Week 4 is officially over!
Week 4 results:
Weight Loss or Gain: -2.5lbs
Total Weight Loss (since beginning): -9.5lbs
Am I happy? You better freakin' believe it!! I actually may have lost 3 pounds this week but I don't want to get too excited so I put 2.5. Let me explain.
I always weigh in on a Wednesday morning before my shower. This morning, I decided to step on the scale before taking the dog out for a walk. I was down 2.5lbs. Woohoo!! I was so excited. Then I took the dog for a walk. Not too long of a walk, just about 20 minutes.
I got back home and decided to jump back on the scale before getting in the shower. I am not exactly sure why I did it but it may be because I actually didn't believe the 2.5lb loss. I actually thought it would be much less (maybe a 1lb or 0.5lb loss). So, much to my surprise, the scale showed a 3lb loss instead. What? Did that 20 minute walk just shave another 0.5lb off of me? Probably not.
I decided that I would be best to put down that I lost 2.5lbs as that is more realistic then 3lbs, isn't it?
Either way, I am stoked!! :)
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Copycat & A Shout Out
This will be a fairly short post. I just wanted to publicly (you know, because I have TONNES of readers) thank my friend (LG) at work. This morning we were talking about Fall jackets and I was complaining that I couldn't button mine up around my huge belly and that I was going to have to go and buy a new jacket for Fall. I also wanted to buy one that was warmer because the one I have been wearing is getting a little cool in the mornings.
She showed me the jacket she had just bought and the style was perfect for my body frame (especially the larger belly). It also had a liner on the inside which would keep me nice and warm for those mornings at the bus stop when it is 5 degrees. Brrr. Oh, and it also had a hood - something that was lacking in my current jacket. On those days where it is just raining lightly, it would be easier pulling the hood up then to yank out my umbrella!!
I told her how much I liked the jacket and semi-jokingly, I said "I may have to go out and buy one". The kind individual that she is, she told me that if I did it wouldn't matter. She would be okay with it.
Well, guess what I did last night? Yup, you guessed it. I was a complete copycat. I was out shopping last night for a few things and I popped into the store that she got her jacket at and bought one. The size was perfect, the price was right and it zipped up over my freakin' belly.
So, I would like to give a shout out to LG at work!! Thank you for letting me buy the same jacket you have. I am sorry but I really had to. It was very necessary!
Now I will go to work tomorrow morning with a nice, new jacket that I can zip up all the way (instead of only buttoning up the top two buttons) and I'll be perfectly warm at the bus stop too. Thanks!
She showed me the jacket she had just bought and the style was perfect for my body frame (especially the larger belly). It also had a liner on the inside which would keep me nice and warm for those mornings at the bus stop when it is 5 degrees. Brrr. Oh, and it also had a hood - something that was lacking in my current jacket. On those days where it is just raining lightly, it would be easier pulling the hood up then to yank out my umbrella!!
I told her how much I liked the jacket and semi-jokingly, I said "I may have to go out and buy one". The kind individual that she is, she told me that if I did it wouldn't matter. She would be okay with it.
Well, guess what I did last night? Yup, you guessed it. I was a complete copycat. I was out shopping last night for a few things and I popped into the store that she got her jacket at and bought one. The size was perfect, the price was right and it zipped up over my freakin' belly.
So, I would like to give a shout out to LG at work!! Thank you for letting me buy the same jacket you have. I am sorry but I really had to. It was very necessary!
Now I will go to work tomorrow morning with a nice, new jacket that I can zip up all the way (instead of only buttoning up the top two buttons) and I'll be perfectly warm at the bus stop too. Thanks!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Belly, belly go away....
This afternoon, while the girls were happily chanting the song "Rain, rain, go away", I was singing (in my head) "Belly, belly go away" but NOT to come back another day.
This damn belly of mine is getting in the way and I am not happy with it at all.
When I was younger (teenage years & my 20's) and I was unhappy with my weight I was still blessed with a rather flat tummy. My friends even commented on it. I wouldn't wear tummy shirts and show off my tummy or anything but it was still relatively flat. I still remember when body suits were in style (in my 20's) and I would wear jeans and a bodysuit to show off my flat tummy. Well, not these days!!!
I am now cursed with a rather large belly. I think it must have something to do with carrying two babies (at the same time). I managed to actually lose a lot of weight while off for a year on maternity leave and I ended up being smaller then I was pre-pregnancy. Unfortunately though, in the past 4 years, I have put on 50 pounds. Sadly, a lot of it, has gone to my belly. I think it is because that area of my body was so stretched out from being pregnant that it was a perfect area for all the extra fat to go.
While I know that this is the worst area to gain weight (so my doctor has reminded me), it is also a very uncomfortable area to gain weight too. Actually, it is rather embarrassing sometimes.
Let me give you some examples:
1. Today my girls and I decided to go outside in the driveway to play jump rope. I had to move my car onto the street so they could have more room. When I was done moving the car, I put the keys into my pocket. A short while later, while squatting down to help one of my girls fix something, my car started beeping at me. Yup, you heard it - my car beeped at me. Every time I leaned over to help her, my car would beep. My stupid belly fat kept rolling onto my car keys and hitting the "door lock" button on the key chain so the car would then in turn beep saying "yup, thanks for that, I am locked now"....over and over and over again!! Great party trick that is, eh?!
2. Awhile ago while I was getting my children dressed and ready for school, I decided that they were done needing my help and I would go and get myself changed and ready. It was a Friday which meant I could wear jeans to work. I managed to get my jeans and bra on before one of them yelled from the bathroom. I don't remember what the problem was (it wasn't an emergency I can assure you that) but it meant that I was in the bathroom, in front of the huge ass mirror in only a bra and jeans. I had to bend over for whatever reason and, well, sadly, while in a fitting pair of jeans, some of my belly fat decided to roll over my jeans. Not pretty. What was more embarrassing was my daughter, pointing to the roll saying "Mommy, what is that"? I still don't recall what I told her but I do remember thinking to myself "I hope she never has to learn first hand what this actually is".
3. Back to today. After dinner, the girls and I were about to go for our evening walk around the block. We have started doing this a few nights a week which we all really enjoy. Anyway, we were standing in front of the full-length mirror in the entrance and one of my daughters started showing me how she jumps skip rope, minus the skip rope of course. She then asked me to try. Well, I did. Thank god I was fully clothed and wearing a jacket because it was not pretty what my belly was doing when I was jumping up and down.
