Weight 146.2 (-1.0) yea!
Waist 34 3/4" (+1/4") boo!
Hips 37 1/2" (-1/4") yea!
Bust 38 1/2" NO CHANGE
Biceps 12 1/2" (+1/2") boo! but they are getting cut!
Neck 13 3/4" NO CHANGE
Thigh 20"(+3/4")BOO!
OK, OK OK! I know I missed last week. Wait a minute now, I have a REALLY GOOD reason. My grandson Aiden Reese was born. Yes! of course he's the most precious baby in the world. I mean really???? You have to ask?
THINGS THAT WORKED WELL FOR ME THE PAST TWO WEEKS!
1. I exercised. I tried out two new videos. (yes, I'm going to tell you what I
thought of them.)
2. I ate low point snacks like popcorn or fruit when I was hungry. Popcorn really
satisfies me when I have the munchies!
3. I had my 4-5 servings a day of veggies! Definitely keeps me full (ha!and regular
if you must know!)
4. I drank my 8 cups or more of water each day. This keeps me from mistaking
hunger for thirst.
WHAT I NEED TO WORK ON THIS NEXT WEEK!
1. Getting enough sleep. When I am sleepy, I eat to get me going.
2. Writing down my food. I am still struggling with this.
3. Making bad choice when I go out to dinner.
All that being said, I didn't do too bad over the past two weeks. We have eaten out quite a bit which is hard for me. And my routine has been a blur with the birth of a new Grandson.
THE VIDEOS 1. Leslie Sandsone's 2 mile walk of the pounds!
at first I thought wow, this is nothing and kind of a waste of my time. Well, it didn't take long for me to work up sweat. It's not a real high intensity workout but, it did get my heart rate up and work up a sweat. This will definitely be a great morning workout for me. When I want to get some cardio in but, just don't feel up to a real high intensity workout. I am going to try to get Steve to do this some morning while I do the elliptical glider. I think it would be perfect for him.
2. Amy Dixon 20 minute kickbox!
I liked this one. There was a lot of legs, OH MY! I'm sure I will be sore over the next couple of days. I definitely worked up a sweat and my heart rate got up a bit. This is a keeper for a quick cardio workout for sure.
THE VEGGIES
1. Opo Melon.
Steve will have to give you the exacts but, he made a miso soup base and put large two bite size pieces of the Opo Melon. Cooked this till almost fork tender and then added shredded carrot and zucchini, and sliced mushrooms. We had this yummalicious soup over buckwheat noodles with some Thai Peanut Sauce mixed in. Oh My! Very hearty, satisfying, and low point soup!
2. Swiss Chard.
Yes, I know I absolutely love greens. I'm sure you can't believe that I have not had swiss chard before. I like! We had a hearty 2 cups for each of us of swiss chard (a quick saute with a teaspoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 2 teaspoons of garlic for each 2 cup serving serving), 1 cup of whole wheat spaghetti, 1/2 cup chick peas, and a 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Pasta with greens has got to be my absolute favorite meal every. It's quick, hearty, low in points, and yummalicious to boot! The swiss chard worked really well in this dish and I do believe I will try it again soon.
So, this week I again am going to vow to work really hard to:
1. Write it down! Again, you are seeing, I am a slow learner.
2. Drink 8 cups of water daily.
3. Get at least 7 hours of sleep each day.
4. Try a new video. I think it will be an AB's video to see if I can start some waist
shrinkage!
5. Try a new fruit.
6. Try a new recipe and report back!
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease!
Dawn, The Dietetic Technician
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
It's starting to sink in!
Weight 147.2 (+0.4) boo!
Waist 34 1/2" (-1/2") yea!
Hips 37 3/4" (+1/4") boo! but i wanna think that's because I'm getting a boot tey!
Bust 38 1/2" (-1/2")yea
Biceps 12"NO CHANGE
Neck 13 3/4" (-1/4") and there's no sucking your neck in! hahaha!
Thigh 19 1/4"(-3/4")yea!
Well, yes my weight is up a bit. And no, I did not track consistently again. Wow, I so hate admitting when I don't take my own advice, especially if I'm right. I just stinks. Not that I'm right, the part where I don't even listen to me lol. That's why this i a journey. It's progress even what others might consider a failure (my weight is up this week), I do not. I still see progress. My inches are changing. I'm learning from my mistakes. This too is progress!
I know you are all dying to know what vegetable I tried. Ha! Steve brought home an OPA MELON from Jungle Jim's yesterday. (http://www.junglejims.com/) Definitely check out the website. This has got to be the coolest grocery around. Tons of people actually vacation here just to go to this market. If they don't carry it, it probably doesn't exist. I confess, we have not tried the melon yet. We will though and ya know you will have to hear about it lol.
Well, anywho, I have been doing the Jillian Michael's 30 day shred for the past several weeks. I have been doing it about 5 days a week and wow, is it showing. Other than the obvious that you can see my inches are changing, I can also tell. My arms are looking pretty buff and oh my!, I'm getting a shapely boot tey! I'm definitely loving that. Also, my stamina and energy level are soaring! (see info below on upcoming grandson and know that I will need that energy!)
Although I have been staying within my points, at least the points that I am calculating in my head and not writing down. Yes, I get it. I'm guessing you are getting it too. I'M A SLOW LEARNER! WRITE DOWN YOUR FOOD DOOFUS! Ha! I just needed to be forceful with myself for a minute to ensure that I get it this week. I have been eating some junk. (ie: cake and chips at my son's & his girlfriends baby shower (oh yeah! gonna be a grandma in a few weeks! woot woot) we also went to the chinese buffet last night! I only had sushi and did not even go to the buffet bar. total successful moment for me and yes I am bragging but, I did have a lot of soy sauce with my sushi and I know that is showing up today with some water retention.) Ha! I crack me up. I digress even within my digressions lol. THE POINT DAWN, GET TO THE POINT. Oh yeah. When I eat too much junk it shows. Even if it is within my points, when I eat too much processed junk the scale doesn't seem to move in the right direction for me. I know that is because through Dr. Oz, Dr. Roisen, and Weight Watcher's they are promoting me to eat healthier and my body wants that too.
So what are this weeks goals you ask????
