Amy's New Start : Comments Welcome!

[Amy&Dan]

Thanks Tracy, I didn't weigh in today, I just didn't feel like going in! I weighed at home, looks like I just stayed the same. I also ate pizza last night, I only had two pieces but know full well that salt and fat even within points is not the best thing to eat before weigh in. DD is feeling fine today, I think it was just allergies.

Today, I plan to do some WDW planning, grocery shop and then tonight we have church and dinner out with friends. Mexican food, so I need to eat well today and save as many points for tonight. Hopefully I can hold my own.

Didn't work out yesterday and probably won't today but plan to rec center tomorrow. They are having a big health fair there today and its going to be packed so I think I'll just do that Sunday instead.

I am psyched (way in advance) my friend who I work out with (her son is ds' best friend and they go to our church and school) is thinking they'll go to WDW in October of 2010 for their 20th. We are planning our 2010 trip for that time frame so it would be really fun to have them there the same time. And she needs lots of Disney advice, so I know what we'll be discussing at dinner tonight! She's probably going to go back to work soon, I am happy for her but hope that I can keep up my workout regime. Its been really good to have her do this with me, some days when I might not have gone, I did because I had a partner. So I need to make sure I stay the course even if she can't do it with me. Even though it wigged me out to do WW with her (my problem and fault, not hers) I have loved having her do the rec center with me. Even though we now do different things (she's not a big fan of the aquasize), just having somebody to ride with and chat with afterwards has been good. So I really need to keep me focus up once its back to just me. I guess it will be a good test of my motivation and perserverence!

 

[DisDee]

Hi Amy, Just want to let you know that I received the pamphlet. Thanks so much! I'm going to add some of those circuit exercises to my routine.

Hope you're having a great weekend, and have fun with your friends at dinner!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Thanks Denise, I am so glad you got the information, I like that one the best (find it the most useful).

Ughh, dinner was a train wreck as was lunch. Not as bad as the "old" Amy Saturdays, but not good either. These weekends will be the death of me yet!

Breakfast: Soy shake
Snack: one piece of pizza
Lunch: 1/2 McD's cheeseburger, 1/2 order of fries
Dinner: 1/3 order arroz con pollo (brought the other third home). At least this doesn't have cheese and its not swimming in sauce and has a fair amount of onions, green peppers and mushrooms. But its still sort of greasy. 2 corn tortillas (plain) and maybe 15 chips with salsa, two ice teas one ice water.

In some ways its not so bad but not nearly enough veggies and not one bit of fruit. And that McDonald's was just ridiculous when I knew I was having Mexican for dinner. Oh well, what's done is done. At least I skipped a margarita and I did split both meals with dh.

I was mean to my kids today. Granted they were both very annoying but still, I didn't handle myself well. Hate it when I do that. Oh well, my mom used to yell at me occasionally and I forgave and forgot! I did tell my kids sorry for yelling but also reminded them I yell only when they push my buttons! I think the all day long rain, cold and dreariness that we seem to have each weekend is getting to us all. It will be so nice to eventually have a nice, warm, sunny weekend and go outdoors and enjoy it!

Tomorrow I am meeting my friend at the gym at 8:00 a.m. and behaving with food!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Amy,

That is so cool that you and your friend might be in WDW at the same time next year! One of these years, we need to have a WISH meet in WDW.

Thanks for your PM.

No worries about your food yesterday....I think you did a good job! Just be sure and drink lots of water today and add some extra veggies in.

Have a wonderful day today!

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Amy hope your having a good weekend
keep up the great work

 

[lovinaz]

Wow, I've missed a lot this week! Sorry for not being around, I need to be a better WISH sister.

CONGRATS on fitting into your capris! That is like a whole new wardrobe.

And that is so cool that your friend might be going to WDW the same time as you next year. It would be really fun for DS too, to have his buddy there.

I think we have all been there with the "Mother of the Year" shouting matches... I've not been there yet w/DD, but I've almost ruptured my larynx with DS a couple times! I think they get the hint that they went overboard if you yell at them and you usually don't. I know mine do!