I could give you more examples but they are all rather embarrassing. Add to the fact that I can't zip or button up a lot of my jackets around my belly anymore. It sucks and is just one more reason why I need to lose this weight. As soon as possible.
Belly, belly, go away. Don't come back another day!
Belly, belly, go away. Don't come back another day!
This damn belly of mine is getting in the way and I am not happy with it at all.
When I was younger (teenage years & my 20's) and I was unhappy with my weight I was still blessed with a rather flat tummy. My friends even commented on it. I wouldn't wear tummy shirts and show off my tummy or anything but it was still relatively flat. I still remember when body suits were in style (in my 20's) and I would wear jeans and a bodysuit to show off my flat tummy. Well, not these days!!!
I am now cursed with a rather large belly. I think it must have something to do with carrying two babies (at the same time). I managed to actually lose a lot of weight while off for a year on maternity leave and I ended up being smaller then I was pre-pregnancy. Unfortunately though, in the past 4 years, I have put on 50 pounds. Sadly, a lot of it, has gone to my belly. I think it is because that area of my body was so stretched out from being pregnant that it was a perfect area for all the extra fat to go.
While I know that this is the worst area to gain weight (so my doctor has reminded me), it is also a very uncomfortable area to gain weight too. Actually, it is rather embarrassing sometimes.
Let me give you some examples:
1. Today my girls and I decided to go outside in the driveway to play jump rope. I had to move my car onto the street so they could have more room. When I was done moving the car, I put the keys into my pocket. A short while later, while squatting down to help one of my girls fix something, my car started beeping at me. Yup, you heard it - my car beeped at me. Every time I leaned over to help her, my car would beep. My stupid belly fat kept rolling onto my car keys and hitting the "door lock" button on the key chain so the car would then in turn beep saying "yup, thanks for that, I am locked now"....over and over and over again!! Great party trick that is, eh?!
2. Awhile ago while I was getting my children dressed and ready for school, I decided that they were done needing my help and I would go and get myself changed and ready. It was a Friday which meant I could wear jeans to work. I managed to get my jeans and bra on before one of them yelled from the bathroom. I don't remember what the problem was (it wasn't an emergency I can assure you that) but it meant that I was in the bathroom, in front of the huge ass mirror in only a bra and jeans. I had to bend over for whatever reason and, well, sadly, while in a fitting pair of jeans, some of my belly fat decided to roll over my jeans. Not pretty. What was more embarrassing was my daughter, pointing to the roll saying "Mommy, what is that"? I still don't recall what I told her but I do remember thinking to myself "I hope she never has to learn first hand what this actually is".
3. Back to today. After dinner, the girls and I were about to go for our evening walk around the block. We have started doing this a few nights a week which we all really enjoy. Anyway, we were standing in front of the full-length mirror in the entrance and one of my daughters started showing me how she jumps skip rope, minus the skip rope of course. She then asked me to try. Well, I did. Thank god I was fully clothed and wearing a jacket because it was not pretty what my belly was doing when I was jumping up and down.
I could give you more examples but they are all rather embarrassing. Add to the fact that I can't zip or button up a lot of my jackets around my belly anymore. It sucks and is just one more reason why I need to lose this weight. As soon as possible.
Belly, belly, go away. Don't come back another day!
Belly, belly, go away. Don't come back another day!
Saturday, October 15, 2011
A bite here, a bite there.....
For those of you who are parents, you are going to probably relate to my other problem. Well, I wouldn't call it a problem - it is more like another contributor to my weight gain over recent years.
Nibbling on my children's food.
I'll give you an example. Today I took my girls out to a restaurant for breakfast after they had their swimming lesson. I was good and I ordered a dry English Muffin (no butter) and two VERY hard boiled eggs. The girls each had an order of french toast and some fresh fruit. I finished my breakfast and felt satisfied with what I ate. Then the girls claimed that they were done and didn't want anymore. So, what did I do? Before the waitress came over to take the plates, I sat there picking at their french toast and syrup. To be fair, I only had about 6-8 bites but still, it is still 6-8 bites more than I needed.
This is a habit that I think is going to be hard to break. I know it isn't horribly, unhealthy food (i.e. french fries, chips etc) but still, it is extra calories that I really don't need. I don't need a few bites of whatever is left on their plate.
For those of you who are parents, do you do this? If so, do you know why we do this?
For me, I wonder if it is because I was raised in a house where I was told to eat everything that was put on my plate. I think it is a generation thing because a lot of my friends tell me their parents were the same. I have read that children actually know when they are full and satisfied so, at a very young age, I decided not to make my children eat everything on their plate. If they feel full and they tell me they have had enough, I believe them. I don't make them stuff anymore in. Instead, I take the plate away but then what do I do? I go and take a few bites before turfing the rest in the garbage.
There, I admit it, I am a "pick at my children's plate when they are done" addict. Now that I have admitted it and come out of the closet, maybe I can do something about it. Maybe the next time I see food left on their plate and I am bringing it to the kitchen, I'll remember this entry in my blog. Then maybe I will go directly to the garbage and not let any of it make its' way into my mouth!
Aw, crap, I am making homemade macaroni and cheese tonight. My girls love it but there is always some left in their bowl because they ask for seconds but don't ever finish their seconds. Perhaps tonight I'll make their second helping just enough for a bite or two so they'll eat it!! There's an idea!
BTW, I should note that every single day when I fill out my spreadsheet on how many points/calories I have eaten, there is always a little entry that says "nibbles on girls' food". I usually calculate it as 2-4 points. At least I am actually counting it instead of forgetting about it.
Nibbling on my children's food.
I'll give you an example. Today I took my girls out to a restaurant for breakfast after they had their swimming lesson. I was good and I ordered a dry English Muffin (no butter) and two VERY hard boiled eggs. The girls each had an order of french toast and some fresh fruit. I finished my breakfast and felt satisfied with what I ate. Then the girls claimed that they were done and didn't want anymore. So, what did I do? Before the waitress came over to take the plates, I sat there picking at their french toast and syrup. To be fair, I only had about 6-8 bites but still, it is still 6-8 bites more than I needed.
This is a habit that I think is going to be hard to break. I know it isn't horribly, unhealthy food (i.e. french fries, chips etc) but still, it is extra calories that I really don't need. I don't need a few bites of whatever is left on their plate.
For those of you who are parents, do you do this? If so, do you know why we do this?