1. Write down all the food I put in my mouth. (this will be really hard for me this week since it is my birthday on Wednesday. This forces me to count and write down my birthday dinner!)
2. Eat the Opa Melon.
3. Continue to exercise but, try a new work out video. I will report back on this and tell you how I felt about it. We have Exercise TV so my video will most likely come from there.
Dawn, The Dietetic Technician
Love, Peace, and Don't cook with Grease!
Waist 34 1/2" (-1/2") yea!
Hips 37 3/4" (+1/4") boo! but i wanna think that's because I'm getting a boot tey!
Bust 38 1/2" (-1/2")yea
Biceps 12"NO CHANGE
Neck 13 3/4" (-1/4") and there's no sucking your neck in! hahaha!
Thigh 19 1/4"(-3/4")yea!
Well, yes my weight is up a bit. And no, I did not track consistently again. Wow, I so hate admitting when I don't take my own advice, especially if I'm right. I just stinks. Not that I'm right, the part where I don't even listen to me lol. That's why this i a journey. It's progress even what others might consider a failure (my weight is up this week), I do not. I still see progress. My inches are changing. I'm learning from my mistakes. This too is progress!
I know you are all dying to know what vegetable I tried. Ha! Steve brought home an OPA MELON from Jungle Jim's yesterday. (http://www.junglejims.com/) Definitely check out the website. This has got to be the coolest grocery around. Tons of people actually vacation here just to go to this market. If they don't carry it, it probably doesn't exist. I confess, we have not tried the melon yet. We will though and ya know you will have to hear about it lol.
Well, anywho, I have been doing the Jillian Michael's 30 day shred for the past several weeks. I have been doing it about 5 days a week and wow, is it showing. Other than the obvious that you can see my inches are changing, I can also tell. My arms are looking pretty buff and oh my!, I'm getting a shapely boot tey! I'm definitely loving that. Also, my stamina and energy level are soaring! (see info below on upcoming grandson and know that I will need that energy!)
Although I have been staying within my points, at least the points that I am calculating in my head and not writing down. Yes, I get it. I'm guessing you are getting it too. I'M A SLOW LEARNER! WRITE DOWN YOUR FOOD DOOFUS! Ha! I just needed to be forceful with myself for a minute to ensure that I get it this week. I have been eating some junk. (ie: cake and chips at my son's & his girlfriends baby shower (oh yeah! gonna be a grandma in a few weeks! woot woot) we also went to the chinese buffet last night! I only had sushi and did not even go to the buffet bar. total successful moment for me and yes I am bragging but, I did have a lot of soy sauce with my sushi and I know that is showing up today with some water retention.) Ha! I crack me up. I digress even within my digressions lol. THE POINT DAWN, GET TO THE POINT. Oh yeah. When I eat too much junk it shows. Even if it is within my points, when I eat too much processed junk the scale doesn't seem to move in the right direction for me. I know that is because through Dr. Oz, Dr. Roisen, and Weight Watcher's they are promoting me to eat healthier and my body wants that too.
So what are this weeks goals you ask????
1. Write down all the food I put in my mouth. (this will be really hard for me this week since it is my birthday on Wednesday. This forces me to count and write down my birthday dinner!)
2. Eat the Opa Melon.
3. Continue to exercise but, try a new work out video. I will report back on this and tell you how I felt about it. We have Exercise TV so my video will most likely come from there.
Dawn, The Dietetic Technician
Love, Peace, and Don't cook with Grease!
Sunday, October 3, 2010
follow me everything is all right!
Weight 146.8 (-2.0) yea!
Waist 35" (-1/2") yea!
Hips 37.5" no change
Bust 39" (-1/2")
Biceps 12"NO CHANGE
Neck 14" NO CHANGE
Thigh 20"(-1/2")
OK, so it's official. If i write down what I eat and follow the WEIGHT WATCHER program, it works! Let me just say, at this particular moment, I am elated about it too. At first, I stepped on the scale, was happy, and then let myself go to the "yea, but I still need to lose 8 pounds to get to where I was and even at that I still haven't reached my goal." Well, I washed those thoughts out of my head right away. Nothing a good hot cup of coffee and some common sense won't fix! I will not let negative thoughts ruin my successes. I've done well. I lost weight and inches. I followed the plan and it shows. For this I will be PROUD! All of you who struggle with your weight know that this is an accomplishment and just for today, I am going to walk with my head held high knowing that I am doing something for myself and taking steps to a healthier me.
My goal last week was to write everything down that I ate. Did you do it too??? I did! Really, I did. Well, except for last night I did it pretty much in my head again from supper on. OK, it's progress, not perfection but, if I don't admit my mistakes I can't fix them. So, I'm admitting and I'm working on fixing that starting today.
NEW GOAL: So, even though I'm still perfecting my goal from last week, I am still going to challenge myself for a new goal. After careful consideration, I have decided to try one new vegetable this week or a vegetable that I don't normally eat. Now, those of you who know me, know that I am pescetarian. This means I do not eat any meat except for seafood, and that is usually one a week or less. So, that being said, I EAT A LOT OF VEGETABLES! This might make this little goal of mine hard to do but, I am in search of a new vegetable or, one I haven't eaten in a long tome. Suggestions welcomed and much appreciated!
This is going to be my new game plan. And yes, I am one of those people who need a plan but, I need a flexible one. Yea WEIGHT WATCHERS for allowing this. Anywho, my plan is to add a new mini goal or challenge each week. It will be something simple and attainable for all. Hence, the title, "Follow me". I challenge you to join me in these simple steps to better our health. I hope you will join me. I need your help. Without accountability and friendship I don't do well in my weight loss/ health journey.
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease,
Dawn :)
Waist 35" (-1/2") yea!
Hips 37.5" no change
Bust 39" (-1/2")
Biceps 12"NO CHANGE
Neck 14" NO CHANGE
Thigh 20"(-1/2")
OK, so it's official. If i write down what I eat and follow the WEIGHT WATCHER program, it works! Let me just say, at this particular moment, I am elated about it too. At first, I stepped on the scale, was happy, and then let myself go to the "yea, but I still need to lose 8 pounds to get to where I was and even at that I still haven't reached my goal." Well, I washed those thoughts out of my head right away. Nothing a good hot cup of coffee and some common sense won't fix! I will not let negative thoughts ruin my successes. I've done well. I lost weight and inches. I followed the plan and it shows. For this I will be PROUD! All of you who struggle with your weight know that this is an accomplishment and just for today, I am going to walk with my head held high knowing that I am doing something for myself and taking steps to a healthier me.
