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14 January 2013

Well. Weekend didn't exactly goes as planned. Never did work out. But the good thing? I actually finally finished packing up and putting away the Christmas decorations. I love the stuff, but I'm equally happy once it's all put away and I have my 'old' place back again.

Wanted to go for a hike this past weekend, but hubby had to work part of Sat. and then work on my truck. Didn't get it working until mid day on Sunday... but it works! So no hike, no exercise. And lots of food and junk... :( But it's the start of a new week. I did work out today - did a different one of Shaun T's dance party routines. Did some therapy shopping too, but wasn't very theraputic. But I tried! Still not recording any new weights. I'm so sure it'll easily wait another week! lol 101 days? What's another 7 days, right?

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12 January 2013

Forgot to journal, but keeping up with the exercise somewhat. Now... to get the food back in line. Thought all the 'crap' food was out of here - nope.. found some white chocolate covered pretzel sticks with mini m & m's on them. Sigh. I can resist anything but temptation.

But let's see. I worked out on the 9th, walked to the grocery store on the 11th and counted that as my exercise. It was only just over 2 miles there and back, so not a lot of exercise, but I consciously tried to stretch my leg muscles as I walked and thru in some butt clenches, too. :D Yesterday I did one of Shaun T's dance workouts. Maybe 30 min. of it. Today I will do something else. I want to mix up my workouts and avoid doing the same DVD more than once or twice per week. I did weigh myself the other day - didn't record it here, though, but it was 130.8. About what I figured, maybe even a pound less than I estimated. I won't weigh myself again for close to a week. That water weight my muscles seem to hold on to when I begin working out again really throw me for a loop. I mean, I know (in my head) that's what it is, but it messes with my emotions when it goes up as I work out and begin to eat right again. So that'll wait. Hell, I went weeks without weighing myself anyway - what's one more?

Cold here right now. Last night it was 24 degrees - pretty chilly for the low desert. Maybe we can get a hike in tomorrow! My husband had to work this "morning"... put in quotes because he claims he'll leave by noon. Uh... after 25 yrs with him, I'm not putting the house on that one! lol But I hope he does since he has to fix my Jimmy. I drive an old '96 (I think) GMC Jimmy and think the starter went out. I hope that's all it is so he can get it fixed today. Even when I have no where to be, I hate the feeling of being "stuck" at home. Especially when I'm trying to get back into eating right.

I'm feeling pretty bummed out today and tomorrow my friends are leaving town for several months. I really do need to get into some kind of classes or something. I know just getting back to the daily routine of checking on here, working out and planning healthier meals does help, but we all need more than that.

Well.. guess that's all for now. Hope it's a wonderful and healthy day for us all.

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09 January 2013

Hello Fat Secret and a whole new year! Somehow over the last several months - probably 6 or so, I've gotten out of the habit of exercising. I've also noticed I have less energy and more mood swings - hmmmm... coincidence?? lol

This year, once again, I'm opting for HEALTH. I haven't weighed in - that will wait a week or so. May seem silly to some, but the number would only serve to bring me down at this moment and possibly take away this fleeting sense of motivation I'm experiencing. I also know it can't be too bad... probably in the low 130's. All but two pair of jeans fit and the way I wear them, I don't leave a lot of room for weight gain... on purpose. Like - I can't let myself sit around in sweat pants or yoga pants because my theory is I will "grow into" whatever I'm wearing! Like the commercial says - "It's only weird if it doesn't work"!

As much as I want to firm up, drop those estimated 8- 10 lbs, I really want to focus on the health aspect. I know the weight loss will come naturally when I choose to eat healthy foods and exercise regularly.

The past year has been difficult. Really, really difficult. My daughter has many, many issues - legal, emotional, mental and physical that are making all of our lives hell. It's very difficult to help someone who doesn't want your help. Or only wants it on rare occasions. I won't even begin to touch on all the things that have occurred over the last year where my daughter is concerned. Suffice it to say, it has been (and will continue to be) an enormous challenge, with a difficult road ahead.

My son officially moved to Alabama to begin his career in the space field. For the most part (including his internship), he moved last June. This has been very difficult to deal with, as well. I'm so very, very happy for him, but that's a long way from home and I miss him dearly. Many of his friends still come to visit me and I am thankful for that. They're some great people.

My husband is overworked and it doesn't seem to ever get better. I worry about his health working so hard.

I had a CO2 laser procedure done in July that has left me with a lot of discoloration and what appears to be stretch marks and/or scarring! On my upper arms, chest and breast on the area treated (which comes damn close to the nipple area!) A dermatologist confirmed it may be hypopigmentation and the best case scenario is to lighten all the skin around these areas as much as possible to achieve a bit of blending. I know it's vanity, but this issue has really thrown me into a funk. The only positive is my doctor will give me treatments to try to correct this at his own expense. For the record - I do NOT recommend CO2 off the face. Maybe this is a rare issue, but so not worth the risk. Hindsight.... sigh....

I have two friends here that are somewhat close to my age (well, older, but the rest of the people I speak to regularly are in their 20's!), sisters. I love them both - they are my sanity. Found out two days ago that one is taking a consulting job across the country for a min. of three months. She'll come home once a month, but sure she'll have things to take care of and spend time with her hubby. Her sister, who I've come to love, is going back to Arkansas to close up her house and sell it and isn't expecting to return until the end of June. :( So I think I need to take a couple of classes or something. Getting back to journaling will help, getting back to a regular exercise routine will also help, but I need to do something outside of home and find a way to meet people. I'm considering a nutrition class and a yoga class - both would strengthen my commitment to health, anyway. :D

So as I said, it's been a year of changes. I need to change with them. Here's to 2013... let's hope and pray it is a better year than '12.

...later... I did it! I did a workout. Okay...not exactly the entire thing, but I worked out for almost a half hour. Not bad considering. :D Here we go!

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05 October 2012

Somehow I'm managing to stay down here at the weight range for a while. In spite of occasional nights of beer and burgers! Oh well, you gotta have fun sometimes, right?

So next Friday I'm going to CA for my 35th high school reunion. sigh... Kind of got roped into going, but I'll make the best of it. At least I feel pretty good about my weight/size, so that'll help. I'm going to turn it into a girls weekend with a couple of my old friends there, and hopefully visit a couple family members and another old friend. I hope I can manage to stay around this weight for that week of partying, friends and food.

Weigh-in: 124.4 lb

lost so far: 50.6 lb

still to go: 0 lb

Diet followed reasonably well

(1 comment) losing 0.8 lb a week

28 September 2012

Weigh-in: 125.2 lb

lost so far: 49.8 lb

still to go: 0.2 lb

Diet followed reasonably well

add comment losing 0.1 lb a week

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