Starting to feel the difference

I have been attending water aerobics for almost a month now. I take the kids to the gym and I bust on out to the pool. My neighbor who I started with, went to Korea to visit her husband for a month (he's stationed there in the military), so I have gone by my self, but before she left, she bought me some aqua shoes...aka water socks. Well, they have made a huge difference on how I feel in the water. I love my new shoes, they are awesome, and my feet don't hurt anymore...the pool was so rough that it was hurting my feet.

Weigh in Friday

I have been thinking about posting for a long, long time, but I haven't been able to in a while,.

First let me say that Weight Watchers changed their program to the Points Plus program. I like this program because it allows me to look at food as fuel for the body, not so much as just eating my points. I love how most fruits and veggies are free. I also feel better.

I am still working hard at the gym, I love water aerobics, the water is helping me feel better. My feet are not as painful as they used to be.

On December 3, 2010 I weighed in at 266 lbs, that was a 2.6 weight loss for a total of 21.6 lbs.
On December 10, 2010 I weighed in at 263.8, that was a 2.2 weight loss for a total of 23.8 lbs.
On December 17, 2010 I weighed in at 261.2 that was a 2.6 weight loss for a total of 26.4 lbs.

This morning when I got on the scale I weighed (in my nightgown) 258.8, so happy to see the 250's, I've been waiting for this weight awhile.

Today I also was able to wear a shirt to church that I haven't worn in a few years, like 5! Over all I am feeling great and I my water classes.

Water Aerobics

I have started going to water aerobics daily this week, because I feel like I get a much better over all workout. I love the fact that there is so much resistance in the water, and on land I am uncoordinated, my hips and feet hurt, in the water I don't feel that pain, yet I get my heart rate up and move that body. I'm very thankful I belong to a gym that has so much to offer.

Sandie

Pictures at 19 lbs

I know that 19 lbs on me is not all that much, but I wanted to keep track with pictures as I go along so I can see my progress.

Weight in Friday

I haven't posted in a while, because I have been sick. I'm trying to keep up with school and my blog is a challenge when I don't want to do anything but sit and veg.

Friday was a good day, we went to weigh-in and I lost 2.2 lbs for a total of 19 lbs. I feel so good about that, even with Thanksgiving I still lost.

Thanksgiving was interesting because I put our turkey in the roaster and we went off to the gym, we were very excited about going to the gym on Thanksgiving. After we went and bought me some new tennis shoes. My old ones I have had since 1997, I think I was due for a new pair. My feet were hurting bad so these new ones feel like heaven.

After we got home I made dinner, I had some red potatoes, stove top stuffing (I figured it was better because I could count those points and I couldn't mine own stuffing), a big bowl of fruit and a veggie platter, we had green beans, and crescent rolls that were only two points each. So, we ate, and cleaned up the mess...it was nice. I did not make any pies, the kids were sad, but its ok, they didn't miss pies that much.

Our weekend was great, very relaxing, but sometimes Saturday evening I started feeling sick and its only gotten worse.

Sandie

Weigh in Friday

Today was weigh in and I was excited to hit the scales. I have worked so hard this week to mix up my workout and try to burn fat. I have also been very careful about what I am eating and trying to make healthy choices. I've been trying to look at food differently, not comfort food, but fuel for my body to run properly. With this new found thinking, it has made it somewhat easier to keep away from things that are not good for me.

Today I weighed 270.8, thats a 4.2 lb weight loss. I have now lost 16.4 lbs overall. I feel so much better just having that little bit of me. I have now taken off 5% of my body. YEAH...I never want to see that part of my body again!

Today was a positive day!

Hydro Aerobics

Who knew that I would decided to start an aerobics class and it ends up being one of the toughest ones. Today my neighbor and I decided to mix up our walking on the treadmill with aqua aerobics, we thought it would be a nice change two times a week to mix things up.

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH all I have to say is burn baby burn...my arms are so tired tonight. I hope I can lift them tomorrow.

I have been trying to work in new food to our menu to try to change up the food too. I made some yummy chicken rolls the other day. I'm glad I only made a limited amount those could have been serious trouble.

I'll be going to back to Hydro Aerobics on Thursday, I hope I get used to this workout soon, so it doesn't hurt so bad. The funny things is that I have been saying how bad I wanted to start doing arm exercises so I could lose all the flab under my arms. Sometimes I really need to be careful what I wish for! ;-)

The start of week 4

These two pictures were taken the day I started this. I will update these pictures in a few weeks.

Well, all I can say is what a great week! This week I journaled my food and really kept track of everything to the smallest detail. I also walked everyday (with the exception of Sunday's). Iwent to weigh-in on Friday (November 5, 2010), knowing that I felt great and that I had worked hard this week.

I lost 5.8 lbs for a total of 10.2. That was extremely encouraging to me. I am so thankful that I started to finally take this program seriously. My neighbor and I walk each day and that has helped motivate me.

Friday's weigh-in

As I predicted from having a bad week last week, I gained 2.2 lbs on Friday. The good news is, that I have changed my thinking around and I am now back on track. On Saturday, my neighbor called me and asked me if I wanted to start walking with her in the mornings after we drop off our kids at school. We meet at the gym at 9:15. Well, today was the first day for walking (Kind-of). Technically, I walked on Sunday night for Halloween 1.6 miles and today I set the treadmill at 60 minutes and started walking. She and I talked for the first 30 minutes and I barely even noticed I had walked, usually I'd be wanting to get off the treadmill about 30 minutes.

I felt accomplished today, it was so nice to go walking and then have the rest of the day for me. I tried texting a friend to say..hey I walked today, but my friend was busy and couldn't talk...I think I'll keep my news to myself.

