Desiree's Journal - (Posts welcome)

[Desiree]

We've started a bit. I'm waiting on a loan to get approved (hopefully) before I can get too much more done. I do have a place reserved. It's a local botanical garden here. (The weather is still usually warm here in November) and we'll have the ceremony *weather permitting* in the rose garden area. They have a facility on the grounds too where we're going to have the reception.

 

[vald1977]

Sounds beautiful. And you'll save money on your flower budget since you'll be in such lush surroundings . Good luck with everything .

 

[myhandd]

Sounds like things are going well Des, I am so happy for you all! Put your mind to it and you can lose the weight. It is a mind thing, and we know you are strong enough mentally to do it!!!

By the way, while I was in climbing school I buddied up with a guy from Hammond who actually works in Baton Rouge. Small world huh? Something about you Louisiana folks! He actually made me some jambalaya which was unlike anything I had before and it was great!

Gotta run,

Dax

 

[Desiree]

Well I've only been to the gym about once a week, but Devyns last week of softball is next and we should be able to get back to full steam by then. I have nixed the cokes and beers and I'm only down 1 lb so far. But I really have 6 weeks that I really need to try and get down a bit. After that I have to go for my dress fittings and once that happens, I really won't be able to loose any more weight, except for toning up and staying fit.

Sooo that's where we stand. I'm really tempted to skip all this wedding stuff, go to the courthouse and then go on the honeymoon to WDW & US/IOA!! Tempting, eh? Oh well. Guess I'm paying for it, I should stick it out.

Dax you evil, evil man. How dare you mention jambalaya!?! (Just joking) I'm going to be in trouble when football season starts. That's when all the good food is in season.

 

[gadizlover]

Hi Desiree_

How did Devyn do on her summer league? Hope she got a lot of playing time in.

I really like your idea about spending it all on the honeymoon- sounds like a great plan!

Do you get FIT-TV on your cable station? They have series Buff Brides- that comes on later in the evening. I catch it sometimes while walking on the treadmill. They get a personal trainer and a diet for I think 16??weeks. Most of the ones I have seen have all exceeded their goal and had to have their dresses taken in. Of course all paid for in exchange for filming the whole thing.
So just pretend you are on TV and go for it girl!!!
I know you will make a beautiful bride.

 

[DoeWDW]

Desiree, don't you worry about losing weight after your dress is fitted! If you lose another 10 pounds they won't have any problem fixing your dress. Now if you GAIN.....nah, you won't gain!!

I hope Devyn enjoyed softball this season. I also hope things will start to slow down and you can get back to your exercise routine. Gotta exercise to beat that wedding-planning stress!!

Hope you have a day!

 

[Desiree]

We ended the softball season last night by beating the #1 team in the league! It was so worth it! We played awesome (well, Devyn and her teammates did!) It was a great ending to a really fun season.

Now, I'm committing myself (?! ) to 100% healthy eating and exercising starting... NOW!

I'm ready for this weight to come off again and I'm determined to do it. Since we've been out of the rut, I've gained back all that weight I originally lost, but I'm not worried. It will come off again and this time it will stay off! And I know I have the support of all my wish buddies to help me do it!

Chris and I excersized twice this week with a day off yesterday. Going back to the gym tonight but can't go Friday due to a wedding we're attending. But we will be back Saturday and Sunday.

Water, here I come!!!

 

[gadizlover]

Hey Desiree-
Thanks for stopping by my journal- glad to see you back posting.

Sounds like Devyn had a great season-after the problems you had before, I bet it was less stressful.

Giving you a little cheer- you can do it, you can do it-
we are all here for support.



Talk to ya again soon!

 

[Desiree]

Well apparently I can't do this alone. I've been making really poor food choices lately. I'm going to start journalling my food intake again. It's the only way I can actually "see" what I'm doing and what I need to do to fix it.