My goal last week was to write everything down that I ate. Did you do it too??? I did! Really, I did. Well, except for last night I did it pretty much in my head again from supper on. OK, it's progress, not perfection but, if I don't admit my mistakes I can't fix them. So, I'm admitting and I'm working on fixing that starting today.
NEW GOAL: So, even though I'm still perfecting my goal from last week, I am still going to challenge myself for a new goal. After careful consideration, I have decided to try one new vegetable this week or a vegetable that I don't normally eat. Now, those of you who know me, know that I am pescetarian. This means I do not eat any meat except for seafood, and that is usually one a week or less. So, that being said, I EAT A LOT OF VEGETABLES! This might make this little goal of mine hard to do but, I am in search of a new vegetable or, one I haven't eaten in a long tome. Suggestions welcomed and much appreciated!
This is going to be my new game plan. And yes, I am one of those people who need a plan but, I need a flexible one. Yea WEIGHT WATCHERS for allowing this. Anywho, my plan is to add a new mini goal or challenge each week. It will be something simple and attainable for all. Hence, the title, "Follow me". I challenge you to join me in these simple steps to better our health. I hope you will join me. I need your help. Without accountability and friendship I don't do well in my weight loss/ health journey.
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease,
Dawn :)
Sunday, September 26, 2010
it's working!
Weight 148.8 (-1.6) yea!
Waist 35.5" (-1/2") yea!
Hips 37.5" (-1/2") yea!
Bust 39.5" (+1/2") oh my! hoping it's because of TOM!
Biceps 12"NO CHANGE
Neck 14" NO CHANGE
Thigh 20.5"(+1/2") oh my! hoping it's because of TOM!
Well, it's been a week since I last checked in. I made myself do that so that I wouldn't be giving you all my measurements 20 times a day. I'm always sure that when I pass up one _______(you fill in the blank with cupcake, ice cream, potato chip or whatever you choose) or if I do a hard workout that I will step on the scale and have miraculously lost 10 pounds and inches everywhere! Yea, whatever, I know you do it too lol.
Any how, I counted and wrote down my points 5 out of 7 days and it shows. I did the other 2 days in my head ( yes I know this is a big mistake and that will be my goal for this week, to write down everyday). I even saved my flex points for a Dairy Queen Blizzard. I'm sure I would have done a little better had I tracked my points in writing everyday and used my flex points for something a little more nutritious but, Weight Watchers is set up so that we can have our occasional treats and that works for me. It keeps me from feeling guilty like I sometimes do with very restrictive diets. Hence, ending up at the Chinese Buffet the week before when I deviated from the very strict fruit/veggie regimen I was trying.
Well, the point to this whole post is, It Is Working! The Weight Watcher Plan that is. I feel really good about it and myself for doing it. I did not feel deprived at all and this is key for me and for you I'm sure.
GOAL FOR THIS WEEK: Write down my food everyday, everyday, everyday. OK, I think I've got it!
Happy OP (On Plan) week all and......
Love, Peace, and Don't Cook with Grease,
Dawn :)
Waist 35.5" (-1/2") yea!
Hips 37.5" (-1/2") yea!
Bust 39.5" (+1/2") oh my! hoping it's because of TOM!
Biceps 12"NO CHANGE
Neck 14" NO CHANGE
Thigh 20.5"(+1/2") oh my! hoping it's because of TOM!
Well, it's been a week since I last checked in. I made myself do that so that I wouldn't be giving you all my measurements 20 times a day. I'm always sure that when I pass up one _______(you fill in the blank with cupcake, ice cream, potato chip or whatever you choose) or if I do a hard workout that I will step on the scale and have miraculously lost 10 pounds and inches everywhere! Yea, whatever, I know you do it too lol.
Any how, I counted and wrote down my points 5 out of 7 days and it shows. I did the other 2 days in my head ( yes I know this is a big mistake and that will be my goal for this week, to write down everyday). I even saved my flex points for a Dairy Queen Blizzard. I'm sure I would have done a little better had I tracked my points in writing everyday and used my flex points for something a little more nutritious but, Weight Watchers is set up so that we can have our occasional treats and that works for me. It keeps me from feeling guilty like I sometimes do with very restrictive diets. Hence, ending up at the Chinese Buffet the week before when I deviated from the very strict fruit/veggie regimen I was trying.
Well, the point to this whole post is, It Is Working! The Weight Watcher Plan that is. I feel really good about it and myself for doing it. I did not feel deprived at all and this is key for me and for you I'm sure.
GOAL FOR THIS WEEK: Write down my food everyday, everyday, everyday. OK, I think I've got it!
Happy OP (On Plan) week all and......
Love, Peace, and Don't Cook with Grease,
Dawn :)
Sunday, September 19, 2010
A Hot Mess
Weight 150.4 (-.1)
Waist 36" NO CHANGE
Hips 38" (+1")
Bust 39" NO CHANGE
Biceps 12"NO CHANGE
Neck 14" NO CHANGE
Thigh 20" NO CHANGE
Oh my! Well, there it is, my yo-yo dieting,trying several different tactics, and just plain giving up at times has afforded me many changes. I mean wow, I have lost .1 pounds in 5 months. I'm wondering if that is some kind of record??? Oh yeah, lets not forget that I did GAIN, yes I said GAIN 1" in my hips. Oh boy! just what I was wanting! Well, it's not a total wash. My hair did grow a little longer and I can still fit into the same earrings I was wearing in April.
Let me explain. Hmmmmm is there an explanation? Probably not! I didn't follow Weight Watchers. I tried several different things. Like my latest, eating all fruits and veggies with no grains or sugars. Just fruits and veggies to include a pound of raw veggies every day. Yes that's it except for the cup or more of beans or tofu that I had to eat every day. I absolutely LOVE veggies but, I was getting to the point where if I even had to look at one more veggie I was going to hurl. It's just a guess but, I'm thinking this is probably not a good thing. I did make if 4 days. Oh my! That just didn't work for me. What that did do for me was land me at the Chinese Buffet last night.
