178.5

Only did the 3.6 miles yesterday and then did it again today. Ate my own dinner last night...some baked chicken, green beans, corn, mac and cheese and salad. VERY small portions. Maybe only a tablespoon of each.

178.5!

New number! Yesterday, after my 8 mile bike ride, I had lunch with a couple of old friends at Applebees. I had some kind of shrimp salad...it was on the WW menu. 210 calories, I think. Then had so much running to do...so much that my butt hurt from sitting in the car! But, I did get in another 2.6 mile walk last night. And this morning woke up to 178.5 on the scale! YEA!

Okay, something very weird is going on with my TOM...yesterday I spotted several time, like I was starting (5 days early), today, nothing, so far. This happened last month too. Princess Rose says I need to call my dr, because of a now longer and heavier period, but I keep putting it off. If I don't really start today, I will. I keep thinking its the big weight change.

179.5

Well, I did my bike ride on Saturday and again today! :) 8 miles each day...and still walking, of course. Yesterday, my daughter turned 7 and we had a party. I didn't do too bad. :) I did eat a small piece of fabulous cake and a small scoop of homemade ice cream, provided by my neighbor. But this morning my scale was just .5 (179.5) up from Friday's home WI. I thought that was pretty good...especially since Saturday I was up 1 lbs (180)from Friday's WI...so I actually lost .5. I think the bike riding is helping big time! And I love it!

180 My scale, of course.

Ate at Smokey Bones last night...shared a meal with my, soon-to-be, 7 yo. She didn't eat enough, so I over ate, but not terribly. Had the BBQ chicken, broccoli and salad.

No exercise yesterday, but I did do some cleaning.

BUT, went on another 8 mile bike ride this morning...AND stayed ON the bike the whole way! No walking up any hills! First ride, I had to walk up 2 hills...second ride, I only walked up one...third ride (today) I didn't have to walk at all!!! Of course, I thought I was going to die!! But I survived and did it!

YEA!!!!!!!!!

WI Friday

My scale, 179!! JC scale, 180!!!

I lost 4 lbs this week! Must have been those bike rides. Thanks, Leslie!

181 :o(

Went to McCallisters with my sis yesterday...had a veggie taco salad...it was delicious! But it cost me! Walked 3.2 miles last night. Now I have to lose 2 lbs for tomorrows WI...

180!!!

Now if I can at least stay the same for Fridays WI!!! I'd love to lose 1 more lb! I told my JC consultant, Lori, that I was going to lose 4 lbs this week, to make up for the 1.6 loss last week. I did a 2.6 mile walk last night, after a 8 mile bike ride yesterday. I haven't done anything today...not sure when I'll have the time, so may not do anything at all.

182.5

Went for a 2 mile walk last night...AND another 8 mile bike ride this morning!!! Yea!!! Stuck to JC like glue yesterday, plan to do the same today. Okay its off to the showers for me!

183.5

Okay yesterday was tough! Did that 8 mile bike ride...ate at Ferd Grisati's for brunch (had salmon, salad, green beans, fruit), then went to church, taught Sunday School...then went to a birthday party, where I was unable to heat up my JC food, but ate a hotdog w/o a bun, sm bit of broccoli salad, and fruit. I walked about a mile while at the park.

I must not have done too bad, 'cause I'm back down 1/2 lb. Boy, I've got to stay on program for the rest of the week and really work hard to lose! I know I can!

184 :o((((

Ate at Shogun last night...gotta get back! Today will be tough...going to Ferd's again today for Fathers Day. Will do it right!

OMG!!! I just got back from a 8 mile bike ride! Whoooohoooooooooooo! It was fabulous! I am soooo ready to buy a bike and go everyday! I borrowed my neighbors mountain bike...she road her other one. I was really worried I would hold her back and she would get frustrated with me, but she was patient and it was wonderful! My legs are a little shaky, not wanting to hold me up, and my butt was hurting...but it was so worth it!

182

Yea, new number! So haven't gone for a walk...overslept, after getting up at 5 am to see my hubby off for a hard day of fishing! Will get in a walk later today...going now to drop off my other kids at a friends, then off to shop with my Alia and MIL. Next Sunday is Alia's 7th birthday. :o( My baby is growing up!

Okay, so I went for a walk. 2.6 miles. I had to. Ate at Ferd Grisanti's. Ordered the half portion of whole wheat spaghetti and marinara...ate half of it. Had the worst salad...Ceasar. Had 1/3 piece of garlic bread. Oh, but it was so good. I did okay, though...I think....

WI Friday

183, my scale...184, JC scale.

So I lost 1.6 lbs this week. That's the lowest I've lost since I started. Up 'til now, its been at least 2 lbs. Oh well, I did NOT gain! :o)) I think I have a goal of at least 3.4 lbs, but preferably 4 lbs, by next Friday. I know I can do it!

Okay, what messed me up? I think it was walking 29.2 miles this week! I think I over did the exercise. So, as usual, no exercise today. I usually don't exercise on Fridays. But for the rest of the week, I will do 2.6 in the AM and 2.6 in the PM. We'll see how that works out for me.

183.5

And tomorrow is WI! :o( But got to be happy about not gaining! :o) Did a 3.2 mile walk yesterday morning...4.2 this morning. My tummy is a bit upset today, not sure what's up with that. Its just grumbly. Had French toast for breakfast today...really wanted some silver dollar pancakes with veggie sausage! Oh, yesterday I got my teeth cleaned, but didn't have time to eat my lunch before my appt...so came out of there hungry! Stopped at Taco Bell and had one taco supreme. Is that bad?? I don't think so.....it was just one....

