We returned around 9pm from an AMAZING trip to Canada. I will definitely elaborate later, but it was just fantastic, and i've really come back with a better attitude about a lot of things. I'm ready to tackle whatever comes at work, work through some of my work issues with a refreshed mind, and darnit if i'm not so inspired by the foods we ate on this trip that i'm itching to get in the kitchen and cook up some tasty healthy meals for us!
We have wonderful WONDERFUL friends who hosted us for five nights, and we did a couple of nights on our own as well. We haven't been on a week-long vacation since our honeymoon - and have decided it's now a mandatory to do that at least once each year, instead of a bunch of short vacations!
We're thinking of a trip in December - for my 30th. Originally we were going to have a party of some sort, but now we've got the travel bug. I'd love some ideas for destination ideas around Christmas that aren't over the top expensive!
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008
My own two month challenge!
After several weeks of really not knowing how to get serious about my eating because of endless weeks of crazy commitments, work, and social happenings, i'm back and ready to go.
I am officially trying REALLY hard not to plan up my evenings, and instead penciling in time for workouts, meal planning, and mental health.
My goal is to lose 15 pounds before we go to Toronto on the 22nd of July. That's six weeks away. I sure hope I can do that. And I'd like to be 20 pounds down by mid-August. I'll be sure to update regularly, but I don't FEEL good these days. And I need to find more energy, fit into my clothes better and just generally feel better about myself.
Here's to yet one more try!
I am officially trying REALLY hard not to plan up my evenings, and instead penciling in time for workouts, meal planning, and mental health.
My goal is to lose 15 pounds before we go to Toronto on the 22nd of July. That's six weeks away. I sure hope I can do that. And I'd like to be 20 pounds down by mid-August. I'll be sure to update regularly, but I don't FEEL good these days. And I need to find more energy, fit into my clothes better and just generally feel better about myself.
Here's to yet one more try!
Monday, March 10, 2008
More of the Same
This morning at weigh in, I stayed the same. AGAIN.
And i'm really really okay with that. I am ashamed of the way I ate this weekend.
Today's a new day though. And i'm working really hard to give myself more work/life balance this week even though i'm busier than ever. I truly think that's the source of my eating desires and pitfalls.
Wish me luck!
And i'm really really okay with that. I am ashamed of the way I ate this weekend.
Today's a new day though. And i'm working really hard to give myself more work/life balance this week even though i'm busier than ever. I truly think that's the source of my eating desires and pitfalls.
Wish me luck!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Switcheroo
After a bit of investigation, I've decided to switch plans to see how that keeps me on task with my meal planning. I'm trying out Spark People for a few weeks to help me track and journal my eating. I'll be counting carbs, calories and fat instead of points, and I really think it will help me get a better grip on what i'm putting in my body. Especially with the carbs - I am a carb fanatic!
Chris and I are going out for Mexican with friends on Saturday night, which is the first potential problem I see - we'll see how it works out with me counting what goes in my mouth.
A guy I was friends with in college is one of the big wigs over there at Spark (they're just a couple of miles from my office!), and I know he's lost a significant amount of weight on their program. Why not try it out! :)
Chris and I are going out for Mexican with friends on Saturday night, which is the first potential problem I see - we'll see how it works out with me counting what goes in my mouth.
A guy I was friends with in college is one of the big wigs over there at Spark (they're just a couple of miles from my office!), and I know he's lost a significant amount of weight on their program. Why not try it out! :)
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Be back tomorrow!
I decided that while I was battling my sickness (and I still am just a little), i'd lay off the blog posting. My appetite is officially back, and I need to get myself back into some good eating habits again. I've decided against weighing in Monday, because this weekend includes alot of out of town guests, eating out, and I haven't been to the gym in two weeks. I am hoping to go back tomorrow.
With several friends visiting this weekend my eating has been off. Mexican food yesterday. Two (yes, tw0) donuts for breakfast this morning. A few beers and chips in there, too. My body is hating me for it today, too. I'm sluggish. And I KNOW now that most of my gastro issues are due to poor eating choices, because my stomach really hasn't bothered me much since Christmas...until today!
