AmyM's Quest for a Better Bikini Body!

[traceycooper]

Glad you managed to sort things out with DH
The food sounded absoloutly gorgeous! I had mahi mahi when we were in Clearwater it is something i had never heard of but everywhere we went it was on the menu so i had to see what all the fuss was about & boy it was yummy, nobody has heard of it over here!
Sorry you didnt get to the gym but well done for walking
Have a great weekend

 

[lovinaz]

Weigh in this morning was 141. I can't tell you how sick I am of seeing that number on the scale! But, like DH (and everyone else on this board) says - at least I'm not gaining. So I should be happy with that... I need to be more diligent about my eating, that's for sure!

I made it through my work lunch today. I had a small salad w/1tbsp Ranch, chicken breast (took off the skin), broccoli-n-yellow squash, green beans, a tiny bit (1/8c) of macaroni-n-cheese, a tiny bit (1/8c) rice pilaf, a chocolate chip cookie and a Diet Pepsi. I did skip the rolls and BBQ pulled pork with bun. Now I have to make it through the retirement party without having any cake! I'm pretty stuffed, so it shouldn't be too hard...

I am going to the gym today after work. I have my workouts all planned out and if I stick with my plan I will be able to make my exercise challenge this month (barely!).
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Anna, I loved the Hawaiian martini at Roy's! If I didn't have to drive, I would have had another one...

Tracey, I love mahi mahi! It's a warm water fish, maybe that is why you don't have it in the UK?

 

[CJK]

With the way you've been resisting temptation, you're going to sail through this holiday season! I need to follow your example as we head into the crazy, almost daily, parties! Oy! Just think.....the day you see 140 on the scale, I expect to hear the screaming from here!

Have a great week!

 

[lovinaz]

I'll give the good news first - I got to the gym on Friday and Sunday!!! I know it looks like I am really behind to make my exercise goal, but I don't work all next week and I plan on getting to the gym every day, so I should be able to make my goal. Another bright spot - DH threw me a surprise b-day party yesterday (my b-day is today)!!! I had no clue until he started setting food out. He said it was because 2 of our friends were coming over to watch football, I thought that was odd because usually they just drink beer in the basement... And being the awesome DH he is, he knows I don't care for cake, so he got me a b-day cheesecake . Which is where the bad news comes in. I had not one, but TWO pieces of cheesecake! I figured what the heck, I had eaten excellent all day and I knew I wouldn't have a problem getting back on track today (and the less cheesecake around, the better!). I weighed myself this morning and was still 141 (hate that number!) so at least I didn't do any damage. I think maintaining over the weekend, with the party on Sat and my own party on Sun is a good accomplishment.

Poor DD7 is sick. It started Saturday and now she has a really bad cough and says her throat and chest hurt when she coughs. No big fever yet (99.2) but I am keeping her home from school since her eyes are all glossy and she is obviously not feeling well enough. I will miss a very important meeting at work, but DD is more important than work! When I call in this morning, I will tell my boss to call me if they really need my imput. Oh ya, I forgot to share with everyone - I got my promotion!!! A 9.5% pay increase (I was hoping for 10%, so I am pretty happy about it)!
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CJK, I will definitely be screaming loud enough for you to hear me when the scale finally moves down! I think once I get back to the gym consistently I will be much better off. Because even if my weight doesn't go down, at least I will tone back up and my pants will fit better! My 2 good friends are going to join my gym, so that will be some extra motivation for me to go.

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Amy,

I'm trying to get caught up with journals today.... Happy Birthday! I hope it is a wonderful day for you and the start to a great year ahead! (By the way, don't worry.... someone told me that birthday cheesecake has zero calories, zero carbs, and zero fat! )

It sounds like you have been busy with the trip to Germany and day to day stuff. I hope you get some time to relax in the next couple of weeks.

Congratulations on the raise and promotion!

I hope your DD is feeling better soon. Sending some get well her way.

Have a great week before Christmas!

 

[CACruisin']

Amy!

Congrats on the promotion & raise, maintaining over the weekend and getting to the gym too.

I'm sorry DD7 is not well. Hopefully keeping her home will allow her to get better and not be sick the rest of the week. DD11 has a cold, but no fever. She had a science test today. She called after the test for me to come get her. Tomorrow is an english test and Wednesday is a major math test and her Honor Choir Performance, so she just wants to make it through those. It would be such a bummer to have to take those tests after break. Last year she missed the entire last week and a half of school with the flu. Hope we don't do that again.

