10 purses

Have you ever weighed your purse with the contents still inside? Yes? No? Well you might be surprised if you do. 

After I stepped on the scale this morning for my weekly weigh in the nurse quickly jotted my numbers down and then asked me to place my bag on the scale. At first I thought this to be a little odd but like a good little instruction follower I complied and was surprised that it weighed 3lbs. She then told me that I have lost the equivalent of 10 of my purses in weight.  Huh. 

I have to say I do feel healthier then I have in a real long time. I've cut out sodas or pop completely and drink only water with the occasional herbal tea and add 1/8 tsp of cinnamon to my yogurt everyday and I measure everything. I mean everything. Even my water so I know just how much I am or am not getting in each day. It really is the key for me to continue with this journey. 

So the next time I sling my purse over my shoulder I can't help but think of how far I've come in just 10 not so short weeks and look forward to the long road ahead of me. And to think that this morning I didn't have my usual contents like my camera, nook,and instax in my purse. I'm curious to see how much that would add to my purse... 

Shtats: 

Past Goal: Lose the first 25 lbs- done and passed it!!!

New Mini Weight Goal: Lose 10lbs (for a total of 40lbs)
Lbs left to mini goal: 10- totally doable!!!

Total Lbs Lost: -30

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the little engine that could-that's me

“If at first you don’t succeed, try try again.”

yeh, yeh yeh...pfft

I really debated announcing my umpteenth attempt at yet another weight loss journey. You might as well forget about the last time I attempted at losing weight as I gained it all back, and then some. *sigh* but I’ve finally reached the point and not going to let that get the best of me.

I've started my second month of a new weight loss regime and I have to say that I am really honest to goodness truly loving this process.  No, really I am. I think if comparing this time to the last time the main difference is my attitude. Sure I was excited and motivated last year but this year I had to readjust my thinking and not make it into a chore rather than a real life style change. While participating in the Week in the Life project I had noticed one thing that is definitely different from last year to this year.

Hee hee a mommy bento ;0)

Sure I’m still facing the little challenges of the between lunch and dinner hunger games but thanks to the trusty H2O I get through it just fine and stay on track. without cheating.  

I am going to beat this because I am strong and determined and gosh darn it, I am worth it!

My stats from July 1^st to now:
Lbs Lost -17lbs
Inches lost thus far : 13 inches
Reached first goal 15lbs
New mini goal: another 10 lbs 
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the culprits

I decided to wake up before the birds and attend the only meeting available before I leave for a week so that I'm not too far behind when I return. While waiting for the meeting to start I thought about how far I've come on this weight loss journey and how far I still have to go. It hasn't been easy but I really do feel a difference when I make those better choices. I mean you get out of it what you put into it right?? Right.
And then I got thinking of all the favourite foods that got me there... 

I won't lie. It's been tough at times but as I look at the calorie count and fat content it has made some the decisions easier. Why do the foods that are so bad for you taste the best? Why? Whyyyyyyyyyy?
I gained +.6. Boo. Hiss.

Stats:
Day 6 of Week 8:
Week 8 Goal: Write down every BLT (Bite, Lick, Taste) while on vacay. I think I can, I think I can...

New Weight Goal: Lose 20lbs
Total Lbs Lost: -10.2
Lbs left to new goal: 11.8

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skinny

I don't think that word ever applied to me except in high school when I was dancing. Even then I wasn't "skinny" but I was fit. Well here I am several years later on my way to the skinny me and I am loving this journey.

"Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." Kate Moss

I love food too much to give it up completely but this statement helps me make those healthier choices. Fresh foods, new recipes, and a positive outlook. Three keys to success.

One thing I haven't done yet is document my measurements. Not sure why but I am buying smaller sizes already which is Grrrreat! (think Tony the Tiger) I guess that's a form of measurement of a sort. Still, I might jot the inches for a later review. Might be neat to see after 6 months or so of healthier eating.

Ooo and I reached my 5% goal!
Yay for skinny-er!!

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slow and steady wins the race

I had my weekly meeting today and I thought since I haven't updated in a while I better get on that so you don't think I'm welshing' on my commitment. I assure you I am measuring, writing down (when I get the first chance), and making better choices (or so I thought-Perkins isn't kind to ye 'ole "healthier lifestyle"). *sigh*

I have continued to set weekly goals for myself to stay motivated. Sometimes I meet them. Sometimes not. But the effort is there. This week I went to the meeting with pretty low hopes.

