11/08/2008 11:04
130's Happy Dance!
Hellooooooo 130's again! I got on the scale today and was 135.6....woohoo! Less than a week ago I was 144.6...my goodness, I WAS really bloated from all those carbs/salt/sugar I was pigging out on! I have been in hard-core mode this week to try to drop what I gained just as quick.
Now for reality, I'm going to a baby shower today and am going to allow myself to have some carbs (aka pizza). I'm letting myself have this because I'm going to also allow myself a cocktail...or two... this evening and have learned I need starchy carbs in my system when I have a cocktail...so be it!
So, the scale change tomorrow but today I will celebrate loss!
11/04/2008 21:24
Blowfish is Swimming
It's been a good couple of days. I've been drinking my water which has me running to the potty regularly. Has anyone ever noticed when you start drinking lots of water at the beginning, it's like that? Then after a while you're body gets used to it and you're not swimming in water as much. That's how it is for me anyway...
Food wise, been doing the high-protein/low carb thing which works great for me. I think I was temporarily bloated from the binging I did this past week so it's coming off fast initially. Got on the scale today and saw 140.0....woohoo! Now show me the 130's again!!!
11/03/2008 07:31
Riding the Weight Loss RollorCoaster
Wow...time flies...can't believe it's been so long since I've been on EP! Well, I just got off the scale and with a loud groan, I stepped off DISGUSTED! 
I've put it on honestly...eating whatever my heart desires, not exercising, not drinking my water regularly. I'd say five of the last 10+ pounds I've put on has been in the past week and a half. I went into the "I don't care mode". For motivation, I scheduled a weigh-in for myself in two weeks. I just have to remember, I've done it before and I can do it again. *sigh* It's a never ending battle...I know this and I just need to get over it.
On a happy note, I had a nice summer keeping busy, having fun with friends. Two weeks ago I went to a Tina Turner concert which was awesome! Then in the same week went to the Oprah Convention in San Francisco which was excellent. Went to seminars given by Nate Berkus, Stacy London, Suze Orman, Peter Walsh and a surprise appearance by the woman herself, Oprah!!! All were great speakers...what an awesome experience.
Now back to reality...losing weight...woohoo
05/04/2008 16:05
40 and at Goal :)
Back from Vegas, officially 40, and at Goal! Vegas was a lot of fun filled with shopping, great dinners, and dancing all night long. I still can't believe I'm 40 but I there's nothing I can do about it...so I guess I just have to accept it....ha!
As far as my diet goes even though I reached my goal, I still want to lose a few more and have exercise goals I want to reach. But currently, I can't eat ANYTHING! I am sooooo sick! Thank god I had Gatorade at home because that's about all I can keep in me...ugh! The worst of it was that I thought I was feeling better yesterday and had a first date with this guy I was really looking forward to meeting. Then as we sat down for lunch, it hit me like a ton of bricks...I felt like I was going to die!!! It was awful! Sweats, dizzy, thought I was going to pass out. I finally had to tell him that I was feeling really bad...I couldn't eat any of my lunch. I've been on lockdown at home since 
04/07/2008 22:21
Sin City Motivation
I got on the scale this morning and saw a number I hadn't seen in a while...135! Woohoo!!! With two weeks left till I celebrate my 40th in Sin City, my motivation is high. I couple of pounds at this weight makes a big difference on what I can or cannot wear. Next weekend will be the weekend to start pulling outfits together so my eye is on the ball this week. Drinking my water, sticking to my plan, and let the chips fall where they may.
03/16/2008 15:44
Weight Loss 101 Rules of Engagement
Weight Loss 101 Rules of Engagement:
- Drink LOTS of water!
- Get some exercise in everyday. I've been just walking everyday at work during lunch but it seems to really make a difference.
- Do not eat massive amounts of Ben & Jerry's ice cream and cookies.
Seems simple enough. Last Thursday, I was four pounds heavier...then I went back to my three simple rules and voila...hellloooooo 130's!
So my motivation for the next 30 days is....VEGAS! Last May when I was there, I was 12 pounds lighter and had a bunch of fun outfits ala Vegas Style 
If I can lose even half that amount in the next month, I'll be happy!
02/17/2008 11:20
Caligal On Her Way Down
Just got back from a last minute trip to Reno, Nevada...."The Biggest Little City in the World". A friend had a free room up there so I said what the heck and had my bags packed to leave right after work on Friday. I was a good girl and brought my protein shakes but of course, there were tempations.
The first night, my friend and I split a turkey burger. I felt good about that decision 
By midnight, I was starving again but nothing was open to grab a quick and easy "bad for ya" snack. The Weight Loss Gods must have watching over me or I would have got the most yummy, delicious thing I could find! Instead when we went back to our room, I gulped down a protein shake and went to bed.
All in all, I've done pretty good the last two weeks...not perfect...but good enough to report that I am 4 pounds down...woohoo!
02/12/2008 23:42
One Day at a Time
Although I'm still dreaming about eating carbs, the carbs that got my bootie back where it is...cookies, ice cream, McDonalds, Starbucks frapuccinos and scones....I didn't succumb! I made it through the day having my protein shakes and a delicious Crab/Shrimp Louie Salad (dressing on the side). I even got a couple mile walk in too!
Just gotta focus on getting through one day at a time...one day of success
02/09/2008 18:13
Saturday Blahs
Just sitting here on a beautiful Saturday afternoon feeling 'blah' watching the Millionaire Matchmaker show...which reminds me...Valentine's Day is right around the corner...another year of being single on Valentine's Day...oh yippee 
I've been doing ok on my diet...haven't been 100% perfect but the scale is going down a bit. Weigh-in is next Saturday so there's time to work on that scale going down. As proven before, I've noticed when I drink all of my water for the day...the scale drops. So gulp, gulp, gulp! My friend did tell me last night that she could tell in my face that I've lost some weight so that made me feel good.
Might go out tonight and do some gambling...maybe I'll hit the "big one" and be able to retire early...wouldn't that be nice!
01/31/2008 21:00
Two in Two
I went for my weigh in today and lost exactly two pounds in the last two weeks. On the positive side, at least it was a loss AND I get to see the 140's again! Woohoo! Thank God!
But.....I know I could do a lot better with my eating and exercise~
