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  • Name: Aunt Kiwi
  • City: Hughes Springs
  • Region: Texas
  • Country: United States

My Weight Loss

Height: 157.5cm
Start weight: 192.00lb
Current weight: 175.00lb
Goal weight: 150.00lb
Lost to date: 17.00lb
Remaining: 25.00lb

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01/12/2010 17:50

Setting Reasonable Goals in 2010

I am so excited about 2010.  It's been a long time coming, but I can see the finish line in the not to distant future.  It seemed sooooo far away when I joined ExP back in the fall of 2008.  I was 190+ lbs and quickly on my way to the 200 mark.  Super tired, out of shape, and totally depressed and embarrassed at my appearance.
 
But I began to do something about it.  Some weight came off, went back on and came off again.  Speed bumps!  I began to get back on track at the beginning of 2009 and then I became pregnant with baby #4.
 
I was careful to take care of myself and not gain too much weight.  That became super important when I found out I had gestational diabetes.  The realization that if I did not loose weight and get healthy I would end up with Type II diabetes was a huge wake up call.
 
So, I am no longer dieting per say but rather modifying my lifestyle.  I no longer eat out more than once a week.  I switched to diet soda.  I'm careful about my bad carb intake and the balance between protein and carbs.  I am drinking more water.  I'm making sure to get up and move everyday.  When it isn't cold here I can grab the stroller and get to walking!
 
I am now setting reasonable goals.  Change one bad thing about my lifestyle a month.  Setting mini weight goals.  (15 lbs by July)  I know I can reach that.  If I pass it, then yay!  I have no doubt that it is going to come off and stay off.  I got a taste of what it would be like to have to watch EVERYTHING I eat and have to stick my fingers several times a day and take meds.  That is no way to live life!  And, the effect that diabetes has on your body is flat out scary!  To think your life actually depends on the choices you make and that that Kit kat could kill you if you werent' careful is just too much for me!  Not to mention almost impossible to maintain while taking care of 4 kids!
 
So, I will not set myself up for failure.  I will set goals I can reach.  I will be healthy for myself and for my family.  I'm excited about what the future holds! 
 
~K

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06/17/2009 17:28

I'm Still Here!

It's been a while...I admit it.  I just had a lot of things going on in my life that I couldn't share at the time.  But, now I can share!
 
We found out at the beginning of April that we are expecting baby #4!  We had planned it, but didn't expect it to happen so quickly.  I had hoped to loose a bit more weight, but alas that did not happen.
 
My OB is okay with me not gaining any weight.  She'd rather me not really loose any, but if I don't gain one pound she isn't going to grill me over it.  (So long as everything is progressing as it should.)
 
We are due in December.  I'm still sick as a dog all day with morning sickness.  I've actually lost a few pounds due to that.  I can tell that as my belly is growing other things are shrinking.  I'm not to worried about it so long as I don't go to the doc each month only to find I've gained like 5 pounds or something!  LOL!
 
I'm making some better decisions on foods and drinks.  I've cut the caffine content way down.  Drinking more low fat milk and water.  I'm eating a lot more fruits.  Some veggies, but I'm kinda limited on foods that don't make me sick.  Meats are not my friend right now either.
 
I plan to continue walking and stuff like that.  It's been so stinking hot here lately that walking outside hasn't been an option for me.  It makes me feel bad, so I simply don't do it.
 
I just wanted to stop by and let everyone know that I've not left extra pounds and will continue on my weightloss journey as soon as the baby is born and the doctor gives me the okay. Until then, I'll continue to strive to make better/healthier choices!
 
Have a great summer everyone!
 
