Up's and Pound's

New Year!

2011-12-31T21:08:00.001-08:00

I along with most people plan on having a healthier year and continuing to lose weight. This is more then a "new year resolution" it's a life long change.
One thing I thing I have decide I need to change is eating at work. I have the luxury of getting to eat for free at work. It's very convention not to have to worry what to take to work...however it's not the healthiest food to eat EVERYDAY!

Here's what I'm asking you- What are good, healthy, fast, cheap ect. meals to buy/make for work?

Oh and Christmas miracle I didn't gain any weight...didn't lose any either. I was really worried after the major loss of last week!

BRING ON 2012!!!!

The upside of up chucking

2011-12-23T22:41:00.001-08:00

I lost 6 pounds this week!!! Having the flu isn't the ideal way to lose weight... But oh well. Now to keep it off though the holidays!

Water.

2011-12-16T07:32:00.001-08:00

Lose 5 pounds of water in 7 days (The heathy way) by Jillian Michaels

-60 Ounces of purified water.
-1 tablespoon of sugar free cranberry juice.
-2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
-1 packet of dandelion root tea.

Drink 60 ounces everyday for for seven days.

Heres hoping this really works! I'm on day two and gained 3.1 pounds.
Until next week.

"Love Me First"

2011-12-12T11:48:00.000-08:00

This was on Biggest loser last week, and I thought it was fantastic!!!!

Also just what I needed after a hard week before.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xu9qcpJpFE
(I wish I knew how to get video on here not just link)

Done!!!!

2011-12-02T07:33:00.001-08:00

I'm so done, I give up!!!!!!!
Last week I worked my butt off and lose 1.8 pounds.
This week I wasn't able to work out as much as I would like and what happens?! I gain 2.4 pounds. :'(

I just can't beat this it's getting old.
I want to go out to eat with friends, but don't.
I want to have dessert and not feel guilty.
I want to be able shop at any store and have the clothes fit... Not just window shop.
I want I boy to look at me, think I'm beautiful and want to date me.
I don't want to look at other girls I think "If only I looked like that."
I don't want be able to say "I'm not cold, I've got extra padding."
I don't want to only wear flats because my calves are to big for boots.

I'm SO done, just make it go away. :'(

I Survived!

2011-11-25T19:37:00.000-08:00

THANKSGIVING!!!!

Now bring on December!!!!

Down 1.8 pounds

Thank you

2011-11-20T22:12:00.000-08:00

In the spirit of Thanksgiving... I wanted to thank YOU, all of you!

I could not do this with out the help of others.

The compliments, words of encouragement and advice,

on my blog, Facebook, and in person mean the world to me.

Trick or Treat?

2011-11-04T20:22:00.000-07:00

Tricks on me! I guess this is the wrong kind of corn?!? Curerent weight~265.9.

Patience

2011-11-01T14:04:00.001-07:00

Friday my weigh in I was down 2.4, which puts me at 259.9. Just BARELY under the 260's Woohoo!!!

...We will see how this week goes seating in a hospital means no working out so far this week.

A friend shared this with me. I love it!!

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming.

2011-10-22T19:07:00.001-07:00

Water aerobics is my main exercise fix.
Swim suits are the attire I use.
My clostet is full if swim suits.
Their not cheap.
I need a new one
That is not to big.

Nike Plus

2011-10-16T17:11:00.000-07:00

Remember when...I said after I lost 50 pounds I'd get Nike Plus?!

My parents got it for me for my birthday!!!

Speaking for birthday... Birthday Celebrating = Weight gain.

Good thing it was only +0.9

Current weight--261.9

Mystery....

2011-10-07T07:57:00.000-07:00

Down 5.5 pounds this week!!!! However I don't know how I did it...
I walked 5 miles while watching The biggest loser. That was the only work out I did this week. A pound a mile? I guess I'll take it. :)
261 pounds is what I am at now. Next up the 250's!

2011-09-30T21:54:00.000-07:00

The way things have been going lately I feel like my blog title has never been more fitting.

It be a lot of ups and downs.

Lose a little, gain a little, lose a little, gain a little, it is very frustrating to say the least.
I want to break though the 265 SO bad but my body sure is fighting it...

I guess I better fight back.

P.U.S.H.

2011-09-09T21:44:00.000-07:00

P.ush

U.ntil

S.omething

H.appens

The desire to give up has been over welling recently and I have reminded my self of this a lot.

Please Donate

2011-08-20T09:28:00.000-07:00

For a new my wardrobe!!!
I'm in serious need of clothes that fit me.

The best part is, it's because the to BIG rather to to small! YAY

In other weight lose news....Well it's been a bit of a struggle because of:

1. Bulged disk in my back Aka excruciating pain

2. Family vacation...a few a extra pounds are worth the memories :)

3. No kitchen, no running water, no stove/oven

FIFTY!!!

2011-07-29T21:55:00.001-07:00

P.R.O.G.R.E.S.S

S.U.C.C.E.S.S

I'm very happy to say I've lost 50 pounds!!!!!!!!
The key is keeping it off!!!
(Epecially while on vacation...here I come Yellowstone)

Coincidence I Think Not

2011-07-28T09:56:00.000-07:00

Time for another "Shout out" to ALISON BRAMMER!!!
I've been thinking of this shout out for a while...and come to find out she did a post about me! :) Coincidence I think not!!!

