tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84631810385265060722024-03-14T07:20:48.393-07:00Journey to a Hot Me!Judy M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16788410740892677321noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463181038526506072.post-47504688857318688842014-02-01T08:10:00.000-08:002014-02-01T08:10:26.473-08:00Sneaky little things.....<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">So Gregg and I were shopping for things at the Grocery store and one of the items we were looking at are Sweetners because we are no longer trying to eat Sugar or even high fructose corn syrup.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So looking for something in bulk we grab a package of Truvia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Good size looks like it should last a awhile, Yay! Right? Not so much. See I didn't read the darn package. See those words<i> "Baking Blend Truvia natural Sweetener with Sugar"</i> The little bugger contains Sugar. Sigh! So all the things I made with it contained sugar. Mind you not copious amounts, and no it didn't stall my weight loss, but I am sure it is having an effect on my blood glucose levels. Sigh! lesson learned</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have since gone back to the store and bought the smaller package of Truvia without the sugar blend. Jeez. I have no Idea how I am going to get rid of the other package but I spent way too much money on it to just throw it away. Oh well!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've managed to keep my food intake to normal portions, enjoy some wine on occasion and I am still losing weight. This weeks loss is -2 lbs. :) I have been pretty good about going to the gym 4 days a week and not skipping it. I do compromise with myself though, meaning when I don't want to go or don't feel like it I go anyway and do either a shorter workout or lower impact. This way I still get my body moving instead of just sitting on my arse. Seems to be helping. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I not only got on the scale today but it's the first of the month and it was time to check my measurements.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Waist ~ lost 3 inches</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hips ~ lost 1 inch</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Arms ~ lost 1 inch</span></div>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Making progress!!</i></b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm reading Wheat Belly now and it's only solidifying the fact that I never want to eat wheat/breads/pastas ever again. I have people look at me and say that there is an argument for everything and your believing this one so seriously, why? It could be just one Doctors opinion vs the whole country and history of medical professionals in the latter part of this century. Well they're right it could be, but I can't deny the fact that I feel better. I no longer need to take pills for acid reflux. I no longer have horrible mood swings and hate life in general once a month. My blood sugars are coming down, my vision has not blurred in weeks and my clothes fit better. I just smile and think to myself, you'll see in a few months where I am and where you are and who's feeling/looking better and who is not. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Life's been busy at work. I've been able to help out in the back office some this past week and I have loved it. I miss doing that kind of work. Being a Front office girl is not my first choice, but I do it. It brings in the paycheck every 2 weeks. My Son is taking a big step in life soon and I couldn't be more proud of who he has become. Can't wait to see where he goes from here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Off into the next week I go......talk to you later!!</span></div>
Judithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263470873119696039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463181038526506072.post-56184070498178851042014-01-19T13:55:00.001-08:002014-01-19T14:01:48.542-08:00Living Low Carb and Trying to lose weight.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Sounds easy, right? NOT!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been at this Way Of Eating (woe) now for 6 weeks. I lost a little over 8 pounds and then nothing. Yup no losses for 4 weeks straight, after that first week. What the hell?! Sure I felt better than I have in years and my blood sugars are somewhat better, though there was room for improvement there too. What's a girl to do? I'm reading away on Facebook on an LCHF group and Reversing Diabetes group. I see things like "Red wine is ok in reasonable amounts" or "eat until you're full" and my favorite "don't worry about calories as long as your macros (ie: 75% fat 20% protein 5% carbs) are within range and you're in ketosis you'll be fine". HA <-----</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At least for me that is not the case. Believe it or not you can be in ketosis and not lose weight. Here are some reasons why I was not losing weight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One, some people don't tolerate dairy and it can cause you to stop losing weight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Two, more than glass of wine every night can cause a stall. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Three, too much food on the plate, sheer volume can be a culprit. Four, no exercise not even in your normal everyday routine like running around at work, like me I have a desk job, can hold you back. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Five, the obvious other reason might be that you're still drinking regular beer, sneaking in some sugars here and there and not completely committing to the way of eating can be detrimental too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm Bound and Determined to do this and Succeed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I cut out heavy whipping cream except in food recipes. No longer put it in my coffee and no longer make cream cheese fluff. Sigh, I loved that stuff. Started eating dinners of protein fat and veggies eliminating cheese and cream. Mind you once or twice a week is probably ok, for me. Less food on the plate, yup I said it. I cut my portions down quite a bit and believe it or not I haven't gone hungry. Felt very satisfied with my meals. One glass of wine once or twice a week, and NO not a 10 ounce glass, maybe 5 or 6 oz if that much. I also got off my Ass and went to the Gym 4 days this past week. Hoping and praying that darn scale will tell me a lower number than before. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">It did! I lost 3.4 lbs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My blood sugar levels were hanging on for dear life at 175-190 fasting. I've been eating better, drinking less alcohol, taking Januvia, and yet it wouldn't go lower. This is of course all before I changed my portions and started exercising. Talked to Doc told him I should probably go back on Metformin and hope that since I'm eating better that I won't have the GI upset that it can cause. He's wanted me on it since November but I refused. So I was given Metformin 500mg to take twice a day along with the Januvia once in the morning. My Blood Sugars are now in the 130's fasting in the morning. I am also not having an issue with the side effects I mentioned. :) Yay!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am making progress, feeling better everyday and enjoying discovering new Recipes. Here is one I made today found it on the web. I was wanting a substitute for bread and I found it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Did I accomplish any of my goals from last time?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well I haven't switched to the no poo method of shampooing my hair, but still thinking of it. I did change the amount of alcohol and dairy. As for the only weighing myself once a month? um yeah, I went back to once a week. I couldn't help myself. </span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">Goals for the near future. I think I'm just going to enjoy playing with new recipes and just COOK.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Until next time my friends!</span></div>
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<br />Judithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263470873119696039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463181038526506072.post-66979090609222575142014-01-03T16:09:00.000-08:002014-01-03T16:09:08.582-08:00Finally through the Holiday Season!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>1st Month on LCHF done!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So how did I do you ask? In my opinion I did ok. Not spectacular but I remained in Ketosis. I slacked off on food tracking so I don't have actual numbers but I did check the keto stix several times to make sure I was staying in ketosis. Life got busy. First we had Christmas Cookie decorating day. We get together and do up 5 batches of cookies for the season to enjoy and share. Typically I will break one or three "accidentally" so that I have no choice but to eat it. This year I did not touch a single one with my tongue nor did I lick any of the frosting off my fingers or utensils. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I</span><span style="font-size: large;"> must say! *pat myself on the back*</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On night in there my friends threw a Cards Against Humanity Party. Seriously how we accomplished playing with 20 players I have no idea but it was fun! Love that game. I was pretty well behaved as far as food choices went, I think I ate more celery that night then ever in my life! I did however have Red Wine, it's a good Lchf choice just not in large quatities. I don't think I drank more that a couple of glasses and I did alternate with water often. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next challenge was Christmas dinner. Mexican food including homemade tortillas, enchiladas, tamales and cheesecake. I planned for this one by making low carb tortillas from a website I found.(www.ruled.me) I also made a low carb cheesecake and took that so I had options. I did pretty well. Instead of the enchilada I had a bowl of the chili with cheese and an egg on top. It's a New Mexico thing, the egg that is. I did have a small tamale and I used my own tortillas. The only thing that I did indulge in more than is considered reasonable is the Red Wine. We never got around to the cheesecake so I ended up just using that as my fat bomb over the next week. Worked out pretty good. As for New Years Eve, I drank some more Red Wine and sipped a smidgen of whiskey and then switched to water for the remainder of the night. So all in all not too shabby. I'm staying focused. