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04 July 2014

Lost a pound! A tiny bit of disappointment that it wasn't more, but then remembered that last week was a big chunk. Exercised my a$$ off this week and changed up the routine by adding the kettlebells and TRX. Need to make better food choices and meal planning this week too. Stayed within the RDI, but not much in the way of healthy food or veggies. So, that's a goal for next week. So, I'm ultimately happy with the loss and can see the difference in my clothes. Just within the past 2 weeks, I've had approx 5 coworkers approach me saying they can tell I've lost weight! That's always a great thing, especially with people who see you daily.

A little stress this past week. As you know, boss is on vacation which means no overtime and I get to exercise after work and go home while it's still light outside. This means I get to see my hubby before he heads to bed (he works construction so is up super early to avoid the heat). However, his job has him working out of town all week - of course, starting the week my boss leaves for vacation! He just told me he'll be gone next week as well. Aghhhh!! We always say absence makes the heart grow fonder....and it does - we do miss each other and really enjoy spending our time together on the weekends. But crazy that his out of work coincides with my boss' vacation. Then , the third week of boss' vacation, hubby will prob be back (where I'd have one last week of freedom), except was told by work that they may want name to work out of town to train employees at one of our other offices. First thing I think about is, what will I do without my gym?! Ha. I'll have to get a hotel with a gym or make sure I get some walking in. The good part is that this office is in Monterey! Life is rough.

The other stress - my 24 year old daughter, who has been back home for about 6 mos after breaking up with an ex, is now seeing the ex again. Ugh. Not sure about them together and whether they're a good fit. She's been staying at the Ex's place this past week (after telling me they were going to take it slow...). They both need to get their shit together - get better jobs, go to school, grow up.... Daughter was complaining about car not starting yesterday. I gave her all the info about her insurance and their roadside assistance. Explained that's why she has a savings account (she was grumbling when her dad told her the cost of a battery). I explained she'd better hope it's just a battery as that's a cheap fix. This is a big source of my stress and what caused me to gain weight these past several years from her later teen years til now. My daughter suffers from depression (as do many in my family - my husbands mother took her own life) so I tend to coddle her a bit more than I probably should. Hubby is more of the disciplinarian. It's a fine line between keeping the peace between them, yet respecting hubby's opinions (which, after I think about it, are usually correct). I blame myself for not pushing my daughter more because of the depression (I think an excuse on my part, not hers) as she should be much farther along in life than being a waitress (part time) at 24 years and not attending school and living at home. I excuse it by saying we don't pay any of her expenses, except for the roof over her head. She's always talking about job hunting and putting in applications here and there, yet nothing ever comes of it. She had an interview recently, but no call back yet. She keeps saying she wants to go back to school, yet hasn't done anything about it. So, that's all on her. So, it's getting to the point again where we tell her to either start paying us rent, or .... Where to draw the line? I want to help her, yet she's an adult and needs to learn to do this on her own. I've not offered her any money or help with her car, other than looking up the info re insurance roadside assistance for her. She needs to learn this herself. But, it's so hard not to call and check in every second. Last I heard she was going to get car to a place to test the battery (it wasn't starting). I haven't heard back from her yet and am wondering how she will get to work. Another reason I'm concerned about the ex (who doesn't have a car) - her phone calls and/or texts to me don't come as often as I like. My daughter and I have a great relationship - yet I need to learn (hard to admit I'm still learning when she's 24) how to "parent." I just love her soooo much.

Okay, wow, that was a lot. Not gonna let the stress bring me down like usual. Heading to visit my mom today (it's her birthday - 4th of July baby - thinks the fireworks are all for her) and my brother's family for a BBQ. Hope everyone has a happy fourth (or a happy Friday to my outside of US friends)!!!! Thanks for listening!

Weigh-in: 198.6 lb

lost so far: 28.0 lb

still to go: 23.6 lb

Diet followed reasonably well

(6 comments) losing 1.0 lb a week

02 July 2014

Happy hump day! Missing my BFF who is on vacation. Getting some long overdue work done at the office while boss is out of town. Yesterday we had a scheduled "lunch & learn" during the noon hour - the course was litigation so I needed to sit in. These lunch and learns are voluntary (on your lunch hour) and you bring your own lunch. The day prior to the L&L we were told that our "fun" committee scheduled a 1:00 o'clock pizza party to watch the futball game. However, you couldn't do both (2 lunch hours). So, to avoid the pizza, I opted for the boring litigation course. Ugh. But happy about the decision today cause the scale shows I'm going down.

