Well, the title of this post seems pretty drab and depressing, but actually it's a happy topic. Losing weight.
If you've been keeping up with me, (not too hard, since I don't post a whole lot!!) I started Weight Watchers about a month ago. so far I am down 11.8 pounds as of today. Obviously, that's not official WW weigh-in loss, but I bet i will be at at least that, if not more by weigh in Wednesday.
I have to contribute my success to the WW plan, and to my new running program, C25K. First, the WW plan.
For me, it's easy to follow. you can eat whatever you want, just everything has a value, and you have to decide if you want to fill up your daily allotment (mine is 24) with 3 8-point cupcakes, or if you want to go for some veggies and lower-point value foods. For me, it's like shopping. You have a budget, and you have to prioritize what clothes you like the best and are willing to spend your hard earned cash on. The novelty items tend to find their way back to the shelf, hanger, etc. I'm learning some food is just too "expensive." It works for me.
C25K. Sounds techy. It's not. It's "Couch to 5K." It's basically a running program designed for couch potatoes who have rarely run in their life, unless of course it's to answer the phone, beat someone to the last slice of pizza, etc. I've always been an athlete, but I have NEVER been a runner. I'm bad at it. I'm awkward. My sister always made fun of how I ran when I was younger. Nevertheless, I"m sticking with it. I just started week 4 today, which involved 3 and 5 minute intervals of running. I thought I was going to die during the 5 minute intervals, but obviously, i made it! It's amazing how the running has helped the weight drop, helped improve my mood, energy level, etc. Its even helping to curb my hunger. I'm ending the day with 4 points left over - and that's AFTER i ate an ice cream sandwich. Yay me.
I'm cooking more and finding the Pioneer Woman more interesting by the day. I love her recipes, though many of them are off-limits to me right now, as they are "too expensive." She posted a great looking minestrone recipe last week that I'm planning on making this week. Shouldn't be too many points, if many at all.
I think I'm repeating myself from last time, so I'm going to sign off. This probably wasn't very interesting anyway.
the end.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Life's Lessons
I wish I had more time to devote to my blog.
To be able to chronicle my life, step by step, photo by photo, in such a way that's actually interesting to look at!
To be able to take the time to sit down and document my thoughts as they come to me instead of trying to file them away for "later."
Mid-September I started Weight Watchers. I needed it. After Jimmy's accident, I lost a bunch of weight. Then, after we go tmoved into our home, I "let myself go," and ballooned up to nearly 200 pounds. Yes, nearly 200. I felt gross. So I decided to make a change. And it's working for me. I'm so excited. Weight Watchers is something I can do. It's easy for me. I can eat whatever I want - just as long as I stay within my point allotment for the day. I get 25. So far, it's not hard. I've also startd running. As of this morning, I'm down 10.2 pounds in 3 weeks. We'll see how my "official" weigh in goes tomorrow. I'm hoping for another 5lb lost sticker!! My goal weight is 145. It's a lot to lose and I've got a long way to go, but I think I can do it. No, I KNOW I can do it. I weighed around 150 for most of high school, so I should be able to go back that far. :) It's gonna be awesome.
Faith. Believing in something we cannot see. My faith has really been tested lately. I've had 4 people close to me have complications with their pregnancies. One mis-carried. One had a pre-mature baby who only lived 5 days. One carried the baby nearly full-term, then had a blod clot that released and went to the baby and the baby died. And my 4th friend, her water broke at 20 weeks. By the Grace of God, she was able to keep her baby in until 26 weeks and 3 days (today), then Baby Ty entered the world at 1lb, 15oz and 14" long. TINY. But ALIVE. And PERFECT. Chad & Johna (Mom & Dad) have such a strong and amazing faith - watching them throughout the complications with their baby has been amazing. They have had such great spirits and never faltered from believing God would protect Ty and bring him into this world as a perfect being. In a limited way, I can relate. After Jimmy's accident, while he was in the hospital, I realized - there's no room for doubt. You can ONLY believe. Trusting in God is the only way you'll stay sane. Trusting completely and whole heartedly in the Lord brings peace and comfort.
I admire Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman. I want to cook like her. But healthier. With less butter. :) Actually, I'd love to cook with lots of butter, but I'm sticking with Weight Watchers.
That's all for now.
To be able to chronicle my life, step by step, photo by photo, in such a way that's actually interesting to look at!
To be able to take the time to sit down and document my thoughts as they come to me instead of trying to file them away for "later."
Mid-September I started Weight Watchers. I needed it. After Jimmy's accident, I lost a bunch of weight. Then, after we go tmoved into our home, I "let myself go," and ballooned up to nearly 200 pounds. Yes, nearly 200. I felt gross. So I decided to make a change. And it's working for me. I'm so excited. Weight Watchers is something I can do. It's easy for me. I can eat whatever I want - just as long as I stay within my point allotment for the day. I get 25. So far, it's not hard. I've also startd running. As of this morning, I'm down 10.2 pounds in 3 weeks. We'll see how my "official" weigh in goes tomorrow. I'm hoping for another 5lb lost sticker!! My goal weight is 145. It's a lot to lose and I've got a long way to go, but I think I can do it. No, I KNOW I can do it. I weighed around 150 for most of high school, so I should be able to go back that far. :) It's gonna be awesome.
Faith. Believing in something we cannot see. My faith has really been tested lately. I've had 4 people close to me have complications with their pregnancies. One mis-carried. One had a pre-mature baby who only lived 5 days. One carried the baby nearly full-term, then had a blod clot that released and went to the baby and the baby died. And my 4th friend, her water broke at 20 weeks. By the Grace of God, she was able to keep her baby in until 26 weeks and 3 days (today), then Baby Ty entered the world at 1lb, 15oz and 14" long. TINY. But ALIVE. And PERFECT. Chad & Johna (Mom & Dad) have such a strong and amazing faith - watching them throughout the complications with their baby has been amazing. They have had such great spirits and never faltered from believing God would protect Ty and bring him into this world as a perfect being. In a limited way, I can relate. After Jimmy's accident, while he was in the hospital, I realized - there's no room for doubt. You can ONLY believe. Trusting in God is the only way you'll stay sane. Trusting completely and whole heartedly in the Lord brings peace and comfort.
I admire Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman. I want to cook like her. But healthier. With less butter. :) Actually, I'd love to cook with lots of butter, but I'm sticking with Weight Watchers.
That's all for now.
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