237
Just a few days left. Can't wait to have some ice cream and cauliflower pizza!! The sweater dress I ordered fits. I wasn't sure what size and went smaller. So happy it fits!!
I took measurements for the first time this round yesterday. I'll try to post those later on!!
~M
Friday, September 9, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Day Nineteen
239.2
WOOHOO. Made my initial goal for this round. Here's hoping I keep losing. About a week left. Of course the scale kept bouncing from 238 to 239.2 today. I put the larger # so I'm not angry tomorrow!!!
~M
WOOHOO. Made my initial goal for this round. Here's hoping I keep losing. About a week left. Of course the scale kept bouncing from 238 to 239.2 today. I put the larger # so I'm not angry tomorrow!!!
~M
Friday, September 2, 2011
Day Fifteen
241 lbs
Ugh...having a really hard time not eating what I shouldn't. Staying on track today. Ugh...little over a week left!
~M
Ugh...having a really hard time not eating what I shouldn't. Staying on track today. Ugh...little over a week left!
~M
Monday, August 29, 2011
R2 Day Eleven
243.6
Lost 10lbs in a week! Almost 14lbs this go around! 3.6lb til I reach my second goal...the 230s! 220s would be even better but I'll just take what comes! Still struggling with my food choices but hanging in there. Almost 1/2 way there to get some wine and cauliflower pizza!!!
~M
Lost 10lbs in a week! Almost 14lbs this go around! 3.6lb til I reach my second goal...the 230s! 220s would be even better but I'll just take what comes! Still struggling with my food choices but hanging in there. Almost 1/2 way there to get some wine and cauliflower pizza!!!
~M
Friday, August 26, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
R2 Day Seven
247.2
Kinda figured I'd have a small gain after losing 4.6lbs yesterday!! Keep on keeping on!!
~M
Kinda figured I'd have a small gain after losing 4.6lbs yesterday!! Keep on keeping on!!
~M
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
R2 Day Six
Weight 246.6
Not quite sure how I lost 4.6lbs but I'll take it. I had an orange go sour on me in my stomach and spewed it all over the side of the road. Won't be surprised if I have a gain tomorrow! But, progress is progress!!
~M
Not quite sure how I lost 4.6lbs but I'll take it. I had an orange go sour on me in my stomach and spewed it all over the side of the road. Won't be surprised if I have a gain tomorrow! But, progress is progress!!
~M
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
R2 Day Five
Weight 251
Down a couple more pounds today. I'm so excited to get to the 230s, even better if I reach the 220s. That means I'll be back to what I weighed when Rick and I met!! And yet, I have a feeling I won't be happy with that either! We shall see what comes. Rick asked me about the dreaded Oneder land and I'm not quite ready to process that. I haven't been in Oneder land since high school.
~M
Down a couple more pounds today. I'm so excited to get to the 230s, even better if I reach the 220s. That means I'll be back to what I weighed when Rick and I met!! And yet, I have a feeling I won't be happy with that either! We shall see what comes. Rick asked me about the dreaded Oneder land and I'm not quite ready to process that. I haven't been in Oneder land since high school.
~M
Monday, August 22, 2011
Round 2 Day 4
253.8lb
Down 3.6lbs since yesterday. This time is going to be really hard. I had a hard time yesterday, and it was only D1 of P2. I'm doing it alone this time. I sure hope the next 3 wks fly by cuz I need some cheese and sugar free ice cream!!!
~M
Down 3.6lbs since yesterday. This time is going to be really hard. I had a hard time yesterday, and it was only D1 of P2. I'm doing it alone this time. I sure hope the next 3 wks fly by cuz I need some cheese and sugar free ice cream!!!
~M
Sunday, August 21, 2011
R2P2D1
Wow. Didn't realize it's been so long since I blogged. We had our annual summer bash yesterday which I made a loading day (R2P1D2). I'm hoping to hit the 230s this go around. I will only be doing 21 days of P2 since I'll be in Frankenmuth on Sept 11th. After 2 days of drinking and loading I'm back up (to be expected).
257.4 this am
Can't wait to see what falls off by tomorrow. If all goes well I'll probably do R3 in October, before Thanksgiving!!
Happy Sunday!