183.5

Got in another 2.6 mile walk last night, along with some weights. Heading out for my morning walk now.

184.5



So, went for another 2 mile walk last night. Woke up and weigh the same today. Just got back from a 2.6 mile walk this morning...hope to go for another walk this evening.

184.5

Gave blood yesterday. Went to Mimi's Cafe for dinner. Had Hibachi Salmon with Rice and Veggie's, added a salad. Ate all the salad and halfed my dinner. Also, had a third of a piece of spice bread.

Went for another 2 mile walk...total of 6.2 miles yesterday.

Went for a 4.2 mile walk this morning.

185.5

Just got back from a 4.2 mile walk. When to a birthday party last night. Enjoyed my JC mac and cheese and some salad...that salad was excellent, but probably not the healthiest. Had my JC cookies and cream cheesecake for dessert. Yummy!

I just realized that I have 50.6 lbs to go...

185.5

Ate at Olive Garden last night...had spaghetti and meatsauce, with salad and about 3 bites of bread. I cut up the spaghetti and halfed it...boxed half, ate half. I ate 2 plates of salad. Darrin got some sort of fruit and sorbet dessert and I had one bite. I skipped my JC dessert.

So, that's why I'm up a pound...no big deal...it was planned and controled, I feel good about that.

No exercise yesterday...went shopping...well, that counts, doesn't it?? :o)

Got up this morning and walked (pushing Alia in the stroller) 4.2 miles, before breakfast. Had a blueberry muffin and my anytime bar, now off to the shower!

Jan 19 & June 8...20 weeks on JC

WI Friday

Well, had my WI this morning. I stayed at 188.5 all week (I was 187.5 on my scale last Friday), but I finally lost that pound on Wed....then yesterday, weighed at 185.5, my scale. This morning, I was 184.5, my scale and 185.6 JC scale! So, I lost 3 lbs this week! I got a total of 21 miles of walking in this week. Also, this was my TOM. For some reason, its sticking around longer than it used to...used to last 3 days, 4 max, but now its 5 days, 6 max! What's up with that???

Also, I lost another 7 inches this month! 3 inches in my stomach! Yea!

185.5

Well, that's more like it! Now if I can lose .5 before tomorrow...and NOT gain any before weigh in tomorrow. My goal is 186.1 on the JC scale, 185 on my scale. Walked 2.6 miles yesterday, 3.2 this morning. After my walk this morning, I stepped on the scale, before getting in the shower...it said 184.5...hoping that's what I see on the scale in the morning! :o)

187.5

Now I need to lose 2.5 lbs to reach my weekly goal. Boy, this week has been a struggle...not with food, but just seeing results! I walked a total of 5.8 mile yesterday...will try again today...already got 2.6 in.

188.5

I'm stuck! Walked 2.6 miles yesterday...3.2 miles today. Will try to go another 2, if the weather cooperates. Keeping my fingers crossed for a drop in the scale tomorrow.............

188.5...

*sigh* I could have had a MOMO on Fri, Sat, and Sun, but I chose not to. On Friday, we had a get together at my brother in laws. He had lasagna, bread, salad and dessert. I ate the salad and chicken fettuccine and my JC cookies and cream cheesecake. On Saturday, we had a birthday party for my aunt. Hamburgers and hotdogs and all the normal sides. I chose JC mac and cheese and another JC cheesecake. Yesterday, my mother in law wanted to eat at the Cheesecake Factory, I had a house salad, then came home and had JC lasagna and double choco cake.

I started my day with a 3.6 mile walk, yesterday.

Sooo, why am I still at 188.5??

188.5! :o( El Nopal! NO MORE! Guess it could be that I started today...thought I did Thursday, but that was a false start. Didn't get a walk in yesterday, but heading out in just a bit. Stayed on plan for my food though...except for my salad at El Nopal with salsa and some crumpled chips. That really should not mess me up though.....

Went to a party...

187 again this morning.

Got my nails and toes done. Bought a couple of size Lg shirts. Darrin, the kids, and I stopped at El Nopal for lunch...I ate a JC pesto pizza before, so I had a salad and some chips and salsa...hoping it doesn't cost me too much!

Have a birthday party to go to tonight...will be sticking to my JC plan though. Will probably eat on the way.

Jan 19 and June 1

Are my arms different lengths????!!!!

WI Friday

188.6 JC scale. Down 3.6 lbs! Total: 58.8 lbs. Celebrating with Silver Dollar pancakes and Veggie Sausage! YUM!

They took my pic today. They are adding it to the *board*. JC has a bulletin board with photos of people who have gotten half way or have completed their journey...well, today, I'm more than half way!

Okay, today is WI. I leave in just a few moments. My scale says 187.5. I'm thinking their scale will be 188.2 to 188.5...keeping my fingers crossed.

Went for a second walk yesterday, so got a total of 4.6 miles in. That's a total of 18.4 miles all week, not including the zoo day (4 1/2 hours there).

Sooo, we'll see how it goes today!

188. My scale, of course. Tomorrow is WI. Hoping for 187, on my scale, in the morning. I hate going up and down. I know its part of it though. Aw well.

Just got back from a 2.6 mile walk. Met a neighbor out for a walk. Betty. It was nice to have an adult to talk to while walking. Enjoyed her company. Made the walk pass quickly.

Hate, hate, hate to post this....

