I really want to get back to the gym. I almost went today but I thought it would be a bad idea. So I didn't.
But tomorrow I will be back at it. And I have to go into work and work a little bit because I feel terrible that I missed work. I know, I was sick and it's not my fault. But still. With Thanksgiving coming up we're closed and I'm off on Friday so that is more time I'll miss. So I'm going in tomorrow. And then I'll go in on Saturday, too.
I did have a nice Birthday. Work was great. I got balloons and flowers. And cake. But of course I had no desire to eat, so it was kind of a let down to not be able to enjoy the food. Haha!
I lost 2.4 pounds this week! I am now 178.6 pounds!! I can hardly believe it myself. It's crazy let me tell you. Last year on my Birthday I was 242 pounds. So, wow!!
I hate that I haven't moved much in the past couple of days, but I'll make up for it starting tomorrow. I need to. And my gym is open on Thanksgiving. I'll be there. 7am baby!!
Off to catch up on your blogs!!
I went home sick from work on Wednesday with the thought that I could sleep it off and get better for my Birthday. WRONG! Thursday I felt even worse. I'm sure hitting the gym both Wednesday and Thursday morning was probably not the best idea. But I did it anyway. So by the time I got home Thursday night, I was sneezing and coughing and so full of snot it wasn't even funny.
I stayed home sick Friday. I am feeling 80% better today, but I am still not 100%. I miss my workouts and I really want to get back to the gym. I almost went today but I thought it would be a bad idea. So I didn't.
But tomorrow I will be back at it. And I have to go into work and work a little bit because I feel terrible that I missed work. I know, I was sick and it's not my fault. But still. With Thanksgiving coming up we're closed and I'm off on Friday so that is more time I'll miss. So I'm going in tomorrow. And then I'll go in on Saturday, too.
I did have a nice Birthday. Work was great. I got balloons and flowers. And cake. But of course I had no desire to eat, so it was kind of a let down to not be able to enjoy the food. Haha!
I lost 2.4 pounds this week! I am now 178.6 pounds!! I can hardly believe it myself. It's crazy let me tell you. Last year on my Birthday I was 242 pounds. So, wow!!
I hate that I haven't moved much in the past couple of days, but I'll make up for it starting tomorrow. I need to. And my gym is open on Thanksgiving. I'll be there. 7am baby!!
Off to catch up on your blogs!!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Half Marathon
So... I kinda sorta threw my name into a lottery for a half marathon. In March.
A little scared. A little nervous. Not going to lie about it. I mean, right now I'm running 16 minutes which isn't even 2 miles. Am I going to be ready for a HALF MARATHON in 4 months?
Someone convinced me I can do it. I thought about it and thought about it and THOUGHT ABOUT IT all day. And I know I can do. So if I get picked, I will be ready. Starting tomorrow I'm going to really put my all into it.
And, Kelly, if I get picked, you had better get picked to. Because I don't want to do it alone!!
A little scared. A little nervous. Not going to lie about it. I mean, right now I'm running 16 minutes which isn't even 2 miles. Am I going to be ready for a HALF MARATHON in 4 months?
Someone convinced me I can do it. I thought about it and thought about it and THOUGHT ABOUT IT all day. And I know I can do. So if I get picked, I will be ready. Starting tomorrow I'm going to really put my all into it.
And, Kelly, if I get picked, you had better get picked to. Because I don't want to do it alone!!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Nice!!!
3.4 pounds gone!!
Take that gain! Woohoo!!
Also, I am no longer "obese" according to my fat loss monitor. I am now just "over weight" which is fine by me. My BMI is 29.9% now. Well thanks!!!!
I stopped and bought 2 pairs of 14 jeans on my way home from work today. They cost me 18 bucks. I love the consignment shop I found in town. Sweet!!!!! And they were from The Gap and Ralph Lauren.
I feel pretty awesome today. Maybe next week I can get into the 170's? We shall just have to see.
Take that gain! Woohoo!!
Also, I am no longer "obese" according to my fat loss monitor. I am now just "over weight" which is fine by me. My BMI is 29.9% now. Well thanks!!!!
I stopped and bought 2 pairs of 14 jeans on my way home from work today. They cost me 18 bucks. I love the consignment shop I found in town. Sweet!!!!! And they were from The Gap and Ralph Lauren.
