I just realized I hadn't posted in a long time. I lost 33.8 pounds, maintained it for the 6 weeks and gained my lifetime membership! I got hired to work for Weight Watchers as a leader and I'm starting my training process soon.
And the biggest life changing news I have ever gotten....I'M PREGNANT!!!! We conceived on our wedding night. I've always heard that losing weight helps your fertility....it must be true, because we weren't really trying....just got caught up in the moment and didn't protect once. We are happy about it (heck, we planned to try right away, but I got scared) So YAY!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Lost 4 pounds!
This week (well, not quite a week. Saturday through Thursday) I lost 4 pounds! The weight practically fell off me since Saturday! I started a new BC pill, as I've posted about, and this week is my placebo week. The last week of the hormone pill I was frustrated with WW, so I was working out 45+ minutes 4-5 days a week and tracking everything! Well, this week I continued the working out a bunch and TRACKING EVERYTHING! And it finally worked! I know 4 pounds is more than they recommend, but I didn't expect what wasn't working last week to work this week. The last meeting I lost .8 and I did the exact same thing this past week and lost 4.
I'm going camping this weekend with some friends. I never realized how bad trail mix is point-wise! Last year we went on a 6 hour hike and I know the benefit of trail mix! (energy!) So I made my own, so I know the points. With all the nuts and dried fruit....my sandwich bag full is 20 points!!! I only get 23 a day, now! But allowance points will be used this weekend! But its nutritious for the 20 points! There is no chocolate or anything. Just low-fat granola, nuts, dried fruit.
Well, I have to get up early tomorrow, my car is getting fixed at 8am. The windshield wipers aren't working, its not a fuse, tried to change it....the repairman says its the multi-function switch and will be about $200. This sucks!
I'm going camping this weekend with some friends. I never realized how bad trail mix is point-wise! Last year we went on a 6 hour hike and I know the benefit of trail mix! (energy!) So I made my own, so I know the points. With all the nuts and dried fruit....my sandwich bag full is 20 points!!! I only get 23 a day, now! But allowance points will be used this weekend! But its nutritious for the 20 points! There is no chocolate or anything. Just low-fat granola, nuts, dried fruit.
Well, I have to get up early tomorrow, my car is getting fixed at 8am. The windshield wipers aren't working, its not a fuse, tried to change it....the repairman says its the multi-function switch and will be about $200. This sucks!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Bit of BC rant.
Okay, so I had BC issues and the doctor changed my pill. While on Ortho Tricyclen lo, I had no issues with Weight Watchers....I was losing weight normally. Doctor changed me to Ortho Cyclen (the monophasic one)...I got the generic Sprintec. I took it for the month...Weight Watchers was SO MUCH HARDER!!!!! I googled 'ortho cyclen and weight gain' and all the sites say that it doesn't cause weight gain. If you gain its because of other factors....such as not exercising or poor diet. WELL, I was working out AT LEAST 45 minutes a day and staying within my points with hardly any allowance points used all month. (and I retook the quiz, and I lost a point) First week on the pill, I did lose. The next week...nothing! The next week (technically a week and a half due to going to a different meeting) and I only lost .8 in a week and a half.....GRR!!!!
I've been off the pill since Saturday. (placebo week) and I've still stuck with my workout routine I got used to this past month. I've stayed within my points target (i did use 8 allowance points yesterday).....and I've lost 2.4 pounds since Saturday! This is Monday! STUPID PILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Needless to say, I'm not going to start the next pack. Adam and I have discussed the possibility of a baby after we get married and he wants one! So he wants me off the pill anyways. So yay!!!!