My scale this morning? 188.5! YUCK! Not sure what happened. The only extra I had was a salad at a place called El Nopal. I added some crunched chips and salsa for dressing. I had 2 bites of my daughters rice. That's it! Did I really gain because of it? I doubt it. Gotta get me some lemon juice, see if I'm holding water.

Walked 4.6 miles yesterday. This morning I've already walked 2.6. Will probably get in another 2.6 later today, maybe after lunch.

Heading for the shower!

187!!

Yesterday, we took our 6 yo to the zoo. The older two were on a youth trip, so it was just the three of us. Forgot my camera!! :o( Walked for about 4 1/2 hours, so I counted that as my exercise. Had a meal on my own...at Raffertey's. I ordered grilled salmon, stuffed tomato and salad. I ate all the salad, almost half the salmon, and half of the stuffed tomato. It was all good, but the salmon. I think it was undercooked and very bland. Service was horrible. I stayed on plan the rest of the day.

So, 187 is 4.5 lbs less that my home scale WI on Friday. It looks like I have about 1 1/2 wks before my TOM. I thought it was coming sooner...feeling like it! Not sure why I'm losing so well this week...I'm having more meals on my own (MOMO), so I'm wondering if, in an effort to not overdo it, I'm actually *under*doing it. Of course, besides getting to go to the bathroom....that shouldn't have a 2.5 lb affect, should it??

My scale???!!! 188! To be fair, I was having a problem going to the bathroom, if you know what I mean...and I'm over it now. :o) So its not that I did anything exceptional, I just went to the bathroom...which, for me, was exceptional! LOL

Didn't get to blog yesterday...busy, busy, busy!

The above pics are of my brother and his daughter, the graduate. The other is me and my really cute nephew.

I woke up yesterday weighing in at 191. Went for a 3 mile walk, felt great! Vacuumed the pool, set up for my niece's grad party, took a shower, then partied. I had JC for breakfast, then my anytime bar. BUT, decided to eat the party food for lunch and dinner. Here's my plate...About 2 tbs BBQ, no bun, about 1 sm scoop potato salad, about 1 1/2 sm scoops mac and cheese, about 2 sm scoops oriental slaw, 1 deviled egg, 1 bite cake, 1 bite truffle. My plate was full and I ate it all. Too much. Got hungry again about 7:30...resisted though.

But this morning my scale said, 189.5. So I didn't do terrible. I worked hard yesterday, so that counted for something.

Back on JC today...just got back from a 3.6 mile walk. Lovin' my country road walks...you can't be depressed walking these roads, so beautiful!

WI Friday

WI Friday...JC scale, 192.2, that's 2 lbs this week. My scale was still at 191.5 this morning. Had some Silver Dollar pancakes to celebrate. I'm falling short of my goal of 2.5 a week, but am handling it pretty well I think. Still haven't lost less than 2 lbs in a week. Gotta be happy with that. I have 9.8 to reach my Disney goal. If I keep it at least at 2 lbs a week, I'll be 180.2. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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Start date: 1/19/07

Height: 5'7
SW: 247.4

CW: 192.2

GW: 135
Wks 1-4 -14

Wks 5-8 -11.8

Wks 9-12 -13

Wks 13-16 -12.2

Week 17: -2.2

Week 18: -2

Grand Total so far: 55.2
May 25: 197.4 passed goal May 11
July 6: 182.4 9.8 lbs to go.
July 8-15 Disney Trip!

My scale is down to 191.5 today. I had a hungry day yesterday. I ate all my foods, but wanted more! Resisted, got to church and my pastor used a cheeseburger to illustrate a point about gluttony...I left there craving a cheeseburger!

Well, my scale? 192.5. I guess my workout was good yesterday. Now if I can just lose another 1.8, I'll meet my goal for the week. Up .3 because of not meeting my goal last week...only a 2.2 loss.

My scale this morning? 193.5...again!

Ate at Shogun last night, again, for my sons 8th grade graduation. Had the veggie plate, with rice, soup, salad...halfed the rice before I ate a bite. Didn't gain this time! :))

Watching Oprah again. I identify most with Bill. He's the one that gets a little obsessed with his weight loss, not being realistic with his exercise...over exercising to the point that he can't maintain that level and will *crash and burn* eventually. That's me. I'm really struggling with not doing that this time. I actually love to exercise, but I have a life too. I have to consiously make the decision to NOT over exercise. In 1997, I lost 90 lbs. If I ate, I exercised. My weight loss is slowing down, so my OCD is kicking in, urging me to get in more exercise. I should be losing 2 lbs a week, not more. I keep telling myself this...

My niece is a certified personal trainer. She came over Sunday and showed me some AB busters. I laid on the floor, she stood with her feet on either side of my head. I held her feet. She had me lift my legs straight up and touch her outstretched arms. She gently pushed them back to the floor. My goal was to control my legs and not let them hit the floor, then bring them right back up to her. Let me say, my ABS are KILLIN' me!! And that was Sunday! LOL I loved that exercise (can't remember what she called it). I did it this afternoon, holding onto the bottom of the couch and lowering my legs and bringing them up. AB BUSTERS!

I am wearing a size large pair of workout shorts these days! My 14's are getting too big! I LOVE IT!

Well, I really wanted to brag about my day yesterday...

Our young marrieds group went to Kings Island yesterday...we had a blast, even though every ride, but one, broke while we were in line...we got to ride 4 rides the entire day! I did the Drop Zone, which is the one that takes you straight up the very high pole and drops you. I freaked out and wanted off as soon as they brought the safety bar down. I'm claustrophobic, so I hate those things! And I had to pee! But the lady told me if they opened it, I'd mess them all up...being the people pleaser that I am, I didn't want to mess them up and went through with it. Kept my eyes closed the entire time and prayed!