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">So what did all this diligent work on my part get me?</span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">As of today I am down 8.2lbs and have lost 1 inch on my waistline. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not excellent but worth a high five for sure! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know that for 2 weeks in there my weight fluctuated/stalled and I have no idea what was responsible. You see I started consuming more dairy that could cause problems. I also started my monthly water retention issue so that could have played a role. Then of course there is the Wine factor, too much can cause a stall. On top of that I also acquired a UTI. So jeez! Can there be anything else for me to deal with?! So no telling what was the real cause, just going to have to move on to what is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also have discovered my Soy allergy is causing another issue. It's in my Shampoo of choice. So I am considering going to the "no poo" method using baking soda and apple cider vinegar. Haven't made the switch but will soon. I am also not real sure that my facial moisturizer is soy free either so I am thinking of switching to Coconut oil for my skins health as well, not just on my face but as a lotion type of treatment. I'll have to let you know how that works out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1) I have decided that I am only going to Weigh in and record my weight once a month. This doesn't mean I won't step on the scale in between just that I'm only keeping track once a month on the 2nd. I started Dec. 2, 2013.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2) I am going to lay off the alcohol in larger quantities until I am at my goal. I am not giving it up just limiting my special occasions where I indulge more that usual and stick to only Red Wine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3) I am going to back off on the amount of dairy I am consuming and incorporate more Vegetables into my diet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4) </span><span style="font-size: large;">Going to try out a fat fast as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5) Will try using Coconut oil as a moisturizer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6) </span><span style="font-size: large;">Once I purchase the stuff, going to give the "no poo" method a shot for shampooing my hair.</span></div>
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Judithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263470873119696039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463181038526506072.post-92175820822279325992013-12-08T11:43:00.000-08:002013-12-08T11:44:23.868-08:00Week1 is complete on LCHF.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I lost 2.6 pounds!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's has certainly been a learning experience. During the first 3-4 days I had a headache, mainly due to the sugar withdrawals. It took some getting used to drinking my coffee black with no sweeteners, never mind coming up with ideas for what to eat with what I already had in the fridge. Somewhere around day 4 Gregg noticed a monumental shift in my moods, and the next day so did my coworkers. For the first time in a long time I am happy. I feel better than I have in about a year. I truly believe that the change in diet had everything to do with it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Grain Brain by Dr Perlmutter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started reading this book and it explains a lot of how the changes in my moods and certain other issues I have physically could be attributed to the foods I was eating on a daily basis. It is an incredible insightful read and I am not done with it. I only wish I could convince some of those close to me to read it as well. I am astounded at the problems that gluten/wheat/grains can cause to a human. Read it my friends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I am part of a Lchf group on Facebook. It's actually where I learned about this diet/way of eating. I am scrolling through the posts and I'm seeing "fat bomb" and "Bulletproof coffee" and I'm thinking to myself what the hell is that?! So yeah I googled bulletproof coffee and found that it is a coffee that has things added to it to boost your fat intake among other things. The Fat bomb is a high fat treat that also is used to boost your fat intake. I'm wondering why do you need to boost your fat. Well I didn't realize that my low fat brain isn't used to thinking fat is ok, never mind necessary, now that it is the primary source of energy my body is using now that I don't feed it carbs/sugar. I wasn't eating enough fat. Suddenly I get to eat Heavy Whipping Cream, Full fat Cream cheese, butter, Coconut oil in my daily diet. Do you know how yummy that can be without sugar? I'm loving it! Cream Cheese Fluff was a delicious treat I enjoyed my first week on this lifestyle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 to 2 cups Heavy whipping c</span><span style="font-size: large;">ream</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So damn easy to make and so yummy. I found that after tracking my food for a few days I wasn't getting in very much fat and from what I have learned I am needing in the neighborhood of 120-149g Fat daily. So I set my goals to be:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fat 120-149g daily 70%</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carbs 1-40g daily 10%</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The chart below will give you an idea what I did this week. keep in mind I don't necessarily count calories anymore. Today is a work in progress. Thursday you can see I was struggling to eat fat and find ways to get it in. I incorporated the Cream cheese fluff and bought Coconut oil to help and I've been doing better since. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am happier, I don't have blurry vision anymore, I'm eating yummy foods and I feel more satisfied with a meal then I ever have before when eating carbs/sugar. So off into the next week I go! :)</span></div>
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<tr><td class="whc1" style="background-color: #e8e8e8; border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; color: #666666; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; width: 115px;">NUTRIENTS:</td><td class="whc2" style="background-color: #d6d6d6; border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; padding: 5px; text-align: center; width: 90px;">GOAL</td><td class="whc3" style="background-color: #e8e8e8; border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; color: #666666; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;">12/2</td><td class="whc3" style="background-color: #e8e8e8; border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; color: #666666; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;">12/3</td><td class="whc3" style="background-color: #e8e8e8; border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; color: #666666; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;">12/4</td><td class="whc3" style="background-color: #e8e8e8; border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; color: #666666; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;">12/5</td><td class="whc3" style="background-color: #e8e8e8; border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; color: #666666; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;">12/6</td><td class="whc3" style="background-color: #e8e8e8; border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; color: #666666; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;">12/7</td><td class="whc3" style="background-color: #e8e8e8; border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; color: #666666; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;">TODAY</td></tr>
<tr><td class="wc1" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px;">Calories:</td><td class="wc2" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; color: #ef4a4a; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; padding: 5px; text-align: center;">1,330 - 1,680</td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">1,231</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">1,610</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">1,805</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">979</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">1,566</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">1,742</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><span id="bottot-208">544</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="wc1" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px;">Fat:</td><td class="wc2" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; color: #ef4a4a; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; padding: 5px; text-align: center;">120 - 149</td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">85</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">136</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">161</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">74</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">134</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">122</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><span id="bottot-204">45</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="wc1" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px;">Carbohydrates:</td><td class="wc2" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; color: #ef4a4a; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; padding: 5px; text-align: center;">1 - 40</td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">61</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">16</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">32</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">22</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">36</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">34</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><span id="bottot-205">4</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="wc1" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px;">Protein:</td><td class="wc2" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; color: #ef4a4a; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; padding: 5px; text-align: center;">60 - 