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
Friday, February 15, 2013
Friday 15 February
B: Oatmeal (4)
L: LO pizza (7)
D: Pot Pie Soup and yeast roll (10)... it's so good I had 2 bowls and 2 rolls
Total : 21
Today, we went to the park and "played tennis". For the 90 day program, I was supposed to do 45 minutes of hard cardio but we were at the court for over an hour and I was moving the whole time and with me feeling sickly, I am counting it and Saturday I will do day 4.
My abs definitely feel the burn of a lot of elbow planking.... The lower abs that is. I never can get those suckers to feel any sort of burn from crunches... but boy howdy do some planking if you want it to burn the next day.
--Lindsey
L: LO pizza (7)
D: Pot Pie Soup and yeast roll (10)... it's so good I had 2 bowls and 2 rolls
Total : 21
Today, we went to the park and "played tennis". For the 90 day program, I was supposed to do 45 minutes of hard cardio but we were at the court for over an hour and I was moving the whole time and with me feeling sickly, I am counting it and Saturday I will do day 4.
My abs definitely feel the burn of a lot of elbow planking.... The lower abs that is. I never can get those suckers to feel any sort of burn from crunches... but boy howdy do some planking if you want it to burn the next day.
--Lindsey
Thursday V-Day
B: Oatmeal (3) (I count it as 3 now because I share the bowl with Baby.
L: LO burritos and chicken ( 7)
D: Papa Johns Pizza (muchos)
Total: my best guess is 24
I am so glad that it is over. I love that it is a day to celebrate your love for people you adore but I can feel the thick smog of commercialism all around me. The pressure to buy something awesome for your GoodLooking guy or plan a romantic evening. I like my romance spontaneous, anytime, and all the time. Anyway weightloss..
Feeling pretty good. I made it through day 2 of a 90 day program yesterday and it killed.
-Lindsey
L: LO burritos and chicken ( 7)
D: Papa Johns Pizza (muchos)
Total: my best guess is 24
I am so glad that it is over. I love that it is a day to celebrate your love for people you adore but I can feel the thick smog of commercialism all around me. The pressure to buy something awesome for your GoodLooking guy or plan a romantic evening. I like my romance spontaneous, anytime, and all the time. Anyway weightloss..
Feeling pretty good. I made it through day 2 of a 90 day program yesterday and it killed.
-Lindsey
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Wednesday
B: Oatmeal (4)
L: Breakfast Burritos (9)
D: Prom Chicken (6)
D: Cobbler (5)
Total: 24
Getting out of the house and spending time with people helps me to not snack so much during the day. I think I get bored and just think about food and want to eat it. I really need to get out more.
-Lindsey
L: Breakfast Burritos (9)
D: Prom Chicken (6)
D: Cobbler (5)
Total: 24
Getting out of the house and spending time with people helps me to not snack so much during the day. I think I get bored and just think about food and want to eat it. I really need to get out more.
-Lindsey
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Tuesday
B: oatmeal (3)
L: Burritos (9) (my oven broke!)
D: cereal (5) bagel thin with cream cheese (3)
D: cookie and red velvet swirl thing (6)
Total: 26
again I repeat... not a big fan of Valentines Day. I hope everyone else is not having as hard a time staying away from the sweets. Try distraction if your will power isn't strong enough.
Lindsey
L: Burritos (9) (my oven broke!)
D: cereal (5) bagel thin with cream cheese (3)
D: cookie and red velvet swirl thing (6)
Total: 26
again I repeat... not a big fan of Valentines Day. I hope everyone else is not having as hard a time staying away from the sweets. Try distraction if your will power isn't strong enough.
Lindsey
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Monday 11 Feb
B: Yummy oatmeal (4)
L: Life (5)
D: Burritos (10)
Snacks: starburts, skittles, string cheese (4?)
D: peach/blueberry cobbler (?)