One of the couples brought a tailgate grill and we grilled hot dogs and chicken for lunch. I chose to stick to JC and ate tuna salad, crackers and the chocolate grahm pretzals. I was fine, full and ready to go again.

After the park closed, some of us wanted to go to Steak n Shake. I had planned a MOMO for the evening, but not planned to eat it that late, 10:30 pm. I was really, really wanting a cheese burger! So I ordered a single with everything. No sides. I took off the bottom bun and my niece suggested that I send it back with the waitress so I wouldn't be tempted to eat it after all. It was sooo good and I was full. I did eat about 10 of someone elses fries, but no cheese.

I was so proud. I got to eat non-JC food and didn't gain any weight...my scale 193.5, same as Friday.

So today, my niece came over after church...we ate at BoneFish (had tilapia, veggies and a salad) then came home for a walk. We did 3.6 miles. Afterward, she showed me some great toning exercises. My calves are killing me right now! But, I love it!

17 weeks, 53.2 lbs

WI Friday

So my scale said 193.5 this morning. Got to JC to weigh in and their scale says...194.2, so I lost 2.2 lbs! That's not my goal of 2.5, but way better than I expected! I truly thought last night that I would have a gain today. But, down 2.2!

Walked a total of 4 miles yesterday...did a 2 mile at 2 pm, then another 2 last night. Am thinking I'll do a 2 mile in a few mins (10:30 am) then another 2 tonight.

Going to Kings Island tomorrow. Will stay on program for breakfast and lunch, then *eat a sensible dinner* at KI or on the road. :o)

196.5....I've got to get back to 195 by Friday, or I'll have my first gain since I started. Got a 3.5 mile walk in yesterday....and ate my 1500 calories. Will do the same today, hopefully with even better results. Keeping my fingers crossed....

Okay, okay...this is enough! My scale????!!! 197.5! Not okay! Ate at Shogun...had the veggie dinner...which included salad, soup, fried rice, 2 appetizer shirmp, and veggies. Ate it all....shouldn't have, but did. It was good. Was it worth 2 lbs?? I think not! But I know I did not gain 2 lbs of fat, so am upping the water and probably going to go with a 3.5 mile walk this afternoon. We'll see what happens. Also, talked to my JCC and she says I should go back to my 1500 calories, instead of 1200...with all the jogging/walking, I need the calories to lose. Strange, huh?

UGH! My scale is 195.5! Frustrating! I am doing everything right...got in my walk/jog yesterday, 2 miles, as usual. Am thinking I'll do a 3.5 miles WALK today...maybe I've hit a plateau, maybe I need more calories since I'm jogging? I do not like this, oh no, I do not! (Dr Suess is a regular in this house.) Had a lemon yesterday, maybe I'll pee all day today? I need to see a new number...one I haven't seen yet!

First of all, I changed this...didn't realize I had the power to do it...now you can leave a comment (I think!) without being a blog member....so feel free to leave your comments!

Secondly, had the worst mothers day ever! Last year was bad, got my feelings hurt...this year was horrific!...got my feelings hurt and had a huge fight with my husband and son....YUCK! What a terrible day!

But my scale said 195 again...and I did do my jog/walk thing...jogged much more than walked, I'm proud to say.

Well, kills me to say this, but my scale was up to 196.5 this morning. I didn't exercise yesterday, was way too busy and didn't make the time. But I didn't cheat. Not at all. I'm sure its water weight, but I still hate it!

I had a Mother's Day brunch to attend this morning, came home, got the rest of the gang and went to my nephew's college graduation party...was supposed to attend a birthday party after that, but was just too tired and needed to exercise. Vacuumed the pool for the kids and left hubby to watch them and went for a walk/jog. I KNOW I jogged more than walked this time!! I was soo excited! My niece is a jogger and I'm dying to go with her...she and my son went on a 3 mile jog this morning. They said it was a lot of uphill jogging. I know I can't make any of an uphill jog. But someday...........

newest before and after pic

G'morning! Had my WI this morning! 4.2 lbs!!! :) I've now passed my first goal with 2 wks to spare! I'm thinking of changing my second goal to 176.4, another 20 lbs. I'd have 8 wks to get there...what do you think?
Start date: 1/19/07
Height: 5'7
SW: 247.4
CW: 196.4
Halfway: 191.2
GW: 135
Total for first 4 wks -14
Total for 2nd 4 wks -11.8
Total for 3rd 4 wks -13
Week 13: -3.8
Week 14: -2
Week 15: -2.2
Week 16: -4.2 TOM
Grand Total so far: 51
1st Goal: 2.5 lbs a wk
May 25: 197.4 passed goal on May 11 196.4
2nd Goal: 2.5 lbs a wk
July 6: 182.4 14 lbs to go.
July 8-15 Disney Trip! I think this is steep...but that's what my motivation is...what I am working for...

WI Friday

Well, according to MY scale, I down to............195!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Of course, my WI is with JC scale, so I'm guessing it will say 196.8, which is still passed my halfway point, 197.4. Most likely, I'll be put on a 1200 calorie plan, rather than the 1500...there is very little difference though. My short term goal was to be 197.4 by May 25, so I beat that by 2 weeks!

Okay, okay, I haven't WI yet, so I shouldn't be *counting my chickens...* Keep your fingers crossed!

