So Thursday night I was at home and had a health scare. I am better now. I don't remember much. I was hospitalized-they say I had a seizure(never had one before to my knowledge). They thought I had meningitis (thank God I did not). I was released Friday night after being observed. I have slept basically since then. I just have not felt well. I haven't eaten well(my husbands been preparing my meals, enough said haha), and have not exercised since this all happened. I feel better. Not 100% but better. Theres a list of things I cannot do until I undergo further testing. How I pay for this testing is beyond me; I need an MRI and an EEG. Fun fun fun. One of the biggest things I can't do is drive. I live in the middle of the country. They have already notified the DMV of the seizure. A law is a law. I understand it, but it sucks for me. haha So I hope to weigh in Friday. My weight is still the same 251 as of this morning. NO gain no loss I suppose. As much as I want this weight off I can't risk pushing myself, and it's very humid and hot here today. I will do the videos though. Well attempt.. I hope everyone else is doing well. I haven't read any blogs or anything from my buddies, so please bare with me. Happy weight loss to all.
So this weekend was fun. We went to Hershey PA on Saturday. Did Chocolate World, outlets, lunch, and the museum. Overall fun. Diet friendly, not so much. But one day won't harm me right? I bought myself a Minnie Mouse shirt (it says something like "I'm adorable. I'm sweet.." With a picture of Minnie on the front and on the back it says "i;m Minnie".. Its kinda funny.. Months ago it never would have fit, and I wasn't Minnie (Not that I am not by I am getting there). Yesterday my in laws were here. They live 10 hours away and came up for a wedding. They both noticed the "change" in my weight. After they left we did some shopping at Target. This is the best part of my weekend; I was a size 26 (can't believe I'm posting that) and am now a size 18! Granted, I still have a long way to go, but that's a huge difference. I bought a pair of jeans. Did my walk/jog last night. Today I just finished doing ab stuff. =) I hope everyone is doing well.. Take care! Happy weight loss!
The morning started out bad. While I did lose 3 pounds, and I know I should be happy about that, I'm tired, stressed, bored and just not very happy this morning. The car is still not working. I ended up eating breakfast for once in my life - a chocolate donut from the gas station. Stress eating I like to call it. Its been a rough week. Today we were supposed to go to Sesame Place for the fireworks and to get out of the house for the day, but now we probably won't. I can't afford to keep renting cars (they are not cheap). Exercise wize I did do my sit-ups, crunches, and will jog/walk later. The jog/walk does much more than just get me moving - It helps clear my mind. But for now I think I will rest on the couch. Hope everyone has a great day and is doing well with their healthy lifestyles. Take care!
This post is just to gloat I suppose. I feel so wonderful tonight after my jog/walk. I'm all showered and just feeling great after a good day of healthy eating (well, mostly, I had some hot cocoa), playing with the kids, doing my videos, exercising, trip planning to both Disney and Hershey Christmas Candylane (we postponed Disney so instead of going in the fall of 2011 we are going December of 2011 - we went in October the last time and heard its extra magical around Christmas, but Hershey we are doing this December). I just have so much to look forward too and know that I will be a healthy weight for Disney this time around. Last year I was so tired and sweaty and just disgusting for those cherished family photos. I really hope everyone is doing great with their goals. We can all accomplish them. Have a great week everyone!
SO I'm down another 6 pounds. I feel good. I worked hard to get that off. I didn't really exercise yesterday. I was out pulling the weeds out of the garden and am covered in mosquito bites. The worse one is right under my left eye. So I slept the day away yesterday thanks to Benadryl and my lovely husband stayed awake to watch the kids so I could rest. I also slept good last night. I don't know what we have planned this weekend. The best news is that my car is fixed! Well, it is in need of a new battery, but other than that we are golden! I do plan to go running later. But for now I wish everyone a happy weight loss! Keep it up!b
A serious question about weight loss and extra skin?
I've been thinking. Thinking always get me in trouble. But I have known many people (including my MIL) that have had surgeries like gastric bypass, that have loads of excess skin (I imagine it being from quick weight loss, instead of gradually). How can I avoid this? I'm loosing weight the old fashion way for those that haven't followed me (eliminating the junk foods and drinks, exercising, eating fresh foods instead of processed crap). It probably seems really wrong (and I am by no means being nasty or mean to anyone who does have excess skin so please don't take it personally - loosing weight anyway is inspirational in my opinion) that I don't want excess skin, but I don't imagine it being healthy having 20 pounds or so of skin in place of fat, Know What I Mean?? Plus, I don't have the greatest confidence in myself, and would be so self conscience of that. How much weight is too much to loose a week or month? Any help is appreciated. Thanks guys and gals! I hope everyone is doing great with their journey, and hope everyone has a fabulous week!
