What's your process?

The process of losing weight is hard but if you truly desire it then you must accept the fact that it does take time and energy. You have to change your schedule to make it work for you...when you make up your mind to this it will become easier for you.

 What is part of your weight loss process that has been successful for you in the past and what are you going to do to get back to that process if you truly wish to commit yourself to losing weight? Please post yours even if they are similar to mine. That way you become accountable. Tee hee hee
Here are some of mine:

-weighing myself regularly (every day for me)
-commit to follow a consistant exercise routine!
-drink a ton of water everyday
-evaluate what I eat (low on carbs and fats, high on protein and fiber)
-incorporate fruits, veggies and lean proteins with every meal
-aim for 35-40 grams of fiber everyday
-stop late night bingeing!!!!!!!!!!!
-no eating in between meals...no skipping meals!!!!
-avoid artificial sweeteners.
-take frequent breaks at work or while watching tv to get up and move your body and burn bonus calories.

quote for today~ "A set back is only a set up for a comeback!!!
Today is a new day with new choices!! Here's to an awesome comeback to all of us in this new year!!! Hugs!!!

Making great strides but not in weight loss

I am logging a lot of miles since I got my new pedometer but haven't done very well in the dieting category.  I just can't seem to get myself into any long term commitment lately.  I do real good for a couple of weeks,  lose a few pounds then a special event comes up with all the great event foods and it just gets the ball rolling in the wrong direction for me.  I backslide so easily.  I went to a 4th of July party last weekend then spent the end of the week on a camping trip.  I went to my WW meeting on Sunday and gained 5 lbs.  I got a lot of exercise... swimming, tennis, long walks, biking, but was so out of control with my eating. 
Once again this week I am all geared up to have a great week and good results on the scale come Sunday.  I am back on track and am writing and planning all my meals for the week.  I should have an easy time as there are no special events planned for a few weeks.  I have a wedding to go to on the 30th though.  I'm looking forward to it in one way because it is my nephew's wedding and a very happy memorable event but I'm not looking forward to all the food and the feeling of being out of control and backsliding again.  I guess I will just have to do a lot of contemplating on this situation and come up with a plan of action.  I have got to get into the right mind set to deal with this obsession I have with food.  I just love the taste of food and the joy it brings when I'm eating something that tantalizes my tastes buds.  Why does life have to be so complicated??? 

WEIGH IN DAY!!!!

My diet is working!!! I weighed in today and lost 5.6 lbs....very pleased with myself !!! Worked very hard all week for that!!!  I tracked everythng I ate except for Friday night when I went out for Chinese food with my hubby but I hadn't used any extra points all week so I guess that saved me.  I drank tons of water all week and did 30 mins of aerobics each day and some strength training thrown in there a couple of days too.  I'm back in the groove now I hope I can stay there this time!!! 

Scary day at work.

There was a big layoff at my work today.  12 people in all.  I hate layoff days...have been through so many of them over the years.  Lucily I was never layed off but it sucks seeing people you have worked with for years just walked out the door.  You don't even get to say goodbye most of the time. 
It was an emotionally upsetting day but I am not going to turn to food for comfort.  I think I will go to bed and snuggle up to my hubby where I feel safe and warm and secure.  Tomorrow is another day!! 
Was great on plan all day and feeling better because of the execise.  Did 30 mins of brisk walking today.  Might hit the nordictrack tomorrow. 
Night all!

So far so good.

2 days on plan.  Off to a good start.  Sat down Sunday night and planned my meals for most of the week.  It is easier for me that way than having to come up with meal ideas on the fly each day.  Have got some good exercise in also each day.  I love bike riding so that is something I do frequently.  I am so sore all over today though.  Probably over did it after doing next to nothing for formal exercise for a few weeks.  I have got to get myself a new pedometer and start tracking my miles again.  My last one ended up falling in the toilet.  I managed to grab it quickly and rinse it off.  It dried out nicely but just doesn't work as well at it was before it went for a swim.  That is the next thing on my list on the next payday. 
I gotta get off to bed now as I am fighting against a binge right now.  This is my binge time...after work and everyone in the house is sleeping and I have all the food to myself.  So I will not give in to it and just go to bed.  I have to strengthen my willpower muscle.  Good night.
Kathy

End of slump!!!

I have been in a slump the past 3 days with no formal exercise and lot's of snacking.  Just needed a break from all the planning, writing down everything and feeling the pressure to exercise everyday.  I didn't even go to my W/W meeting yesterday.  Had a quarterly meeting yesterday at work and when it was done they gave us all a bag of Willy Wonka chocolate candies.  I don't know what that was all about because I work for an electronics company that has nothing to do with the food industry.  I know I shouldn't have taken the bag but I was thinking I would bring it home for the kids.  I decided to taste one and it was soooo good that I brought a couple to both of my breaks and ended up having 4 pieces.  Then on the way home I had a "few" more.  When I got home I figured out the points and for 4 pieces (the serving size) was 6 points.  OMG!!!  Needless to say I have put them out of sight and got it out of my system.   Feeling really guilty I sat down to my computer and started reading everyone's blogs.  I got all motivated again and have a short term goal for the month.  I want to lose 9 lbs this month...preferably by the 19th for my BD!  It will be hard and if I get only half way there I will be happy but 9 is my goal!!! 
Thanks to all you bloggers who helped me get my "umph" back!!!
Moving forward....off to exercise!!  Have a great day everyone!!!