196!!! New number! Keeping my fingers crossed for 195.5 for tomorrow...my scale...WI at JC is tomorrow, so I'm hopeing that translates to 196.8 or less on their scale!

Okay, I'm going to try to jog today...my plan is to get out there earlier though...either way, I'm going to attempt it. Keep your fingers crossed!

I just did the jog/walk thing again...dying! But I made it....Did 2 miles...probably a mile of it was walking, a mile jogging...now if I can just do a mile jogging, without having to switch it up with a walk....

197. :o( As I said before, the number is only good for one day...the next day, I want a lower one! Didn't get to workout yesterday. Did get a fabulous massage, though! Had a salad at Cheesecake Factory with Darrin...his last day off, goes back to work today. Then, after the kids got out of school, took the two younger ones to grandparents and Ryan, Darrin and I met Beau at PF Changs for dinner. I ordered the salmon again, but only ate about 1/3 of it...I was stuffed! By the time we got home, it was close to 10, I was exausted, so I went to bed. Will do better today!

197! If I can keep losing a half a pound a day, I'll be at 195.5 on Friday...my scale, of course...JC scale will be up because of clothes...seriously thinking of losing those too! :o)

So yesterday I walked 2.6 miles about 2:00, then, after dinner, my son and I went on a 2 mile walk/jog. We jogged 'til I couldn't jog any longer, then walked for a bit, then jogged...I'd say I got a whole mile of jogging in, just not all at once. Hopeing to do it again tonight!

Ryan is driving himself to school today...say a prayer!

My baby got his license today...cried my eyes out...sad for me, so proud for him!

197.5! OMG, I'm getting so close to my halfway...I calculated that as being 191 point something, but JC has it as 197.4...they have my goal as 145, but my goal is actually 135. I'm leaving theirs as 145, because the quicker I get to their goal, the quicker I save 35% on my food. I can keep losing, but the savings will happer sooner.

What are these male Humming Birds doing on my side walk?

198!!! Went for my 3 mile walk yesterday...fed the horses some apple slices...had to pee in the woods twice. Helped hubby open the pool. My TOM, very heavy. Ate at Rafferty's...ordered grilled Salmon with a salad...forgot to ask for it on the side, so my salad was swimming in FF French...only ate the top half, part with less dressing. Shared it all with my daughter. Had fabulous, and much needed, Triple Chocolate Cheesecake for dessert.

My scale? 198.5 this morning. Started this morning too. Hoping this will be a big loser week.

Last night, we went to Olive Garden at about 3 pm. I had eaten an early lunch, before we went to see Spider Man with the kids. At Olive Garden, I ordered the salad, skipped the bread, and ate half the lunch portion of spaghetti and meatsauce. Sean ate the other half. Don't have any idea how many calories that was, but still lost half a pound...and still had my JC brownie!

Didn't exercise yesterday, but heading out for a walk in just a bit.

WI Friday

My scale was 199 again this morning, which means, JC scale was 200.6 with my clothes on. :o( But still, that's a 2.2 loss this week. Gotta get back to the 3 pound losses...

199 this morning! Took the day off of exercising...or work, yesterday. Did some shopping, but didn't really buy anything. Stayed on program.

Today, hubby and I are going to see a movie, not sure what kind of exercise I'll choose...its raining here, but hoping it lets up for me to get in a walk, but if not, I'll do a Brisk Walk DVD. Gotta lose another pound by tomorrow for the 199 to show on the JC scale. Keeping my fingers crossed...

*sigh* Weighed 200 again this morning...

Didn't do a *real* workout yesterday, but worked in the yard for about 3 hours...that counts.

Scale at 200 this morning... Walked 3 miles this afternoon, almost passed out from dehydration. I didn't take water, 'cause I knew if I drank it, I'd have to pee...didn't want to pee in the woods. Downed 2 bottles upon my return, sweated probably both.

Well, decided against going for my walk...I worked in the yard instead...and before I left for church, I needed a shower (of course!), so I had to weigh...AND, the number was 199.5!!!!!!!! ONEDERLAND!

New number!!! 200.5!! Sooooo close to that wonderful onederland!

Worked in the yard alllllllll day yesterday...lower back hurting...didn't get to do the Brisk Walk or go for a walk, but still worked my butt off! Going to go for a 3 mile walk right now though.

Ate off program last night...again...we ate at PF Changs...I ordered

WILD ALASKAN SOCKEYE SALMON LEMON PEPPERWok-seared, served on stir-fried green beans, red bell peppers, chives and bean sprouts.
Calories 700
Protein 57g
Carbs 36g
Total Fat 36.0g
Saturated Fat 6.0g
Ingredients:Sockeye salmon filet, leeks, green onion, black pepper sauce, potato starch, mung beans, canola oil, lemon juice, red bell peppers, sesame oil, asparagus

I only ate half though...so I guess it was only 350 calories and half the other stuff?

So, today I'm at 201...again. Last night, I ate off program, but it was only a mild cheat. We ate at Bonefish (an upscale seafood restaurant). They have excellent salad, bread, dipped in olive oil and spices, and desserts...but I got the excellent salad, ate one piece of bread with only a little olive oil, and tilapia with rice and carrots. I halfed my meal and brought the rest home with me. I ended up getting a little sick to my stomach, but not too bad...not like the last time I ate off program.

Did the Brisk Walk DVD yesterday...not sure if I'll get to do a real workout today...but we're working in the yard today, which, in my opinion, counts as a workout! Taking a break for lunch right now...having my wonderful JC personal pizza.