Alison is the reason I started this blog, she has been such a great example and motivation to me!
I know we all see talk shows and stuff where they show before and after picture from people losing weight. But we don't see the hard work that really goes it, at least for me... UNTIL Alison.

I've watched her change her life and loss weight. I'm so grateful for the example she is to me! I couldn't have done what I have with out her!

2011-07-01T19:48:00.000-07:00

When I reach 50 pounds I've decided I'm going to buy my self a pair of Nike+ shoes!!!
I think that is a pretty good reward!

6.3 pounds to go!!!

In other new a gain a pound in muscle.... ;)

Summer Nights

2011-06-24T19:23:00.000-07:00

I <3 summer nights!
My family loves to sit outside and enjoy a nice cool treat! :)
NOW I need to find a healthy way to do so.
I dare you to share your favorite summer treat with me!

Not going lie I was really worried after such a big lost last week what would happen...

This weeks weigh in down 2.6 pounds!!!
267.2 Pounds

2011-06-21T21:24:00.000-07:00

I thought I should do a "Shout out" to the most important person, Heavenly Father.
As I've made losing weight a priority in my life I have tried to make sure and include my Heavenly Father in it.
In prayers I've ask for help and strength to be able to accomplishand and do the things I want. I know that the prays have been answered.
There have been may days when I lay in bed and have just about talked my self out of going to the gym and then all of the sudden I will have the ability to make my self get ready and go.
I know that is from Heavenly Fathers help, and without him I could not do the thing I am doing.
I am so grateful for the strength He gives me and knowing my body is a temple.

FORTY!!!

2011-06-17T15:26:00.000-07:00

I love being able to say I HAVE LOST FORTY POUNDS!!!!

This week I lost 4 pounds!!!

Which means not only did I hit the 40 pound mark I know weigh 269.8!!!

That means no more 270's!!!

Slow and steady

2011-05-27T21:57:00.000-07:00

Remember the fable about the tortoise and the hare?

Slow and steady wins the race. I need to remind myself of that often! I get frustrated when I don't have a great success, however as long as I'm moving in the right direction I'll finish!
This week was a step closer down 0.9 pounds!!! As long as its a negative sign I'm happy!

Fridays!

2011-05-20T20:21:00.000-07:00

Friday are either my favorite or least favorite day, depending on the scale....
This week it was my favorite! NO SUGAR paid off.

Down 2.9 pounds!!!

I currently weigh 272.9 pounds!!!!!!
Now time for another shout out, this one goes to Kim Simmons

Kim has been such a support to me alway encourging and cheering me on! Bewtween her comments on my blog and facebook, it keeps going! She has shared some great adivice with me. My favorite has been this web site http://www.fatsecret.com/ and with it there is calorie counter for phones! Greatest thing ever!

Thanks Kim your wonderful!!! :)

Friday the 13th

2011-05-14T21:27:00.000-07:00

I've hit a rut...again. I've got to figure out how to get out of it!!!

Fun fact: My first weigh in was a Friday the 13th! Here we are again Friday the 13th!
Then I weighed 312 pounds NOW 275 pounds!!

"Diet"

2011-04-16T21:27:00.000-07:00

First of all I'd like to say I lost 3.1 pounds this past week!!! It's a nice feeling to be at a weight I can't even remember the last time I weighed that much! :) 273.8 pounds OH YAY!!!

Now-I want to know what you think when you hear the word "diet"?

I personally don't like the word, because of an attitude of my mom that she got from Dr. Phil.

To me a"diet" is a short term thing, a quick fix, it's a fad. I'm after a life style change! I don't want lose weight to gain it back or go from one crazy thing to another. Anyways, the reason for the diet question is a friend has used that word a lot about my eating habits and in a way it bugs...BUT then I think who really cares what they call it Because the recognize that I AM losing weight!!!! Let me know your thoughts on "diets".

2011-04-01T12:57:00.000-07:00

I'm really wanting to give up...

BUT then I remember I'm 4 pounds away from having lost

40 pounds!!!

"Before" was taken November 2009

"After" was taken May 2011

Can you see a difference?!

2011-03-29T11:42:00.000-07:00

"There's no shame in losing weight" --Justin from The Biggest Loser

When I get discouraged by a small weight lose I'll think of this quote!

I AM losing weight and doing what need to be, I'll get there in time!

Another thing from a recent biggest loser episode...Brett took his team out to hike and be in nature. I personally can't wait till it is warm and I can exercise outside!

Bring on the warm weather!!!

Results

2011-03-19T18:48:00.000-07:00

DOWN 1.1 ---a whole pound finally!!!

Results is what I want...Results is the reason I might have tried out for The Biggest Loser.
I decided not to tryout, Because I need to prove to my self that I CAN do it on my own.
(Of course with the support of all my family and friends)
I think The Biggest Loser is great show, that I love to watch.
However I don't know that I really need/want to go though all that it would Intel.

So that means you still have to put up with me cause I'm not off LA to be come the next reality star! Ha ha

Biggest Loser

2011-03-05T10:18:00.000-08:00

If all goes like planned I will be trying out for The Biggest Loser!!! Crazy huh??!!

