11/21/2008 10:41
Snow!
Imagine my surprise when I opened the front door this morning and saw snow falling! I had no idea we were even expecting any so it was good to see it! Of course now it's gone and there's no sign it was ever here, but it was fun while it lasted!
Before I proceed, let me just take a few moments to dance a jig that IT'S FRIDAY, BABY! WOOOOHOOOOO!
Now back to our regularly scheduled programming.......
I'm happy to say that I have been doing very well on WW this week! I have gone over my points on some days, but out of my 35 extra points, I have 24 left and I start over on Monday!
As we all know, greedy day, also known as Thanksgiving, is next week. I know it may be hard for some of us to get through this holiday without packing on a few extra pounds, but we can do this! My husband is trying to convince me to do an
8K the morning of Thanksgiving, but I don't know about doing 5 miles seeing as how I haven't run much since September. I'm thinking about it though. If anyone is interested in something like that, you may want to check in your area to see if there are any Turkey Day races. It might help to burn some of those calories off! I'm am seriously considering doing a
5K in December though. I think registering for a race may be all I need to start running again.
Okay, ladies, you all have a great weekend! Don't spend too much money holiday-shopping!
Oh yeah, I wanted to tell you this: I spoke to a lady today at work who, in the 8 years she has worked here, she has NEVER bought anything from the snack machine!! 8 years!! That's amazing!
11/15/2008 09:44
Week 1 of Weight Watchers
As I mentioned before in my last post, I was feeling really really hungry on WW. I appreciate all of the advice everyone gave me on how to feel full off of healthier options.
Looking back over this first week, I still have to admit that I felt a little hungrier than normal and somewhat deprived. I know we can eat whatever we want as long as it's within the point range, but dang! 26 points seem to disappear so fast! I don't expect a loss on the scale this week because I have to admit that I didn't give 100% of myself on this program. My 35 extra points vanished somewhere around, like Wednesday! 
So this upcoming week I'm going to give it my all, so the program will have a chance to work. I'm going to the market and load up on fruits, veggies, and low-point but satisfying snacks. I'm going to give it 2 more weeks and if it's not working, I'm going back to what I know works for me: The Daily Plate! I love that website! Today I'm going to take the kids to the park and actually go for a run! *gasp!* I miss running, and I have to start back sometime so what better time than the present? Wish me luck! I hope my legs don't rebel against me! 
You all have a wonderful weekend! Toodles!
11/10/2008 18:01
Say what?!!!
Imagine my shock (disgust) when I stepped on the scale this morning and it said 200.8. Let me repeat that: 200.8. I moved that scale all around the floor and reweighed: same thing. I changed the batteries: still the same number. That means I am no longer in Onederland. 
I only have myself to blame. I can't blame McDonald's or Bojangles; they didn't make me pull into their drive-thru. I did that all on my own. The funny thing is though, that I'm not really all that upset about it. I know that today is a new day, a day that I choose to start making healthier choices. Like I mentioned earlier, me and a group of ladies at work started WW today. I now remember why I stopped doing this program a while ago: I'M HUNGRY AS H***!!!! I'm hungry as a hostage! I'll give this thing a week, but if there's anything I learned, it's that I will not be successful at any program if my stomach is growling all day. UH UH! Because when I do eat next, I'll be so ravenous I'll be shoveling food into my mouth. And trust me, that is not a good look! We'll see how it goes.
I'm excited about having my mojo back! She tried to get away from me, but I found her though. That chick was hiding in the back of my closet next to a pair of size 12 pants I've been wanting to fit into! I need to put a collar with GPS tracking on her.
Take care!
11/07/2008 19:34
Walk down memory lane
A few nights ago I was going through a box of old pictures, just reminiscing about some good times in my past. Then it occurred to me that in most of the pictures from the present to about 13 years ago, I have been fat. There, I said it: I HAVE BEEN FAT FOR 13 YEARS. That's been since I had my first child. I guess I can't realistically call it 'baby fat" anymore huh? And "teen fat" doesn't make any sense, so I have to claim it as my own fat.
I know of some wonderful ladies who have lost 100 pounds or more, and here I am with about 40 pounds to lose, and I have not committed to doing so in 13 years. Well, no more. I am officially tired of being fat. I know I have said this before, but something is different this time. I think I have finally gotten to the bottom of why I eat what and when I eat: anxiety. I tend to worry about what COULD happen or what COULD go wrong. And what I have discovered is, if something's going to happen or not happen, me worrying about it is not going to make any difference. So--even though I'm a work in progress, I am going to stop worrying so much and carrying so much anxiety around
Not a moment too late, a group of ladies at work have organized a weight-loss challenge. Well not really a challenge--we're all going to do WW and be there to support each other. I need this. No, I REALLY need this! So, Monday we start. I know Monday is the day of the week that most people start over,but at least we're attempting to start over!
Have a great weekend! Happy losing!
11/03/2008 19:58
Signs of Autumn
Okay, we all know that the signs of Autumn include cooler weather, the leaves changing from green to vibrant shades of yellow, red and orange, hot bowls of chicken noodle soup or chili, hot chocolate, and Thanksgiving. But tighter pants should not be one of them! I was going to put on a pair of my black pants this morning, and the dang seams in the back were holding on to each other for dear life trying not to rip! I cannot believe they don't fit anymore! I don't have anyone to blame but myself.
I've fallen into a fast food abyss and I can't get out! On Saturday we ate fast food for all 3 meals! What kind of example am I setting for my children! And to make it so bad, I don't even like fast food! The thought of eating another burger or fry makes me want to gag.