You are doing awesome with all of your workouts, keep it up!

As for your work situation, have you ever thought about going back to school?

 

[Amy&Dan]

Amy: I was all set to go back to school in 2001, I was going to a go to a Tech school to get a medical assistant degree. But my mom got sick and it just never happened. Now at 44 with ds probably starting school in a few years, I just can't justify the money and I don't qualify for financial aid. I am always feeling like I just missed the career boat. But I still don't rule it out. I guess I still haven't figured out what I want to be when I grow up. The look of shock on poor dd's face when I yelled at her was pretty priceless! Ds is more used to it!

Tracy, thanks for responding back to my pm! A WISH WDW meet sounds good to me. Someday it will become a reality, just think of the fun we could all have!

Tracey: Thanks for stopping by, I did have a nice weekend.

So after my big pig out at the Mexican place Saturday night and not sleeping well (I find lately when I eat too much, I really pay for it) I was at the gym by 8:00 Sunday morning. Got in an hour and was sitting in church by 11:00. I amaze myself sometimes. Made a healthy lunch, took dd shopping for new shoes and before I knew it, the weekend was over. Why do those two days go so darn fast?

I have been feeling a bit sad and anxious, Mother's Day coming up and I can't belive its my second one without my mom. I see the cards and commericals and it feels very sad. I miss having a mom to appreciate. The good news is that dh has planned a very nice day for me. A friend of mine and I are getting manicures and pedicures while Dan and her husband cook. Can't beat that. Lord knows my feet could use some TLC!

Worked out today at the rec center, did 22 minutes on the bike (I hate that thing but I sweat like a pig which is good) and 45 minutes of walking. Then my friend and I had lunch at a salad place. I ate a ton of salad with very little dressing but I had two smallish muffins and a breadstick. Oh yeah, and about a half cup of fat free frozen yogurt. Buffet type places are too easy to cheat in. But I could have done way worse. Our booth was right by the pasta station and I could see the guy making up nice batches of fettucine alfredo. So at least I passed that up!

Food today:
Breakfast: Slim Fast
Lunch: Salad, muffins, breadstick, frozen yogurt
Dinner: Chicken breast, 1/4 cup rice, 1 cup steamed mushrooms, 1 cup strawberries
Snack: 1 teaspoon peanut butter, 1 cup skim milk.

I also did a second walk with dh tonight, he walks fast and I really have to work hard to keep up with him. He said tonight he could barely keep up with me. Which is good given my two muffins and breadstick!

I really want to see that scale move down this week. But lately, it just doesn't seem to matter what I do, if my body is being stubborn, so is the scale!

 

[toystoryduo]

Sending a gentle your way, Amy. I know Sunday will come with some sadness, but try and focus on all of the wonderful times that you had with your mom. She's watching over you and will definitely be there with you in spirit on Sunday. I'm glad that Dan has arranged a nice day for you and your friend. Maybe he can give my DH some pointers for next year.

Take extra special, good care of you this week, okay?

 

[Amy&Dan]

Thanks Tracy. There is no doubt this Mother's Day is less painful than last one. So it is getting easier. Dh got his pointers from my friend's husband so its definitey easily taught!

I walked for 20 minutes today and aqauszied for an hour. We had a substitute instructor, she taught in a whole new style and it was a great workout. I wish she was always teaching the class!

Now I'm home, getting things done around the house, its a beautiful day, I hope this weekend is as nice. Seems like lately, all our weekneds are either snowing or raining. Or both!

