Its all in the Pictures!!

I know that I look much better than when I started, but when I look at a picture, I realize that I have a long way to still go!!! I don't want to be comfortable where I am at...I want to fight to finally attain the goals that I have set for myself. No time for slackers....

Breakfast

One Bagel Thin = 1 point

Creme Cheese = 2 points

OJ = 1 point

Snack

Grapes = 1 point

String Cheese = 1 point

Lunch

Bagel Thin = 1 point

Turkey Ham = 1 point

Lite Provolone = 1 point

Baked Chips = 2 points

WW Lemon Cake = 1 point

Fruit Dip = 2 points

Snack

Fiber Plus Bar = 2 points

So Far = 16 points

Dinner

Salad = 3 points

Total = 19 points

I am still walking every night for one hour. If you are curious about Herman, he is still lingering at the 30 pound weight loss. Hopefully he buckles down and fights for the next 10 pound loss.

sea ya!!

Home Sweet Home!!!

Hi there,

I just got back from the Bahamas yesterday. I had a great time and I am back to reality!!

Today's Numbers

Starting Weight: 170 lbs

Last Weigh In: 156.2

Today's Weigh In: 155.5

Weight Loss During Vacation: .7 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 14.5 lbs

Goal Weight: 135 lbs

I didn't lose what I set out to do, but I am still proud for that .7 lb weight loss. I did exercise when I could, but there were many days, where there was no way to go out for a walk. The fish was mainly fried so that did not help any. I ate everything and just watched my portion size. Considering all the damage that could have been done, I am quite happy lol.

Tonight I will have to go do some grocery and do some walking.

Breakfast:

2 WW cakes = 2 points

Snack

Doritos = 1 point

Lunch

Salad = 5 points
WW Cake = 1 point

So Far = 9 points

Dinner

Veggie Patty = 2 points
Lite Bread = 1 point

Cheese = 1 point

Salad = 3 points

Cottage Cheese = 2 points

Fruit = 1 point

Total = 19 points

Food today was not the healthiest, but everything will be back to normal after I do some grocery.

Next goal = 149 lbs!!!!!!! LET'S MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!!!

Sea ya!

Setting a Goal and I am OFF!!!!

I am going to set up a goal that may be hard to achieve. My goal is to weigh in on Monday, June 28 at 149. I know it's vacation and I do not have control over my food, because I will be on someone else's boat....but I am gonna give it a shot! Don't they say..."shoot for the moon and you may hit a star"? lol why not!!!! I will have to use alot of NO Thank You's!!! haha

Breakfast

Grapes and Lite Cheese = 2 points

Snack

WW Lemon Cake = 1 point

Lunch

Bread = 3 points

Turkey Ham = .5 points

Lite Provolone = 1 point

Chips = 2 point

WW Lemon Cake = 1 point

Snack

Grapes = 1 point

Ice Cream = 4 points

So Far = 15.5 points

Dinner

Salad = 3 points

String Cheese = 1 point

Total = 19.5 points

I leave tomorrow to the Bahamas, so I won't be blogging until Monday, June 28!
Take Care and stay safe.

sea ya!

3 Little Words

NO THANK YOU.

Simple isn't it? NO THANK YOU. Say it and mean it! NO THANK YOU! Sometimes that is all it takes...NO THANK YOU. If you don't use those 3 little words, then you will never be commited to losing weight. I'm not saying that you have to use them all the time, because if you journal, you should know what you can and cannot eat. I am saying, that when you start your journey, try using these words often, until you feel like you are in control!!! Your body will love you for it!.

Breakfast
Grapes and String Cheese = 2 points
Snack
Grapes and String Cheese = 2 points
Lunch
Flatbread = 2 points
Turkey Ham = .5 points
Lite Provolone = 1 point
Lettuce and Mustard = 0 points
Strawberries and Fruit Dip = 2 points
Snack
WW Chocolate Cake = 1 point

So Far = 10.5 points

Dinner
Salad = 3 points
Veggie Patty = 2 points
Lite Bread = 1 point
Strawberries and Lite Cool Whip = 2 points

Total = 18.5 points

I walked yesterday for an hour and will be doing the same today. One more day of perfect eating and then the challenge begins on Thursday!!

sea ya!!

Weigh In and Weekend Update

It defintely was not easy staying on track!

I had a little of everything, but all under control. I was well aware of my portions!! There was such a good breakfast buffet. Under normal circumstances, I would have eaten so much more!

Why is it that sometimes all people can do is worry about their next meal? Herman was totally out of control and he paid for it with a 5 pound weight gain.