94</td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">64</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">83</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">63</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">58</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">62</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><a class="wca" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072">64</a></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"><span id="bottot-203">31</span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="wc1" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px;"><a class="more_nut_a" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072" style="color: #3d89bc;" title="More">Add More Nutrients</a><span class="more_nut_info" style="margin-left: 2px;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8463181038526506072"><img alt="" border="0" name="add_more_info2" src="http://www.sparkpeople.com/assets/diet4/nt7_info_fav.gif" style="vertical-align: bottom;" /></a></span></td><td class="wc2" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; color: #ef4a4a; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"></td><td class="wc3" style="border-left-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(210, 210, 210); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; font-size: 11px; padding: 5px; text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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Judithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263470873119696039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463181038526506072.post-55270451944708709832013-12-07T16:14:00.001-08:002013-12-07T16:14:37.006-08:00Low Carb High Fat and DRINKING!! YAY!<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">
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For years, I’ve read countless dieting books that prohibited me from drinking alcohol. Actually, it’s probably the first thing that many “diet gurus” say to cut out of your diet and for (somewhat) good reason. Alcohol gets a bad reputation because it’s basically empty calories.</div>
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In an ideal world, sure. I’ll give up alcohol to lose weight. But let’s get serious. I’m 23 years old and I very much enjoy a tasty alcoholic beverage (or 5) and a wild night out on the town with my friends.</div>
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The beauty of a ketogenic, low carb diet is that you can still enjoy yourself from time-to-time with alcohol and still lose weight! However, there are some guidelines as to what alcohols you can enjoy and those you should avoid.</div>
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On average, one shot is the equivalent to about 1.5oz and for these spirits have a nutritional value of 0 carbs and roughly 64 calories. Of course, this will vary depending on how much is actually in your beverage (order a double? Double the nutritional stats).</div>
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Approved spirits on a keto, low carb diet include:</div>
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Please not that these are for the original, unflavored versions. For flavored spirits (including flavored vodkas and some dark/coconut rums), always check up on nutritional information before consuming as they often contain carbohydrates.</div>
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My spirit of choice is generally a nice gin (with soda water& lime) or cognac (with diet cola). I’ve been known to drink a fair share of Hennessy.</div>
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Chasers & Mixers</h3>
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For mixing or chasing, you have many no sugar, no calorie options</div>
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I tend to use sugar-free Red Bull or Coke Zero. I find that Crystal Light gives me headaches, but some people can drink it just fine!</div>
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Beer</h3>
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I’m going to be up front. It’s <i style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">really</i> hard to drink really great beers on a keto, low carb diet. No more craft beers or IPAs. You’re doomed to mostly light beers which generally just leave me longing for something more. Basically, you want to avoid anything red, amber or dark.</div>
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Some low carb beer picks include (per 12 oz/bottle):</div>
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While beer doesn’t tend to mess with my digestive system (must be that fermentation!), I generally avoid beer unless I <i style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">really</i> want it. It is, after all, made from wheat and I try my best to avoid gluten altogether.</div>
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Wine</h3>
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I was extremely excited to find out that wine can fit into a low carb, keto diet! I had always figured that since it was made from grapes it would be crawling in sugar, but luckily this isn’t the case! These numbers are based on 5 oz servings.</div>
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Red wines to enjoy:</div>
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White wines to enjoy:</div>
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Tips, tricks and what to avoid</h3>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Ok so I had a pity party last night. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">What about today?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Deep down I know most of my self-pity is rooted in my weight. How do I go about losing it? I have asked myself that question numerous times. How? Damnit, How?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So two weeks ago I had that wake up call with my blood work. I started entering my food into Sparkpeople and then Thanksgiving happened and the rush to get there. I laxed on my food intake and my faithfulness in entering the food. Never mind taking my diabetes meds too. Skipped a couple of days there too. Probably shouldn't have skipped on the days I skipped as it was the worst eating/drinking days that I skipped. Mind you I still ate less than in previous years and less drink as well but it still was not good. So I find myself here in the same place I was 2 weeks ago. Fat Unhappy and Miserable to live with. Poor Gregg I have no Idea how long he can continue to put up with me, I am impossible to live with most of the time. So here we are..........</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Have you heard about LCHF?</span><br />
<a href="http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf#comments">http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf#comments</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been considering this type of lifestyle for some time. Years actually. Did Southbeach for a time back in 2004. Did really well on it but I ended up just reverting back to old eating habits shortly thereafter and gained the 40lbs back that I had lost by the end of the same year. Gregg and I have been discussing it for a few months now and we both have decided to make the commitment on January 1st. I am thinking I will start cutting out the sugar and carbs sooner than that. Like today actually. Why wait, right? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I mean I am miserable now why wait to change and stay miserable another month. It just seems silly to me. Will it be hard? yes. Will I commit? THAT'S the hard Question.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">I am the Queen of Commitment Issues!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I mean seriously look at this blog.<i> I have yet to succeed</i>. Everyone that has ever asked me to marry them I said NO to. Mostly because they were drug addicts and miserable fucks, but still. I think I would have said no to just about anyone. <-----Wow did I really just admit that? I am too afraid of failure. That in itself is the REAL reason I sabotage all my relationships, whether it be with others or myself. I will fail anyway so may as well not do it in the first place. Then lonliness/depression sets in and I try again anyway, deep down I'm a fighter, waaay deep down. The same is true when it comes to my health/diet. I get so far and I cant seem to accept the happiness that it's only going to last so long and I revert back. I KNOW all this as you can see. I learned it all years ago in Teen Challenge when I quit using drugs. The habits are hard to quit, harder than the drugs. Here I am 13 almost 14 years later struggling with that same bullshit only difference is it's not drugs I'm dealing with. I am a scared little girl that has put on her lion suit and given the world the impression that "I'm tough, I'm strong, I don't need you" attitude that not many see the real me. Oh there are a few out there who get to see me and God only knows why they continue to love me. I need to learn to love me again. I fight against love, I have no Idea why, I just do. Time to quit. Time to learn to Love Judy again. I can't accept the love of another if I don't Love myself. If I don't think I'm beautiful, all your compliments and kindness will never be believed or accepted. I will view you as a liar because I don't believe that what you see is true. Is that fair to you? Hell NO! Especially not to Gregg. No man has fought against me so hard as Gregg has. He deserves to see Judy as she should be. So do I. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">So Nobody has to like who I am, but Me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am the most Important. For without me liking myself nobody can like me. My attitude is shitty I look at the worst in myself and therefore in others as well. What can I do about it? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>"Change the voices in your head, make them like you instead" P!NK</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So here I go off into another week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dear God, I Pray I make a commitment to this lifestyle change I've chosen, I Pray I show more kindness to Gregg, I Pray I get off my ass and do some kind of exercise, I pray I show love to myself. Amen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did you notice? I said prayers instead of reciting goals. Less chance of failure and more chance for Hope. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"And these three remain: <i>Faith Hope and Love, </i>the Greatest of these is <i>Love"</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This has been my chosen verse to live by since I left TC. For when I have no faith i see no hope that there ever is any love in this world, in others, or in me. I have faith therefore I hope to succeed and fall in Love with me again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hang in there with me my friends and family I'll get there.......</span><br />