I've been off the pill since Saturday. (placebo week) and I've still stuck with my workout routine I got used to this past month. I've stayed within my points target (i did use 8 allowance points yesterday).....and I've lost 2.4 pounds since Saturday! This is Monday! STUPID PILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Needless to say, I'm not going to start the next pack. Adam and I have discussed the possibility of a baby after we get married and he wants one! So he wants me off the pill anyways. So yay!!!!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
More weight loss
So, last week I lost 1.2 pounds....somehow. I tracked my food, but I didn't make good choices. I used all 35 allowance points within the first few days, and still went over points everyday. Day 1 of the week, I had 51 points. Oops. I did not go on any walks or anything. I just layed around with girly issues. (which could have been the root of my weight loss, blood, lol, sorry, TMI)
This week, I've taken a personal challenge....to be PERFECT on Weight Watchers this week (starting Friday and ending on Thursday (day after weigh-in to weigh in). To get ALL of my fruits, veggies, milks, oils, whole grains, exercise, waters, multivitamins, proteins and so on that are the guidelines for WW ....which I've been neglecting sometimes because of too many points. I want to do this AND stay within my 25 daily points. Yesterday, I was perfect! I ate my 25 points, and got ALL my boxes checked off!!! Today, 25 points and ALL my boxes checked again! (That includes the 3 milks! Which, according to WW, I am in the 2 milk category, but the girly doctor told me, if I want to have babies in the next year, to make sure I get 3 milks....so thats what I'm doing) AND I've walked over 11,000 steps today! Yesterday, I only had slightly over 8,000, but I didn't have my pedometer on all day. So I had more....but I've had 2 perfect days on Weight Watchers so far!!!!
On a personal note, my GODSON was born Wednesday!!!!! And my FH is at a Beer and Diaper party for another groomsman of ours, whose wife is expecting next month....apparently, a Beer and Diaper Party is the boy's equivalence of a Baby Shower, lol. :-)
This week, I've taken a personal challenge....to be PERFECT on Weight Watchers this week (starting Friday and ending on Thursday (day after weigh-in to weigh in). To get ALL of my fruits, veggies, milks, oils, whole grains, exercise, waters, multivitamins, proteins and so on that are the guidelines for WW ....which I've been neglecting sometimes because of too many points. I want to do this AND stay within my 25 daily points. Yesterday, I was perfect! I ate my 25 points, and got ALL my boxes checked off!!! Today, 25 points and ALL my boxes checked again! (That includes the 3 milks! Which, according to WW, I am in the 2 milk category, but the girly doctor told me, if I want to have babies in the next year, to make sure I get 3 milks....so thats what I'm doing) AND I've walked over 11,000 steps today! Yesterday, I only had slightly over 8,000, but I didn't have my pedometer on all day. So I had more....but I've had 2 perfect days on Weight Watchers so far!!!!
On a personal note, my GODSON was born Wednesday!!!!! And my FH is at a Beer and Diaper party for another groomsman of ours, whose wife is expecting next month....apparently, a Beer and Diaper Party is the boy's equivalence of a Baby Shower, lol. :-)
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Computer issues. Girly issues. Life.
So, I know I've lacked posts lately. My computer DIED! It just sits there, wont boot up and it will just beep non-stop with a black screen. Its dead.
I did, however, buy a fancy new laptop! By 'fancy', I mean cheap. I love it, but it was pretty cheap in the laptop world.
What have I been up to lately? Not much. Not much at all.
In the Weight Watcher's world....I have lost 20.0 pounds so far!!!! I hit my 10% goal and I got a celebration at the meeting! It was one of the greatest feelings on earth! Sadly, I haven't done much of WWs this week. I've relaxed it a bit which sucks! According to Wii Fit, I've only lost .2 since Thursday. This is Tuesday. So not too good for me. But hey, oh well. I've also had girly issues that would lead to some water-retension and weight gain.
Speaking of girly issues, I'm so sick of them!!!! TMI from this point on! TMI ALERT! So, I started taking 'The Pill' about 5-6 months ago. I started them right after I got engaged. I started them because we didn't want a honeymoon baby. Well, as we are getting closer to our wedding, we've decided a honeymoon baby would be pretty cool! But I was going to stay on the pill.
Last month, my period was very VERY heavy and I spotted for about 5 days before it actually started. I had never spotted before. So I was just a bit confused about that. Then almost 2 weeks later, I GOT ANOTHER PERIOD! I had SEVERE cramps with this one, and I was in the middle of my pills! I should not have been bleeding! It wasn't light bleeding, but it wasn't HEAVY either....it was like my normal period, just in the middle of my cycle.....but it lasted 7 full days (normal is about 5-6) and then I had spotting for another 3 days. And now I'm done with the hormone pills and started the placebo pills and I should start my period again any day now.
I have an appointment with a gyno on Thursday. I'm wondering if the weight loss could do this...but the more Adam and I talk about options, we've decided that I'll go off my pills. And we won't do anything again until we are married. And then start trying for a little one shortly after we are married. We'll see what the doc. says.
END TMI ALERT!!
