This is the blog to Map our progress and strengthen each other while we get healthy and fit!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Here goes 2010!!!!
I am going to use the treadmill and Jillian Michael 30day shred DVD. I have a new years resolution to eat no French Fries for a year. They are soooo bad for you. If any of you want to take that challenge with me let me know because I will need additional support just in that goal :) I am not going to eat past 9 at night. Eat smaller portions 5 times a day instead of 3 big meals. This helps with metabolism and hunger I believe. WATER what is with it I can't ever drink it. I like it but I don't drink it very much. I need to work on that too.
Any other pointers to help will be much appreciated. I think that who ever is going to do the New Years resolution thing or when ever, it is easier to have a plan of attack before and be prepared first. Also know it will be EXTREMELY hard at first but it will get easier and you will feel better and look and better too. I know my biggest goal is for my kids they deserve a healthy momma and one who can run around with them. Right now that's the mommy they don't have and I desperately want my energy back to be a playful mom and an example for them too. I'm glad I have this blog to help me focus and vent to and set goals with. Here's to 2010!!
O ya Jan. 1stI will post before pics.
Friday, December 18, 2009
I have to admit after breaking my toe I got weighed at the Dr Office...It was a shock to see the numbers loll out on the screen...In all my horror I was more worried about my weight than my toe. I got x-rays and such and then happen to talk to a nurse who mentioned she had gastric bypass...now I am not a stranger to the procedure mu cousin had it done a yr ago with some amazing results. She talked about it like it was the best thing that ever happen to her...she lost a hundred pounds and Honestly if she hadn't told me i would think she was always skinny and cute! She looked amazing! The wheels in my head went a cranken and I wondered if this is what I should do...I have never been this size in my life and I feel so lost still on loosing weight...even more so with my broken toe slowing me down...
So I talked to the Dr. and It was weird he didn't say much and tried to schedule the surgery right away....LOL YIKES to fast! he found out that I had to take a class on the ups and downs of the procedure...Whooo!
Josh and I showed up to the class, Josh wanted to see what the risks and what happens so he could be apart of the decision. I agreed Wholeheartedly because that would be a huge step. we sat and listen to the risks and the positives about the proceedure and all involved...it scared me a lot. I now see why my cousin prayed long and hard before doing it herself!
After the class we decided to first try really hard to work on weight loss after my toe healed to see what we could do with a nutritionist help and a set program. So that is what I am going to do. At least I will have some one giving me guidelines and maybe i will see some sort of progress!
I have found that I want to get up and go so much and I can to a certain extent BUT having two different sole heights due to the boot I have to wear it makes my back kill after so long!!! But after the first week in January I should be ale to put tennies on and hit the road... I think I am going to invest in some sketchers and try to get moving.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
down but not out!
I did a good job you got love the right foot second toe in from the big one...the one that is off to the right! yeah it was worse when i first did it...GROSSSSS!!!
I preceded to break it and really mess it up by kicking the table leg while trying to scoot out from the table...so bad that he had to numbing and twist it and pull it out into place...OUCH!
An yet again a week ago I kick the table leg again....I am seeing a pattern here!
this time it was healed enough that i re broke a bit...but back in a boot for the next four weeks but at least I can walk a little bit!!!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
-2lbs!
I was BUMMED about this. I was throwing myself a little pity party that weekend. Failing to reach goals makes you feel lame sometimes. Luckily the hubby is always there to crash my pity parties. He's good at that.
Well, that passed and we had one week of no sick kids or parents. Saturday, my 5 year old asked to go home from the park since she was tired. This NEVER happens and we were there only about an hour. She fell asleep when we got home and woke up with a 103.6 temp. Yikes! She fevered until Monday afternoon. Now, its just the constant coughing, congestion, and the runs. (swine flu??)Guess who else caught it. Yup, the mama is sick again. The two little boys have colds but hopefully no fevers coming their way.
The good news is that I am down another solid 2lbs. WOO HOO!
One thing I have changed is that I notice I will eat something just because it there...out of boredom, feeling cooped up and can't get anything done, etc. So, I have been trying to be good on that level. Lots of water drinking too.