Well, I woke up this morning thinking to myself, "Self, why on earth do you keep doing this? You lost 40# on Weight Watchers. You have managed somehow, even through trying to screw it up, to keep those 40# off. So, Self, what actually worked?" Ok, so here is where it gets really scary! My Self answered me back with, "Weight Watchers you idiot!" I really need to talk to my Self about being so curt but, sometimes I NEED that!
So, anyway, a friend of mine, Kristina from the Weight Watchers ****Taking it off in OHIO**** message board, which i stalk frequently, said she had skimmed my blog and it seemed like it would be motivating. HMMMM again I say to my Self, "Self, yes your blog could be motivating to others if you just posted on it. Oh my! your blog might even help yourSELF if you just do something with it." So, here I am. I'm backkkkkkk! No! No! No! Don't be frightened. It's not Poltergeist silly. It's me, DAWN.
So, this morning I will begin my journey AGAIN. I know, I know, here we go again. But, getting my mind right, making mistakes along the way and learning from them, just might make it all stick some day! ( and not stick to my growing hips!)
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease!
Dawn, the Dietetic Technician!
Waist 36" NO CHANGE
Hips 38" (+1")
Bust 39" NO CHANGE
Biceps 12"NO CHANGE
Neck 14" NO CHANGE
Thigh 20" NO CHANGE
Oh my! Well, there it is, my yo-yo dieting,trying several different tactics, and just plain giving up at times has afforded me many changes. I mean wow, I have lost .1 pounds in 5 months. I'm wondering if that is some kind of record??? Oh yeah, lets not forget that I did GAIN, yes I said GAIN 1" in my hips. Oh boy! just what I was wanting! Well, it's not a total wash. My hair did grow a little longer and I can still fit into the same earrings I was wearing in April.
Let me explain. Hmmmmm is there an explanation? Probably not! I didn't follow Weight Watchers. I tried several different things. Like my latest, eating all fruits and veggies with no grains or sugars. Just fruits and veggies to include a pound of raw veggies every day. Yes that's it except for the cup or more of beans or tofu that I had to eat every day. I absolutely LOVE veggies but, I was getting to the point where if I even had to look at one more veggie I was going to hurl. It's just a guess but, I'm thinking this is probably not a good thing. I did make if 4 days. Oh my! That just didn't work for me. What that did do for me was land me at the Chinese Buffet last night.
Well, I woke up this morning thinking to myself, "Self, why on earth do you keep doing this? You lost 40# on Weight Watchers. You have managed somehow, even through trying to screw it up, to keep those 40# off. So, Self, what actually worked?" Ok, so here is where it gets really scary! My Self answered me back with, "Weight Watchers you idiot!" I really need to talk to my Self about being so curt but, sometimes I NEED that!
So, anyway, a friend of mine, Kristina from the Weight Watchers ****Taking it off in OHIO**** message board, which i stalk frequently, said she had skimmed my blog and it seemed like it would be motivating. HMMMM again I say to my Self, "Self, yes your blog could be motivating to others if you just posted on it. Oh my! your blog might even help yourSELF if you just do something with it." So, here I am. I'm backkkkkkk! No! No! No! Don't be frightened. It's not Poltergeist silly. It's me, DAWN.
So, this morning I will begin my journey AGAIN. I know, I know, here we go again. But, getting my mind right, making mistakes along the way and learning from them, just might make it all stick some day! ( and not stick to my growing hips!)
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease!
Dawn, the Dietetic Technician!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
MAKING CHANGE
Weight 150.5 (-1) YEAH!!!
Waist 36" NO CHANGE
Hips 37 1/2" (-.5) YEAH!!!!!
Bust 39" NO CHANGE
Biceps 12." (-1/2")YEAH!
Neck 14" NO CHANGE
Thigh 20" NO CHANGE
OH MY! I am SQUARE!
So this week there have been some changes, in my weight and inches that is. And, don't get me wrong that is great! I'm ecstatic any time I see the numbers go down.
I tracked everything, and I mean everything, including the LARGE, yes you heard me right, LARGE German Chocolate Blizzard. It was over 1500 calories and 80grams of fat. Who knew??? And, who the heck authorized that there could be a Dairy Queen within 2 miles of my house that has buy one get one for a quarter???? Thank goodness the sale goes off today, at least for this month anyway. So, I have decided that, if by some chance, I end up there today I will have a small blizzard. At least I know that today will be the last day for me until the end of next month. Ya see, I am way to cheap to spend that kind of money on ice cream. I mean, really???? when I can go to Kroger and get their Lite ice cream or some Weight Watcher's ice cream goodie for less than half the money and WAY less fat and calories. We call this my "CONTROLLED MAYHEM" but hey, it works! That is the important thing.
Any who, the point to all that, hmmm was there a point???? oh yeah, the point to all that was that I did have the special so terrible fattening treat, 1/2 price Sushi night out with Steve, and still manage to write it all down and stay within my points.
Finally, I did buy myself the treat that I earned. Ok, so I was a little late but, that did help me to stay on track this week because I want another treat :) I didn't get the Olay Regenerest that I had originally planned on, I got Loreal Revitalift. I LOVE IT! I haven't been using it long enough (only 4 days) to know if it works on the wrinkles or not but, it does make my face feel as soft as a baby's bottom. I still haven't decided on what I will get for this week for staying on track. Who knows with me???
Well, I really need to make some kind of CHANGE this week. You know, ramp it up a bit to make sure that I keep losing some pounds and inches. I'm thinking, since I absolutely hate being square, that I will work on my tummy a bit. So, for this week I am going to try to add 100 crunches a day. Ok now, I am counting on YOU to keep me accountable. So, here goes......
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease,
Dawn :)
Waist 36" NO CHANGE
Hips 37 1/2" (-.5) YEAH!!!!!
Bust 39" NO CHANGE
Biceps 12." (-1/2")YEAH!
Neck 14" NO CHANGE
Thigh 20" NO CHANGE
OH MY! I am SQUARE!
So this week there have been some changes, in my weight and inches that is. And, don't get me wrong that is great! I'm ecstatic any time I see the numbers go down.