I feel pretty awesome today. Maybe next week I can get into the 170's? We shall just have to see.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Happy Weekend
I need to send a big huge CONGRATS to Suzi over at Ok, Just One More Beer for hitting GOAL yesterday!! Even though she hates NASCAR, I still love her. Kidding aside, she is amazing and has lost over 90 pounds. If you have never read her blog, go check it out. She will inspire you. And she's pretty freaking fantastic, too.
Running is going well. I'm happy with it. I just jump on that treadmill and go. That runners high is coming back. I probably have the silliest look on my face while I'm at the gym but I'm so thrilled to be back at it again.
Last night I was pulling out old clothes and seeing if they fit. One of my favorite shirts from 6 years ago fits again. It had a picture of an apple on it and says "Bad Apple" on it. I used to run in it all the time. But my favorite thing in the world was this brown hoodie that I wore all the time. And it fits. I was freaking out. It's so hard to believe that 9 months ago I was wearing size 20 clothes and now I'm fitting into 14's. I'm still so shocked I finally got myself in gear again.
I'm nervous about the holidays though. My Birthday is Thursday. Then Thanksgiving is the week after that. And then we have Christmas and New Years. It's just a big mess of FOOD! I think if I can work out a lot and watch what I eat I'll be okay. But sometimes it pushes me over the edge. And if work doesn't stress me out too much. Oy. We'll just have to wait and see I guess.
I've also been trying to eat a little more, too. I've been so hungry on my gym days. STARVING sometimes. So I've been eating some of my exercise points and it seems to be helping. We'll see what the scale says tomorrow. Fingers crossed that I at least lose my gain from last week.
Looking forward to the weekend!!
Running is going well. I'm happy with it. I just jump on that treadmill and go. That runners high is coming back. I probably have the silliest look on my face while I'm at the gym but I'm so thrilled to be back at it again.
Last night I was pulling out old clothes and seeing if they fit. One of my favorite shirts from 6 years ago fits again. It had a picture of an apple on it and says "Bad Apple" on it. I used to run in it all the time. But my favorite thing in the world was this brown hoodie that I wore all the time. And it fits. I was freaking out. It's so hard to believe that 9 months ago I was wearing size 20 clothes and now I'm fitting into 14's. I'm still so shocked I finally got myself in gear again.
I'm nervous about the holidays though. My Birthday is Thursday. Then Thanksgiving is the week after that. And then we have Christmas and New Years. It's just a big mess of FOOD! I think if I can work out a lot and watch what I eat I'll be okay. But sometimes it pushes me over the edge. And if work doesn't stress me out too much. Oy. We'll just have to wait and see I guess.
I've also been trying to eat a little more, too. I've been so hungry on my gym days. STARVING sometimes. So I've been eating some of my exercise points and it seems to be helping. We'll see what the scale says tomorrow. Fingers crossed that I at least lose my gain from last week.
Looking forward to the weekend!!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
I gained but I'm not down for the count
I gained last week. I totally know I deserved it. I had a really hard Sunday. But I was still really pissed off about it. And I was ready to throw my scale out the window.
But considering that since I finally got my butt in gear and starting losing weight again (March) I think this is only my second gain, I really can't complain. And 1.4 pounds is not a lot. Not enough to make me go up a pant size. Just because I went totally mad crazy on Halloween with my eating didn't mean I didn't work out 5 times. It didn't mean I didn't get right back on track on Monday. It didn't mean that today I fit into several pair of size 14 jeans. A size 14 mini skirt. A large top. So I gained. Big Effing deal. Right?
It didn't stop me from working my ass off these past few days. I really busted my ass this morning. I got at 5am and hit the gym earlier then normal because we were bringing my Mom to the airport because she was heading home. But I wanted to workout before she left. I ran for 12 minutes straight. I felt amazing doing it, too. I would have kept going if I could have, believe me.
Let me give an amazing shout out right now. My awesome friend ran the NYC Marathon on Sunday and after watching and trying to see her (yes, I knew I wouldn't but it didn't stop me) I wanted to sign up for it on Monday. Which I didn't do. But still. Maybe 2012 I might run it. You never know. But she is awesome and amazing and funny and fantastic and I am so proud to say I know her!!
So I hope to see a decent loss this week. We'll see. I have been starving all day today. I burnt 493 calories at the gym and I swear I need to eat more now that I am running again. I'm trying to lift more weights, too. I have um...well..a little loose skin issue this time around. I didn't have that last time. Probably because I went from 242 pounds to 184 in like 8 months. Maybe? What do my fellow runners suggest to eat?
