Well it's the dreaded weigh in day...
I think things are finally getting back to normal because I was a big fat LOSERRRRRR! lol
Given that over the past 7 weeks or so my weight has gone up and down more than a roller coaster it's nice to breathe a sigh of relief when the numbers are going down. Now let's just hope that they'll be going down again next week! lol
However, I have good reason to refocus, The Wonder One and I have encouraged/inspired Queenie and The Wonder One's brother (Queenie and his brother are married for those keeping score) with The Wonder One's success (and mine too, marginal though they are) and so they are going on Weight Watchers as well.
So let the competition (unspoken though it is) begin! lol Which to be honest is going to help me tremendously, with The Wonder One having met his goal, I don't have anyone to compete with on a weekly basis, so it gets kinda lonesome when I weigh in, so it'll be nice to have that friendly rivalry with Queenie.
We'll have to have some sort of friendly stakes set up. She's not needing to lose much and I have a lot more to go, especially since I had my set back there for *gasps* oh my nearly two months! Yes, yes indeed I'm glad for the company!
Welcome aboard Queenie, enjoy the ride!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Something to think on...
A friend of mine posted this on her Facebook page and of course I had to steal it (she knows I'm stealing it, so is it then really stealing....) and share it with you cheerleaders because I want your input....
So do me a favor and chime in and give me your feedback because I'd really like to know.
So do me a favor and chime in and give me your feedback because I'd really like to know.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
It's Wednesday...
So here we are in the new year. I'm sure all of us has made some resolutions and some of you have already broken them. Some I know don't even make them to begin with due to the fact that they've had such a terrible time in the past to keep them.
For me, that's where I fit in, I don't usually make them because I have such a difficult time keeping them. This year I thought I'd try a different approach. My resolution this year was to learn how to swim. Yep, you read it correctly, learn. To. Swim.
I'm sure you're wondering how it came to be that I've reached the age I am and don't know how to swim. Well, you see, when I was five years old, I nearly drowned. I'm not fearful of water, as a matter of fact I find it very calming. However the two that contributed to my DNA felt that after that experience, I probably shouldn't learn to swim because I'll probably be to afraid of it. The only time I'm afraid of the water is when I went with The Wonder One last summer up to Alum Creek State Park and got into the water and then my feet went out from under me. I completely panicked and totally spazzed out. I think however it was just panic mode that caused me to freak out the way I did. Normally I'm just not one to panic. That time however was different.
So here I am now wanting to make sure that, that never happens again. As well I figured it would be good exercise which I need more of, as well as to help me get over my fear of going on a cruise. No, I'm not ever planning on taking a cruise. Personally, being locked onto a moving city with no place to go (in between ports of course) and not being able to see land (that's what I've determined to be my biggest fear, is not seeing land) is not my idea of a good time. Nothing against those of you who do love to go on cruise's, it's just not for me. I know, I know, how do I know it's not for me if I've never been on one. Well let's just say it goes back to that thing about wanting to be able to see land. However if it should come to pass that I want to learn shuffleboard and play bingo with the blue hairs, then in 20-40 years, I may consider it. Until then, I'll just learn to swim and be happy with that.
So the swimming it is. For the experience of learning something new. To help expand my exercise routine and to not freak out should I lose my footing in the water.
It's something I need to do because this week I was not a loser but a little bit of a gainer. Which is okay, I think the holidays finally caught up to me to put me at 255. I can live with that because we're in a new year and things are going to go smoothly.
I hope.
For me, that's where I fit in, I don't usually make them because I have such a difficult time keeping them. This year I thought I'd try a different approach. My resolution this year was to learn how to swim. Yep, you read it correctly, learn. To. Swim.
I'm sure you're wondering how it came to be that I've reached the age I am and don't know how to swim. Well, you see, when I was five years old, I nearly drowned. I'm not fearful of water, as a matter of fact I find it very calming. However the two that contributed to my DNA felt that after that experience, I probably shouldn't learn to swim because I'll probably be to afraid of it. The only time I'm afraid of the water is when I went with The Wonder One last summer up to Alum Creek State Park and got into the water and then my feet went out from under me. I completely panicked and totally spazzed out. I think however it was just panic mode that caused me to freak out the way I did. Normally I'm just not one to panic. That time however was different.
So here I am now wanting to make sure that, that never happens again. As well I figured it would be good exercise which I need more of, as well as to help me get over my fear of going on a cruise. No, I'm not ever planning on taking a cruise. Personally, being locked onto a moving city with no place to go (in between ports of course) and not being able to see land (that's what I've determined to be my biggest fear, is not seeing land) is not my idea of a good time. Nothing against those of you who do love to go on cruise's, it's just not for me. I know, I know, how do I know it's not for me if I've never been on one. Well let's just say it goes back to that thing about wanting to be able to see land. However if it should come to pass that I want to learn shuffleboard and play bingo with the blue hairs, then in 20-40 years, I may consider it. Until then, I'll just learn to swim and be happy with that.
So the swimming it is. For the experience of learning something new. To help expand my exercise routine and to not freak out should I lose my footing in the water.
It's something I need to do because this week I was not a loser but a little bit of a gainer. Which is okay, I think the holidays finally caught up to me to put me at 255. I can live with that because we're in a new year and things are going to go smoothly.
I hope.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
It's Wednesday...
Well in an effort to get things back on track...
I weighed in today and thankfully I can say that I lost weight, but given that it was weight gained over the course of a month of water weight gain, can I really take satisfaction in it?
Damn skippy I can!