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I can't seem to focus on my diet. I am not happy with myself. I hate the way I look. I feel down quite often these days. Wondering if I made the right choices. Wondering how do I move on. I Can't go back and have do overs. I can only move forward, but how? I have no motivation. I can't see the light at the end of this tunnel I'm in. I am literally on the verge of tears all the time. Just putting on a happy face because nobody can really help me but myself so no point in dragging them into my misery. Can't say squat on facebook cuz if you do your all Drama. Well FUCK! Sometimes i just wanna give up and give in. Can't though so here I am stuck in a pitiful rut with no light at the end of the tunnel yet.<br />
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<b>So yeah, it's been awhile since I wrote a blog, bothered to care about my health, and/or try to lose weight. So, here I am, my last weight at the Dr's office was 230. My Fasting blood sugar was 201 and my Hemoglobin A1c was 9.7 YIKES! To top that all off I measured my waist and it is a blazing 49" inches. Total Cholesterol was 218, Triglycerides 276, LDL's 174. REALLY!?! I have no one to blame but myself. Dr. B has added on a new medication to help bring my blood sugars down too.<br />JUDY, DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH REASONS YET?</b></div>
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<b>I should say so. I got off my ass and went to the gym today. We have a pretty nice one on property and it's free. So no excuses. I am making the commitment to do better starting today.</b></div>
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<b>Ok there I did it, I made some goals. Attainable ones me thinks. I'll be back in a week and let you all know how it goes!<br /></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Over the last 7 weeks I have been focused on being in Love. We have spent every waking minute together that we possibly could and it is Wonderful. Then life happens and you have to get real and make the changes necessary to make a go of the long haul together. That is if that is what you want to do, and for me and Gregg, well we do. Adjusting our schedules, figuring out likes dislikes and needs, all that, well it's been fun. I have wanted this for a long time. I wanted it to be with someone I really loved and now I really get to do it! I'm so happy. I know mush mush but hey deal with it! Ha ha! I have never truly been in a relationship where two people worked together toward a common goal. I know right? how can that be? I just always fell into being with guys and never truly tried to make it something more. Usually we were both so messed up one way or another we never really cared and were with each other for the mere convenience of it. Sad I know. So slowly but surely we are figuring it out and it's been great. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">has been the norm, and my weigh ins have shown that. I know I could've planned better and drank less but I didn't. so I was in a Rut and had to work out of it. I still haven't gotten back to exercizing, but I did refocus my food tracking, beer drinking and eating right efforts and it payed off. I lost 4.2lbs this week. I earned another 5lbs star from WW. This brings me to a total of -15lbs since I first started. My total could have been so much better but I'm glad to finally be at this point and not back to the bitter beginning. I shared my desires with Gregg and he too would like to see me succeed, if not join me in my efforts. So I have his support and he is trying to encourage me to go hiking with him too. I keep turning down his invitations because of the pain I suffer in my feet when I hike. So for the immediate future I will try to find other ways to get in some exercize. It's encouraging to me though that I have his support and that of my family and friends. This I knew would be a long hard road for me, but I will make it. One way or another I will make it to my goal.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">OMG! Really Judy? I have lost, misplaced or forgotten my phone so many times in the last two months it is freakin ridiculous! So much so that my friends on Facebook are still cracking jokes about it. Then yesterday what do i do? I lost the keys to my Gas cap. sheesh! I had to have it broken off and bought a new one just to put gas in my truck for the week. I swear if my head were not attached I'd forget where it was too!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">We have managed to work out a budget to save money for both of us. I went through the boxes I have had stored in the Garage for about 12 years and decided to get rid of most of the books that are there. I did save some of them, but 7 boxes are going to the book exchange and I'm going to get some music or new books, or if the price is right I'll just take the cash. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I am looking forward to doing some fun things too. I am going tubing down the Salt River this Saturday with friends. Then our SCA camping event Too Darn Hot is happening the following weekend and sometime in there I am going to go see Magic Mike with my BFF and Sister! Woo hoo for Hot Men </span></i><i><span style="font-size: large;">Stripping! Then at the end of the month of July for Gregg's Birthday we are going to California to see his friend band play, The American Wake. I am really looking forward to this, and my Bff and her husband are joining us! </span></i></div>
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There are a few things in WW life that I've come to accept. <br /><br />The reality is that not everyone is ready. Not everyone is truly committed. For many, while the stated goal is to lose weight, the implied goal is really not to gain weight. <br /><br />That's how you get the cluster of older ladies in your meeting who've been doing WW since the days of making your own ketchup and never show any meaningful progress. <br /><br />In their minds, the alternative of gaining weight is enough to put their butts in the seats, but the reward of actually losing weight and being healthier isn't strong enough to incite them to action or to change their habits. <br /><br />Like Anastasia, they "track" intuitively. They've done the program so long that they just kinda "know" what they're eating. In reality, they don't. And if they're honest with themselves, they probably don't care all that much either. <br /><br />Working with these folks at the scale is a real challenge. Your first instinct is to try to help. But, they don't really want the help because they don't really want to change. It's remarkably frustrating. </div>
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They are long on excuses why they can't do this or that because they are busy with bridge club or church or whatever. Those excuses are what they use to justify the lack of progress on their WLJ, when it's really a commitment issue at the heart of it. <br /><br />Anastasia is one of those ladies. We are her blue-haired friends (in the computer) that she will show the pictures of the grandkids to. We are the ones that go on that weekly 20 minute walk with her while she talks about her nephew's wedding in Peru. Or her 9th cruise to St. Croix. Or how she felt like Shamu on the last cruise and *this* time she's serious about dropping the weight. <br /><br />And we'll knowingly pat her hand and tell that she can certainly do it. We'll offer to join in that effort and do an extra lap with her that day because that's what good friends do. <br /><br />We'll commit to an extra walk a week - to Starbucks, of course. Where we get scones because we earned them with our heavy-duty exercise walking to the corner and back. <br /><br />And then the first rain conflicting with the walk comes and we just decide to drive to Starbucks instead, don't we? <br /><br />And we go to that meeting every week and nothing changes. <br /><br />We can only try kicking people in the butt so much, before you come to accept the futility of that effort. They have to want change and act upon that desire. <br /><br />MANY of us in here aren't there yet. MANY of us are likely destined to drive Buick Regals, 20 miles under the speed limit, in the left lane. Because we're in a hurry to get to our WW meeting...................</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Oh my gosh, I know, I have been at this for 16 weeks now and very little weight has come off. I even put almost 4 pounds back on over the past two weeks. Yikes! I told myself though that this time I was not going to give up no matter how many times I screw up. Lately my focus has been on other things. Planning for Highlands War, Going to War, Making poor choices for food at war, not taking advantage of the opportunity to walk more at war. Yeah and then there is the time spent with my Love. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I have spent almost all of my free time with him too. We have been lazy getting to know each other, hanging out at home drinking beers on the patio, going out to dinner, hanging out with friends, that I slacked off. Yep it's all me. I would love to put the blame on someone else but really it's all on me, I know better. So I had to ask him, Gregg, the man who holds my heart, to help me be more active. He said that he would also like to get down a few pounds and get in better shape himself. Now we are walking together every evening. Yeah so far it has only been for the past 2 nights, but if it had not been for him encouraging me and making me go I probably would have made excuses not too. "My feet hurt" Is the main one. It is true my feet do hurt but I don't want that to stop me. I want to change that. Just means that I have to take off some of the weight which will help with the pressure, and I have to do stretches to help with the inflamed tendon, the Plantar Fascia, otherwise known at Planter Fasciitis. I also suffer with heel spurs, little pointy growths on the bottom of my heels of calcium that build up on the edge of the heel bone where the PF tendon connects. NOT FUN! Which is only fixed by going in with a knife and scraping it off. Surgery. Without Insurance that is not going to happen anytime soon. Oh well. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I have been alone for a very long time. In my opinion 12 years. Yes I tried with a couple of guys but none of them were really in love with me nor I them. Well I will always love one of them, but he will never be the man I fell in love with again. So that was doomed anyway. I have searched and given up hope that I would ever find someone who would like me let alone love me. Man did this one take me by Surprise. I knew him for almost 2 years before we ever connected like this. I didn't want to be his second choice and he was with someone. So I let him be. His situation changed and he came calling on me. He and I laugh, we talk, we hold hands, we kiss (its been a long time since someone liked to kiss me and I'm a good kisser, LOL), we hold hands, I was not expecting to fall for him, but I did. I even resisted for a short while not believing I could love, wondering if I knew what love is. It sort of hit me all at once one night. It surprised me a great deal. I didn't believe other people when the told me that if someone loves you it doesn't matter what you weigh. It doesn't matter what you look like. They will love you for who you are. I wanted to believe that was possible, but I had a great deal of doubt. I had been alone for a very long time. I truly am surprised by this man. I am still going to lose weight for me because I want my self image to be what I believe it should be for my own personal happiness. I am forever grateful to know his love for me doesn't depend on whether or not I reach my weight loss goals, He fell for me the way I am. What more could I ask for? I really think were going to be very happy together for a long time. So once again My heart hopes, My mind has faith and now I truly believe I know Love. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Often we get in a hurry to lose the weight and in that rush disappointment ensues and we just lose focus. I am really trying hard not to lose focus 13 pounds in 13 weeks is a good average. I keep telling myself that. I can be such a player though. I am selfish. I know sacrifice is key and let me tell you I have not given up anything. I still drink alcohol, I still eat pizza, and I still think that if I gave up on these for a while my loss would get better. I could also exercise more too. Here is also where the selfishness comes in, my boyfriend. sigh. I spend an awful lot of time with him and I sacrifice my exercise time to spend with him. I know I know I could ask him to exercise with me and I'm sure we could get creative with it. I also know he is more than willing to engage, I guess what it really boils down to is me. I Just need to Do It!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Like right now I have a brand new bike that is sitting in the back yard that I have ridden less than 5 times since I bought it. I really need to plan this out more. It is only getting hotter out there. I haven't been out for a walk in over 2 weeks now too. On the other hand Highlands War is coming up and I know that will involve lots of walking and hopefully some dancing. I am also sure my diet will be in more control there as well as I will only be eating what I bring. I am usually good about my own food. I only buy stuff that is good for me. Usually it's the people I am surrounded by that introduce the "bad choices" into my day. Such as the "drug rep's" bringing pastries and leaving them on my desk. My roommates bringing Cakes and Cookies and leaving them on the counter. Friends with their come over we are BBQing ribs. I mean I am truly a food lover and who doesn't like BBQ Ribs? There are days that it can be really hard to stick to the plan. Especially in my busy social life. This is the first weekend in over two months that I am actually home being lazy and doing absolutely nothing but indulging in a truly enticing book. Ah it has felt lovely!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I have not had one of these in quite some time. Yes there have been men in my life coming and going but none that I took seriously. Yup I said it, None that "I" took seriously. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I am very protective of my heart. One counselor told me one time "You don't build walls, no that would be to boring for you. You sit on a pile of bricks and when someone gets close enough and threatens you, You throw Bricks."</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I had to agree. I was violently reactive at that time in my life. I don't believe I throw the bricks any more though I don't believe I have abandoned them entirely either. I think now I just get quiet for awhile and then address the issue when I am ready. Gosh I grew up! Crap when did that happen?!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">So having a boyfriend has been quite a learning experience. Though I think this is a good one as we seem to be pretty compatible in lots of ways. He says he likes that there are no guessing games with me, which I like. I like that I can say anything to him. Like "go away" and he does without getting all butt hurt about it. We tend to spend every free moment with each other and that I know will change as we grow closer. Someone said about us recently that we were in the "honeymoon stage" still, Yeah she's right we are. I like it! </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>I definitely have changed my habits and I am certainly mindful of what I am doing even when I make a choice to eat something I probably shouldn't so the long term mindset is kicking in for sure. I also noticed this week that I am able to stop myself from going super overboard and that I am able to keep the portion sizes down and still feel satisfied. So even though It felt like I did bad I guess it truly is setting in to be a habit heading towards a lifestyle. I went to a couple of parties and on all of the occasions I made sure to bring healthy choices whether it was fruit tray, veggie tray, and lite beers. That way I always had something good to choose from. I also made good choices at the bar, picking Bloody Mary's instead of dark beer or something else high in sugar or calories. I know I must have gotten in some exercise swimming around the pool playing with my friends that I did not account for either.....so I guess all in all I am thinking about things and making better decisions and that It's not impossible to believe I could lose the 2 pounds this week. I do know that it is not going to get any easier though and that I need to keep focused if I am going to reach my goal. The more weight I lose the less food I get to consume in order to lose. That means soon enough the alcohol consumption is going to have to be cut back even more. I'm OK with that. I think! ha ha ha!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>So way back when I started this journey before I fell off the proverbial wagon, I took measurements of my arms, thighs, waist, bust and hips. I am undecided whether or not to use those as my starting point now, or just remeasure. I did those measurements when I was at my heaviest and technically that is where this journey started. I just wonder if It would just be wise to start with my measurements from now. hmmm. Any thoughts? Out with the old and in with the new? What say you? Is anybody reading this.....LOL</i></span></div>
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Today (Wednesday) Starts my week over and I am going to do my best to track my food first so I know going in just how much I am going to consume and I will make good chioces! </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span ><i>Oh and to my "FRIENDS" stop being so discouraging by saying "you're hanging around the wrong crowd for that" or "why are you drinking that crappy low calorie beer" or "dont you like my food" it just is not supportive and makes me feel guilty. Even though I know it shouldn't. I also don't want Food Police for friends. If I say no just accept it and don't take it personal. OK? Thanks!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span ><i><b>On the bright side...</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span ><i>I bought a bicycle! It's nothing special just a bike from Kmart that cost me less than $100 bucks. I know I am not ambitious enough to go out and ride more than a mile or two right now but it is more than I was doing. I miss Riding with my Krusty Pirate, he is a lot of fun to hang with, but he moved away and now I'm going at it alone. I am sure I can find someone who will go with me but for now I'm happy to ride alone. I have a couple of friends who live within a mile or two so I have destinations and not just random wandering, that's fun too sometimes don't get me wrong. I bought the bike cuz it's starting to get hotter out there during lunch hours and my walks are not going to be an option soon. Been thinking of lugging my laptop to the office and doing a workout video in the spare room we have there. We'll see how it goes....</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span ><i><b>Everyday life, work and fun.....</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span ><i>Work is changing my Position in the office a bit. I will no longer be working with the PA, but with Dr. L instead. I am kind of looking forward to it. It will be a challenge and my hours will change a bit but I like him and we seem to work well together. Definitely going to be busier in some respects though. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span ><i>Met some new friends at Estrella War a few weeks ago and have been having a good time getting to know them. My other good friends also started a dinner club including the new friends and the first event was a great success! We had lots of fun, good food, everybody brought a dish and made it there. It was awesome! Going to do that again soon.....and I'm going to plan for it better this time! Though I don't think it was that particular night that did me in, I believe it was the night before that did that, I will have to choose one night a week to have that kind of fun and not twice a week. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span ><i><b>Attention from a boy!</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span ><i>Yep, me, someone thinks I'm cool to hang with and is paying attention to me a lot lately. I'm flattered and glad I have someone to spend time with. I have been alone for a long time and well.......it's nice. No not calling it a relationship or labeling it yet just enjoying each others company for now. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span ><i>So that's what's up in my life. Looking forward, staying positive, looking for ways to make this work and keepin on keepin on.....<3 U All!