I did it! I have climbed my mountain, and I am screaming!!!! What I have to laugh about is it was the half a damn fucking pound, but that damn half pound brought me to where I want to be! This is the first goal I set for myself. The next one will be decided on shortly. I just really wanted to get here first. As a result of getting here, I even figured out my next tattoo!
This has been a long road, admittedly hard at times, admittedly sabotaged by myself, but what a feeling people. Knowing that it was hard work, and it took a lot of time, I think makes me happier????
Whatever, I am screaming, I love me, and I am proud of me. Happy dance time!
For those on this journey keep going people this warm fuzzy, heart pounding, eye popping feeling fuckn' rocks!!!!!!
Just had to share........
Saturday, 15 June 2013
Monday, 10 June 2013
Still going
Well I am officially 1 pound from my goal. I have really struggled with this, I should be happy, yet it has taken a long time. I have lost a 1/2 pound every week for weeks. I know I have not been as diligent about my works out. I can say my life is very busy, but that is an excuse. I can say I tired, but I know that is an excuse. I have also not been religiously inputting my food into www.myfitnesspal.com. All of these factors play into the 1/2 pound. I am proud to say I have lost, and like everyone else on the weight lose journey will say with me, its never fast enough. I have promised myself to work harder, exercise more and go back to filling in my journal. I have noticed that my body totally reacts to a lack of water (holy bloated batman), too many carbs (coma sleep now please), and not enough exercise (couch looks really good). I will push myself and get to my goal and when I do, I think I will need to scream from a mountain somewhere. A lot of people have asked me what my reward will be, and I have struggled with an answer, because I think seeing the numbers and the results will be enough. For those on this journey, hang in there, it is worth it. Too my girlie girls that are my rocks, you will be the first to know, and a celebration via a "porch night" will be epic! I have also promised a friend to help each other do a 5 km race in the fall. Getting there will be fun, NOT, but it will be totally worthwhile. When she mentioned it, she said next year my answer to her was "why wait lets do this fall". So, the training has begun and will continue. Even if I walk half its something I have not done with a friend and want to say I have. Fingers crossed for me for the next few weeks that I get to my only goal I set out and I promise you will hear when I do! Thanks for listening!
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Scale alert!
Okay so I have not written lately about my weight lose journey mostly cause I have been busy and really besides a half a pound here and there I have only lost another 2 pounds. At first I did not think it was something to talk about but....I figured someone out there my understand my journey! My journey is slow, very slow. I have noticed such huge differences in my clothes its weird. I know that my workouts are what is doing it for sure. BUT, every time I get on the damn scale its nothing or half a pound. I will admit I weigh myself everyday, but only take the number on Friday. It sucks!
I still have enjoyed the occasional small bowl of chips and sadly some pieces of birthday cake in the last couple of weeks. That is what I get for having all three kid's birthday's in April, May and June. But, its still going down. To say I am not pleased would be an understatement. I am so close to my wonderland goal that its frustrating. I know I can kick up the work outs, but with the long weekend and hauling lots of dirt and gardening I figured it counted. The nights are filled with soccer, and I am trying to figure out a schedule as my old one does not always work.
I just want to tell you, I am not giving up, I have still lost weight, and I am still living a very happy and healthy life. I know I have preached about the Wii's my fitness coach, but people it works! I find myself yelling at the TV. I get shit when I log in and have not worked out everyday, and I find myself telling her off. LOL I know she is doing her job and she is not real, but sadly I feel like I am letting her down. I have officially called her Lucy....no idea why, she just looks like one to me and maybe cause she is yelling (not at all) at me. If you are still couch bound, sad bound, or chip bound, try it out. The Just Dance is really fun too.
I know I set this blog up for scrapbooking, and I promise to get some stuff up here, and some ideas. I will do my best, which is really all we can do.
Stay strong, believe in yourself and try My fitness coach and my fitness pal.
I still have enjoyed the occasional small bowl of chips and sadly some pieces of birthday cake in the last couple of weeks. That is what I get for having all three kid's birthday's in April, May and June. But, its still going down. To say I am not pleased would be an understatement. I am so close to my wonderland goal that its frustrating. I know I can kick up the work outs, but with the long weekend and hauling lots of dirt and gardening I figured it counted. The nights are filled with soccer, and I am trying to figure out a schedule as my old one does not always work.