 

[lovinaz]

I am on a path to self-destruction, let me tell you! I can't seem to get a grip with my eating and exercising. I can't even remember the last time I was in a rut like this! I ate 4 cookies yesterday, plus the last piece of cheesecake (at least it's gone now!). And I was home ALL DAY with DD, yet I didn't do a single stitch of exercise. I could have done my Pilates Sculpt DVD or went to the gym once DH came home, but NO - I chose to pig out on junk and be a sloth. It is really pathetic, I am wondering how low I can go before I finally snap out of it. My mind just isn't in it! I guess I'll chalk it up to the holidays, but after next week I won't have any more excuses. I need someone to give me a swift kick in the butt! Any volunteers???

My goal is to get through today, eating NO JUNK. I have to take DS to the orthodontist to get his retainer, then I have to take DD to tap. Maybe my wonderful DH will take her and I can do an exercise DVD. We'll play that one by ear. If he takes her, I WILL work out. If anyone has any suggestions for getting out of this awful funk, please share them!! I'm getting desperate!
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Tracy and Anna, thanks for the b-day wishes! Anna, DD was super sick the week before Christmas break last year too! Luckily this was just a nuisance of a cold and she is back to school today (their break starts tomorrow). I'm sure she'll have the cough for another week though - my favorite... I just feel so bad for her when I hear her coughing all night.

 

[toystoryduo]

How did your day go yesterday, Amy? I hear ya about not exercising and the eating thing. Since we have gotten back from WDW, I have had such a hard time getting back on track. I think maybe starting with baby steps is the way to go... If you can get a 15-20 minute walk in someplace, that's a great start!

Please don't beat yourself up about this, Amy... You have done such a great job this year and taking a break for a few days is okay. I know you will get back into it! You CAN do it!

How is your DD feeling today? Sending more get well for her.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

[lovinaz]

I finally had a good day yesterday, I ate well AND I worked out! And it felt really good. Next time I want to eat junk or be lazy I need to remember how good it felt. Tomorrow is weekly weigh-in, I hope I didn't do too much damage this week. In order to make my exercise challenge, I have to work out every single day from now until the end of the month. Yikes! But I guess that is what I get for slacking off in the beginning of the month. I am determined to make my goal, I already have all my workouts planned, I just need to follow through. Making my goal will do wonders for getting me back on track and hopefully get me back into feeling guilty if I don't exercise...
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Tracy, I am doing better with my attitude today, thanks! DD is feeling much better. She still has the cough, but it gets better every day. I didn't hear her cough at all last night, so that is good news.

 

[CACruisin']

yea, I'm glad you had a good day yesterday! You are one determined lady and once you set your mind to something, I'm sure you will go out and get it done!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Amy
Sorry i missed your birthday, but sending belated birthday
That was a lovely thing your DH did setting up the party
Hope your DD is feeling better!
Congratulations on maintaining (remember that is still something to celebrate espacially at this time of year!!!) & on getting the promotion & rise

 

[CACruisin']

Good Luck with your exercise challenge. You can do it! My numbers have been so pathetic the last couple of months. I'm embarrassed to post them, but it reminds me that I have to get back into it too. I'm signing up for the January Challenge, no matter what!

Merry Christmas Amy!

 

[lovinaz]

Merry Christmas everyone!!! I think I have successfully cultivated the "big bowl of jelly" look of the season. I don't know how much I weigh but I know it is extremely bad because all my pants are busting at the seams. I can't seem to get back into the right mindset! Every morning I tell myself that today is the day I'm going to get back on track and by the end of the day I have stuffed myself with too much food! Tomorrow I am going "day-after" shopping with my mom, I am hoping it can be Day #1. I am off work all week (don't go back until the 3rd) and I really should use that time to get back to a routine at the gym. I am not even going to come close on my exercise challenge. Please send me some common sense PD, I really need it!!!
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Anna, I feel like I have completely lost my mind. One day is great, the next is a disaster... I think putting on my super-tight pants today was the wake-up call. If I avoid junk and get to the gym tomorrow, that will tell it all!

Tracey, thanks for the b-day wishes! DH did get some major brownie points for throwing the party. DD is fully recovered (and they are spending the week at their dad's, so I will have to keep myself busy so I don't get sad!)