Our Best Man and his wife are expecting a little one! They've asked us to be Godparents and she's being induced tomorrow! I'll be a Godmother tomorrow!!!!!
I did, however, buy a fancy new laptop! By 'fancy', I mean cheap. I love it, but it was pretty cheap in the laptop world.
What have I been up to lately? Not much. Not much at all.
In the Weight Watcher's world....I have lost 20.0 pounds so far!!!! I hit my 10% goal and I got a celebration at the meeting! It was one of the greatest feelings on earth! Sadly, I haven't done much of WWs this week. I've relaxed it a bit which sucks! According to Wii Fit, I've only lost .2 since Thursday. This is Tuesday. So not too good for me. But hey, oh well. I've also had girly issues that would lead to some water-retension and weight gain.
Speaking of girly issues, I'm so sick of them!!!! TMI from this point on! TMI ALERT! So, I started taking 'The Pill' about 5-6 months ago. I started them right after I got engaged. I started them because we didn't want a honeymoon baby. Well, as we are getting closer to our wedding, we've decided a honeymoon baby would be pretty cool! But I was going to stay on the pill.
Last month, my period was very VERY heavy and I spotted for about 5 days before it actually started. I had never spotted before. So I was just a bit confused about that. Then almost 2 weeks later, I GOT ANOTHER PERIOD! I had SEVERE cramps with this one, and I was in the middle of my pills! I should not have been bleeding! It wasn't light bleeding, but it wasn't HEAVY either....it was like my normal period, just in the middle of my cycle.....but it lasted 7 full days (normal is about 5-6) and then I had spotting for another 3 days. And now I'm done with the hormone pills and started the placebo pills and I should start my period again any day now.
I have an appointment with a gyno on Thursday. I'm wondering if the weight loss could do this...but the more Adam and I talk about options, we've decided that I'll go off my pills. And we won't do anything again until we are married. And then start trying for a little one shortly after we are married. We'll see what the doc. says.
END TMI ALERT!!
Our Best Man and his wife are expecting a little one! They've asked us to be Godparents and she's being induced tomorrow! I'll be a Godmother tomorrow!!!!!
Monday, May 31, 2010
WW again.
So, Thursday's weigh in went way different than I expected. It was a rough week....I went out with FH and our Best Man and his wife. I had ice cream two days in a row....not just ice cream....sundae and a flurry (like a blizzard). SO not healthy....SO delicious. I ate at a fancy restaurant where I looked up their nutrition facts and one meal was over 5000 calories! EEK! Luckily, I did my research and got the lowest calorie item on the menu. I LOST 2.6 pounds!!!!! Not sure how! I'm not arguing, though. I've lost a total of 13 pounds so far! I've been doing this a month now!
This week, I'm going to be scared. I kinda got off track....I didn't track my foods since Friday....its currently Monday. I ate a lot! I decided to go back and figure out my points, well, I know my memory isn't the best, and what I remember eating....Friday, 30.5, Saturday 26.5, Sunday 40, today was 35. I'm allowed 25 points a day. I have 3 allowance points left....this is terrible! I feel more on track now that I got caught up with my tracking and I've been reading the message boards on WW's website. The bad news, my Wii fit says I've gained weight since Thursday. And its been pretty accurate these last few weeks. So I gotta get back on track!!!
This week, I'm going to be scared. I kinda got off track....I didn't track my foods since Friday....its currently Monday. I ate a lot! I decided to go back and figure out my points, well, I know my memory isn't the best, and what I remember eating....Friday, 30.5, Saturday 26.5, Sunday 40, today was 35. I'm allowed 25 points a day. I have 3 allowance points left....this is terrible! I feel more on track now that I got caught up with my tracking and I've been reading the message boards on WW's website. The bad news, my Wii fit says I've gained weight since Thursday. And its been pretty accurate these last few weeks. So I gotta get back on track!!!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Weigh in #3
So, WW on Thursday....I lost another 2.8 pounds. I've lost a total of 8.2. I, however sadly, don't have motivation right now, nor did I yesterday. This is sad! But given that it takes so long to make something a habit....this is not a habit yet....and my old habits are trying to break free! So this is gonna be a rough week. But I think I can do it! Heck, I went on a 4 mile walk today with my FH. So I'm not 100% unmotivated.
