Tammy's Journal - Setting my sights on my goal weight (again)-comments welcomed

[TammyNC]

I have needed to do this for a long time. I kept thinking that I would start my journal to help talk to myself. I just never took the time to do it. That is also what happened in life and the reason that I gained my 50 pounds back. I wasn't taking time for myself. Reality really hit when the 1/2 marathon was here in January and I had not trained plus had put back on my weight. I did finish however, but not in enough time before the mats were turned off. That was the incentive I needed to do it again next year. I want my official time and I know that I can do better than 3hrs 42 min.

I have gotten my eating back under control except for needing more veggies and fruits. I am following WW's on my own. That is how I went from 180 to 130 last time. I have also been cutting my portions and that has helped also. I have got to start limiting my pizza and mexican food though to once a week each.

I started back to treadmilling as soon as I got home from WDW and the 1/2. I am feeling much better by exercising and I am back up to 45 min. 5/7 days. I will be bumping my time up again soon.

I have got to go get fitted for a pair of shoes. That is something else that I have on my to do list for myself.

I found that homeschooling the kids and handling a bookkeeping business out of the house was taking over everything. I wasn't taking any time to take care of myself. I sat down and talked to the kids (DD-12, DS-10) and explained that it was important for me. I wanted to get back to exercising and losing weight along with preparing for the 1/2 next year so that I could finish in a better time. They have been very helpful and they don't bother me while I'm TM'ing.

I started my trip down this weight loss journey at 193.5 and I am currently at 181. I have a long ways to go to get to 125-130.

It feels good to have gotten this in writing. I am talking to myself and it helps to write it out.

I have done well on my eating today, so we are going to get something out before DS has Scouts tonight.

 

[toystoryduo]

Welcome back Tammy! You CAN do this! We are all here to support you and encourage you !

Have a great evening!

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Hi, Tammy! Sounds like you are doing really well so far! Keep up the great work!

 

[anniet]

Tammy!!!!

Glad to see you posting here. Can you try what I'm trying? Either the night before or at the beginning of your day write out a journal? Even if it needs to be adjusted, maybe it could be a guideline and help keep the mexican and pizza down to a tolerable level?

You've done great so far and I KNOW you're going all the way again, girlfriend!

 

[TammyNC]

Annie-Thanks for your sugguestion. I might be able to try that later on when I'm more organized with dinner, but right now I never know what is for lunch or dinner until almost the time. I think it is a great idea though and I've got to work on getting our dinner menus set.

I still haven't had Mexican or Pizza this week. I have done well in steering away from those two.

I have exercised each day and that has felt great. Water drinking is going OK, but I didn't eat breakfast yesterday. That is a big struggle for me. I am just not a morning person, especially when it comes to eating.

I did my WI yesterday and was down .5 pounds. So that puts me at 190.5. I was feeling really puffy when I got up, so I'm not sure if I had retained water overnight or what was going on. I felt like I should have had more of a loss, but I'll take it.

I am looking at down a 5K walk here in Burlington in the Spring and then I found a 5K in Wilmington that would benefit the ALS Association. I contacted them about me raising money for them by doing the 1/2. I thought about it this past year, but didn't persue it. I contacted our local Association and they are to get back to me today. I feel that my Dad would be proud that I am raising money to help with the research. I have been a little emotional these past few days. I think my PMS is happening afterward instead of beforehand these days.

I had to edit to say that my WI on this day put me at 180.5 (not 190.5). I just caught it.

 

[MelanieC]

Hi Tammy,

Great job staying away from the mexican and pizza. I have the best weeks when I plan my menu's - just dinner and make a shopping list at the same time. Then I know I have everything. Crockpot meals are also great. You can make it in the morning - WHILE YOU EAT BREAKFAST!! Then it's ready at night!

Try spending some time searching the net for recipes that appeal to you. I've been trying a bunch of new recipes lately and it's really made a difference.

Keep up the great work!

 

[ohMom]

hey tammy i think you need to edit your WI weight for this week

AND -- just to you on a bit -- you can do this! you know that I think of you often and last year when you were losing very consistently and I wasn't. You said some wise words to me something like "you know if you follow the plan the weight WILL come off" you are so wise

let's rally together this weekend -- weekends are so very hard!!!

 

[TammyNC]

OK, today is Monday. I had a slight slip over the weekend with some cookies. I did a sneak WI this morning and was at 181. I am working extra hard on points and exercise, so hopefully by WI on Wednesday, I'll be down.

Thanks Molli for the WI change that I needed to make.

I did well in controlling the Pizza and Mexican last week. That will be another thing that I am working on this week. I did eat breakfast this morning (a breakfast bar) and wasn't as hungry at lunch. I do know that I need to be eating the breakfast on a daily basis to help me along with setting a good example for the kids.

Thanks for the idea to search for new receipes Mel. I haven't done that in a long time. We have Scouts tonight and I'm fixing BBQ boneless porkchops, beans and veggies. I have to go get things ready to put in the oven in just a little while.

I also have our meals planned out for tomorrow and Wednesday night as well. Hopefully that will help me some. I am also working on drinking more water. I still am not getting in as much as I truly need to.

I am doing OK on the exercise. I am bumping my incline up because I need to really work my back side. I really want to go down a size in my jeans. I think when that happens, I'll be feeling a lot better too.

Done rambling for a while.

 

[TammyNC]

Tuesday here and I'm getting ready for the TM. I bumped up my incline yesterday and I am feeling it a bit this morning which says to me that I needed to do that.

I lost a toe nail this morning, so I'm hoping that it won't be too sore in my shoes while walking. I still have got to take the time to get me a good pair of shoes. I have a Road Runners catalog where they help you choose which shoes are best for you and they have a 60 day return policy. I may wind up giving them a try and see how it goes.

OK, if I don't get up, I'm not going to get my TM time in.

 

[MelanieC]

Tammy- Your doing so well with your exercise!! Keep up the great work. I think that exercise is the key! It's what keeps me rolling along!

 

[ohMom]

hey tammy i forgot to tell you that I lost a toe nail just days before you did i have one more to go -- my big toe and it sounds like melanie has the same as I do

I heard Oprah say on her bootcamp show that incline is where it's at on the TM - good job!

how's your ethnic-food challenge for this week? (mexican/pizza)

hey, I bet a tall cool glass of water sounds good about now, huh???

 

[TammyNC]

Having to go to page two means I am getting slack in reporting here. I need to start making a concentrated effort to get over here once a day. I need to write my feelings down, etc.

I am now two days into eating my breakfast which a huge accomplishment for me. I have still be on the TM and increasing my incline has made a difference in the way my legs are feeling. I remember when I was losing weight before that I always walked with the highes incline and I believe that helped me get my legs into better shape. I am still waiting to fit into my pair of 14 jeans.

I am going to continue on with the exercise challenge, St. Patty's Day challenge and starting the Lose 5 in March challenge. These challenges seem to keep me motivated even when I don't want to be.

I am going to be leaving for a long weekend beach trip next Thursday for a mommy sanity weekend of scrapbooking. I do plan on taking my walking clothes and shoes and going for at least a 30 minute walk on the sidewalks or the beach. Depends on the weather and wind.

My toes are finally not sensitive any longer. I am thankful for that and hope that with reading lots of tips and having the right shoes, etc. my feet will not be in such bad shape as they were this past time. I am sure having less weight pushing down on them will help too.

Off to get on with the day.