Getting There.....

 Well its been over a month since I have "blogged". But I am still very much here!! I am down to 153 as of this morning and I am closer than ever to my "pre-children" weight. Finally I can see that all of this is getting me somewhere. The weight is coming off at its own gradual pace, I can't rush it, and I can't do anything more to speed it up. I am happy with where I am and what I have accomplished, but I still have at least 20 more lbs to go. Its not going to be easy but I will get there, in time.

We celebrated our sons 1st birthday party, it was nice, stressful, but nice. I did not have a cupcake, but I loved the frosting while decorating. Oh well, gotta splurge on occassion.

Well I am off to start dinner......

Where have I been?

Just been super busy, thats life. I kinda got stuck for a while, and I had to rethink things, but I am back on track now I am at 157. I feel pretty good. I am going to get back into the habit of my daily blogging!! PROMISE.

Thursday already?

Well I have been at 163 for a week now. And holding steady once again. It will go down and then stay there for a week or so. But I am ready for the kids to go back to school next week, and I am will be getting back to business on this dieting plan. Otherwise all is great, same ole same ole, such a caotic life I have!!

Slacking

Well it has offically been a couple of weeks since I have blogged. With the kids home , gosh its hard to focus on them, all the housework, and still finding time to do something for myself (even blog).

Well I have *OFFICIALLY* reached a plateau, and I am stuck. In one since I am upset, and the other sense I am happy for the amount I have lost, but I really wanted to acheive my goal of 125-130 . I am hoping this is only a phase, and maybe I will overcome it.

I am down to 166lbs, making it 34lbs since starting my dieting/phen on May 1st. I still think that is pretty good for 2 1/2 months. I have went from a tight size 18, down to a very loose 14, and yesterday I wore a size 12, comfortably. I have continued my exercise program of 3 X a week, but I think I am going to add in another day or lengthen the program time for the 3 days. I have added weight lifting to tone my arms. I have always been a muscular person, never a stick figure even when I was 125 previously. I have lost major inches though.

The kids start back to school soon, so after then I am hoping to focus on a little bit more for ME. I am fixing to step it into high gear, I have a goal to get there, and no one, or anything is going to stand in my way! Not even a plateau, I will over come it! SOON!'

Happy 4th

Well I am officially out of the 170's and now 169, making that 31 pounds of loss. I am so happy!! Hope everyone has a happy 4th of July!!

Our plans are ~ to take the kids to the fireworks tonight at our local State Park. Thats about it! Nothing special.

Ok, I will blog again soon, kids running around crazy!

Its me again....

Well as of this morning I am down to 170, after the scale staying steady for a while. I have started exercising again, and I plan on changing my diet around. Still doing my 100 OZ of H2O a day, but boy some days its hard. I need to learn to eat breakfast, but sometimes I just *forget*.

On another note~ I am still running around like a chicken with no head, chasing after kids, running errands, cleaning, etc etc. I also have an abcessed tooth (3 to be exact), whew! I mean this crap hurts, and on top of that I am trying to get my wisdom teeth. I have never ever had a problem with my teeth, not even a cavity, and now this. Its aggravating.

Well I am off to bed, will blog another day soon.

Long time

Well I have been so busy I have not been able to do something I have found that I enjoy. Thats Blog. The kids are home for summer break, and I am a stay at home mom. So basically that means NO me time at all. From the time I get up until the time I go to bed its all of my time devoted to the kids, and my husband. Never myself.

I must admit I have done well its been a little over 2 months I am down 29lbs, 2 clothes sizes, and many inches. I have not measured due to the fact my kids broke my measuring tape and I have yet to buy another. I feel good health wise, but admittedly I am struggling with my "appearance" still. I still see a fat person, I still feel fat, dispite losing 29lbs, 2 clothes sizes, and many inches. Everyone is so encouraging, and happy for me. Last night we were out with friends and we took some pictures with our digital camera, and my 1st thought when I seen them was FAT & DISGUSTING, I am more self conscious now, than before. Yeah I know kinda crazy, and unhealthy. I know its not a good thing, and I do not know why I feel like this. I am working on it though.

