Come along with me as I get back into the diet thing. Got sidetracked with life and such and fell off diet. I DID maintain my weight, however, but haven't lost any pounds for about 6 weeks or so. So hard to find the motivation!
Stay tuned! I'll be back!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Chocolate eggs? No! Egg whites with no yoke, thank you
I'm happy to say that these are the only kind of Easter eggs I ate this Easter Sunday.
We cut them in half and filled them with low-calorie humus and not some mushed up version of the yoke and mayonnaise with loads of calories.
I really felt in control today. Came in at just under 1200 calories!!
Nancy
We cut them in half and filled them with low-calorie humus and not some mushed up version of the yoke and mayonnaise with loads of calories.I really felt in control today. Came in at just under 1200 calories!!
Nancy
Thursday, April 1, 2010
The significance of red nails
THE LADY WITH THE RED NAILS
This may be weird to some of you, but I'm so proud of the fact that I'm painting my nails again. It's been years since I did this. When I was thinner, I always painted my nails.
You see, when you feel like crap and look like crap, it makes you not give a crap about having painted nails! Well, for me, anyways. Can't speak for everyone, I guess.
This small act of painting my nails is actually a huge deal for me. What appears as a small change on the outside, is actually a HUGE change on the inside.
Lots of mental goodness has taken place since I started 12WBT five weeks ago. Granted, I've also had lots of self-doubt, depression, tears and anger along the way, too, but I've refused to let those things stop me like I have so many times before.
So, although I have a LONG way to go on the outside, the inside is shaping up quite nicely!
Nancy
Madness or clarity?
I think I had a moment of temporary madness this afternoon after I re-watched all of the Michelle Bridges videos posted on the 12WBT website.
(Okay, okay, I know Michelle wouldn't want me to call it a moment of "temporary madness," she'd want me to call it a moment of "complete and permanent clarity.")
Within minutes of watching her latest video today, I announced on Twitter and Facebook that I was upping my desired 12-week weight loss goal from 35 pounds to 38.5 pounds. That means I have 22.5 pounds to lose by May 22!
What was I thinking?
Not a problem in the diet department, as I've been absolutely flawless when it comes to sticking to 1200 cals or under. It's the harder workouts I'll have to do that have me a little freaked out. Because I've been losing weight so steadily from the beginning, I didn't think I HAD to make my workouts too taxing.
So there. I admit it. I haven't been giving the exercise the same care and concern that I've been giving the food preparation. To be honest, I think I've even been coasting a bit.
I think I need to watch that clip (again!) that I posted yesterday from "Facing the Giants," especially the part where the coach says, "Don't quit until you got nothing left."
That's the attitude I need to reach this very achievable, but very challenging goal!
Or, as the USMC says:
Ooo-rah!
Nancy
(Okay, okay, I know Michelle wouldn't want me to call it a moment of "temporary madness," she'd want me to call it a moment of "complete and permanent clarity.")
Within minutes of watching her latest video today, I announced on Twitter and Facebook that I was upping my desired 12-week weight loss goal from 35 pounds to 38.5 pounds. That means I have 22.5 pounds to lose by May 22!
What was I thinking?
Not a problem in the diet department, as I've been absolutely flawless when it comes to sticking to 1200 cals or under. It's the harder workouts I'll have to do that have me a little freaked out. Because I've been losing weight so steadily from the beginning, I didn't think I HAD to make my workouts too taxing.
So there. I admit it. I haven't been giving the exercise the same care and concern that I've been giving the food preparation. To be honest, I think I've even been coasting a bit.
I think I need to watch that clip (again!) that I posted yesterday from "Facing the Giants," especially the part where the coach says, "Don't quit until you got nothing left."
That's the attitude I need to reach this very achievable, but very challenging goal!
Or, as the USMC says:
Ooo-rah!
Nancy
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Pushing past the fear
WE HAVE MORE IN US THAN WE REALIZE!
This clip from "Facing the Giants" had me in tears today, especially after my previous post. It really emphasizes my point from yesterday, which is to push those negative thoughts out of your head and close your eyes to your doubts and fears! It also makes the point that you are most likely influencing people WAY more than you know, so don't give up! YOU are an inspiration to the rest of us!
