Betty and I went to the store to get her some potty training treats and what do you think she chose out of the array of bright colors?? Twizzlers.
B: cold cereal (6)
L: ham sam & watermelon (5)
D: Burger & watermelon (8)
D: cookies (8) (raw and baked)
total: 27
oh and 2 twizzlers
I like the watermelon because I claim it as ZERO points and it helps me feel full... and it's good!! and in season!
Jack
B: Cheese casadilla & bean and cheese casadilla (8)
L: Double burger with cheese and salsa open style (12)
D: PB&J (5)
DD: Cream cheese stuffed Churro (8)
total: 33
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
It's That Time Again.
Lindsay here, I had my baby on April 7th, 2014. The closest weigh in I remember was maybe a week before going in for the c-section and I weighed 220. That is a hard number to admit but we like things open honest here.
I think it was 3 weeks after the birth that I had the courage to accept the number on the scale and it came up with (I don't remember the exact number but it was about) 190. This is what happened last time when I had Betty. (again, a hard number to spill)
Allen is now 2 months and I am somewhat pleased to report that I am STILL 190. I had a hard time when I first came home and for about the first month with eating sugar and I blame that mostly on the hospital keeping me on the liquid diet that consisted of broth (which I didn't drink because it was gross sodium free.... which by the way I CAN have salt here folks) frozen juice, ice, water, and juice... Sugar and water for almost 3 days conditioned me to just want sugar and I turned to Twizzlers. So rubbery, chewy, and strawberry-y I couldn't stop. After putting kids to sleep that is what I wanted as a reward.
Anyway, I had to put a stop to it. I stopped buying them. COLD TURKEY. Then I started eliminating snacky foods and tried to slow down the eating train. cause it was getting outta control up in here.
Last week I started a SOFT weight watchers like diet. I found out how many points I get and tried to be mindful of exactly how many points I was eating... which was a lot more than needed. I went over points everyday. This week is a little harder. I am being more strict with myself and making trades for things and limiting myself within reason.
I give myself 28 points everyday. That is a little more than I should get if not nursing but I am nursing. I do not give myself full nursing points because I do want to lose weight. But rest assured, if I am starving, I do eat because no one wants a hungry momma bear. Things get tense when I am too hungry.
B: cold cereal (6)
L: Dry ham and cheese sandwich (6)
D: Ice cream and pudding (8)
D: LO zucchini beef skillet (6)
S: PB&J and chips (8)
Total: 33, yes I went over and no I didn't need that much of a snack... noted for next time.
Working Out
The day after I got the workout ok (almost 6 weeks post baby), I went for a slow canter. not called a run or jog because I am sure I could have walked faster BUT I was using running muscles so I call it a canter. The next time I went, I got pain on my scar so I had to walk and that was discouraging. I am 3 weeks into the C25K program (though it has taken me 4 weeks so far) and I am feeling great. I didn't think that I could run for 3 minutes yesterday but I tried and I did it.
We got a cheap treadmill secondhand because, lets face it, East Texas is HOT and HUMID and I cant make it out everytime before it gets too uncomfortable. I have noticed however that I "canter" much slower on it than when I am on the streets pounding it out.
I feel accomplishment when I run. Running releases stress. Running is quiet (when not pushing a stroller). I can think. It is a good break from 2 demanding little people. I was to run all the time!
I think it was 3 weeks after the birth that I had the courage to accept the number on the scale and it came up with (I don't remember the exact number but it was about) 190. This is what happened last time when I had Betty. (again, a hard number to spill)
Allen is now 2 months and I am somewhat pleased to report that I am STILL 190. I had a hard time when I first came home and for about the first month with eating sugar and I blame that mostly on the hospital keeping me on the liquid diet that consisted of broth (which I didn't drink because it was gross sodium free.... which by the way I CAN have salt here folks) frozen juice, ice, water, and juice... Sugar and water for almost 3 days conditioned me to just want sugar and I turned to Twizzlers. So rubbery, chewy, and strawberry-y I couldn't stop. After putting kids to sleep that is what I wanted as a reward.
Anyway, I had to put a stop to it. I stopped buying them. COLD TURKEY. Then I started eliminating snacky foods and tried to slow down the eating train. cause it was getting outta control up in here.
