Satisfied!

I am trying super hard to listen to my body signs when eating. I must remember to eat slow and to STOP once I am satisfied. This is sometime easier said than done.

I had weigh in at noon today and was down 0.8 pounds. After weigh in I came back to the office and heated up my lunch.

I had packed some leftovers from last nights supper, however, as I was eating my lunch, all of a sudden I felt like I overate. I obviously missed the signal (because of course I wasn't really paying attention) and not didn't feel too good. I still had my cherries to eat, which I was looking forward to. Now the old me would have still ate the cherries. But realizing that would make me feel worse, I left them and will have them as a snack a little later when I am hungry.

Although I missed the first signal, I was successful at not making another bad decision and for that I am happy.

I am looking forward to a week at the cottage and am looking forward to some fun activities with my children.

Have a great Canada Day weekend.

What Have I Lost?

This was one of the threads on the GDT and I must say I loved it. It gives you a bit of a visual in regards to the amount of weight you have lost.

1 pound = a Guinea Pig
1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs
3 pounds = an average human brain
4 pounds = an ostrich egg
5 pounds = a Chihuahua
6 pounds = a human’s skin
7.5 pounds = an average newborn
8 pounds = a human head
10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year
11 pounds = an average housecat
12 pounds = a Bald Eagle
15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs
16 pounds = a sperm whale’s brain
20 pounds = an automobile tire
23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year
24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream
25 pounds = an average 2 year old
30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year
33 pounds = a cinder block
36 pounds = a mid-size microwave
40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg
44 pounds = an elephant’s heart
50 pounds = a small bale of hay
55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner
60 pounds = an elephant’s penis (yep, weighs more than his heart!)
66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year
70 pounds = an Irish Setter
77 pounds = a gold brick
80 pounds = the World’s Largest Ball of Tape
90 pounds = a newborn calf
100 pounds = a 2 month old horse
111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year
117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”)
118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica
120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month
130 pounds = a newborn giraffe
138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year
140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year
144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she’s 5’4”)
150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary
187 pounds = an average adult man
200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds
235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger
300 pounds = an average football lineman
400 pounds = a Welsh pony

To date I have lost a bald eagle.

I will have to do this little test every couple of months until I have lost a 2 month old horse.

Have a great one!

Holy Shit I did it!!

I got on a bike and rode it yesterday. It has been at least seven years since I have been on a bike, maybe even longer.

The kids wanted to go for a bike ride and begged me to ride mine and not walk. I must say, I was a little frightened that I would have problems maintaining effective tire pressure. Needless to say, we had a great time and I will definitely be doing that again.

I thought for sure my a$$ would be sore today, but maybe all the padding saved it. LOL! I look forward to the day where my jiggly parts do not get in the way of me peddling.

Here's to not giving in to tunnel vision and listening to your children every now and then. They really do know something!

Have a great day.

My 6 Week Plan

I have been known to hate, and I mean absolutely hate structured exercise. However, I realize to make the positive changes in my life, I am going to need to come to terms with some form of steady or regular exercise of some sort.

As I was surfing the web I came across a 6 week "Train to Walk a 5k" plan and thought that it would be something I could complete. It outlines what to do each day. LOVE THIS!!

So as of today, I have completed Day 1 and feel slightly excited to do Day 2. LOL! Hope this feeling sticks for awhile.

My hope is that once I complete the walking program and stick with it for a couple weeks, I will be ready to begin the "Couch to 5k" program and run 5k by the end of the year. I just have to stay focused and remind myself not to give up if something tries to get in my way.

I am ready to make these changes for a lifetime and don't want to give up or fail. I will continue to remind myself that this is the best choice and I want to be a positive role model for my family.

I CAN DO IT!!!

Missed it by that Much

Missed my 5% goal today by 0.2 lbs. Really?

Somewhat disappointed, but I will get over it. LOL!

The scale is definitely going in the right direction and over the 5 weeks I have been doing this, I have lost 12.8 pounds, which I think is just great.

I am going out of town again this weekend for my son's ball tournament, however, I am going to really, really try to be super good. Although I follow Simply Filling, I may just track my foods for this week, to keep me a little more accountable while we are out of town. I will endeavor to drink water and try and get some walks in.

Resetting my lifestyle is such a mental game, far more than any physical component. I hope that I am able to stay mentally focused for a lifetime and that it will only get easier and become a habit. :O)

Product Review - Partners Crackers

I have always loved flatbread crackers, but have never found the one that "wows" me. Until now that is. I have fell in love with these crackers! They are delicious, especially when eaten with a little hummus. The best part is 3 crackers are only 1 points plus.

They do come in a few different varieties with my favourite being the Parmesean and Herb. This really is a satisfying snack that is points plus friendly. For now, this is my go to snack while at work.

What to do when....

your son is attending his first PanAm Martial Arts Games and you have just started Weight Watchers?

You go with him and be the proudest mom ever!!! We spent the last three days together, driving and sitting and not much of anything else.

However, I really tried choosing healthier food and drinking a lot of water. I am hoping that my choice selection will not go unnoticed at the scale on Thursday. However, if I have a slight gain or a STS I will not be disappointed as I know I could have and most likely would have made far worse choices had I not been following WW's.

I had a tonne of fun and was so excited to be a part of my son's journey while still continuing on mine.

I would say success for both of us this weekend.

Another One Bites the Dust

Another weigh in, another 1.8 pounds down. YEAH!

This next week will be somewhat of a challenge. My son is competing at the PanAm Martial Arts games and we will be away. So this means mostly eating out with a very minimal schedule.

I will however, pack fruit and some "wise" snacks to nibble on and attempt to make the best choices while we are away.

I am truly excited for him to be experiencing this great opportunity and I not going to let me issues get in the way of us having a wonderful time.

Here's to hoping he brings home for Team Canada.

Weigh In Week 3

Success!! Down another 1.4 pounds.

Every week when I go to meetings, I get nervous. As I am driving I can feel my stomach getting more anxious by the minute. How crazy is that? This past week had a whole lot of crazy to it and I guess I was just hoping the scale would still cooperate.

I always feeling a weight being lifted off my shoulder, once the leader tells me I did a good job and lost weight. Why is it that I need that reassurance? Is it that I have low self esteem, because I have never really pegged me to be that type of person? Is it I need others to validate my success?

My preference would be to go about doing my thing, making healthier food choices and incorporating exercise, quietly go to the meetings, weigh in, listen to the meeting and leave unnoticed.

Maybe it's that I am a bit embarrased for letting my weight get out of control. I never used to be overweight. Like many others, mine has crept up in the past 8 years since having children. But how does one gain 100 frickin' pounds in 8 years and not get a hold on it sooner. Oh well, there is no use dwelling.

I have made the conscious decision to say goodbye to the added baggage so I am around for a long time.

:O)

Reward for 5% Goal

One of the first goals I have set is to lose 13 lbs which is 5% of my total weight loss. It really does help setting smaller goals along the way and reward yourself for achieving them.

So having thought long and hard about this (actually not really), I have decide that a pedicure may be a very deserving reward once I reach my first goal.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the spa!!! I am so looking forward to it. 4.2 lbs to go. With any luck I will be able to book my spa day by the end of June.

Here's to setting and achieving goals!