I did buy a WW pedometer and I did buy the fancy $40 kit, with eating out guides, a dvd, 3 month journal and stuff....so I gotta get motivated! (ps, I LOVE my pedometer!!!!)
I did buy a WW pedometer and I did buy the fancy $40 kit, with eating out guides, a dvd, 3 month journal and stuff....so I gotta get motivated! (ps, I LOVE my pedometer!!!!)
Monday, May 10, 2010
So-So day...Uneventful....
I'm going to start off with a little bit about life....today was fairly good....farily uneventful....just plain boring day. I taught 2nd grade, came home, went on a 50 minute walk, cooked a 10-ish point dinner (I'm guessing, I didn't measure my food for once, just guessed) It just was a truly boring day.
My weekend was fun! Saturday, Adam and I got up and went to a Police Memorial thing in Bellefontaine. He's the Mayor of the town, so he had to give a Proclamation about it. Then we went to garage sales. Only spent 50 cents....I got a book that belonged to my sister's mother-in-law's dead brother. I thought I would return it to her....it was strange because the house that I got the book from was not related to them, but they must have sold it at a garage sale long ago. I dunno. If they don't want it, I'll use it in my future classroom...its Dr. Seuss.
Sunday, Adam and I went to Preble Co. to celebrate Mother's Day with his grandparents and Aunt and Uncle from Alabama. I ate so much! I was out of points at 3pm. Luckily I was so full I didn't get hungry at all the rest of the night. Then his Aunt, Adam, and I went on a 3 mile walk....stupidly I wore dress shoes with a bit of a heel....so my legs are stiff today, used different muscles.
So far, my Weight Watchers has been working. I'm just terrified of gaining back the weight before my weigh in on Thursday. On Friday, I had no motivation and I went over 2 points....but that's why we have the allowance. And I feel like I've been slacking on exercising, but I've just been doing less intense activities. So hopefully I'll hit my 5% this week. I only have 3.4 pounds left! Then I can work towards my 10%, then I can work towards my ultimate goal, which will be about 140. So a total of 52.4 pounds overall....I hope I can do it! I'm hoping before my wedding!
My weekend was fun! Saturday, Adam and I got up and went to a Police Memorial thing in Bellefontaine. He's the Mayor of the town, so he had to give a Proclamation about it. Then we went to garage sales. Only spent 50 cents....I got a book that belonged to my sister's mother-in-law's dead brother. I thought I would return it to her....it was strange because the house that I got the book from was not related to them, but they must have sold it at a garage sale long ago. I dunno. If they don't want it, I'll use it in my future classroom...its Dr. Seuss.
Sunday, Adam and I went to Preble Co. to celebrate Mother's Day with his grandparents and Aunt and Uncle from Alabama. I ate so much! I was out of points at 3pm. Luckily I was so full I didn't get hungry at all the rest of the night. Then his Aunt, Adam, and I went on a 3 mile walk....stupidly I wore dress shoes with a bit of a heel....so my legs are stiff today, used different muscles.
So far, my Weight Watchers has been working. I'm just terrified of gaining back the weight before my weigh in on Thursday. On Friday, I had no motivation and I went over 2 points....but that's why we have the allowance. And I feel like I've been slacking on exercising, but I've just been doing less intense activities. So hopefully I'll hit my 5% this week. I only have 3.4 pounds left! Then I can work towards my 10%, then I can work towards my ultimate goal, which will be about 140. So a total of 52.4 pounds overall....I hope I can do it! I'm hoping before my wedding!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Weigh In! Life Changing!
Last night was my second Weight Watchers meeting. My weight came in at 187.2....which was 5.4 pounds less than my original 192.6. So I had pretty good success this last week. Of course the first few weeks you mostly lose water-weight, but still....its keeping me going! I got 5 marbles from my Leader and I got a bookmark with a star that says '5'. So I'm pretty happy! Plus I got clapped for!
I celebrated last night by splitting a pack of the Little Debbie Nutty Bars with my fiance. They come in 2 sticks, well, each stick is 4 points. AND I didn't go over my daily points! I used to get 28 points a day, (when my weight was in the 190s), now that I'm in the 180s, I'm down to 27 points. I retook the quiz in the book.
