Christy

In case you didn’t notice, I didn’t weigh-in last week. Well, I did weigh-in, I just didn’t get a chance to post about it because of computer issues. Well, my computer is back up and running, so I’m here to check in for last week and this week!

9/23/09: 145.6

9/30/09: 142.6 <—-That’s a 3 pound loss for last week! WOOT!! Can I get a HOLLA?

10/7/09: 143.6 <—-That’s a 1 pound gain this week.

No, I’m not disappointed or freaked out about my gain this week. I’ve come to realize that as I get closer to my goal, it’s going to be harder. I have to look at the big picture even more now, and realize there will be no sprint to the finish. It’s actually going to be harder to get to the finish than it was to get where I am right now. I own it. I accept it.

I did start my 5K training yesterday, and while I’m a little sore in unusual places, I feel pretty good about it! I am honestly hoping that the running high hits me, because I didn’t really enjoy the run yesterday. It was hot and muggy and my pants kept falling down! We’re supposed to get a cold front this weekend, so hopefully that will cool things off, and I promise to wear clothes that fit me next time I run!

Peace out.

1. I got a new range and decided to try out the convection feature.
2. I baked cupcakes.
3. They were mini cupcakes.
4. I ate more than I care to admit. Well, I actually can’t admit how many I ate because I lost track.
5. They were the best cupcakes EVER.
6. I won’t be baking anything for a long time because obviously I have no self-control.
7. I can’t wait for our new challenge to begin. I feel like I was totally spinning my wheels on the last one!
8. I’m pretty sure my butt has my jean pockets imprinted on it right now, because I’ve been sitting on the couch way too much the past 2 days!
9. I ate pizza last week. It was the first time in a long time.
10. It was the best damn pizza EVER.
11. Do you see a pattern here?
12. I think I might be depriving myself because every bad thing I eat tastes like the best bad thing EVER!
13. But those cupcakes, they were the best EVER. My husband is the one who so graciously pointed it out to me.

On September 4, 2008, I weighed 166 pounds! Today I’m at 148 pounds and I hit my 10% weightloss goal on WW! I’m so excited. I didn’t even realize it when I posted this morning! So, WOOOHOOOOO for me! I’m down 18 pounds since restarting WW in 09.08!

Since starting the Sisterhood in November, I’m down 7.8!!

These are my True Confessions for this week!

1. I have not counted or logged my points at all this week. Being out of town makes it tough, although I could have done it if I’d tried.
2. I did terrible with my water consumption over the weekend.
3. I am so glad to be home so I can regain control of my diet.
4. I did at least walk alot while I was out of town.
5. I have plan for my meals for the rest of the week. This makes me a little uneasy. I like to have a plan, so I feel in control.
6. I obviously don’t like to feel out of control! Does that make me a control-freak?!

So, do you have anything you want to get off your chest?!

I came across a free offer in my Sunday paper coupon section today. A free 3-month issue to Cooking Light Magazine! Anyone who goes to http://www.embracedinner.com/cookinglightoffer can sign up!

When you fill the form out, it does ask for CC info, but you can choose the Bill Me option. You’re not obligated to continue with the subscription after the 3 free issues, but they want to try and keep you, KWIM? If you do decide to sign up, you’ll get 12 issues for 9.99!!

Enjoy!

I’m visiting Beth and her husband Brian. We’re having fun, let me tell you. So much. And you’ll be proud to know that Brian is totally keeping me in check on my eating. At least he’s trying! Like this evening when I opened up the birthday cake box and he said, “you know, I didn’t have any birthday cake today.” And I laughed and got a fork out and then he repeated himself until I put the fork down and closed the box. And then I punched him. Okay, I didn’t really punch him. I thanked him for helping me stay honest.

Speaking of Brian, he’s doing a stellar job y’all. Eating his fruit bars and 1 point WW fudge bars and drinking lots of water. I’m pretty impressed.

And last night we hung out with lots of other ladies, one of which was our own Crooked Eyebrow. After recovering from a week of hellish food poisoning nightmares, CE emerged looking great and eating right. I was proud of her for keeping the mozzarella bites at arms length. Love her!

So overall, I feel like I’m doing a good job with my eating this trip. I have consumed quite a few more adult beverages than normal, which is zero! But hey, I’m on vacation, right?!!!

Now I’m going to enjoy my Weight Watchers 1 point fudge bar! See you soon

Wow, I’m sorry it’s been so long since I posted. I haven’t fallen off the wagon or anything, luckily, just been very busy. My 12 month old has been sick since Thursday and I’ve spent all of my extra time cuddling with her. I’ve done well with my eating, I just haven’t had time to actually enter my stuff in WW online. I feel pretty good despite that because I feel like the points values of everything I eat are pretty much imprinted on my brain, so I’ve been able to keep a mental tally. One area I haven’t done so well in is my water intake. That’s always the first to go when I’m busy. I’m not sure why. I know I need the water and I have a Sparklett’s dispenser right there in my kitchen, but it just seems like too much trouble to refill my glass and suck it down. Hmph. That’s something I definitely need to work on.

This week will be busy with holiday preparations, baking (DOH!), school plays and potlucks, and the in-laws coming for a visit. Lots of opportunities to eat and overindulge. My promise to myself is to remain in control.

Last night I got on the Cooking Light website and bookmarked some great holiday cookie recipes. I figured if I was going to bake, I would bake healthier treats so I could enjoy a few here and there.  I’ll share some of those recipes with you this week and let you know what I think of them!

I’m also looking for a few dip recipes. If you have any good ones, email me at christy@shrinkingjeans.net, and let me know!!

Hope your weekend was full of good choices

Today was a busy day. My daughter had her 1 year checkup at the doctor. It’s crazy how I’ve struggled with my weight most of my life and she’s a tiny little thing weighing in at 16 pounds 4 ounces. She’s 1, folks. The other crazy thing is that she weighed the exact same thing I did when she was born – 6 pounds 10 ounces.

I often wonder if my kids will struggle with their weight when they’re older. I SO hope they don’t have to fight this battle. Because it sucks. Being overweight sucks. Having to constantly think about what I’m eating sucks. But you know what, I’m doing something about it. Not just for me, but for them. I’m eating right and setting a good example. I’m teaching them lessons I never learned growing up. Lessons about healthy, organic foods, and whole grains, and portions sizes, and balanced meals and high fructose corn syrup (it’s so funny that my son will ask me before he eats anything, “mommy, does this have high fructose corn syrup?”). Meals that are eaten at the table, together. I only hope that the food foundation I’m laying for my kids stays with them forever.

Really, I only hope that my children don’t have to struggle with their weight, ever. And I don’t want them to see me struggle with mine, forever.

This is it. This is my time. I will regain control of my weight, get it off, and keep it off. I lost 48 pounds before, and as of today, I’m 5 pounds away from my where I was after I lost those 48 pounds. My goal is to lose those 5 pounds plus 19 more, and keep it off forever.