~M
257.4 this am
Can't wait to see what falls off by tomorrow. If all goes well I'll probably do R3 in October, before Thanksgiving!!
Happy Sunday!
~M
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Day Forty-One
Weight 250.4
Phase 3 has been fun! Making and tweeking a recipe for Cauliflower pizza crust & breadsticks. I've also made several batches of ice cream with Truvia instead of sugar. It's been a big hit! Looking forward to Phase 4 (sugars and starches) but also a little nervous. Rick and I are going to Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort for the night, the day we start P4, and no kids will be with us! Should be a great time.
~M
Phase 3 has been fun! Making and tweeking a recipe for Cauliflower pizza crust & breadsticks. I've also made several batches of ice cream with Truvia instead of sugar. It's been a big hit! Looking forward to Phase 4 (sugars and starches) but also a little nervous. Rick and I are going to Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort for the night, the day we start P4, and no kids will be with us! Should be a great time.
~M
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Day Thirty Four
Weight 251
Day 2 on Phase 3. Loving life! Yesterday I made a batch of cinnamon ice cream with Truvia instead of sugar and it's excellent! It's so good that I made my husband strawberry ice cream with Truvia today! Dina said the strawberry ice cream is good, but she likes the cinnamon best! "It's like cinnamon toast crunch Mommy!" Yesterday I also made cauliflower crust pizza and chicken enchilada stuffed red peppers. It's been fun playing around with recipes. Tonight we're having lettuce wrapped tacos. Can't wait to have some salsa, cheese and sour cream on them!!!
~M
Day 2 on Phase 3. Loving life! Yesterday I made a batch of cinnamon ice cream with Truvia instead of sugar and it's excellent! It's so good that I made my husband strawberry ice cream with Truvia today! Dina said the strawberry ice cream is good, but she likes the cinnamon best! "It's like cinnamon toast crunch Mommy!" Yesterday I also made cauliflower crust pizza and chicken enchilada stuffed red peppers. It's been fun playing around with recipes. Tonight we're having lettuce wrapped tacos. Can't wait to have some salsa, cheese and sour cream on them!!!
~M
Monday, June 13, 2011
Day Thirty Two
Weight 251.8
Been a busy weekend. We start Phase 3 tomorrow. This means we can incorporate dairy into our diet and our calories go from 500 to about 1500. We also have a much larger selection of veggies, proteins and fruits we can eat.
I did some shopping this weekend. I was able to get some new clothes in sizes smaller than I thought I would!!! Was able to get a pair of summer pants in a size 20. I actually bought a size 24 about 6wks ago and never took the tags off so I went to trade them for a 22. Imagine my surprise when the 22s were big!! I have also emptied my closet of my too big items and am happy to add new items. I took all my stuff to HIPS in Clawson. She took all my blouses and shirts and told me to bring the rest back in August! So ecstatic to not be in a 26/28. Wasn't that long ago when those were tight and I was wondering where I'd get pants to fit. I feel so much more limber and strong. I have a long way to go. I would love to lose another 50 lbs. But, we'll take it 20-25 at a time! :-D
~M
Been a busy weekend. We start Phase 3 tomorrow. This means we can incorporate dairy into our diet and our calories go from 500 to about 1500. We also have a much larger selection of veggies, proteins and fruits we can eat.
I did some shopping this weekend. I was able to get some new clothes in sizes smaller than I thought I would!!! Was able to get a pair of summer pants in a size 20. I actually bought a size 24 about 6wks ago and never took the tags off so I went to trade them for a 22. Imagine my surprise when the 22s were big!! I have also emptied my closet of my too big items and am happy to add new items. I took all my stuff to HIPS in Clawson. She took all my blouses and shirts and told me to bring the rest back in August! So ecstatic to not be in a 26/28. Wasn't that long ago when those were tight and I was wondering where I'd get pants to fit. I feel so much more limber and strong. I have a long way to go. I would love to lose another 50 lbs. But, we'll take it 20-25 at a time! :-D
~M
Friday, June 10, 2011
Day Twenty Nine
Weight 251.4
1.4lbs away from my short term goal. Down 24.8lbs. Life is good. Tomorrow we will face lots of temptation again but I'm sure we'll be fine. TGIF!!
Forgot to do my measurements. Here goes and proof that I'm losing my upper body and back fat and not lower.