For me, I wonder if it is because I was raised in a house where I was told to eat everything that was put on my plate. I think it is a generation thing because a lot of my friends tell me their parents were the same. I have read that children actually know when they are full and satisfied so, at a very young age, I decided not to make my children eat everything on their plate. If they feel full and they tell me they have had enough, I believe them. I don't make them stuff anymore in. Instead, I take the plate away but then what do I do? I go and take a few bites before turfing the rest in the garbage.
There, I admit it, I am a "pick at my children's plate when they are done" addict. Now that I have admitted it and come out of the closet, maybe I can do something about it. Maybe the next time I see food left on their plate and I am bringing it to the kitchen, I'll remember this entry in my blog. Then maybe I will go directly to the garbage and not let any of it make its' way into my mouth!
Aw, crap, I am making homemade macaroni and cheese tonight. My girls love it but there is always some left in their bowl because they ask for seconds but don't ever finish their seconds. Perhaps tonight I'll make their second helping just enough for a bite or two so they'll eat it!! There's an idea!
BTW, I should note that every single day when I fill out my spreadsheet on how many points/calories I have eaten, there is always a little entry that says "nibbles on girls' food". I usually calculate it as 2-4 points. At least I am actually counting it instead of forgetting about it.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
My Thoughts on "The Biggest Loser"
I have never watched an entire season of "The Biggest Loser" but I have caught snippets of episodes over the years. Last season I saw the final show where they showed how much everyone lost from the beginning of the season until the end. It was pretty awesome. I didn't know any of the contestants but some of their stories were very inspirational.
Since starting this new journey (losing 40lbs by 40), I decided to PVR this season to see what it is all about. I know the show isn't completely realistic. We don't all have a personal trainer who kicks our asses on a daily basis. We don't all own a private gym or an Olympic size swimming pool and I am sure most of us do not (can not) work out 6-8 hours per day. This I know. What is real though is that these are individuals with real problems and real lives and that have huge weight issues.
The episode I am currently watching is making me cry. One of the teams won a challenge and the prize was to be able to chat via video with their family. Most of them have children which is why it is hitting so close to home for me.
There are many reasons why I want to lose weight (hmmm....maybe I should start a new post on ALL the reasons why) but one of the main reasons is my children. I want to be a good role model for them. I want them to see Mommy as a healthy adult who makes good choices in life. I am a firm believer in leading by example which is why my girls have rarely seen me eat something that is considered unhealthy. They have actually even seen me complete a 5K run (in October 2009 - another topic for another day). I still remember for months afterwards, whenever they would see someone running they would say "Mommy, that person is running just like you" or "Mommy, when we grow up, can we run with you"? I felt so proud. I want them to say these things to me again. I want them to run like me and run with me when they get bigger.
{BTW, for what it's worth - I know I haven't told anyone how much I weigh (yet) but I will say that I do weigh less then all of the contestants that are on there. I am not saying this as a "pat on the back" or "good for me", I am just stating a fact in case you were wondering!!}
So, regardless of whether I can completely relate to all of the contestants, I can relate to how they feel about their families, specifically their children. Just like the contestants, I want to lose weight and be healthier for my children. I want to be a good role model and I want to live a VERY long life so I can see them grow up. To me, this is one of the main reasons, as a parent, to lose weight, exercise and be healthy. I love my children more than anything and I would do anything for them. They deserve to have a Mommy who does everything she can to lose weight, have more energy, and be a good role model. I owe it to them.
I haven't set my sights on another 5k just yet but when I do, I know they'll be out there cheering me on at the finish line. And down the road, I am sure the 3 of us will be finishing a race together! I look forward to it.
Since starting this new journey (losing 40lbs by 40), I decided to PVR this season to see what it is all about. I know the show isn't completely realistic. We don't all have a personal trainer who kicks our asses on a daily basis. We don't all own a private gym or an Olympic size swimming pool and I am sure most of us do not (can not) work out 6-8 hours per day. This I know. What is real though is that these are individuals with real problems and real lives and that have huge weight issues.
The episode I am currently watching is making me cry. One of the teams won a challenge and the prize was to be able to chat via video with their family. Most of them have children which is why it is hitting so close to home for me.
There are many reasons why I want to lose weight (hmmm....maybe I should start a new post on ALL the reasons why) but one of the main reasons is my children. I want to be a good role model for them. I want them to see Mommy as a healthy adult who makes good choices in life. I am a firm believer in leading by example which is why my girls have rarely seen me eat something that is considered unhealthy. They have actually even seen me complete a 5K run (in October 2009 - another topic for another day). I still remember for months afterwards, whenever they would see someone running they would say "Mommy, that person is running just like you" or "Mommy, when we grow up, can we run with you"? I felt so proud. I want them to say these things to me again. I want them to run like me and run with me when they get bigger.
{BTW, for what it's worth - I know I haven't told anyone how much I weigh (yet) but I will say that I do weigh less then all of the contestants that are on there. I am not saying this as a "pat on the back" or "good for me", I am just stating a fact in case you were wondering!!}
So, regardless of whether I can completely relate to all of the contestants, I can relate to how they feel about their families, specifically their children. Just like the contestants, I want to lose weight and be healthier for my children. I want to be a good role model and I want to live a VERY long life so I can see them grow up. To me, this is one of the main reasons, as a parent, to lose weight, exercise and be healthy. I love my children more than anything and I would do anything for them. They deserve to have a Mommy who does everything she can to lose weight, have more energy, and be a good role model. I owe it to them.
I haven't set my sights on another 5k just yet but when I do, I know they'll be out there cheering me on at the finish line. And down the road, I am sure the 3 of us will be finishing a race together! I look forward to it.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Week 3 Results
Week 3 is officially over!
Week 3 results:
Weight Loss or Gain: -1.5
Total Weight Loss (since beginning): -7
I have to say, I am quite excited about that number for a few reasons:
Reason #1: A loss is a loss, right?
Reason #2: A 1.5 loss on week 3 is higher then I would have expected. I usually lose more for Week 1 & 2 and then Week 3 I either stay the same or sometimes gain.
Reason #3: That lovely female yucky visitor is coming soon which makes me bloat and feel 10 pounds heavier. I just assumed that heavy feeling would show up on the scale today. Glad it didn't.
