Week 3

First thing is this mornings weigh in...144 even. Not quite 2 pounds down from last weeks 145.8, but I'll take it. I'll admit that this weeks was hard. I slacked off with counting my calories. I just figured that if I ate around the same amount that I was the past couple weeks that I could just guess. Well, that doesn't work and I'm sure I went over most of the days. And I only went walking twice and worked out last night. I have really enjoyed walking now that Cambria has a bike and likes to ride that, because before I had no way to push/carry all three kids. So this makes it easier to go.

Now, on to some of the foods that I have recently fallen in love with. The first is made with Mayo with olive oil, either tuna or turkey on Orowheat Sandwich Thins. And a Pickle, they are super low in calories and I love them so sometimes I eat 2 or 3. Yum!

 The next is my absolute favorite! I could eat this every day! I use a Flat Out Wrap(found in the fresh deli/bread section) use 2T BBQ sauce, then add a little mozzarella cheese, cilantro and red onions. Bake at 400 for about 7 minutes. It's so yummy! You can also do Turkey Peperoni with pizza sauce.

 And these are my favorite morning snack...

I have tried the Kellogg's brand and actually prefer the Great Value brand. I do love the Special K Chocolaty Pretzel Bars for an afternoon snack. I also eat Light String Cheese, salads, Multi Grain Cheerios and eggs a lot. So far I have never been real hungry. I eat something at least every few hours. And I really enjoy all the foods I'm eating...specially the pizza!!!

Week 2

Weighed in this morning at 145.8. That makes my total for the week almost 3 pounds and a total from the start almost 11 pounds. My goal is 2 pounds a week. For Father's Day we ate out Friday and then went to the movies Saturday, where I ate way more popcorn then I should have. I had gained a few pounds back after that. I was able to get back into things the last couple days and loose it again, plus a little more. I have been HORRIBLE at working out. I really haven't worked out at all, and really only went walking a few times this past week. I have been staying very busy and playing outside with the kids more, which involves running, playing catch or riding scooters around with them...so that helps a little.

Week 1

This past week as been a little too easy for me. I started out at 156.6 last Wednesday and this morning I weighed in at 148.6. That's 8 pounds! And although it feels really good, I'm really nervous about the next few weeks to come, and mostly that last 10 pounds. The last 10 pounds I will probably have to work really hard to lose. I have been staying away from all sweets and chocolates, because I can't do just a little...it's all or nothing with that. I hope once I get down to the weight I'm comfortable with that I'll be able to eat fun stuff again and still be able to manage my weight. I never got around to taking photos last Wednesday like I had planned, but finally did it last night. These were taken right after pulling the neighbors weeds for two hours and I had popped a few zits on my face, nice huh? Well, here you have it.

I really need to work on my mid section. Lots of tummy workouts needs to start happening. I know just because I'm losing weight that doesn't mean my baby pooch is just going to go away. A few people have asked me for some food suggestions and recipes. I'm happy to share mine soon, but in the mean time check out Amy's Blog and she has some good ones there.

Slacker

So...I haven't been too busy, so that's not an excuse really. I kept waiting to post again to post my before pics, but guess what? I still haven't taken them. I think about it during the day when Phil's not here to take them for me. Then by the time he's home I forget to take them. I guess I could attempt to take them my self. I said I wasn't going to doing any specific diet, but right after that post I changed my mind and starting counting calories. I won't beat myself up if I go over or enjoy a nice little snack, but I still haven't done that. It's been super easy to stay with in my calories, but most of all....I don't really even crave sweets anymore. I have had a lot of chances to give in and eat some dessert, but never did. I almost did at a family party, but it was more out of habit(I saw Ryder with a cookie and asked Phil where they were at. He said, NO!) I then snapped out of it and said, I really don't even want one. I just asked so fast I didn't even have time to think about it. I have turned to Diet soda in the time of need. I have caffeine with drawl and get bad headaches, so it's great that I can get the caffeine fix, with out all the calories!  According to LiveStrong.com I should be taking in 1113 calories, but my sister in law, who I trust very much as informed me that if I'm going to be working out hard I should be taking in no less than 1500, or I'll start burning muscle, rather than fat. So, when I get around to working out hard, I'm going to up my calories. This is the part I struggle with most. I have ran/walked a few days, but only really worked out twice. I'm hoping that this next week I'll get a few more good work outs in. Tomorrow is weigh in day!

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My Goal

My friend Amy has been working out and loosing weight since the beginning of this year and looking great! She's not done though. She has made it her goal to make it down to 125 pounds by the time she's 25. Well, it so happens that my 25th birthday is just two days before hers, so I've decided to join her. She has a blog where she's posting her weight, exercise plans and the food she eats...find it HERE. I thought it would be perfect to start one of my own, so I can be more conscious of my goal. My goal is the same as hers...make it down to 125 by my birthday September 27th. I plan to work out every day of the week...lifting weights or doing a work out video at least 4 days out of the week and running/walking at least 3 days a week & two of those days to be done as a family. I don't plan on sticking to any diet just yet. I'd like to start out by just making healthier eating choices, eating/SNACKING less, drinking lots of water & eating out less. I might have to set more limits if I'm not loosing the weight that I'd like to. I'd like to do my weigh in on Wednesdays. I figure it's a good time to do it, being right in the middle of the week. This morning I weighed in at 156.6. I'll post a starting picture later, when I can get someone else to take it for me. PLEASE, share my blog and tell your friends to follow. The more people I have reading, the more likely I will be to stick to my goal.