I really don't think I'll make ....However I don't want to look back and go "What if..."

Funny thing is a co work said "Sorry I don't think your big enough to make it on."

I though it was really sweet and nice, totally made my day! :)

Oh in other new I gained 0.2 pounds. Psh I can take that off easy!!!

Trial and Error

2011-02-26T14:28:00.000-08:00

I wish I could find something that worked!! I hate the really good week (-4.0 pounds), followed by okay weeks ( 0.9) pounds and THEN there is bad weeks (+anything!).
I would love to have consistency even if it was just down one pound, I'd at least know what I was doing was working. This week was an "okay week" down 0.7 pounds!!!

I want to start doing a "spotlight" on people who help, inspire, motivate encourage me!
First of KAYLA PORTER!!! I'm lucky enough to work with her, she is amazing! Everytime I see her she ask how my weeks been going. Giving me suggetions on what to eat, things to do for works out. She always so proud when I "run" no matter how fast a go. Haha Also she'll text me though out the week and on friday to see how I'm doing. Not only does she do all that she walk the talk making her a great example!!! I'm very grateful to have Kayla in my life! :)

L.O.V.E

2011-02-18T14:30:00.000-08:00

Let

Obstacles

Vanish

Effortlessly

For Valentine's Day I though this saying was appropriate.

We all face obstacles and with effort hopefully they vanish.

As for as my weight 0.9 pounds "vanished" from me!

For the record it was -1.0 pounds not -10 pounds in two weeks!

Hahahaha

(I think I'm funny)

NEVER again!!!

2011-02-11T12:39:00.000-08:00

...Will I weigh over 280, I made it down to 279.3

(again).
I've hard a hard time these past few weeks.

BUT this week was different...First off NO sugar week.

(which always helps).
THEN I killed it this week working out!!!
Monday- Treadmill for an hour.
Tuesday- No workout
Wednesday- Treadmill an hour AND some weights
Thursday- Water aerobic for an hour

(it was an intense work out)
Friday- Water aerobics for an hour AND wii fit for an hour!!!

GOAL: 10 pounds in 2 weeks!!! Do you think I can make it?!

(This also means NO sugar again!)

Oh I've lost 4.2 pounds this week!

Defeated

2011-02-06T22:00:00.000-08:00

To start on a good note I'm down 0.9 pounds....However I feel like I'm fighting a losing battle. I just want to raise my white flag and say "Fine I'll be fat and ugly the rest of my life!"
It's so HARD to be be good and not have results. It's annoying to be eating heath and watch other eat whatever they wait. Having to think do I want to it this OR something else later. Then I do "give up" and feel guilty.
There's just no winning.

I wish...

2011-01-28T21:53:00.000-08:00

One of my wishes in life would be for skinny people to be fat...Now I'm not talking about forever! Just few days or weeks! I HATE when people are skin and say their "fat" when their NOT!!!

What I hate even more is when they say it to me...REALLY?! Have you looked at who you are talking to?! Just little rant there. Haha

This weeks weight lose is 1.3!!! SWEET!!!

EPIC fail!!!

2011-01-22T19:25:00.000-08:00

+4.4
I don't think I've gained that much in long time...

Oops!

2011-01-14T10:11:00.000-08:00

+2.4

I knew this week would not be the best!

I'l just have to be better next week! :)

Realize

2011-01-07T09:16:00.000-08:00

I have hard time realizing I've lost 33.1 pounds!!!

Friends and family telling me they can see a difference is a nice reminder and

as an added bonus it makes me feel better about myself!

This past week I was running errand with my mom, we had to get cat litter....I'm sure your thinking what does this have to do with weight lose. Well I'll tell you! My mom pointed out that the 27 pound bucket of cat litter is equivalent what I've lost in weight (a little less I might add).

Here's your challenge!

Find something that weighs how much you've lost. ie. 10 pounds of sugar,
30 pounds of cat litter, 50 pounds of flour... NOW: carry it around with you for a while.

Think about it! :)

Happy New Year!

2011-01-01T21:35:00.000-08:00

I'm happy to say that it was -0.9 Woohoo!

A year ago today I weighed in at 308.9 this year 280.4!!!!

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-25T22:06:00.000-08:00

...To me!

-2.4

Tis the Season

2010-12-21T09:18:00.000-08:00

+2.2 Oh well.

Well see what christmas eve brings me! Haha ....It's been quite the week!!!

That's what I'm talking about!

2010-12-11T09:29:00.000-08:00

Down 3.3!!! Woo hoo!!!

I've struggled with losing the past little while and FINALLY success!!!
I think to they key this week was water aerobics.

I have not been going for a while....I think this is a sign it must be done.

Also are you ready for this.....Drum roll please!!!
I HAVE LOST 30 POUNDS!!!!!!!

I love saying it...But I have a hard time believing its true!!!
I now weigh 281.5 Pounds

Oh!

2010-12-06T21:54:00.000-08:00

I'm down 0.7

Not much more to say, other then some is better then none!

Same old, Same old

2010-11-26T23:43:00.000-08:00

I didn't lose any but I also didn't gain. I'm good with that. :)

I often wonder do those who are at an "average" weight realize how lucky they are?!

