On January 4th, 2010 I made a decision to change my life by joining Weight Watchers and committing to losing this weight that I've been carrying around. It's been 2 months now (well in 2 days but I have time to do this tonight so that's when it is getting done). Two months ago I wrote that my measurements were:
chest: 38 inches (size D)
stomach: 37 inches
hips: 42 inches
thighs: 22 inches
arms: 12 inches
I also reported that I wore a size 13 pants, x-large shirts and received 22 points a day in the Weight Watchers program.
Today, 2 months later, I can report the following:
chest: 33.5 inches (guessing still a D but it looks like I need to get remeasured)
stomach: 34 inches
hips: 37.5 inches
thighs: 20.5 inches
arms: 11 inches
I now wear I size 9 pants, large shirts (some mediums) and receive 20 points a day in the Weight Watchers program.
So what do I have to say about it? Yay Me!!! Although I definitely thought my arms would be bigger but I guess if I really think about it they are just losing their flab. I'm so happy with myself, with the weight that I've lost so far and with the way that I feel (which is fantastic)!
Now just a little bit about today. I'm trying to work out and eat completely OP so that I can lose a little this week (make up for Mohegan Sun and not losing this weekend). I did 35 minutes on the arc trainer, strength training and 22 minutes on the bike. I am also OP today so I'm on the right path that's for sure.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
weekend confession but i'm back OP today
UGH...this is the second time I'm writing this since my computer messed up sooooo it's probably going to be shorter then the first time.
I fell off the wagon this weekend. Friday we had no power so I went out to eat, of course so did everyone else in the surrounding towns. I couldn't even find standing room so I went to my friend's daughter's basketball game and was going to get something to eat after. By the time the game was over I was starving I went to Chili's. I could not eat meat since it was a Friday in Lent, ugh I gave in and ordered the Southwestern Egg Rolls (at least 22 points, ugh).
On Saturday I woke up and boarded the bus for Mohegan Sun (armed with a backpack full of snacks and a cooler with some diet soda...always be prepared right?). On the bus I had a diet dew and some baked chips while everyone else bought the girl scout cookies they conveniently had on the bus for sale (are you freakin' kidding me!). We got to Mohegan and well the drinks are free but tiny so I was having some light beers. Lunch consisted of the buffet since we got free coupons. It started so well, salad and mussels, then I had to have some pasta with pesto and clams (I mean it was made to order!). Then some more mussels, some seafood something (guaranteed solid butter and breadcrumbs), a blondie for dessert. Then it's a 3 hour ride home so I ignored my packed snacks and got a Dunkin' Donuts bagel with butter. UGH...
Sunday I got up and went to the gym (35 minutes on the elliptical, 30 minutes on the arc trainer, and 30 minutes on the treadmill). See how I was totally trying to make up for it??? Well that went down the drain when I decided I should have beers the rest of the day. I went home after and instead of my planned Boca burger I ordered a grilled chicken kabob sub (on white bread sub roll of course) with lettuce, tomato, a ton of feta cheese and light ranch with a side of sweet chili Doritos. UGH...
Today though I am back on track.
Breakfast: pineapple and blueberries
Lunch: weight watchers bagel w/laughing cow cheese and a side of asparagus
Dinner: flat out wrap pizza...flat out wrap, tomato sauce, 50% reduced fat Cabot cheddar, red peppers, mushrooms, feta cheese, Italian seasoning and a cucumber on the side
I also went to the gym (30 minutes on the elliptical and 30 minutes on the arc trainer) + I had to avoid pizza night at the gym...you read that right, the first Monday of the month is pizza night at Planet Fitness, why they do this is beyond me! It is SO HARD to smell fantastic pizza while you are working out and then walk by it without grabbing some on the way out, but I did it! Freakin' Right :)
I fell off the wagon this weekend. Friday we had no power so I went out to eat, of course so did everyone else in the surrounding towns. I couldn't even find standing room so I went to my friend's daughter's basketball game and was going to get something to eat after. By the time the game was over I was starving I went to Chili's. I could not eat meat since it was a Friday in Lent, ugh I gave in and ordered the Southwestern Egg Rolls (at least 22 points, ugh).
On Saturday I woke up and boarded the bus for Mohegan Sun (armed with a backpack full of snacks and a cooler with some diet soda...always be prepared right?). On the bus I had a diet dew and some baked chips while everyone else bought the girl scout cookies they conveniently had on the bus for sale (are you freakin' kidding me!). We got to Mohegan and well the drinks are free but tiny so I was having some light beers. Lunch consisted of the buffet since we got free coupons. It started so well, salad and mussels, then I had to have some pasta with pesto and clams (I mean it was made to order!). Then some more mussels, some seafood something (guaranteed solid butter and breadcrumbs), a blondie for dessert. Then it's a 3 hour ride home so I ignored my packed snacks and got a Dunkin' Donuts bagel with butter. UGH...