Neck 14.75" no change
Boobs 44.25" -1.25"
Chest 40" no change
Waist 50" no change
Hips 54" no change
Thigh 30" no change
Calf 17" no change
U arm 15.5" -.5"
L arm 11.5" no change
knee 18" -.5"
-2.25" this week and 6.6lbs
-20" and 24.8lbs total!!
~M
1.4lbs away from my short term goal. Down 24.8lbs. Life is good. Tomorrow we will face lots of temptation again but I'm sure we'll be fine. TGIF!!
Forgot to do my measurements. Here goes and proof that I'm losing my upper body and back fat and not lower.
Neck 14.75" no change
Boobs 44.25" -1.25"
Chest 40" no change
Waist 50" no change
Hips 54" no change
Thigh 30" no change
Calf 17" no change
U arm 15.5" -.5"
L arm 11.5" no change
knee 18" -.5"
-2.25" this week and 6.6lbs
-20" and 24.8lbs total!!
~M
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Day Twenty-Eight
Weight 252.4
As much as I'm looking forward to adding dairy to my diet I'd love to keep losing and losing and losing!!! But, I said 250 was my short term goal, 220 is my next goal. Then from there any extra will be gravy! Rick has lost just over 24lbs and I'm just under 24lbs. It's a great feeling and we're both wearing clothes a size smaller. It seems I'm losing all my weight around my upper belly, which is great, but seriously need to lose the lower belly/hips and thighs. Maybe that's where the weight will come off next time! Happy Thursday all!
~M
As much as I'm looking forward to adding dairy to my diet I'd love to keep losing and losing and losing!!! But, I said 250 was my short term goal, 220 is my next goal. Then from there any extra will be gravy! Rick has lost just over 24lbs and I'm just under 24lbs. It's a great feeling and we're both wearing clothes a size smaller. It seems I'm losing all my weight around my upper belly, which is great, but seriously need to lose the lower belly/hips and thighs. Maybe that's where the weight will come off next time! Happy Thursday all!
~M
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Day Twenty-Seven
Weight 253.6
SOOOOO close to 250!! Glad I'm sticking it out a few more days. Can't beat being down 22.6lbs in 27 days! Today is Rick's birthday. The big 4-0! Dina and I did some shopping for him last night. Also, got myself shirts on the clearance rack 2 sizes smaller! Love!
~M
SOOOOO close to 250!! Glad I'm sticking it out a few more days. Can't beat being down 22.6lbs in 27 days! Today is Rick's birthday. The big 4-0! Dina and I did some shopping for him last night. Also, got myself shirts on the clearance rack 2 sizes smaller! Love!
~M
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Day Twenty-Six
Weight 254.8
Lost 21.4lbs so far
Seriously considering moving on to the next phase. I'm very torn on wanting cheese and wanting to enjoy a hot dog with a bun on 4th of July. If I stay on this phase till day 40 that won't be happening on the 4th but, I'm curious how much more weight I'll lose. Rick says he'll do whatever I do. I'm grateful for the support but it's getting harder. You'd think it'd be getting easier. Either way, I plan on doing this again in late summer, early fall. May the force be with me!!
~M
Lost 21.4lbs so far
Seriously considering moving on to the next phase. I'm very torn on wanting cheese and wanting to enjoy a hot dog with a bun on 4th of July. If I stay on this phase till day 40 that won't be happening on the 4th but, I'm curious how much more weight I'll lose. Rick says he'll do whatever I do. I'm grateful for the support but it's getting harder. You'd think it'd be getting easier. Either way, I plan on doing this again in late summer, early fall. May the force be with me!!
~M
Monday, June 6, 2011
Day Twenty-Five
Weight 255.8
Officially down over 20lbs! Yay!!! 5.8lbs away from my original goal. We'll see how long it takes to get me there! Rick is down just over 20lbs too. Such a great feeling. I bought a new swim top yesterday that was 3 sizes smaller than my one from last summer. It's just a bit small (have to pull it down after walking etc) but it fits my chest perfectly. Figure if I keep losing I won't have to worry about pulling it down! Thank you Dr Simeon!!
