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I realized I have not done any updates since I earned lifetime. Right now I am weighing in once a month. I have to make sure and be no more than 2lbs over my goal weight of 130.

Here is the run down of my weigh in since July:

08/26/14: 131.4

09/26/14: 131.0

10/21/14: 130.8

11/25/14: 129.4

I have actually liked my "maintenance" mode more than my weight loss time. Since I only have to weigh in once a month I can plan ahead when I am going to weigh in that month. Then it gives me time to get my weight back down to where it needs to be when I go in.

I have also started running again. I ran a race in July, and I have a 1/2 marathon planned for February. I trained for one 4 years ago but a month before the race I twisted my knee and couldn't run. I was really disappointed. I start actually "training" next week. I ran 5.1 miles last Sunday. I bought the inexpensive Garmin (my health insurance actually reimbursed me for it!) and I like it because I know how far I've gone. If I want to go just a little farther I know how much farther I need to go. It's been one of my better running purchases in a long time. I ran some while I was at my Dad's house for Thanksgiving. One of my step-mom's running class people asked if we were marathon runners. That made me happy to think someone thought I was a marathon runner.

My next weight goal is 125. I'd like to be about there and see how I feel. I was 128 on my scale last week so I am not that far off. I have some pants that I use to fit into comfortably...they do not fit anymore. I also fit into size 25 and 26. The waist is a little tight but it's where I carry by weight so I have ways around that. But it fits perfectly in the butt and legs. Overall, I am happy with where I am at weight wise. It's taken some time to be happy where I am at, which I think running has helped my mood too...endorphin's and all. :)

Weight Watchers Lifetime

I struggled the last 6/7 weeks to get my act together to weigh in. I had this to do and that to do. We went on vacation. Or my scale would say I was more than I should be to earn Lifetime. I finally sucked it up and went in for the 6 week weigh in. I wasn't sure I had done all the right things to earn it. On the WW website it said I had to weigh in twice...which I had not done. Ugh. I was depressed and really REALLY didn't want to wait another 6 weeks to earn Lifetime. But like I said, I went in. I gathered all the kids up, told them they need to behave and be patient and went in.

My scale at home said 131.2 right before I left. That morning it said 130.8. I have to be within 2lbs of my goal weight to earn Lifetime. Before I weighed in I told them I hadn't been in twice because of xyz. They said that since I was a monthly subscriber that I didn't have to weigh in, that only the 6 week mark would count.

On to their scale:

131.0!!!

I earned LIFETIME! YAY! I was so excited.

In other news I ran a 5k yesterday. My walking friend told me she wanted to run the July 4th race and so I said I'd sign up also. I ran 3 times before yesterday. Oops. But I did better than I expected. 26:06. 8:11/mile pace. I was really happy with my time and myself. I felt great the first 2 miles but the 3rd mile was the hardest. I had to dig deep for that. 

I'd really like to start toning but I have no idea how. I guess I will google that.

Until next time!

GOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLL!

I finally made it to my goal weight at Weight Watchers!! Exciting!

At home weight: 128.7
WW weight: 129.4
Weekly loss (2 weeks between weigh in): -1.4lbs
Total Loss: -31.8
Weight Loss since E was born: -50

Now I need to maintain for the next six weeks. I have to be no more than 2 lbs up or 2 lbs below. Then I'll have lifetime! :)

I got my goal charm too.

I've been MIA!

I struggled for a few weeks to get my act together with eating. I ate whatever and it showed on the scale. I promised myself on Tuesday that if I stuck to my plan all week, I'd get donuts on Sunday. Well I did and it also showed on the scale! Plus yesterday was my monthly weight and pics.

I'll start with my weight today since it's the lowest I have been since I was pregnant with my 7.5 year old!!

128.6!! Woot. I really stuck to my points this week. I walked 7.8 on Wednesday and made sure to get extra moving around in also. Last week I walked 8.5 miles on day!

On to my monthly measurements:

Weight: 129.4
Waist (stomach): 34.5
Natural Waist: 31
Hips: 37
Bust: 38 (I was full when I measured)
Left Arm/Leg: 10 in/20.25 in
Right Arm/Leg: 10 in/20 in

4/17/13     05/17/14

04/17/14       05/17/14 

Visually there isn't much of a difference. But the numbers are down so I am happy.

