Week 4

Down 4.2 this week for a total of 19 gone. I'm eating everything I'm supposed to be eating. They say some people lose bigger #s the first few weeks. (loving that I'm part of that group!)

I think what pushed it along this week is the addition of exercise. I haven't gone out and ran or anything. I've been doing yard work. Weeding to be specific. With all the flower beds at the new house there is more than enough opportunity for me. Both a good thing and a bad thing.

Right now, I'm loving all that I've done for myself in such a short time. I haven't noticed a huge difference in how I look or feel. I'm just proud that I started and I can say this is something I've done all by myself! Whoot!

Week 3

Week three has me down 2.2 for the week for a total of 13. Not too shabby. I haven't been able to get regular exercise in. I plan on it. Baby steps. Right now, I'm focusing on making good choices and making that part of my routine. Thinking next week I'll take measurements again and see what (if any) differences there are. Happy about the direction so far.

2nd Week on the Big W.

2.8 for a total of 10.8. I can't tell a difference in anything yet but, I'm happy it's gone. I'll keep plugging away.

Hubby is working full time, coaching, and finishing up his PhD. That means limited free time to exercise with 2 boys. I'm still figuring out how to get that in. Would like to do it alone as a way to relax but, I'm not seeing that as a possibility right now.

Did work for 2 hours in the yard yesterday. I'm a bit stiff and sore and went to bed with a backache. Still have tones of yard work to do. Not sure if I'll allow myself to count that as exercise (even though it technically does).

I needed some help

I needed some help. I joined Weight Watchers. So far, not too bad. I've lost 8 lbs. You wouldn't know by looking at me that it's gone. I can't even tell. So far, I'm proud of what I've done. Taking it one day at a time. Trying to figure out how to get exercise back into my routine with my hubby gone from the house so much. I refer to this time of year as me being a "soccer widow". If you know me, you know exactly what I'm talking about.

I decided I needed help remembering what the right foods were, portion controls, and what it felt like to be satisfied. I could no longer rely in my hubby. I love him dearly but, he is like no other that I know. He can eat dessert every day, run whenever he wants at any distance he wants, and is fine with it all. Maybe it's difficult for him and he just never says anything. Who knows. I just knew that I needed to get back in control myself.

Sorry about going on and on about that. It's hard to admit to anyone, especially yourself, that things need to change and then actually do something about it.

I'll be sure to come back with weekly progress.

Day 3

Three days into the new year and I've worked out three times.

20 minutes on the elliptical. 1.07 miles. Not a marathon by any means. However, better than just sitting on the couch.

Happy New Year!

You can really find good deals on craigslist if you're patient. Got a steal on an elliptical last month and couldn't pass it up. Hubby has been using one ever since he was diagnosed with a slipped disc this summer. He said it's quite a workout and I agree.

Today I worked out for 15 minutes, burned 100 calories (according to the elliptical), and sweat like a pig (according to me).

Psyche!

Gallbladder told me I shouldn't be doing anything for a bit. I told it to take a hike. I'm on the mend and will be walking again shortly....just as soon as things get back to normal (or as close to it as I can get).

While I may have under appreciated you during our time together dear GB, don't get me wrong when I say, "I totally hate you now!" :)