-2.6lbs
Wholy Toledo! Who knew?!?

I thought for sure I gained. I mean when I look at everything, I've been sick this past week and Mother Nature is standing outside my window holding her perfectly packaged gift for me. Wench. Plus my Perkins excursion turned out to be way more disastrous than I had originally thought/planned. I had a slice of their sugar-free Wildberry Pie which ended up being 9 points. Of course that was after my 21 point Island Tilapia dinner. I ate the bun too. *tear* I wrote every bite down in my little book. I noticed then I hadn't use any flex points until then but I sure made up for it that evening. What a surprise.

I guess marking the boxes really does make a difference and I have cut my soda's down a significant amount. That's gotta count for something right? Ooo and I got some Activity in too. Who knew that unloading a semi truck full of Dell computers counts towards Activity? Love it!
I guess now that explains why I was able to purchase a pair of jeans the next size down and they fit!!! I thought I was going to have to save them for later. Nopers. I'm wearing them right now. They are the ones in the top photo. ;0)

Here's to another successful week! I Hope your journey is a grand one too!
Shtats:
Day 7 of Week 5:
Weekly Goal: Drink 6 servings of water a day for at least 5 days {check}

Mini Weight Goal: Lose 11lbs
Lbs Lost: -8.2
Lbs left to mini goal: 2.8lbs heck ya!!!

>^..^<

you lose some you gain some

or in my case I did a little bit of both.

It wasn't until recently that I realized that I didn't give my first week's update on my weight loss journey. Oops. Vacations tend to bring on the forgetfulness. Especially beach vacations.

Well of course the first week is always a big loss and I was no exception. I lost 4.4 lbs by dutifully adding more fruits and vegetables into my meals and snacks and drinking a considerable amount less soda pop and more 'water'. I can't drink water straight up so I use those single serving mix ins. They really help me get my fluids in for the day. So woohoo for a big loss!

And now on to the 2nd week. dun dun duuuuuuuuuuun
Well you see, here's the thing. I went on a mini vacation to a family reunion at a beach house and everyone took turns cooking the dinners. Not every meal was, shall I say, point watcher friendly. I did my best considering that I forgot my scale and measuring cups at home. Of course. That would have been too much for me to remember them. Really too much. *rolling my eyes* But having said that as soon as we came back home I was back on the plan. Just because I had a few indulgent days doesn't mean I throw in the towel. Not yet. I'm in this though thick and thin.
Hopefully for thin. yuk yuk. *wiping away the tear*

I went to my meeting yesterday and lo and behold the scale said +.6 I wasn't surprised. It's a good thing I'm in it for the long haul or you'd have to stick a fork in me 'cause I would be done.
So bring. It. On.

Today is Day 1 Week 3.

Weekly Goal: Drink 2 servings of milk a day for at least 5 days
Mini Weight Goal: Lose 11lbs
Lbs Lost: -3.8

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here we go, take...

....uh well let's just say I've done this before but I'm ready to do it again because I know I can if I put my mind to it. And this time I want to do it.

I joined Weight Watchers. Again.

I really debated blogging about this because I wasn't sure if I wanted that added accountability but after much deep reflection I realized something. I need that added accountability. It's easy to lie to myself but I can't lie to others. Nope. Can't do it. I guess the turning point for me was this past week when I was driving home from picking Maribel up from the g-parents and it was literally uncomfortable to drive. Like, when I went to shoulder check it hurt my sides. It was a serious wake up call.

I know I need to set a better example for Maribel and not be a hypocrite when I tell her that she needs to eat her veggies while I shuffle them around on my plate. She has been picking up a lot of my bad habits lately and this is one that I really don't want her to follow me on.

So here's to the long journey to the skinny me that's inside me somewhere. I know she's in there somewhere. I've seen her before. Like, here...

This pic was taken in April of '06 when we brought my petite Bijou home. *tear* I was 60 lbs lighter and only 4 years younger then I am today. And petite Bijou was only 6 weeks old. Were we both ever so little?

And just for kicks...here's a 'Now' pic taken today, July 18th 2010.

....yeah. As you can probably see, we both need to shed a little, um....fluff?

So here we go. A new beginning to a new journey to a littler me. Wish me luck.

Today is Day 1 Week 1.
Mini Goal: Lose 11lbs
Lbs Lost: 0.

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