The Struggle

So, I had my weigh in this morning and I'm down another 2.2lbs! So, that brings me to 174lbs. I will move down in points allowed this week, which is good, I feel ready for that step down. This makes me 15lbs from my original goal of 50lbs of weight loss.Here is my run from yesterday. It was a treadmill run, I ran 2.1 miles (that last 1/10 of a mile like to had killed me!) and then walked for a little over 3 miles. It was almost 80 degrees when I woke up yesterday (it was my day off so I didn't head out to run until 10'ish) and...

One of THOSE Days

Yesterday was one of those days. You know the ones. It was a roller coaster. I woke up, felt good, only had a half day of work, ate my oatmeal with berries, headed to work. Got to work, it was a mad house per usual, got a headache, got grumpy, stuck it out knowing that when I got home I could spend the afternoon relaxing at the pool after the gym. Got home, pulled my car into the driveway, out came the clouds which stayed around all day. Ate lunch, totally gave into my couch which has it's own gravitational pull, still had a...

My office is a mind field!

Ok, I work on Saturdays...every Saturday. I live at the beach and I work in weekly vacation home rentals. Saturday is our turn over day (the day guests check out and check in), so it's our busiest day. It's a mad house. Being Memorial Day weekend, this is our first "in season" weekend, so it's the first really busy one. We could be here anywhere from 8-12 hours today.Well, I share an office with the housekeeping department and do you know what they keep at the ready, at all times?COOKIES. This place is like a mind field of diet...

My Kick Bootay Mix

So, I put together a playlist this week that has been amazing! This thing has kept me going even when I totally didn't feel like it. I pushed myself harder and at some points I was even semi-dancing on the treadmill, I couldn't help myself. I thought I'd share it, so, here it is.1. Mutemath - You Are Mine For stretching before hand2. The Bravery - Time Won't Let Me Go3. Kelly Clarkson - I Do Not Hook Up4. Mutemath - Typical yeah, I know, Mutemath twice...but I like them5. Rise Against - Re-Education (Through Labor)6. Black Eyed...

I am the tortoise of weight loss...

...and I'm alright with that. I had my official WI this morning and I lost 1.8lbs, bringing my weight loss total to 33.4lbs since January 5th. The first 30lbs came off easy, since then every pound has been slow going, but it's ok. I'm still losing. I'm not going in reverse, I am getting more tone, I am healthier than I've been in...well, ever and I feel good about myself. I know that slow weight loss is more apt to stay off. I am at 176.2lbs and proud of it. :)I skipped the gym for 2 days...in a row. On Tuesday I got home from...

I love Pizza. Did I tell you guys I love pizza?

I have 2 favorite foods. Cheeseburgers and Pizza! They end up being the downfall of every "diet" I've ever tried. So since I'm on this whole "make my life healthier" kick, I decided to start making my own low weight watcher point pizza dough. I knew I wanted something whole wheat, but didn't taste whole wheat, so I pulled from a few different recipes to make up my very own. I LOVE PIZZA Pizza Dough for Bread Maker3/4...

My brain is a sitcom gone wrong

My brain is a flurry of activity. I hate to admit it, but if you are talking to me I am probably at that exact moment thinking of new recipes to try, a new purse I'd like to have, a TV show I watched the night before or what I need to do after we finish the conversation. I listen, but I will admit it, I'm a self absorbed person.Sometimes what is going on inside my head is quite comical, and maybe just to me. When I first started exercising and run/walking on the treadmill I started very slowly. I would build myself up 1-2 minutes...

Before & Now

My first progression picture, the dates are incorrect, the April pic should be 2009. 28lbs lost: Another random shot, not sure the weight loss at this point: The most recent progression, I've held pretty steady at 44lbs lost: I plan to take another at Christmas 2009 for a full year progression. The biggest difference to me is in my face. I never thought my face was full before. It's amazing how different it looks to...

They call(ed) me the chubby one...

Like most people on January 1st, 2009 I made a list of goals I would like to accomplish this year. It went something like this:Lose 50lbsGo to the gym more (at least 3x a week)Quit SmokingRead some ClassicsSave MoneyIt looks like every list I've made, every year, since puberty. On January 5th, I stepped on the scale and at a short 5'4'' was depressed (although not surprised since my diet consisted of beer and pizza) to see that my weight had climbed to 209.6lbs. With the support of friends at work, I started following the Weight...

About Me

Like most people on January 1st, 2009 I made a list of goals I would like to accomplish for the year. It went something like this:Lose 50lbsGo to the gym more (at least 3x a week)Quit SmokingRead some ClassicsSave MoneyIt looks like every list I've made, every year, since puberty. On January 5th, I stepped on the scale and at a short 5'4'' was depressed (although not surprised since my diet consisted of beer and pizza)...