Bed ridden...sort of!

So I had my wisdom teeth and another tooth (oh yeah, that's five teeth) pulled on Thursday and leave it to me to still be feeling the effects of it!  It wasn't just a teeth extraction, it took oral sugery to get those suckers out!  LOL! 

I'm feeling fatigued because I haven't been getting enough sleep; I just started drinking more liquids which is very necessary after oral surgery (no, I hadn't been drinking much), the antibiotics have been making my mouth dry and I haven't been eating much, which is not good!  All in all, I'm doing myself more harm than good.

This recovery is keeping me from the gym and I feel guilty about it, but I should recover so I can get back to my gym routine. 

Good news:  I've lost 16 pounds total!  I can't tell I've lost weight, but my mom and I went shopping at Lane Bryant and I got a smaller size in those boy shorts they're selling.  That should at least give me something to smile about. 

Back on track

So I haven't looked at the scale in while.  My eating habits have been off and I haven't been to the gym as often as I need to be.  I'm upset at myself because I looked at when I started (in November) and where I am now and it's no where near where I wanted to be. 

The good news is that I'm starting to get back on track (will be going to the gym today) and even better news!  Friday is my last day on the job.  I have been in PR for about 2.5 years and I've disliked every minute of it.  I am going to be attending culinary school in May and I'm so excited.  I don't like to cook, but I love to bake so I'm going for baking and patisserie.  I'm going to be around tons of sweets so I definitely want to love weight while on this new journey.

It's definitely scary for me, but going back to school and moving to a new city is just what I need to get my life on the track that's right for me.  I think things will be different for me in a new city in terms of physically, emotionally and mentally (no, I'm not crazy, LOL) working on me.  Perhaps I can squeeze some love in there as well!  We'll see! 

Uh Oh!

So I haven't been doing well since my 10 pound weight loss.  I haven't been eating well or exercising much! 

I just moved in with my sister for a couple of months (I'm moving to another city soon) and it's very hard for me to create a routine in a new place.  When I was living on my own I had the gym in my apartment and my commute to work wasn't as far so I could work out in the morning (which I loved)! 

My sister lives in a house where there are no affordable gyms close by and it's more difficult for me to get up in the morning to work out because there commute is so long that I have to get up much earlier for work!

I really have to get back on track.  Does anyone know where I can go to find a weekly weight loss and strength training routine!  I love routine and feel that is what's going to help me lose the weight!

Help!   

10 POUNDS LIGHTER!

YEEESSS!  I HAVE LOST 10 POUNDS, COUNT THEM 10 POUNDS! 

On a sad note, I'm really bad about being consistent with my postings.  Note to self: add consistency in my blog to my News Year's resolution.  I know it 's already February, but it's still early in the year...work with me here!

Now , back to the good news: I'VE LOST 10 POUNDS!!  Despite Xmas and Thanksgiving blowing my work, I've managed to get back on track and lose a few.   At first I was upset that after three months (almost) I've only lost 10 pounds, but hey, I could have gained 10 pounds so I'm throwing the complaints out the window. 

I had to move out of my apartment this week so I can honestly say I haven't exercised, but now that I'm settled in my new place I'll have to find a place to work out.  I'm not big on joining gyms, so I may look into a local rec center or the YMCA. 

I DEFINITELY HAVE A REASON TO SMILE TODAY! 

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Hi everyone, HAPPY NEW YEAR!  I probably should have written that yesterday, but hey, it's better late than never.

So Christmas really got to me and I'm soooo off track.  My mother is still in town visiting (she's a teacher so they get more time off) and we've been going out to eat a lot lately and it's not healthy places either.  I love my mother and like spending time with her, but I have to get back to doing what I was doing in 2007 to lose the weight so today I'm back on track!  I just have to.

So a co-worker got married on Saturday and since the per head costs were so expensive she could only allow those co-workers with significant others to bring dates.  Guess who was the only one without a date???  Oh yeah, me!  It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but I did feel a little lonely and it reminded me that I've never had a boyfriend.  I'M 25 AND NEVER HAD A BOYFRIEND!  I know I'm not the only one like me, but I can't help but to think it has to do with my weight.  I know it's not all true because there are plenty of full-figured women who have no problems with the opposite sex, but we live in such a materialistic, visual-appeal-is-all-that-matters society that it's difficult for women like me in the dating world.  Don't get me wrong I don't have low self-esteem, but I do have insecurities and can sometimes use a confidence boost.  It's moments like those (the wedding) that make me feel like "the fat girl" more than ever.

I have to get out of that mentality, stat!  

It's been a while

So it's definitely been a while.  I was very motivated before Thanksgiving and instead of gaining weight I actually lost a pound.  That puts me at 241 down from 245.

Sounds great right?  Wrong.  I started about a month ago and I've only lost four pounds!!!  Ugh.  I was on a great track, but the next week I gained some weight from...well ladies, you understand, and I had to get that weight off again. 

That's okay because I did say one pound at a time.  Hey, it could be worse, I could have gained weight instead of lost it. 

I absolutely love to snack so if you have any suggestions on snacking healthy I would really appreciate it.  I'm not a raw veggies and dip kind of girl so anything other than that would be awesome! 

Well, I'm off!

See ya!  

Weigh in time

Hi all, long time no talk.  I really didn't have much to say between my last post and now so I decided to wait for my first official weigh in to post. 

So, I decided to weigh myself every Monday morning and when I stepped on the scale this wonderful day I found that I am down THREE POUNDS!!!   (raises hands in victory)  It's all thanks to exercise, eating healthy foods and smaller portions.  Of course I realize that during the first week of weightloss you tend to lose more than usual and then you slowly even out to one to two pounds a week, but that's okay, I said one pound at a time and I am at three!  Feel free to let me toot my own horn, at least today. 

Now, here comes the hard part: Thanksgiving!  This time I've decided not to deny myself anything; I'll just deny myself extreme portions!  I definitely know I'm not going to sample everything in my face, but if I want some cake I'll get a very small slice; simple as that.  There is no way I can be on such a great track and blow it all in one hour so my will power will just have to kick in this year. 

If I don't hear from you, have a Happy Thanksgiving, be safe on the road, in the air or however you travel and enjoy this time with your loved ones! 

Thank You For Your Support

I definitely didn't plan on blogging today, seeing how I just began my weight loss plan yesterday, but after reading these words of encouragement I had to blog. 

We all know how it feels to be the "fat one" in a skinny world (actually it's not skinny since the average size is 14, but I digress), so I am thrilled and absolutely PROUD to see so many of you loving yourself and going on this journey.  I can't thank you enough for encouraging me even though you're going through your own struggles.  It goes to show how great a community EP can be.

Again, thank you so much; you've just made me shed tears of joy!    This is the only crying symbol I could find so imagine it's a happy face with tears, lol! 

My First Post...A new start

So I just turned 25 on October 28 and I truly had to reflect on my life so far.  Some parts of my life have fallen into, place but my weight can't even be associated with the word "fallen."  Let me tell you my weight has plagued me for as long as I can remember and I'm just freaking tired of it!  

Okay, so here's my goal: TO NOT BE OVERWEIGHT BY THE TIME I TURN 26!  Don't get me wrong, I don't want to be skinny (I so wouldn't wear skinny well), but I don't want to be obese; a size 10 is perfect.  There, you go; pretty simple goal, but I know it's going to be a difficult execution. 

I know so many of you reading this (hopefully you are reading this) blog understand what I'm about to face, so words of encouragement are welcomed!   I know through prayer and support I'll accomplish my goal; I just have to achieve it one pound at a time!

Okay...here I go!  Wish me luck!