~M
Officially down over 20lbs! Yay!!! 5.8lbs away from my original goal. We'll see how long it takes to get me there! Rick is down just over 20lbs too. Such a great feeling. I bought a new swim top yesterday that was 3 sizes smaller than my one from last summer. It's just a bit small (have to pull it down after walking etc) but it fits my chest perfectly. Figure if I keep losing I won't have to worry about pulling it down! Thank you Dr Simeon!!
~M
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Day Twenty-Four
Weight 257.4
Grrr...so I had a small cheat yesterday and only 2/10 of a lb lost. Rick cheats and loses 2lbs. Seriously. He's now lost 22 lbs and I'm at 18. Turd!
~M
Grrr...so I had a small cheat yesterday and only 2/10 of a lb lost. Rick cheats and loses 2lbs. Seriously. He's now lost 22 lbs and I'm at 18. Turd!
~M
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Day Twenty three
Weight 257.6
Weighed myself earlier than usual today. Hopefully we'll see a better change tomorrow. But, not sure cuz I did a mild cheat today working a craft show. Staying on track rest of the day!! Happy hot Saturday night!
~M
Weighed myself earlier than usual today. Hopefully we'll see a better change tomorrow. But, not sure cuz I did a mild cheat today working a craft show. Staying on track rest of the day!! Happy hot Saturday night!
~M
Friday, June 3, 2011
Day Twenty-Two
Weight 258
Down 6/10 of a pound. Guess I'll take it. Lost just over 4lbs this week and 2". Trying to stay motivated to do another 2wks on the protocol. I could make tomorrow my last day at 500 calories but I'd like to lose more before I move on to phase 3. Happy weekend all.
~M
Down 6/10 of a pound. Guess I'll take it. Lost just over 4lbs this week and 2". Trying to stay motivated to do another 2wks on the protocol. I could make tomorrow my last day at 500 calories but I'd like to lose more before I move on to phase 3. Happy weekend all.
~M
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Day Twenty-One
Weight 258.6 lb
Some progress! Happy to see it! Tomorrow is measurement day. Thinking I may take a pic to see if I can see where the almost 18bs have left me! Looking forward to the weekend!!
~M
Some progress! Happy to see it! Tomorrow is measurement day. Thinking I may take a pic to see if I can see where the almost 18bs have left me! Looking forward to the weekend!!
~M
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Day Twenty
Weight 259.8
Grr. Up 4/10 of a pound. Just waiting til Friday to see what kind of inches I've lost. Happy 1st day of June!
~M
Grr. Up 4/10 of a pound. Just waiting til Friday to see what kind of inches I've lost. Happy 1st day of June!
~M
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Day Nineteen
Weight 259.4
Another day where I stayed the same. I'll take it. Should be a hot humid day. So glad we have AC this whole summer!! Happy sweating all!
~M
Another day where I stayed the same. I'll take it. Should be a hot humid day. So glad we have AC this whole summer!! Happy sweating all!
~M
Monday, May 30, 2011
Day Eighteen
Weight 259.4lb
Finally in the 250s. I know that's still quite alot of weight but, I haven't been in the 250's in a LONG time. I might have been there for about 2 mins after the twins were born. Each day it gets a little more mundane with my lack of food choices. It's worth it though. I know some will say it's not healthy to lose so much weight so fast but, that's part of the protocol and daily maintenance that goes along with this plan. I can't wait to introduce dairy back to my diet come June 25th, maybe sooner! June 24th is the longest (40 days) I can keep doing what I'm doing. Almost 1/2 way there! We'll see if I make it till then!!
~M
Finally in the 250s. I know that's still quite alot of weight but, I haven't been in the 250's in a LONG time. I might have been there for about 2 mins after the twins were born. Each day it gets a little more mundane with my lack of food choices. It's worth it though. I know some will say it's not healthy to lose so much weight so fast but, that's part of the protocol and daily maintenance that goes along with this plan. I can't wait to introduce dairy back to my diet come June 25th, maybe sooner! June 24th is the longest (40 days) I can keep doing what I'm doing. Almost 1/2 way there! We'll see if I make it till then!!
~M
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Day Seventeen
Weight 261
Apparently I'm going to have to be very patient to get to the 250s. I'm trying to hang on!! I'm confident I'll get there, just wish it was sooner!! Today is going to be a rough day fighting temptation. Picnics and BBQs...Lord help us!