~K

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03/13/2009 18:15

Slow Go

Well, I am adjusting the way I eat...portions and food types.  It's not my fav thing to do cause it's hard....butti must be done.  I simply cannot eat the foods I LOVE and loose weight in any timely fashon.  I know it will be better once the temps warm up and I can hit the pavement!  Until then, I've got to tighten the diet in a bit.
Just had a cup and a half of rice with broccoli and carrots.  Was suprisingly filling/satisfying.  We'll put it this way...I won't be going back for seconds.  I will have carrots with fat free ranch for a snack.  Supper is going to be grilled chicken and veggies over a bed of brown rice.  You can't over eat when rice is involved...it fills you up way to quickly.  So meals on a bed of rice is the way to go for me.  I usually cannot finish it.
So, we finally got a Wii fit!  I LOVE it!  I spent 2 hrs on it the first day!  I did step for like an hour and then did some of the other stuff.  I was really suprised at how good my balance is.  I just knew it would be off a bit.  Guess all those years of dance and my grandmother telling me not to slouch paid off, LOL!  I'll be doing my step workout in a bit.  I warm up on the beginner one and then head off to the advanced.  I thoroughly enjoyed crushing everyone in the family on those!  LOL! (Guess not fair that I've taken step and had dance training when they haven't.  But then, I've never gone skiing before when hubby has and did well at that.)
I haven't gained any weight...haven't lost any either.  But, I can tell that something is going on.  The weight is becoming more evenly distributed cause my clothes fit different.  Muscle I guess...to be honest I'd gotten pretty lazy.  Blah. 
I've just been a winter bum I guess.  HaHa!  Owell...that portion of the year is almost behind me...move onto spring summer and fall! Watch out hubby...gonna need new clothes! ;-)
~K

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02/19/2009 22:43

So irritated!

Okay....so my hubby has midly jumped on the eating better wagon.  Well...I noticed yesterday that his belly doesn't have that swollen stretched out look...it is trimmer!  UGH!  Are you serious.  He starts skipping the junk food and easily drops the soda & he instantly looses about 6 or 8 lbs?!?!?!  I battle with the food and the SODA & get a pound here and a pound there!  What's with that?!?!
So, I'm bout to step up the exercise again.  I need a boost as the weight loss has practically stalled.  I can't really eat any less....I'm already restricting to below 1500 calories a day.  My Doc doesn't want me dropping below 1100...otherwise I start running the risk of my hypoglocemia acting up.  It's kind of hard to eat six small meals a day that add up to less than 1100 cals...for me anyway...I'm rather picky and limited in the food choices! 
I'm just ticked that it seems to be so easy for the man in my life to drop weight so quickly.  He won't tell me how much he's lost which means it's prolly more than I think.  At least he's kind enough to keep it from me knowing that it would upset me.
Don't get me wrong!  I'm happy he's loosing and getting healthy.  It's just that apparently doing it together doesn't mean at the same rate.  I wish I could loose as quickly as my muscular hubby.
Owell...don't want what you can't have or you'll never have anything!  I'll be content with what I'm doing and proudly know that I earned every pound!
Over it!  LOL!  Thanks!
~K

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02/10/2009 15:16

This Month! (And a note to my friends)

First the note!  I've tried to reply back to some PMs, but every time I do, it locks up and I have to close the browser.  Ugh!  So thanks for the encouragement!

On the Pilates...It's a great way to strengthen your core!  It really works the abs!!!  It's great for strengthening your back as well.  When I do it religiously, my back doesn't give me problems at all.  Somehow, when I'm finished, I feel taller!  It's similar to yoga in some ways.

So February is here.  I'm only down 4 lbs.  So, I'm thinking perhaps I may have to rethink my plan.  I'm kind of frustrated that I can't drop the soda.  I know I could drop prolly 20lbs if I just did that.  I'm so addicted!!!!!  I made it all of 6 hrs one day and had to go and get a Dr. P.  Why, oh why can't I just love water?!?!

I may have finally found a walking buddy!  Of course today and yesterday the weather has totally sucked....so!  But, I'm hoping some healthy competition will encourage some better numbers.  I don't like to lose!

I'm hoping to come close to my goal for the end of February.  I'm tired of looking at the gobbler neck in the mirror.  I wouldn't be so disheartened by my appearance if it weren't for the extra chin.  I have no neck, so any little bit of fat around it is going to look like I have a small tire under my chin!  I hate it and it's embarrassing.

Anyway...I'm gonna stop whining and start working on it!  In the mean time, I've got to go get four new tires for the van.  Yay!  LOL!

Have a good one!
~K

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01/08/2009 21:54

Off to a great start!

I'm doing my exercise!  Woohoo!  I'm also watching how much I eat.  I feel great about it because it's my terms...my way!  I'm trying to drink more water as well.  That is a big one for me. I hate drinking water.  Bout the only time I'm good at drinking water is when I'm eating out....and that is cause I'm CHEAP!  LOL!  But...I'm taking baby steps and being realistic.  And...I'm reaching goals cause of it. 