Hey, it's weight that's not on me and I now know better to not let a month go with a constant weight gain without looking at it twice. Especially given that I hadn't been eating like a lot of people do during the holidays. I enjoyed myself, don't get me wrong, but I don't think had I been not acting like a sponge, I would've gained that much. Look at Thanksgiving...I gained what? Two pounds?
So I'm not where I was when I started into sponge mode, that's okay, I'm just happy to have off the excess water weight. Moving forward, we'll see how things go.
Especially since I decided to learn how to swim as a New Years' Resolution and I am working on my fitness plan. So things are getting back to "normal" ~ whatever that is.
For once, I'm looking forward to the new year.
How many times have any of us been able to say that?
I weighed in today and thankfully I can say that I lost weight, but given that it was weight gained over the course of a month of water weight gain, can I really take satisfaction in it?
Damn skippy I can!
Hey, it's weight that's not on me and I now know better to not let a month go with a constant weight gain without looking at it twice. Especially given that I hadn't been eating like a lot of people do during the holidays. I enjoyed myself, don't get me wrong, but I don't think had I been not acting like a sponge, I would've gained that much. Look at Thanksgiving...I gained what? Two pounds?
So I'm not where I was when I started into sponge mode, that's okay, I'm just happy to have off the excess water weight. Moving forward, we'll see how things go.
Especially since I decided to learn how to swim as a New Years' Resolution and I am working on my fitness plan. So things are getting back to "normal" ~ whatever that is.
For once, I'm looking forward to the new year.
How many times have any of us been able to say that?
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas Cheerleaders!
I know I've been seriously lacking in my duties in letting you know what's been going on in my weight loss efforts and for that I apologize. Over the course of the past 3 weeks or so I've gained roughly 18 pounds, however it's all from water weight (thank GOD!!!), As well, I've been having some more issues with my sugar levels bottoming out on me. So between the two, I got into the doctor and he lowered my insulin yet again and then doubled up on my Lasix (which is a type of water pill, in plain English) so we'll know on Wednesday how things pan out.
I just wanted to check in with you and let you all know that I've not forgotten about you, but between the holidays, work and being ill, something had to give. Unfortunately, it was the blog. Things should return to normal (whatever the hell THAT is) come next week or so.
Take care of you and yours and give each other a big hug and just know that you're thought of fondly.
I just wanted to check in with you and let you all know that I've not forgotten about you, but between the holidays, work and being ill, something had to give. Unfortunately, it was the blog. Things should return to normal (whatever the hell THAT is) come next week or so.
Take care of you and yours and give each other a big hug and just know that you're thought of fondly.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Thursday Review...
Again today I'm satisfying my sweet tooth. It goes to chocolate and creaminess. I am touching on another store brand. I do apologize that it is a regional store brand and that I don't have access to try more store brands. As from what I understand it's national brands that generate store brands for the regional stores and put the store labels on them for the stores. I find that to be an interesting concept.
The one thing about this particular store that we shop at frequently is that they have a line that caters to foodies. Not that The Wonder One and I consider ourselves foodies by any means. Nor are we snobs about food or the origins of it like we know some people to be. That's just not our way. But when we can we are like anyone else, buying the best we can afford. In our opinion, in this instance, it just so happens to be, this is the store brand and it happens to be cheaper. In my opinion, that's a win-win combination!
For those of you who do not know what gelato is, it's basically Italian ice cream. If it were to be made without milk or soy milk it would be sorbetto, which would be a good alternative for those who have a milk allergy. In this particular instance, you'll find, this won't be a good choice for you. As a matter of fact if you have any sensitivities to nuts, peanuts, chocolate or milk, I'm afraid this is not a dessert of choice for you.
Putting all that aside, if you don't have those issues to contend with, a 1/2 cup serving is 4 points and it is 4 points of heaven! The most creamy and delicious treat you have ever had the joy of having. I wish that all of you had a Giant Eagle near you so that you could try this. It's with the utmost restraint that only have the one or two servings at a time (yes, I sometimes have a whole cup for 9 points) otherwise I would be in serious trouble!
I go back to that old adage of not judging a book by it's cover. Seriously, don't write off the store brands because you think they are beneath you just because it's the "generic" version. You'll surprise yourself to find it's some of the tastiest stuff out there! Go look in your local freezer for something yummy and let me know what you find!
The one thing about this particular store that we shop at frequently is that they have a line that caters to foodies. Not that The Wonder One and I consider ourselves foodies by any means. Nor are we snobs about food or the origins of it like we know some people to be. That's just not our way. But when we can we are like anyone else, buying the best we can afford. In our opinion, in this instance, it just so happens to be, this is the store brand and it happens to be cheaper. In my opinion, that's a win-win combination!
For those of you who do not know what gelato is, it's basically Italian ice cream. If it were to be made without milk or soy milk it would be sorbetto, which would be a good alternative for those who have a milk allergy. In this particular instance, you'll find, this won't be a good choice for you. As a matter of fact if you have any sensitivities to nuts, peanuts, chocolate or milk, I'm afraid this is not a dessert of choice for you.
Putting all that aside, if you don't have those issues to contend with, a 1/2 cup serving is 4 points and it is 4 points of heaven! The most creamy and delicious treat you have ever had the joy of having. I wish that all of you had a Giant Eagle near you so that you could try this. It's with the utmost restraint that only have the one or two servings at a time (yes, I sometimes have a whole cup for 9 points) otherwise I would be in serious trouble!
I go back to that old adage of not judging a book by it's cover. Seriously, don't write off the store brands because you think they are beneath you just because it's the "generic" version. You'll surprise yourself to find it's some of the tastiest stuff out there! Go look in your local freezer for something yummy and let me know what you find!
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