I tracked everything, and I mean everything, including the LARGE, yes you heard me right, LARGE German Chocolate Blizzard. It was over 1500 calories and 80grams of fat. Who knew??? And, who the heck authorized that there could be a Dairy Queen within 2 miles of my house that has buy one get one for a quarter???? Thank goodness the sale goes off today, at least for this month anyway. So, I have decided that, if by some chance, I end up there today I will have a small blizzard. At least I know that today will be the last day for me until the end of next month. Ya see, I am way to cheap to spend that kind of money on ice cream. I mean, really???? when I can go to Kroger and get their Lite ice cream or some Weight Watcher's ice cream goodie for less than half the money and WAY less fat and calories. We call this my "CONTROLLED MAYHEM" but hey, it works! That is the important thing.
Any who, the point to all that, hmmm was there a point???? oh yeah, the point to all that was that I did have the special so terrible fattening treat, 1/2 price Sushi night out with Steve, and still manage to write it all down and stay within my points.
Finally, I did buy myself the treat that I earned. Ok, so I was a little late but, that did help me to stay on track this week because I want another treat :) I didn't get the Olay Regenerest that I had originally planned on, I got Loreal Revitalift. I LOVE IT! I haven't been using it long enough (only 4 days) to know if it works on the wrinkles or not but, it does make my face feel as soft as a baby's bottom. I still haven't decided on what I will get for this week for staying on track. Who knows with me???
Well, I really need to make some kind of CHANGE this week. You know, ramp it up a bit to make sure that I keep losing some pounds and inches. I'm thinking, since I absolutely hate being square, that I will work on my tummy a bit. So, for this week I am going to try to add 100 crunches a day. Ok now, I am counting on YOU to keep me accountable. So, here goes......
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease,
Dawn :)
Sunday, April 18, 2010
lesson learned
This week I have learned several lessons....
1. Rewards only work when you follow through with them.
2. I CAN NOT eat everything that's not nailed down and lose weight.
3. Making the next available YOU-TURN will work!
So, this is how I have come to learn all this. And, might I add, not bad for a weeks work if I have learned three whole things hehehe.
I did track my points all last week and I did EARN my reward of something special. I didn't however, follow through with getting myself something special. I thought about it. I dreamed about looking for something special for myself and not feeling guilty. But, I never quite went to the store to get anything. So, my reward did not work because I failed to do something for myself. This has always been an issue for be. I'm not sure if I play my own martyr or not but, I don't allow myself to put first. Again, I'm a work in progress. I know that this is something I need to work on or I will carry this weight with me forever. I am worthy of weight loss and celebrating my successes.
I tracked my points all week until Saturday. Then I quit tracking because I was going to a fish fry. I have to STOP this in order to succeed, and succeed I will! So no reward for me this week but, I do vow to reward myself for last week. I think a little reward and putting myself on the list of important things to take care of will get, and keep me motivated. I am worth it. Oh yeah, the fish fry with a carry in dinner at church (a little shout out to the Conaroe's for the fish and the ladies at church for all the yummilicious dishes they brought) was where I learned that I can't eat everything that's not nailed down and succeed. As a little side note and reminder for myself in the future, I have terrible heart burn. My non shrinking tummy is on fireeeeee.
The next available YOU-TURN comes into play right now! I WILL TRACK MY POINTS THIS WEEK! And, with that, I know I will have some kind of success. Even if it is to just get this burning out of my tummy!
So, when you look below at my results for the week, I'm sure just I wasn't shocked, you will not be either. Not much change.
So, now I say to myself, "Self, was not tracking and stuffing your face with things that you know are terrible for your body worth it?" Myself answers, "NO, IT WAS NOT!
Weight 151.5 NO CHANGE
Waist 36" NO CHANGE
Hips 38" NO CHANGE
Bust 39" NO CHANGE
Biceps 12.5" (-1/2")YEAH!
Neck 14" NO CHANGE
Thigh 20" NO CHANGE
With all those "NO CHANGE" it's a good thing I'm not an ATM or my body would fire me!
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease,
Dawn
1. Rewards only work when you follow through with them.
2. I CAN NOT eat everything that's not nailed down and lose weight.
3. Making the next available YOU-TURN will work!
So, this is how I have come to learn all this. And, might I add, not bad for a weeks work if I have learned three whole things hehehe.
I did track my points all last week and I did EARN my reward of something special. I didn't however, follow through with getting myself something special. I thought about it. I dreamed about looking for something special for myself and not feeling guilty. But, I never quite went to the store to get anything. So, my reward did not work because I failed to do something for myself. This has always been an issue for be. I'm not sure if I play my own martyr or not but, I don't allow myself to put first. Again, I'm a work in progress. I know that this is something I need to work on or I will carry this weight with me forever. I am worthy of weight loss and celebrating my successes.
I tracked my points all week until Saturday. Then I quit tracking because I was going to a fish fry. I have to STOP this in order to succeed, and succeed I will! So no reward for me this week but, I do vow to reward myself for last week. I think a little reward and putting myself on the list of important things to take care of will get, and keep me motivated. I am worth it. Oh yeah, the fish fry with a carry in dinner at church (a little shout out to the Conaroe's for the fish and the ladies at church for all the yummilicious dishes they brought) was where I learned that I can't eat everything that's not nailed down and succeed. As a little side note and reminder for myself in the future, I have terrible heart burn. My non shrinking tummy is on fireeeeee.
The next available YOU-TURN comes into play right now! I WILL TRACK MY POINTS THIS WEEK! And, with that, I know I will have some kind of success. Even if it is to just get this burning out of my tummy!
So, when you look below at my results for the week, I'm sure just I wasn't shocked, you will not be either. Not much change.
So, now I say to myself, "Self, was not tracking and stuffing your face with things that you know are terrible for your body worth it?" Myself answers, "NO, IT WAS NOT!
Weight 151.5 NO CHANGE
Waist 36" NO CHANGE
Hips 38" NO CHANGE
Bust 39" NO CHANGE
Biceps 12.5" (-1/2")YEAH!
Neck 14" NO CHANGE
Thigh 20" NO CHANGE
With all those "NO CHANGE" it's a good thing I'm not an ATM or my body would fire me!