Reason #4: Thanksgiving dinner was only a few days ago where I stuffed myself with delicious Tofurky, mashed potatoes and veggies smothered in gravy. I had a relatively healthy dessert which I will chat about in another post. I also consumed 3 delicious glasses of wine over the course of the evening.
Reason #5: Mint Girl Guide Cookies. Even though I said I don't have much of a sweet tooth, my children are selling those nasty little temptations for the first time. Being the supportive Mommy that I am, I bought a box. Those damn things were calling my names on a few separate occasions this week.
Anyway, even with all those reasons I just listed, I tracked all my points (even those damn, little minty temptations) and I actually stayed in my target point range every single day!!
Lordy, Lordy is a very happy girl this week!!
BTW, if you are wondering how many points are in the Mint Girl Guide cookies, it is 3 points for 2 cookies.
Week 3 results:
Weight Loss or Gain: -1.5
Total Weight Loss (since beginning): -7
I have to say, I am quite excited about that number for a few reasons:
Reason #1: A loss is a loss, right?
Reason #2: A 1.5 loss on week 3 is higher then I would have expected. I usually lose more for Week 1 & 2 and then Week 3 I either stay the same or sometimes gain.
Reason #3: That lovely female yucky visitor is coming soon which makes me bloat and feel 10 pounds heavier. I just assumed that heavy feeling would show up on the scale today. Glad it didn't.
Reason #4: Thanksgiving dinner was only a few days ago where I stuffed myself with delicious Tofurky, mashed potatoes and veggies smothered in gravy. I had a relatively healthy dessert which I will chat about in another post. I also consumed 3 delicious glasses of wine over the course of the evening.
Reason #5: Mint Girl Guide Cookies. Even though I said I don't have much of a sweet tooth, my children are selling those nasty little temptations for the first time. Being the supportive Mommy that I am, I bought a box. Those damn things were calling my names on a few separate occasions this week.
Anyway, even with all those reasons I just listed, I tracked all my points (even those damn, little minty temptations) and I actually stayed in my target point range every single day!!
Lordy, Lordy is a very happy girl this week!!
BTW, if you are wondering how many points are in the Mint Girl Guide cookies, it is 3 points for 2 cookies.
Friday, October 07, 2011
Mmmmm...it's "Tofurky" time in Canada!!
It is Thanksgiving weekend this weekend in Canada!!
For most of you, Thanksgiving dinner is the time to fill your little bellies with turkey and stuffing and all the fixin's!
For me (and a few other lovely people I know), Thanksgiving means Tofurky!! I guess we can eat it at other times of year as well but it is mandatory for us to have on Thanksgiving (and Christmas) dinner.
I was introduced to Tofurky about 8 years ago by a friend. I was telling her that I just didn't understand all the hype about Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. For years (alright, decades) people around me would talk about their holiday meal and it was almost as if their eyes would light up. I just didn't get it.
Besides being a vegetarian for 20+ years, I am also allergic to poultry. My family discovered this allergy when I was about 7 or 8 years old. That meant, at a very young age, I was no longer allowed to have turkey, turkey gravy or the delicious turkey dressing that everyone else around me was having. Apparently, my Mom makes the best dressing/stuffing!!
So, from the age of 7 or 8 and until I was vegetarian, my Mom would usually make a small ham so I could have some of that. It really wasn't the same. Then, after becoming vegetarian in my teens, my holiday meal was usually a pasta dish or some other vegetarian dish that didn't take too long to prepare. At the end of the meal, I just didn't seem as satisfied as the other dinner guests. I didn't get the same pleasure out of the meal as everyone else did.
That eventually all changed. Fastforward to 2003 when I cooked my first ever Tofurky. I can't recall if it was Thanksgiving or Christmas but that really doesn't matter. What does matter is my meal. OH MY GOD - my meal. I finally got it. I finally got what all the fuss was about. Here I was with a full plate of food that looked just like everyone elses. I had a slice of tofurky, some vegetarian tofurky dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and vegetarian gravy. I ate every last bite and sat there with a silly grin on my face. I finally understood it. I don't know how to describe it but I guess I don't have to. You all understand. Whether it be turkey or Tofurky, a holiday meal surrounded by people that you love, is just a wonderful feeling!!
If you want to find out more about the amazing Tofurky products, you can check them out here: Tofurky Products. They have a lot of other products besides a Tofurky roast.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all my Canadian friends and family. I hope you have a lovely weekend surrounded by loved ones.
For those in Ottawa, get your butts outdoors. It is supposed to be a beautiful Fall weekend!
For most of you, Thanksgiving dinner is the time to fill your little bellies with turkey and stuffing and all the fixin's!
For me (and a few other lovely people I know), Thanksgiving means Tofurky!! I guess we can eat it at other times of year as well but it is mandatory for us to have on Thanksgiving (and Christmas) dinner.
I was introduced to Tofurky about 8 years ago by a friend. I was telling her that I just didn't understand all the hype about Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. For years (alright, decades) people around me would talk about their holiday meal and it was almost as if their eyes would light up. I just didn't get it.
Besides being a vegetarian for 20+ years, I am also allergic to poultry. My family discovered this allergy when I was about 7 or 8 years old. That meant, at a very young age, I was no longer allowed to have turkey, turkey gravy or the delicious turkey dressing that everyone else around me was having. Apparently, my Mom makes the best dressing/stuffing!!
So, from the age of 7 or 8 and until I was vegetarian, my Mom would usually make a small ham so I could have some of that. It really wasn't the same. Then, after becoming vegetarian in my teens, my holiday meal was usually a pasta dish or some other vegetarian dish that didn't take too long to prepare. At the end of the meal, I just didn't seem as satisfied as the other dinner guests. I didn't get the same pleasure out of the meal as everyone else did.
That eventually all changed. Fastforward to 2003 when I cooked my first ever Tofurky. I can't recall if it was Thanksgiving or Christmas but that really doesn't matter. What does matter is my meal. OH MY GOD - my meal. I finally got it. I finally got what all the fuss was about. Here I was with a full plate of food that looked just like everyone elses. I had a slice of tofurky, some vegetarian tofurky dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and vegetarian gravy. I ate every last bite and sat there with a silly grin on my face. I finally understood it. I don't know how to describe it but I guess I don't have to. You all understand. Whether it be turkey or Tofurky, a holiday meal surrounded by people that you love, is just a wonderful feeling!!
If you want to find out more about the amazing Tofurky products, you can check them out here: Tofurky Products. They have a lot of other products besides a Tofurky roast.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all my Canadian friends and family. I hope you have a lovely weekend surrounded by loved ones.