I have been doing well I guess.....taking my Phen, kinda maintaining a eating plan (though it varies) and I could do better, I have been drinking 100 OZ of water a day, but the exercise has ceased. My husband works crazy shifts, 3 days on 3 days off, 12 hours shifts from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. while he is gone I have no one to keep the kids for me to get my exercise in, and when he gets home its then dinner time, clean the kitchen, bath time & bedtime for the kids, and basically then I am exhausted its usually after 10:00 and I am ready for bed.

I am going to RE-GROUP, set new plans, and so on. Maybe that will help me. I need to maintain the diet, exercise at least 3 X a week, and continue the 100 of water a day. I know this. I really do. I also need to work on my inner self. Wish me luck, I will blog soon and post my new goals!!

Time?

Well I have been so busy I have not been able to write lately. I followed up with my DR on Wednesday 6/7.....and refilled my prescription for Phentermine. I am currently down to 174.5....yea thats 26lbs. I am so proud of myself. The scale held pretty steady for a week or so, but now its moving again. I am also down from a size 18, to a very loose size 14. I can tell a big difference and so can all of the people around me. I have been attempting to continue my 1 mile 3 X a week, but its been kinda hard. I need to get back into it Monday. I have been continuing the 100 oz of water and my diet has remained about the same. I notice I am a little more hungry in the PM so I have to fight those urges......otherwise I am eating what I want, just reasonably "Small" portions.

The thing I fight the most is being "comfortable" now. I am down 26lbs, but I kinda feel more conscious about my looks now. I know I have to get over it already, doesn't even make sense why I would be more self conscious now after losing the 26lbs. I just want the old me back, and I am finally getting there. I am SO SO EXCITED to know that maybe sometime this year I will be there.

My new goal! May be reasonable or my not be, but we will see. My start weight was 200lbs......on 4/17/2006, as of today on 6/10/2006 I am down to 174.5. I am hoping to be at my goal of 125 by Thanksgiving holidays??? LOL .....I know I need a short-term goal, so lets see??? UM??......I would like to be 150lbs or less by 8/15/2006. Thats pretty reasonable, right? Hopefully.

On another note, the dreaded TOM.....Its here again, so I am sure the scale will remain the same or even go up, but thats life......its so aggravating to me.

Well off to clean the house, and the other million and one chores I have to get done, Blessings to all!

My Daughters Birthday

Well only have a second......Today is my daughter's 6th birthday party, we are planning on having a big birthday celebration this afternoon. Exciting , yea I know! LOL

Anyways I am down to 175.2...........WHOA!! I  know. I think I am doing so good! I am proud of myself. I mean I have changed EVERYTHING about the way I eat, etc. I know I can maintain this.

Well guess I will blog tomorrow, lol.....AFTER the party.

Been Busy!!

Hi all! I have been SO busy with the kids home for Summer break, admittedly I am a little stressed to!! Thats 4 kids, all under 6, running around, destroying stuff, hollaring, etc etc!! LOL

I done my weight update, measurement update, and body fat update this morning. I am down to 177.8, measurement shows inches lost, and body fat is down 2%.

I have been maintaining my diet, drinking my 100oz of H20, and I have added in walking 3 times a week. I felt energized after my 1st day of walking, definitely something I want to continue.

I am still fighting with the Phen majoring supressing my appetite, and I think my memory. I can go all day on NOTHING and not think about it at all. I know thats bad, and I have been attempting to do better at eating my balanced smaller meals.

My daughter has a birthday party coming up this weekend and you know what that means. CAKE, JUNK FOOD, AND STRESS! They do not mix well together. I hope I can fight the urges to overeat or eat things I am not supposed to! Wish me luck!

I went to the Dr on Friday, I had lost weight, they were impressed. I got my B12......for some reason I notice no difference after one, lol, must be because I am always so go go!!

Well guess I better go, I hear kids laughing and playing, watching a baby attempt to crawl, and I am looking around at all the stuff I need to do ! Until next time.......

Happy losing to everyone.