Luckily we got home early on Sunday and we were able to walk for an hour and bike ride for 45 minutes. I think he was going to exercise all day today, because he felt so guilty about losing control and being back at 252. lol I don't think all that eating was worth it!

Food is so good, but being fat sucks. Moderation is the name of the game!!!

So I jumped on the scale this morning and was down .3 lbs. It's better than nothing, so I will take it!!! I could have done more exercise during the weekend, but I was lazy to wake up and hit the gym...I have to work on that!! Being lazy gets you nowhere!

Today's Numbers:

Starting Weight: 170 lbs

Last Week's Weigh In: 156.5

Today's Weight: 156.2

Weight Loss This Week: .3 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 13.8 lbs

Goal Weight: 135 lbs

Breakfast

One Bagel Thin = 1 point

One Egg = 2 points

Turkey ham = .5 points

Creme Cheese and Jelly = 2 points

OJ = 1 point

Snack

Grapes and String Cheese = 2 point

Lunch

One Flatbread = 2 points

Turkey ham = .5 points

Lite Provolone = 1 point

lettuce and mustard = 0 points

Strawberries and Fruit Dip = 3 points

Snack

Grapes and Sting Cheese = 2 points

So Far = 17 points

Dinner

Salad = 3 points

Total = 20 points

I will be going on vacation to the Bahamas for ten days starting on Thursday, so I must mentally start preparing myself for it.

sea ya!!

Wish me luck!

I have been really busy trying to get everything ready for the little weekend trip to Tampa.

I will do my best to stick to my plan, so lets see what the scale says on Monday.

I haven't got the time to say much more, so have a great weekend!!!

sea ya on Monday!!

It's My Decision

I leave on Friday morning to Tampa and will not return until Sunday. I have to decide how I will handle food this weekend. Do I want to maintain? Do I want to lose weight? Do I want a Freedom vacation? My decision is that I want to lose weight. I want to get on the scale on Monday and see some sort of weight loss. It definitely is not easy to eat out and stay on plan, but if I am determined, then I will find the way to do this.

I must stick to grilled meats and salads and I will not have any desserts other than fruits. While everyone is eating like pigs, I will be eating healthy and come Monday, I WILL BE HAPPY!!

This is MY Decision, what will you be deciding to do when you are out on vacation?

Breakfast

Fiber One Yogurt = 0 points

Snack

Strawberries = 1 point

Fruit Dip = 1 point

half bagel = 3 points

Lunch

One Bagel Thin = 1 point

2 slices Lite Provolone = 2 points

Tomato and Cilantro = 0 points

Shredded lettuce and Avocado = 2 points

WW Chocolate Cake = 1 point

Snack

Grapes and Cheese = 2 points

So Far = 13 points

Dinner

Salad = 3 points

Fish = 3 points

Total = 19 points

Sea ya!!

Stress Eating?

Is there such a thing?

I do feel stress right now in my life, but I think because I am in that "zone", I am doing the opposite, by not eating. I couldn't eat dinner last night and I wasn't even hungry. I know that if I don't eat, I won't lose weight, so I will have to stick to plan and eat no matter what!! I have to eat to keep the metabolism going.

If you are wondering why I am stressed, it's because Herman still does not have a job. When we go for walks, all his negativity and reality comes out and it burns a hole in my stomach. He talks for one complete hour of all the bad ramifications if he does not work lol lol it drives me crazy lol So I take deep breaths, I look out to the ocean, I wish upon stars and I try to stay calm and optimistic. I continually remind myself that my life is in God's hands and He has the plans to my life. I must continue to have faith. I WILL NOT allow stress to alter who I am!!!!

Breakfast

Fiber One Key Lime Yogurt = 0 points

Snack

Grapes and String Cheese = 2 points

Lunch

Veggie Jamaican Patty = 7 points

Flat Out Bread = 1 point

Turkey Ham = 1 point

Provolone = 1 point

Avocado = 2 points

Fruit Dip = 2 points

Strawberries and Pineapple = 2 points

Snack

Half Chicken Patty = 4 points

So Far = 22 points

Dinner

Progresso Soup = 0 points

I ate way too many points in the day. =(

I am going to walk for an hour when I get home.

sea ya!!

Weigh In and Weekend Update

Today's numbers

Starting Weight: 170 lbs

Last Weeks Weigh In: 158 lbs

Today's Weight: 156.5 lbs

Weight Loss This Week: 1.5 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 13.5 lbs

Goal Weight: 135 lbs

Not too shabby huh? lol It was great staying on program this weekend and I got to put in alot of exercise also. It was so hot and muggy, but the walks were great!!

