I did it again Dang it!

Here I am, looking at my blog, and realizing I haven't posted in 6 weeks. What was I doing? I was taking the kids to football, or shopping for school supplies, or avoiding housework. What I wasn't doing was watching my food intake, because I packed on a few more pounds. So I was 153 when I started this blog in late April. I then lost 5 pounds in May/June and now I weigh 159. So how did I gain 12 pounds in 2 months? I guess it was hard work. I'm sure it involved lots of bicep curls. You know the kind where I pick up the fork and curl the biceps until the fork deposits more food into my mouth. I went to the doctor for a check-up last week. I was almost in tears. So, 12 pounds in two months is not normal, so I went to see the vampires so they could do blood test to check thyroid function, vitamin D levels, etc. I waited by the phone for the nurse to call and say that my hormones were out of whack, thus causing the weight gain. They never called. They don't call if results are normal. Well, that means I'm just fat. And it is way past time to do something about it.

Well, I have been run/walking 3 days per week since the kids went back to school. I planned to follow the Couch to 5K plan. Basically, I did week 1 for 5 days instead of 3. Then, the first time I attempted week 2, my calves cramped up on the 3rd running interval about 1/2 mile from my car. I did walk until I had completed 2 miles that day, but I left the park feeling defeated. Here comes the kicker. Look at the name of the blog. I know I need help from my friends. They are my support and my lifeline. I was trying to do this all by myself and I didn't need to I'm lucky that Casey and I can coordinate schedules to run 3 times a week too. Why didn't I think of this before? Casey and I walked the first few days, and made plans to start the couch to 5K program on Monday August 30. So we have done 2 out of the 3 workouts for week 1. We are setting goals. We registered for a 5K race at the end of week 9 for motivation to complete the program. Casey found a great podcast of music that tells us when to run and when to walk.

So, I've rambled on and on and on. Now, I realize that I have some honest talks with God that I need to initiate. I think my praying knees may have gotten lazy recently. Anyway, tomorrow is a day of prayer. I will take an honest look at where I am (past is gone and I can't do anything about it), so that I can take steps for the future, not only for myself, but for my family. See y'all tomorrow.

Where did the last 2 months go?

OK, so I am obviously having difficulty with this. My motivation has gone. I think it actually ran away screaming, but I was too preoccupied to notice. I think there needs to be some goal-setting here, and a plan to meet those. Still loving my friends. they rock! I'll see you all later after I start the goal-setting phase. Gotta go for now.

I'm hanging onto the back of the wagon while it drags me along

Well, I fell off the weight-loss wagon over the weekend. I could have made good food choices, but I didn't. I ate what I wanted at Chili's and at the Braves game. The sad part is that I didn't even enjoy it that much. At least I had some activity on Saturday and Sunday to offset a few of the extra calories. I'm keeping on keeping on. I'll pull myself back up on that wagon and ride it into the sunset. Here's to hoping I dropped half a pound by Thursday weigh in. We shall see.

Woo Hoo Weekend

Well, I stuck to the weight watchers plan on Thursday. I stayed on points and drank my water. Friday has been difficult. I really want a beer but I am not willing to spend my food points on one. Well, with tomorrow being May 1st, the serious challenge begins. Exercise gets added tomorrow. I'm going to do the 30 day shred. Jillian is evil but she definitely gets results. I'll let you know how it goes.

Oh, I took my measurements yesterday. Let's just say it wasn't pretty!

Welcome to Moe's

I had a moment of weakness. I went to Moe's and I could have made good choices, but I chose the Joey Bag of Donuts and it was so good. I went to moe's website and rebuilt my burrito on their nutritional calculator. My lunch was a big whopping 26 Weight Watchers points. Yes, I put it in my point tracker for the day. At least I had some veggies on it.

At least I am knocking the 64 ounces of water goal out of the park.

The first goal

OK people, I am taking baby-steps. My first goal is to increase water intake to at least 64 ounces per day. Only water counts, my coke zero habit is not part of this. I'll work on that habit another time.

64 ounces of water everyday for a week. Let's see how it goes.

And so it begins

I finally got tired of being fat. It is funny. I don't see how fat my face is when I look in the mirror, but when I see it in a photo, I flip out. I don't feel like I have put on any weight recently, but in the last couple of weeks, I have discovered several pairs of pants that don't seem to fit anymore. I can get them on and fastened, but they are so not comfy. I don't work outside the home, so there isn't a pool of money that allows me to go buy new clothes, so I need to get back into the ones I have. So, this has been coming for a couple of weeks. I found two great friends (hence the title of the blog) who have agreed to hold me accountable for this project. I said we would begin on May 1st. I said that because that gave me more time to indulge my weakness for ice cream. This morning, I decided today is the day. I need to start now. I won't be good everyday, but I give myself permission to be imperfect. When I fall down, I will dust myself off and move on. OK here is the moment of truth.

The stats:
Height 5'3"
Weight 153
BMI 27.1 (Overweight)

Let's kiss that weight and BMI goodbye! Don't go away mad. Just go away!