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease,
Dawn
Sunday, April 11, 2010
WROTE IT DOWN!
April 11, 2010
Weight 151.5 (-1.0#) YEAH!!!!
Waist 36" (-1/2 ") YEAH!!!!!
Hips 38" (-1.0") YEAH!!!!
Bust 39" (- 1/2 ")YEAH!
Biceps 13" (-1/2")YEAH!
Neck 14" (same)
Thigh 20" (SAME)
Well, I think I mentioned my deal with myself. Anyway, just in case I forgot to mention it, I made a deal with myself....If I write everything down that I eat then I can buy myself something special! So, here I am several weeks into my "deal" and no shopping yet for me. Today, I shop. I think I will buy myself that "Olay Regenerist" moisturizer that I have been wanting. Not sure yet. You know how you have your heart set on something but then you get to the store and something else just seems like a better idea. That's me in a nut shell :)....oh yeah, the important thing here is that I wrote everything down. I didn't just say "forget it, I have no idea how many points are in this" That is what I usually do and then I leave the rest of the day blank. So not helpful in my weight loss journey. Remember, I'm taking steps toward rethinking my bad habits. I'm not just trying to lose weight, I'm trying to pave the way for my healthy lifestyle change. Total shock here for me but, when I do the things that have been proven to work, it works???? Who the heck knew??? It feels good to say but, "I am so proud of myself for sticking with it." Yeah, another "healthy" change I am working on. Not being so hard and negative on myself. I think I will just really mess things up and feel good about myself today hehehe. That is probably the shopping talking :)
So, I made it through Easter and the Ohio Dietetics Association Convention last week and stayed within my points. I did use a some flex points but, that is what they are there for, right? My daughter is here visiting from New York Yeah!!!!! Totally miss her but, I will not celebrate nor will I drown my sorrows when she leaves at the Chinese Buffet. Just for today!
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease,
Dawn :)
Weight 151.5 (-1.0#) YEAH!!!!
Waist 36" (-1/2 ") YEAH!!!!!
Hips 38" (-1.0") YEAH!!!!
Bust 39" (- 1/2 ")YEAH!
Biceps 13" (-1/2")YEAH!
Neck 14" (same)
Thigh 20" (SAME)
Well, I think I mentioned my deal with myself. Anyway, just in case I forgot to mention it, I made a deal with myself....If I write everything down that I eat then I can buy myself something special! So, here I am several weeks into my "deal" and no shopping yet for me. Today, I shop. I think I will buy myself that "Olay Regenerist" moisturizer that I have been wanting. Not sure yet. You know how you have your heart set on something but then you get to the store and something else just seems like a better idea. That's me in a nut shell :)....oh yeah, the important thing here is that I wrote everything down. I didn't just say "forget it, I have no idea how many points are in this" That is what I usually do and then I leave the rest of the day blank. So not helpful in my weight loss journey. Remember, I'm taking steps toward rethinking my bad habits. I'm not just trying to lose weight, I'm trying to pave the way for my healthy lifestyle change. Total shock here for me but, when I do the things that have been proven to work, it works???? Who the heck knew??? It feels good to say but, "I am so proud of myself for sticking with it." Yeah, another "healthy" change I am working on. Not being so hard and negative on myself. I think I will just really mess things up and feel good about myself today hehehe. That is probably the shopping talking :)
So, I made it through Easter and the Ohio Dietetics Association Convention last week and stayed within my points. I did use a some flex points but, that is what they are there for, right? My daughter is here visiting from New York Yeah!!!!! Totally miss her but, I will not celebrate nor will I drown my sorrows when she leaves at the Chinese Buffet. Just for today!
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease,
Dawn :)
Sunday, April 4, 2010
making it!
OK, so I certainly was not perfect this week but, I did progress. I tracked points until Saturday???? I can't even tell you why I got side tracked because I was home all day. So, another week goes by and I don't get my something special (probably something girly like a new make-up or moisturizer that I want to try) again this week. Even though I have been losing I made a deal with myself that if I went a whole week and tracked all my points I would get myself a little something special. I had thought about it since I lost weight but, cheating on a deal with yourself is kinda like cheating at solitaire, nobody really wins then.
Weight 152.5 (-2.0#) YEAH!!!!
Waist 36.5" (-1/2 ") YEA!!!!!
Hips 39" (same)
Bust 3.9.5 " (- 1/2 ")YEAH!
Biceps 13.5" (-1/2")YEAH!
Neck 14" (same)
Thigh 20" (-1")YEAH!
Anyway, I did what I said I was going to do. I totally enjoyed my Easter dinner and now I am done. Back to points counting tomorrow but, let me just say, I think baked brie should be outlawed. Especially baked brie wrapped in puffed pastry and covered with dates and brown sugar. What the heck was I thinking. I'm sure my tongue will be missing that tomorrow but, not quite as much as my desire to be healthy. I love controlled mayhem. It's who I am.
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease!
Dawn :)
Weight 152.5 (-2.0#) YEAH!!!!
Waist 36.5" (-1/2 ") YEA!!!!!
Hips 39" (same)
Bust 3.9.5 " (- 1/2 ")YEAH!
Biceps 13.5" (-1/2")YEAH!
Neck 14" (same)
Thigh 20" (-1")YEAH!
Anyway, I did what I said I was going to do. I totally enjoyed my Easter dinner and now I am done. Back to points counting tomorrow but, let me just say, I think baked brie should be outlawed. Especially baked brie wrapped in puffed pastry and covered with dates and brown sugar. What the heck was I thinking. I'm sure my tongue will be missing that tomorrow but, not quite as much as my desire to be healthy. I love controlled mayhem. It's who I am.
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease!
Dawn :)
Sunday, March 28, 2010
progress not perfection
March 21, 2010
Weight 156 #
Waist 38"
Hips 39"
Bust 40"
Bicep 14"
Neck 14"
Thigh 21"
March 28, 2010
Weight 154.5 (-1.5#) YEAH!!!!
Waist 37" (-1") YEA!!!!!