Sunday I got up and went to the gym (35 minutes on the elliptical, 30 minutes on the arc trainer, and 30 minutes on the treadmill). See how I was totally trying to make up for it??? Well that went down the drain when I decided I should have beers the rest of the day. I went home after and instead of my planned Boca burger I ordered a grilled chicken kabob sub (on white bread sub roll of course) with lettuce, tomato, a ton of feta cheese and light ranch with a side of sweet chili Doritos. UGH...
Today though I am back on track.
Breakfast: pineapple and blueberries
Lunch: weight watchers bagel w/laughing cow cheese and a side of asparagus
Dinner: flat out wrap pizza...flat out wrap, tomato sauce, 50% reduced fat Cabot cheddar, red peppers, mushrooms, feta cheese, Italian seasoning and a cucumber on the side
I also went to the gym (30 minutes on the elliptical and 30 minutes on the arc trainer) + I had to avoid pizza night at the gym...you read that right, the first Monday of the month is pizza night at Planet Fitness, why they do this is beyond me! It is SO HARD to smell fantastic pizza while you are working out and then walk by it without grabbing some on the way out, but I did it! Freakin' Right :)
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Weigh In Update SV! I've had no power :(
I haven't written since I live in New Hampshire and if you haven't heard we have been in a state of emergency due to hellish winds and rain. I lost power on Thursday night and didn't get it back until Saturday morning. UGH! Lucky for me I have a membership to Planet Fitness (which did have power) so in addition to getting my work outs in I was showering there, I can be so resourceful LOL.
On my weigh in night, Thursday, I lost another 2.6lbs bringing the total to -18.4lbs in 7 weeks and making me so happy I can barely stand it. SWEET!
Today I went to Mohegan Sun (why not no one had power around here and we had already paid for the bus tickets). My mother went and a bunch of my friends, none of us had been before in my group. We had a great time. I didn't win big :( but I did break even. I drank more beer then I should have and we ate at the buffet. I was really good there though and mostly ate salad and clams since they were fantastic. The bus ride was pretty long and I was glad to get back and see that I had power. Now it's time to relax and go to bed :)
On my weigh in night, Thursday, I lost another 2.6lbs bringing the total to -18.4lbs in 7 weeks and making me so happy I can barely stand it. SWEET!
Today I went to Mohegan Sun (why not no one had power around here and we had already paid for the bus tickets). My mother went and a bunch of my friends, none of us had been before in my group. We had a great time. I didn't win big :( but I did break even. I drank more beer then I should have and we ate at the buffet. I was really good there though and mostly ate salad and clams since they were fantastic. The bus ride was pretty long and I was glad to get back and see that I had power. Now it's time to relax and go to bed :)
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
This work week is killing me!
Work has been an absolute nightmare this week; I am so busy. Tomorrow I have to go in early (which sucks SO bad, it's hard enough for me to get up on Thursday mornings to work out without having to try to do it even earlier) and I'm going in early because I have a networking brunch. What kind of organization schedules a brunch on my weigh in day? I mean really what are these people trying to do to me? I've come to grips with these types of work situations though (fruit is my friend), well unless they end up being so boring I can't stop thinking about the bacon I'm smelling...then we might have a problem.
I skipped the gym today. Well not exactly, I mean I did drive around the parking lot but there were no spaces and I was not walking from the back of the building in the dark (this was after work) in the pouring rain. No thanks. I just went home and did The Biggest Loser Last Chance Workout. I did this one last week and I really enjoy it. Actually that is a complete lie, I hate every second of it but the workout is fantastic and I think that this might be something that I do each week. I'm hoping to get up early enough tomorrow to do it in the morning too. I'll have to wait and see how that goes though.
I changed dinner with my Oma from tonight until tomorrow night since she wants to have pizza from the local pizza place. I'm going to use that as my after weigh in treat tomorrow night. I really can't wait and from what she said when I spoke with her this morning, neither can she :)
I skipped the gym today. Well not exactly, I mean I did drive around the parking lot but there were no spaces and I was not walking from the back of the building in the dark (this was after work) in the pouring rain. No thanks. I just went home and did The Biggest Loser Last Chance Workout. I did this one last week and I really enjoy it. Actually that is a complete lie, I hate every second of it but the workout is fantastic and I think that this might be something that I do each week. I'm hoping to get up early enough tomorrow to do it in the morning too. I'll have to wait and see how that goes though.
I changed dinner with my Oma from tonight until tomorrow night since she wants to have pizza from the local pizza place. I'm going to use that as my after weigh in treat tomorrow night. I really can't wait and from what she said when I spoke with her this morning, neither can she :)
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
ugh where is the weekend?
It's only Tuesday and I'm already looking for it! Tuesdays are my worst work day. I'm basically glued to my desk answering all the incoming calls, taking intakes and solving problems for other workers that are not available as they arise. Just a few things I dealt with today would be some walk in's looking for help (mostly $$), supervision with my boss, a hoarder with bed bugs and an unmediated schizophrenic that needed groceries. I have to say it was a slightly overwhelming day and I am glad it's over.