Total: 23+ cobbler
I don't care for Valentines Day. One good thing about it though... I get to buy socks for Jack and I. Tradition idea from Jack's mom. Saturday, I was down to 170 which feels great but I don't believe it. I think I must have been having a skinny day or something. I guess we will find out this week if it holds. I started a new workout challenge and I am burning and sore today. It mostly hurts in my shoulders and calves though also my head hurts. This pain could also be coming from me getting sick but I don't want to believe that because that would mean that I am sick and that is not what I am about.
Lindsey
L: Life (5)
D: Burritos (10)
Snacks: starburts, skittles, string cheese (4?)
D: peach/blueberry cobbler (?)
Total: 23+ cobbler
I don't care for Valentines Day. One good thing about it though... I get to buy socks for Jack and I. Tradition idea from Jack's mom. Saturday, I was down to 170 which feels great but I don't believe it. I think I must have been having a skinny day or something. I guess we will find out this week if it holds. I started a new workout challenge and I am burning and sore today. It mostly hurts in my shoulders and calves though also my head hurts. This pain could also be coming from me getting sick but I don't want to believe that because that would mean that I am sick and that is not what I am about.
Lindsey
Monday, January 28, 2013
Monday
B: cereal (5) I really need to get the right oatmeal so I can enjoy that some more.
L: LO BBQ chicken with sweet potato fries (6)
D: LO chicken burritos (9)
dessert: Cake (4)
Total: 24
Weight loss, for me in my life, has been a hard hilly hike. At times, I am at the bottom looking up at the tall mountain I need to climb. Sometimes I am on the hard uphill where I am working hard and sometimes not seeing any results of my work. Other times, I could be found on the side of the trail eating a cookie high-5ing those as they strut on by (seemingly easily). There have been few peaks where I have been able to see just how successful I have been. On these peaks it feels so good. This moment shadows the blood, sweat, and tears and I am happy to be there. I am there now.
No, it's true, I have not met my goal weight. No, I don't fit in that pair of shorts I bought at the beginning of my married life but right now I feel really awesome! 22 pounds is a lot. It is to be celebrated (not by food). Today, I took a picture of my face on my phone and I see the difference and it is shocking and wonderful. If I can feel this way now, I can't wait to GET to my goal weight.
This blog is supposed to be mostly for us. Documenting for ourselves and I guess allowing others a peek but I want to say to others celebrate your victories. Even that first 1 pound lost is important (and make sure you keep it off). Try not to get too hung up on slow weeks. Be honest with yourself and admit, learn, and move on. You CAN do it so start now.
--Lindsey
L: LO BBQ chicken with sweet potato fries (6)
D: LO chicken burritos (9)
dessert: Cake (4)
Total: 24
Weight loss, for me in my life, has been a hard hilly hike. At times, I am at the bottom looking up at the tall mountain I need to climb. Sometimes I am on the hard uphill where I am working hard and sometimes not seeing any results of my work. Other times, I could be found on the side of the trail eating a cookie high-5ing those as they strut on by (seemingly easily). There have been few peaks where I have been able to see just how successful I have been. On these peaks it feels so good. This moment shadows the blood, sweat, and tears and I am happy to be there. I am there now.
No, it's true, I have not met my goal weight. No, I don't fit in that pair of shorts I bought at the beginning of my married life but right now I feel really awesome! 22 pounds is a lot. It is to be celebrated (not by food). Today, I took a picture of my face on my phone and I see the difference and it is shocking and wonderful. If I can feel this way now, I can't wait to GET to my goal weight.
This blog is supposed to be mostly for us. Documenting for ourselves and I guess allowing others a peek but I want to say to others celebrate your victories. Even that first 1 pound lost is important (and make sure you keep it off). Try not to get too hung up on slow weeks. Be honest with yourself and admit, learn, and move on. You CAN do it so start now.
--Lindsey
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Saturday Weigh In
I gained this week to be 173. I seem stuck in the low 70's... Just like our weather. We also measured each other today. We don't do this every week because that would take too long and we wanted to keep it simple.