~M
Apparently I'm going to have to be very patient to get to the 250s. I'm trying to hang on!! I'm confident I'll get there, just wish it was sooner!! Today is going to be a rough day fighting temptation. Picnics and BBQs...Lord help us!
~M
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Day Sixteen
Weight 261.8 lb
Lost several more ounces. Slipped on some jeans I haven't worn since probably 2004 if not 2003. Why did I still have them in my closet? I'm not sure. Faith, maybe!!! Rick told me if I wasn't careful I'd be getting #4. (Referring to child #4!) I laughed and rolled my eyes. His belly is showing significant shrinkage and he's looking good. Here's to a strong weekend with LOTS of temptation in our path. We can do it!
~M
Lost several more ounces. Slipped on some jeans I haven't worn since probably 2004 if not 2003. Why did I still have them in my closet? I'm not sure. Faith, maybe!!! Rick told me if I wasn't careful I'd be getting #4. (Referring to child #4!) I laughed and rolled my eyes. His belly is showing significant shrinkage and he's looking good. Here's to a strong weekend with LOTS of temptation in our path. We can do it!
~M
Friday, May 27, 2011
Day Fifteen
Weight 262.6 lb
Neck 15" 1/4" lost
Chest (boobs) 46" 1/2" lost
Chest 40.5" 1/2" lost
Waist 51" 1/2" lost
Hips 54" 1 1/2" lost
Thigh 30" 1" lost each
Calf 16.5" 1/2" lost each
Upper Arm 16" 0" lost
Lower Arm 11.5" 0" lost
Knee 18.5" 1/2" lost each
The lost totals are just this week, not cummalative!
That's 7 1/4" lost this week!
5.6 lbs lost this week!
Approx 15" lost total
And 13.6 lbs lost total
I'll think about revealing my diet here shortly, for those that don't know!!!
~M
Neck 15" 1/4" lost
Chest (boobs) 46" 1/2" lost
Chest 40.5" 1/2" lost
Waist 51" 1/2" lost
Hips 54" 1 1/2" lost
Thigh 30" 1" lost each
Calf 16.5" 1/2" lost each
Upper Arm 16" 0" lost
Lower Arm 11.5" 0" lost
Knee 18.5" 1/2" lost each
The lost totals are just this week, not cummalative!
That's 7 1/4" lost this week!
5.6 lbs lost this week!
Approx 15" lost total
And 13.6 lbs lost total
I'll think about revealing my diet here shortly, for those that don't know!!!
~M
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Day Fourteen
Weight 263 lb
Whew! Yesterday was a rough day. Tack on pms, all this rain, and wanting some damn chocolate, I was quite a wreck yesterday. I apologize to anyone I may have bitched at. Being down 1.5 lbs this morning is my reward for not giving in. Of course, Rick was down 2.5 lb this morning. Tomorrow is measurement day for me. Hoping for some noticeable changes. Cheers to the long weekend ahead!
~M
Whew! Yesterday was a rough day. Tack on pms, all this rain, and wanting some damn chocolate, I was quite a wreck yesterday. I apologize to anyone I may have bitched at. Being down 1.5 lbs this morning is my reward for not giving in. Of course, Rick was down 2.5 lb this morning. Tomorrow is measurement day for me. Hoping for some noticeable changes. Cheers to the long weekend ahead!
~M
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Day Thirteen
Weight 264.6
Same as yesterday. Seems to be my pattern on this diet. Lose for a couple days, stand still for a couple days! I'll take any progress I can get! Now if it would stop raining!
~M
Same as yesterday. Seems to be my pattern on this diet. Lose for a couple days, stand still for a couple days! I'll take any progress I can get! Now if it would stop raining!
~M
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Day Twelve is Swell
Weight 264.6lbs
Feeling good. Little groggy this morning but that's ok. Having a play date today with some of Dina's classmates. Should be a good day!!
~M
Feeling good. Little groggy this morning but that's ok. Having a play date today with some of Dina's classmates. Should be a good day!!
~M
Monday, May 23, 2011
Day Eleven...can I rhyme with Heaven again?!?!
Weight 265.4 Down just over 11lbs!