For those in Ottawa, get your butts outdoors. It is supposed to be a beautiful Fall weekend!
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Week 2 Results
Week 2 is officially over!
Week 2 results:
Weight Loss or Gain: -1.5
Total Weight Loss (since beginning): -5.5
While I am not overly excited about the loss and I really wish it was more (like 10lbs...hahaha), I have to be realistic. I can't lose big numbers every week. I also have to remind myself that there will be weeks where I won't lose any and I may even gain a pound (or two). I just have to look at the BIG picture. Please, to all of you who read this, remind me of this when I have a bad week or even a few bad weeks. I must look at the big picture!!
Week 2 results:
Weight Loss or Gain: -1.5
Total Weight Loss (since beginning): -5.5
While I am not overly excited about the loss and I really wish it was more (like 10lbs...hahaha), I have to be realistic. I can't lose big numbers every week. I also have to remind myself that there will be weeks where I won't lose any and I may even gain a pound (or two). I just have to look at the BIG picture. Please, to all of you who read this, remind me of this when I have a bad week or even a few bad weeks. I must look at the big picture!!
Monday, October 03, 2011
Poopy Soupy
Even though I don't eat particularly unhealthy, I am wise enough to know that I can always make some small improvements in my diet. One of these improvements would be to add more variety in what I eat on a weekly basis. In the past, I have been successful in my weight loss when I have attempted to keep things interesting by trying out new recipes.
So, in my efforts to try to add more variety to my meals and to try to make more homemade meals, I decided to try another new soup recipe over the weekend. It was a potato soup recipe that I have been eyeing for awhile on a blog that I follow. When I say "follow", unfortunately that doesn't mean that I have actually tried any of the recipes (yet). I have been reading the blog for a couple of years now and have printed off numerous recipes that I want to try. They are all low-fat (or fat-free) and vegetarian (actually they are vegan but I wouldn't need to make them all completely vegan). I promise I will share this blog with you another day but I really don’t want my first link to her site to be in a blog entry entitled "Poopy Soupy".
So, as I said, I decided to try making another soup yesterday. It was a potato soup recipe and it had very few ingredients so I figured, "what the heck", it won't take me long and the kiddies are happily playing with their toys in their playroom. It took about 45 minutes from start to finish which may sound long but that included peeling the potatoes, waiting for them to boil (20 minutes) then waiting for them to simmer with the broth and spices (15 minutes) etc. It wasn't as if I was standing there in the kitchen for 45 minutes.
So, at the point where the soup was simmering, I noticed an odd smell when I lifted the lid of the pot. I thought to myself that it must be something about the mixture of the spices and that it would go away once the soup was mixed together in the blender. Once the soup was completely done, I poured myself a bowl to try. Before the soup even entered my mouth, that pungent smell hit me again. There is no other way of describing it other than saying that it smelt like manure. Really, it did (to me at least). The kids didn't notice it (thank god) but I sure did. I struggled trying to eat the entire bowl but besides the smell of manure, it still tasted good. I guess I convinced myself that since there wasn't actually manure in it, then it was fine!!
I still wanted to find out what the smell was. I made my way back to the kitchen and sniffed the rosemary. It smelt fine. Then I sniffed the container with the vegetable broth. It smelt fine. Then I sniffed the white pepper. OMG!! OMG!! OMG!! It absolutely reeked. Manure is still the only way I can describe the smell. Why the heck does my white pepper smell like manure? There was no time for me to do anymore investigating as we were heading out shortly to run errands so I decided I would just come back to it later.
Later that evening I decided to search Google for the answer because I couldn't figure it out. Well, wouldn't you know it, I am not the only person in this world who finds that white pepper smells like manure. There were posts and threads and other discussions about it. I will admit that I am probably in a very teeny minority who thinks this but at least I am not alone.
Now I need to figure out what to do with my leftover Poopy Soupy!!
So, in my efforts to try to add more variety to my meals and to try to make more homemade meals, I decided to try another new soup recipe over the weekend. It was a potato soup recipe that I have been eyeing for awhile on a blog that I follow. When I say "follow", unfortunately that doesn't mean that I have actually tried any of the recipes (yet). I have been reading the blog for a couple of years now and have printed off numerous recipes that I want to try. They are all low-fat (or fat-free) and vegetarian (actually they are vegan but I wouldn't need to make them all completely vegan). I promise I will share this blog with you another day but I really don’t want my first link to her site to be in a blog entry entitled "Poopy Soupy".
So, as I said, I decided to try making another soup yesterday. It was a potato soup recipe and it had very few ingredients so I figured, "what the heck", it won't take me long and the kiddies are happily playing with their toys in their playroom. It took about 45 minutes from start to finish which may sound long but that included peeling the potatoes, waiting for them to boil (20 minutes) then waiting for them to simmer with the broth and spices (15 minutes) etc. It wasn't as if I was standing there in the kitchen for 45 minutes.
So, at the point where the soup was simmering, I noticed an odd smell when I lifted the lid of the pot. I thought to myself that it must be something about the mixture of the spices and that it would go away once the soup was mixed together in the blender. Once the soup was completely done, I poured myself a bowl to try. Before the soup even entered my mouth, that pungent smell hit me again. There is no other way of describing it other than saying that it smelt like manure. Really, it did (to me at least). The kids didn't notice it (thank god) but I sure did. I struggled trying to eat the entire bowl but besides the smell of manure, it still tasted good. I guess I convinced myself that since there wasn't actually manure in it, then it was fine!!
I still wanted to find out what the smell was. I made my way back to the kitchen and sniffed the rosemary. It smelt fine. Then I sniffed the container with the vegetable broth. It smelt fine. Then I sniffed the white pepper. OMG!! OMG!! OMG!! It absolutely reeked. Manure is still the only way I can describe the smell. Why the heck does my white pepper smell like manure? There was no time for me to do anymore investigating as we were heading out shortly to run errands so I decided I would just come back to it later.
Later that evening I decided to search Google for the answer because I couldn't figure it out. Well, wouldn't you know it, I am not the only person in this world who finds that white pepper smells like manure. There were posts and threads and other discussions about it. I will admit that I am probably in a very teeny minority who thinks this but at least I am not alone.
Now I need to figure out what to do with my leftover Poopy Soupy!!
Sunday, October 02, 2011
OMG!! The vegetable burger is how much?