Here is me from last night in normal clothes.

If I stick with my points until Tuesday I should make my goal weight at WW. So then I'll be in my 6 weeks make my goal weight. Yay!

One Year and One Week

One year and one week after I started my weight loss journey I finally weighed in at 130.8! Now I have to be 130.0 to be at my 'goal' with WW but that's only .8 away. Then I'll have to maintain for 6 weeks to be eligible for Lifetime...which means I do not have to pay for WW as long as I weigh in with them once a month.

Weight at home: 129.5!!
Weight at WW: 130.8
Weekly loss: -1.4lbs (WHAT THE HECK?!)
Total weight loss: -30.4lbs

I changed the where I was walking. Added hills but the distance is the same. We area also walking the same distance in less time! I am definitely feeling motivated to keep walking. My friend did a good thing in suggesting we change where we walked, not only for our safety (we did the same route and the same time but different days), but for a change in our routine. I mean it totally showed.

I even ate TEXAS BBQ on Friday night. I did not count those points. :P

Weigh in and SOOO close to my goal weight

Weigh in on Tuesday was less than exciting.

At home: 131.3
WW: 132.2
Weight loss: -0 (boo)
Total Loss: -29

I shouldn't really be upset for not losing any weight. I over ate x1000 on Sunday. I was so sluggish the whole day too. I realize when I overeat I always feel tired. I looked up why the body feels tired after eating too much. It is because once the food hits your small intestine it goes into "digest this food only" mode thus making you feel tired and sleepy. Knowing and finally identifying that feelings and it's exact cause is huge for me. I don't like feeling sleepy when I need to be chatting and being social with family. Now that I know that it's another reason to not over eat. Yay!

My friend and I changed our walking route. Since it's too hot in the afternoons now we are walking in the mornings. We still walk 6-6.5 miles but it's through the country now. E likes it because there are cows and horses. We like it because it's new and it has hills!!

On Thursday I got on the scale. My goal this week is to stay in my points and see 130.? on the scale...and IT HAPPENED! I was really excited. Eating with in my points and the new route has already helped. Yesterday to treat myself I went to Sonic and got the cinnasnacks. BUT I only ate 1 instead of all 3. I got my yummy fix and I didn't blow my day.

Today I went shopping. I went to the Gap. I found some cute shorts and I tried on size 6 and size 4. The size 6 were TOO BIG!!! YAY! How exciting was that. And my shirt is size XS! Here is a picture:

The last 2 weigh in's and monthly measurements!

Weigh in from 4/8:

I had not done the best at eating the week prior and I'd missed my normal weigh in so I knew I needed to weigh in even though I was afraid of gaining that week. I had to go in on Wednesday which was nice because they open early that day.

WW: 132.8
-1.0 officially (that was a loss from 2 weeks)

Weigh in from Tuesday 4/15:

At home: 131.3 (OMG YAY!)
WW: 132.2
-.6
TOTAL: -29lbs!

My WW year anniversary is next Wednesday. I am thinking about going in on Wednesday just so I can do it on my year. I'd love to lose 1lb this week so I can have an even 30lbs for the year.

Today is my year from starting measuring and pictures!

Weight: 131.3
Waist (stomach) -5.5 inches
Hips: -3.5 inches
Bust: -4 inches

Left Arm/Leg: 10.5in/20.25in
Right Arm/Leg: 10in/20.75in

03/17/14     04/17/14

04/17/13            04/17/14

Tuesday Weigh In

I over committed myself to too many things yesterday. I made plans for E to be with a babysitter for about 30/40 minutes. She does not like anyone other than Mama or Dada to be with her. But I have an important appointment next Thursday and hubby is going to be away from home that day. Then I needed to get my hair done. My hairdresser only works at her salon Mon, Tues and Saturday's. Those are not my idea days but it's what I have to work with if I want my hair done. Side note: I am now a brunette. I am not sure how I feel about it yet, but it's not ugly. Being a brunette makes me think of what my life was like before hubby. It reminds me of being in a different place in my life. The blonde was MY thing. It was what I did for myself. The reason I went brunette was because my roots have been growing really fast lately and it's been hard to find time to get to the salon. So I will be brown for a while and add some highlights in here and there.