WI Friday

Well JC scale show a 2 pound loss. I know I'm obsessed...I know I can't lose 3 lbs every week, but I got spoiled. :o( *stomping* I wanted to lose 3+ lbs. Okay, okay...I'll take 2 lbs and be happy. :o)

So, according to JC scale, I'm 202.8. Next weigh in, my goal is to be 199.3, or less, which is a 3.5 loss, making up for not reaching my goal this week. Darrin is on vacation next week, so that will make things more difficult.

And...back to 201.5! Alrighty then!

Today is WI Friday...we'll see how it goes...hopefully, with it going to the tenth of a pound, it'll be closer to 201...keepin' my fingers crossed!

And down to 201!!!!!!!!! That's what I'm talking about!

I did the Brisk Walk DVD yesterday, instead of going out for my walk. I thought I needed to work my upper body a bit...seems to me that my lower body is getting thinner than my upper...and I don't want to be out of proportion. My boobs aren't getting as small as I'd like them to, so gotta do something about that. I will try to do the Brisk Walk a few days a week, instead of going out to walk everyday. I hate to miss my outside walk, so gotta keep doing that....also, don't want to disappoint the local horses!

AND, I'm back to 203! Grrr! So, if I don't lose anymore, I will not meet my goal of 2.5 pounds this week. I'll be lucky to show a pound loss. I'm supposed to start May 6th, 11 days from now, so I'm wondering if that's the problem...or if my lack of time to really exercise is screwing me up. I got in just 2 miles yesterday and did the Brisk Walk today. Tried to do some Pilates...LOL!!! Hillarious! Drank a whole lemon, just in case I'm holding water. I guess we'll see...

MY scale...202.5!!! Getting so close to *onederland*!!! My half way is 196...ooohhhh, I'm so close!

Went for my 3 mile walk yesterday...and cleaned house all day, so got plenty of exercise. Having lunch with my dad today...plan to have a salad...

So, yesterday, after church, we ate at a place called Sala Thai. They didn't have very good salad, so I opted for a small bowl of fried rice...not a good choice, but it was small. Came home and did a 3 mile walk...with some jogging...AND, today I'm up .5 to 203.5. Okay, so not terrible, but I hate doing the up/down thing. But the rice was soooo good! I didn't eat my double chocolate cake, trying to make up for it.

Gotta do better today...I need 2.5 by WI Friday...

Yesterday I only got 1.5 miles in...my 6 yo and I had the day to ourselves, so we saw a movie, went to "warmart"...she wanted to eat at the food court in the mall...so we ran out of daylight...we did get a small walk in though...

So today my scale is down to 203. Yesterday is was up (my scale) to 204.5.... Just 4 lbs to 199!!!!!!!!!! I'm officially out of a size 16 and into a size 14...but am still wearing the 16's...can't buy clothes for every size...its just too expensive! Another 10 lbs, though, and I'll have to get at least one thing to wear.

WI Friday

Well, I lost 3.8 pounds this week! Now down 42.6 lbs. Current weight, 204.8, according to JC scales. Walked 3.3 miles yesterday with a friend. Met momma horse, Sugar, and baby horse, Baby. They've never came over before yesterday, but they came running yesterday, as if expecting something...so, gotta take them a treat today. Beautiful creatures!

Start date: 1/19/07
Height: 5'7SW: 247.4
CW: 204.8GW: 135
Week 1: 242.2 -5.2
Week 2: 239.4 -2.8
Week 3: 236.8 -2.6
Week 4: 233.4 -3.4
Week 5: 230.6 -2.8
Week 6: 227.4 -3.2
Week 7: 224.6 -2.8
Week 8: 221.6 -3.0
Week 9: 218.6 -3.0
Week 10: 215 -3.6
Week 11: 210.8 -4.2
Week 12: 208.6 -2.2
Week 13: 204.8 -3.8
Another 6 3/4 inches gone.
Grand Total so far: 42.6 Total 27.5 inches!

Okay, so today I'm still 204.5. Hey, but that's great! I'm not teeter-tottering up and down...

Got in 2 miles yesterday...had a ton of housework, so that took up my whole day...and it will today as well. I'm so far behind because of Spring Break last week. I like to play when hubby and the kids are home. But, I'm hoping to get in a 3 mile walk today....

I'm loving JC! The food is great and I'm full! This is really easy!

Yesterday was field trip day, gone from 8 am until 7 pm. It was a great day for it. I had a great time. Enjoyed being outdoors. Got home and did a 2 mile walk with 2 of my kids. My scale was up, from 205 on Monday, to 206 yesterday, today, down to 204.5! :o)

Hey! I am doing so well this week! I am 3 days into my week and have already lost 3 lbs! How does that happen?? This morning my scale was at 205. Friday MY scale was 208. Loving my scale!

Gotta get my oil changed, so will probably walk while they do that...if its not to terribly cold.

Now I gotta get my kids off to school...

Well, couldn't weigh this morning...I had at least a pound of curlers in my hair, trying to have some curls for Sunday church....no curls. :o( gotta work on that. I'm probably the same though...I doubt that I gained...possible that I lost .5, but that's probably it. Will weigh tomorrow and see how I'm doing.

Didn't get my dinner in 'til 7:00 pm, just got finished, so that's not good...like to be done by 6/6:30 latest. Hopefully that doesn't mess me up too bad.

Went for a 2 mile walk this am, but I am going to go again, as soon as I get off here. It was my sunday to teach the toddler class, that counts as exercise, IMO.