Yesterday was also the first day of my personal training session for kettle bells and TRX. Was an intro lesson so not too difficult (but I did work up a sweat and felt the burn). The trainer took my measurements so we will see what happens at the end of the month. Pretty cool - didn't hurt my knees or back at all. The kettlebell a really work your abs and core muscles. I am excited to see how this helps with my regular gym workouts.

Question: I've always heard - eat the egg whites only. Last night I heard Dr. Oz say to eat the entire egg. Your opinion? Another thing I need to read up on. I'm not wanting to give up the yolk so I'm going with the doctor so far.

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27 June 2014

Booya!!! Onederland! I made it - finally! Good to be back. Not just visiting this time. Just shows what eating right and exercising hard will do for you! And, I'm loving the exercise! (Sign up for Nerd Fitness to read more about this - one of my FS buddies turned me on to this site). Just in the last couple of days I've noticed a big change in my clothes and I've had several people at work actually come up to me to say how they've noticed the weight I've lost! Sooo happy!

So, now on to the next 30 pounds (I am exactly half way there). Well, I think - it's been a long time since I was in the range I'm supposed to be at for my age and height (170's). So, we'll see how I feel when I get close. I'm still trying to get over the numbers thing. Hard when most average women are 140, 150.... I know I have to account for my height with the weight (and now my age, although that hasn't seemed to change the recommended number over the years), but still makes me feel huge. Just a head thing/mind trip....

I'm now signing up for some personal training sessions at another gym that teaches kettlebell and TRX. Supposed to be a great cardio workout, while sculpting and without providing the bulk I don't want with my body frame. Hope it works. Need to start toning as I haven't been doing a lot of weights and my arms and abs need some work. Luckily, because of my height, the legs are always the first to slim down and get back in shape.

So, thank you to all my buddies and FS warriors for helping me along the way in this journey! I couldn't have done it without you! Well, I probably could have - but doubt I would have! You've all helped keep me accountable and motivated. Happy Friday, everyone! Hope your day starts out as fabulous as mine has! 😘

Weigh-in: 199.6 lb

lost so far: 27.0 lb

still to go: 24.6 lb

Diet followed reasonably well

(22 comments) losing 3.8 lb a week

26 June 2014

Haven't logged on in a couple of days (trying to get the boss-man ready for vacation next week). Am excited cause when he's on vacation, I don't have to work overtime (unfortunately that means a little less money in the paycheck) but I get to enjoy the sunshine for a few hours like everyone else! He'll be gone for 3 weeks. I am happy to report that I have been exercising my butt off lately! I'm changing up the exercise routine a bit. I did an hour on the treadmill yesterday and then a coworker texted me challenging me to attend a Zumba (dance) class with her! Well, she didn't really challenge me, but instead invited me - but I took it as a challenge to myself to make myself go. 😄. So today I woke to a weight of 200.2!!!! Soooo close! Hopefully something crazy doesn't happen today before tomorrow's weigh in as I certainly don't want to gain! Am really hoping to lose that .3 lbs in order to get into Onederland.

I've never liked yogurt. I kept hearing everyone talk about Greek yogurt and that I should try it. Someone told me, "do you like sour cream?" Yes! "Well, it's like sour cream, just a bit sweeter!" So, finally tried it the other day. Raspberry Greek yogurt and added a little granola and a couple (well 4-5) blackberries. I actually liked it (I think...). Ha! It's always hard to make your mind realize you like something after so many years of just ugh and yuck!!!

So tell me, this yogurt, and the added berries and granola (not sure I could've dine the texture without the granola). I mean, it's kinda weird thinking of eating "sweeter sour cream" all by itself! After I'd eaten it all, I logged it in. Whoa baby! What the heck with the carbs?! Why am I eating this??? No, really, please tell me the health benefits! I need to know if I should continue to "try" to like this. I'm thinking I can get around the head thing - if it's that good for me. If not, I'll go back in my shell and keep away from the stuff!

Fingers crossed for weigh in tomorrow!!

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21 June 2014

Woke to a 1.2 lb weight loss this morning, but not gonna log it as I feel that would be "cheating" (weigh in day was yesterday and I showed no gain or loss on the scale). I'll just continue to monitor the weight and hope for a good loss next Friday (Onederland possibly?)

Have a fun BBQ planned with BFF baldwin5 and her family, along with some good music, playing badminton and swimming. Should be a beautiful day in California! Before that, I get to pamper myself with a pedicure and then getting my hair done - finally - my stylist has been on maternity leave and I look like a ragamuffin! Would love to go a little shorter, nut not yet confident enough to in weight loss (as I have a very round face and big cheeks). I think, however, that I will set an appointment at the end of my cut and color and tell her that the next time we're gonna do it! That will be a good motivation and reward!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

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