Food:
Slim Fast w/ 2 teaspoons oil: 6
Lunch: Sandwich (4) Strawberries (1)
Snack: Cheese and crackers: 5
Dinner: Taco Salad made with lean ground beef, beans, lettuce, lowfat ranch, tomatoes, 2% cheese and salsa: 10
Total: 26

That leaves me two points for a snack someplace. Tuesday has become Taco Salad night. It used to be Del Taco night however since I am really trying to cut back on fast food, now I make the taco salad. Much healthier! I added the oil to my Slim Fast. I realize that often I don't get enough fat in my diet. I eat a lot of low fat stuff and while its good for the calories, it can backfire. So I am going to try this. I seem to be in the midst of another plateau and given my diligence with food (most of the time ) and working out 5-6 days a week for between 1 and 2 hours, something isn't right. So maybe bumping up some fat will make my body happy to burn the fat off my frame! My leader suggested it so I'll give it a try. Couldn't taste it but it made my shake look weird!

Got on the scale at the rec center, it said I weigh 225, almost four pounds less than WW's scale. This scale has always weighed lighter than WW as does my scale at home. I have decided the WW scale is my least favorite scale! I am thinking of dropping my WW membership for the summer. I am paid through May on the monthly plan but can only at most make it once in June so why pay a whole month? Maybe I'll buy some coupons and go once or twice a month. I spend around $500 a year on WW and given my plateau and my now monthly rec center membership, it seems like a lot of money when I seem to be unable to lose much. If I can do it on my own at least part of the time that would be good.

I'll also add that I am having these aggravating phantom TOM/PMS symptoms again. Cramps, bloat etc but no TOM shows up to relieve me. I am so sick of this. I have been in a perimenopause state for over 8 years at least. At one point I went about 9 months with no TOM and then it started up again sporadically. My doctor keeps testing me saying I don't have enough hormones to have periods and that I should be officially in menopause and then it starts up again. I think this may play a big part in my plateau. So much bloat and it takes weeks to go away. I am still thinking I need to just have a uterus burning party and be done with it! I am only 44 but would be so fine and dandy with menopause! Ahh as life goes on, I am so easy to please!

 

[traceycooper]

THats so nice what your DH is planning for mothers day. your not without your mom - she will always be your mom & i'm sure is looking over you
i find it so hard to imagine how you must feel though, so i hope my words bring a little comfort.

go with the rec centre scale

 

[Amy&Dan]

THats so nice what your DH is planning for mothers day. your not without your mom - she will always be your mom & i'm sure is looking over you
i find it so hard to imagine how you must feel though, so i hope my words bring a little comfort.

go with the rec centre scale

Tracey your words do bring comfort. So often something will happen to make me think "my mom is right here, right now". I know my brother and sister feel that often as well. I always knew it would be hard, but in most ways its been harder. But like all things, its getting better. Easier isn't the right word but somehow its not as raw. I miss both my parents but I treasure each and every day I had with both of them. Maybe if my brother and sister got along and we had a family that all got together it would help. But I doubt that ever happens. So thanks for always saying the right thing and the nice thing, it does help!

Rec Center scale it is!

 

[toystoryduo]

I say go with the rec center scale too!

I think that taking a break from WW over the summer may be a good idea, especially since you'll be in WDW for a good part of June. Just be sure and continue weigh ins and posting your food and exericse here...You'll be good to go!

Sorry to hear about the TOM stuff. I always thought that TOM would get easier as I get older, but I have found the opposite to be true. I hope it gets better for you soon!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

[goldcupmom]

wow! Your exercise is GREAT!!

I hear you loud & clear about good old TOM. The phantom is the worst as it seems the bloat comes & stays, then comes again worse & stays, then FINALLY you get a break, but it has taken a couple of months for me. UGH!!!!

I'm really glad Dan has a nice Mother's Day planned for you. You DESERVE IT!!!

Have a wonderful rest of the week!!

 

[lovinaz]

You are kicking some serious booty in the exercise department!

I have the same issue with scales. It seems my home scale is the lowest (and when I put my 2 5lb weights on it, it reads 10lbs!), then the gym scale, then the Dr scale. Fortunately I don't go to the Dr very often, that one always makes me mad! As long as you are seeing consistency on all the scales, I think you should choose the lowest one!

I think that is great that DH is planning a nice Mother's Day for you. YOU DESERVE IT! And I know you will be thinking of your mom too, as you should be.