So tonight we were at Kelsey's for dinner. It is not my favourite restaurant in the world but the kids like it and there are some relatively healthier options on their menu (or so I thought there would be).
It wasn't a definite that we were going out to dinner so I hadn't saved myself a tonne of points/calories for a huge, high calorie/high fat meal. I really should have planned in advance just in case.
I decide on the way there that I'll just get a salad with a glass of water with lemon (as opposed to a glass of wine or other alcoholic beverage). When we got there and I checked out the salad options on their menu, I was definitely disappointed. There were only 4 salads to choose from and even their garden salad sounded awful (who puts raisins in a garden salad)?! I wish restaurants would just have a regular garden salad chock full of all veggies imaginable. You know, like the one you would make at home - lettuce, celery, cucumbers, carrots, peppers etc. So, I opted for the vegetable burger with a salad on the side. I figured that it couldn't be too high in points/calories, could it?
WRONG!! Bad choice!
I enjoyed the burger and the salad and stayed away from the desserts. I don't usually have desserts at restaurants anyways but sometimes it is tempting! When I got home, I decided to check out the nutritional info of the vegetable burger on the Kelsey's website and then plugged the info (fat, carbs, protein & fibre) into the Weight Watchers calculator: 22 points. OMG, 22? That is almost all of my daily points/calories. Are you freakin' serious? Here I was thinking that I was choosing a "healthier option" and the thing turns out to be loaded in tonnes of fat (I can't remember how many grams but I think it was over 30). Frig.
I definitely see trips to Kelsey's in the future because the kiddies like it. I'll just have to check out what other vegetarian options they have and go from there.
Oh, and by the way, if you are wondering why I keep referring to points/calories it is because a lot of you may not know what the point system is all about. The points are calculated taking into consideration the fat, carbs, protein and fibre. Even though they don't calculate the actual calories, I believe the allotted points a person is given in a day is the equivalent of the amount of calories a person should consume in a day. Not to say that I am supposed to have 29 calories a day but 29 points is probably the equivalent of how many calories I should eat (based on weight and age).
Good night.
Friday, September 30, 2011
The Elephant in the Room
From Wikipedia: "Elephant in the room" is an English metaphorical idiom for an obvious truth that is being ignored or goes unaddressed. The idiomatic expression also applies to an obvious problem or risk no one wants to discuss.
I find this expression quite appropriate when it comes to describing how I feel a lot of the time when I am in social situations (specifically the second sentence in the Wikipedia description above). I have actually felt this way a lot over the past couple of decades in various situations.
I am not saying that I am an actual problem that others do not want to discuss and I am not saying that I actually look like an elephant but seeing as the elephant is one of the larger land mammals, I feel like I can relate.
Let me explain.
I have always had a very poor opinion of myself and my weight. I have been like this most of my life starting in my teen years. I have also always compared myself to others around me. Don't ask me why but I have. To give you an example, when I am in a room with strangers, I usually look around the room and realize that I am one of (if not THE) biggest person in the room. I still do it to this day. When take public transportation to work, I look around and think to myself "OMG, I am the biggest person on this bus" (sometimes I am not THE biggest but I am one of the biggest). If I am in a bar or restaurant, I notice it too. If I am at a big social gathering (i.e. wedding, shower etc) I look around and notice the exact same thing. And now that I have put on so much weight in the past few years, I have realized that at work, I am the biggest employee in my department.
You know what? This feeling SUCKS. It absolutely sucks. I don't need to be the smallest or the prettiest but I really just want to be an average size again. I have been average-sized before and I want to be average-sized again. That really isn't too much to ask for, is it?
For those of you who are already reading my blog (I did send it to a few select people), I did warn you that this blog was going to be honest and very personal. Next time you are with me in a large group setting and you see me looking around the room when we first get there then you will probably know what I am doing. Don't worry, I won't do it the entire time we are there. It usually just takes me a few seconds to quickly scan the room. Hopefully in the not so distant future though when you are with me, and I look around the room, I will get a little smile or smirk on my face! Then you can be pretty certain that I have determined that I am not THE biggest or even one of the biggest in that room. At that point, "average-sized me" will have arrived!!
Here is looking forward to average-sized me!
I find this expression quite appropriate when it comes to describing how I feel a lot of the time when I am in social situations (specifically the second sentence in the Wikipedia description above). I have actually felt this way a lot over the past couple of decades in various situations.
I am not saying that I am an actual problem that others do not want to discuss and I am not saying that I actually look like an elephant but seeing as the elephant is one of the larger land mammals, I feel like I can relate.
Let me explain.
I have always had a very poor opinion of myself and my weight. I have been like this most of my life starting in my teen years. I have also always compared myself to others around me. Don't ask me why but I have. To give you an example, when I am in a room with strangers, I usually look around the room and realize that I am one of (if not THE) biggest person in the room. I still do it to this day. When take public transportation to work, I look around and think to myself "OMG, I am the biggest person on this bus" (sometimes I am not THE biggest but I am one of the biggest). If I am in a bar or restaurant, I notice it too. If I am at a big social gathering (i.e. wedding, shower etc) I look around and notice the exact same thing. And now that I have put on so much weight in the past few years, I have realized that at work, I am the biggest employee in my department.
You know what? This feeling SUCKS. It absolutely sucks. I don't need to be the smallest or the prettiest but I really just want to be an average size again. I have been average-sized before and I want to be average-sized again. That really isn't too much to ask for, is it?
For those of you who are already reading my blog (I did send it to a few select people), I did warn you that this blog was going to be honest and very personal. Next time you are with me in a large group setting and you see me looking around the room when we first get there then you will probably know what I am doing. Don't worry, I won't do it the entire time we are there. It usually just takes me a few seconds to quickly scan the room. Hopefully in the not so distant future though when you are with me, and I look around the room, I will get a little smile or smirk on my face! Then you can be pretty certain that I have determined that I am not THE biggest or even one of the biggest in that room. At that point, "average-sized me" will have arrived!!
Here is looking forward to average-sized me!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Week 1 Results
The first week of my weight loss journey is now over. Did I find it hard? Well, it had a few challenges (as you may have read) but I didn't find it too hard.
First Week 1 Results: Down 4 pounds
Should I celebrate? While I am happy with the results, I don't see a need to celebrate. In the past, I have been able to fluctuate 5-6 pounds in a week (and often) so, while this 4 pound loss is lovely, I won't be celebrating just yet.