Day after WI...I lost 1.5 lbs! My scale: 206.5!!!! TOM totally gone, stress almost gone...guess my body has decided its okay to lose the fat again. YEA!!!

Yesterday we took the 2 youngest bowling (16 yo at the beach with a friend for Spring Break). Hubby (got 5 strikes in one game, 4 in the first game!) ordered large pep pizza. I had brought my tuna salad to have instead of pizza, but then looked at my dining out book...says one large slice of pep pizza is 320 cals, so I had one small piece and that was lunch. I had a salad/fat free dressing at MaCallisters and then stayed on program for all other meals. JC has a new triple chocolate cheesecake for dessert...YUM! Ate all that and still lost 1.5 lbs! :o))) Walked 2.5 miles with 6 yo on her bike. Got 10.5 lbs to reach my half way mark! :o)

WI Friday

Well, WI today! I was so nervous that I would have less then a pound loss, BUT!!! I lost 2.2 lbs and measurements were down 6 3/4 inches. Total of 27.5. YEA!!! So, not my 2.5 loss, but not less than a pound either. :)

Melody(35),
Start date: 1/19/07
Height: 5'7SW: 247.4
CW: 208.6
GW: 135
Week 1: 242.2 -5.2
Week 2: 239.4 -2.8
Week 3: 236.8 -2.6
Week 4: 233.4 -3.4
Week 5: 230.6 -2.8
Week 6: 227.4 -3.2
Week 7: 224.6 -2.8
Week 8: 221.6 -3.0
Week 9: 218.6 -3.0
Week 10: 215 -3.6
Week 11: 210.8 -4.2
Week 12: 208.6 -2.2
Another 6 3/4 inches gone.
Grand Total so far: 38.8
Total 27.5 inches!

Well, I'm down to 208...my scale, of course. I weigh in tomorrow...don't think I'll make my 2.5 pounds this week. Maybe 1.5...I'll still be on schedule, maybe a little ahead, but I want to be way ahead (stomping my foot!). I guess I could strip down for my weigh in...that'll help. :o) I did my walk this morning...3 miles in the fierce wind. Now I'm heading down for the EM...gotta get these numbers to go down...........

Just got back from a 2 1/2 mile walk...I'm wondering, do I get extra points for walking a mile and a half in the pouring rain??? Surely! Keeping my fingers crossed for another pound by tomorrow....

I fell last night...tripped on my sons skateboard...he left it propped against the kitchen table, I had to pee (very badly, as usual), came rushing through, in the dark, and tripped. Back hurts today...

Yea!!! My scale is down to 208.5 (I love seeing new numbers on the scale!) today! Finally! Of course, my TOM is pretty much over...usually is only a 3 day thing. So, I have 2 more mornings to bring it down 2 more pounds...probably not going to happen, but I will try. 2 1/2 a week is the goal, but I am so far ahead of schedule that it won't make a big impact on my final number before we leave for disney...as long as it doesn't happen again.

I did pretty well yesterday...2 1/2 mile walk in the morning, 25 min on the EM, some sit-ups and leg lifts, another 2 mile walk in the evening. Gotta do the same, maybe more today.

Went to get my *hoops* cereal this morning and I didn't have any. Guess I was shorted that this week...or it wasn't ordered. Oops! Will pick it up today and am having the Sunshine sandwich instead. Not one of my favorites, but not terrible.

My scale is up to 210...again! I didn't do anything wrong yesterday...but I didn't exercise. Had a stressful evening, but didn't overeat.

I started my day with a 2.7 mile walk and 25 mins on the EM...then some floor work (sit-ups, leg lifts, stretches), so, hopefully, I will loose some weight this week! My TOM is screwing me up this week. I did count it and it did not come early, in fact, right on time.

So, crossing my fingers for a loss...any loss...this week.

Start date: 1/19/07 Height: 5'7

SW: 247.4
CW: 210.8
GW: 135

Week 1: 242.2 -5.2
Week 2: 239.4 -2.8
Week 3: 236.8 -2.6
Week 4: 233.4 -3.4
Week 5: 230.6 -2.8
Week 6: 227.4 -3.2
Week 7: 224.6 -2.8
Week 8: 221.6 -3.0
Week 9: 218.6 -3.0
Week 10: 215 -3.6
Week 11: 210.8 -4.2 My Scale: 209
Week 12:
Grand Total so far: 36.6

Total 20.5 inches!

How are you loosing weight so fast?

I've gotten this question a few times...so thought I'd post my long answer here...

I'm not sure if there is really something that I'm doing right, or if its just a fluke. I do the menu religiously, except for birthdays, holidays, special occasions...but I still try to make the right choices. At Valentines day, we went to a dinner play (derby dinner playhouse) and I didn't make good choices (ate fried chicken, sweet potato casserole...) and ended up in the hospital with, what I now believe, a gall bladder attack. Learned my lesson and never want to do that again! :oP

I try NOT to have any extras during a day. For the most part, I'm successful. On occasion, I do taste the food I make for my family, but mostly for flavor reasons. Hardest days are those special occasions. Was dreading Easter, but got through it...had been up 2 1/2 pounds over the weekend, but am back to my Friday weight, 209, according to my home scale. Thankfully! (I started yesterday, could have been the reason for the gain.)