So why do I do it? I could sit here and list 5 or 10 reasons (excuses) but it all boils down to 1 thing: bad choices. I could choose to eat at home, but I don't.
So my friends, not only have I fallen off the wagon, I have fallen off, rolled under it, and been crushed by the wheels! So, I've made up my mind to get back on track. Even as I write that I don't feel like doing it, but how many people really feel like exercising everyday or making healthier food choices? Not many--so I have to make myself do it until I start to enjoy it again. I can't sit around and wait for my mojo to show back up, I have to make it happen. I've never been too fond of mojo anyway. At any given time, she just packs up and leaves all willy nilly without even saying goodbye. Who needs friends like that?! *humph*
10/30/2008 10:10
Just plain lazy
No, I don't have a dog, but if I did, this would be me right now! I have not worked out in so long laziness has really settled into my bones! I just don't feel like it! I eat what I want, when I want, and I don't even think (much) about running anymore. There's something about the cold weather that just makes me want to snuggle up under the covers drinking hot tea and eating soup. Somebody stop by and slap some sense into me---PLEASE!!! My mojo has packed up her stuff and left town! Oh where oh where has my mojo gone? Oh where oh where could she be? I know I can't wait for her to come back on her own, I have to get up off my tush and go find her. *sigh*
On the home front, DH and I have begun to go to marriage counseling, and believe it or not, our relationship is stronger now than it's EVER been. I'm telling you, God is good! My mother always told me that what the devil meant for bad, God would turn it around for our good. I now truly know what that means! Take that, devil! 
Take care, and if I don't get a chance to get by here tomorrow, have a Happy Halloween!
10/20/2008 21:06
Peace in the middle of the storm
Hey everybody! I know it has been a while since I've been on, but I am back! My job does not allow me the freedom to browse the internet anymore, so I'm going to have to do this in the evenings when I get home. I have to get this weight off of me for good.
I have been through some of the toughest times in my marriage the past few days. I don't know how I've been able to even function physically. I should be somewhere curled up under the covers crying and losing my mind, but there is a peace that has taken over me that I know can only come from God. I can't explain it, but I'm thankful for it! It's going to be a long road to healing, but I can do it. My name is not "Endurer" for nothing!
I have missed all of my EP friends, and I promise to get caught back up with everyone. I have been reading everyone's blogs but I just haven't always commented. I apologize for not being the best EP buddy.....but I'm back now! I'm tired of being fat; and who's fault is it? MINE and mine alone! The new year is almost here and it's time for new beginnings--in a whole lot of areas of my life. I went to the Dr. today and the scale read a terrifying 197.4 That is 1 cookie away from being 200 pounds again! I can't believe the scale did not move in my favor over the 10 weeks of my running class, but oh well. It's over now; I gotta move on.
Speaking of my running class, it has ended now and we did our 5K. I did okay with my time (44:33) but the greatest part about it for me was that I met my short-term goal of running a mile non-stop! I was so proud of myself! Too bad I haven't run since that day, over 3 weeks ago *sigh* Time for a fresh start--here I go again!
10/03/2008 18:02
END-OF-CHALLENGE RESULTS!!!!
As I'm sure you can probably tell by the huge pink flowers, the pink team has won our challenge! Congratulations gals!!!
Here are the final results of the challenge, including the original goals. Shout out to Mnsunn, who is less than 0.5 pounds away from her goal!!!! I enjoyed this challenge, and I hope you all continue to work hard to lose weight. The holidays are coming up and I know it will be hard, but we can do it! We can go into the year 2009 weighing less! Take care!
Pink Team
MomonaMission SW: 149 WI: 140 diff: -9 Goal: -15
Safak72000 SW: 220 no current WI reported
thyckchyck SW: 198.6 no current WI reported
Juli66021 SW: 228 no current WI reported
GCQMom SW: 246.8 WI: 248.6 diff: up 1.8 Goal: -16.8
Michelle Eudy SW: 132 WI: 129.2 diff: -2.8 Goal: -8
weeble42 SW: 162 no current WI reported
MissyBelle SW: 211.5 WI: 210 diff: -1.5 Goal: -10
SixPixieSticks SW: 227 no current WI reported
klr291 SW: 160 no current WI reported
wannalosew8t SW: 224.2 WI: 217.6 diff: -6.6 Goal: -15.4
Final Pink Team Total: -18.1 pounds
Yellow Team
Svanita SW: 209.4 no current WI reported
tp104 SW: 166 no current WI reported
hopeangel SW: 216 no current WI reported
Andrea N SW: 204.4 no current WI reported
Endurer SW: 197 WI: 199 diff: up 2 Goal: -8
vmigirl SW: 184 no current WI reported
Alexiastar SW: 268.5 WI: 267.5 diff: -1 Goal: -14
Mnsunn SW: 231.8 WI: 218.2 diff: -13.6 Goal: -14 (by Thanksgiving)
sadkins55 SW: 257 no current WI reported
PreciousWade SW: 140 WI: 139 diff: -1 Goal: -5
Yellow Team Total: -13.6 pounds
Today, for some reason, I am not in the mood to be bothered. I know as women we all go through that and today is my day. I work in a position in which I'm the trainer, so I have people asking me questions all day long. Usually I don't mind, but today it's getting on my nerves! Perhaps TOM is on the way. I wouldn't know because since I stopped taking my birth control pills, he just shows up whenever the heck he feels like it! *humph* 