Hips 39" (same)
Bust 40" (same)
Biceps 14" (same)
Neck 14" (same)
Thigh 21" (same)
Ok, so I didn't set the world on fire this week but, I did light a match. I'm proud of my success. I had a couple of days where I did not track my points :( but, I did have 5 days that I DID track my points :). Thank you Weight Watchers, Dr. Oz, and Dr. Roizen for getting me through the "slip ups" and bringing me back to my tracking. I WILL NOT beat myself up over my imperfections. They are just trials that I face each and every day, as do we all. I try everyday to remind myself that this is my life. It's not a reality TV program. I will make mistakes. I will have "slip ups". I will want treats that are probably less than healthy for me and that is OK. I will plan the best I can. I will make the next available "YOU-TURN" when things are not as they should be in my eating and exercise program.
So, Easter is coming up next week. I'm trying to focus on the big picture. I mean really, Easter is for us to celebrate the risen Christ. Sometimes I forget that the holiday doesn't exist solely for me to stuff my face and drink too much wine. Who knew??? Anyway, I plan to eat too much. Yeah you heard me. I am planning to over eat on Easter. You ask "how can you plan to over eat and call this a success?" Well, I do. I plan to save my activity points and my flex points. I plan to eat what I want so that I do not feel deprived. But, most of all, I plan that when Easter dinner is over, it is over. As my previous Weight Watcher leader once told me, "It is a HoliDAY, not a HoliWEEK!" This is so true. This is where I have messed up in the past. So, I am planning to prevent this. I WILL make the next available YOU-Turn and get back on track. Not on Monday morning after Easter but, right after my Easter meal. I know that if I say I will not eat any of the high calorie high points foods for Easter that I will set myself up to fail. This is what sends me into that crazy tailspin of negative self talk and beating myself up for who I am. You know, you have done it too...."what's the use?", "my body was just meant to be fat." "i cant stick with anything so, why bother" blah blah blah. I promise not to bore you with the whole list. I have many and they can get kinda harsh on me. So, I will spare us all. Today, I choose HEALTHY!
Again, progress, not perfection.
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease,
Dawn :)
Weight 156 #
Waist 38"
Hips 39"
Bust 40"
Bicep 14"
Neck 14"
Thigh 21"
March 28, 2010
Weight 154.5 (-1.5#) YEAH!!!!
Waist 37" (-1") YEA!!!!!
Hips 39" (same)
Bust 40" (same)
Biceps 14" (same)
Neck 14" (same)
Thigh 21" (same)
Ok, so I didn't set the world on fire this week but, I did light a match. I'm proud of my success. I had a couple of days where I did not track my points :( but, I did have 5 days that I DID track my points :). Thank you Weight Watchers, Dr. Oz, and Dr. Roizen for getting me through the "slip ups" and bringing me back to my tracking. I WILL NOT beat myself up over my imperfections. They are just trials that I face each and every day, as do we all. I try everyday to remind myself that this is my life. It's not a reality TV program. I will make mistakes. I will have "slip ups". I will want treats that are probably less than healthy for me and that is OK. I will plan the best I can. I will make the next available "YOU-TURN" when things are not as they should be in my eating and exercise program.
So, Easter is coming up next week. I'm trying to focus on the big picture. I mean really, Easter is for us to celebrate the risen Christ. Sometimes I forget that the holiday doesn't exist solely for me to stuff my face and drink too much wine. Who knew??? Anyway, I plan to eat too much. Yeah you heard me. I am planning to over eat on Easter. You ask "how can you plan to over eat and call this a success?" Well, I do. I plan to save my activity points and my flex points. I plan to eat what I want so that I do not feel deprived. But, most of all, I plan that when Easter dinner is over, it is over. As my previous Weight Watcher leader once told me, "It is a HoliDAY, not a HoliWEEK!" This is so true. This is where I have messed up in the past. So, I am planning to prevent this. I WILL make the next available YOU-Turn and get back on track. Not on Monday morning after Easter but, right after my Easter meal. I know that if I say I will not eat any of the high calorie high points foods for Easter that I will set myself up to fail. This is what sends me into that crazy tailspin of negative self talk and beating myself up for who I am. You know, you have done it too...."what's the use?", "my body was just meant to be fat." "i cant stick with anything so, why bother" blah blah blah. I promise not to bore you with the whole list. I have many and they can get kinda harsh on me. So, I will spare us all. Today, I choose HEALTHY!
Again, progress, not perfection.
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease,
Dawn :)
Sunday, March 21, 2010
embarrassed....
Yeah, I am. I am embarrassed that I have no weight loss to report since January. I have actually gained 3 pounds. Sadness! I'm sad because I let my weight embarrass me. I'm sad that I haven't posted for fear of embarrassment. Now, after typing that I'm embarrassed that I let my weight control me. NO MORE! I control me. Here it is. I make mistakes and bad choices at times. I have no need to be embarrassed over it. This journey is all about that. It's about encouragement, giving and receiving. It's about being human. It's about this weight journey that many of us face. I WILL help others by first helping myself.
so, here it is. I'm putting it all out there.
Height 5' 3/4" (hoping i have a few years before this changes)
Weight 156 #
Waist 38"
Hips 39"
Bust 40"
I thought I was an apple shape. Uh, I'm seeing that I am more of a rectangle :)
Bicep 14"
Neck 14"
Thigh 21"
There it is. The good, the bad, and the ugly. It's all me :)
Praise God, and thanks to all my friends and family who support me!
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease,
Dawn
so, here it is. I'm putting it all out there.
Height 5' 3/4" (hoping i have a few years before this changes)
Weight 156 #
Waist 38"
Hips 39"
Bust 40"
I thought I was an apple shape. Uh, I'm seeing that I am more of a rectangle :)
Bicep 14"
Neck 14"
Thigh 21"
There it is. The good, the bad, and the ugly. It's all me :)
Praise God, and thanks to all my friends and family who support me!