Stay tuned for more on Monday when I return to the momentum I had! My cough is almost gone, and I'm looking forward to a grand return to the gym.
With several friends visiting this weekend my eating has been off. Mexican food yesterday. Two (yes, tw0) donuts for breakfast this morning. A few beers and chips in there, too. My body is hating me for it today, too. I'm sluggish. And I KNOW now that most of my gastro issues are due to poor eating choices, because my stomach really hasn't bothered me much since Christmas...until today!
Stay tuned for more on Monday when I return to the momentum I had! My cough is almost gone, and I'm looking forward to a grand return to the gym.
Monday, January 7, 2008
And So It Begins...Again...
A little background on my weight loss journey:
I've always been overweight. It's just something I've always struggled with. I think my first memories of my struggle are from kindergarten. I distinctly recall going swimming with a friend, and realizing my belly was bigger than hers. And so it continued into my childhood. I was always a child who would rather curl up with a book than do something active. My mom used you limit my reading time and FORCE me to go outside.
When I entered high school I had really gotten heavy. By the end of my freshman year I was 5'2" and 190lbs. I started Diet Workshop with my friend Megan and her Mom. I lost 30 pounds, which was a HUGE win for me, over the course of about 5 months. I remember how fat I thought I was at 160, and that continues to be the skinniest I have been since that point.
Of course, the weight came back. Slowly, but surely. When I started college and stopped playing sports, the weight came back. When I met Chris, I wasn't as heavy as I had been before, but at this point, I was refusing to step on a scale. We ate out a LOT. Appetizers at every meal, and dessert too. When I saw photos of myself at my parents 25th wedding anniversary party I broke into tears, because I had no idea how I really looked.
That began my ongoing journey with Weight Watchers. I liked it SO much better than other things i've tried, and I lost about 40 pounds doing it. I've come to terms with the fact that i'll never be skinny, but on my wedding day I felt beautiful.
Since then it's been a struggle. It's hard to learn to cook for two in a healthy way, when I was so used to cooking for one to lose weight. This time i've realized that I place far too much emphasis on food as a source of entertainment. It can be that in a social setting, but I need to shift my outlook to view eating as a source of energy, not what I do to stay occupied.
And so begins my journey. I hope this time I can maintain it. If you've gotten this far, thanks for reading along. Every ounce of interest and encouragement helps.
I've always been overweight. It's just something I've always struggled with. I think my first memories of my struggle are from kindergarten. I distinctly recall going swimming with a friend, and realizing my belly was bigger than hers. And so it continued into my childhood. I was always a child who would rather curl up with a book than do something active. My mom used you limit my reading time and FORCE me to go outside.
When I entered high school I had really gotten heavy. By the end of my freshman year I was 5'2" and 190lbs. I started Diet Workshop with my friend Megan and her Mom. I lost 30 pounds, which was a HUGE win for me, over the course of about 5 months. I remember how fat I thought I was at 160, and that continues to be the skinniest I have been since that point.
Of course, the weight came back. Slowly, but surely. When I started college and stopped playing sports, the weight came back. When I met Chris, I wasn't as heavy as I had been before, but at this point, I was refusing to step on a scale. We ate out a LOT. Appetizers at every meal, and dessert too. When I saw photos of myself at my parents 25th wedding anniversary party I broke into tears, because I had no idea how I really looked.
That began my ongoing journey with Weight Watchers. I liked it SO much better than other things i've tried, and I lost about 40 pounds doing it. I've come to terms with the fact that i'll never be skinny, but on my wedding day I felt beautiful.
Since then it's been a struggle. It's hard to learn to cook for two in a healthy way, when I was so used to cooking for one to lose weight. This time i've realized that I place far too much emphasis on food as a source of entertainment. It can be that in a social setting, but I need to shift my outlook to view eating as a source of energy, not what I do to stay occupied.
And so begins my journey. I hope this time I can maintain it. If you've gotten this far, thanks for reading along. Every ounce of interest and encouragement helps.
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