With all that I didn't get a chance to weigh in. But that is okay. Just because I worked really hard and stayed within my points 90% of the time, but couldn't weigh in...it doesn't mean none of that counted. SOOOOOO what was my home weight? 132.5!! Holy CRAP!! Yay! Very exciting! I am happy with that. That means I am 2.5lbs away from my goal! A goal I have had since 2007!

We are going out to dinner tonight. Hubby owes me a yummy dinner at my favorite place. I did something I haven't done in a long time...count my points ahead of time! I actually feel more relaxed about the day. I know how many points I have for snacks. I am also walking 2 hours (6.7 miles) this afternoon.

Until next time.

Weeeekly Goooooaaaaaal!!

I am happy to report I FINALLY saw 132 on the scale at home! 132.8 this morning! Yesterday morning my 5 year old C told me my belly was getting smaller. We all know kids are honest to a fault and she usually tells me my belly is big. I usually take her "critiques" with a grain of salt but I'm accepting this one! Haha!

I hope I can keep up this momentum up. I'd like to have a decent weight loss at the meeting.

Weigh in Day

It's been a rough week. I've been working on getting baby E to sleep in her crib longer. Once I have her down all I want to do is eat. So I have been late night eating. I know that is not ideal or beneficial at all but it's just what I do...emotional eating. I had every intention of eating within my points on Sunday but my husband said we were going to eat Mexican with his parents and I HAD to eat. I have zero self control with Mexican food. Ha.

Yesterday I ate within my points and walked 6.5 miles. I got back down a few ounces lower than last week. I knew it wouldn't be much of a weight loss, but I don't care. I don't like to see the gain.

Weight at Home: 133.1
Weight at WW: 133.8
Weekly Loss: -.4
Total Loss: -27.4
Pounds until Goal: 3.8lbs

-.4 for the week. Not bad seeing as though I didn't do that great. My goal this week is to track everything and FINALLY see 132 on the scale at home. I am back to where I was when I stopped back in November. Took me almost 2 months. My own fault but I like the slow weight loss.

I got this weird charm today that I earned. It was for going 4 weeks in a row. I don't really know what it does but it's kind of cool. Just a little memento.

Weigh in #30!

Weight at Home: 133.4
Weight at WW: 134.2
Weekly Loss: -.8
Total Loss: -27.0

I was happy with the loss. That is coming off playing catch up from vacation.

I have walked twice this week. We were going to try and walk 3 times but the wind and weather just wouldn't allow it. We walked 6.3 miles on Monday and 4.8 miles yesterday. E is starting to last longer in the stroller. I used to bring my Beco with me in case she started SCREAMING but now that she is big enough I give her toys, crackers, etc.

I am hoping I will see 132 on my home scale this week. I haven't seen 132 since before I was pregnant with kiddo #2! That was 2007/2008!!

Edit to add: I have my first follower!! woohoo! Shout out to my first follower! hehe

Monthly Measurements and Pictures!

I was nervous about how my weight would be today. I ate good all day yesterday but I didn't have my kids back by the end of the day and I didn't know when I'd get them back. So I emotional ate. My hubby said "Just eat if it will make you feel better." He could see I was upset about the kids not being back so he "gave me permission" to eat. Haha. So I ate.

I woke up went on the scale and it said:

WHAT?!?!? I couldn't even believe it. This was the third time I got on the scale because I honestly didn't believe it. God did for me what I couldn't do for myself. Ha. Well, I did my part, God did the rest. 

On to the measurements! Next month it will be my one year mark of taking measurements and weight loss! I can't believe it's been a year. It seemed so daunting and overwhelming thinking about all the weight I had to lose. 

Weight: 133.4 lbs
Waist: 35.5 in
Hips: 37.75 in
Bust: 37.5 in
Right Arm: 10.25 in
Left Arm: 10.5 in
Right thigh: 21 in
Left thigh: 20.5 in

This is the one month difference. Not a whole lot of difference visually, as usual. 

11 month difference

04/17/2013    03/17/2014

04/17/2013   03/17/2014

I love data. I love seeing the numbers drop. I made a spreadsheet about it too. haha I do a yearly loss next month! My goal is to be at my goal weight by next measurement on April 17th. 