My next step in this journey is to sign up for the gym at my work. I was a member at the gym 2 years ago and I really enjoyed it. The treadmill in that gym is where I completed my Couch to 5K (C25K) program. I also took part in a few 5k organized runs (i.e. Breast Cancer Run, Santa Shuffle) after learning how to run on the treadmill. Anyway, I ended up cancelling my membership after about 6 months when they increased the prices and no longer accepted monthly installments. The price got a bit too high for me in my current financial situation. It still is a bit high but I decided that I was worth the $300 every 6 months and my health, overall well being and mental state deserved it!
Now if I can just remember to bring my cheque book to work to pay for this. I am starting in October so it looks like next week I'll be back to lugging my towels and gym clothes back and forth on the bus. Fun times!
First Week 1 Results: Down 4 pounds
Should I celebrate? While I am happy with the results, I don't see a need to celebrate. In the past, I have been able to fluctuate 5-6 pounds in a week (and often) so, while this 4 pound loss is lovely, I won't be celebrating just yet.
My next step in this journey is to sign up for the gym at my work. I was a member at the gym 2 years ago and I really enjoyed it. The treadmill in that gym is where I completed my Couch to 5K (C25K) program. I also took part in a few 5k organized runs (i.e. Breast Cancer Run, Santa Shuffle) after learning how to run on the treadmill. Anyway, I ended up cancelling my membership after about 6 months when they increased the prices and no longer accepted monthly installments. The price got a bit too high for me in my current financial situation. It still is a bit high but I decided that I was worth the $300 every 6 months and my health, overall well being and mental state deserved it!
Now if I can just remember to bring my cheque book to work to pay for this. I am starting in October so it looks like next week I'll be back to lugging my towels and gym clothes back and forth on the bus. Fun times!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Challenge # 3 & A Fantastic Recipe
Seriously? Week # 1 and I am already on to Challenge # 3? Yup, you got it. I am just a sucker for punishment - maybe I shouldn't have started this weight loss journey the day of my birthday. Didn't I know that there would be celebrating?
So, tonight was my birthday dinner with my family. I call this Challenge # 3 because my Mom makes some awesome vegetarian dishes for me but, unfortunately, a lot of it is not very low in points (i.e. hashbrown casserole, broccoli/cauliflower/cheese dish etc). Being the supportive Mom that she is, she asked me in advance what I wanted to eat for my birthday dinner. It didn't take me long to decide on an old Weight Watchers' recipe that I had, eggplant parmesan. She has made it a few times too and we all love it (except one of my children who I call "Miss Picky Pants" but that is another story for another day). In addition to making me dinner, my Mom wanted to get a cake. I politely told her that it was not necessary because I didn't need it (no one else really did either) and I would be fine with sticking a candle in my eggplant parmesan if they needed sing me "Happy Birthday"!
Luckily Challenge # 3 wasn't too difficult of a challenge, phew! My sister did bring wine but I had figured that she would so I made sure to save a few extra points in the day for the glass of wine. It was my birthday celebration so I think I deserved it.
Now, on to the recipe that I mentioned in the title. I am sure you would have guessed that it would be the "Eggplant Parmesan" that I had for my birthday dinner. That would be a very good guess but it is actually the wrong one (sorry). I will share that recipe on another day when I have it in front of me and I can locate the nutritional information. I wanted to share a completely different recipe with you instead because it is one that I decided to try today.
I have been drooling over healthy soup recipes for a few years now and I had never made one, up until today. A week or so ago, I found a delicious looking recipe for "Cream of Broccoli" soup that was low in fat, high in protein & fibre and low in points (bonus). Seeing as broccoli was on sale for $0.99 at my local Farm Boy I decided now was the perfect time considering the recipe calls for 10 cups of broccoli!! Here is the recipe:
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Ingredients:
10 cups of broccoli
1 medium spanish onion, chopped
1.5 tbsp margarine
2 cartons of vegetable (or beef) broth
2 cans of white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Sautee onions and margarine in a pot until golden.
Add broccoli and broth and bring to a boil.
Cook until broccoli is tender.
Add salt & pepper to taste.
Add white kidney beans and cook until beans are warm.
Fill blender until about 1/2 full and mix on low.
Blend whole pot.
Freezes great.
Nutritional Info (per 1 cup serving):
Protein = 5gr
Carb = 10 gr
Fibre = 10+ gr
Fat = 1 gr
Points Plus = 1 point
A few notes from me:
I used low sodium vegetable broth and I found the soup a little bland. Next time I may use regular sodium broth. I will also add some garlic and celery to the onion while it is cooking to add some more flavour.
I was able to get 8 x 2 cup servings into containers for lunches at work.
Enjoy!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Challenge # 2 - Movie Night at My House
(Yawn! It is very late and I should be going to bed)
It is only Week # 1 of my weight loss journey and tonight, I was already faced with Challenge # 2. A couple of days ago I had my first challenge on my weight loss journey and I solved that little challenge but tonight, I was faced with yet another!
The challenge - I invited a few friends over to my place tonight to watch the movie "Bridesmaids".
Before I get to Challenge # 2, I have to explain how I came about owning the movie "Bridesmaids" which had just been released on DVD. One of my fantastic friends called me the day of my birthday and while chatting we discussed my new journey that I am undertaking. She is a very supportive friend but did ask about wine consumption because when we get together we do like to have a glass of wine (or two)! I explained to her that there was no way in h*ll that I would be giving wine up completely but that I would be careful of how much and how often I consume it. Little did I know, she had actually planned on getting me a bottle of wine for my birthday. She quickly changed her plans and decided to pick me up the new movie that I had been raving about (I had already seen it in the theatre and told her how hilarious it was). She so graciously brought it over that night and I was absolutely thrilled. As much as I love wine, the movie was a much better gift.
Now, back to Challenge # 2. Why do you think watching a movie at my place would be a challenge? I am not a big junk food eater or chip eater and I don't usually have the stuff in my house but when I have friends over for movies, someone usually brings a bag of something (nachos, Smart Food, chips etc). Also, someone usually brings a bottle of wine. Being that it was a Saturday, my points consumption was already a bit on the higher side by the time dinner was over (breakfast with my children, lunch with my children, dinner with my children etc). I had to be upfront and honest to my friend and told her about my journey and my concerns of having all these temptations in my house during my first week. She completely understood and said that it would be a wine-free night (boohoo) and she would bring over a healthy snack.
