Thursday, April 26, 2012

Week 1 Weight Loss

Well....I did it! I lost 2.6 pounds! It was such an amazing feeling I even squealed on the scale! lol.  It was such an amazing feeling.

Yesterday was Admin appreciation day, and surprise! I was taken out to lunch.  Oh my gosh..my whole world was shaken.  I didn't know what to do.  I felt helpless.   But then I remembered what my "On Your Own" table says for lunches.  I didn't do as well as I hoped, but I did a lot better than I normally would have.  I got an omelet that had chili and cheese on it.  I only ate half.  So there was my 2 meats.  I had whole wheat toast. (next time I will ask them to only give me on piece, because I ate all of it.) There was my starch +1.   I also asked for fruit instead of potatoes.  I ate all the pineapple.  I was supposed to have a veggie, but I had a pretty large salad for dinner.

Over all yesterday was NOT a set back.  It was just learning how to eat on my own.  I think I could have made a better choice in what I was eating, but I think it also depends on where you go.  We went to Kara's Korner, and its just really good food that is bad for you.  Our office LOVES that place! They have the best clam chowder! But I need to learn what I can and can't eat there.   I felt pretty awe-full physically after I ate.  I ate way to much, felt it for the rest of the afternoon. I couldn't wait to go walking when I got home, and we did.  It even started to rain! It was lovely.

I'm excited for this week to see how much I will loose.  I'm on a 1500 cal diet this week, instead of 1700.  It's not a lot, but I know I can do it.  It will be just fine.   I am learning to become a book worm and I actually really enjoy it! I don't snack while I read, I'm too consumed in my book.

I'm already coming away with so many great things I have learned  and what life style changes I am going to make when I'm off of Jenny Craig.  I'm actually excited because I feel like I have useful tools! I understand what I am meant to do and how I am supposed to feel after I eat.  It's great!


Thanks for keeping up!



Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Jenny Craig....End of week 1

Sooo, I have survived my first week on Jenny Craig! Woo hoo! First victory! I have a few so I will list them accordingly! 

  • Made it through the week! 
  • Learned about portion control!
  • Ate a ton of fruits and veggies and now know what I really should be eating! 
  • I have managed to stay out of my head and just dug in deep!
  • I survived a weekend out of town, with my food! (Biggest victory!)
I am so happy.  Tonight I weigh in for the first week.  I don't feel like I have lost weight, but I am feeling so much better! I have been prepping myself all day that if I don't loose weight, I have so many awesome things I have come away with this week.  I have NOT exercised at all this week, so this next week will be full of it!  My Jenny Craig weeks start on Tuesdays, because that is when I first started and weighed in.  

Justin has been the biggest support to me! He encourages me daily and asks how the food was that day.  I really appreciate him.   

I feel like I'm finally grasping a hold on what I need to fuel my body right.  It's a good feeling compared to where I felt so lost, I didn't know where to start.   My goal is 20 pounds with Jenny Craig.  After that, I feel like I will be able to achieve it on my own.  That is a good feeling.  I know what foods work for me.  I am no longer afraid of low-fat foods, and I finally feel a feeling of strength of myself to make better choices.  For that, I'm forever grateful to my mom for helping me!  

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Day 2

Hey All!

I'm currently on day two of Jenny Craig, and I have to say.....I am pleasantly surprised! It has been easy peasy.  I don't feel hungry or shaky, and I feel satisfied.  The food has been really really good.  Yesterday here's what was on the menu:

Morning: Egg and ham stuffed Sandwich
              1 Fruit
              1 Cup soy milk ( Dairy kinda irritates my system, actually a lot, so the less I intake is better)
              1/2 Cup of cottage cheese

Snack:    1 Fruit
               1 Anytime peanut butter and chocolate bar

Lunch:     Pizza
               Salad with Jenny Balsamic dressing

Snack:    2 Fruits
              6 oz. nonfat yogurt

Dinner:    Mesquite chicken with potatoes and broccoli
              Veggie Minestrone soup
               1 1/2 cups veggies with margarine ( I used grape seed oil in lieu b/c i hate margarine)

Snack:     Cheddar Popcorn ( i could only eat a little bit, i just wasn't hungry)
               2 tablespoons of Almonds (which is about 6 nuts)


So that was my day along with 64 oz of water! I did it just fine! For all of you who know me, I LOATH water..I just can't drink it... I have no problems yesterday! so yay success!

Today so far, has been great!

Morning:   Blueberry Mini Loaf
                1 fruit
                1 cup soy milk
                1/2 cup cottage cheese

It was so yummy! I just can't get over it! I'm about to eat my morning snack, its always the same.   A bar and a piece of fruit.   Very satisfying.  

I think i have finally hopeful for the first time of being on any kind of diet.  I need to start incorporating exercise, this week has been crazy busy.   Between 2 bible studies and doing hair, laundry and everything else. I need to start finding time to work out.. meaning walk.  I have decided i will do walking and weights.  I will either take my weights walking with me or I will do them after my walk.