Here are my normal pants. The lovely Target Yoga pants. Size Small!

Hoping for a good weigh in tomorrow at Weight Watchers. 

Vacation!

I didn't weigh in this week. We went on vacation to Santa Fe, NM. And well I wanted to eat...so I did! I haven't had sopapilla in probably 10 years. We have lots of Mexican food here but sopapillas are not just given to you as part of the meal. They were glorious!! I came back and I'd gained 2lbs...IT WAS SO WORTH IT! Haha. I would rather eat mostly what I want and enjoy vacation than be strict with my points. I lost most of it in a day because well my body can drop what it gained fairly easily with just a day or 2 of eating well.

I take my monthly pictures on Monday. I wish I could see more change like I used to but I'll keep working on that. I haven't eaten that well the last 2 nights. E has been really clingy and 90% of the time I have to eat with her. When she's sleeping or hubby has her I want to eat eat eat!

See you Monday!

Weigh In Day!

Weight at Home: 134.9
Weight at WW: 135.4
Week Weight Loss: -2.0 lbs
Total weight loss: 25.8 lbs!

I am closing in on my goal again. I am still 2 lbs away from being away from where I was right before Thanksgiving. I am the same as I was 10/23/2013. I just keep moving forward.

I feel skinnier. I feel skinny. I feel lighter. My stomach is still mushy. I guess that won't fully go away unless I am 120 lbs. I don't know if I want to be 120 lbs. I might want to be 125. I will see once I get to 130. Which seems attainable. It doesn't seem so scary anymore. It used to feel like I'd never get there. Yay!

So my goal is to get inches off my stomach. I'd like to be 34 or 35 by the summer. That is 1-2 more inches. I have no idea if it will happen, but it's at least something to have in mind. :)

Size 4 Shorts!

I am starting this post with no title! AH! I usually have a title in mind but I can't think of one right now.

I was 135.8 on my scale yesterday! Woot! That is exciting. I walked 20,500 steps on Tuesday and 16,000 steps yesterday. We walked 6.5 miles (E fell asleep for an hour of that so there was no crying) on Tuesday and 4.5 yesterday. My legs are sore and so are my shins. I need new shoes. I have had these running shoes since Nov. 2010. I remember that because my dad and I went Thanksgiving that year to the Run On store. They have one kind of close to me so I am going to go there next weekend. Have too much going on this weekend to buy new ones.

I also bought myself some new shorts. I went to American Eagle. I tried on SIZE 4?! They fit! They were snug around the waist, which is normal for me, but heeeck yeah! I have to fit shorts around my butt and thighs or they sag and feel too loose.

So this is what I love about Weight Watchers. I can eat the below and it's only 5 points plus! And I am full...for a while at least. I only make this when I have time (not on morning I have to take the kids to school). I will eat a Special K Flatbread sandwich which is also 6 PP. But strawberries keep my digestive system moving. :P I eat it with Reddi Whip because I don't like strawberries.

1 Egg 2 PP
1 Egg White 0 PP
1 Cup strawberries 0 PP
6 TBSP Reddi Whip 1 PP
2 Slices of Bacon 3 PP

Weigh in #28

At home weight: 136.2
Weight Watchers: 137.4
-3.8 from 2 weeks ago

I have to wait until 11am to weigh in because that's when they open on Tuesday. I like the ladies today 100x better. Plus there is one lady that still leads meetings from the first time. She loves E and will hold her - even when E doesn't want her to. Haha. Anyways I will drink some water and eat egg whites because I can't go that long without eating.

After I left I tried to decide what I'd splurge on. I decided Carl's Jr. I love their fries and famous burger. Mmmm. Last year, a month or so after E was born I went through the drive though and the girl working was someone I knew from somewhere else. She asked if I was pregnant! Ugh. That hurt. So for a long time I didn't go there. I went a few times in between but always held my breath hoping she wasn't working. I never saw her ... until today. On a side note I have a thing about places I shop not knowing me. I like to be anonymous. So yeah, she was working. Bleh. I sucked in the whole time we interacted. Ha. Maybe I redeemed myself?! I am 30lbs lighter. I also know I won't be going back there for a whole again. Haha. Call me anonymous.