Just wanted to check in....it's been crazy!  LOL!
~K

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01/05/2009 17:07

My exercise!

 

So, I just did my 20 minute 1 mile walk away the pounds video.  Then I did 20 minutes of Pilates!  I feel so energized!!!  My thighs, butt and abs are like on fire....a good fire!  I feel like I could go for more!  If that holds up for the day, I'll do a mini-repeat this evening when the hubby gets home to watch the kiddos (Kenzie was still asleep during the am workout....otherwise she would surely have used mommy as her personal jungle gym virtually halting my efforts to re-vitalize and shape my new self!!!)  HA!
 
Anyway...I've got her having her first "cheese and cracker tea party" in the floor so I can do my update!  LOL!
 
Yup...the rainy gray gloom isn't gonna dampen my day!!!  ;-)
~K

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01/05/2009 15:29

Starting Off My Day

Well, the weather outside says "No", but my den and a workout video say "Yes!"  I'm off to start my day off right!  I feel good about it.  (I'll let you know if I change my mind when I'm done, LOL!)

~K

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01/04/2009 05:40

New Year/New Goals

Ugh! Don't you hate how you start off strong & do so well?  You stay focused for about 2 months and 12 pounds...then wabble and then another 3 pounds.  Then it happens!  You hit a wall, your focus goes to crap, you gain 5 pounds over the holidays...and why?!?!  Cause it's what you do!?!?

That's my story.  Only it usually ends with months passing by and 10 to 20 more pounds falling ON to my butt and mid-section!  Nope!  Not this year baby!  Monday starts back strong!  I'm back in charge!

I've tpld the hubby he is going to do this with me...cause it wouldn't hurt him one bit!  LOL!  I've got to find some in person support!!!  I need that badly, and what better way to get it but from the person I can't hide from! 

I've also come to the realization that diets don't work for me.  I have three kids, no life and stay at home.  The only way a diet will work for me is if there is no food in my house!

I can use a diet as a guide, but not as the end all/win all.  That just sets me up for failure big time!  So, I'm going to have to stick with portion control.  Also, with 6 small meals a day instead of three.  My iron has dropped...as usually happens when I make drastic changes to my diet as well as up my activity levels.  Believe me no pound is worth the dizzy fainting spells and fatigue that come with low iron.  (Nor the sour stomach of taking iron pills!)

So, as per the advice from the doc the last time this happened....I'm going to make sure I eat foods high in iron, not skip meals, watch my portions and do moderate exercise until everything balances out.

I look forward to meeting small goals as well.  Instead of having a daunting goal that I'm not reaching sit before me...I'll set it to the back of my mind.  I'll replace it with small 20 lb goals that I'll reach sooner.  (And actually reach it!!)  This will give me the boost to keep going! 

I moved my long term goal to the end of June.  That is when we have this summer's big beach vacation to Florida.  I want to look like I belong on the beach and not at sea world.

So, as New Year's resolutions go....here's to looking forward to the goals of the future all while using the mistakes of the past year to guide the way!

Best of '09 to everyone!

~K

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12/15/2008 05:12

Back On Track?

FINALLY!!!!!  I think I'm finally getting back on track.  I've lost two more pounds after hitting a motivation/progress wall! 

Depression is a funny thing.  Some people stop eating...I apparently can't help but eat regardless!  LOL!  I have no doubt that through the last 15 pounds some things have changed in my system..."chemically".  There really isn't any other explination to my recent depression relapse.

That little haze is lifting a bit now, though.  I still battle with it daily...some worse than others.  But instead of craving food for comfort, I'm now craving exercise.  I guess that is some progress in my way of "thinking".  I don't think I've ever craved a walk!  I guess the mind sometimes knows what is best for itself.  It's craving it's own natural anti-depresent.  Funny how that works.

Best thing yet is that I now have a walking partner.  So, I have some encouragement in that aspect.  Plus...my competitive nature will surely kick into high gear as her weightloss is progressing pretty well!  Nothing like a good old swift kick of pride and jealousy to get you moving!  Hey....whatever works, I say!

Anyway.  Best wishes for all my fellow Xtralbs Peeps!

~K

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