So happy this morning on the scale. Proof that you HAVE to get in the suggested water amount on this diet! And, follow protocol!! So happy to have a great support group, you know who you are. Rick is down 9lbs in 9days! Just the motivation we need to keep on keeping on!!!
~M
So happy this morning on the scale. Proof that you HAVE to get in the suggested water amount on this diet! And, follow protocol!! So happy to have a great support group, you know who you are. Rick is down 9lbs in 9days! Just the motivation we need to keep on keeping on!!!
~M
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Day Nine, Feeling Fine!
Weight 267 lbs
Feeling good. Today is going to be a busy day. Here's hoping I don't feel it too harshly with everything I have planned today. Have a great Saturday everyone!!
~M
Feeling good. Today is going to be a busy day. Here's hoping I don't feel it too harshly with everything I have planned today. Have a great Saturday everyone!!
~M
Friday, May 20, 2011
Just some observations!
So, I've noticed that I'm sleeping ALOT better. Not sure if it's the healthy food or my body burning up all this fat that's making me sleep better. Either way, I'll take it. My nose is working really well too. I'm smelling things that I wouldn't think I could. This is not necesarily a good thing when walking into the twins room and smelling the poopy butts at a whole new level!!! I got Dina a happy meal yesterday from McD for her last day of school treat. The smell almost made me vomit. That's never happened to me. Rick is down about 5 lbs, he's a couple days behind me on the diet. Glad that he's showing progress too! I'm sure he'll surpass me any day now!!
~M
~M
Week Two, you better be true!!!
Weight 268.2 lb Up a little from yesterday, but today was measurement day!
Here goes...
Neck 15.25" 1/4" lost
Chest (boobs) 46.5" 1/2" lost
Chest 41" 1" lost
Waist 51.5" 1 1'/2" lost
Hips 55.5" 1/2" lost
Thigh 31" 1/2" lost
Calf 17" 1/2" lost
Upper Arm 16" 1/2" lost
Lower Arm 11.5" 3" lost (CRAZY, can we say bloated!?!)
That's 8.25" lost!! Seems crazy! Of course, I have several more inches to go!!! I guess I will be happy with that, considering I gained a few oz from yesterday.
Week 1 synopsis: 8 lbs lost & 8.25" lost!!!
Hoping it's a good weekend!!
~M
Here goes...
Neck 15.25" 1/4" lost
Chest (boobs) 46.5" 1/2" lost
Chest 41" 1" lost
Waist 51.5" 1 1'/2" lost
Hips 55.5" 1/2" lost
Thigh 31" 1/2" lost
Calf 17" 1/2" lost
Upper Arm 16" 1/2" lost
Lower Arm 11.5" 3" lost (CRAZY, can we say bloated!?!)
That's 8.25" lost!! Seems crazy! Of course, I have several more inches to go!!! I guess I will be happy with that, considering I gained a few oz from yesterday.
Week 1 synopsis: 8 lbs lost & 8.25" lost!!!
Hoping it's a good weekend!!
~M
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Day Seven, I'm in Heaven!
Weight 267.8 lb Down another 2.4lbs
I'm a happy girl with a busy day ahead!!
More to come!
~M
I'm a happy girl with a busy day ahead!!
More to come!
~M
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Day 6
Weight 270.2 lb
Nothing lost, nothing gained! I did some quick measurements, not too accurate. Looks like I've lost 1/2" on my neck and waist and an 1" on my chest. Of course, I sacrifice my boobs for everything else. Glad Rick isn't a breast man!
~M
Nothing lost, nothing gained! I did some quick measurements, not too accurate. Looks like I've lost 1/2" on my neck and waist and an 1" on my chest. Of course, I sacrifice my boobs for everything else. Glad Rick isn't a breast man!
~M
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Feeling alive on day FIVE!
Weight 270.2 down ANOTHER 3 lbs!!
Say what you will about this diet, when you find out which one, I'm in love. Granted it's early, so maybe it's just puppy love. But, I'll take it!!
~M
Say what you will about this diet, when you find out which one, I'm in love. Granted it's early, so maybe it's just puppy love. But, I'll take it!!
~M
Monday, May 16, 2011
Good start to Day 4!
Weight 273.2lbs DOWN 3 lbs!!