I walked 6.5 miles today. E fell asleep so we were able to go farther. I also walked 20,500 steps today! Woot. Even with my splurge I stayed in my points. Yay! On to the next week.

Pictures and Measurements

I really didn't want to do this. I hate seeing number go up and I do not like recording them. But I still did it. It's been an emotional week that made me eat more than I wanted on a few days. I wanted to be down more today but we went out to eat at my favorite restaurant so it's hard not to eat less. We haven't been eating out as much so I kinda splurged.

I want to add something. Hubby and I went for a physical for work health insurance. If we passed certain tests we get X amount off our premium each year. We both passed all 5...yay! But when they measured my waist it was higher up than I measure. I measure at the thickest part of my midsection. So my 'waist' measurement is a bit more than my natural waist.

Weight: 137.9 lbs
Waist: 35.75 in
Hips: 37.75 in
Bust: 39 in
Right Arm: 10.25 in
Left Arm: 10.5 in
Right thigh: 21 in
Left thigh: 21 in

L: 4/17/13    R: 2/17/13

L: 11/17/13   R: 02/17/13 

L: 11/17/13   R: 02/17/13

  

L: 04/17/13   R: 02/17/13

And this was me 1 year ago today! hehe I was still 6 days from having E! 

I didn't weigh in this week

I didn't weigh in this week because Tuesday they shut down DFW because of the ice. I was at home with the kids and hubby said that it wasn't a good idea to drive. The normal roads were fine but the bridges were iced over. I was disappointed to not be able to weigh in but I can only do what I can do.

Baby E is sick along with hubby so it's been a long week. I started off last Tuesday at 141.0 on my scale. I weighed myself Tuesday morning and it was 137.0!! Woot! I was pretty excited. It will be a good weigh in on Tuesday if I keep this up. This morning I was 136.6. I love seeing the scale go down.

I only over ate on Sunday. I was kind of upset with myself but through out the week I stayed in my extra weekly allotted points. I think I had 13 left over from the 49. I found out today that my favorite chocolates are 7 points plus for 3! Ugh! I love them. I usually eat a couple a day. So yeah, boo.

I am in a weird place with points though. I am still nursing E (and plan to keep nursing her for another year) and with her being sick she hasn't eaten that much food. She has been nursing like a newborn so I think with me having 33 points (opposed to the 40 when you are exclusively nursing) it's probably helping my weight loss. She hasn't showed any signs of not getting enough milk so I am not worried.

I am trying to decide if I will do pictures/measurement on the 17th. I haven't done it in a few months, so I probably should since I am doing WW again. I guess we'll see!

Happy Thursday everyone!

Long time, no post

I have no idea if anyone actually reads this blog or not. I'll update/post anyways. :)

I feel off the Weight Watchers bandwagon after my last post. It was right around Thanksgiving. I had been sick and I was kind of tired of doing it after 7 months. At that point I had lost 27.4lbs. Yay me.

I stopped weighing in and it then I stopped tracking...so you get it. I slowly gained back 7.4lbs over the course of Thanksgiving, Christmas and the cold weather until now...early February. Excuses but whatever. I do better when I have accountability outside of my home.

I said to the hubby this morning "I need to get back to Weight Watchers." He unhesitatingly said "Yes, you do." I did a quick head turn and said "What?". I was expecting a "We don't have the money" or him ignoring me with a yeah okay sure. I was no expecting that. He said "Not because you have gained a lot of weight back, but because you just ate healthier when you were on it.

My original goal was to be 130 by the time E turned one. Which is February 23rd. That is not going to happen, but it's my own fault. I am not mad at myself and I am not stressed over it, but I am happier with my weight than I thought I would be if I didn't meet my personal goal.

I am ready for the weather to get warm again so I can walk again. I have kept fairly active. I walked 6.5 miles a few weeks ago. I am still breastfeeding but E also eats food so I get 33 points this time instead of 40.

I am nervous and excited about starting again but I am also dreading it. I know what it takes and I know it's hard but I really don't want to gain all that weight back. I don't want to pull out my old jeans because I was lazy. That is unacceptable to me. So here my journey begins again.

STARTING WEIGHT: 141.2
5% Weight: 134.1
GOAL WEIGHT: 130