Happy to say that I weighed in at 198! That's down 1.5lbs. for the week. I realize that isn't HUGE, but I'll take it after the week I've had! Woot! And it's movement in the right direction. Thankfully I'm not miserable, either! I've heard so many people complain about how miserable their diet/exercise/lifestyle change is and so I'm glad that I don't feel that way. I honestly believe the reason most people feel that way is because they are being too restrictive. It seems like most of the ladies that are on here that are really successful are the ones that have found a way to eat healthy, get good exercise, and have the fun food occasionally. You know what I'm saying -- you've found a way to be BALANCED. Isn't that what it's really all about? You know, I am starting to think that the only reason people feel deprived in the first place (me included at one point), is because we've gotten so darn use to eating what we want when we want! The stuff that use to be once in a while has become an every day thing. As as a result, we have all gotten FAT!!! Add to that the fact that we do more sitting than ever and well, yeah. Fat. So, for me, I'm glad that I am FINALLY starting to learn what's what. Geez. Only took me like, YEARS! No wonder the youth of America is so fat. They need to go back to teaching basic health and maybe some basic Home Ec. They BARELY had that when I was in school but they need to bring it back to show teens how to do basic cooking, basic sewing, balance a checkbook, etc. Too many kids coming out of school with plenty of knowledge about technology, but no basic life skills! If it weren't for my grandparents and parents, I wouldn't know a lot of simple things like cooking and growing things. Both of my parents worked, so they weren't always around to help me with stuff. So, I am EXTREMELY thankful for my grandparents!!!
Ok, now that my little rant is over, I guess there's the plan of what is going on for the rest of the day. Honestly, not sure! I am trying to get some people together to do a yardsale and have asked all of my friends to help me with the kiddos over the hubbies 7 days off so that we can get some big projects knocked out. So far, as I feared, no one is volunteering to help. (Imagine that! *insert eye roll..... HERE* I also asked the sitter so hopefully I will hear from someone. We need to get a LOT done. But I can't do it without help. Youngest is just too mobile now. I can't leave him alone for anything more than a couple of minutes. And even then, I usually ask oldest to watch him for a few so I can get it done. Usually when I need to run downstairs for laundry. He's just so SNEAKY and can get out almost anywhere! And he HATES the playpen. From BIRTH!!!! Oldest was fine and could play in there a lot. But not this one! Nope! He screamed his head off from day 1 and we kept trying, but he still screams no matter what. I guess I should've kept at it, but it just wasn't needed that much and now he won't tolerate it. *sigh* Totally my fault but it's too late to change it now!
Other than that, not sure what today will entail other than the usual housework. I would LIKE to work on something, so we will see. I know I plan on doing LC today and tomorrow and then Tues. will probably be a moderate day. I am thinking about making a protein shake and taking it with me because I know the day is going to be somewhat crazy. I am also thinking of taking a pack of protein water additive and a Snickers Marathon bar. Not THE best choice, but a good option if I know I will be missing a meal. And both the water additive and the bar will fit in my purse. My Mom has this bad habit of not eating. AT ALL. She will eat one meal and then NADA. Then she will get home and get settled down and realize she's starving and start 'snacking'. To the tune of an entire bag of honey mustard and onion pretzels and a Pepsi. And no, not a diet Pepsi! And many times not ONE!!! And she can't figure out why she isn't losing weight. I'm like, 'MOM, you eat maybe once a day and you don't make good choices! THAT is WHY!!!' This never ceases to make her upset so I don't say anything anymore other than I am hungry and need to eat and she should be use to this by now between me and Dad. So, just in case in the craziness she doesn't want to eat, I want to have a couple of options.
Well, this is getting long so I should wrap it up. Doesn't help oldest is sitting here ARGUING with me non-stop since he got up less than an hour ago so I am a bit distracted now. A spanking and a time-out are not exactly how I had wanted to start our day, but it's already gotten to that. Not to mention I had to already 'talk' to him to explain why he is in trouble. He just rolls his eyes and interrupts me. So that's why the spanking. Since WHEN did 6yr. olds become such smart-alecs??? Driving me NUTS!!! Ok, chicks, have a great day!!!
WTG on your weigh in! Don't cha love when you've been a little bit bad, but the scales decides to play nice? Bridesmaids looks hilarious, but I'll probably wait for the redbox to get it to watch it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment earlier! :) It was really nice of you!
ReplyDeleteAs for your perspective on dieting, I think your completely right. Some of the best and most successful people here are those that knows how to moderate their intake of food. It takes amazing skills. But it extremely hard to master. However, I think realizing the problem, is definitly the first and right step toward the right direction into redefining your body. I wish you luck with this new-found knowledge. It's a secret that will change your life if you use it well! :) I'll look forward into seeing results from you!
You're on fire jewlz! Damn. that's a really awesome :)
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you 100%. Balance is key with everything.
Goodluck with the recruitment! I'm sure someone will volunteer to help
HAve a great day!
Excellent job with your weigh in. I agree with you about the whole "balance" thing. Most of the people who do super restrictive diets can't stick with it, or they lose a bunch of weight and then gain it back again. After I gained a bunch of weight, I would go through cycles where I would either binge or starve myself. I would only eat once a day, but the one meal would be huge. It screws up the metabolism so bad! Plus, whenever I told myself that I was on a "diet" my brain just went into crazy mode. I would want all these "forbidden" foods until eventually I'd snap and binge again. Now that I've promised my body that I would never diet again, my system has calmed down, balanced out, and I've started to lose weight with pretty much without effort. I'm down 15.5 pounds and feeling better than I have in a long time. My scale and food obsessions get smaller by the day.
ReplyDeleteWhat turned it around for me was reading Geneen Roth books. She seriously helped me look at my eating disorder in a whole new (and positive) way. God bless that crazy woman!