I just want to tell you, I am not giving up, I have still lost weight, and I am still living a very happy and healthy life. I know I have preached about the Wii's my fitness coach, but people it works! I find myself yelling at the TV. I get shit when I log in and have not worked out everyday, and I find myself telling her off. LOL I know she is doing her job and she is not real, but sadly I feel like I am letting her down. I have officially called her Lucy....no idea why, she just looks like one to me and maybe cause she is yelling (not at all) at me. If you are still couch bound, sad bound, or chip bound, try it out. The Just Dance is really fun too.
I know I set this blog up for scrapbooking, and I promise to get some stuff up here, and some ideas. I will do my best, which is really all we can do.
Stay strong, believe in yourself and try My fitness coach and my fitness pal.
Friday, 26 April 2013
Bits and Bobs
Okay, so I have not been as diligent about writing on my blog. SHOCKER!!! NOT!!!! I always think I will do this, and some how life gets in the damn way!
For my scrappers out there, I have some news. I have planned my National Scrapbook day. I promise that it is going to be a good one! I have planned for May 11, 2013. It is from 9:30am-9:30pm. I can hear the WTF's from the non-scrapbookers now, but just know the time will FLY by! I have a fantastic menu, lots of FREEBIES, some great ideas to share and some pretty rockn' ladies to hang with. If you are interested just email me or leave a post. The cost is $55.00, and let me tell you my Italian nature comes out at these things and you do nothing more than work, chat, and laugh while I do the rest.
For the people who have followed my weight lost journey, I have lost a total of 15 pounds. BUT, I have lost a lot of inches! The working out thing works DUH! I am still using www.myfitnesspal.com. It really does work. I am still using my Wii and X-Box. I have started going for walks with my family and friends. Even, Cayla my 8 year old thinks 5 KM is a long way, but she kills it! I recently went shopping for my youngest Communion, and I had a blast. This is not normally the way I feel when I have to shop for me. I picked up a cute dress from Laura's. One thing I love about Laura's is that you can shop there and get the same dresses in plus and in pettite without leaving. I tried on some dresses from both the regular and plus side. It was great. I even went into Melanie Lynn and tried on dresses there. They fit, tight, but fit, which is something I have not been able to do in a long time. The highlight was going into Banana Republic. I went shopping with my older brother and his friend, and they go to Banana every Wednesday as they get coupons for 40%. So, I went just to look for them. I seen this coat, man was it cute. The rack was calling my name, then I noticed an extra large.....I shit my pants. Then I did something I never have done, I tried it on. Of course I made sure no one was around, and casually slip it on. I died, in fit!!! The real question was whether or not I could zip it up. IT DID!!!!!! I nearly shit right there! Needless to say I bought it and it was only $75.00 regularly $215.00~love me a great deal!
Anyways, that is my excitement. I just want to say slow and steady with a bit of chinese on the side, is working well ;)
For my scrappers out there, I have some news. I have planned my National Scrapbook day. I promise that it is going to be a good one! I have planned for May 11, 2013. It is from 9:30am-9:30pm. I can hear the WTF's from the non-scrapbookers now, but just know the time will FLY by! I have a fantastic menu, lots of FREEBIES, some great ideas to share and some pretty rockn' ladies to hang with. If you are interested just email me or leave a post. The cost is $55.00, and let me tell you my Italian nature comes out at these things and you do nothing more than work, chat, and laugh while I do the rest.
For the people who have followed my weight lost journey, I have lost a total of 15 pounds. BUT, I have lost a lot of inches! The working out thing works DUH! I am still using www.myfitnesspal.com. It really does work. I am still using my Wii and X-Box. I have started going for walks with my family and friends. Even, Cayla my 8 year old thinks 5 KM is a long way, but she kills it! I recently went shopping for my youngest Communion, and I had a blast. This is not normally the way I feel when I have to shop for me. I picked up a cute dress from Laura's. One thing I love about Laura's is that you can shop there and get the same dresses in plus and in pettite without leaving. I tried on some dresses from both the regular and plus side. It was great. I even went into Melanie Lynn and tried on dresses there. They fit, tight, but fit, which is something I have not been able to do in a long time. The highlight was going into Banana Republic. I went shopping with my older brother and his friend, and they go to Banana every Wednesday as they get coupons for 40%. So, I went just to look for them. I seen this coat, man was it cute. The rack was calling my name, then I noticed an extra large.....I shit my pants. Then I did something I never have done, I tried it on. Of course I made sure no one was around, and casually slip it on. I died, in fit!!! The real question was whether or not I could zip it up. IT DID!!!!!! I nearly shit right there! Needless to say I bought it and it was only $75.00 regularly $215.00~love me a great deal!