I have to put in 4 good days of eating and exercising before we leave to the waterpark this weekend. I am still trying to get to 154 before Friday!!!

Are you working hard to achieve your goals, or are you just letting the days get away from you?

Breakfast

One Bagel Thin = 1 point

Canadian Bacon = 1 point

Creme Cheese and Strawberry Jam = 2 points

OJ = 1 point

Snack

Grapes ans string Cheese = 2 points

Lunch

Rice = 3 points

Shrimp Creole = 3 points

WW Chocolate Cake = 1 point

Snack

Chips = 1 point

So Far = 15 points

Dinner

Salad = 2 points

Fish = 3 points

Half of a Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwich = 1 point

Total points = 21 points

Let's have an awesome week!!!

sea ya!!

Excuses are for Losers

So the weekend time is among us again! No excuses will be tolerated for not doing well!

My game plan:

Saturday

Wake up early and do an hour walk.

Watch my portion size at the in-laws's anniversary lunch.

Walk another hour at the end of the day.

Sunday

Wake up early and do an hour walk.

Have a healthy lunch before going to the Dance show.

Walk another hour at the end of the day.

I have 7 days before we leave to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island. I must be absolutely perfect until then, because it will be a little harder to stick to a plan once I am away from home. BUT, I WILL be prepared and eat correctly while I am away. No EXCUSES!!

Breakfast

One Egg white with cheese and salsa = 2 points

OJ = 2 points

Snack

Strawberries = 1 point

Fruit Dip = 1 point

Lunch

Flatout Bread = 1 point

Turkey Ham = 1 point

Lite Provolone = 1 point

Mustard = 0 points

Chips = 2 points

WW Chocolate cake = 1 point

Snack

Grapes and string cheese = 2 points

So far = 14 points

Dinner will be:

Tilapia = 3 points

Salad = 2 points

Half of Skinny Cow Ice Cream = 1 point

Total = 20 points

So now, all I have to do is put my plan into action and look forward to a good weigh in on Monday!!! It's so awesome to be in control!!!!

Have a great Weekend!!

Sea ya!!

Tanning the Belly

Sorry I missed writing yesterday's blog, but I spent the day taking my mom to her doctor's appointments.

It's time to bring out my super white belly and introduce it to the sun. It's another one of them mental things, where you look thinner when the belly is tanned and since you are showing it, you tend to work harder to make the muscles stronger.

I really need to get on my mat on a daily basis and do quite a few sets of sit ups. If I start now, I am sure it will make a difference for when we go to the water park.

Let's see if I can do at least 10 minutes a day. No reason why I shouldn't be able to do it!!

Breakfast

Peach = 1 point

Snack

Strawberries and Fruit dip = 2 points

Lunch

One Bagel Thin = 1 point

Asian Veggie Patty = 2 points

Reduced Fat Pepper Jack Cheese = 1 point

Tomato = 0 points

Ketchup = 0 points

Baked Chips = 2 points

WW Chocolate Cake = 1 point

Snack

Grapes and String Cheese = 2 points

So far = 12 points

Dinner

Veggies = 2 points

Fish = 3 points

Pineapple = 1 point

Fruit Dip = 1 point

Total = 19 points

What is it going to take to get you mentally THERE?

sea ya!!

Weigh In and Weekend Update

Here are the numbers for today:

Starting Weight: 170

Last Weeks Weigh In: 159.1

Today's Weight: 158

Weight Loss This Week: 1.1 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 12 lbs

Goal Weight: 135

Considering that I have been partying since Friday, I guess a one pound loss is not so bad. I really did good over the weekend though. I ate a little of everything, but all under control. I even managed to do some walking and some dancing. I plan on doing really good this week, so that I have an awesome weigh in for next week!!

I have 10 days to lose 4 pounds to achieve my next goal of 154!!!! Gotta work hard to achieve it!

Breakfast

1 egg white = 0 points

Cheese = 2 points

Lite OJ = 2 points

Snack

Grapes = 1 point

String cheese = 1 point

Lunch

Sandwich White Wheat bread = 1 point

Turkey ham and lite cheese = 2 points

Chips = 2 points

WW Chocolate Cake = 1 point

Snack

Sugar Free Russell Stover caramel = 2 points

So Far: 14 points

Dinner

Salad and Dressing = 2 oints

Chicken = 3 points

Total = 19 points

I plan on walking for one hour.

Gonna make this a great week!!!

sea ya!!