tracey

My local newspaper is sponsoring a weight loss competition in my area. Competitors weigh in weekly, and have their pictures and progress noted in the newspaper weekly for a 13 week period. I made a phone call to the “Healthplex” to find out more information. I was shocked to find that out that they have a full gym, pilates and aerobics classes, as well as personal trainers. (This is all located at our local hospital!!!) I talked to a really nice person about the challenge, and about the possibility of me joining in. Tomorrow morning I have a free consultation with a weight loss physician who will advise me as to the best course to take with my weight loss. It’s kind of disconcerting to consider following through with this, but I’m gonna get my guts together and see what I can do.

So yesterday I ended up cheating. Not too badly, and I’m choosing to not beat myself up over it. I ate a corn dog and nachos for supper. I was a bit tired of salad. So, I’m just gonna go to the grocery store and stock up on healthy food choices. I’ll also exercise more today. We all make choices. Some good, some bad. I guess the best we can do is to learn from our choices, and make future decisions accordingly.

I had a VERY bad day yesterday. I was stressed out, and upset, and I had this horrible urge to eat at a local pizza buffet, and cram all I could eat into my system until I couldn’t move. Then, my conscience slipped in (my 13 year old daughter) who reminded me of the message I told her to tell me when I wanted to indulge. That would be to remind me ofr how sick I get when I cheat. My body has gotten so used to me eating healthy food that wen I overindulge, I end up bloated and feeling icky for hours.  Then, she told me that she didn’t want pizza, so we ended up going out to eat at a local buffet with lots of yummy salad toppings. I indulged there, on steamed cabbage, steamed broccoli and cauliflower (with no butter added). The salad was yummy, and there were the most luscious ripe strawberries imaginable. And to top off the meal, my daughter treated me to frozen yogurt.  IMAGINE! I left feeling satisfied, I had no more urge to cheat, and my daughter and I had a great time together.

Made it the mile yesterday. I was quite proud of my kids. They kept me so aggravated (trying to do the workout with me and picking at each other) that by the time the mile marker came around, I was shocked.

Yesterday I used the walking DVD again.I made it to ALMOST a mile. Today I plan to get it to a mile, and stay at a mile for about a week. My oldest daughter worked out with me every few minutes, walking to and from her room to me in the living room so see if I was still moving. My baby watched intently and I had to coo to her while I exercised, but she enjoyed it with me. Now, obviously since I can exercise with my baby hanging out with me proves that there are NO EXCUSES to missing out on daily exercise. If I can do it as lazy as I am, then anyone can do it!

My daughter and I tried out the walking DVD yesterday. I lasted about 10 minutes, walked about 1/2 a mile. I intend to keep up with it every day. I really want this badly. I know I need to jump start my weight loss again.

My daughter surprised me this weekend. She wanted me to buy a Pilates DVD so I did, and I bought a walking video. Unfortunately, on Father’s Day I ate WAYYYYYY too much salad at a restaurant and ended up nursing my tummy while SHE tried out my walking video. But, I did try out a little bit of Yoga Friday night. My toddler thought it was funny, and decided to try out some new movements on her tubby, chubby, adorable baby legs. I think she did better than I did. ’sigh’

Hubby has taken the scales away from me. I weighed myself too early, and got frustrated by no magical 80 pound weight loss. So, the scales are gone, and I am on my own to behave. ’sigh’

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Tracey

I have lost 17 pounds, and right about now is where I call it quits with a diet. But, so far, so good. I don’t have much time to cook, but my kids are helping me out by making me salads at night, or helping me cook chicken and veggies. I’m blessed that they will help do that while I take care of my toddler. Yesterday was my 41st birthday. I am giving myself a gift. The gift of a change of lifestyle. I want to live to see my three daughters grow up (13, 11, and 16months). I intend to lose a lot of weight. I already feel a difference. I have given up caffeine, and I feel better already. I am drinking lots of water daily, and I am getting a lot of support from my family. I would love to find a buddy online to support and encourage. Hang in there everyone. We can all achieve our goals if we work at it.

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