Anyways, that is my excitement. I just want to say slow and steady with a bit of chinese on the side, is working well ;)
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
SOME EXCITING NEWS
It has been awhile since I wrote on here and to be honest I am not sure why. I think its cause I worry to much about what people think. I also have not really lost much more weight but I have lost inches for sure. I did decide to write on here today to give you an update on my weight lose situation and share some exciting news.
First of all, I am down 12 pounds! Yeah Me! BUT I am totally down in sizes, shape and up in my ability to exercise! I am most excited about my work outs. I am still doing My Fitness Coach and Dance 4, but I also have started using my treadmill more regularly. I walk at 3.0/3.5 and run at 4.0/4.5 for shorter times. I realized when I put on a show I like the time flies. I love watching WEEDS! So, when I want a change I go on the treadmill and 30 minutes fly by! I put on another show and boom, another 30 minutes and then I realize I have just walked for one hour.
My eating habits have really changed as well. I am eating healthier, and having no snacks! When I feel the urge to eat, I leave the house and go visit my brother. He buys nothing good for his place, which in turn helps me ;) I have learned that a bag of chips is not single serving and to be honest I really have not eaten them much, and don't miss them.
My exciting news is that I AM GOING TO OPRAH!!! An old friend as able to help me score some tickets, and then another friend scored me some more, so I was able to spread the love with some wonderful friends. I can't wait! I will blog about my experience on Wednesday night for sure. Oprah has been a lifelong dream of mine. When the kids were younger and filled out an info page about their Mommy, all three of them listed my favourite show as Oprah! They know their Mommy for sure. Just to near her, will be a dream come true! To say thank you to someone who helped make this come true seems so little. Just know Shannan you rock and so does Jay!
Well, I am off to work out. I keep telling myself that the scale doesn't matter but holy shit does it ever to me. I will go and do it, feel better after, then get to scrubbing the toilets. I think the second half really sucks! Take care and good luck with your healthy lifestyle changes, and for those of you who love Oprah and are going.......WOOHOO!!!
First of all, I am down 12 pounds! Yeah Me! BUT I am totally down in sizes, shape and up in my ability to exercise! I am most excited about my work outs. I am still doing My Fitness Coach and Dance 4, but I also have started using my treadmill more regularly. I walk at 3.0/3.5 and run at 4.0/4.5 for shorter times. I realized when I put on a show I like the time flies. I love watching WEEDS! So, when I want a change I go on the treadmill and 30 minutes fly by! I put on another show and boom, another 30 minutes and then I realize I have just walked for one hour.
My eating habits have really changed as well. I am eating healthier, and having no snacks! When I feel the urge to eat, I leave the house and go visit my brother. He buys nothing good for his place, which in turn helps me ;) I have learned that a bag of chips is not single serving and to be honest I really have not eaten them much, and don't miss them.
My exciting news is that I AM GOING TO OPRAH!!! An old friend as able to help me score some tickets, and then another friend scored me some more, so I was able to spread the love with some wonderful friends. I can't wait! I will blog about my experience on Wednesday night for sure. Oprah has been a lifelong dream of mine. When the kids were younger and filled out an info page about their Mommy, all three of them listed my favourite show as Oprah! They know their Mommy for sure. Just to near her, will be a dream come true! To say thank you to someone who helped make this come true seems so little. Just know Shannan you rock and so does Jay!
Well, I am off to work out. I keep telling myself that the scale doesn't matter but holy shit does it ever to me. I will go and do it, feel better after, then get to scrubbing the toilets. I think the second half really sucks! Take care and good luck with your healthy lifestyle changes, and for those of you who love Oprah and are going.......WOOHOO!!!
Thursday, 21 February 2013
WEIGHT LOSS UPDATE
EVERYONE PLEASE STAND AND CHEER, I LOST 10 POUNDS! FOR SOME THIS IS NO BIG DEAL FOR ME ITS HUGE. IT'S HUGE BECAUSE I WAS GETTING FRUSTRATED. I WORK OUT AND BURN A LOT OF CALORIES AND I FOLLOW MY FOOD DIARY AND YET.....ITS BEEN SLOW. I EAT WITHIN MY CALORIE INTAKE DAILY WITH THE OCCASIONAL STEP OVER. WE EVEN WENT AWAY AND I LOST. I THINK THAT I HAVE RUN INTO AN "ISSUES".