</i></span></div>Judithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263470873119696039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463181038526506072.post-39757050300141692972012-03-13T20:17:00.000-07:002012-03-13T20:17:51.118-07:00Week 3 and I'm a LOSER again!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Yay! -1.8 lbs!</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">I ate 4 slices of pizza on Friday had drinks with friends on Saturday, ate those darned little yellow cakes my roomies bought to tempt me with, all within the guidelines outlined by WW, and I lost! </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">NO my roomies didn't really buy the cakes with sabotaging me in mind but darned if they aren't tempting. So I at them. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">This week has been good. I actually did some sewing, Yes I said sewing. Me, no really, I sat down at a sewing machine and put together 3 pairs of pants. Mind you nothing fancy but for me a real accomplishment. If anyone ever said to me before in my life that one day I would sit at a sewing machine making my own clothes I would have laughed in their face. So I am pretty proud that I was able to do it. I had the awesome guidance of a friend to help me, but I did it. I actually want to go shopping for fabric to make more stuff. I have a feeling if I keep losing weight I'm going to have to make even more clothes. I guess I will be busy!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Short blog tonight, I just wanted to share my success on the scale! </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">til I blog again................</span></i></div>Judy M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16788410740892677321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463181038526506072.post-21783390723156285932012-03-04T07:09:00.005-08:002012-03-04T08:02:43.305-08:00WW I'm BACK!<div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><i><span>Here I am again, I know, Will I ever get to my goal? God I hope so! 1 & 1/2 weeks ago I decided to recommit to Weight Watchers. I officially weighed in at 230 pounds. So I gained back a few. My 5% goal is to reach 218. I lost 4 pounds in the first week. So, so far, I'm doing well. I have chosen Tuesday night as my meeting night but don't log my weight into the WW tracker until Wednesday morning. I wanted the tracker to start my week on Wednesday not Tuesday so that's why I don't officially enter my weight until Wed even though I weigh on Tuesday night. Makes sense to me so that's how I'm doing it. I have decided to pay for the WW meetings so that I have the accountability and support of the people and my leader. They all seem very nice. </span></i></div><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><b><i><span>Party Girl!</span></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><i><span>Yeah you know me forever the social butterfly. It has not stopped. I am having to learn to plan out my parties and camping events with much care. Also my alcohol intake. I can drink on WW but I most definitely have to watch the amount I consume. In my first week back to WW I had 2 happy hours to get through on Friday night, a Costumed party on sat night, and the Renaissance Festival on Sunday. It was a little tricky to get through but I did it and still managed to lose weight. So Woo Hoo for me!</span></i></div><div style="font-weight: normal; text-align: center; "><i><span>Estrella War is coming up at the end of this month. I truly have my work cut out for me on this one. I will be away for 5 days and have to plan out the entire trip of food, drink and fun. Lucky for me the campsite is pretty big and I will be doing a great deal of walking. This will totally help me out as far as calorie burning. I pretty much think I have the weeks menu planned with lean meats, stirfry veggies, Yogurts, Hummus and Veggie trays, and things like that. We are doing a Steak and Potatoes Night and I plan on bringing my Sweet Potato for that! Lots of Fruit for snacking as well. So I pretty much have that covered. Now to remember to say NO to all (okay Most) the offerings of "hey try my mead, I brewed it myself" or just take tiny little sips of them. Some of them are really really good though. Plus I will be one of those people as I have made my own cordials to pass around too!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center; "><i><b><span>Anyway's....</span></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center; "><i><span>I'm back and will be again sharing my journey with you as well as my life. I will write to you again next week with week 2 weigh in results. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center; "><i><span>bye!</span></i></div>Judithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07263470873119696039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463181038526506072.post-80374761478820814922011-05-08T16:40:00.000-07:002011-05-08T16:40:39.874-07:0022 Years, 11 Years, & 5 Months!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i><u>Happy Mother's Day!</u></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So today I am a mother of a handsome 22 year old Man. Robert. His Birthday is actually Thursday the 12th then it will be 22 years officially. I love him very much and am VERY proud of him. </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0i9TIpNMOVox6vhqQI1XdfOSd-nQOHGbksqCGqz9jjUxL4teO0LIN8ldvvFexvRUby_dUkc5zbfk5CulpUIfNvieKe3JQmDQUpMjGfkErKPksc5NXCLqnI9YufgMgSrMkSgVr8VVkxuc/s1600/DSCN0390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0i9TIpNMOVox6vhqQI1XdfOSd-nQOHGbksqCGqz9jjUxL4teO0LIN8ldvvFexvRUby_dUkc5zbfk5CulpUIfNvieKe3JQmDQUpMjGfkErKPksc5NXCLqnI9YufgMgSrMkSgVr8VVkxuc/s320/DSCN0390.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Here he is Rockin out on his guitar! Such a handsome talented man! Im so proud. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">That signifies the 22 years as a mom! So What's the 11 Years you ask?</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i><u>Today I am officially 11 years Drug Free!</u></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Yup Today 11 years ago I checked myself into a 1 year program at a Faith based Rehabilitation center for people with life changing problems. TEEN CHALLENGE OF FORT WORTH TX. There I learned the difference between right and wrong again, what it means to have a personal relationship with God, how to feel loved and like i belonged, that I am a precious life that deserves to live, and be happy. Woo Hoo! It was the best thing I ever did!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I had even quit smoking and if I hadn't picked that darn nasty habit up again 2 1/2 years ago it would be 11 years for that too, but alas...</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i><u>5 Months No Smoking!</u></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Woo Hoo! I did it again! </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Yup I had to go through the whole darned process again. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">*smack me please if i ever do it again*</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> I had never done one and It was totally fun! It is always great to see friends lives changing for the better as well. As I mentioned earlier my Son's birthday is coming up. We celebrated his Birthday yesterday with my Brother in law who's birthday was last week. They threw a Sumo Wrestling Match of Death Party last night. We had a blast!</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRgsweEkaHrwGAQwCuC84FLsdoPkhWAUfDiKDxDsv_NrGuFkk1mZyVgZgwgg05gFfMY7KtCHLjaEcAqJkAdVTHfT6LlTWUQdWLPNf-JmIDlYJ24Jmd5QqWyRG7Ukmuvx3n1WNrTrFFNI/s1600/DSCN0405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvRgsweEkaHrwGAQwCuC84FLsdoPkhWAUfDiKDxDsv_NrGuFkk1mZyVgZgwgg05gFfMY7KtCHLjaEcAqJkAdVTHfT6LlTWUQdWLPNf-JmIDlYJ24Jmd5QqWyRG7Ukmuvx3n1WNrTrFFNI/s320/DSCN0405.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">That's me in the Red and my friend Jackie coming at me in the blue! Sooo Much fun!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I thought I did pretty well keeping track of my intake during these events but it is still hard at times. I am getting better at planning out what I am eating and watching what I eat. I know I didn't eat like I used to but still didn't succeed at being where I needed to be calorie wise. One party at a time I will get better. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>A couple of weeks away we are renting a theatre and dressing up in medieval garb/pirate outfits and watching the new Pirate's of the Caribbean movie, then Highlands War is next month, so I had better get this learning to eat at parties and events thing down soon. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Hey</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b> </b>It's been awhile since I last wrote my blog!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>4 weeks to be exact. I have lost 6 pounds since then and am quite happy with how things have been going. I am due to check my measurements at the end of this week but I have 2 parties I am attending so it probably wont happen until Monday at work. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>I have officially left Weight Watchers behind. I am sure if I had given it more of a chance I could have figured it out and made the plan work for me, but I found that with Sparkpeople it is just as easy to manage my calories and weight, plus a whole lot more on their website. Most of all It is FREE! So I am saving $50. bucks a month. Which is going in the gas tank so forget having too much fun with that. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Been Sweatin' my behind off, I hope!</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>I have also decided to get a little more serious about my workouts. I added in a 15 to 20 minute walk on my lunch hour, then on M, W, F I do one of my cardio DVD's at home in front of the TV. I have Tae Bo, Walk Away The Pounds, and Core Rythms latin dance. Then on Tu, Th, and Sat I go to the Gym and do Strength training on the weight machines. Theoretically, anyway, that is the plan. I don't always get all of that in but I try to be faithful to it!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Tunes! Yay!