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Dec 11

Getting Back on the Saddle

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Well, my last post was August 14, and today is now December 11. Needless to say (but, I’ll say it anyways), that I had done the inevitable. I had pretty much given up on this blog and on WW. Well, I am happy to report, that within the last few months, my roller coaster dieting and exercise has landed me here. At 222 lbs, which is realistically only 1 pound weight gain since my best loss. So, I am still down 14 pounds, which is a great place to “start over.”

I have decided to return back to Weight Watchers. I started doing Atkins (I know, I know), knowing full well the harm it could do, and rationalizing it with, “well, it’s also harmful to be overweight, so I’ll take my chances.” I actually thrive on Atkins. My last big weight loss was my last quarter in college, and I it was 20 lbs. So, after having somewhat of a plateau with WW, I decided to stop blogging, so I wouldn’t be judged, and go back to Atkins.

Well, I had a lovely chat with my doctor the other day, and she informed me that I had high cholesterol, something I had never had before. Well, I decided that my diet of bacon and red meat, while effective in losing weight, had to go.

So, here I am! Back to blogging and WW. Merry Christmas.

Aug 3

12 Weeks

Well, has someone fallen off the bandwagon with this blog, or what? So sorry for being MIA these last few… weeks? Man. Also, thank you to Chara for texting me about updating this blog. It might have been a few more weeks had she not asked.

Now, while I have stopped posting as often, I am proud to say that I am still battling with staying on the weight watchers program. It’s been tough, and my success rate has been dismal for the most part, but I am still battling it out. Also, I am not starting over at square one, I am still between 12-15 lbs of weight loss, which is good and bad. It’s bad, because I haven’t moved out of that range for a month, but good in the sense that I haven’t gained much more than a pound back.

However, the plateau is definitely my fault. I have been struggling. I’m pretty sure since the 4th of July I haven’t tracked hardly anything. Tracking is about 90% of the battle. I’ve pretty much been eating whatever for a full month. The fact that I haven’t gained more than a pound or two overall is a miracle.

I have been back on track with tracking and working out though this week. I am SO SO SO close to my first WW goal of 218 pounds, so I have been extra motivated. Although, I have been weighing myself every morning and the results are dismal. I either am not moving a pound, or (like this morning) have gained one back. I think it might have something to do with my PMS slowly approaching. I mean, last month I had a 7 lb gain in one week and then an 8 lb loss the next. Now that I have been doing this for 12 weeks, I can see these patterns and know to not be discouraged.

On a different note, I am starting to see myself differently. Not so much in a satisfaction from weight loss, but more so in a, “I’m effing hot, even at a larger size” kind of way. I am starting to feel more confident and putting my mind in a good place. It’s helpful, because when I do have victories, it’s just like icing on the (low-fat) cake. Instead of me picking on all these insecurities, like, “well, I lost 5 lbs, but my thighs still jiggle and my face is still round,” it’s more like, “man, I lost 5 lbs and I look EVEN BETTER.” It’s a much healthier way to work on yourself.

Well, that’s all I have for this update post. :)

 

Jul 12

Back on Track

Well, after what seemed like a very tragic dieting week I feel as though I am back on track! Yesterday I FINALLY stayed within my points and felt pretty awesome about it. I have also been able to hit the gym the last couple days. On Tuesday I did all of 15 minutes of a spin class, although I blame my crappy shoes on not finishing it out.

However, I did do the FULL hour of the weight lifting class yesterday, so gently named “Body Pump.” I am very sore today to say the least. Also, my friend and I got in the class about 7 minutes or so before it started and the ONLY spots available were right in the front and center of the room. It’s a lovely place to be your first day, I must say ;)

(I thought it was so funny we were in the front I took a picture to put on this blog) 

I was feeling pretty schmexy this morning, so I decided to weight myself, and to my liking actually, I haven’t gained a pound at all. Which is awesome, considering I was “dragged” to this restaurant called the Cornish Pastey on Tuesday night.

Let me take a second to break this place down for you. The Cornish Pastey is a popular restaurant in Tempe, AZ. It’s menu features these “pasties” which are basically the same idea as a calzone except instead of pizza filling it can be almost anything (for example, I had the Bangers and Mash pastey with a side of red wine gravy). Also, instead of pizza dough it’s pastry (think croissants or flakey biscuits). It is dangerously delicious.

(Just so we are clear. Also, pic is from The Cornish Pastey Co.)

Well, that wraps up this post. I am going to finish my cup of cantaloupe now :)

Jul 9

5 Day Weekend

Alright. I know, I know. I have been pretty MIA for the last week or so, and for that I apologize. This seems to be somewhat of a habit lately, huh? Again… oops! Sorry.

Let me explain. I have just had 5 wonderful days away from work. My job decided to be AWESOME and gave us 4th of July off AND the Thursday and Friday after that off too. ALSO the time between Christmas and New Years as well. Man, gotta love it here.  However, I have been SLACKING off big time these last few days. I have been alluding to it in my last couple posts, and I am not proud. This morning though, I am back on track (so far) with my melon and banana breakfast medley.

So, because I am completely narcissistic, let’s talk about my weekend!!
(Caution, this is the LONGEST blog post on the planet. Seriously, it’s obnoxious)
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Jul 8

Weigh-In | 6

Hmmmm, well…. I am pleasantly confused. I seem to have lost .1 pound, despite having not tracked anything but my breakfast for the last 6 days. Let me tell you, I have NOT been good either. I mean, I have been trying to stay relatively healthy, but I am pretty positive that had I clocked in all my food this week, I would have gone over every single day.

(this is what I looked like when I weighed in this morning – photo from here) 

Anyways, I am going to be writing more about my weekend/vacation from work in the next post, complete with lots of photos.
Next week, it’s focus time. Seriously. I may have gotten lucky this week, but it’s not going to keep up that way. I have goals I need to hit. Lots of them. Thanksgiving in Houston, Hawaii, Dirty Girl Mud Run, and my friend’s wedding! No time for slacking!

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