Hi to everyone! Things are great, had a 1/2 hour walk and did lots of training! I was soooooooo overwhelmed, I sat at that darn desk until 2:30 looking at a crazy computer. And the people were asking lots of questions, it was interactive training....and all very, very interesting! I lost more weight, will fill you all in on tomorrow.....I just want to say thanks to Suncharm and lets not forget my girl Littlelady69 and I could never forget my Alynbear.....I love all my buds. There are so many great people, so I would just like to THANK you all! Well listed below is my Food Log:
53rd DAY!.......And still no picture! My photographer fell asleep!!!
I had a great day today....Still in training at work and starting to sit with people and learn the job hands on. I am loving the job, life and EVERYTHING overall....Well, I go to the doctor for my weigh-in tomorrow. We will see what I have really done.... Only thing is this....everytime I go, my TOM is lurking around the corner and I am one of those who gain before it starts!!!! Grrrrrhhhhhh....but I will be fine. Just as long as I know what the deal is.....I want to be thin so bad....I am sure a lot of you understand......but I want to be healthy too. Today! I wore a skirt to work that I brought 2 years ago, when I got home and tried it on, I couldn't fit it. Yes, unfortunately I am one of those women who trys on NOTHING!!! I look at it and if it looks like I can fit it, I buy but! I always save my receipt. Just in case I can't get in it....you know? The skirt today is toooooo big, I was able to put the skirt on, without zipping it down! And also, my tank top that I wore under my little jacket was toooooooo big, I normally wear a XL due to my double DD's, but the tank top was to big. I can tell you this much, it is wonderful to see and realize that even when your scale seems as if it is just STUCK, you are still losing if you are continuing on the right road. And I am, haven't waivered. A very good friend of mine brought me ballons and a cake on my B-day and I am proud to confess that I ate a piece of cake (the size of a postage stamp) and I had no guilt. I believe I had no guilt because I am learning everyday that it is not always the things we eat, but the amount that we eat. Again when I went out I was told "my God you're losing weight!". Again, I smiled and said thanks....One guy actually told me that he was really really proud of me and my sudden transformation....I told him, "it's not a transformation, but a lifestyle change". He winked at me and moved on....The positive comments of others, keep me positive....I will continue to lose this weight, because I love me! And I realize that I need to continue on this journey to get where I need to be.....
"Today's reason for wanting and needing to lose weight"
"I need to prove to myself once again that I am capable of whatever it is I put my mind to do, that it CAN and WILL be ACCOMPLISHED"
WE will all do this!
Steps total before workout - 18,200 steps today on my pedometer........Yahooooooo!
PS My birthday was wonderful, my daughter made it so wonderful, not for the gifts she brought, but the card! I love my girly!!!
The day before my b-day my younger said something's to me that were hateful, vicious and things I would never say to someone I wasn't very fond of.....But I forgive her for it and I didn't allow that to ruin my night....Instead I'll continue to pray for her! I am so happy that I have matured into the woman I am....Thank God.
Tonight I am going out to celebrate my 41 st birthday! My little sister and a friend and myself, are going to have a little fun and bring in my birthday and I am EXCITED. I plan on taking a picture! Because I look super sexy in this dress I am wearing....Wow that sounded pretty arrogant, no....NOT arrogant, just working hard at what I want and happy about my success in acheiving it!
Believe it or not, I still haven't gotten on the scale today! I was running around doing errands all day, so this is finally a freemoment for me. Oh yeah, let me not forget. I would like to give a personal thank you to each and everyone of you WONDERFUL women that constantly compliment on my blog and how it continues to encourage, uplift and make you smile.....the compliments about my excitement are great too. I just know what I want and faking like I don't understand, does nothing but put me in a stagnent state. I am taking life one day at a time, eating healthy and not feeling the least bit guilty when I eat something that is EXTREMELY tasteful, (because I do it in moderation) I am on my way to ONEDERLAND and going with a vengenance! Well, I didn't eat too much today, but I ate. Sometimes when I am busy I kinda forget which I know is not a good thing, but it happens. God Bless you all and continue on toward your goals and your successes will be your blessings! Talk to you all later.....Toodles...
50th Day !!!!! And on a Role.....And Finally It's Not a Donut Roll !