1. You can walk up the stairs without huffing and puffing.
2. You can make "fat" jokes and think there funny.
3. How about boots? Can you zip them up over your calf?
4. No one has ask if you pregnant.
5. Ever had to ask for a seat beat extender when flying?

Just a few things to ponder. Be grateful for your good heath!

Inspiration

2010-11-21T20:37:00.000-08:00

Just to get it over with I gained 2.6 pounds Boo! :(

On to other things I watched the biggest loser (which sadly I don't get to watch that often) in this episode it was the one where the go videos from there family. It was cool to see the families that were losing weight because of those that are at the ranch. Also to see the ones that went home and worked with their family and community to lose weight.

To sum it up it amazing what one person can do!

Could be worse...

2010-10-30T19:55:00.000-07:00

+0.2

I seem to be in a rut...I'll get out...eventually Ha ha

No Sugar

2010-10-24T15:13:00.000-07:00

After last weeks sad results I decided I need to make up for it, which meant NO SUGAR week!
A lot of people ask how do you do it?
I'll tell it's not easy, and takes a lot of self control!
BUT being able to say I'm down 4.9 pounds is what makes me able say no to sugar! I'm willing to give up sugar once and a while to have my clothes fit better and to hear people say how great I'm looking. Those things are a lot more satisfying and lasting, then the 5 minutes of joy a piece of pie may bring me.

This weeks weight: 282.4

I knew it...

2010-10-15T20:46:00.000-07:00

This week was bad or more I was bad. :(

And so know I have to pay the price +4.6

OUCH!

Next week will be better! *Fingers crossed*

Birthday!

2010-10-10T14:37:00.000-07:00

I didn't get what I wanted

to lose weight.

...but I didn't gain so that's good right?

So close

2010-10-03T19:11:00.000-07:00

I didn't do so great this week.

Weight : 282.6

Not quite to the 30 pound mark!

Friday is my BIRTHDAY!

Maybe I can give myself a presents and lose some more weight this week!

I could get use to this!

2010-09-24T22:24:00.000-07:00

Down 2.0 pounds!!!

Weight 282.9 pounds

1 pound till I'm down 30 pounds

Eating Heath Vs. exercise ?

2010-09-18T09:41:00.000-07:00

Eating: We all have to eat right? So I think in in some ways that is easier simply because we have to eat. Now making it healthy takes more effort.

Exercise: To me exercise is more tricky, just trying to find the time. I've come to the point I like working out it's making it happen. I have a bad habit of thinking “I'll do it later” ...and later comes and I again think “I''ll do it later, I have so much to do”

Which is harder for you? What do you think is more important?

Now for this weeks weigh in:
~ Down 2.4 pounds
~ Weight 284.8

Side note: As I think most know I use Wii fit to work out some times and it's also what I use to weigh on. I've kind of wonder how accurate it is. (I'll be honest I have I hard time believing I'm really losing weight). Well my mom was kind enough to let me use her scale and it's right on!!! I guess it's true!!!!

Miracle

2010-09-11T20:50:00.000-07:00

It’s been a rough week with lots of miracle!

One being that though all the craziness I lost weight!
I’m down 3.? Putting me at 287.3! Wahoo

Thanks for the suggestions on my last post!

Slacking Off

2010-09-03T11:10:00.000-07:00

You can tell when I'm not pleased with my results...cause I don't blog about it.

I'm at 291

I think I need a kick in the pants to get me going again and a new walking buddy I lost mine.

This past week my goal was to work out a hour each day, and by tonight I will have done that!

Next Week: No sugar...AGAIN.

Any suggestion on anther goal I could have? It would be nice to mix things up a little.

Insert Title Here

2010-08-13T22:37:00.000-07:00

Down 2 more pounds! :)

Weight 289.5 Getting smaller and smaller

20 down!

2010-08-06T10:16:00.000-07:00

I've lost 20 pounds woo hoo!

My weight this week is 291.5

Maybe next week...

2010-08-01T19:26:00.000-07:00

I'm sad to report I did not make to the -20 pound mark.

I went camping with my ward this week and lets just say lots of s-n-a-c-k-i-n-g was involved!

Here's to a heathier week!

U-P-D-A-T-E

2010-07-23T08:51:00.000-07:00

I thought it would be a good idea to give a little update,

since I went on an impromptu to Hutus.

Here’s something’s I’ve done or learned since start to focus on my weight lose.

1.I have lost 18 pounds! Almost 20 pounds!!! (If I’m lucky I might reach it by tonight or more like next week!)
2. I’ve been doing water aerobics. Which I love!
3. Sugar is really not worth it…I’ve started to cut out sugar a much as I can, it’s not always easy.
4. Encouragement is EVERTHING! All the comments me so much to me! Everyone asking me how my progress is coming is what keeps me going. Without encouragement I would have given up by now.
5. Even though I am ashamed and embarrassed of my size it does not make me who I am.
6. Wii fit is the best! I don’t have to wear shoes to work out! Wahoo!
7. Tips! From my book. (Which I need to start again) and from others! There so much you can learn about being healthy.
8. Don’t give up what you want most for what you want now! Whether it is eating something you shouldn’t or skip working out.
9. It’s a lifestyle change not a “diet”
10. “I think I can, I think I can” It’s all about a positive attitude.