What a great way to start the day!! Of course, I'm tired, as usual, but that usually wears off in an hour or so. I may start drinking black coffee for that extra kick. We'll see!
~M
What a great way to start the day!! Of course, I'm tired, as usual, but that usually wears off in an hour or so. I may start drinking black coffee for that extra kick. We'll see!
~M
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Day Three
Weight 276.2lb
Up just under a pound but, I'm starting hard core today on the fruits and water. Bring on the detox! Had a great night, last night, with new friends. Even Rick raved about Adam, one comment being, "He's a real cool guy!" So excited to have friends close by, with kids esentially the same age, with similar interests! Woodbecks, you're stuck with us!!! LOL
~M
Up just under a pound but, I'm starting hard core today on the fruits and water. Bring on the detox! Had a great night, last night, with new friends. Even Rick raved about Adam, one comment being, "He's a real cool guy!" So excited to have friends close by, with kids esentially the same age, with similar interests! Woodbecks, you're stuck with us!!! LOL
~M
Saturday, May 14, 2011
On to Day 2!
Weight: still 275.4lb
Had a good day yesterday. Bought a lot of fresh and some organic foods. Water bottles, a digital food scale, snack size baggies, etc to help us be successful on our journey. Thank you to everyone for your support! It is greatly appreciated!
~M
Had a good day yesterday. Bought a lot of fresh and some organic foods. Water bottles, a digital food scale, snack size baggies, etc to help us be successful on our journey. Thank you to everyone for your support! It is greatly appreciated!
~M
Friday, May 13, 2011
Day One!
Weight 275.4lb
Measurements
Neck 15.5"
Chest (across breasts) 47"
Chest (below) 42"
Waist 53"
Hips 56"
Thighs 31.5"
Calf 17.5"
Upper arm 16.5"
Forearm 14.5"
Now, I'm going to go crawl in a hole and diet!
~M
Measurements
Neck 15.5"
Chest (across breasts) 47"
Chest (below) 42"
Waist 53"
Hips 56"
Thighs 31.5"
Calf 17.5"
Upper arm 16.5"
Forearm 14.5"
~M
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Dr Approved!
I went and saw my doctor today. She has given me the go ahead! Rick and I will be starting our jouney this weekend!!
~M
~M
So it begins....
So, this is all new to me. I've never really considered myself an "open book." Carpe diem, right? I have a doctors appt in the am to discuss a weight loss plan. I have friends who've had great success with this diet and I've heard my share of skepticism from others. I'm debating not revealing "my diet" until I have some proven success (also, my way to drag you in!). Every diet works differently with each person. So how about a little history?!?!
My weight has always been a bone of contention with me. I don't believe that I was ever the "chubby" girl but, certain people made sure to let me know I wasn't "skinny." I remember being embarassed when my dress for Homecoming, my freshman year of hs, was a 12 when my mom was approx a size 6 or so and always a "tiny thing." {Granted, my mom is 5'2" and my father 6'4". I clearly have my father's genes at 5'9.5"!!} Of course, I look at that picture now and wonder what I was worried about? I'd love to be a size 12!
Few things will always be with me, some may consider it scarring of my emotions, and maybe it is! When I was about 10 or 12 I remember my maternal grandmother informing me I had a double chin. I was not fat, by any means, at either of those ages. Another memory I have that brings me great laughter is with both my grandmothers. I was preparing for my hs graduation and preparing 2 small frozen pizzas for lunch. My maternal gma made sure to let me know it wasn't healthy and that I was fat. My paternal gma chimed right in. I believe her words to my mat. gma were, "It's none of your damn business so shut up." It speaks volumes to the character of both women!
Fast forward 15yrs and I'm still struggling with my addiction to processed quick, frozen food, especially pizza. The most successful weight loss I've had in those 15 yrs was when I did WW in 2000-2001. I lost approx 75lbs, maybe more. Of course, I then met my husband and the comfortable love and over eating started to take over, that seems to occur in most relationships. The other great weight loss I've experienced was during pregnancy. I lost approx 25-30lb during my first daughters pregnancy, not to mention the added weight loss that delivery brings, only to gain it all back within 6mo-1yr post delivery. I had twins in April 2010 and lost 35lbs during the first 5mos, to gain it back the last few months. I esentially gained nothing during my pregnancy with the twins, in fact, I lost 5lbs instead. After delivery, I was thrilled with the scale for about 6mos. Then the weight starts slamming itself back on. In the past few months I've struggled to lose 10lbs. I am also hypothyroid which just makes it even harder to lose weight.