 

[toystoryduo]

Hugs Amy and Merry Christmas!

I know what you mean.... Ever since getting back from WDW, I have had such a hard time getting back on track. I know I need to do something soon because my clothes are getting tighter too! Keep on keeping on, Amy.... We CAN do this even if we don't start until after Jan. 1st!

Hope you have a great day!

 

[kmp1191]

Ok Amy....how many pep talks have you given me this year??? Now it's my turn!!!
STEP AWAY FROM THE JUNK FOOD!!! DO NOT LOOK AT IT!!!
If it's not a carrot, cucumber or lettuce, don't put it in your mouth!!

I really don't think you have the "Bowl of Jelly", but I know what you mean about feeling that way. The tight pants....clothes not being comfortable...but hey....guess what.....IT'S A NEW DAY AND ALMOST A NEW YEAR!!!
Get on track w/ the exercise...you are an animal at the gym...now get in there!! Start the resolution now...don't wait til next week!!

there, how was that? hope it helped you...it sure did me!!
I'm gonna go hit the treadmil now...thanks!!
marie

 

[lovinaz]

I survived the Day After Christmas shopping! DH wanted to get another tree (ours is 8-9 years old an some of the branches are falling off) so he wanted to go with us. Then he realized my mom and I were meeting at Target at 7am! But he still went. I doubt he will ever go again, it was a madhouse! It was amazing to see how quickly everything flew off the shelves. We did get a new tree (pre-lit) and a fiber optic village and a lighted snowman to put in the front yard. I also got a couple more decorations for the house, a table runner and a new Christmas doormat. We did pretty good! Then DH went home and my mom and I hit Kohls. I got a couple more Christmas decorations and a bunch of clothes. My dad had sent me $$ for my b-day and I spent it all! I got a new business jacket (remember I burned mine with the iron in England) for $35 (marked down from $119.50)!! I also got 5 dressy work shirts and a pair of dress pants. They were a little snug, but they are 8's and I know as soon as I get back on track they will fit much better. And I refuse to buy 10's!

I did get to the gym yesterday! I jogged @ 4.5mph for 45 minutes w/a 5 minute cool-down. It was varying incline, a couple hills were pretty tough, but I did it! Today I am going to go and do weights and the elliptical. I won't make my challenge, but at least I am getting to the gym! I also ate decent. No snacking, but not the healthiest choices. For breakfast I had chocolate oatmeal, for "lunch" out I had Egg Beaters w/mushrooms, peppers, onions, spinach and chicken, a bowl of fruit and a carrot cake muffin that was to die for (I ordered honey bran but they were out). That filled me up until dinner, which was leftover broccoli salad and lasagna. I almost had some NSA ice cream, but I didn't!!! I forgot to mention last Friday's weigh-in was 142. I am not weighing in until this Friday, to give myself some time to get back to "normal" habits...
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Tracy, thanks for your words of encouragement! I have just had the worst attitude these past couple weeks. I think I am finally starting to snap out of it.

Marie, WOW that pep talk was great! You are right, I need to get back to the gym. There is no excuse to not get there every day this week. And once I get a couple days of detox eating under my belt, I won't crave the junk anymore. I needed that slap back to reality, thanks!

 

[toystoryduo]

Way to go, Amy! That is wonderful that you got your exercise in! Plus, you got some good deals at the store too.... A great day I must say!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

[kmp1191]

no problem on the pep talk....I need one as well.
I weighed today after work....

 

[Amy&Dan]

Hi Amy, just caught up with you! Don't be too hard on yourself, this time of year is so hard. I know I am just in a total rut but I also know I can get out of it once this blasted month is over. How nice for dh to give you a birthday cheesecake! What a guy! I thought about you on the 18th when I was at the pool relaxing and then went to MVMCP! I did have a piece of cheesecake that day at Tony's and thought of you! The scale will come down, you will get your butt in gear, I know you can do it. And if you are still in size 8's it can't be all bad. My jeans are tight too and it sure depresses me since they were loose two weeks ago. Lets count the days to a new year and a new us!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Amy hope WI went well!
Well done for getting to the gym & getting some exercise in, wish i could get that motivated!!
Sounds like you did well in the sales, theres nothing like a bit of retail therapy