Pedometer

So I got my pedometer working (I think).  I'm now recording my steps at the end of every day.  I figure if I can hit 10,000 steps in one day, I have to find a way to reward myself.  Monday was 3410 and Tuesday was 964 (don't think it was working right on Tuesday).  It's 6pm on Wednesday, and right now I'm at 1383, so now I know where my baseline is.  I've always been curious as to how many steps I actually take in a day.  As I said in my previous post, I'm not sure how accurate this thing is, as I bought it on clearance at Target, but it's better than nothing.  I'm down 2 pounds since I "restarted" and I'm very happy about that.  2 pounds is 2 pounds. 

Well, here's to hopefully another pound this week. 

Sunday night

So overall I think I had a good week.  I kept track of ALL of my points, even all weekend, which is definitely my weak point.  I hope my efforts show on the scale tomorrow morning.  Either way, when I went to the grocery store, I definitely stocked up on better foods  so I can be better prepared throughout the week.  I usually end up saving my flex points for one or two days during the week, but this week I tended to use maybe a few each day, and I did't use them all up, so I think that's a good thing.  I also have a pedometer now, so I'm trying to figure out how to work it (not a high-tech one...I got it for $1 at Target!).  Wish my luck with that one.

Anyways, I am SO thankful that this is a 4 day week.  I think I've decided to take an entire week off in August (eventhough we won't be leaving for our vacation until Tuesday afternoon)...I need a few mental health days where I do NOT check my work email or log onto the messenger service we use.  By that point, there will be someone else helping me out, and I think they can survive a week without me.  I haven't had more than 2 days off work since I got married, almost 3 years ago!

Well, I should get going.  I need to put the laundry away and get to bed at a decent time, as I did not get to catch up on my deprived sleep all weekend.

short one tonight

Short blog tonight.  Brent and I went to a wonderful wedding this weekend (I got to wear my new dress too!) and I'll post pictures when I have a chance to get them onto my computer.  I did ok with my eating....not great, but ok.  I only ate about 1/3 of my food at the reception, if that.  I filled up on the salad first.  I did have a few drinks, but there wasn't much alcohol in them.  I did save all of my flex points for that night, so I did have those as a back up.  This week is going pretty well.  I've already used up 5 of my flex points, but that's ok.  I will probably use a few more tomorrow though, since there will be strawberry filled cake due to a coworker getting a new job.  However, I can be happy with half of a slice instead of a whole slice.  For dinner tonight I made spaghetti and meatballs, but I used the super lean meat, loaded the sauce with fresh veggies, and used whole-wheat pasta.  I'm stuffed, and only ate about 2 cups of it! 

Anyways, I need to get to sleep...tomorrow is my LONG day of the week.

"Nothing tastes as good as thin feels."

Tuesday

Today went really well with my points.  At work we had a drug rep, and I was worried about what to eat.  However, they had this awesome mushroom and pepper wrap that had lite dressing on it, and no cheese.  I had that and 1/4 cup of potato salad.  It was yummy, and a total of 5 points!  For dinner we had marinated chicken and corn.  I was still hungry after dinner, and instead of going for the cookies, I actually had more vegetables, which in turn were only 1 point.  With 4 points left for the day, I was sort of stuck what to have.  Then I remembered we have this blueberry frozen yogurt in the freezer, so I finished off my points with that.

I also drank my entire water bottle today, which was a goal of mine.  Even if it takes me all day, that's a ton more than I was drinking before.  Once my bladder adjusts (I must have peed 15 times today!), I'll try to finish my bottle before the end of work, then maybe by lunchtime.  It's a work in progress!

That's it for now, I have to go to sleep, I have a hearing tomorrow at 8am over the phone!

woah long time

So uhh...yeah, it's been a REALLY long time since I've been on here, and boy am I feeling it.  But...rather than feel pity on myself for not keeping up with things, today is a new day, and a new outlook.  I've kept track of my points again today, and it feels good to know that I'm back on track.  I have no excuse for laziness in not keeping up with my program, but the only thing I can do is put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward.  Work has been very stressful, but within the next month I will be getting some help, so hopefully that will alleviate my stress and workload.  I've found it very difficult to maintain my program while at this new position, but I'm bound and determined to get back on track.  I may need some support (ok, a lot of support), but I'm here to stay. 