I was so busy that I missed breakfast but I just saved that and ate my weight watchers bagel (toasted) with laughing cow cheese for an afternoon snack. I never have an afternoon snack, well that's not true sometimes when it's that time of the month I have popcorn but it's really rare. I'm kind of glad I did though because I wanted to make my egg casserole for dinner and it takes a long time to cook it so I didn't eat until 745. Well worth the wait though I LOVE THIS MEAL, I love the leftovers, it's just fantastic. I've put the recipe in here before (and talk about it a lot so look back at my old posts if you want it, I believe I made it really early on during the first week of my blog).
I went to the gym after work. I didn't want to but I did it. I did 35 minutes on the arc trainer and then 30 minutes on the elliptical. I am nervous about the weather the rest of the week; they are saying both snow and rain so who knows? I'd like to get in there tomorrow night and Thursday morning but we will see how that goes. I really am open to the OnDemand exercise videos but I'd like to only do it one of those days if I have too, not both.
I have enough points leftover tonight for a vitabrownie and chocolate sugar free pudding I think I'm going to put the pudding right on top...sweet :)
I was so busy that I missed breakfast but I just saved that and ate my weight watchers bagel (toasted) with laughing cow cheese for an afternoon snack. I never have an afternoon snack, well that's not true sometimes when it's that time of the month I have popcorn but it's really rare. I'm kind of glad I did though because I wanted to make my egg casserole for dinner and it takes a long time to cook it so I didn't eat until 745. Well worth the wait though I LOVE THIS MEAL, I love the leftovers, it's just fantastic. I've put the recipe in here before (and talk about it a lot so look back at my old posts if you want it, I believe I made it really early on during the first week of my blog).
I went to the gym after work. I didn't want to but I did it. I did 35 minutes on the arc trainer and then 30 minutes on the elliptical. I am nervous about the weather the rest of the week; they are saying both snow and rain so who knows? I'd like to get in there tomorrow night and Thursday morning but we will see how that goes. I really am open to the OnDemand exercise videos but I'd like to only do it one of those days if I have too, not both.
I have enough points leftover tonight for a vitabrownie and chocolate sugar free pudding I think I'm going to put the pudding right on top...sweet :)
Monday, February 22, 2010
Wicked LONG day!
It's 930 pm and I just got the opportunity to sit down, UGH. Today was a long one but everything worked out. I had work, then the gym (35 minutes on the arc trainer and strength training), then the laundry mat, then my friend's daughter's basketball game. They are in the Finals and they won, YAY! Next game is on Friday night and I'm sure I'll be going. Her daughter is a senior so this is a HUGE deal, it could be the last time she gets to play.
I got home from that and still had to make something for dinner (my go to easy dinner= boca grillers burger w/fat free cheddar, lettuce, tomato and bbq sauce and a pickle on the side and skim milk). YUM! Then I had to put my laundry away, do the dishes, cut up all the fruit and veggies I bought the other day and make my lunch. I'm ready for bed! It's time for Big Bang Theory and then that's where I am headed.
Side note: whatever the Ex wrote yesterday he apparently deleted, I didn't get a chance to read it. I don't plan on using this blog as a bickering tool between the two of us. Thanks for reading :)
I got home from that and still had to make something for dinner (my go to easy dinner= boca grillers burger w/fat free cheddar, lettuce, tomato and bbq sauce and a pickle on the side and skim milk). YUM! Then I had to put my laundry away, do the dishes, cut up all the fruit and veggies I bought the other day and make my lunch. I'm ready for bed! It's time for Big Bang Theory and then that's where I am headed.
Side note: whatever the Ex wrote yesterday he apparently deleted, I didn't get a chance to read it. I don't plan on using this blog as a bickering tool between the two of us. Thanks for reading :)
Sunday, February 21, 2010
It's been awhile...but it's over ugh oh well.
The ex...why do I waste my time? The amount of time I spend convincing him I'm not with someone else could be used spending time finding someone that actually appreciates me. I went out with him last night (yeah that's right he might occasionally be the "friend" in some of my postings). But you know what? SO WHAT! Today showed me another complete waste of my time.
Tonight is a whole new situation and I have to deal with the same old same old. Same old bullshit and same old ridiculous questions. I give up. I've got no more in me. There's only so many days that you can do nothing, stay at home and still be accused of bullshit. In fact I don't really care anymore, the only thing I wish was my actual life was just as exciting as my talked about/pretend life. Oh well, maybe next year, a girl can dream right???? :)
Tonight is a whole new situation and I have to deal with the same old same old. Same old bullshit and same old ridiculous questions. I give up. I've got no more in me. There's only so many days that you can do nothing, stay at home and still be accused of bullshit. In fact I don't really care anymore, the only thing I wish was my actual life was just as exciting as my talked about/pretend life. Oh well, maybe next year, a girl can dream right???? :)
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