For now enjoy one of my favorite songs done by Pentatonix!

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Changing My Mind.....

So as I said in my previous post, I was going to sign up for weight watchers...  Well, that didn't exactly pan out.  Justin and I have been pretty tight lately as we are trying to really get out of debt.  I wasn't able to sign up last week, due to this fact.  Monday I received an email from my mom, asking me what I thought about Jenny Craig? Now, I have tried it for like 2 weeks back in 2007, before I got married.  It didn't work for me and my lifestyle...Busy school, work, crazy life with a boyfriend at the time (who's now le husband).  I seriously thought about it, and I said yes! She has offered to help with the costs, and is being super supportive.  So is the husband.  Today is my first day, and so far, so good.  The food is really yummy and i have to incorporate alot of fresh foods along with it! So far I don't feel hungry! yay!

The reason I decided to go with Jenny is, because I have a hard time sticking to anything! It's a terrible green monster in my closet.  It's just how I work.  I'm not proud of it nor does it help me in any way possible.  It's a huge down fall of mine.  Jenny is not cheap, and for my mom to be dishing out that kind of money, kinda makes me responsible for all of it.  The quicker I loose my first 20 lbs (which is what we signed up for), the better.  I definitely don't have a weight on my shoulders about it, but a fresh, invigorating view of loosing this weight with eating good! I feel really good about it.

Confession part 1:  I had a slight panic attack last night about the cost of this.  I was scared already before I even started that the cost was going to be too much and it wouldn't last.  I feel like if this works, what am I going to do if I can't continue.  NOTHING has worked in the past.  I just haven't been able to get my head around it.

Confession part 2:  I have 80 pounds to loose to be at the top of my healthy BMI index number.  Holy freaking cow!!!!!   WHAT! 80 pounds...excuse me...is this thing on! HELLO! Can't it be more like just 20???? NOT!  This scares the crap out of me.

Today I feel confident that this is going to be my lifestyle change for the good.  I am going to learn what I should be eating, how I should be eating for the long haul.  Some serious changes. I know I pretty much sound like a broken record.  I'm sorry for that.. Like I previously said sticking to something is my down fall.  It SUCKS!

Thank you all for encouraging me always, even when you get sick and tired of routing me on when I have yet again failed.  It helps me stay somewhat sane through trying to get through this.

I'll keep updating as I go and how I am feeling......until then,


Loves



Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Eating Healthier...Easter..No Excuses

This week I have decided to join Weight Watchers! I have done it once before in the past, but wasn't really into it.  This time around I will be able to go to the meetings and have the support given to me that way.  I'm actually really excited about it.  I have also been reading a book called, "Eat right 4 your type."  Its very good so far! I am also deciding to highly cut back on my milk products that I eat, as I know it causes mucus and I have issues with sinusitis.  I also have read about what type of exercising I should be doing that my body will feel the best and get the most out of.  It's very interesting all of the information i'm learning.  So far, it all makes perfect sense!

First item on the menu tonight (and we are also eating it for lunch, because it cooked over night!) is Chicken Taco Chili! I am having it for lunch today and the best part...wait for it.......It's only 5 points! for one and one fourth cup! Its super protein and fiber packed! I'm a happy girl! I can't wait to try it.  Later on this week I will be making these!

On another note. Justin had bought us both things for Christmas that we could use to be out in the world and getting healthier at the same time.  He bought me a beach cruiser and he bought himself some roller blades.  Well needless to say, those roller blades have never seen the ground and my bike, which is currently being stored at the parental's, was used for the first time this weekend by my brother! So we are definitely not using them.  Justin came up with the idea that we get mountain bike's so we can ride on hills, not just down by the beach.  It is really hard/impossible to ride up a hill on a beach cruiser.  I said okay! Hopefully we can get them sold.

 I have been doing a lot of soul searching in the last few weeks, dealing with a lot of my issues and why those said issues are even issues in the first place! phew.......  I have ultimately come up with the fact that no one can change me, but me. I am the biggest excuse maker in the world! I could really be a professional excuse maker.  It's really....sad.


One of my biggest problems is I dwell on what I am either lacking, failing in, or that I can't fix it right away.  It's become this horrible cycle of doom.  I control what goes in my mouth. I control when or when I don't go walking. I control how I say things to people.  God controls everything else.  So why can't I just do it? Because I'm lazy and I don't want to accept the amazing things that could be coming my way from putting in the hard work now.  I have some poundage to loose before having a baby.  I mean I seriously need to get healthy.  I can't hide behind  it, I can't run from it (because I literally can't run).



How was your Easter weekend????? Our's was super great! Church was amazing! Family was awesome! He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! That is always my favorite saying at Easter time.  It provides such comfort to me.  It is the true meaning of Easter!  I am eternally grateful for what God has done for me.   He gave the ultimate sacrifice so I could live... I continually am in amazement over this.  

I hope you all have a fabulous week! much love!