This clip from "Facing the Giants" had me in tears today, especially after my previous post. It really emphasizes my point from yesterday, which is to push those negative thoughts out of your head and close your eyes to your doubts and fears! It also makes the point that you are most likely influencing people WAY more than you know, so don't give up! YOU are an inspiration to the rest of us!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Negative inner voices: ACCESS DENIED
"Hey, negativity. You paying attention? You're not welcome here!"
I've mentioned it before, but the total amount of weight I want to lose is 116 lbs. As of last Wednesday (weigh-in day), I've shaved 15.5 lbs off that total!
I'm quite happy and excited about this loss. However, it can be VERY disheartening if I ponder too long on the fact that I have 100.5 lbs. to go.
It's like, "Woo-hoo, I only have ... ummm ... like ... 100 ... um, yeah ...100 ... pounds ... to ... go. :o( "
"100 lbs. to go"? I think to myself. "That means I'm STILL really, really FAT!"
But you know how I'm handling that? I'm just not letting myself go there. When it starts to enter my mind about how BIG I still am, I just think of something else. Pure and simple. Sometimes you just have to tell your inner voice to SHUT UP!! I've been doing that a lot lately. It seems to be working.
Nancy
Thursday, March 25, 2010
She shoots, she scores!
I LOVE SURPRISING MY KIDS!!
Shot hoops with my son again today. He was shocked with my energy and that I won repeatedly. Hee, hee.
My life has changed in so many ways because of 12WBT. We've had that basketball hoop for more than a year and this is the first time I've used it. I love my new energy and enthusiasm. And you know the best part? It enhances my relationship with my son in a whole new way!
Hmmm ... maybe this summer, I'll also go down the water slides with him at the water park! That ought to freak him out even more!
It all started with a Tweet
You know, people joke about Twitter being a silly thing, but one person's Tweet has truly changed my life!
It all started with one Tweet from @problogger, an Australian blogger I follow, who mentioned @MishBridges in one of his Tweets. I didn't know who @MishBridges was, so out of curiosity, I went to her Twitter page.
From her Twitter page, I went to her website and found out that she is the trainer for the Australian version of The Biggest Loser. After reading over her website, I got a sense of her personality and liked what I saw.
On her site, she was advertising a really cool new program called the 12 Week Body Transformation, also known as 12WBT. She promised personal interaction with users on message boards, weekly mindset videos, menus, exercise plans and more, so I signed up, as did more than 1,000 other people, mostly Aussies!
Once I signed up, I got a VERY unexpected, but welcome, surprise. Mish had a one-month PREPARATION phase before the diet even started. We prepared our minds, our kitchens, got the right training gear, set goals, listed obstacles and more.
Wow, I had never prepared for losing weight like this. This was so different than my usual proclamation on Sunday that I would "start on Monday." It was so new and different, it HAD to work, right?!
This program is JUST what I needed. At JUST the right time. And how cool is it that I am doing this challenge with a bunch of new friends on the other side of the world?!
Nancy
It all started with one Tweet from @problogger, an Australian blogger I follow, who mentioned @MishBridges in one of his Tweets. I didn't know who @MishBridges was, so out of curiosity, I went to her Twitter page.
From her Twitter page, I went to her website and found out that she is the trainer for the Australian version of The Biggest Loser. After reading over her website, I got a sense of her personality and liked what I saw.
On her site, she was advertising a really cool new program called the 12 Week Body Transformation, also known as 12WBT. She promised personal interaction with users on message boards, weekly mindset videos, menus, exercise plans and more, so I signed up, as did more than 1,000 other people, mostly Aussies!
Once I signed up, I got a VERY unexpected, but welcome, surprise. Mish had a one-month PREPARATION phase before the diet even started. We prepared our minds, our kitchens, got the right training gear, set goals, listed obstacles and more.
Wow, I had never prepared for losing weight like this. This was so different than my usual proclamation on Sunday that I would "start on Monday." It was so new and different, it HAD to work, right?!
This program is JUST what I needed. At JUST the right time. And how cool is it that I am doing this challenge with a bunch of new friends on the other side of the world?!
Nancy
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
This is amazing, it's actually working!
Wow!! I am WAY ahead of my four-week goal! My goal was to lose about 12 lbs. in the first four weeks and I've already lost 15.5lbs at 23 days into the diet. This is VERY encouraging! Nothing I have tried in the last few years has worked, until now!!
How have I done this you ask? I'll tell you all about it in my next post!
Nancy
How have I done this you ask? I'll tell you all about it in my next post!
Nancy
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Staying on diet, but sliding on this blog!
