NJMom

The summer is almost over, and keeping track of days just doesn’t matter any longer.  They roll one right into another.  My workout today was the elliptical.  Did 32 minutes at 10% incline with a resistance of 6.  For some unknown reason, I have two extra pounds on me.  I don’t know what happened.  I did really well with what I ate yesterday.  Matter of fact, dinner was two rice cakes with one tablespoon of peanut butter each, and I did workout yesterday.  I used the recumbent bike.  Did 30 minutes on that with a resistance of 4.  I hope that tomorrow the scale will show a loss.  This is trying, trying, trying…..

My approach to this “lifestyle change”.  Good days since my last post.  I did not workout yesterday, nor will I have the chance to exercise today.  I do have errands to run this afternoon, so that will be my form of exercise. 

Well last year I purchased a couple of spring shirts which were snug (well, that just did not fit), and today I am WEARING one of the shirts!  With room to spare!  The capris I am wearing, slowing inching down my waist (I have big hips, so they won’t go far).  SUCCESS IS SWEEEET!!  At times I am in disbelief, but I do see the difference.  For those of you who want to rush the process, DON’T.  It will happen!  I have been at this, religiously, since May.  My progress has been slow (I was stuck at one number for 2 weeks), but I know in the long run slower is better.  You are only make small modifications.  Sit back and ENJOY THE RIDE!!

I can’t say it enough — weight lost feels good.  Did my 35 minutes on the elliptical, ate my BIG SALAD, and now it’s time to blog.    Today, I thought about how I felt since losing 12 pounds. 

1.  The bras I own today do not squeeze or pinch; matter of fact I fit better in them.

2. The waistband on my panties can now be pulled higher than my waist line.

3. I walk taller.

4. I smile more than ever.

5. With my workout clothes on, looking at my self in the window, I can see my legs have trimmed down.

There are only five reasons, but let me tell you they mean alot!  I am so proud of my self.  I can’t wait to see what change I have made by December 31, 2007.

Yes!  I am HAPPY and I know why.  Not because I lost another pound (because I haven’t), but because I pushed myself to the gym this afternoon — and it felt good!  I was hesitant about going.  I did not work out this weekend, and it only takes me a couple of days to fall in to a rut.  After reading some of the posts this morning, I was placed in a competitive mood.  Meaning, I did not want everyone to blog about their exercising and I did not.  In my mind, being here on this website is my challenge.  So it was great to exercise today and I feel lighter!

I managed to drag myself to the elliptical machine this afternoon.  Did 30 solid minutes at 10% incline with a resistance of four.  After being without it for five days, it felt good.  Haven’t eaten anything out of the ordinary (a couple of brownie bits).   Today’s exerise took care of that.  I weigh myself every morning and I am still at my 11 lb. loss.  I hope this weekend I will get rid of at least one more pound.  Only time will tell.

Maybe I should say, Got It Comin’ Off!  I am so happy I received my first red star.  A wonderful 11 lb. weight loss.  May seem small, but it is really big for me.  I believe this is permanent weight loss.  Like I said in the past, I am giving myself 52 weeks to get to my goal of 150.   I have not changed much in my eating, but I have not had ice cream in 10 days.  I do think of it on the weekends, but when I grocery shop, for some reason, I forget to stop by the ice cream section.  I do not want to eliminate it completely (it is my only indulgence), but happy to know I do not need it during the week.   Breakfast consists of : 2 packets Raisin & Cinnamon Oatmeal, less than a 1/3 cup Granola and coffee (w/half&half).  Lunch is:  Green Salad with red onion, red & green peppers, (1) can tuna fish, dressed with olive oil, lemon juice and parmesan cheese (I LOVE A GOOD, BIG SALAD!).   Dinner is either (2) Tilapia fillets or (2) rice cakes with peanut butter and I usually drink four 16.0 oz. bottles of water.  As boring as my menu may seem, I really enjoy the above foods and they are filling (especially with drinking the water).  I am really bored with most foods.  How many days a week can a woman eat meat, vegetable, starch, and something sweet.  I am not a heavy eater, even though I am heavy.

Everyone enjoy HUMP DAY!!!

How can a Monday be sweet?  Alot of positive thinking!   This week for me is going to be a bust in terms of diet (?) and exercise(!).  When I get my period, the last thing I want to do is diet!!  I will not binge, but I seem to gain a couple of pounds (don’t know if it is water or what) during this time.  As far exercising goes, I can’t go to the gym; it feels icky.  Time will tell.  By Thursday, I hope to find I did not do any damage to my 10 lb. loss.

Good morning all….

What a great day it is!  I met my mini goal this morning!  If I can keep it off this weekend, I will record it next week.  It’s funny what weight loss (a small amount) can do for a person.  Clothes fit better, your back is straightened (you walk tall and people notice), your butt does not feel as if it is sittting on your back – it just feels good all over.  Because of the way I feel with my 10 lb. loss, I do not want to go back the other way (God help me).  I have increased my mini goal to 24 lbs.  from today’s weight.  It might take a while, but I will perservere!

I have been a member since mid-June, but have not blogged regularly.  Did not see the need.  Today, reading through the blogs, I find myself being envious and proud at the same time.  So many of you have lost an enourmous amount of weight and I stayed at 227 for two weeks!  I guess it is safe to say I average 1 lb. per week.  Which is fine(?) because I am giving myself 52 weeks to get to my goal of 150 (hahaha).  Is it possible to lose weight without following a diet developed by someone.  In all honesty, I cannot afford to buy “special foods” (I generally do not eat red meat), foods that spoil quickly, or spend time cooking (especially in this heat).  Congratulations to all the losers and good luck to the rest of us.