As I stated earlier, my FMIL goes to WW too...but she goes to the Saturday morning meeting and I go to the Thursday evening...so after my meeting, I went to my FH's ('future husband' to those who aren't on Wedding Book) house and his mom was going to go on a walk, but held off until she found out how I did! It was so sweet! (And I think she's a bit jealous, she's been doing this since Feb. and only lost 10.something pounds, I've done it a week and got 5.4) But that just help keeps me motivated! :-)
Well, I'm off to the grocery to find some healthy WW-appropriate food! Until next time, keep living well!
I celebrated last night by splitting a pack of the Little Debbie Nutty Bars with my fiance. They come in 2 sticks, well, each stick is 4 points. AND I didn't go over my daily points! I used to get 28 points a day, (when my weight was in the 190s), now that I'm in the 180s, I'm down to 27 points. I retook the quiz in the book.
As I stated earlier, my FMIL goes to WW too...but she goes to the Saturday morning meeting and I go to the Thursday evening...so after my meeting, I went to my FH's ('future husband' to those who aren't on Wedding Book) house and his mom was going to go on a walk, but held off until she found out how I did! It was so sweet! (And I think she's a bit jealous, she's been doing this since Feb. and only lost 10.something pounds, I've done it a week and got 5.4) But that just help keeps me motivated! :-)
Well, I'm off to the grocery to find some healthy WW-appropriate food! Until next time, keep living well!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Life Changing....
So, why did I name my blog 'Life Changing'? Very simple. My life is changing. Pretty much every aspect of my life is changing and I felt it was appropriate to name my blog that. My life is changing: I'm getting married in 171 days; I'm on a journey to lose 52 pounds through Weight Watchers; I'm going to be moving soon (I live with my parents and they are moving soon, then I'll get married and have to move again....and I've never moved in my life! Well, when I was 2....and then into college, but I came back) My sister is 11 weeks pregnant, so I'll be an aunt soon. I graduated college a year ago and I've been a substitute teacher, so that change already happened, but its worthy to note. So yes, my life is changing. Life as I know it, will be different forever.
Okay, I've read that blogging about weight loss is helpful. I started Weight Watchers on April 29th, 2010. My starting weight was 192.6. Which I feel is absolutely terrible for me! I mean, looking back on my Wii Fit, June 30, 2009, I weighed 158...which was in the 'normal' BMI category. I don't know what happened to me, other than being very happy because in June '09, I met Adam, fell in love, and started eating. December '09 he proposed. Now I'm at my record high weight. I feel over weight and unattractive, but Adam still loves me. And I've started WW!!!
I love the Weight Watcher's program so far! I've eaten a lot (just different stuff than before) and my Wii Fit says I weigh 2.4 pounds less than the day I started WW. My mom and my Future-Mother-In-Law (FMIL from now on) are also on the program. FMIL started in Feb. and she's lost 10 pounds. My mom started the day I did. I want to get back down to my pre-college weight of 140. I think I can do it! I'd love to do it before my wedding! I have about 6 months....so its doable, just will be difficult. My mom is making my dress, so alterations will be no problem.
Okay, I'm off for my walk! Before Adam comes over for the evening of Mexican Food for Cino de Mayo (or something like that). I have 22 points left for dinner! Woot Woot!! (I've only had 5 points so far, and I've eated breakfast AND lunch!)
Okay, I've read that blogging about weight loss is helpful. I started Weight Watchers on April 29th, 2010. My starting weight was 192.6. Which I feel is absolutely terrible for me! I mean, looking back on my Wii Fit, June 30, 2009, I weighed 158...which was in the 'normal' BMI category. I don't know what happened to me, other than being very happy because in June '09, I met Adam, fell in love, and started eating. December '09 he proposed. Now I'm at my record high weight. I feel over weight and unattractive, but Adam still loves me. And I've started WW!!!
I love the Weight Watcher's program so far! I've eaten a lot (just different stuff than before) and my Wii Fit says I weigh 2.4 pounds less than the day I started WW. My mom and my Future-Mother-In-Law (FMIL from now on) are also on the program. FMIL started in Feb. and she's lost 10 pounds. My mom started the day I did. I want to get back down to my pre-college weight of 140. I think I can do it! I'd love to do it before my wedding! I have about 6 months....so its doable, just will be difficult. My mom is making my dress, so alterations will be no problem.
Okay, I'm off for my walk! Before Adam comes over for the evening of Mexican Food for Cino de Mayo (or something like that). I have 22 points left for dinner! Woot Woot!! (I've only had 5 points so far, and I've eated breakfast AND lunch!)
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