Quote for the day:
"The difference between try and triumph is just a little "UMPH"!!!

Made my 10,000 today!!!

I made my 10,000 steps yesterday for a total of 4.4 miles, just barely.  When I got home from work last night at 11:45 pm I still had 500 steps to go.  I walked around the house and jogged in place for a couple mins. to top it off.  I did alot of walking at work...as usual.  Now going to bed!

I made an awesome vegetable soup yesterday.  Put some red kidney beans in it for an added boost.  It was amazing.  I have another serving of it that I get to eat today.  It really was hearty and ohhh so good. 

I started pre-planning my meals for the whole week on Sunday nights.  I found this to be helpful to me and less time consuming during the week trying to come up with a daily menu.  Sometimes I tweek it as I might not have everything I need or I just don't feel like eating a certain thing on that particular day but for the most part it makes my workdays easier and less stressed.  What ever works!!!

I have a joke to share:
."Why don't you hear a pterodactyl going to the bathroom??........Because the "P" is silent".  LOLOL!!  

My 12 year old told me that one and I just had to share it.  Still cracks me up!!! 
Have a great day everyone!!!
Kathy

Oh Weekend How I Love Thee So!!

The weekend is here...my favorite time of the week!! I really have to watch myself though as I don't want to spoil all my great efforts during the week on mindless eating these 2 days. They are just days like the rest of the week and I still have to plan my meals, write every point down, drink lots of water and get some great exercise in. I will keep in mind that my weigh in is only 3 days away. (Tuesday)
How about you all...do you have a plan to get through the weekend? 
Please share.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!!!
Kathy-Lifetime Member

                                                           

          Quote for the weekend:
"Say yes to the skinny jeans
by saying NO to the donuts"

Weigh in results.

Drum roll Please............................... I lost.  2.2 lbs!!!  That's 5 lbs this month for me. Since Sept. it is 13.2 lbs. I was really hoping for more this week cause I worked so hard but I'll take it. Also that is a total for 2 weeks b/c I didn't weigh in last week. They talked in W/W today about not eating enough and how sometimes your body holds on to the calories cause it thinks its starving.   I usually don't use my 49 extra points throughout the week and just use about half of them on the weekend.  This week I'm gonna do a little experiment and use 5 extra points on top of my daily 29 each day which will still leave me 14 extra points to play with on the weekend.  Now I know that 2.2 isn't terrible but it was so much easier to lose weigh when I was in my 20s and 30s  I would have easily lost 4 to 5 lbs with all the work I put in these past 2 weeks.  Damn you menapause and slow metabolism!!!  But I'm still happy that the scale is still going in the right direction!!  Just a little slower than I hoped.

Quote for the day: 
"Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go".

Weigh in tomorrow!!!

Tomorrow is my weigh in day and it doesn't look like the weather will be a factor this week.  I had a really good week and I made it through the weekend on plan.  I had a tiny binge on Saturday night but all totaled I didn't go over my extra points for the week. So it should go well on the scale.  I know my scale shows that I lost some but that is first thing in the morning with only my nightgown on.  Wish it was Summer so I could wear shorts and a tank top!!   LOL

It's freezing out!!!

I was itching to ride my bike today.  I live in New Hampshire and it was just above freezing out.  The roads were clear and I just wanted to ride.  I bundled up and headed out and 10 mins. in I couldn't feel my face!! I was warm everywhere else.  If it hadn't been for the wind it would have been ok.  I ended up doing a half hour on the Nordic track then 15 mins with the bowflex indoors.  I can't wait for Spring!!!   I hate being stuck inside.

On another note my husband did the groceries last night and brought home some store brand jelly donuts for breakfast.  I had no intention of eating one but they did smell soooo good!! Just for kicks I decided to calculate how many Weight Watchers points one was.  One jelly donut was 11 points....OMG   It had 400 calories, 13 grams of fat, and 66 carbs.  For one stupid donut!!!!   I was very happy with my 2 egg white omelet, 3 slices of candian bacon Lt, whole wheat english muffin with 1 TBS jelly, banana, and coffee ....all for 7 points.  I think I shamed my husband when I told him all that cause the rest of the day after having one for breakfast he ate really light and did an hour on the nordic track.  I wonder if he will ever bring those home again.  My point here is to always check the nurtrtional values on foods and make a conscience decision on if it is worth it to you.