This weekend was a good diet weekend for me. I ate mostly fresh fruits and veggie and some lean protein. We went to the drive in with the kids, but I shared a candy bar with my son. And I had a can of Diet root beer, that I am pretty sure made me sick all night. I did a lot of working out over the weekend. I plan to keep it up through the week. I actually can't wait to jog/walk later today. I do need to get used to doing my videos again. Nothing else is really happening. I had a sip of Regular Pepsi (my weakness in the beginning, well my whole life until this wonderful change) and was disgusted. I just don't understand why I thought it was worth it back then. Well, everyone have a good week with weight loss. =)
Today was a good day for me.. I did really well with watching what I ate and drank... I weigh in in the morning... Hoping to be down... I did some videos this afternoon, and did tons of chasing after the kids and cleaning... If I don't post I hope everyone has a great weekend.. I have to take my son to the doctor to finish his TB test, and have tons of errands to run... Hoping to get to Sesame Place this weekend.. Happy weight loss! =) We can ALL do this!
So, its been good... Plus help with reading labels??
I haven't weighed in. I will do that Friday. I have been sick with pneumonia for about a week. We also had a seizure scare with my oldest, so I've been busy. The weather here is rainy and I'm freezing (still feverish) but once this passes I will start running/working out again. I have been watching what I eat (with the exception of family movie night, and even that I kept under control). I desperately need to do some cleaning today. The living room and play room are the worst.
I'm still having difficulties. Reading labels is really challenging. What should we all be avoiding? How can I choose the right bread? I try to supply the house with fresh veggies and fruit, but outside of that, I really don't know what is healthy or not. I really love how numerous companies make a product seem healthy, but then when you read the nutritional information, you learn the opposite. I mean, I know I still by junk; my kids get treats occasionally (like fruit snacks, Oreos, or pretzels) and my husband makes the money so I can't say I won't pick up Doritos or HoHo's. Is organic automatically better? I appreciate any helpful advice. I hope everyone is healthy and doing well with their new lifestyles. =)
On Saturday, we went to a local amusement park (Dorney Park). I will never, ever go back there. The place has no organization, the people it attracts are rude and I felt threatened numerous times. Between pushing and shoving and cursing it was just not my thing. I don't understand how people can lack such empathy for others. Everyone did for themselves and did not seem to worry about what their actions could do to another human being. We had a situation on a water ride where people where pushing tubes and each othere, and my son who's 5(he's the one with the special needs) and myself went overboard. Thank God he is fine. The life guard was obviously too busy to do his job though. I'm not the best swimmer, but thank God I have enough skills to get him and myself to safety and off the ride. What a feeling that was though. I'm glad the tickets we had were free - because I would have wanted my money back. There were rusty nails on bridges sticking out, and paint on rides was falling off. Seriously, everything was a free for all. Yet this place attracks thousands of people a day. I just don't understand. Family friendly places like Sesame Place, Hershey Park, or Knoebels are much better run in my opinion. One thing is for the first time in my life I couldn't ride a ride with my 4 year old because of my size. That is enough to change me. Today has been a good diet day. I plan to run later. Hoping my sore throat and head feel well enough to do it later. Then yesterday we hung out at home until we went to see fireworks. They were pretty. Of course until we left. Traffic was horrible. And one man in particular took it to far. The parking attendant said it was our turn to go, but the other driver wouldn't stop and starting shouting profanities and came within a few inches of hitting the attendant with his car. I did not want him behind me, for fear that we do have kids in the car, and we are using a loaner until ours gets fixed. I just don't understand how people can be so worked up over who goes first. Worked up enough to almost hit another person with a vehicle. Then the police came and the guy wouldn't let the cop with the flashing lights and sirens pass. That is one of my biggest pet peeves. I HATE it when people don't pull over to let emergency personnel through.. Being in the back or front seat of ambulance with my son who is in respiratory arrest numerous times and people not moving makes me wonder about people. I have always been taught from my parents that to imagine it being one of your loved ones that needed help. Wouldn't you want them to get the help they need quickly? This post has turned into quite a rant/vent. Sorry. I hope everyone is doing good in their weight loss goals. +)