Happy Dance!

2010-06-27T20:48:00.000-07:00

I love it when I can do the happy dance.

I'm down to 293.7! Woo Hoo!

I'll take it...

2010-06-18T22:14:00.000-07:00

...and run with it!

Ok maybe not run, more walk in my case.

I'm up 0.2 pounds.

I can handle...will blame it on Aunt Flow and move on to next week!

Worth it!

2010-06-13T20:46:00.000-07:00

No sugar= -3.5 pounds! Worth it for sure!

I've had a hard time working out this week it been a carzy week as you can see in my other blog ....http://randomrantsofvanessa.blogspot.com/ (I don't know how to make link.)

So I'm saying it's mostly from having no sugar!

Update

2010-06-04T21:14:00.000-07:00

I need to be better at posting....it's so easy to slack off

Anyways. I'm back up to 300 (barely)! BOO! But it really doesn't come as much of a shock, but still not what I want.

I'm going to do another week of no sugar! :P Let me know if you want to do it with me. I found it alot easier to do knowing someone else was doing too!

Experiment

2010-05-21T20:12:00.001-07:00

I decided to try something this week. I weighed my self everyday this week, and I made sure to weigh at different time to see what it would be like...here are the results.

Friday May 14
+5.5
Saturday May 15

Sunday May 16
0.0
Monday May 17
-3.3
Tuesday May 18
-0.7
Wednesday May 19
-0.4
Thursday May 20
-0.4
and every time I was down!
Meaning as of Thursday I'm at 297.0 and I've lost 6.6 pounds since Friday....If I did the math right!

This week I also did NO sugar! In some ways it was way hard! But really wasn't to bad!

Also I'm in Logan now so I'll weigh in again on Saturday!

Pass

2010-05-16T17:55:00.000-07:00

I'm going to pass this week...Hopefuly next week is worthy of being posted.

Kayla, You say when and we'll workout!

And anyone for that matter, who would like to workout with me

Good Greif....

2010-05-10T21:43:00.000-07:00

Here's the DL...

I weighed myself on Friday and was quite disapointed in the results, then I could not resiest the temepation to weigh today.

Friday +4.9

Monday -6.6

???

I'm not complaining just confussed. So as of a couple of hours ago I guess I weigh 298.1

This message is brought you by my new laptop! :D (That does not have Word...so sorry for any misspelling)

It can be done!!

2010-04-30T19:55:00.000-07:00

And I did it!!! …. Just barely but it still counts
-0.9

I’m less than 300 pounds
I now weight 299.8
I honestly don’t remember the last time this was the case.

Almost there....

2010-04-23T21:30:00.000-07:00

The scale says I’m –0.7

I’m not quite under 300 pounds …300.7

Next week?!

Drum Roll Please!

2010-04-19T21:36:00.001-07:00

I’m down 4.9 pounds!!!
Which puts me at 301.4!!!
Which means if I’m way good this week I could possible get

me under 300 pounds which would be A-W-E-S-O-M-E! :)

…I just hope all goes well.

…. Up and Down, Up and Down!

2010-04-10T22:05:00.000-07:00

I’m down 3.1 pounds!

Happy? Yes. Frustrated? Yes.

It feels like I'm on some stupid roller coaster!

When I first started this I had this naive idea that it would always be going down….

Haha Funny joke!

I’m still figuring out the balance and what works for me.
Thanks for the advice! :)

Oh and 306.2 pounds.

Struggling

2010-04-04T22:26:00.001-07:00

I’m up 3 pounds. :’( As normal I have a excuse…..conference.

In all reality though I need to not find reasons and just suck it up.
Any words of engorgement, advice and help are appreciated.

Slacker

2010-04-01T09:21:00.001-07:00

I’ve been a major slacker with bloging lately. So last Friday I was down 2 pounds!!!! Which means 305.8 pounds.
This Friday will be interesting…I have not worked out at all this week sadly. But I have worked EVERYDAY (but today) so hopefully serving 300+ people will have burned some calories. Until tomorrow.

Yeah, yeah!

2010-03-23T17:13:00.000-07:00

I put off blogging well cause I was ticked of....I'm up 0.7 pounds :P (As of Friday)

Putting me at 307.8.

The End.

Sweet!

2010-03-14T18:00:00.000-07:00

I’m sure you have all been dying to find out the result this week…not! Haha

So is it “Sweet I’m down” or I’ve had to many sweets this past week?

I hate to report is but it’s the second. I blame Key Lime Pie and Mint Brownie Blast from Village Inn! I have had my fair share of treats this week. Also I did not keep track of WW points I guess this proves it has been working.

I’m up 2.2 pounds, which puts me at 307.1 pounds.

I love good news!

2010-03-06T15:11:00.000-08:00

I’m down another two pounds! Woo to the Hoo! It’s nice to see my work and my self-control to eat less and better foods is paying off!

There two short term “goals” I have:

1. A friend is coming home from his mission and so yes I would like to be slightly small then I was when he left…. (As pathetic as it is.) He comes home in June.