Last week I started a SOFT weight watchers like diet. I found out how many points I get and tried to be mindful of exactly how many points I was eating... which was a lot more than needed. I went over points everyday. This week is a little harder. I am being more strict with myself and making trades for things and limiting myself within reason.
I give myself 28 points everyday. That is a little more than I should get if not nursing but I am nursing. I do not give myself full nursing points because I do want to lose weight. But rest assured, if I am starving, I do eat because no one wants a hungry momma bear. Things get tense when I am too hungry.
B: cold cereal (6)
L: Dry ham and cheese sandwich (6)
D: Ice cream and pudding (8)
D: LO zucchini beef skillet (6)
S: PB&J and chips (8)
Total: 33, yes I went over and no I didn't need that much of a snack... noted for next time.
Working Out
The day after I got the workout ok (almost 6 weeks post baby), I went for a slow canter. not called a run or jog because I am sure I could have walked faster BUT I was using running muscles so I call it a canter. The next time I went, I got pain on my scar so I had to walk and that was discouraging. I am 3 weeks into the C25K program (though it has taken me 4 weeks so far) and I am feeling great. I didn't think that I could run for 3 minutes yesterday but I tried and I did it.
We got a cheap treadmill secondhand because, lets face it, East Texas is HOT and HUMID and I cant make it out everytime before it gets too uncomfortable. I have noticed however that I "canter" much slower on it than when I am on the streets pounding it out.
I feel accomplishment when I run. Running releases stress. Running is quiet (when not pushing a stroller). I can think. It is a good break from 2 demanding little people. I was to run all the time!
Sunday, August 11, 2013
1 year later
THE GRAND FINALLY!!
Here are the results of a year of hard work:
The proof is in the data, but here are some pictures too.
Here are the results of a year of hard work:
I would like to add here that it is very hard for me to put these before pictures up BUT I know it will be good for me in not getting here again. ugh.
I just realized that there isn't a sideways before of Jack so there it is for comparison...WOW
and here is a bonus or two
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Saturday, April 27, 2013
Well Now It Is The End Of April
Since last time I wrote I rode the roller coaster between 172 and 169. I had surgery on the 16th of April and the 23rd of April to have my thyroid out and right now am sitting on 168. I got down to 165 but that was because I didn't eat anything for 2.5 days and I couldn't keep that up as that is not healthy. I do hope to stay below 170 throughout recovery. My mom came for the second surgery as did my sister and it has been sooooo nice having them to visit and help take care of the little one. Our church and my neighbor has brought delicious meals to help and so I don't feel like I am neglecting my family.
I had been running quite regularly and my goal was to do 3 miles once a week every week and I held that up for two whole weeks (couldn't do it the past 2 weeks due to surgery). When I get back at it I will continue the goal of 3 miles once a week and when that feels more comfortable I will up it to perhaps 3.5 or even 4.
--Lindsey
I had been running quite regularly and my goal was to do 3 miles once a week every week and I held that up for two whole weeks (couldn't do it the past 2 weeks due to surgery). When I get back at it I will continue the goal of 3 miles once a week and when that feels more comfortable I will up it to perhaps 3.5 or even 4.
--Lindsey
Saturday, February 23, 2013
YES!!
I did it! 169.6 I ran and did a work out on Monday. Tuesday I did a workout. Wednesday I worked out and ran. Thursday I worked out and walked. Friday I rode the stationary bike and Today I walked.
I think mostly the goal was accomplished by doing extra and different workouts, eating/sharing oatmeal in the morning and not so much as eating less during the day (though that is a factor).
-Lindsey
I came in at 212. I was shocked because for most of the week I've had a meetings at work where they've fed us breakfast (doughnuts and fried chicken) and lunch (more fried chicken, pizza, and bar-b-que ribs). It was real delicious, but not very healthy. I tried to limit myself to average portions and not eat breakfast at home and there. I thought for sure I would have gained a little or something this week, but it turned out I managed to lose. I guess that's good, but it's not fooling me. I know I'm not cured yet. I'll always have the potential to get back to the weight I was. 212 is the least I've weighed in 8 years, almost since high school.