On another note I am happy to say that as of yet I have not had any Halloween candy, this is HUGE for me! I have been very careful this week, tracking and making sure I journal. I think journaling is one of the keys to weight watchers.

Sandie

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

As I re-read my post from Sunday night, I realized that I haven't succeeded this week. What I did was become overwhelmed with life on Monday and spent most of the day close to tears, so what was the first thing I did..oh yeah, I put the ole food in my mouth. Food, its always such a comfort when I don't want to think about what hurts the most.

I didn't mention that I graduated in July with my undergraduate degree and I am now in my masters program. I have a lot of homework in this program. I write best when I am munching. I can always concentrate better when I have something to throw in my mouth. So, Monday was a wash. Today is Tuesday, although I haven't had much, what I have had is not great. I say this while I have brownies cooking in the oven. Got to love self control. Weigh-in is in a couple days so I need to get busy and start behaving.

Last night I was in the middle of presenting William Glassers Choice/Reality therapy when I realized what a horrible counselor I am going to be. I realized that everything I believed in with what Glasser teaches I don't personally practice. First we are the only ones that can control US. Second the only two things we can control is our thoughts and actions.

When I put this knowledge to use in my life, I realize that I have a long way to go personally. That I need to realize I can't control others. I can love them and hope that they are truthful and honest with me. I can love them and hope that they love me back. But I can only control myself. This relates to my weight loss because I realize that I am the only one that can control what I eat and if I exercise.

Lessons from Glasser are to figure out what you want, what is it going to take to get you to that goal, start doing what it takes to get where you want to be, and evaluate..is it working for you? If the answer is no, then figure out where to change those behaviors.

I want to feel healthy, its not about a number for me, but if I had to pick one it would be some where around 150. My inner self wants to say 130, but that is unrealistic. to get to where I want to be, I need to make healthy choices, exercise regularly, change my behavior where food is concerned. Stop using food as a reward, a punishment, or when I am upset.

I have often had aaahhhaaa moments before, sometimes I act on them and other times after the ahhhaaa goes away, I sometimes forget I had that moment and go back to life as usual.

My hope is that since I have taken the time to write my thoughts down, that I also take the time to use this moment and put it to use in my life. If I am going to expect my clients to do the work, then I need to do the work!

Thanks for listening,

Sandie

The Journey Begins

Here I sit, once again working on my weight loss. I have struggled with my weight most of my adult life, though only in the last 15 years has my weight become a serious concern.

Today I am 5'6" tall, I weigh 281, recently I have lost 6 lbs on weight watchers and will continue to use this program as I am embarking on a journey I have never tried before.

The reason I am writing a journal my journey is because first it is a place for me to put my feelings down on paper, second it is a place for me to keep a record of my experiences, good and bad, and third this is a place for me to have some accountability, to myself.

I have tried many different "diets" and weight loss programs, I have never been successful on any one of them. I have had success as I have been faithful to the program, but I have never finished a program.

My story began after my fourth child a son was born in December 1986, I had a harder time taking off my baby weight, though I was not grossly overweight. I joined weight watchers with my dear friend Sherry. We went to a mom and tot class, I thrived in this arena. I lost 60 lbs and was at the goal weight set, but I wanted to lose another 10 lbs, so I decided I wouldn't set my goal yet, that was my first mistake. I never made lifetime. I kept my weight off for a while, little bits crept up here and there. We moved to Hawaii, where I was sure that I could keep the weight off, I mean really, who wants to be seen in a bathing suit in Hawaii looking fat? Not me! Well, I was able to keep my weight semi under control, though it was difficult for me to completely control my weight.

Three years later, we moved to Utah, where I started working. I joined Jenny Craig, I hated the food so that didn't work for me. I decided I was going to just be me and not worry about my weight. I started working at a local hospital as a secretary and ended up working there eight years. I gained 80 lbs working there, an average of 10 lbs a year. I wasn't happy, my teenage children were driving me nuts. My marriage was rocky at best. I just felt depressed and seriously unhappy.

I finally had ballooned up to 273 lbs, my husband and I started weight watchers, he lost weight so quickly, 100 lbs zoom gone, I lost 50 to his 100, I felt great, but I was not happy in life. My children were all changing and doing their own thing, I didn't feel I had a place in my own home any longer, nobody needed me. I had spent 20 years doing everything for everyone, but I NEVER took the time for me, not to truly do anything for me. I didn't even know what my favorites were. I had been so consumed with raising my family, I forgot about self care.

Well, my journey starts today. I am going to start working on me. My life has changed drastically since those years gone by. I am 49 years old, I have been married for 30 years, I have 4 children and soon to be 10 grandchildren. My husband and I have recently gotten custody of three of our grandchildren ages 9, 8 and 4 (this is the ultimate do over by the way) and they have given me motivation to take care of myself so I can be there for them. I love being a grandmother.

Two years ago I weighed in a weight watchers at 307, a year ago I weighed in at 297, two weeks ago I weighed in at 287. My husband said that this rate by the time I am 97 I should weigh exactly what I want! He can be funny sometimes!

I have never been this honest about my weight ever, I can't believe I am sharing this online, but I'm pulling up my big girl panties and I'm going to take charge. First off all, I am going to continue with Weight Watchers, but I am going to take great care in what I am eating, such as organic foods, foods that are natural, what God put on this earth. Fresh fruits and veggies, meat that has not been injected with harmful drugs. I am going to make things fresh, so that I am not injesting preservatives and things that are harmful to my body. I will use portion control with Weight Watchers because I need that, but I am going to be more holistic in my approach to my health.

I think this is enough for tonight, I will write again. My weigh ins are on Friday and I will post my weight loss. I have been horrible this weekend, I was traveling last week and so Monday is going to be the first good day I have had all week!

Sandie