So YEAH! for 2lbs down. Blegh for being sick again. Too bad there are no sick days for mama's. Kids still need some taken care of.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Buh Buh 5lbs!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Been sick but...
Sarah how is training for the marathon going???
And Melanie how is the new diet you were trying going????
I would love her hear how it is going ...even if it isn't....Cuz that is what this site is all about support and sharing our ups and downs!!!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
The goal....ugh dread!
now let me tell you working out with my husband is not on the top of my favorite list...I think it is unattractive to work out and well I am not excited for him to watch my fat jiggle everywhere... Yes i know do other things with him that involve nudity and such but...i am just not excited about this....so here is to the working out with the husband goal and to loosing have the me I don't want around any more!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
A 5k marathon??
Friday, August 7, 2009
Do's and Don'ts of Goal Setting
-- By Mike Kramer
- DO create a plan. DON’T wait for "someday" to roll around.Setting the goal is just the first step. Know where you’re going, what resources you’ll need, who can help and – most importantly – what Plan B is when life throws a monkey wrench into Plan A.
- DO start small. DON’T focus on too many things at once.Try focusing on one goal at a time. Use a small goal that you know you can do each day for the next two weeks, like getting up without the snooze or drinking eight cups of water. Build that first habit to boost your confidence and pick up speed.
- DO write it down. DON’T forget to give yourself a deadline. Deadlines turn wishes into goals. The act of writing down your goal is powerful enough to keep you committed and focused. Better yet, find a visual that represents your goal or how your life will be different. Seeing it makes it seem more possible.
- DO be specific. DON’T deal in absolutes. Avoid the words ‘some’ and ‘more’, as in "I will get SOME exercise" or "I will eat MORE veggies." It leaves too much wiggle-out room. Deal in measurable things that you have control over. And never say ‘never’ or ‘always.’ All or nothing is a common attitude that leads people back to bad habits.
- DO leave room for failure. DON’T expect perfection. Persistence is key. Accept the fact that you might not make it on the first try. In a recent study, only 40% of people who successfully followed New Year's resolutions did it on the first try; 17% of resolution achievers took six or more tries before they got it right – but they did get it right.
- DO track your progress. DON’T fool yourself into failure. Memory can be pretty selective. It conveniently forgets that extra brownie while remembering activity that never happened. The only way to know for sure is to track goals regularly with a checklist or journal.
- DO reward your success. DON’T beat yourself up over failure. This is the step that trips up most people. Negative thoughts are usually in our heads, telling us every day what we’re doing wrong. This is not the approach to take to succeed with your goals. Why not focus on what you’re doing right instead? If you take a step back, learn from it and take two steps forward.
- DO find a support system. DON’T try to do it alone. A goal buddy can make all the difference this time. Just add one person to your support group, and you double your motivation, double your energy, double your commitment – and double your FUN.
- DO make a commitment. DON’T ever forget that you can do it
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Coming out of the newborn haze....
sick
I found a new product that is natural that I am going to try so i will let you all know how that goes!
Monday, July 20, 2009
recipe
1 Large can of Tomato juice
1 Large can of v-8 juice
3 lbs of cabbage
1 Large green pepper
1/2 cup of lemon juice
2 cups chopped celery
2 Beef bullion cubes
2 Tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 whole cloves of garlic or about 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
Mix all together and simmer for a couple hours
Note: I added turkey burger to this and it was delicious :)
ENJOY!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Cabbage Soup
As far as the food goes it is actually been fairly easy. The worst for me is the breads. That is actually the only thing I want that I don't get. I am allowing myself 2 pieces of spelt bread a day or a whole wheat pita so I can make a sandwich or pita but other than that nothing else.
I am not going to check my weight until next week and then I will see if there are any changes there.
changes
Here is to a Very soar and tired day 4 But happy to feel the muscles are still some what in there!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Catch up...
