Before I begin I have a funny.
Tonight hubby was carrying baby (I swear I have picked new names for them but that is for another post), anyways, hubby was carrying the baby up the stairs for bed time and I gave her a kiss, I suddenly realized how much I missed her. So I gave her a few more kisses and then hubby turns around and walks off.
I yelled up in protest; "Hey I wasn't done giving her kisses!"
Hubby; ""We just ate were you going to eat her?"
Which I am still laughing about. Man that guy is funny.
Now onto my Weight Watchers News!!
My last weigh in was last Saturday and as of that day I have lost 5.3 pounds! In 4 weeks. I am very excited. I feel it is going really well!
With my crazy schedule I am depending heavily on frozen meals which is wreaking havoic on my stomach so this weekend I am really going to try to strategize. Do you guys have any ideas for healthy lunch ideas? Like yummy salads or sandwiches? Let me tell you I am so boring when it comes to salads. Like lettuce tomato and dressing boring. Sometimes I will spice it up with red peppers and sunflower seeds. But nothing too fancy. I would appreciate any ideas!
Thanks again for all of your support!!
Showing posts with label Weight Watchers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Weight Watchers. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
A Long Week
This week has been a very long week. Things do not look like they will slow down until September. Is it September yet? Wake me up when it is. ;)
So the news I discussed in my last post is.......I got a new job. Currently, well until Friday I work for a great Non-Profit. Unfortunately, I was also Non-Profiting. I really believe in our mission and I LOVE my job. I will continue to be on committees for the organization. I was not out job hunting, I had a friend call me about a position she thought I was a great match for I told her no, she submitted me and I interviewed, they called back 30 minutes later offering me the job at the money I wanted. I had set a dollar amount that I would leave for and it was not cheap. I really never expected it.
So here I am with my mixed emotions about the sadness of leaving my beloved/flexible position (with an office), bound for corporate, inflexible America (with a cubicle) but great money. This week has been a long week because I have been training my replacement and apparently I do A LOT of work around this place. I had no idea. Next week, there will be more training. So please excuse me if a am sparse the next few weeks. I haven't forgotten about anyone, I am just busy training and being trained (and learning to work grown up hours).
Onto other news, last night I finally got off my big rumpus and started my 13 week training program. Thanks to La, who is being a GREAT task master in my quest for hotness, I mean healthiness. (Yeah I know it isn't a word, work with me I am very emotional. ;)) Last night was my first run, well actual appearance at the gym, in a long time. I had to push through the final 12 minutes of my workout. How does everyone else do this? Because last night I just kept telling myself "you’re going to be hot".
This week has been a GREAT Weight Watchers week. I am actually very excited to get to my meeting on Saturday and get on that scale!
Watch out World, Adie is on a mission!
So, there are a lot of changes going on in my life. They are all good; I am just noticing as I get older it is harder for me to completely and immediately embrace change. It mostly scares the crap out of me, no matter what form it comes in.
So the news I discussed in my last post is.......I got a new job. Currently, well until Friday I work for a great Non-Profit. Unfortunately, I was also Non-Profiting. I really believe in our mission and I LOVE my job. I will continue to be on committees for the organization. I was not out job hunting, I had a friend call me about a position she thought I was a great match for I told her no, she submitted me and I interviewed, they called back 30 minutes later offering me the job at the money I wanted. I had set a dollar amount that I would leave for and it was not cheap. I really never expected it.
So here I am with my mixed emotions about the sadness of leaving my beloved/flexible position (with an office), bound for corporate, inflexible America (with a cubicle) but great money. This week has been a long week because I have been training my replacement and apparently I do A LOT of work around this place. I had no idea. Next week, there will be more training. So please excuse me if a am sparse the next few weeks. I haven't forgotten about anyone, I am just busy training and being trained (and learning to work grown up hours).
Onto other news, last night I finally got off my big rumpus and started my 13 week training program. Thanks to La, who is being a GREAT task master in my quest for hotness, I mean healthiness. (Yeah I know it isn't a word, work with me I am very emotional. ;)) Last night was my first run, well actual appearance at the gym, in a long time. I had to push through the final 12 minutes of my workout. How does everyone else do this? Because last night I just kept telling myself "you’re going to be hot".
This week has been a GREAT Weight Watchers week. I am actually very excited to get to my meeting on Saturday and get on that scale!
Watch out World, Adie is on a mission!
So, there are a lot of changes going on in my life. They are all good; I am just noticing as I get older it is harder for me to completely and immediately embrace change. It mostly scares the crap out of me, no matter what form it comes in.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Menu Plan Monday
I am switching things up just a little this week. I have some exciting news that I will share with you tomorrow. Because of this news I am feeling like I am going to need a little more planning in my life. With that said I am trying out Menu Plan Monday hosted by I'm An Organizing Junkie. I have actually been following her blog for a very long time. I am new at this and I have not decided how I will handle recipes. So for right now you will have to beg me for them! ;) Ha just kidding. If anything interests you please just send me a a note and I will either email it to you or post it.
I am giving each meal a day, but usually I plan seven items for the week and cook them on the days I am feeling like eating it.
Monday:
Gilled Chicken Salad
Tuesday:
Asian Grilled Steak and Side Salad
Wednesday:
Crockpot Porketta, Yellow potatoes and green beans
Thursday:
Spaghetti, Garlic bread and Side Salad
Friday:
Pizza (hubby has been asking for this)
I will be eating Santa Fe Rice and Beans
Saturday:
Chicken Rice Casserole
Sunday:
Grilled Shrimp Ceasar Salads
I know these are pretty boring meals, but I have some pretty stocked cabinets and freezers I am trying to thin out. I am also trying to stick with my Weight Watchers.
