So, the last week or so has been crazy for me..I have had LOTS of fun things to do & friends to visit with, BUT....i have been eating out way too much and I'm starting to feel it and SEE it. Dare i get on the scale..NO. thank GOD i have spinning class tonight. I do have to say - im at least not over eating or eating bad EVERY meal... but last weekend alone - i ate so badly..that it's spilling over into this week.
I did have a wonderful time last night with my long lost friend from Jr High & High School, Laura. Small world...and amazing how our lives have been so similar over the years - we even lived one street apart for several years & never knew it?! I'm proud of her for starting her life over & know how hard it is ...which makes me even more proud of her. I really see us staying in touch this time around & rebuilding the great friendship we had when we were teens. It's amazing that I haven't seen her for 10+ years and we still had so much to talk about & share that 3.5 hours had passed like nothing & we were still going" and then this happened..(gasp) then I did this (gasp gasp).... and laughed and laughed.
So..i'm now off to Spinning class. I'm only able to attend twice this week. I'm headed to Van Wert -- a town that's been the butt of many a joke over the years -- to see my good friend Melissa get married. I'm so happy for her & can't wait to see her on her big day. She and I also have one of those wonderful relationships that have no pressure & I don't have to work hard to be her friend. We can go six months without a peep & then talk for hours like we saw each other yesterday.
I appreciate that about us!!
So....my vow going forward is to start eating better again & focus on a little more "free time".....plus some more time with Eric! I'm so happy to know that he's not going to Iraq - but haven't seen him for more than a good night kiss all week. Once again...it's nice to have that kind of relationship with him. He's not jealous or mad if I spend time with friends....or if I haven't cooked him a hot meal in over a week. (Since i'm programmed to be a 19050's mom & all).
I'm a pretty lucky girl sometimes....
now if i could just eat better :)
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Weight loss update
So....when I began this 'journey' over a month ago...i was tipping the scales at 180lbs. I'm ashamed to admit that -- but I'm going to because I'm so proud of my progress. I got on the scale this morning...scared to see...but i have lost another 3 lbs - in two weeks time. And this is WITH Eric back home and me probably not eating the best. I am down to 170.6. i'm SO happy!!!
I still have at least 10 lbs to go for my 'first goal'. I want to reach that by my birthday - May 24th.
I have to say Spinning class is keeping me motivated...and so is Chris Owens! He's my spinning partner and I'm so grateful that he's there for me & vice versa. he's lots a TON of weight -- so i'm really proud of him to.
I also have been tracking my food intake on www.my-calorie-counter.com i really like it because unlike things like weight watchers and other sites - it tracks EVERYTHING. so i can see calorie intake, fat, carbs, sodium....etc. so that helps me point out the bad things I'm eating & remind me that i can still eat foods i love - IN moderation!!
My second goal is to get below 160 lbs...but i'll take a look at what my body looks like when i reach that 160 goal and go from there. I weighed 165 when I met Eric - so I at least want to get back to under that.
YEAH!!!!!!! It's a good day!
I still have at least 10 lbs to go for my 'first goal'. I want to reach that by my birthday - May 24th.
I have to say Spinning class is keeping me motivated...and so is Chris Owens! He's my spinning partner and I'm so grateful that he's there for me & vice versa. he's lots a TON of weight -- so i'm really proud of him to.
I also have been tracking my food intake on www.my-calorie-counter.com i really like it because unlike things like weight watchers and other sites - it tracks EVERYTHING. so i can see calorie intake, fat, carbs, sodium....etc. so that helps me point out the bad things I'm eating & remind me that i can still eat foods i love - IN moderation!!
My second goal is to get below 160 lbs...but i'll take a look at what my body looks like when i reach that 160 goal and go from there. I weighed 165 when I met Eric - so I at least want to get back to under that.
YEAH!!!!!!! It's a good day!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Monday Monday
I just survived yet another tough week at work. 400 associates (and friends) were laid off. I managed to find a place for myself once again in this crazy world of retail. Not sure how, but I am very grateful to be sitting here today!
Spinning & my workout/eating better programs are going well. I was just handed the Biggest Loser Cookbook to borrow from a friend. I like it so much - I ordered my own from Amazon! The recipes look amazing....and easy :)
Still no word on Iraq....but i'm planning away for summer already!
That's about all to update today -- I ate really bad all weekend, so i'm trying to make up for it now. SALADS! :)
Spinning & my workout/eating better programs are going well. I was just handed the Biggest Loser Cookbook to borrow from a friend. I like it so much - I ordered my own from Amazon! The recipes look amazing....and easy :)
Still no word on Iraq....but i'm planning away for summer already!
That's about all to update today -- I ate really bad all weekend, so i'm trying to make up for it now. SALADS! :)
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