But considering that since I finally got my butt in gear and starting losing weight again (March) I think this is only my second gain, I really can't complain. And 1.4 pounds is not a lot. Not enough to make me go up a pant size. Just because I went totally mad crazy on Halloween with my eating didn't mean I didn't work out 5 times. It didn't mean I didn't get right back on track on Monday. It didn't mean that today I fit into several pair of size 14 jeans. A size 14 mini skirt. A large top. So I gained. Big Effing deal. Right?
It didn't stop me from working my ass off these past few days. I really busted my ass this morning. I got at 5am and hit the gym earlier then normal because we were bringing my Mom to the airport because she was heading home. But I wanted to workout before she left. I ran for 12 minutes straight. I felt amazing doing it, too. I would have kept going if I could have, believe me.
Let me give an amazing shout out right now. My awesome friend ran the NYC Marathon on Sunday and after watching and trying to see her (yes, I knew I wouldn't but it didn't stop me) I wanted to sign up for it on Monday. Which I didn't do. But still. Maybe 2012 I might run it. You never know. But she is awesome and amazing and funny and fantastic and I am so proud to say I know her!!
So I hope to see a decent loss this week. We'll see. I have been starving all day today. I burnt 493 calories at the gym and I swear I need to eat more now that I am running again. I'm trying to lift more weights, too. I have um...well..a little loose skin issue this time around. I didn't have that last time. Probably because I went from 242 pounds to 184 in like 8 months. Maybe? What do my fellow runners suggest to eat?
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
My crazy life
Life is hectic and crazy and I'm not really liking it right now.
Exercise and eating is fine. It's everything else that is pissing me off.
The blogging will continue again at some point.
If you have a Livejournal account add me: sarah_sundae because I am blogging about my crappy life there. But you can only see if you're my friend. And just let me know you're adding me so I know who you are. Shoot me an email operationsize8@gmail.com so I know it's you and your blogger name. Or twitter name. Or something.
Exercise and eating is fine. It's everything else that is pissing me off.
The blogging will continue again at some point.
If you have a Livejournal account add me: sarah_sundae because I am blogging about my crappy life there. But you can only see if you're my friend. And just let me know you're adding me so I know who you are. Shoot me an email operationsize8@gmail.com so I know it's you and your blogger name. Or twitter name. Or something.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Trail running and I forgot my socks
Sunday I kind of lost myself. I ate. A LOT. Of crap. No, not Halloween candy. Actually I didn't eat any Halloween candy this year. But I just ate a lot of junk. And I swear I'm still full tonight. I woke up with the worst stomachache this morning.
But you know what? I picked myself up, dusted myself off and moved on. I know it's not the end of the world and I know it's going to happen. This hasn't happened to me in a very long time either. I'm not what caused it. I think it has a lot to do with how hard I've been pushing myself lately. I've been pushing myself really hard and I was pretty burnt out when I went to the gym on Sunday.
However. That being said after work tonight I hit the trails in my town for my first outside run. And let me tell you, running outside is a lot different then on a treadmill. And harder. And I didn't run that much. And I forgot my socks. So I was doing it just sneakers. My hubby actually went with me. He doesn't work out AT ALL so he couldn't run much but I was really surprised when he asked if he could come with me.
I enjoyed it though. Running outside. So I do plan to do it again and soon. But for now I will get back to the gym tomorrow and work on my treadmill running.
And for the record, I lost 1.2 pounds last week. Not sure if I will lose anything this week after yesterday but it's no biggie.
But you know what? I picked myself up, dusted myself off and moved on. I know it's not the end of the world and I know it's going to happen. This hasn't happened to me in a very long time either. I'm not what caused it. I think it has a lot to do with how hard I've been pushing myself lately. I've been pushing myself really hard and I was pretty burnt out when I went to the gym on Sunday.
However. That being said after work tonight I hit the trails in my town for my first outside run. And let me tell you, running outside is a lot different then on a treadmill. And harder. And I didn't run that much. And I forgot my socks. So I was doing it just sneakers. My hubby actually went with me. He doesn't work out AT ALL so he couldn't run much but I was really surprised when he asked if he could come with me.
I enjoyed it though. Running outside. So I do plan to do it again and soon. But for now I will get back to the gym tomorrow and work on my treadmill running.
And for the record, I lost 1.2 pounds last week. Not sure if I will lose anything this week after yesterday but it's no biggie.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)