although I have been watching my weight like a hawk, it hasn't been doing me any good.
SO with much encouragement from those around me I have ordered a Weight Watchers starter kit.
Here's to new hope.
...when the kit gets here.
...til then I am gonna EAT! =)
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wedding Weight
You say the word WEDDING and suddenly people switch into high gear dieting. No one wants to be remembered as heavy in wedding photos.
I am so proud of the accomplishments of my family and friends. My mom has lost 8 pounds since the announcement. My Maid of Honor has lost 6. My awesome Dad is also being conscious of what he is eating. They are taking proactive steps for not only a healthier lifestyle but also to ensure that they look good and feel good for our big day. That makes me feel special that they would care that much.
Then there is me. Desperately wanting to lose weight and can't seem to shed a single pound.
At times like these I would just like to sit down with a tub of frosting and cry.
We are having our engagement photos taken in roughly two weeks. I don't want to look like a two ton tessie in the pictures, but at this point I am afraid I have no choice. The weight refuses to leave my body.
It's almost like my fat is rebelling against me, screaming "HECK NO! WE WON'T GO!"
While the skinny girl inside of me is singing "GET OUT! LEAVE! RIGHT NOW! It's the end of you and me. It's too late, I can't wait for you to be gone. You said that you would treat me right, but you were just a waste of time."
I feel like my inner skinny girl is struggling and will abandon me soon.
...and never be seen again.
I am so proud of the accomplishments of my family and friends. My mom has lost 8 pounds since the announcement. My Maid of Honor has lost 6. My awesome Dad is also being conscious of what he is eating. They are taking proactive steps for not only a healthier lifestyle but also to ensure that they look good and feel good for our big day. That makes me feel special that they would care that much.
Then there is me. Desperately wanting to lose weight and can't seem to shed a single pound.
At times like these I would just like to sit down with a tub of frosting and cry.
We are having our engagement photos taken in roughly two weeks. I don't want to look like a two ton tessie in the pictures, but at this point I am afraid I have no choice. The weight refuses to leave my body.
It's almost like my fat is rebelling against me, screaming "HECK NO! WE WON'T GO!"
While the skinny girl inside of me is singing "GET OUT! LEAVE! RIGHT NOW! It's the end of you and me. It's too late, I can't wait for you to be gone. You said that you would treat me right, but you were just a waste of time."
I feel like my inner skinny girl is struggling and will abandon me soon.
...and never be seen again.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
1000
Did you know there is 1080 calories in a chicken ceasar salad at an Outback Steakhouse restaurant?
Did you know that a Grilled Chicken Sandwich, medium fries, and a medium sweet tea is 920 calories?
Did you know that a traditional meal of meatloaf, homemade mashed potatoes with gravy, and corn is roughly 818 calories?
It is extremely easy to eat 1000 in just one sitting.
I have been doing well with keeping track of what I am eating and staying right at 1,000 a day. They say to lose at least 1pound a week, you should eat 1500 calories.
It has been several days since I have been on my 1000 calorie a day diet...I got nothin.
Except being hungry.
yay dieting.
Did you know that a Grilled Chicken Sandwich, medium fries, and a medium sweet tea is 920 calories?
Did you know that a traditional meal of meatloaf, homemade mashed potatoes with gravy, and corn is roughly 818 calories?
It is extremely easy to eat 1000 in just one sitting.
I have been doing well with keeping track of what I am eating and staying right at 1,000 a day. They say to lose at least 1pound a week, you should eat 1500 calories.
It has been several days since I have been on my 1000 calorie a day diet...I got nothin.
Except being hungry.
yay dieting.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Grocery Shopping
My cart of groceries was significantly different from a couple of weeks ago to now.
This week I filled my cart with fresh fruits and vegetables, fat free dressings, fat free yogurts and cottage cheese, and as a treat 100 calorie pack of CHOCOLATE COOKIES.
I hope by leaving the horribly bad for you delicious stuff at the store, I will be forced to make good choices. Because according to the calorie counter, if you want to lose at least 1 pound a week you need to consume under 1500 calories. Which by the way, is incredibly difficult to do.
SO, by keeping most candy, snacky foods, and things that requiring deep frying out of the house I might be able to strive for my goal. 15 pounds by September.
At least.
More would be acceptable.
This week I filled my cart with fresh fruits and vegetables, fat free dressings, fat free yogurts and cottage cheese, and as a treat 100 calorie pack of CHOCOLATE COOKIES.
I hope by leaving the horribly bad for you delicious stuff at the store, I will be forced to make good choices. Because according to the calorie counter, if you want to lose at least 1 pound a week you need to consume under 1500 calories. Which by the way, is incredibly difficult to do.
SO, by keeping most candy, snacky foods, and things that requiring deep frying out of the house I might be able to strive for my goal. 15 pounds by September.
At least.
More would be acceptable.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Going Going Gone
In an attempt to stay on top of my calorie intake today I have been vigilant in keeping track of what I have eaten.
In a perfect world we eat what we want and don't pour over the numbers of what we eat.
In the blink of an eye, you can use half your days calories without realizing it.
...and without feeling even remotely full.
1 yogurt, 3 tablespoons of peanut butter, and a cheese and crackers snack later and I have already consumed 600 calories.
Did I mention it is only 9:45am?
http://www.everydayhealth.com/food-fitness/journal#/1#/5
In a perfect world we eat what we want and don't pour over the numbers of what we eat.
In the blink of an eye, you can use half your days calories without realizing it.
...and without feeling even remotely full.
1 yogurt, 3 tablespoons of peanut butter, and a cheese and crackers snack later and I have already consumed 600 calories.
Did I mention it is only 9:45am?
http://www.everydayhealth.com/food-fitness/journal#/1#/5
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Truth
Wanna know the truth?
I went wedding shopping today.
Wanna know the truth?
I ate out TWICE today.
Wanna know the truth?
I have no intentions on going to work out today, but have every intention on eating a salad for dinner.
Wanna know the truth?
I want to look good in wedding pictures and in my dress so bad, that I am stressed out a little. When I am stressed I want to eat. When I eat I get stressed that I won't lose weight, and if I won't lose weight that will make me sad which will make me want to eat. AHHHH!!!!!
The truth is, life is stressful and food is my socially accepted blankie.
I need a replacement blankie.
I went wedding shopping today.
Wanna know the truth?
I ate out TWICE today.
Wanna know the truth?
I have no intentions on going to work out today, but have every intention on eating a salad for dinner.
Wanna know the truth?
I want to look good in wedding pictures and in my dress so bad, that I am stressed out a little. When I am stressed I want to eat. When I eat I get stressed that I won't lose weight, and if I won't lose weight that will make me sad which will make me want to eat. AHHHH!!!!!
The truth is, life is stressful and food is my socially accepted blankie.
I need a replacement blankie.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Motivation
Here is my reason for losing the chins, the wings, and the rolls. (*That almost sounded like a food menu...)
Here is my daily reminder that I have a goal within reach.
Here is my shiny new attitude about shedding pounds.
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