</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>So last blog I asked if any of you had any ideas of how I could make my workout less boring. I discovered on my Crackberry something called Slacker Radio. Yay! What a cool little thing. I put that on and go for my workouts and jam out to some upbeat music. Oh and my taste in music is expanding. I dont think I have ventured out of the Classic Rock Genre in many many years. So some of the songs you guys have been loving for over 10 years now, I am just discovering. One of the songs I have found especially inspiring is the unedited version of "Fucking Perfect" by PINK. I sometimes need a reminder that I am perfect just the way I am and if anyone says less than that can kiss my Ass even me. Well I still have to get my body in shape and healthy but hey we all need to be reminded we are worth it! Nobody is going to like or appreciate me if I don't like and appreciate myself, and if they do I wont believe it possible until I believe it of myself. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>To date or not to date?</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So I have really been thinking of putting more of an effort into going out and meeting some guys. Get out into the dating world. It's not like I am not available for dates now, I just don't make it easy for men to approach me. A lot of that is my self esteem. I am working on the parts of me that I feel are in need of repair physically, so why not work on the part of me that is emotionally unsure of herself. I can play at, flirt with, and have short meaningless relationships really easily. That's not what I'm talking about. I want to find someone to get serious with. I waited a long time to make sure my head was on pretty straight before embarking on this endeavor, 11 years to be exact. I have never been married and I am looking at the possibility of doing that or finding someone just to share my life with, to have fun with, I think it's time. I don't plan to rush into anything but I am learning to be more open about it. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>So tell me....What's your opinion of dating websites?</b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I think I will just leave it at that for now. ttys!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Judy M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16788410740892677321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463181038526506072.post-24315079870253510382011-03-25T18:47:00.000-07:002011-03-25T18:47:13.591-07:00Spark it up!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i><u>Sparkpeople that is!</u></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So I went to weigh in this past Monday and was totally disappointed again. I gained back 0.8lbs. Grrrr! I feel like the first week was awesome and then let down after let down. I know that only 4 weeks in an "average" loss of 1 1/2 lbs a week is fantastic by most peoples standards but not for me, my opinion of course. So what to do? be mad and binge eat or try to figure it out? well I'm serious about this endeavor so I reached out to my fellow Weight Watchers. I knew that they were going to ask me to post a sample of one of my days menu so that they can critique it. I did and said have at it tell me what you see and what you think i should change. Gotta love the Ladies on the Newbie board as they did just that. It was determined that I am eating around 14 servings of mostly fruits and some veggies. That's a lot of fruit. It was my go to grab and munch, a bunch of grapes, a pear, an apple, strawberries. It even sounds good now! You see if you remember WW made fruit and vegetables 0 points plus. The trick here is that it is 0 points but not 0 calories. WW figures that people are sensible and wont eat that much fruit so there isn't too great a risk of it being a problem. I am a foodaholic I can eat a lot of food. That is why I'm so big. So when I was told at the meeting when I asked "how much fruit is too much?" and my leader said "feel free to eat as much as you want" I took her at her word. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Big Mistake!</u></b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>So my tried and true WW buddies suggested I put one of my WW menus into Sparkpeople (calorie counting website) and see just how much I was eating in a day, i did. The day I picked turns out I had eaten 2100 calories that day! Yikes! no wonder I gained. I decided to continue to track my foods both ways on WW and Sparkpeople and see how it all pans out. I have to say that since I'm seeing the caloric intake on a constant basis it has kept me in check when wanting to reach for a piece of fruit because i can. I stop to actually think, do i really need that? Most times I just skip it and wait until I am really hungry not just bored munching. It also brings up the question, do i really need to continue paying WW for a program that I am not particularly finding as beneficial as their previous programs. Well I'm paid up for another month so we'll see if I renew at that time. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>I need ideas can you help?</u></b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I have been going to the gym but not for very long workouts. Mind you I didn't really want to go but figured that it's paid for and I am trying to lose weight I should use it, right!? So something is better than nothing, So I have been trying to go at least 4 days a week after work. It's been working out pretty good so far. I am getting on the elliptical because it is the easiest on my knees and boy does that machine get my heart a pumpin, breathin heavy, and pouring out the sweat (now wouldn't it be nice to find a guy who does that to me!). Not to mention I burn 2X the calories on it than any other machine in that gym. Here's the issue, I get so focused on how long it is taking and how fatigued it's making me feel that I am stopping the workout after 12 minutes. Which at the speed I am working at is one mile. I did manage to push through to 15 minutes today though. I need something to distract my mind. I acquired one of the older model ipod shuffles but i have no idea how to download music or anything else to it, nor do i have an itunes account. My brother in law offered to help me with it but we are having a hard time connecting as we have busy lives and that's cool i totally understand. What I do have, but am not really sure how to use it to its full potential, is my Blackberry curve. Do you know does it download audio books? i think an audio book would be ideal for me. I love to read and holding a book on the elliptical is possible but not preferable. Have any of you tried this? do you like it? What do you do to occupy your mind while working out?</span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So the ladies at work have been listening to me talk of my efforts to lose weight for awhile now. It has inspired them to want to do it too. We decided to have a little competition to see who could lose the most % of weight in a 2 month time period. Winner gets the pot, I think we agreed to either 10 or 20 bucks to enter. Woo Hoo! I'm excited about it. We have to warn all the Pharmaceutical Rep's to bring healthy choices when they want to treat us to something. I know most days i can turn down Paradise Bakery but can my coworkers? hmm</span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">That's all for now folks thanks for reading. I will write to you again soon I'm sure or I'll see you on one of my message boards and FB!</span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">still haven't smoked 10 weeks tomorrow!!</span></i></div>Judy M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16788410740892677321noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463181038526506072.post-26680875738237837192011-03-16T18:12:00.000-07:002011-03-16T18:12:23.120-07:00Poppers Pizza and Beer OH My!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b>Jalapeno Poppers</b></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(recipe from the WW newbie board)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">8 jalapenos halved and De-seeded</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">place on a cookie sheet and bake for 40 minutes to wilt on 400 degrees</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">8 laughing cow cheese wedges cut in half</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/8 cup Parmesan cheese</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">8 slices of turkey bacon cut in half</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">once the jalapenos are done wilting take them out and place a 1/2 laughing cow wedge on each one and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Then wrap each one in 1/2 slice of turkey bacon and bake another 20 minutes.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">if you like the bacon more crispy put into microwave for a min or two before wrapping the poppers. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">makes 16 poppers at 1 points plus!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><u>My review of this recipe</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I made these couple days ago and really liked them. The laughing cow cheese doesn't melt but gets really hot and will burn your mouth if you don't let it cool. I also think in the future that I would use 16 whole jalapenos and just cut down one side and open them up then stuff and wrap them. Only because I really like the flavor and heat. So 4 out of 5 stars for these. Why not 5? yeah I just plain love real melty cheese. These are pretty darn good but would prefer to use a low fat mozzarella and deal with the extra points plus on occasion.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Week 3's weigh in</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I lost 1 pound. Yay! I wasn't sure I would lose anything because I did </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">drink a lot over the weekend and didn't watch my intake. On the other hand i did go to the Renaissance Festival and that entails a whole lot of walking activity. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I had a whole lot of fun both days and I even embraced the little girl in me and got my picture with Twig the Fairy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH0Qe_gRnyoxx3EOCfuHxUgE4RftkVfLKiy_OmqfwFovpy_cZRU_lE5JzxASLchd-9vNhTaNsmihLo7CbqFma7MX4_FkT0IhHbhYQ0ZaGr7oh-Z-8Oh7C66u6JHYKJ5GBMOFO6-haJrc0/s1600/Twig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH0Qe_gRnyoxx3EOCfuHxUgE4RftkVfLKiy_OmqfwFovpy_cZRU_lE5JzxASLchd-9vNhTaNsmihLo7CbqFma7MX4_FkT0IhHbhYQ0ZaGr7oh-Z-8Oh7C66u6JHYKJ5GBMOFO6-haJrc0/s320/Twig.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">She is the coolest! Anyway, I did get off my caboose and got back into the Gym! I still get really bored when exercising and want to find a good distraction so I am not watching the clock as I workout. I know that is my problem. If I were distracted and focused on something other than the fact that I hate what is going on, it's boring and It's kinda hard, I know I would last longer on the Elliptical or treadmill. So I will be trying to get with my Brother in law or someone else who is better educated about ipod's and how to upload stuff to them and i think i will be better off. My niece was kind enough to give me her old Ipod shuffle that she hasn't used for a long time. She's the best. Maybe one of these days I'll share some of her artwork with you, she is AMAZING!