2 more down

Can't blog but for just a second, but I just wanted to report that I am down 2 more pounds!!!! YES!!!!!!  Even my husband said he could tell in my face!!  Well I am off.  I am celebrating my 10 year wedding anniversary today and then off to the beach, be back Monday.

Wish you all the best weekend & stay on track!!!

Kami

They noticed!!

All in all today was a good day.  I actually had someone ask me today if I had lost some weight!  I told her that I had lost about 10-12 pounds and that I was working on it.  That really made me smile.  I can't tell it, but I sure am glad that someone can!! 

I am really tired though lately, I think that my body may be going into some kind of freak melt down from the complete 360 that I have done.  I went from eating any and everything, smoking, and a non-exsistant exercise routine, to eating healthy, no snacking, not smoking, and trying to do some type of exercise atleat 5 times a week.  I know my body is wondering what the hell is going on.  But I expected that to happen.  Don't get me wrong I feel so much better, but I think the sudden change in diet, is just taking some getting used to.  It has is good effects and negative short term effects too. 

I wasn't going to get on the treadmill tonight, but decided against it, and got on it for 30 min.  I am really proud of myself. 

Anyways, hope everyone is still losing!!

Kami

Need to vent...

It's been a couple of days since I have blogged, but I have been kind of busy.  First things first,  I am still doing really well on my journey.  I am happy to report that there is no cheating, and I am feeling good. I am quite proud of myself, usually by this time I have crashed and burned but not this time, I am telling you it's different.

However, I am just a little stressed, and I thought my walk on the treadmill earlier would help, but guess not.  I stayed busy this weekend, trying to get some much needed cleaning done, not your average cleaning, but like cleaning the fridge, under the bed, and cleaning the oven, kind of cleaning. Our TV went out which we had to replace, my dog is fixing to drop a litter of puppies any second now, my son's End of Grade testing is this week, and I really haven't been sleeping all that well. What's worse that TOM is visiting. When I got off of work  today, I really wanted to come home and do what I had set aside to do, of course the fact that it was obvious I needed my husbands help, however he just decided to be a couch potato.  I hate when he does that, then he looks at me like I am a maniac for actually doing daily duties ( you ladies know what I mean).  I really wanted to just hit him in the head with the vaccum.  Anyway I am finally getting to sit down and it's almost 10 pm not to mention I have been up since 5 and also worked my normal 8-5 job before coming home to the second job. Luckily, looking on the bright side, I am leaving work early Friday and we are heading down to our camper at the beach for a nice long weekend.  I am really looking forward to it. 

Anyways, I hope you all are having great luck!! Good night!

Can you hear me screaming YES!!!!!!

I don't have much time to blog, because I am getting ready for work, but I just had to report it...... DRUM ROLL PLEASE.... My first week, I have lot 9.2 pounds. I am so excited.  Even better still, my start weight w/ EP was 296, but my highest weight is 308 so really I have lost 21.2 pounds.  I love it.

Wishing you all luck as well!

What a day!

Today has been such a long day. Working all day, son's ball game right after that till 7:30, dinner to make, homework... and finally some me time.  Proud to say that I spent my 30 min. of me time walking/jogging on my treadmill, and not watching the TV.. YEAH ME!!! Hopefully though I will be able to get some sleep tonight.  I haven't really been sleeping the best in the world.  Tomorrow is Friday and I am really looking forward to it.  Not only is it the last day before the weekend, but it is also my first weigh in in the last 2 weeks.  I am really excited.

I have a bet going on with a girl at work, the loser pays the winner $10.00 every 2 weeks.  It's not much, but it's incentive.  Plus for every pound I lost I will pay myself $2.00.   Only one bad thing for today, I did sneak a cigarette, but just one and I have only smoked 3 this whole entire week.  I haven't cheated once this week, and I FEEL GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyways, I can't wait to post my loss in the morning.

Later

Feeling Good...

Tomorrow is Thursday and I am really looking forward to Friday, not only will the weekend be here, but it will be my weigh in. I am really feeling good this week.  I have so much more energy this week and I am so proud to say that not only have I NOT, I repeat NOT cheated any, but I have felt less stressed, and I have not really smoked at all.  I can't believe I never stuck with this.  It's been a pleasant day, my son had a Doctors appointment, and then we went home early, didn't really feel like going back to work, though I probably should have.  We got home and I cleaned house, cooked dinner, and while him and my husband played catch in the backyard, I gave the old trampoline a good jumping.  I could hear my legs screaming to stop though.  It was a nice little work out, something different too. 

I have made a goal for myself though.  Instead of saying WOW I have 130 pounds to lose, I chose to take it by 11 pound increments.  My goal is to lose 11 pounds a month (hopefully).  So by this time next year, I should be very close or at my goal weight.  Really, 1 year.... come on that is not that bad considering I was overweight during my 20's.  I absoultly refuse to be overweight during my 30's.  I feel a sense of excitement about it that I have never felt while dieting before... does anybody else feel that way or know what I am talking about?  Wonder why this time is different.  Anyway, till next time, I hope everyone is doing well.  I would love to hear from some of you out there who have been doing this a while, and see if you all have any advice. 

