14 POUND GAIN - OMG!!

So I actually bought a new scale on April 21st.  It said I weighed 238.4.  I was so upset. I had gained 12 pounds by buying a new scale. SO UPSET – that I took the week off.  I know it was silly to take off or even to be upset. I know I am losing weight based on my measurements, but I thought I was so much closer to my goal than I actually was. Turns out - that week off has lasted 3 weeks and I now weigh 240.8. I HAVE to get back on track. So I was supposed to join the new runners group on Saturday. But there was some kind of parade or something so there was not enough parking in the lot and no parking on the street. So I went to another park and walked/jogged 1.5 miles. That is all the exercise I have done in the last 3 weeks. L I’m ready to get back on track. I should do super charged sculpting tonight. I’ll let you guys know. I’m gonna try to make 225#’s by the end of my 90 day challenge. I may have been able to make the 215#’s goal if I had not taken 3 weeks off. But that’s life – there are ups and downs. You just can’t give up. I’m still much better of than I was a year and a half ago and I’m gonna keep moving forward. I hope everyone else is doing well. I’m gonna check you guys out now.

Broken Scale?

Have you ever thought your scale was broken because you lost too much weight? So this week I lost 4.4 pounds. And I am not convinced my scale is right. I did well with my eating, but only so-so with exercise this week. When I stood on the scale this morning, I was expecting the number to be the same or maybe even more than last week. These last 2 weigh-ins I have been surprised by the number on the scale. Because of my height, it takes a lot more weight loss for my clothes size to change. I have been frustrated because I feel like I should be going down in sizes if my weight is going down and for me to stand on the scale and see a loss of 4.4 more pounds make me think the scale is jacked up. I look around like did someone do something to the scale? Am I on PUNKED?  I think I am going to buy a new scale this week. 
My capris fit ok, I could wear them, but I may get uncomfortable if I have to eat something. I want to wear them to my son’s book club meeting in the park on May 4th. I should be able to be comfortable in them by then, I just hope my son can read the book in time.   Hope you all had a good weekend.

Depression

I didn’t want to post about this because it’s too heavy, but it’s my reality and has a huge impact on my weight loss. When I get depressed, I get in bed and go to sleep. If there is any ice cream or donuts nearby, I eat them ALL UP. There is really only one thing that makes me depressed and that’s not having enough money. I hate it when bills are due and I don’t have enough to cover them all. So I pretty much hide out with food…. I will spend my last $2 on something to eat. I figure $2 isn’t going to pay the bills so I find something I can do with it to make me happy. So this week I didn’t have enough money, I didn’t eat anything extra, but a couple days I went to sleep instead of working out.
How do you all deal with depression? I want to develop a way out of it. I am trying to deal with this the best I can. Mostly trying to think of ways to make more money. The economy is terrible and everyone needs more money. I am facing my debt by developing payments plans, but that leaves so little money for things like food and gas, which are becoming more expensive too. 
I did workout today with Aerobic Body Shaping.  I am giong to lunch with my friends at Olive Garden.  I am planning to haveto soup an salad and a piece of lemon cake.  Yeah, cake.  I worked out enough to have the points to cover it. 
TTYL
QP

Just checkin in

I just finished the FIRM’s sculpting ball workout. This time I used the ball. Boy was it hard. I had to stop for water a couple of times, but I got through it all. My eating has been just ok these last couple of days. I have been getting plenty of water. I decided to stop drinking diet sodas. I wasn’t drinking enough water. Cutting out the soda helps a lot. Not much else is going on. I didn’t work out last night. I went to sleep early. I hope everyone is keeping up with their challenge goals. TTYL.

Biggest Loser Finale Tonight

I am so excited. I love this show, but a man always wins. It would be awesome to see Ali or Kelly win this one. Last week everyone lost so much weight. It was amazing. I can’t wait to see how they have progressed since going home. 
Now about me - I was on program yesterday for my eating, but I am a little bit congested so I cut my workout short. I did 20 minutes of Super Charged Sculpting. After I took my shower I thought, there were only 17 or 18 minutes left – I could have done that. Anyway – My head still hurts today. I am going to do the Cardio Dance Slim Down tonight. Before the season finale of the Biggest Loser. Hope you all have a great OP day.
QP

Down 4

Today I weighed in for the 90 day challenge with my friend.  I have lost 4 pounds this week and I am really excited.  I may be able to surpass my 90 day goal.  I am a third of the way there and we're only 2 weeks in of 13.  YAY!!  I have to say starting the blog has really been motivation for me to keep up with my eating plan and workouts.  I am accountable to everyone who reads it.  There are times I don't want to workout or I want to eat a donut and I think..."I'll have to tell everyone."  So I don't do it.  Today is Sunday and I usually have a donut while I read the paper.  But I didn't have one today.  Kind of busy day ahead.  My son starts conditioning practice for the swim team today and I have a million chores to do - laundry and such.  I hope you all have a great day.
TTYL -QP

On Program Today

Good News & Bad News

Bad News First - Not such a good day yesterday. My team went to El Pollo Rico for lunch. The chicken is awesome, but the only sides are coleslaw and French fries – yes I ate the fries.  Not Core. Ok, so I went to celebrate a 4 y/o’s birthday. We had pizza and cupcakes – yes I had them too. So I didn’t workout last night because I was too sleepy. 
Good News -  I “worked” from home today, so I was able to eat well and I worked out at lunch time. I did Aerobic Body Shaping from the FIRM. It was tough on me because I have been sticking to the 30-35 minute workouts. This one was almost an hour. I kept looking at the time thinking that is all I have finished???? But I made it thru – YAY ME!!! I am super tired now and I will probably go to sleep soon. Hope you guys are doing well and keeping up with your challenge goals. 
TTYL QP

4-9-08

Toady is my four year old niece’s birthday. This morning she called to ask if I was coming to her school for the party. I have to be at work and I can’t go  . But I will go to her house to see her tonight. Not much else is going on. Hope you all have a great day.
QP

Down 3.6 - I Think

OK, I know it's 4 am.  I didn't workout yesterday, so I couldn't sleep.  I will workout as soon as I finish this post.  Unfortunately, after that I have to get ready for work.  Thank God I have a job tho.
Anyway - My scale has been reading the same weight all week 239.4.  That seems so strange because there is usually some kind of change from morning to evening or before or after a meal.  But all week it has been saying the same thing.  I try to keep the conditions the same to weigh myself, so I know the change is true.  But it just didn't seem right to have the same weight regardless of the time of day all week.  So I moved the scale from the bathroom to the kitchen.  It said 235.8.  YAY!! I think.  So I must have weighed myself 10 times.  I moved it back to the bathroom and I got 235 again.  I don't know if I willed the scale to move or if it actually did.  I'm gonna take the 3.6 pound loss and run with it.   Let's see if it comes back next week.