THE ISSUE IS THAT I HAVE BEEN BATTLING A CYST ON MY OVARY. MY TUMMY SWEELS REALLY BADLY AND I AM BLOATED AND VERY SORE. I NOTICED THAT MY WEIGHT WILL GO UP 1-3 POUNDS WHEN I AM OVULATING AND HAVING THIS CYST PAIN. I THINK THAT IT HAS BEEN A FACTOR--OR AT LEAST THAT IS WHAT I AM TELLING MYSELF. I CAN SEE A DIFFERENCE IN MY CLOTHES AND IN MY WORK OUTS. I SEE A DIFFERENCE IN NOT ONLY MY STAMINA BUT IN THE TONE AND SHAPE OF MY BODY THANKS TO MY WORK OUTS. BUT THIS CYST THING HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR AWHILE AND BECAUSE I AM TRACKING EVERYTHING, THE LAST 2 MONTHS FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS (ONE FOR THE DAMN PERIOD AND ONE FOR THIS CRAP) I AM UP 3 PDS, ON AVERAGE. ANYWAYS, I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY GYNO AT THE END OF MARCH AND I AM TOTALLY HOPING THAT THIS STUPID THING GOES AWAY AND GETS DELT WITH. I AM ALSO THINKING THIS WAS WAY TO MUCH INFORMATION. LOL
I HAVE BEEN WATCHING THE BIGGEST LOSER FOR MANY YEARS AND THEY REALLY ARE INSPIRATIONS TO ME. I USE TO WATCH THE SHOW AND EAT CHIPS NOW I JUST WATCH AND REALLY LISTEN TO THE SHOW. I FIGURE IF THERE ARE WEEKS WHERE THEY ARE LOSING 3 POUNDS AND HAVE BEEN IN THE GYM 4 HOURS A DAY FOR A WEEK, I AM GOOD WITH THE 1 POUND I LOSE HERE. I ALSO WATCHED A SHOW ON TV THE OTHER NIGHT CALLED "MY 600LBD LIFE". SEEING THESE PEOPLE STRUGGLE WAS SAD. I USE TO THINK, WTF IF I WAS THAT BIG I WOULD DO ANYTHING TO LOSE IT. THE "SAD" PART IS I JUST REALIZED HOW QUICK THE WEIGHT CAN GO ON AND HOW SLOW IT CAN BE TO TAKE OFF. I SEE THEM AS HERO'S. GASTRIC BY-PASS IS INSANE. THE IDEA OF NOT BEING PHYSICALLY ABLE TO EAT ANYTHING AND THEN DEALING WITH THE CRAVINGS AND WITHDRAWAL AND ADJUSTING WHAT AND WHEN YOU EAT, HAS TO BE CRAZY ASS HARD. PROPS TO THE PEOPLE I KNOW THAT HAVE DONE THIS AND HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL!
IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR WEIGHT OR ANY NEW YEARS RESOLUTION JUST KNOW ITS ALL GOOD. IT WILL WORK OUT. TRY AGAIN, TRY HARDER, LEAN ON A FRIEND, OR HUBBY/WIFE. EVEN OUR KIDS ARE GREAT MOTIVATORS. I LOVE WHEN MINE ARE CHEERING ME ON WHILE I PLAY THE Wii, OR RUN ON THE TREADMILL.
AT THE END OF THE DAY I AM EXTREMELY HAPPY AND REALIZE THAT I WILL REACH MY GOAL AND IF IT TAKES MORE TIME I WILL HAVE TO BE COOL WITH THAT. YOU SHOULD BE TOO. HAVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND LOVED FILL REST OF DAY.