I try to get at least 5 days of exercise in... I love to walk outside and seem to do better, go farther, when I walk outside rather than use the treadmill. Once you walk a mile away from your house, you have to do a mile to get home, so there's no quitting early. Plus there are hills. I also try to get my elliptical machine in, but I'm not faithful with that. I'm so proud, I can do it for 25 mins now! :o)) That's hard work! And, I also try to get some weights in, but again, not real faithful with that. I am faithful with my walk though...no matter how cold...Saturday I walked 3 miles in 32 degrees. My goal is to someday be a runner.

I don't drink anything but my milk from the menu, a smoothie for my fruits for the day, sometimes a V8, and water for the rest of the day. No tea, diets, or flavors. I do drink half of a lemon once a week. Supposedly, lemon keeps you from holding water, so I just drink it straight up and then drink a bottle of water. I love water.

Again, I'm not sure if this is why I'm loosing so well or if its just a fluke. Sorry for the long read...didn't mean for this to go so long...

Friday night, we celebrated my birthday at Shogun...I ordered salmon. It was great, but the chef gave me too much fried rice, which is my favorite, and I ate too much of it. I had leftovers of rice and salmon, but still I ate too much.

Saturday I weighed 2 1/2 pounds more than Friday. Sooo, I walked 2 miles, did the EM for 25!!! minutes, and did some weights. Today I'm 1 pound down, but while I was at church, I started...and I'm pretty sure that's a little early. I hadn't even been moody or cranky. Hmmm. So, I'm convinced it wasn't all my fault that I gained 2 1/2 pounds.

I did the EM for 22 minutes this morning...I had quit because of time. And I just got back from a 2.7 mile walk. We had a brunch buffet with my husbands family and my parents before our 2:00 service. I was so upset about the gain that I was probably overly cautious. My sweet nephew (24 yo) 'bout lost his eyes when I walked in. He was amazed at my size. He is a bar tender at our Olive Garden, which is another favorite of mine, so he had wondered why we hadn't been coming in. I got so many compliments from my hubby siblings and nieces and nephews. It was great. My dad would say that's vanity, and he's probably right, but it did feel good.

Its my 35th birthday!

And I blew it last night at Shogun! :o((( I ordered salmon, but the guy gave me a bit more rice than I intended to eat and I ate too much of it! Gained 2 pounds overnight...but it has to come off quickly...it has to... I walked 3 miles this morning, in the freezing cold! Then Darrin and I took the kids to our church ( Believers Church - Be A Part of the Family ) for an Easter egg hunt...it was terribly cold. Got home and did the Eliptical machine for 25 minutes... and a little bit of weights. Not having my chocolate cake. :o( So surely it will come off quickly.

Problem is...tomorrow is Easter! We have a family dinner planned at a restaurant, buffet style. Buffets are NOT good for a dieter.

Happy Birthday to me...

Weigh In today! YEA!!! I lost 4.2 pounds!!! WOW! I am so close to my half-way point...13 pounds to go! If I can keep it going at about 3 lbs a week (pushing it, I know) I can be below 200 by the end of April.

Start date: 1/19/07
Height: 5'7
SW: 247.4
CW: 210.8
GW: 135
Total for first 4 wks -14
Total for 2nd 4 wks -11.8
Total inches: -20.5
Week 9: 218.6 -3.0
Week 10: 215 -3.6
Week 11: 210.8 -4.2
Grand Total so far: 36.6
1st Goal: 2.5 lbs a wk
May 25: 197.4 13.4 lbs to go!
2nd Goal: 2.5 lbs a wk
July 6: 182.4 28.4 lbs to go.

July 8-15 Disney Trip! I think this is steep...but that's what my motivation is...what I am working for...

I didn't loose any today...not even .5. I actually know exactly why too...I was telling everybody to be sure to drink their water and I didn't get all MY water in. I am already working on it today. I have a sick kid home again today. That was my issue yesterday, I was taking care of him and forgetting me. I also just realized I'm missing my lunch. I'm supposed to have Beef Chow Mein(my favorite), but I don't have it. So, I'm going to have Jenny's Rising Crust Pizza for lunch, instead of dinner, and then pick up the chow mein when I get the kids from school. I'll have that for dinner. I need to do some housework, so I'm not sure how much exercising I'm going to have time for...gotta get off here and get busy!

This morning I weighed in on MY scale at 210.5!!! I'm lovin' it!!

My scale is down another half a pound! 211.5! I am so ready to be done with the 200's and I'm getting close! My size 16 skirt, that I wear everyday!, is getting loose on me! I was a bit tight before, now it is quite comfortable.

I walked 5 miles yesterday, 3 in the morning and 2 in the evening, with my little girl in the stroller. Didn't get to do the EM...hubby wanted to get some weeding done, so we did that instead and, let me tell you, my legs are feelin' it! Yard looks good though. :o)

Okay, I'm off to do my walk...

4/02/07

Well, according to my scale this morning, I am down another 1/2 pound! That's 1 1/2 since Friday! YEA!!! I'm not sure how its happening so fast, but I do think one thing is helping. I try to get all my foods in before 6 pm...then I drink at least 2 bottles of water. I pee all evening and wake up a half pound to a pound lighter! Works for me.

4/01/07

Well, according to my home scale, I'm down another pound! I only had to loose .1 oz this week to keep to my goal...so, I've already got that and then some! I still want to try for 2.5 this week...I love being ahead of schedule.

Last night (Princes Rose would be so proud!) I did the EM for 16 minutes! I also walked a total of 6 miles yesterday...2.5 in the morning, another 3.5 in the evening. That's not including the couple of hours we walked in the flea market.

I've lost my voice, so the family is very thankful today...gotta go!