Hello Everyone! Things are great and to date I have been healthy for over 50 days! ! That is an accomplishment within itself. Wow, I amaze me. Today was busy and kind of hectic but never the less, it was work and I loved it. Ohhhh, but I was sooooooo ready for the weekend! I have continued to workout and do what I know I need to do. I am enjoying my life right now....I worked out tonight and I feel good. I hope everyone is doing wonderfully, I am doing MARVELOUS! I have lost more pounds and there will be a update this weekend. Soooo, stay tuned. I am going to sleep a little exhausted. Good Night All and Stay Focused! Oh how could I forget? I took my measurements from a week ago....I hve lost another 2.5 inches !!!! WhooooHOOOOO~! I lost 1 and 1/2 inch in my forearm and 1/2 inch in my waist and 1/2 inches in my hips! I am loving this.......... Oh and to add to my wonderfulness I have stepped a total of 21,709. I am well on my way.....
I am doing wonderful today, hopely everyone else is having or has maintained a wonderful day. I didn't get to post last night due to lots of neighborhood kids wanting to come and get online. Yep, I love the babies and allow them to get online when they don't have internet access, but the only catch is this.......YOU can't download a thing! And if in fact I notice that you are doing something terrible unexceptable you will not use my computer again. As I mentioned before, I didn't get to post, but I did good, I didn't go over my calories or fat.....But today I did something that I haven't done in a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggg time.....I had a bite size specialdark chocolate and it was delicious, but when you don't abuse your sweet treats, you really appreciate them. I was falling asleep at work and needed a boost, it didn't provide a boost, but the yummy on my palate was wonderful!!!!
I am almost finished with my training I have learned in depth about HIPPA and PHI. It is all very interesting to me, so I am well on my way. Also, I got on the scale a few days ago and noticed another 1 pound weight lost too, but since I shouldn't be weighting myself during the week, we won't count that. Well, my friends, I have got to go, I am buddying up with a friend to start walking on the waterfront everyday and today is the first day! So, I better be out. I figure this will be a change up from my working out on my health walker! I will see you all later. God Bless you all until we chat again........... I am back and I walk for almost an HOUR!!!! It was very nice, I enjoyed that, but now I am so ready to go to bed.... When you read my food log, you will see I had 2 indulgences and I don't feel guilty. You know why? I stayed within my caloric and fat range and I don't feel guilty.
Hellloooo Everyone! I hope everyone is feeling chipper and happy, I am. Today was very busy at work and training was very extensive too....So to say the least I am exhausted. I came home, cooked or should I say warmed up food. I cleaned and all. I even worked out and I feel good, but I am tired. I realized today that I have been eating healthy for 3 months now, maybe that is why I feel so good! I started on WW on April 18th of this year, a month letter I had only lost 8 lbs, that is when I figured WW was not for me. I had to go another avenue and I like this one better. Lowfat, 1200 cal (and I always eat less!) and exercise. I feel better, I am happier and I am 30 lbs lighter, approx. 17 inches lighter. Many say I am so positive, thanks for the comments, I appreciate it so much. I have my FUNKY days too though. But I know that I have to love me and if I want this, I have to work hard at it. That is what I intend on doing. I love all comments, suggests and just plain ole' pep talk so do contact me, or comment on my blog. Well, I better go, I have to get up pretty early. Listed below is my infamous blog:
Cherries - 120 cal...I ran out! Oh no! Gotta go to the store, this is my favorite treat!!!!
Total Calories - 740 cal
Total Fat- 10.5
"Today's reason for wanting and needing to lose weight"
"I need to prove to myself that I can do this and that I can do it the healthy way as opposed to the unhealthy way, plus my children need to see my discipline and learn from it..... Man I always include my children!"