Raw foods
Well one thing I have known about my body for a while is that I have a higher acidic PH in my body. While doing research on the internet I figured out that all of the symptoms I have been having are all linked to high acidity in the body. So I looked into different ways that I can help bring down the acidity in my body and have decided to go on a mostly raw diet. I am only going to have chicken or fish 2 times a week but the rest of the time it is all fruits and veggies and nuts I have also bought a loaf of bread that is made of spelt wheat. It is real yummy. I have had spelt before so it wasn't new to my tastebuds. Spelt is gluten free and the acidity in spelt is the lowest of all wheat. It has been interesting learning about which fruits and veggies are acidic and which ones are not for instance a lemon is actually a alkaline fruit even though it is really acidic when it is in our bodies it is alkaline.
Anyway I have been doing this for a couple days now and it has been great. I have made a cabbage soup for my family for dinner and it smells good so we will have to see how it turns out. Even though it is not raw I am still going to eat it because it still has some great nutrients to it. I am not treating this as a diet although I hope to lose some weight my main goal is to get feeling better so I can be motivated to lose the weight.
the difference..
Here is to day 3....and the desire to do this forever!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
I am back on the wagon!
I have been having an internal battle over how go about this weight loss thing. I am morbidly obese...it doesn't take much to get there...but it take major dedication to leave it behind you. I for one have to take the reigns now or I will be come to far gone to help. I am afraid that I can become one of the people you have to cut out of their house to save...because if you don't do anything before you will find yourself at that point.
I for a long time have found that I don't know how to "diet". I mean we are all different and no one body is effected the same as another. Is high protein and low carbs the way to go? Or is the the low fat they way? Who knows!!! The stumbling and falling down or the not progressing is the biggest stumble and the hardest to recover from and ultimately can be the demise of your continued progress on the up hill battle.
I realize that sugar needs to be cut out.... easier said than done...who knew you could find yours self addicted to sugar....yes addicted your body craves it and it is a hard thing to fight! I mean lets kick you while you are down on that one...I know it is not an easy thing. I mean sure if it was no one would be Fat.
So where do I begin...
I started by riding my generously donated stationary bike ( thanks mom and dad) and my big fat belly got in the way in fact it weighed my legs down so much that I could only get through 5 Mins of riding before my legs were fatigued from he workout! something I wouldn't normally admit but hey...that is What this blog is for and this is my reality.
So I went off exercising for a few weeks and finally while sifting through the TV I saw the Fit station...I figured I would record a few of the shows and try them. I have to admit I was a little worried going in that I would make the 5 min thing and that I would have to slowly build up endurance. I started the show and made it through 20 mins the first day. I was happy that I could even get that far for weighing.....are you ready for this....yes I am going to tell you...but please don't Tell me how long your jaw was dropped for! I weight 380! yes the most evil sounding Phraze that I ever utter is that.....my weight! I have to keep up with this.
So let me tell you. I could not exactly follow the program I picked I had to modify it for my size! I cannot get on the floor and do push ups so I would do them against the wall. It is still a major ab and back and arm work out...I am pleased because my tummy isn't in the way all the time! I am happy that I have more stamina than I thought I would too!
I have had several reasons for the need to loose the weight. Playing with my kids and keeping up with them is high on the list...but being around is the biggest.
I have gained 100 lbs since I got pregnant with Ella. I was not small when I did get pregnant but I was very active and never stopped. I was muscular for a fat girl and so I was able to heft the weight around OK then. but the last 4 yrs of not so much activity has made me weak again and I have to show my body how to gain all the muscle back!
So here is to day 2....and to many, many more days of person triumph!
Now it is time to get from here to there...
Thursday, May 7, 2009
It's a Boy!
Just a little humor : After giving birth I lost 20lbs! Woo hoo! Now, just need to keep that 20lbs off and work on the other (not going to mention yet) pounds. And I forgot, when your milk comes in, you add lbs back. So funny, well to me anyway.
In about a month I hope to start swimming and get this sore achy body movable again.
Any tips out there on good snack items while nursing? I fell into a BAD BAD habit with Nolan grabbing anything carb loaded in the middle of the night with him to get my blood sugar boosted back up.
Friday, April 3, 2009
DUHHH...
What kind of a "intake" plan should I be on.
What kind of a exercise plan should I be on.
what kind of weight loss should I see for my body size....
and where do I get all the answers????
HELP????
