Dec
Ready for Xmas 2011
I have to say that I had the best day today shopping with my cuz Cammie. We got some goodies, and got to spend quality time. I seriously can not imagine Christmas shopping without her. She is definitely my partner in crime, and I am so lucky to have her by my side. We may be cousins, but in my heart she is my sister.
That being said, I am officially ready for Christmas. I can not wait for the friends, family, and FOOD that goes along with the festivities!!! It is at times like this when I really reflect on the fact that even though life is crazy there are special people in it that make it worthwhile…
I am feeling quite fabulous and at peace… Now if only I could keep my cat out of the damn tree…LOL
Dec
[right]Hello everyone! What’s new in my world? Well today I went to the gym and got some awesome news and some bad news. The good news is that I have lost a total of 17 inches in the three months that I have been working with my personal trainer. I can fit into size 6 in Old Navy jeans!!
I am not completely celebrating, because I have lost a little bit of lean muscle mass along with the fat I wanted to lose. My BMI is still decent, but not near enough to my goal of 25% that I have in mind. Because of losing muscle, I am re evaluating my nutrition in order to get myself back on track. I really need to start taking vitamins, and on top of that I plan on making sure that I work with my Weight Watcher’s Leader to find the point level I should be at. I have to find the balance. It honestly doesn’t help that I do not get enough time to eat all that I should during my ten hour work shifts.
I will figure something out. Hey at least I am half the woman I used to be lol. 
Any how, I hope everyone has a fabulous week. I will blog atcha later!
Nov
This is My Now
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- Before
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- After
On January 10, 2011 I began my weight loss journey with Weight Watchers. My starting weight was 187 pounds, and I am proud to say today I am 147 pounds, and my BMI is 28. It is so weird that I just rejoined in October after two months absence, and I am already at my goal. I was so close when I stopped, and I am sooo glad that I got back on track again. No more weight roller coaster for me.
Up until yesterday, I have been focused on getting down to 130 pounds. Thanks to my Weight Watcher’s leader I now know that my goal should be healthy, and at 147 pounds I am healthy. I am setting my goal weight for 145 pounds next meeting before I get on the scale, so I can officially state my goal weight and start on the maintenance program. I still want to get my BMI down to 25, which is optimum for my age, but I can start the maintenance program while I continue to work on building lean muscle mass.
One thing that I definitely want to say to those who are trying to lose weight that kind of shocked me. My attitude about my body did not just change over night. I have always used big girl jokes about myself as a kind of self-deprecating armor. Just last week I got funny looks from a co-worker, because automatically I made a big girl joke about myself. Now that I have worked soo hard on the outside, it is time to take a look on the inside.
This morning I looked in the mirror… really looked at what I see. I see a healthy girl before me. No, I do not have a perfect body. Who does? The thing that matters is that I am happy and I am healthy.
With tears in my eyes, I want to thank my friends, certain close family members, and my Weight Watcher’s online (and meeting room)family for providing support for me when I needed it most. I love you all.
In the words of Jordan Sparks: “This is my now/ I am breathing in the moment / As I look around / Can’t believe the love I see / My fears behind me / Gone are the shadows of doubt / That was then / This is my now”
Tags: Diet, Family, Fitness, Friends, HealthNov
Twas The Day of my Weigh In
I originally posted this on my Weight Watchers Blog, but in honor of my cousin Cammie, I will share here as well.
It was the day of my weigh in
When all through the mall
Two cousins were shopping
When their stomachs began to call
No problem said I
Weight Watchers is on my side!
To TGI Friday’s we went inside
Ha Burgers!
Ha Fries!
You will not enlarge my thighs!
In grilled shrimp I will delight
But to my fright
20 Point Plus values
Sent me into flight!
A moral for us all:
Menus can be the trickiest foe of all. I think next time I will investigate nutritional facts before I walk in the door! I hope you all enjoyed my lil rhyme
Oct
Sunday Off!
I am super excited, because I never ever have Sundays off. This week I actually do! I usually have to work and do inventory. It is amazing to be able to sleep in…
I still have tons of plans though. I feel like cleaning the house has been put on the back burner every week, because I want to relax. I have fallen a little behind. So, I plan on sleeping in. Yet, I know I have work to do as well.
Either way tomorrow is going to rock! Plus, I have to say that I am more than a little happy to be out of work this early lol. Sure I had to start work at five a.m. to get out at one, but it was definitely worth it!! Happy weekend everyone : )