Today is my 46th day of eating healthy. It is like second nature to me now. I just feel like it is just normal and that is the way it is supposed to feel. I sometimes feel like what I am doing or trying to do is in vain and then there goes another huge weight loss. I enjoyed training at work today, it is getting more and more vigorious as the days go by. But nevertheless, it is very interesting and challenging. So, I am sticking with it. Today, i realized that I am truly a winner, I can do all things thru Christ who strengths me! I am a conquer therefore, I am losing this weight. My nephews wedding is August 4th and I am well on my way to my short term goal of 190. I am actually 13 pounds away from this goal. I want onederland badddd, but thinking realistically and healthy I know I probably should only reach toward the goal of 199 lbs by August 4th. I decided today, I will take what I get. I want to be healthy as well as happy and it is not in the number, but the healthy weight and a healthy attitude as well. I am feeling good and that is important too, one must feel good in order to look good. I want the whole package. I am a winner, we all are! I wish you all well! Toodles,
I believe honesty is the best policy. Therefore, I have decided to formally introduce myself and tell you all my story. It is more than a month late, but nevertheless I am willing to tell it....
My name is Carol. I am a 40 yr old woman who is ready to live the FABULOUS Life!
I am ready for challenges and ready for good things to happen in my life.
Like most, I have had a weight problem all my life, I have lost weight and gained it. I am about renewing, redifining and REDETERMINING MY LIFE. I am not looking for a miracle, but I am looking for a fix and not a quick one either.
My desire in coming to this site is to meet friends who are willing to provide encouragement and strength to me and I too them, as we all travel down this road not only to losing weight, but to maintaining a new and healthy lifestyle. I want to lose weight and I have promised myself that I will SHALL NEVER BE FAT AGAIN! This is a promise I have made to myself. As I get older (I will be the big 41 on July 22nd), I respect and appreciate the beauty of life and the gift given to each and everyone of us!
Let us all go on this journey now and continue forever, never to get lost again. Be wishes to Everyone, We can do this! NO! We will do this.
Today, has been somewhat of a long and busy day. But that is what happens every Sunday. I am always busy doing something or the other. I took a nap today but like always, it was not long enough, but I am a single mother, so I have to do everything and by myself. No this is not an attempt to get anyone to feel sorry for me, this is the truth. But lets move on. I have come to the conclusion once again that I must do this for me and only me. I have to lose this weight at any cost. I literally mean, fresh fruits and veggies and the like. I went to the store today and it was amazing to me, everything on sale was something that put unnessary pounds on you. Those are the things that they know will sale easily and those are also the things that will make us FAT! I will not quit, I will continue to eat healthy and in turn I will lose this weight and be happy. Although, there are times when I just want to say....FUDGE it, I know that the thin me is crying to come back out. I know how I felt when I was 50 lbs light, I felt and looked amazing and I want that feeling again. I me and loving myself is taking care of myself. I will do whatever I need too to continue on this healthy journey and not for a temporary period in my life, but for the rest of my life. My children are very active in all aspects of my life and my little guy asked me today "Mommy when will you eat normal again?" I answered "I am eating normal, but I am eating healthier". He and his older brother were eating pizza and the sweet little guy he is, he wanted me to eat pizza with them. THANK GOD pizza is not a weakness for me, actually I am not fond of it at all. I am not a bread girl. I will continue to be the best me I can be! I wish you all continue success in your journey. Talk to you all real soon.
Food Log
Breakfast - Appetite was zero....Coffee w/creamer 30 cal/1.5 grams fat
I am so happy today, it is strange. I didn't go to bed until late this morning......try 4:30 am, which is RARE for me. I am definitely your sleepy head woman! My computer was having some problems on Thursday night and I couldn't get it up and running until on Friday at 3:00 am, I am one of those people who when I start on something I must finish it! So, mission accomplished! Well, now for the good news, I am really, really excited and I am very, very close to onederland !!!!!! I have lost another 3 pounds....!!! I guess u can tell I am EXCITED! WhoooooHOOOO! I am proud to say I am down to 203.5 !!!!! My weight loss has slowed somewhat slowed down, just as my doctor said it would, but the most important thing is that the scale continues to go downward instead of upward and for that I am THANKFUL! I am Thankful for the discipline that I have had thus far and for the discipline I believe by faith that I will continue to have! I hope everyone is doing wonderful...as you can see, I AM!
Food Log -
Breakfast - first I must say, this is a strange breakfast, but I wanted, so I ate it!