Friday, March 27, 2009
Invitation...
Welcome Tina!!!
Also if you have any one you would like to add let me know. I will be happy to add them.
I know we have a few pregnant people out there and we are excited to hear any news about you and your babies..keep us updated!
lets kick this blog back into gear!!!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
{Kicking} excuses to the curb
Christina caught a nasty flu bug and since she has not been swimming the past two weeks, neither have I. Such a slacker I am! I was actually thinking of cancelling my gym membership since I was not using it like I should. I just was getting way too tired at the end of the night to gear up and go swimming at 8pm. After a day of picking up toys and cleaning, my back hurts and I feel like my hips are going to give out on me. And of course that lovely sciatic nerve shooting lightning blots down my leg adds to the fun. If you see me flinch or spaz while changing position or just walking... you know I have just been stuck my lightning. LOL
Then I had the lovely idea. I have been doing some babysitting for a girl in my ward with the idea that we would swap. Well, duh, it occurred to me that when I drop of Jaylin for preschool in the morning that I could have Tess watch Nolan during that time and I could swim. ( and skip the child care fee at the gym) I have energy at the first part of the day, and better yet, that is a perfect time for her to watch Nolan. Woo hoo!
Lesson learned: when you start to make excuses for not jumping in the pool or pounding the pavement... something has to change. And a little prayer helps to spark those answers that are easily right in front of you.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
slowly but surely...
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
That which does not kill me...
Especially because right now I am going out of my way and stepping up to try to make sure that both the cotton and the Silque lines get there work out. I am constantly being told that I am not fast enough and that they need more work out of me. I already run well over 100% and I don't know how much faster I can go. Not only does my shoulder stop me at times because of the Arthritis in it, but having had a Gastric Bypass and the diet that I am on makes it very difficult to have the energy that I need to push through the work days some times.
I don't feel very appreciated right now and it makes me upset; but I guess that there is nothing I can do about it. I just need to go to work every day and do the best that I can and remember that there is one who appreciates my hard work and that the way that other people think and feel about me doesn't matter.
So..."That which does not kill me, will only make me stronger!" is going to be my Mantra and maybe I will help me get through the rest of my week!
Thank you for letting me vent I fell a little better! Lots of Love
Monday, February 9, 2009
I have a GOAL!!
I have to get down so...
#1 I need to be healthy
#2 if i loose weight I may not have a clotting issue
#3 I will have more energy when i am pregnant
#4 I need to be more comfortable in my own skin!
#5 if I am exercising now i should be able to keep it up after I get pregnant.
#6 I need to loose weight to have more energy with my kids now while they are young!
So Any support will be Appreciated!!!
I miss you guys out there...How all are you of you doing????
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The moving work out...
Thursday, January 8, 2009
On the Ball
Friday, January 2, 2009
2009 Happy New Year
I am going into the new year with great enthusiasm. I am so glad that Sara and I have been swimming together. It has motivated me to get my butt in shape. I am doing weight watchers and staying off of milk products. I have so much energy that I think I will explode outta my skin sometimes. But thank goodness I have not.....On the days I don't swim with my swimming buddy Sara, I work out on the eliptical. I also spoke with a weight trainer at 24 hour to do a buddy weight training session with Sara but since she is prego we can't do it together. So I took a bold step and stepped it up a notch and purchased 10 weight training sessions 5 weeks ago. Don't tell my hubby. I meet with Brittany (Trainer) Once a week. She kills me and I feel like Barfing but I keep on pushing thru the barfiness. Sometimes the pain in my feet have made me cry too , but my determination and praying gets me thru. It is Biggest Loser at 24. When I leave there feeling like my fat is going to fall off I feel great...My trainer gives me detailed homework for the rest of the week.
Yesterday she just told me she wants to track what I eat so she can be my Nazi life coach. ( By the way she is getting her masters right now for life coaching) I scored!!! So yeah I may be in pain and all that stuff but I feel great. I will keep you all informed how things are going. I don't know how much weight I have lost but I am going back to the WW meetings tomorrow morning at 6:30am in Campbell. This will help me know what I am losing.
Happy New Year,
Sharkbait