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease,
Dawn
Thursday, January 7, 2010
well....
have not been able to get my walk in for a few days. why you ask??? well, let me tell you. i know Dr. oz and Dr. Roizen say "no excuses" on the thirty minute walk. I tried! really i did. Oh yeah, i was going to tell you why i haven't walked.....gout! yeah you heard me, i have GOUT! what the heck? how in the world do i have gout. i don't eat any meat other than seafood. yes, that's right! I am pescatarian. I thought that would be good for me and in some ways it has been. My HDL has went from 39 to 60 since last year. I think that was probably due to the additional intake of Omega-3's from the fish. OK, and maybe the couple of glasses of red wine I was having a week. Well, today I have learned that Meat and SEAFOOD can increase your risk of high uric acid levels which cause gout. So, i have been toying with the idea of becoming a VEGETARIAN. Yes, even at the risk of having to hear over and over how crazy that is, are you some "animal lover", you can die from that, and let me tell you, i have heard them all! anyway, i was also reading that OATMEAL, ASPARAGUS, SPINACH, CAULIFLOWER, BEANS, AND PEAS can increase uric acid. Wow, so what am i to eat??? I want to eat healthy and I seriously want to lose these last 30 pounds but, I DO NOT WANT TO EVER HAVE A GOUT ATTACK AGAIN. Terrible pain. I mean it hurt bad enough to let Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen down so you know it was bad.
So, here's my question for Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen......What the heck should I be eating???? Please help me figure this out.
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease,
Dawn :)
have not been able to get my walk in for a few days. why you ask??? well, let me tell you. i know Dr. oz and Dr. Roizen say "no excuses" on the thirty minute walk. I tried! really i did. Oh yeah, i was going to tell you why i haven't walked.....gout! yeah you heard me, i have GOUT! what the heck? how in the world do i have gout. i don't eat any meat other than seafood. yes, that's right! I am pescatarian. I thought that would be good for me and in some ways it has been. My HDL has went from 39 to 60 since last year. I think that was probably due to the additional intake of Omega-3's from the fish. OK, and maybe the couple of glasses of red wine I was having a week. Well, today I have learned that Meat and SEAFOOD can increase your risk of high uric acid levels which cause gout. So, i have been toying with the idea of becoming a VEGETARIAN. Yes, even at the risk of having to hear over and over how crazy that is, are you some "animal lover", you can die from that, and let me tell you, i have heard them all! anyway, i was also reading that OATMEAL, ASPARAGUS, SPINACH, CAULIFLOWER, BEANS, AND PEAS can increase uric acid. Wow, so what am i to eat??? I want to eat healthy and I seriously want to lose these last 30 pounds but, I DO NOT WANT TO EVER HAVE A GOUT ATTACK AGAIN. Terrible pain. I mean it hurt bad enough to let Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen down so you know it was bad.
So, here's my question for Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen......What the heck should I be eating???? Please help me figure this out.
Love, Peace, and don't cook with Grease,
Dawn :)
Friday, January 1, 2010
New Years Day 2010
I am so grateful for yet another year and I look forward to making this upcoming year a happy and healthy one.
I did my walk. Even though I decided not to officially start with the Waist Management until tomorrow, I still did my 30 min walk. Let me tell you that it is 20 degrees in southern Ohio. Yes, I did say 20 degrees. EWWW so very bitter out there. Note to self....Wear a scarf and put on my Snuggies if I go outside for my walk again.
I made the Mediterranean Tilapia. (yes you are right. There is no recipe for that in the book. It is for chicken but, I do not eat any meat except seafood so I adapted!) At fist I was just going to throw my hands up in the air and say well there are not enough choices that are vegetarian so I can't do this. Well, the new me decided to adapt the recipe a bit and make it work. Actually, Steve says, "You're going to school to be a dietitian. Can't you make something close in calories and with similar fat, protein, and carbs and make it work?" Wow, I hate it when he is right but, he was. How simple and now I feel better already because I am setting myself up for success. Anyway, I made 4 servings of the Mediterranean Tilapia and I put it in individual containers to freeze so that I have it on hand for a quick dinner.
So, I have my meals planned for tomorrow.....
Breakfast - oatmeal, skim milk, pear, and coffeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Snack - Lite peach yogurt, 1/2 cup peaches, 1TBS raisins.
Lunch- Mixed greens, red bell pepper, mushrooms, snap peas, 5oz can tuna, 6 walnuts, with a dressing made from 3tsp balsamic vinegar, 1tsp olive oil, and a pack of splenda.
Snack - Pear and 1/2 oz of walnuts.
Dinner - Mediterranean Tilapia with Herbed white beans and maybe a glass of red wine depending on my hankering :)
Snack - Popcorn
That is as far as I have gotten. Hopefully I will plan out my exercise for the week. I HAVE to be a bit organized because school starts back Monday but, I am learning that it is OK for adjustments to the plan as needed. a YOU-turn :)
Love, Peace, and don't cook with grease :)
I did my walk. Even though I decided not to officially start with the Waist Management until tomorrow, I still did my 30 min walk. Let me tell you that it is 20 degrees in southern Ohio. Yes, I did say 20 degrees. EWWW so very bitter out there. Note to self....Wear a scarf and put on my Snuggies if I go outside for my walk again.
I made the Mediterranean Tilapia. (yes you are right. There is no recipe for that in the book. It is for chicken but, I do not eat any meat except seafood so I adapted!) At fist I was just going to throw my hands up in the air and say well there are not enough choices that are vegetarian so I can't do this. Well, the new me decided to adapt the recipe a bit and make it work. Actually, Steve says, "You're going to school to be a dietitian. Can't you make something close in calories and with similar fat, protein, and carbs and make it work?" Wow, I hate it when he is right but, he was. How simple and now I feel better already because I am setting myself up for success. Anyway, I made 4 servings of the Mediterranean Tilapia and I put it in individual containers to freeze so that I have it on hand for a quick dinner.
So, I have my meals planned for tomorrow.....
Breakfast - oatmeal, skim milk, pear, and coffeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Snack - Lite peach yogurt, 1/2 cup peaches, 1TBS raisins.
Lunch- Mixed greens, red bell pepper, mushrooms, snap peas, 5oz can tuna, 6 walnuts, with a dressing made from 3tsp balsamic vinegar, 1tsp olive oil, and a pack of splenda.
Snack - Pear and 1/2 oz of walnuts.
Dinner - Mediterranean Tilapia with Herbed white beans and maybe a glass of red wine depending on my hankering :)
Snack - Popcorn
That is as far as I have gotten. Hopefully I will plan out my exercise for the week. I HAVE to be a bit organized because school starts back Monday but, I am learning that it is OK for adjustments to the plan as needed. a YOU-turn :)
Love, Peace, and don't cook with grease :)
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