Fast forward to 8pm when they show up on my door step with a non-fat Chai Latte for each of us from the new coffee shop around the corner and a plate of carrots and hummus!! I chuckled at the site of her with the carrots (instead of a bag of Smart Food popcorn) but I loved her for being so supportive.
To my dear friend with the carrots: you know me, I have to be very strict at the beginning but we'll be having a glass of wine together again in no time!!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Challenge # 1 - My Birthday Lunch
As you know, it was my 39th birthday yesterday. A few of my friends at work like to get together for lunch for each other's birthdays. The routine is to go to a restaurant that is within walking distance to our work. A few weeks ago when we discussed my birthday lunch, we decided we would go to a delicious restaurant called "Aroma Meze" the day after my birthday. It is a lovely, little restaurant that serves small plates of various Greek dishes. They give you a menu with approximately 20-25 choices and you choose 4 which are then served to you in smaller portions so you can sample the dishes (as opposed to having a big dish of just one selection). I really do love the food there and it has been a really long time since I have been there so I was really looking forward to going.
Unfortunately though, this became Challenge # 1 on this journey of mine. Why? Well, as much as I absolutely love the food there, I find that the vegetarian dishes to be a bit higher in fat then I would like. Some are fried, some are deep fried, some are baked in lots of cheese etc. You get the picture. Seeing as this was Day # 2 of my "weight loss journey" (not sure what else to call it), I decided that it would be too early to "treat" myself to this restaurant. I call it a treat because I would have to be careful of my food intake for the rest of the week as a result of one lunch. Don't get me wrong, I know all about "everything in moderation" and "you can't deprive yourself" and "you can treat yourself now and again" but NOT on Day #2. I just figured that this would be sabotaging my efforts and I would not be starting off on the right foot.
So, this morning before the lunch, I discussed this issue with my friends and asked if they would mind if we changed locations. They were very understanding and one of them even said "This is YOUR birthday lunch and if it is going to cause you to be stressed about it then we don't want to celebrate your lunch there" (well, maybe not word for word but that is what she was trying to say). I am sure they all wanted to go to Aroma Meze as much as I did but we decided that we could go back there in a few months time when I feel much more comfortable (read: less guilty) treating myself!
We ended up having a lovely Birthday lunch at a little Italian place a few blocks away that have wonderful salads. I had a scrumptious salad loaded with grilled veggies, oyster mushrooms & goat cheese and a slice of homemade bread with rosemary. I was very honest with my tracking and calculated it to be about 15 points (the cheese & dressing & bread really rack up the points) but that was still better then the alternative on that day.
Thanks again, ladies, for a wonderful lunch!!
Unfortunately though, this became Challenge # 1 on this journey of mine. Why? Well, as much as I absolutely love the food there, I find that the vegetarian dishes to be a bit higher in fat then I would like. Some are fried, some are deep fried, some are baked in lots of cheese etc. You get the picture. Seeing as this was Day # 2 of my "weight loss journey" (not sure what else to call it), I decided that it would be too early to "treat" myself to this restaurant. I call it a treat because I would have to be careful of my food intake for the rest of the week as a result of one lunch. Don't get me wrong, I know all about "everything in moderation" and "you can't deprive yourself" and "you can treat yourself now and again" but NOT on Day #2. I just figured that this would be sabotaging my efforts and I would not be starting off on the right foot.
So, this morning before the lunch, I discussed this issue with my friends and asked if they would mind if we changed locations. They were very understanding and one of them even said "This is YOUR birthday lunch and if it is going to cause you to be stressed about it then we don't want to celebrate your lunch there" (well, maybe not word for word but that is what she was trying to say). I am sure they all wanted to go to Aroma Meze as much as I did but we decided that we could go back there in a few months time when I feel much more comfortable (read: less guilty) treating myself!
We ended up having a lovely Birthday lunch at a little Italian place a few blocks away that have wonderful salads. I had a scrumptious salad loaded with grilled veggies, oyster mushrooms & goat cheese and a slice of homemade bread with rosemary. I was very honest with my tracking and calculated it to be about 15 points (the cheese & dressing & bread really rack up the points) but that was still better then the alternative on that day.
Thanks again, ladies, for a wonderful lunch!!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Happy 39th Birthday to Me!!
Happy Birthday to Me!
Happy Birthday to Me!
In Exactly One Year,
I am going to be 40!
Yes, today is my birthday and today I turned 39 years old. I really don't mind turning 39 and getting older. What I do mind though is how my body has aged. Ugh. I can handle a few little wrinkles and the beginning of an age spot on my hand but I what I can't handle is the weight. My weight is definitely my main concern. At 39 years old and 5ft3in tall (yes, I am a shorty), I weigh *bleep bleep* pounds. Yuck!!
Now you are probably asking yourself, why would someone have a blog on their weight loss journey without telling everyone how much their starting weight is? Simple - if you know me in real life, and I assume the only ones reading this are people that know me, then you know what I look like. You may not know exactly how much I weigh but I am going to take a guess that you can see the extra weight on my body. If my assumptions are correct then you really don't need to know that nasty number from the scale, do you?! I am going to get pretty personal in this blog but I still think I am going to keep the amount I weigh to myself. Who knows, if I happen to lose 60-70 pounds in the next year (or so) then maybe I'll finally reveal today's "starting" weight. I just won't be doing that yet.
Anyway, today is my birthday. Happy Birthday to me!! I turn 40 in exactly one year and I have a goal I want to reach by the time I turn that milestone age. My *realistic goal* is to lose 40 pounds by the time I am 40 years old. I also have a *dream goal* and that is to lose 60 pounds but I don't want to get ahead of myself. If I get to my *realistic goal* then I'll start looking forward to my *dream goal*.
So, how do I plan on reaching my goal? The way it has worked for me in the past is Weight Watchers and counting points. When you read more about me in this blog, you will find out that my weight has been up and down my entire life. I don't plan on going to any Weight Watchers meetings but I do plan on tracking what I eat every day and counting my points/calories/fat etc. I already eat a tonne of fruit and veggies so I will continue to do so. I also plan on going back to the gym. Although, I will be honest, the gym and any other form of exercise has never assisted in my weight loss before but it does make for a healthier, more energetic me!!
Anyway, I better get back to work (I am working from home as my birthday present to myself, a shiny, new $4700 furnace, is being installed). I shall be back though, don't you worry!!
T.
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