 

[toystoryduo]

How's it going, WISH sis? Hope you're having a great day!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Thanks Amy, Julie and Tracy. For years I did a big family dinner on Mother's Day and it really never felt like anything to do with me being a mom but of course as long as my mom was alive that was the way I wanted it. Now I guess its my turn! Mostly I am looking forward to having somebody take care of my feet! I think the fact I now do something totally different, helps me not to feel too sad.

I have been kicking some serious butt with the exercise as has my friend. Unfortunately the scale is stuck for me again and for her as well. Being in the 40's can stink sometimes! But I am determined to stay focused and just keep forging on. Clearly this battle won't be won quickly.

I cancelled my WW membership, they were getting ready to bill me for June and since I"ll be gone so much it just seemed like the smart thing to do. I am still paid through this month and then when I get home from WDW, I'll just pays as I go for the summer then start up with pre pay in the fall.

I walked for a fast 30 minutes today then aqauszied for an hour. I love my Tuesday/Thrusday routine. Yesterday I did well with food and exercised for an hour (15 on the bike, 45 walking).

Not sure what I am going to be eating today. Its almost 2:00 and I still haven't had lunch. I am for some reason not hungry. I think I am keyed up, I am trying to get some plans made to go to Texas this summer, I really want to see my aunt (she's 84, my dad's big sister) and also I have a nephew and a niece due in the next month so that would be good too. So I've been online pricing out stuff for that trying to decide if I want to spend that money and put the miles on the car. Wtih so many people to visit all over the state, its just easier to drive. But its a big trip! I hope it works out, the last two times I have seen everyone has been for funerals, it would be nice to just go for a happy occasion!

I hope all my Wish Sisters have a wonderful Mother's Day. I have a bbq, a movie (think popcorn) and the usual weekend stuff going. So I need to stay focused. I do intend to blow it on Sunday, I figure I'm a mom so I'm entitled! Thanks for reading and again, Happy Mother's Day!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Oh man, I went to Burger King to buy Dan a set of Star Trek glasses and ended up getting a cheeseburger and fries! Why do I do stupid stuff like this? I am okay on points but I am trying so hard to not eat fast food and this clearly doesn't reflect well on that effort! Oh well, its done.

And Dan did love his set of Star Trek glasses! Of course I think they're dumb but hey, what makes him happy, makes me happy!

Should have eaten lunch, I didn't realize how hungry I was until I smelled the BK grease!

Came home, had some messages on my Facebook thing and then see a friend's wall where she is talking about how she works with morons. The problem is, my husband is one of the people she works with! People should be wayyyy more careful about what they post on stuff like that. Oh well, I don't think he's a moron!

 

[toystoryduo]

Came home, had some messages on my Facebook thing and then see a friend's wall where she is talking about how she works with morons. The problem is, my husband is one of the people she works with! People should be wayyyy more careful about what they post on stuff like that. Oh well, I don't think he's a moron!

Oh my gosh!!!! I can't believe your friend said that! Was she specifically referring to your DH?

I'm glad that Dan liked his glasses. Does he want to see the new Star Wars movie that will be coming out soon?

I hope you have a good evening! Sending you a quick PM.....

 

[Amy&Dan]

Oh my gosh!!!! I can't believe your friend said that! Was she specifically referring to your DH?

I'm glad that Dan liked his glasses. Does he want to see the new Star Wars movie that will be coming out soon?

I hope you have a good evening! Sending you a quick PM.....

She said she wasn't talking about Dan which I already knew. It's just weird how all this cyber space stuff interlocks. It's a Small World After All!

Dan and I are seeing the new Star Trek movie tomorrow! He's pretty excited. Star Trek and Disney are his favorite things. Besides me of course!

 

[eyor44]

HI!
How are you? Goodness you have been busy. Way to go on the workouts! You are doing great. Thank you for posting about premenopouse. I have been in this stage for about 5 years now and beginning to think something was wrong. I never knew it could take so long. I am so ready for it to be over. I hope you have a fabulous weekend. I had my first pedicure a couple months ago and it was great. Totally enjoy yourself.