THE ISSUE IS THAT I HAVE BEEN BATTLING A CYST ON MY OVARY. MY TUMMY SWEELS REALLY BADLY AND I AM BLOATED AND VERY SORE. I NOTICED THAT MY WEIGHT WILL GO UP 1-3 POUNDS WHEN I AM OVULATING AND HAVING THIS CYST PAIN. I THINK THAT IT HAS BEEN A FACTOR--OR AT LEAST THAT IS WHAT I AM TELLING MYSELF. I CAN SEE A DIFFERENCE IN MY CLOTHES AND IN MY WORK OUTS. I SEE A DIFFERENCE IN NOT ONLY MY STAMINA BUT IN THE TONE AND SHAPE OF MY BODY THANKS TO MY WORK OUTS. BUT THIS CYST THING HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR AWHILE AND BECAUSE I AM TRACKING EVERYTHING, THE LAST 2 MONTHS FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS (ONE FOR THE DAMN PERIOD AND ONE FOR THIS CRAP) I AM UP 3 PDS, ON AVERAGE. ANYWAYS, I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY GYNO AT THE END OF MARCH AND I AM TOTALLY HOPING THAT THIS STUPID THING GOES AWAY AND GETS DELT WITH. I AM ALSO THINKING THIS WAS WAY TO MUCH INFORMATION. LOL
I HAVE BEEN WATCHING THE BIGGEST LOSER FOR MANY YEARS AND THEY REALLY ARE INSPIRATIONS TO ME. I USE TO WATCH THE SHOW AND EAT CHIPS NOW I JUST WATCH AND REALLY LISTEN TO THE SHOW. I FIGURE IF THERE ARE WEEKS WHERE THEY ARE LOSING 3 POUNDS AND HAVE BEEN IN THE GYM 4 HOURS A DAY FOR A WEEK, I AM GOOD WITH THE 1 POUND I LOSE HERE. I ALSO WATCHED A SHOW ON TV THE OTHER NIGHT CALLED "MY 600LBD LIFE". SEEING THESE PEOPLE STRUGGLE WAS SAD. I USE TO THINK, WTF IF I WAS THAT BIG I WOULD DO ANYTHING TO LOSE IT. THE "SAD" PART IS I JUST REALIZED HOW QUICK THE WEIGHT CAN GO ON AND HOW SLOW IT CAN BE TO TAKE OFF. I SEE THEM AS HERO'S. GASTRIC BY-PASS IS INSANE. THE IDEA OF NOT BEING PHYSICALLY ABLE TO EAT ANYTHING AND THEN DEALING WITH THE CRAVINGS AND WITHDRAWAL AND ADJUSTING WHAT AND WHEN YOU EAT, HAS TO BE CRAZY ASS HARD. PROPS TO THE PEOPLE I KNOW THAT HAVE DONE THIS AND HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL!
IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR WEIGHT OR ANY NEW YEARS RESOLUTION JUST KNOW ITS ALL GOOD. IT WILL WORK OUT. TRY AGAIN, TRY HARDER, LEAN ON A FRIEND, OR HUBBY/WIFE. EVEN OUR KIDS ARE GREAT MOTIVATORS. I LOVE WHEN MINE ARE CHEERING ME ON WHILE I PLAY THE Wii, OR RUN ON THE TREADMILL.
AT THE END OF THE DAY I AM EXTREMELY HAPPY AND REALIZE THAT I WILL REACH MY GOAL AND IF IT TAKES MORE TIME I WILL HAVE TO BE COOL WITH THAT. YOU SHOULD BE TOO. HAVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND LOVED FILL REST OF DAY.
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
THE SCALE
Ok, so I have been working out, eating better, and loving myfitnesspal.com. I have had success, I have lost 8 pounds. I am so excited, BUT I want it to be more. I somehow feel that it should be more. I hate the 1/2 pd here, etc. I know I should be happy, and I know I said that I did not care what the scale said but I find I am becoming a slave to the scale every Wednesday which I did not want. I am so frustrated. I find that dealing with the fun woman stuff screws me up. I am either on my period, getting my period or just flat out bloated. Men, do not have these issues and it sucks! However, on a high note my husband has lost 20 pounds. He has been following the myfitnesspal.com since August 2012. He started a more regular exercise routine closer to September and October. He did not input everything over the holiday season and still lost 10 pounds. The second 10 pounds have come off since Feb 2,2013 when we started together. I am very proud of him, but I will admit I am jealous too! I am jealous cause he does not whine and dine like me! He does not get frustrated as much or sad. Again, I think that is the whole women being mentally screwed up with weight issues! He has really taken to Spinning. He burns a shit load of calories while I dance, work out or do the treadmill. I promised myself I would try the spin bike again in another couple of months hoping it won't hurt my arse and girly parts! LOL I do recommend "My fitness Coach" by the Wii. It is a great program. You have to input your weight, measurements, and goals. It comes up with a program that incorporates some home gym equipment if you have it. It asks if you have a step, a balance ball, or free weights. I have all of them so my workouts use them. I love it. I say try it! Let me know if you will like it.
Anyways, I just wanted to see how everyone else was doing with their new years resolutions. If its not a healthy living/weight lose program, what is it and are you still trying to do it? Thanks for listening!
Anyways, I just wanted to see how everyone else was doing with their new years resolutions. If its not a healthy living/weight lose program, what is it and are you still trying to do it? Thanks for listening!
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