The last week or more has been a crazy time for me. So much happening. My mind has been going in a million different directions with a variety of to-do lists controlling my days.
However, I have not let up on the diet! I even made it through PMS without letting myself take one bite of a potato chip or pretzel --- and absolutely no chocolate!!
And I'm so glad I did, because I'm ahead of my one-month weight-loss goal of 12 lbs. Seventeen days into it and I have already lost 13 lbs! That means, I'm more than one-third of my way to my 12-week goal of a 35-lb. loss! I'm thrilled, but plan to push a little harder on the exercise next week, to make sure I can keep it going!
(Those Good & Plenty's are but a distant memory now ... )
Nancy
However, I have not let up on the diet! I even made it through PMS without letting myself take one bite of a potato chip or pretzel --- and absolutely no chocolate!!
And I'm so glad I did, because I'm ahead of my one-month weight-loss goal of 12 lbs. Seventeen days into it and I have already lost 13 lbs! That means, I'm more than one-third of my way to my 12-week goal of a 35-lb. loss! I'm thrilled, but plan to push a little harder on the exercise next week, to make sure I can keep it going!
(Those Good & Plenty's are but a distant memory now ... )
Nancy
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Back at it again ...
Had a pretty bad cold/flu thing over the weekend. Happy to say that I'm feeling back to normal today.
Missed two days of exercise, but I had a fever so I figured that it wasn't really a good idea to go to the gym. Tried not to feel guilty about that and just slept a lot and kept my diet on track. I opted out of snacks on my sick days, so that the calorie count would be lower for the day since I wasn't burning any calories through exercise.
Good workout at the gym this afternoon! Instead of feeling like a chore, going to the gym has really turned into "me" time. I really enjoy it.
Weigh in tomorrow. Not sure what to expect with the slight disruption in my workout schedule!
Nancy
Missed two days of exercise
Good workout at the gym this afternoon! Instead of feeling like a chore, going to the gym has really turned into "me" time. I really enjoy it.
Weigh in tomorrow. Not sure what to expect with the slight disruption in my workout schedule!
Nancy
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
What a difference a day can make
Hate to admit it, but I was VERY negative about this whole diet/exercise thing this morning. Those negative internal thoughts were coming at me full speed, but I just kept putting one foot in front of the other.
A big thanks to my husband, Russ, who said, "Come on, let's go!" Without him, I may have backed out of going to the gym that we just joined yesterday. Instead, about 30 minutes into the workout, I started thinking, "I could get addicted to coming here."
We all need someone to hold us accountable for the goals we set for ourselves. Do you have an accountability partner? Tell me your story!
A big thanks to my husband, Russ, who said, "Come on, let's go!" Without him, I may have backed out of going to the gym that we just joined yesterday. Instead, about 30 minutes into the workout, I started thinking, "I could get addicted to coming here."
We all need someone to hold us accountable for the goals we set for ourselves. Do you have an accountability partner? Tell me your story!
It's time to break up with my fat ... we've been friends way too long
I'm ready to rock (she says out loud, while inside she's scared shitless that she is going to fail once again). Today is the day I start counting calories and physically pushing myself to my limit ... and beyond. My goals are easily stated: Lose at least 35 pounds in 12 weeks and 116 pounds within a year. Unfortunately, making it happen isn't as easy.
I'M AS MAD AS HELL AND I WON'T TAKE IT ANYMORE
Over the past 13 years, I've tried -- and repeatedly failed -- at losing weight and sticking to an exercise routine. Oh sure, I'm always the big talker on Sunday about how I'm going to "start over" on Monday. But then Monday comes and my head's not in the right place, or I haven't stocked my frig and cupboards with the right food, or even MORE commonly, I just tell myself, "Why bother?" But I'm DONE with excuses -- the time has come to smash it up!
THIS IS GOING TO BE FUN ... stay tuned!!
Nancy
I'M AS MAD AS HELL AND I WON'T TAKE IT ANYMORE
Over the past 13 years, I've tried -- and repeatedly failed -- at losing weight and sticking to an exercise routine. Oh sure, I'm always the big talker on Sunday about how I'm going to "start over" on Monday. But then Monday comes and my head's not in the right place, or I haven't stocked my frig and cupboards with the right food, or even MORE commonly, I just tell myself, "Why bother?" But I'm DONE with excuses -- the time has come to smash it up!THIS IS GOING TO BE FUN ... stay tuned!!
Nancy
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