2. Another friend is getting married! And I am a bridesmaid!!! Yay!! I would again like to be slightly smaller for that too. Her wedding is July 17th.

My goal that I set with Wii Fit is to lose 20 pounds by August, hopefully I can reach that or more in time for the stuff stated above.

This weeks weight is 304.9 pounds! Again the lowliest I’ve been since starting!

Tip # 55 Drowning in Maple Syrup

2010-03-06T14:42:00.000-08:00

Compare the amount of calories and sugar in different syrup options.

Homemade Syrup: 180 Calories, 44 Grams of Sugar
Bottled Syrup: 200 Calories, 33 Grams of Sugar
Jam: 112 Calories, 20 Grams of Sugar
“Sugar Free” Homemade Syrup 0 Calories, 0 Grams of Sugar

Try making the sugar free version
Combine:
2 cups boiling water
2 cups Splenda no-calorie sweetener
½ teaspoon Mapleine flavoring

I plan trying this syrup sometime and get back to you on how good it is!

To quote Elf: Emily: You like sugar, huh? Buddy: Is there sugar in syrup? Emily: Yes. Buddy: Then YES

Slow and Steady

2010-02-26T22:55:00.000-08:00

I’m down 1.1 pounds! It feels like it should be a lot more!!!
It’s a slow process but I think I’m getting down the eat less work out more.
As far weight watchers I wish everything had it’s points value on it…it’s hard to figure out the points for homemade stuff…hopefully with practice I’ll get it down.

Until next week! Hopefully there will be good news! :)

Tip #54 The 2-for-1 Exercise Routine

2010-02-26T22:49:00.001-08:00

One of the most common excuses for not for not exercising is “I just don’t have time right now.” Well you need to make time.

Things to do while working out:

~Watch TV
~Read
~Visit with a friend
I’ve gotten pretty good at working out while watching TV/movies. I however wish I were getting a better work out…. my elliptical treadmill is not the greatest. (So if anyone knows of where I can get a better one please let me know!)

Back on track!

2010-02-19T22:27:00.000-08:00

This week I’m down 4 pounds!!

However there is a bit of a catch…for one I started following the Weight Watches program (most of the time) and Alison pointed out to me that the first week you lose a good amount due to water weight. Secondly when I weighed my self I had just gotten done working out, which I’m guessing is not the best time.

Either way I’ll take whatever weight loses I can get! I really do think I am back on track! I went to water aerobics once and walked a mile at the gym twice this week. I think one advantage to having a membership is I can go and workout for 20 minutes and if that is all I’m not out $5.

One more thing my mom and me went to Olive Garden and had this (25 points)

and this (17 points)

Also in the same day I had this (23 points) plus frys and an Oreo Shake

and another day I had a cookie dough shake from Riley’s. So its kind of some freak thing that I’m down 4 pounds making this weeks weight 307.8 (which is my lowest since staring my blog!)

Tip #53 The Whole-Grain Hoax

2010-02-19T22:02:00.000-08:00

Here are some common “whole –grain” claims you will see on food products:

~”Made w/ whole-wheat
~”Good source of whole grain”
~”Multi-grain”
~”Now with {x} grams of whole grain”

Rather than trying to understand which claim means what, here are two simple steps to help you quickly decipher whole-grain food claims:

1. Look for foods that say”100-percent whole grains.” The 100 percent is the key.
2. Look at the nutrition facts label. Does the food have more then three grams of fiber? If so, it’s likely a good source of whole grain.

I have a hard time with wheat cause of the texture…that’s my problem with a lot of stuff for me. But I am getting better at it!

Another week….

2010-02-12T22:11:00.001-08:00

…. Another excuse. I’m up 1.1, which puts me at 311.7 pounds.
As for my excuse it’s been a crazy week and a half. I hope to get back to working out more. Also I’m going to start doing Weight Watches so we will see how that goes.

Tip #52 Dilute the Juice

2010-02-12T22:04:00.001-08:00

Other than 100-percent Orange, Grape, or Cranberry juice most juices are simply too high in added sugars and calories. Ideally, we shouldn’t consume more then ten tablespoons per day of added sugar.

I don’t drink a lot of juice so this shouldn’t be that big of a deal for me….but I guess I could try to dilute my juice!

It can be done….

2010-02-05T20:56:00.000-08:00

I know so because I’ve seen Alison do it, however I’m not doing so great at it my self.

I’m up 2.6

Let’s Fast food and no exercise could be the reason for that.
And I’m at 310.6 pounds BLEH!

Tip # 51 The Sweetest Dessert of All

2010-02-05T18:21:00.000-08:00

Serve fruit for your dessert. These fruit desserts pack powerful doses of vitamins, antioxidants, phytochemicals, and fiber. They are also tasty, low-calorie alternatives to fat-laden sweets and desserts – great for weight loss and saving your hearts and arties from excess gunk!

Fresh berries w/ low-fat yogurt
Sliced peaches w/ low-fat milk
Crisp red or green grapes that have been frozen
Cubed cantaloupe or watermelon
Orange slices and craisins
Sliced bananas and apples

Which would you rather have?

Me I'd rather have the cake! :) Desserts are my weakness!!! Especially because of where I work and I also love to make desserts, so that is something I need to work on….

I can deal with it….