I will leave this with a quote that my mom told me that has stuck with me throughout my journey...

"Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels."  :)

February updates

So it's been awhile since I posted.  Things have just been so hectic with work, so I thought I'd take a few minutes to update.  I'm having trouble recording everything that I eat.  I know I don't go over my points for the week, but I'm still lacking motivation in writing anything down.  Any suggestions to get my motivation back up?  I'm still waiting to get my photo ID at the local college so I can start going back to the gym...that's something I'd like to try to do before the end of the month.  Work is going ok, but stressful...I find that I'm not eating lunch until 2-3:00 every day.  I keep my hunger at bay by eating a Special K bar in the morning and drinking lots of water, and I try not to eat dinner too late, but often I don't eat dinner until after 8.

But anyways, that's what's up with me.  Not a whole lot to report.  Oh, I somehoe managed to break my closet rod in my closet, so after I got a new one installed, it gave me an excuse to go through all of my clothes.  It really gave me some perspective into how many clothes I have that don't fit me (too big) anymore.

Here's to keeping the weight coming off!

Ugh!

So I had a REALLY rough day at work today.  It got so bad that while I was trying to eat lunch, I could hardly force myself to finish it because my stomach was just in knots.  I managed to finish my lean cuisine, but couldn't eat my yogurt.  The hubby took me out to the pub tonight to try to cheer me up, and I was able to enjoy my steak salad and I had one beer, so I still have to calculate my points for tonight, but I do feel a little bit better.  It's a big change from before, because I used to be an emotional eater, and would eat at the first sign of stress.  Any more though, I do the opposite, and I don't eat because my stomach is in such knots.  I'm going to have to work on that.

For now though, I'm still on program, and will continue to be.  I have to go grocery shopping this weekend, and plan on getting lots of veggies.  I'm making dinner for my parents on Sunday night, and am going to use one of my favorite WW recipies out of my cookbook...Chicken with apples and cider :)  (if anyone wants the recipe, let me know and I will post it.)

That's all for now!

YES!

A happy post today!  I weighed in this morning, and I'm down another pound!  I was worried about yesterday, because weekends are always harder to me, but I had about 25 extra flex points, so I was still able to stay within my program.

I'm going shopping for new jeans today!  None of mine fit me right anymore!

Wednesday

So this will not be a very long blog, as it is already almost 11pm.  I was SO busy at work today, that I didn't get to eat lunch until about 2:00, but it did help me make it until dinner (which I finished eating about 1/2 an hour ago).  I should be back on schedule tomorrow. 

I went to my Aikido (martial art) class tonight, and had an excellent workout.  The instructor picked me to work with all night!  I got a lot of one on one technique work, which will help me to prepare for my test next month. 

I stayed within my points range today, and even had to find 3 points worth of food after supper!  I thoroughly enjoyed my Smart Ones Cookie Dough ice cream dessert!

First blog

Sooo...not sure if anyone will read this or not, but I figured I could use this as a place just to journal how I am doing, and any good/bad things going on with my weight loss journey.

Today was hard at work.  I drank coffee on my way in (with Spenda, of course!) and didn't even get to eat my Special K bar until about 10.  I finally sat down to eat lunch around 3.  I was starving by the time I came home at 7:30!  So I ate a 100 calorie pack of cheetos, and my husband wanted pizza.  I was tempted to eat my four slices (that would have been half of a large pizza!) but instead I ate three, and they were all loaded with veggies and thin crust, so I was able to stay within my points range today.  Go me!  Tomorrow night we have class, so I get to add 5 points to my daily intake.  That makes exercise even more worthwhile!

More later...must to go bed now.