1 YEAR AND I AM FINALLY USING IT....

How pathetic.  I bought a really nice treadmill, I mean top of the line, included a fan, MP3 outlet, massive incline, fold up storage, TV w/cable access nice.... the funny part...  I have had this beast of equipment for a year, and this morning was my 6th time on it.  However...(not making any excuses for the lack of use) lighting did strike it, and put it out of commission for a while, (but I probably still would have let it sit there)!

I only walked for a mile (but it was a fast paced mile).  I can't believe how totally out of shape I am.  (UGGGGGGGGGGGGG)  However I was up at 5 am, instead of finding some lamo excuse to lay in bed until 6:30 like every morning which causes me to be in the most unbareable rush to get out the door, kid to school and at work by 8.

I feel better though, it feels good. Just gotta keep it up. I noticed something heart breaking yesterday while riding bikes w/ my 10 year old.  There were some boys that were about his age playing along our ride, I noticed my son sped up to go ahead of me.  My motherly thought.... it is normal for a child to be imbarrassed by a parent and naturally wants to look as if they are by thereselves and independent.  However, the fat butt side of me said..." oh my God, I am so disgusting that he doesn't even want to be associated with me.  I know that's not true though all kids are imbarrassed by their parents, fat or skinny.

Anyway, feeling good, walking the treadmill with the dust on it, riding the bike, doing the Weight Watchers and getting it all out.... can't wait for Friday's weigh in.

I refuse....

I am refusing to step on the scales until Friday.  So far I am doing really well though since starting.  I already feel so much better, and have more energy.  You would think that right there is enough to stick with it.  I am happy to report that I did get in my brief bike ride today.  My husband bought me a new bike for my birthday in April. Really getting on a bike after 18 years is a little grueling. I am only riding about 2 miles right now, just trying to take the exercise a little easy but increasing it a little more each week, think all next week, I will walk on the treadmill, and give my butt a break! 

I can't wait though to get on the scales on Friday for my weekly weigh in.  I have an overwhelming craving to step on it every morning though, but I know that is really the wrong thing to do.

Anyway, hope everyone else is doing well on their own journey!  Happy Monday!

STARTED BACK WITH WW TODAY..

FIRST OFF, HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY TO EVERYONE OUT THERE, IT'S A RATHER RAINY DAY HERE.  I FEEL GOOD TODAY, NOT SO TIRED.  EATING RIGHT THIS WEEK HAS REALLY HELPED SOME.  USUALLY I AM DRAGGING.  I STARTED BACK ON THE WEIGHT WATCHERS PROGRAM TODAY. I AM REALLY DON'T CARE MUCH FOR WRITING DOWN EVERYTHNG AND COUNTING POINTS, BUT I HAVE TO ADMIT, IT DID WORK THE MONTH THAT I WAS ON IT IN 06!  I LOST ABOUT 12 POUNDS THAT MONTH.  FOR THE LIFE OF ME I CAN NEVER FIGURE OUT WHY I WOULD ALWAYS STOP AND START THINGS.  THIS TIME IT WILL BE DIFFERENT.  LOOKING AT MYSELF IN THE MIRROR IS SO HARD, BECAUSE I KNOW WHAT I USED TO LOOK LIKE, AND CAN HARDLY BELIEVE THE WEIGHT I HAVE PUT ON. I REALLY WANT TO BE HEALTHY AND CONFIDENT AGAIN.  I KNOW I CAN DO IT.  HOPEFULLY WITH THE MEDICINE, WEIGHT WATCHERS, AND EXERCISING I WILL GET THERE.

A NEW DAY AND NEW ME!!!

First of all, I admit it.. I am an addict.  How I came to the point that I am, I know is all my fault,. Though it's so easy , I can no longer blame the baby weight...my son is 9 years old, I can no longer blame the fast food chains, candy bar makers, potato chip people and the medicine  I was on for 4 years (though it did help contribute). I can only blame myself. I could have stopped my obsession w/food and overeating, but I didn't.

I have just turned 30. I have been married to a wonderful man for 10 years, who is understanding, but I know secretly wishes I would have never gained this much weight.  When we met I was 145. I have a wonderful son, who loves me very much.  However sometimes, I feel like he is embarrased by my weight.  I know I am.  I am your average working, married, American woman, just with the extra baggage of weight.  I love life and really want to be around for a long time to fully enjoy it.  Lately, my cholesterol is through the roof, blood pressure it elevated, my body aches from carrying all the extra cargo, and I have no energy.

So I have decided to take back my life, and do what I have been too lazy to do for so long. Number one, admit the fault is mine, Number 2 kick Obesities ass!!  So here I go. 

I started this week, but today will be my offical day.  I paid a visit to the doctor, got a great kick start medicine, changed the way I am eating, adding some exercise every day, joined extrapounds.com, and started taking care of me.  I know I have a long way to go, but I know I can do it. Gastric bypass, and lap band are not for me.  I think this will be hard work, but rewarding.  So here I go.