On that note I am proud to report that this week I have lost 1 pound! So that puts me to 49 pounds to go. I was hoping to loose 2 pounds a week, but I am allowing myself to be happy with this small victory. I know where I will cut back this week and I will add in more workouts as well.
Hope everyone had a great weekend and has a wonderful week!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Checking In - Weight Watchers
As I mentioned yesterday, Saturday I officially started Weight Watchers. I of course had so many excuses not to do the program, the biggest reason being the added expense every month. However, recently I have noticed any time I am feeling sad or mad or anything other than happiness it all stems from my weight issues. Say I over ate or ate something ridiculously gross and fattening or I had somewhere to go and wanted to wear something cute, only to realize I didn't fit into anything. All of these feelings of rejection and disappointment lead me to be angry with myself and disappointed in myself, these feelings ruined my mood towards everything. How sad is it that something so fixable has so much control over whether I am going to have a good day or not?
I am very excited about my new Weight Watchers journey. I went to my first meeting Wednesday night. At this meeting I realized what a shameful thing weight and self image is for a number of people - men and women. I hear many women talk about how guys do not have to worry about their weight like we do, but I am learning this is just simply not true. Men and woman worry about their weight and image equally, the difference is in how and who they tell about their concerns.
At Wednesday’s meeting we discussed snacking. I noticed that it was difficult for everyone to name a low point healthy snack but when we were asked about a comfort snack, the flood gates opened. It was a never ending list. Then came the confession, from one small woman, "Today I ate 6 - 8 Oreos....in the closet". Now as shocking as this statement may sound to some, this is not that uncommon. I have a friend that used to hide and snack in her walk in pantry. This to me represents all of the shame that can come along with not being happy with your body and feeling so out of control. (I will tell you I personally like to sprawl out on my bed and watch trash TV when I am going to indulge.)
A great example of shameful eating or binging I saw on an episode of Ruby. Have you seen the show?
The show is on style, I believe it is now in its fourth season. Ruby started at over 700 pounds. I have not watched this season but last season she was in the low 300's. Pretty amazing! Anyhow, one episode her friend describes a binge she went on, she sat in house eating nearly everything for an extended amount of time. The only way she could get herself to stop was to strip down naked and paint her finger nails, so she could not drive anywhere or open anymore packages. I know this is very extreme but this image has haunted me on those days when I just do not feel in control. It makes me wonder, how do you get that bad? If I don't get control now is that where I am headed?
I don't believe I am headed in that extreme; I have pretty much had the same cycle/habits for 10 years now. My point is that the cycle I am in is causing me unhappiness and I am determined to regain that control.
I went to a meeting Saturday to officially sign up for Weight Watchers. The group Saturday was very different from Wednesday’s group. There were a number of men there, generally an older slightly larger crowd. I thought it was great to see men there and the men contributed to the conversations! Once hubby is back from Florida I will continue the Wednesday meetings because I felt I fit in with that group a little better.
Please do not worry; my whole blog will not be consumed by WW. I am not comfortable sharing my starting weight but I will share with you the number of pounds I need to loose - 50. I will post weekly updates of my progress and share meals with you. If you have any questions please feel free to ask them. I am a pretty open person.
I would like to make one final statement on this topic. This decision and journey, for me, is not simply to loose weight. My eating habits ar not only physically unhealthy but I feel they have become mentally and spiritually unhealthy. It is time for me to take control!
Hope everyone is have a great week so far!!
I am very excited about my new Weight Watchers journey. I went to my first meeting Wednesday night. At this meeting I realized what a shameful thing weight and self image is for a number of people - men and women. I hear many women talk about how guys do not have to worry about their weight like we do, but I am learning this is just simply not true. Men and woman worry about their weight and image equally, the difference is in how and who they tell about their concerns.
At Wednesday’s meeting we discussed snacking. I noticed that it was difficult for everyone to name a low point healthy snack but when we were asked about a comfort snack, the flood gates opened. It was a never ending list. Then came the confession, from one small woman, "Today I ate 6 - 8 Oreos....in the closet". Now as shocking as this statement may sound to some, this is not that uncommon. I have a friend that used to hide and snack in her walk in pantry. This to me represents all of the shame that can come along with not being happy with your body and feeling so out of control. (I will tell you I personally like to sprawl out on my bed and watch trash TV when I am going to indulge.)
A great example of shameful eating or binging I saw on an episode of Ruby. Have you seen the show?
I don't believe I am headed in that extreme; I have pretty much had the same cycle/habits for 10 years now. My point is that the cycle I am in is causing me unhappiness and I am determined to regain that control.
I went to a meeting Saturday to officially sign up for Weight Watchers. The group Saturday was very different from Wednesday’s group. There were a number of men there, generally an older slightly larger crowd. I thought it was great to see men there and the men contributed to the conversations! Once hubby is back from Florida I will continue the Wednesday meetings because I felt I fit in with that group a little better.
Please do not worry; my whole blog will not be consumed by WW. I am not comfortable sharing my starting weight but I will share with you the number of pounds I need to loose - 50. I will post weekly updates of my progress and share meals with you. If you have any questions please feel free to ask them. I am a pretty open person.
I would like to make one final statement on this topic. This decision and journey, for me, is not simply to loose weight. My eating habits ar not only physically unhealthy but I feel they have become mentally and spiritually unhealthy. It is time for me to take control!
Hope everyone is have a great week so far!!
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