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So tonight is a lazy night and I was in the mood for pizza and beer. So that's what I had for dinner! god I love WW for allowing me to be real and still lose weight. (I could never give up pizza!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div>Judy M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16788410740892677321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463181038526506072.post-66343157521032468242011-03-07T19:33:00.000-08:002011-03-07T19:33:12.596-08:00Can you call it gaining weight if..............<div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>I gained .2 lbs</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, I said point two. So Im calling it "I stayed the same". After the first weeks 7.4 pounds and an adjustment period of getting to know the program im still ahead of the game. I did have some weak moments this week. I realize I have to be careful if I'm gonna be drinking alcohol that I have to REALLY watch what I eat. When you drink your "give a shit" goes out the window and you will pretty much talk yourself into most anything. I know I do. I did stay within my alotted points this past week but I know I could have done better with some of my choices. </span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Allergy Factor</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">I have known for most of my life that I have certain allergies to some foods. I guess I got used to avoiding them and at the same time forgot I have allergies. I did not know that I have an allergy to Edemame. Yeah the stuff i was raving about loving a couple of blogs ago. So good and fun to eat, but I was breaking out into mild cases of hives and itching at first and it steadily got worse. I thought it was the grapes at first but one day i didnt eat anything else yet that day and i served up a good helping of Edemame and Bam! Major hives. I was a madwoman on the hunt for Benadryl. Lucky for me my coworker had some. Crazy! Secretly glad it wasnt the grapes though. I would have been seriously bummed!</span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">January 8th to March 8th</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I made it to the 8 week mark without smoking. I was even able to go out drinking and not have one. YAY!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">Anyway for most of you who follow me on FB this stuff isnt new, except the part about my gaining. I still appreciate you reading my blog and helping me through my journey! I'll keep you posted. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">Going to Ren Faire this coming weekend Ill try to have some silly Picture for ya next week!!</span></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Judy M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16788410740892677321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463181038526506072.post-2413566336300827162011-02-28T19:34:00.000-08:002011-02-28T19:34:59.242-08:00I'm such a LOSER!<div align="center"><strong><u><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">I lost 7.4 lbs!</span></u></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Yes I know it's honeymoon week with the diet but hey what a great way to kick it off! I gotta tell ya I really like the new ww plan. I am eating and eating and look at that loss. yes I am eating more fruit and veggies but I still enjoyed some tamales and steaks, even a cheese crisp in there this week. Hell I even ate a pop tart. Not the best choice but I wanted it. Lucky for me as long as I fit it into my points budget, whatever "it" may be, i can eat it, Or drink it! Believe me I had a drink or two in there too. I will say that the "cost" of an alcoholic beverage has gone up so if your on the new Points plus plan you should not pay attention to my previous blog about alcoholic drinks as it pertains to the old plans. All in all I am very happy with how the first week went. I love the fact that i can eat all the fruit I want without it costing me. It has seriously helped with the snacking, keeping me full and satisfied so i dont munch on crap all the time. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Well anyway thanks for listening to me toot my own horn once again. I will blog again soon and keep you all posted. By the way, It's been 7 weeks since i smoked a cigarette!</span></div>Judy M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16788410740892677321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463181038526506072.post-76665652136461476082011-02-25T10:52:00.000-08:002011-02-25T10:52:03.544-08:00Watching my food on the new plan.....Points Plus!<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Day 4 week 1</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">So far in doing the new WW plan the major difference that I am loving and have concerns with is the "free fruit". All fruits and most veggies are 0 pointplus. Which is amazing because I can just grab an apple or banana, berries or something like that and not feel guilty about eating it. I am staying full and not feeling drprived at all. This is a wonderful thing. So why concerned? Because to feel full and satisfied all day and not feel guilty is totally foreign to me. I have never felt full all day long and thought I'm going to lose weight this way. So peeking at the scale I have already dropped about 5 lbs and yes I do realize it is the initial "honeymoon" weight of the first week but obviously the fruit isnt holding me back. So I just need to trust and go with it!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large;"><strong><u>Edamame!</u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Oh my gosh, my coworker bought a huge bag of single serving, steam in bag, packets of edamame in pods with seasalt from Sam's Club early this week. I think I am addicted to them. They are fun to eat and they are low in points and they fill me up. High in protein too for keeping me full. They seem to get me through the morning until lunchtime as a mid morning snack. I like it! So I am off to buy a bag for myself and replace what I ate of hers. I am open to suggestions of other easy to grab and snack on stuff. If you know of any please comment and let me know I would appreciate some variety. </span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large;"><u>Binge snacking!</u></span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;"> I had gotten used to snacking and watching tv in the evenings and last night was hard. I have 49 weekly points now to use whenever i want a little something extra during any given week. Thank God for this, because last night I was on an eating frenzy. I just couldnt stop and hunger had nothing to do with it. It was all munching mindlessly. I did not go over my weekly points so I should still be good for weigh in but still! I got on the WW message boards (newbies are the best!) to ask advise and they suggested that maybe i didnt have enough protein in my day. You know they were right. I had very little at lunch in my healty choice meal. I had some meat sauce on my pasta and not much else except the edamame. I think this had a lot to do with it. The high carb dinner may have affected it too. I will have to watch that in the future. </span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: x-large;"><u>I really should get off my ass!</u></span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I haven't been to the gym in quite a long time. I haven't done any exercizing at home. It's really been on my mind lately so I think I really need to get up and do Something/Anything. How do you get motivated?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">is there something you tell yourself that keeps you going to your workout?</span></div><div align="center"><br />
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<div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><strong>Estrella War XXVII</strong></u></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">As you can see I had a blast at war! Getting all dressed up Medieval style, Camping out, and getting together with good friends and making new ones, how can this girl go wrong! I got sick part way through the war but managed to get out and have a bit of fun anyway. Came home a day early but the entire trip was good. Missed out on a couple of parties and stuff due to my cold but next war is only 4 months away and hey Barmaid's is even sooner than that! Ive never gone to Barmaids but im thinking of doing it this year! Besides I have a LOT of bottles of Alcohol left over I need to do something with! </span></div>Judy M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16788410740892677321noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8463181038526506072.post-18787234894091668122011-02-22T11:38:00.000-08:002011-02-22T11:38:17.055-08:00Jumped back on the WW wagon!<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I joined Weight Watchers again!</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">I have not officially joined and actively worked the weight watchers program in 6 years. I have done the program without any support or meetings on my own but to no real success. I get 2 to 3 months into my weight loss joruney and i stop for one reason or another. I made the decision to make this the last year i have this belly and i mean to acheive that goal one way or antoher. So here i am paying my dues and going to meetings for support and encouragement. </span></div><div align="center"><em><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">PointsPlus!</span></strong></em></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">What a whole new animal. This program is entirely different in the way they figure out the points and since I'm only on day one I have yet to form an opinion on it yet. I am giving it my best shot though and trying to be diligent in watching what i am eating and making sure i keep track of it. </span><em></em></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So off i go!</span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">anyway off I go on my journey once again. weighing again 228 pounds. yup I gained 20 pounds back since last weigh in. sigh! wish me luck!!</span></div><div align="center"><br />
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