1) "Basically, when you look good, you feel good. And lookin' good is sweeter than any donut has ever tasted"
2) Today, I notice that my stomach area was getting hard, I do no sit-ups or strenght training, yet my stomach muscles are forming, I asked my son's what would they do if mommy got a six pack like Janet Jackson? Thinking they would tell me that it wasn't possible...."My sweet little nine yr. old son just looked at me with the cutest expression and said "You will have one mommy if you keep doing what you are doing". I want to be a positive example to my children, I want them to know that if you should develop a weight problem it is not the end of the world....it is only a opportunity too make up your mind to change your eating habits and your life all in one! Good Night everyone.
I had a great day today....Still in training at work and starting to sit with people and learn the job hands on. I am loving the job, life and EVERYTHING overall....Well, I go to the doctor for my weigh-in tomorrow. We will see what I have really done....
Only thing is this....everytime I go, my TOM is lurking around the corner and I am one of those who gain before it starts!!!! Grrrrrhhhhhh....but I will be fine. Just as long as I know what the deal is.....I want to be thin so bad....I am sure a lot of you understand......but I want to be healthy too. Today! I wore a skirt to work that I brought 2 years ago, when I got home and tried it on, I couldn't fit it. Yes, unfortunately I am one of those women who trys on NOTHING!!! I look at it and if it looks like I can fit it, I buy but! I always save my receipt. Just in case I can't get in it....you know? The skirt today is toooooo big, I was able to put the skirt on, without zipping it down! And also, my tank top that I wore under my little jacket was toooooooo big, I normally wear a XL due to my double DD's, but the tank top was to big. I can tell you this much, it is wonderful to see and realize that even when your scale seems as if it is just STUCK, you are still losing if you are continuing on the right road. And I am, haven't waivered. A very good friend of mine brought me ballons and a cake on my B-day and I am proud to confess that I ate a piece of cake (the size of a postage stamp) and I had no guilt. I believe I had no guilt because I am learning everyday that it is not always the things we eat, but the amount that we eat. Again when I went out I was told "my God you're losing weight!". Again, I smiled and said thanks....One guy actually told me that he was really really proud of me and my sudden transformation....I told him, "it's not a transformation, but a lifestyle change". He winked at me and moved on....The positive comments of others, keep me positive....I will continue to lose this weight, because I love me! And I realize that I need to continue on this journey to get where I need to be.....
Tonight I am going out to celebrate my 41 st birthday! My little sister and a friend and myself, are going to have a little fun and bring in my birthday and I am EXCITED. I plan on taking a picture! Because I look super sexy in this dress I am wearing....Wow that sounded pretty arrogant, no....NOT arrogant, just working hard at what I want and happy about my success in acheiving it! 
I am doing wonderful today, hopely everyone else is having or has maintained a wonderful day. I didn't get to post last night due to lots of neighborhood kids wanting to come and get online. Yep, I love the babies and allow them to get online when they don't have internet access, but the only catch is this.......YOU can't download a thing! And if in fact I notice that you are doing something terrible unexceptable you will not use my computer again. As I mentioned before, I didn't get to post, but I did good, I didn't go over my calories or fat.....But today I did something that I haven't done in a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggggggg time.....I had a bite size special dark chocolate and it was delicious, but when you don't abuse your sweet treats, you really appreciate them. I was falling asleep at work and needed a boost, it didn't provide a boost, but the yummy on my palate was wonderful!!!!
I am back and I walk for almost an HOUR!!!! It was very nice, I enjoyed that, but now I am so ready to go to bed.... When you read my food log, you will see I had 2 indulgences and I don't feel guilty. You know why? I stayed within my caloric and fat range and I don't feel guilty.
Today, has been somewhat of a long and busy day. But that is what happens every Sunday. I am always busy doing something or the other. I took a nap today but like always, it was not long enough, but I am a single mother, so I have to do everything and by myself. No this is not an attempt to get anyone to feel sorry for me, this is the truth. But lets move on. I have come to the conclusion once again that I must do this for me and only me. I have to lose this weight at any cost. I literally mean, fresh fruits and veggies and the like. I went to the store today and it was amazing to me, everything on sale was something that put unnessary pounds on you. Those are the things that they know will sale easily and those are also the things that will make us FAT! 
I will not quit, I will continue to eat healthy and in turn I will lose this weight and be happy. Although, there are times when I just want to say....FUDGE it, I know that the thin me is crying to come back out. I know how I felt when I was 50 lbs light, I felt and looked amazing and I want that feeling again. I