I went and purchased new summer crops this past weekend and was delighted to see that I needed a smaller size. This has created a fire in me. I want to be 2 sizes smaller....at least! Not a huge goal, a doable one. So, here goes me laying it all there.
Sep 1995, 17yrs, start of senior year 180lbs size, not sure
June 1996, 17yrs, graduation 220lbs size 18
Oct 2000, 22yrs 295ish lbs (ended 3yr 1st serious relationship)
May 2001, 22yrs 215lbs (began dating husband) size 18
Oct 2004, 26yrs wedding day 270lbs size 24
Jan 2007, 28yrs 317.4lbs size 28-30
May 2011, 32yrs 275ish lbs size 24
So, there you go. Balls to the wall out there. Here I am, take it or leave it. My husband and I are planning to do the same diet and start it together. I hope to document our journey and do it well! If anything, I hope this blog will help others to feel comfortable in their own skin. I believe women are beautiful, no matter their size. But, maybe that's something a "fat chick" says!!!
~M
My weight has always been a bone of contention with me. I don't believe that I was ever the "chubby" girl but, certain people made sure to let me know I wasn't "skinny." I remember being embarassed when my dress for Homecoming, my freshman year of hs, was a 12 when my mom was approx a size 6 or so and always a "tiny thing." {Granted, my mom is 5'2" and my father 6'4". I clearly have my father's genes at 5'9.5"!!} Of course, I look at that picture now and wonder what I was worried about? I'd love to be a size 12!
Few things will always be with me, some may consider it scarring of my emotions, and maybe it is! When I was about 10 or 12 I remember my maternal grandmother informing me I had a double chin. I was not fat, by any means, at either of those ages. Another memory I have that brings me great laughter is with both my grandmothers. I was preparing for my hs graduation and preparing 2 small frozen pizzas for lunch. My maternal gma made sure to let me know it wasn't healthy and that I was fat. My paternal gma chimed right in. I believe her words to my mat. gma were, "It's none of your damn business so shut up." It speaks volumes to the character of both women!
Fast forward 15yrs and I'm still struggling with my addiction to processed quick, frozen food, especially pizza. The most successful weight loss I've had in those 15 yrs was when I did WW in 2000-2001. I lost approx 75lbs, maybe more. Of course, I then met my husband and the comfortable love and over eating started to take over, that seems to occur in most relationships. The other great weight loss I've experienced was during pregnancy. I lost approx 25-30lb during my first daughters pregnancy, not to mention the added weight loss that delivery brings, only to gain it all back within 6mo-1yr post delivery. I had twins in April 2010 and lost 35lbs during the first 5mos, to gain it back the last few months. I esentially gained nothing during my pregnancy with the twins, in fact, I lost 5lbs instead. After delivery, I was thrilled with the scale for about 6mos. Then the weight starts slamming itself back on. In the past few months I've struggled to lose 10lbs. I am also hypothyroid which just makes it even harder to lose weight.
I went and purchased new summer crops this past weekend and was delighted to see that I needed a smaller size. This has created a fire in me. I want to be 2 sizes smaller....at least! Not a huge goal, a doable one. So, here goes me laying it all there.
Sep 1995, 17yrs, start of senior year 180lbs size, not sure
June 1996, 17yrs, graduation 220lbs size 18
Oct 2000, 22yrs 295ish lbs (ended 3yr 1st serious relationship)
May 2001, 22yrs 215lbs (began dating husband) size 18
Oct 2004, 26yrs wedding day 270lbs size 24
Jan 2007, 28yrs 317.4lbs size 28-30
May 2011, 32yrs 275ish lbs size 24
So, there you go. Balls to the wall out there. Here I am, take it or leave it. My husband and I are planning to do the same diet and start it together. I hope to document our journey and do it well! If anything, I hope this blog will help others to feel comfortable in their own skin. I believe women are beautiful, no matter their size. But, maybe that's something a "fat chick" says!!!
~M
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