2010-01-29T23:40:00.001-08:00

I’m down .6 pounds not to shabby! Since all of done this whole week is sit on my bum and quilt while watching movies…. ALL week! And I’ve had my share of brownies and Rolo’s this week. I’ll try and be better next week…

Tip #50 Eat Less, More Often

2010-01-29T23:22:00.000-08:00

Set a goal to eat less than you normally do for each meal. Eat six small meals, think to yourself: I’m going to eat less right now, but I can eat more a small snack again in a few hours.

It’s good for your body to get small, sensible portions of food at regular intervals throughout the day…. and you’ll keep your metabolism thriving.

~High-fiber cereal and milk
~Fresh fruit
~String cheese
~Cottage cheese
~Small handful of nuts
~Peanut butter on whole wheat bread
~Raw veggies with dip
~Tuna and celery sticks
~Light microwave popcorn
~Plain or low-fat vanilla yogurt
~Granola

I’m working on this…I think I snack too much though, I just need to make both less and more healthy. Easy? Right…. we’ll see.

FAIL

2010-01-23T21:09:00.000-08:00

I thought of re-weighing my self today.…But that would be lying. So I did weigh last night and it was +2.6

FAIL!!!

I just want to give up! If only I knew exactly what I need to do and then if it was easier to do.

Any suggestions?

I did find an app. for my Ipod touch from the fat secret website Kim shared with me. I also have an app. for weight watcher that maybe Alison could help me with….

This weeks weight is 308.6

I just want to get under the 300 pounds at this point. Is that to much to ask for?!

Tip # 49 Just When You Need It: Time to Stretch!

2010-01-23T17:15:00.000-08:00

When I do go to Water Aerobics one of my favorite things is the stretching part,

it just feel so GOOD!

Tip # 48 Love Hot Chocolate?

2010-01-16T22:46:00.001-08:00

I’m not going to type this tip up cause I was a little long winded in

my last post so I don’t want to type a lot now.

Hot Chocolate? Good? Bad?

The book says Hot Chocolate has lot sugar in it. Well duh! So to be careful, okay.
However I read somewhere else that if you are craving chocolate to have Hot Chocolate, you will get the chocolate you want but not all the calories that would be in a candy bar or something.
So I think like all things have it in moderation. What do you think?

I don’t believe it!!!

2010-01-15T22:32:00.000-08:00

I did my weigh in on Friday; I just didn’t blog because…well I went tubing! :)

So my little Wii Fit scale/board says I lost 3.3 pounds this week!!!!!! And it also says it concerned I’m losing too much weight too fast and it’s concerned for my health. Are you kidding me?!

Okay, I’m glad I’ve lost that much I just don’t believe it! Haha and as far being concerned for my health…. well it’s a little late for that. Anyways….

I have worked out pretty good this week! I have an elliptical treadmill, that well sucks (I paid $70 for it) but it is something. I have used it when watching TV! Which has worked out pretty well, it beats just sitting there while I watch stuff like The Bachelor and One Tree Hill and hate all their stupid skinny bodies!

As far as eating this week could be better, could be worse. I don’t think I snaked as much this week. But because of my mom’s surgery I haven’t eaten the best meals, but it hasn't been to bad it seems.
My weight this week is 306! Let’s hope I can keep this up or well down! :)

Tip #47 Safer Meat

2010-01-09T00:20:00.001-08:00

Try to avoid eating foods with the term “mechanically separated meat” that would be…

I think this is pretty obvious, hot dogs, lunchmeats, chicken nuggets, sausages, and meat in box entrees. Not all these are going be separated meats, but that the kinds that would be.
I have these kinds of things sometimes but not on a daily base not even weekly.

…. I think I have come to the conclusion I like food too much! Cause nothing I eat is way bad I just eat too much of what I do have. :(

Ugh!!

2010-01-08T23:08:00.000-08:00

Well I need to get going with weight losing. I started out good, but things aren’t going so good now. I’m up 0.4 very small but wishing it was down.

I think some of the problems are:
Work: It’s killer! Working around food all day and not just food like at Mc D’s but GOOD food that you want to eat! I must stop eating so much there! (Rice is my new addiction)

Exercise: Let’s see I went to water aerobics once…. I used my elliptical treadmill a few time, it’s however not the best. I need to figure out a better way to exercise. (I feel like a broken record that is all I ever say.)

I’ve come to realize I have to stop eating all together!! Ok not really cause that’s just another extreme. However there is this problem of you should work out X amount a day to burn off what you had that day…then what you have (at least I do) all this other stuff stored up, so that means you have to workout that much more.
Some at work said this and I thought it was great “A moment on your lips a life time on your hips” …something to think about!

Tip # 46 All Right, Who’s Cooking Dinner?

2010-01-06T19:32:00.000-08:00

Plan out your dinner menu for the next week. Write it down and post it in a handy location for your next trip to the grocery store.

Taking time to plan ahead does work. I know from personal experience that my family eats healthier when I plan meals in advance. (It’s also less expensive!)

My family use to do this for a while and have tried several times to re-start. Maybe today is the day to start again. I’m just hoping we can stick to planning, cause I do think it helps in several ways!
Ok…I’m re think this again tips might be Fridays, same a weigh in. That way I can just type both up at the same time and be done for the week.

