Loser!!

Yes, thank you very much, I did lose!  Yeah!  1.2 lbs - goodbye forever!  That puts my  total weight loss at 22.6 lbs.  Only a tiny little .4 lbs away from hitting that 10% victory again!  In case you don't remember, you can read HERE about my gain that kicked me out from celebrating my 10%.  I WILL celebrate next week!

So while I'm at it... check this out:

How's that for kicking flat lines in the proverbial rear??  Take THAT flat line!  (If you look really close, the circle on the far right has taken a tiny little dip - but I'm still kicking the flat line!)

The topic for this weeks meeting was trying something new.  I had some chicken I needed to use up.  I decided to try out chicken spaghetti.  The only bad thing is... when I have a dutch oven FULL of spaghetti, how do you technically know how many servings that is?  I don't have a clue... if your a man, it might only be 4 servings... for me, it's probably closer to 10 servings.  So I guessed at a, hopefully, safe 8 servings... I could be way off!

Try it - you might want to cut back on the chicken broth... but hope you enjoy!

Confidence and a little motivation...

On your weight loss journey, there's nothin  quite like weighing in with confidence.  When you've had a great week, followed the plan, you know you can look forward to positive results!  I am looking forward to WI tonight!  I've tried hard this week and I know the results will show here!

Here's a little inspriration for ya...  I know when I hear about a celebrity who's lost weight, I sometimes tend to shrug it off.  I mean c'mon! they can afford personal chef's, trainers, and have access to so many things that can make their weight loss a success.  Who wouldn't loose weight with all that going for you??  But, I have to give credit where credit due: Mendisa... 120 lbs lighter!  That is amazing!  You go, Girl!

http://video.foxnews.com/v/4660129/singer-mandisa-sheds-more-than-120-lbs

WI - Breaking Even - It's a good thing, right?

So last week I gained .8 lbs... this week I lost .8 lbs.  I'd like to think I lost a lot more than that, but I over-indulged on Sunday.  Point being... my chart is flat lined.  Has flat lined for weeks. 

Up a pound, down a pound... I'm tired of breaking even.  I want to kick start my weight loss again.  So it's back to tracking and measureing like every good little WW member should do.  Although breaking even seems like a good thing, is it really?  Seriously, the piddly little weight I've lost in the past two months is shameful and shows nothing except my lack of motivation and willingness to stick to a good thing.  (I'm preaching to myself here!!!)

And, I've been walking like a good little WW member should!  Believe it or not, I'm really starting to enjoy walking.  A lot!  I miss it when I don't get to walk.  I love taking the walks with my little buddy.  He's such a good companion to have along when walking.

I've considered taking weight loss pills... maybe even drinking some green magic tea or something else... but I know if I'm gonna do this right (think: lifestyle change) then I'm gonna have to give it all I've got. 

Anybody care to join me in committing to "giving it all ya got"?

Update...

Why no blogging news? 

Not too much to talk about.  A .8 gain.  Yech.  But, I have an excuse.  A good excuse.

I've been having a pain in my back and of course, everyone has diagnosed me with gall bladder issues.  I met with a surgeon once but I was not impressed with his theory so decided not to have it removed.  I live in pain on a daily basis.  It's not bad enough to take a pain med, but after several days, it gets old.  I get cranky.  And I'll take a pill just for some relief. 

I decided I'd had enough and made up my mind to do a gall bladder cleanse.  If you want to know the fine print, click the link.  The basics are this: 2 cups of olive oil, 1 cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice, a cup of grape juice, and 1 tablespoon of honey.  Blended... I got about 3 1/2 cups of that down.  Blech.  The point?  2 cups of olive oil is 57 PointsPlus!  I thought it would take care of it's self (KWIM?) but I did still have that small gain.

I've recommitted to this for me.  It's what I need to do to create a healthier life for me and for my son.  My hubby decided to try counting PointsPlus this week and has done very well so far.  He likes that he can have what he wants!

Walking update: somebody smack me, please.  No, I've not been walking like I should.  Still been walking some, but I have fallen behind on the challenge.  I'm still determined to do this!!!!!

Looking forward to the weekend - especially since I still have all 49 of my weekly bonus PointsPlus!  YAY!

Three things...

1) I forgot to post my weight loss for the week.  I lost .2!  Go me!  I'll take it... its better than a .2 gain!

2) I walked today... another 10 minutes down.  It's so fun walking with my two year old son.  He sometimes lags behind, but I just use it as a opportunity to walk backwards!  He doesn't like it and tells me "you turn around?" until I finally do.  ☺

3) Because I'm not a genius, I can't count.  Day 1 = Monday, Day 2 = Tuesday, Day 3 = Wednesday... the day of rest in the Walk-It Challenge.  I said I was starting the challenge on Sunday but I was dead wrong.  I did walk on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday... but the official starting day of the Walk-It Challenge: Monday, April 4th.

Bonus: today a co-worker fell seriously ill due to an asthma attack.  She's hospitalized in ICU and can't breathe on her own.  I realized this: I'll take my weight loss struggles over fighting for life any day.

Walk-It Challenge

Today marks the start of Weight Watchers Walk-It Challenge.  I've never participated in their challenge so I'm excited to announce my commitment to do so now!  Will you please join me and hold me accountable?

Here is their handy-dandy little chart to help you mark it off each week (I think you'll be able to access it).  And below is a copy of my little chart showing my progress to date.  I know today is the official start date, but I walked yesterday so I'm using yesterday as my start date.  Another reason I'm starting as of yesterday... day 3 of each week is a day of rest.  If I start my challenge as of yesterday, day 3 falls on Wednesday.  We attend church on Wednesday nights so I need that day free.  Trust me, Wednesday evening is hectic enough without trying to get in even 10 minutes of walking.

All of this leads up to May 22nd - the offical Walk-It Day.  Weight Watchers members from all around the nation will be joining together to walk a 5K (3.1 miles).  I've checked the website and found the closest event to be in Kansas City.... a bit further than I'm willing to drive at this point.  I'd love to find some pals willing to walk with me in this area... maybe Lamar?  Joplin?  Doesn't matter to me... just so long as I make it to that 5K point.  A couple WW buddies from Lamar have shown some interest... and I'm up for it!

WW has a link to a really cool Google tool: Gmaps Pedometer!  Check it out... you can clock your walking path to know the distance!  Click HERE for my map.  This is a really neat tool I had no idea that Google offered.  (A'course... I LUV GOOGLE!)

Somehow, this challenge has really motivated me.  I believe it's what I've needed to get me excited about WW again.  Yes, I've been a little un-motivated the past few weeks... no secret there!

Last but not least...

I'd like to give a shout out to my amazing WW leader, Rachel.  At the risk of being extremely cheesy, I asked Rachel for a picture of her and I together tonight.  I don't know when I'll see Rachel again because she's leaving our location.   I'm dreading the change of a new leader again, but trying to keep an open mind... I hated it when the last leader, Shannon, left a few months back.  But I've ended up loving Rachel and her leadership ways.  She's funny, motivational, upbeat, and most of all: genuine.  She's never tried to pretend that she doesn't struggle too.  Which I love! So... Rachel - here's to you:

"Thanks for the past four months of motivation.  You (and your "friend") are great!  I loved having you around and I'm going to miss you!  Best wishes to you..."

Anyone up for joining me in this challenge???  Comment if so - and check back for updates!