I ran 2 miles yesterday in 23 minutes. With Betty on Tuesday I did it in 24 minutes. I am running a 5K in a week and hope to get 39 or under. It is a "color run" in Houston and I am going with a few people so hopefully it will be better than my previous two 5K's.
--Lindsey
I ran 2 miles yesterday in 23 minutes. With Betty on Tuesday I did it in 24 minutes. I am running a 5K in a week and hope to get 39 or under. It is a "color run" in Houston and I am going with a few people so hopefully it will be better than my previous two 5K's.
--Lindsey
I also gained a little this week, but I'm still hovering around the 215 mark, which is good. I got new pants for Christmas, so now I actually have jeans that I don't have to bunch up under my belt to wear. I got size 36" waist pants and as you can see from the measurements that's a flattery sizing scheme. I was pretty blown away by the measurements this morning. It has been quite a while since we did the measurements and I hadn't realized the drastic change. No wonder I look different. This week was the first time that someone who didn't know I was on this journey said, "hey, you look different." It felt good to have someone actually notice that I've changed without having to have it pointed out. So my advice to myself and others is: don't be afraid to venture a compliment to someone who you notice has changed for the better.
ps. for anyone who reads this who used to buy Levis SilverTabs baggy jeans.... they don't make them anymore, but after trying on about a million pair of pants I think that the red tag Levis 569 are pretty close. Cheers!
Friday
B: Toast (5)
L: LO (12)
D: Pizza 9)
Snack: popcorn (2)
Total: 28
No wonder I gained a pound
--Lindsey
L: LO (12)
D: Pizza 9)
Snack: popcorn (2)
Total: 28
No wonder I gained a pound
--Lindsey
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Tuesday
B: Cheerios (4)
L: LO burros (7)
D: LO soup and biscuites (7)
D: Lemon Bar and cookies (6)
Total: 24
Dessert. Better today.
--Lindsey
L: LO burros (7)
D: LO soup and biscuites (7)
D: Lemon Bar and cookies (6)
Total: 24
Dessert. Better today.
--Lindsey
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Monday
B: Cereal (5)
L: LO Pot Pie Soup (3) biscuits (6)
D: LO chicken burritos (8)
Dessert: a lot
Total: 22+ a lot
Jack had the day off work and we staved off a craving for Papa Johns and settled on some LO dessert from Sunday. The goal is no dessert till Sunday.
--Lindsey
L: LO Pot Pie Soup (3) biscuits (6)
D: LO chicken burritos (8)
Dessert: a lot
Total: 22+ a lot
Jack had the day off work and we staved off a craving for Papa Johns and settled on some LO dessert from Sunday. The goal is no dessert till Sunday.
--Lindsey
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Sunday 20 Jan 2013
B: HM Toast (3)
L: LO Mexican (9)
D: HM Turkey Pot Pie Soup and 3 garlic cheddar biscuit (11)
D: cookies and lemon bar (6..oops)
total: 29 (could be worse I guess)
Plan, gather, count, assess, re-gather, eat... Repeat
Everyone has a splurge day. Some people have two right in a row. Ugh. I just get these cravings and sometimes somehow Jack has them at the same time and we make BIG mistakes.
The soup was really good and so were the cheddar biscuits. YUM. but now I gotta pay for it with sweat... Sweat is harder than sweet... ALWAYS... no exception.
-Lindsey
L: LO Mexican (9)
D: HM Turkey Pot Pie Soup and 3 garlic cheddar biscuit (11)
D: cookies and lemon bar (6..oops)
total: 29 (could be worse I guess)
Plan, gather, count, assess, re-gather, eat... Repeat
Everyone has a splurge day. Some people have two right in a row. Ugh. I just get these cravings and sometimes somehow Jack has them at the same time and we make BIG mistakes.
The soup was really good and so were the cheddar biscuits. YUM. but now I gotta pay for it with sweat... Sweat is harder than sweet... ALWAYS... no exception.
-Lindsey
Saturday, January 19, 2013
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