Yesterday I did get all my water in and went to the gym but only did the Elliptical machine for about 10 minutes. My mom joined the gym with us so now I don't have any excuses for not having anyone to go with. Chris and I previously had been walking on the track but once I started back indoors doing the Elliptical I've decided that I get a better workout using that than just the outdoors walking.

Yesterday's food was the kicker.
No breakfast
Lunch - Fried fish and french fries
Dinner - Chicken Nuggets and chocolate chip cookies

Today I'm planning on doing the full thing. 30 minutes Elliptical and weights AND eating better.

 

[Desiree]

OH yea, here's the stats
190/190/170 or 165 by the wedding

Overall goal
190/190/135

 

[myhandd]

Desiree,

Whats up! I guess you are getting excited about the wedding. Make a contract with yourself to make good choices. Remember, you control what you eat! You can do it!

Later,

Dax

 

[DoeWDW]

OK, Desiree, it's crunch time! You need to get back into your old healthy living habits. Think about what worked well the first time.

Go Desiree!!

Hope you have a wonderful day! Sounds like you're back on track!

 

[vald1977]

Hi Desiree,
Nice to see you back . You CAN do this, I have faith in you !

 

[Desiree]

Thanks everyone.

Yesterday went well. Got all my water in and did the full exercise and got some swimming in also.

B- Banana
L- Had a late lunch/dinner of potatos, corn and talapia fish.
D- once again a late snack of broiled pork.

I'm going to start the cheat free thing today too. So day one and full steam ahead. I only do cardio tonight and I think I'm going to start getting my uncoordinated self to start doing aerobics or something. Kickboxing would probably be more my taste though. Time to step up to the plate. Bases are loaded and there are two outs.

Saturday will be my official weigh in day I think.

 

[Desiree]

Phew! A good day today! Got all my water in and did cardio for 35 minutes.
B- Banana
L- Baked Chicken & mashed potatoes
D- Broiled Pork & carrots

I will add my cheat free clippie since I'm done with eating for the night and in my jammies

 

[toystoryduo]

Hey Desiree,
It's nice to see you're back! WISHing you tons of success!

Your menu yesterday sounds good! Keep up the good work and you will continue to roll that cheat free bear over!

Have a great Tuesday!

Tracy

 

[Desiree]

Thanks Tracy! It's good to be back!

Yesterday's rundown:

B- Nutrigrain Bar
L- Subway 6" on wheat w/ baked Lays
S - 2 pickes and 2 peices of toast! (BAD on the toast! I was starving. )
D- Raising Cane's Chicken fingers. (Ooh bad there too. 4 chicken fingers, I ate about 60% of the fries and 2 peices of texas toast)

Did get all my water in and 35 min. on the Elliptical and 30 min. of weight training. Other than the food slip-up, I did have a pretty decent day.

 

[toystoryduo]

Desiree,
I think you did great yesterday! You got your exercise in and your food choices were good. Plus, you got all of your water in! Woohoo! You go girl!

Have a great day and keep up the good work!

Tracy

 

[Desiree]

Yesterday was a good day!
B- Banana
L- Baked Chicken & Carrots
D- Breaded chicken nuggets

Got all my water in and did the Elliptical at the gym for 35 minutes. On it, I almost burned 300 calories. That's the most I've ever burned on those machines! I was so close too. 293.1. I WILL hit that 300 before the week is over!

I know I've been only really active doing this for a few days but I already feel better. Now if that stupid scale can start moving the right way. I've got to teach myself not to get on it other than my weigh in day.

Wishing you all a great day today and a healthy one!

 

[DoeWDW]

Desiree, you are back in the game!! Your choices have been good ones and that exercise will help you sooooo much! I just know the scale will cooperate soon!

I'm throwing a WISH party on the healthy living road today - do you feel like a party?? Can't you hear the music and see all your WISH friends dancing and laughing and having fun?? Let's dance our way through the day and make it a good one!!

"Celebrate good times, come on!!"