Happy New Year!

2010-01-01T23:08:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

New Years resolution. Yes? or No?
I personally think “New Years resolution” are stupid… Why can you only make a goal at the beginning of the year? And we all know the chances of keeping them are slim.

However even though I’m not a big fan of them if I were to have them here’s mine: continue with the weight lose thing, and start saving up money for things such a mission? Or wedding? …Which ever happens and when ever.

Now for the weigh in …………………………. +2 pounds.

Here’s the deal since last time we’ve had two birthdays New Years Eve and New Years day! So there’s been a lot of food healthy and un-healthy. Hope we can get the food gone soon and if not just keep it out of sight, out of mind.

My weight this week is 308.9 pounds. Definitely need to get back on track. :(

Really quick…

2010-01-01T22:50:00.000-08:00

Okay, I have obviously failed at bloging this week for a few reasons (or excuses):

The holidays
Laziness
Being over whelmed
Busy

So here’s what I’ve decided, I think I’m going start doing a “tip a week”! I think I’ve been over whelmed by doing the tip per day and have not done so well at really doing the tip, which is the whole point. Right? With a tip a week this way I’ll be able to focus more on the tip, rather the just type it up and that be it.

I’m honestly struggling with the whole weight loss thing right now (as you’ll see in the next blog…) I just figure I should accept the fact that I’m just going to be fat my whole life…

Back the whole point of this blog, I think I’m going to post the tip on Monday’s that way I’ll start off the week with new tip and the by Friday see if it worked!

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-25T22:57:00.000-08:00

Santa gave me + 0.4 pounds and I would like to return them!
This is not as bad as I thought it would be considering I’ve had, Chocolate, Eggnog, Ham, Turkey, crackers, cheese ball…and more to come this week…We’ll see how that goes.

This weeks weight is 306.9 pounds.

Question: What do you think of shows like Biggest Loser, Dance Your *** Off and other with “Plus Size” people on them? Good or Bad? It’s been on entrainment news a lot lately so I was just wondering what others think.

Tip # 45 Kathy Smith, Here I Come

2009-12-25T22:40:00.000-08:00

Try some home-exercise video.
Kathy Smith
Billy Blanks

Got it, got it. Do I do them no? Something to work on!
And I’m caught up! Hopefully you can get something from this last few, there not very specific.

Tip # 44 No – Fuss Flax

2009-12-24T22:32:00.000-08:00

You can add flax to:
Muffins
Cookies
Pancakes
Waffles
Bread
Casseroles
Hot Cereal
Cold Cereal

This one my mom will love! I guess I’ll give this a try…
Note: I need to do this tips a little better and not just type them up but actually do them.

Tip # 43 Push-Ups Any Time, Anywhere

2009-12-23T22:25:00.000-08:00

I would rather do crunches the push-ups and day! Haha

Tip # 42 Healthy Snacks on Hand

2009-12-22T22:24:00.000-08:00

Ok…first I know I’ve slacked of this week but give me a break after all it’s Christmas!
So The next few will hopefully be short and sweet. Cause I don’t want to be typing all night. Here we go:

Healthy Snacks can save your life. Having healthy snacks available will save you from stop at drive thru and restaurants.
Here’s some idea’s:
Apple
Nuts
Oranges
Pears
Bananas
Dried fruit
String cheese

This could be a good thing for me at work. Or rather on snacking on chicken fingers I could have some fruit! Now there’s an idea! Haha

Tip # 41 Don’t Compare

2009-12-21T11:54:00.000-08:00

Your body is amazing, miraculous, and wondrous. By simply comparing yourself to somebody else-be it looks, material passions, or social interaction- you pile on unnecessary burdens and bring yourself down. Comparing yourself to somebody else isn’t a positive experience. It isn’t productive. And it doesn’t motivate you to take better care of your body.
Focus on your positive attributes and learn to value the immeasurable worth of your mind, body and sprit as they work to create that perfect person: you!
Don’t ever let your day be positive or negative based on how you think you look.
That rarely- if ever- matches what others think of us.
Don’t waste time comparing yourself to anybody else.
Please, it’s not about how you look It’s about how you live. So straighten up and smile!

Ok, two things I try to remember and do better at some days the other.
My institute teacher told me, that if he had seen himself the way others did while he was younger, and then he would have lived a lot differently (in a good way). So you never really know how others view you and apparently it’s a lot better the we think it would be…
While I was driving, on time I was making fun of my self and saying how bad I was at it compared to the others with me, and my teacher just said so I’m not good at driving but that I have other things I’m good at…
Just a few things to think about!

Tip # 40 5 a Day: Easier Than You Think

2009-12-20T10:49:00.000-08:00

Fruits and Vegetables are packed with good nutrition, including fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals (Whatever that is)

Eat at least five servings of fruits and/or vegetables a day. Here’s a simple way it can be done:
Breakfast: 1 serving of fruit
Lunch: 2 servings of vegetables
Snack: 1 serving of fruit
Dinner: 1 serving of vegetables

Fruits? I do pretty good with! Vegetables? I fail at…. not that I don’t eat them it just the less healthy one like corn.
So that’s something I need to improve on.