-Jack
I think mostly the goal was accomplished by doing extra and different workouts, eating/sharing oatmeal in the morning and not so much as eating less during the day (though that is a factor).
-Lindsey
I came in at 212. I was shocked because for most of the week I've had a meetings at work where they've fed us breakfast (doughnuts and fried chicken) and lunch (more fried chicken, pizza, and bar-b-que ribs). It was real delicious, but not very healthy. I tried to limit myself to average portions and not eat breakfast at home and there. I thought for sure I would have gained a little or something this week, but it turned out I managed to lose. I guess that's good, but it's not fooling me. I know I'm not cured yet. I'll always have the potential to get back to the weight I was. 212 is the least I've weighed in 8 years, almost since high school.
-Jack
Monday, February 18, 2013
Sunday 17 February
B: oatmeal (4)
L: LO soup and roll (6)
D: 2 mexican roast burritos (10)
no dessert (jack wanted to make a cake with pudding and bananas BUT our oven still doesn't work)
Total: 20
I am pretty sure I eat some of Betty's snacks so throw in a few points to cover other day's snacking and you got about 23 points!
This week is the week baby! 16! 16! 16! I want it so bad!
-Lindsey
L: LO soup and roll (6)
D: 2 mexican roast burritos (10)
no dessert (jack wanted to make a cake with pudding and bananas BUT our oven still doesn't work)
Total: 20
I am pretty sure I eat some of Betty's snacks so throw in a few points to cover other day's snacking and you got about 23 points!
This week is the week baby! 16! 16! 16! I want it so bad!
-Lindsey
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Saturday Weigh In
171.6 for me this week. I know I have said it before but I need to get back on track and serious about counting points. My weight loss companion already reached his goal though and is less serious and eats more and I am left to make a hard decision to sit and watch him eat deliciousness or have a small second helping so I am not just watching. This is one reason I got to the state I was in before. This week my goal is to not worry about that at all. When I am done eating, I will start the clean-up process or just walk out of the kitchen. It's not very polite to leave the table when not everyone is done but right now it is necessary for me to accomplish this week's weight goal which is to see a 6 after the 1.
Wish me Luck
Lindsey
216 for me this week. I'm still hovering around the 215 mark. I think that it is a good place for me to be. I feel so much better and healthier at this weight that it's hard to believe that I ever felt comfortable carrying around 50 more pounds. I guess in truth I didn't feel comfortable, it was just self deception. My allergies have hit this week. One of my solutions to feeling crummy was to stuff my face at the local buffet. Somehow hot food seems to suspend the icky feelings for a while, but with my new lifestyle that sort of thing doesn't fit in. I just drank a Sobe to get some more vitamin C and took some allergy pills to stop my nose. Gaining 3 or 4 pounds is not really worth 3 or 4 hours of relief. Last weekend we planted our garden with lots of 0 point goodies, so I'm excited for the harvest already. Our peas are just barely coming out of the ground though, so it'll be a while. Having a place to plant a garden (other than an apartment window or terrace) is really nice. We've had some rain this week to give it a good start too. Well, that's all I have to report this week.
Cheers,
Jack
Wish me Luck
Lindsey
216 for me this week. I'm still hovering around the 215 mark. I think that it is a good place for me to be. I feel so much better and healthier at this weight that it's hard to believe that I ever felt comfortable carrying around 50 more pounds. I guess in truth I didn't feel comfortable, it was just self deception. My allergies have hit this week. One of my solutions to feeling crummy was to stuff my face at the local buffet. Somehow hot food seems to suspend the icky feelings for a while, but with my new lifestyle that sort of thing doesn't fit in. I just drank a Sobe to get some more vitamin C and took some allergy pills to stop my nose. Gaining 3 or 4 pounds is not really worth 3 or 4 hours of relief. Last weekend we planted our garden with lots of 0 point goodies, so I'm excited for the harvest already. Our peas are just barely coming out of the ground though, so it'll be a while. Having a place to plant a garden (other than an apartment window or terrace) is really nice. We've had some rain this week to give it a good start too. Well, that's all I have to report this week.
Cheers,
Jack
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