Goodness, I can't believe it has already been 12 weeks since I started WW!!
SO last week I skipped my meeting, and slapped myself on the wrist a few times, because it had been a bad week and I was too chicken to go weight in. I didn't need them telling me that I had gained weight, because I could feel it, and it didn't feel good. SO I worked extra hard the following week, and stayed on track as best I could.
Insert a baby shower, then a birthday weekend into the mix, and I probably was off track more than I was on. The past two weeks between the parties, travel, and family and friend dinners, I wasn't doing that good, but I wasn't completely derailed. As I ventured to my meeting last night, with my jeans a little looser, I caught myself feeling excited to hit the scale. Oxymoron? HAHAHA
Well I am happy to say that I lost 5LBS in the past two weeks, bringing my total weight loss to 16.2LBS since 1/4/2011 :) What I realized is that I can stay on track very easily during the week, but my weekends are a challenge. I am striving to make this weekend the weekend of change. No more eating bad on the weekends, its time for good choices, no matter what the circumstance.
I sense a spring shopping trip coming on....
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Rodeos, Sports, and Cowboys!
(Please excuse that the posts are a little out of sync, just trying to journal all the experiences)
This past weekend was probably one of the busiest weekends I've had in a very long time, but it was also one of the greatest.
It all started out meeting my sisters and brother at the HSLR to watch Rascal Flatts! How much fun! The concert was amazing, and I am so fortunate that we all enjoy spending time together. It was a blast to say the least.
On Friday, I went to have lunch with my very dear friends, Kyle and Jeremy. Kyle moved to Houston a few years ago, and while I hated to see him leave Austin, I knew it was what he needed to do. We had the best time at Pappasitos :) That afternoon I went to the hospital, because the time had arrived for Blayne to make his debut. Jenna was induced earlier that morning, and we were so excited, and waited in anticipation for this sweet baby to arrive. Well, he was snug as a bug in a rug, and 12 hours later, the drs decided he wasn't going to come naturally. Blayne Allen Ryder was born Friday, 3/11/2011, and we are so very thankful he is healthy, not to mention strikingly handsome!
On Saturday I finally made my way to my parents, to start the baby shower preparations for Taryn's "little cowboy" shower. I started preparing the food, organizing the house, and getting everything in order for party. I love a good party, can't ya tell? Menu planning is usually my part of the shower planning, and I get so excited when its time to plan what I will make/serve. Since this was a Cowboy theme, we went with the following southern menu:
Meg and I also made a diaper cake. I have to say, I was pretty excited about how it turned out. On Sunday everyone started arriving at 1pm, and Taryn and baby Lincoln were showered with love and so many presents! Here are a few pictures of the fun day!
What a wonderful weekend! I am so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends to share this crazy life with. You may wonder where Matt was in all of this....well he was in South Texas fishing his little heart out with his Dad. Well planned on his part to be fishing while I was doing baby shower things :) I can't wait to see him this weekend!!! We have an exciting weekend planned, but I can't divulge the details just yet.
This past weekend was probably one of the busiest weekends I've had in a very long time, but it was also one of the greatest.
It all started out meeting my sisters and brother at the HSLR to watch Rascal Flatts! How much fun! The concert was amazing, and I am so fortunate that we all enjoy spending time together. It was a blast to say the least.
On Friday, I went to have lunch with my very dear friends, Kyle and Jeremy. Kyle moved to Houston a few years ago, and while I hated to see him leave Austin, I knew it was what he needed to do. We had the best time at Pappasitos :) That afternoon I went to the hospital, because the time had arrived for Blayne to make his debut. Jenna was induced earlier that morning, and we were so excited, and waited in anticipation for this sweet baby to arrive. Well, he was snug as a bug in a rug, and 12 hours later, the drs decided he wasn't going to come naturally. Blayne Allen Ryder was born Friday, 3/11/2011, and we are so very thankful he is healthy, not to mention strikingly handsome!
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Fried Mac-n-Cheese Balls
Bleu Cheese Coleslaw
Pimento Cheese Bites
Meg and I also made a diaper cake. I have to say, I was pretty excited about how it turned out. On Sunday everyone started arriving at 1pm, and Taryn and baby Lincoln were showered with love and so many presents! Here are a few pictures of the fun day!
What a wonderful weekend! I am so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends to share this crazy life with. You may wonder where Matt was in all of this....well he was in South Texas fishing his little heart out with his Dad. Well planned on his part to be fishing while I was doing baby shower things :) I can't wait to see him this weekend!!! We have an exciting weekend planned, but I can't divulge the details just yet.
60th Birthday Surprise!
Family. You have heard me talk about family, family and more family. I am a big family person. My family means the world to me, so by the grace of God, Matt has a wonderful family that he loves and loves to spend time with as well. His family is absolutely amazing, and this weekend, we came together to surprise his dad for his 60th birthday. I am so grateful for Matt's family. We had the best time preparing for the party, anticipating the arrival of the birthday boy, and then the visits with friends and family were priceless. Here are a few pictures from the great weekend...
Sweet family
SURPRISE!! I love G's face, he was so happy about the surprise :)
YUMM-O german chocolate cake (and I don't even LIKE cake!)
Love my party planning partner!
Denim jackets are the cool thing, didn't you know?
And where would I be without this wonderful man? Love him :)
Thank you Lin for taking amazing pictures this weekend! :)
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Life isn't alway full of smiles....
Today isn't my best day. I find myself on the brink of snapping at someone at work, on the verge of tears at my desk and on the edge of losing my mind. I am at a crossroads, and I am not a fan. Every little thing is driving me crazy, every little piece of information sends my mind further into madness, and all I want to hear is a soothing voice, telling me it will all work out and it will all be ok.
Today isn't my best day. Now how can I improve it?
Today isn't my best day. Now how can I improve it?
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Static Week
It has been two months since I have started WW and I am LA LA LA LOVING this program. I do not feel like I am on a diet, but rather, I am on a journey of changing my life. My mind has changed so very much in the last eight weeks. I read food labels like it is going out of style, as before, I would just through it in the basket. I am trying new fruits and vegetables, when before, I would stick to my apples and bananas. I am measuring my portions, when before I would pile it on my plate. I am eating for energy, instead of eating because the food is in my presence.
This week at my meeting, I didn't lose a pound, I didn't gain a pound. It was a static week. I AM SO VERY THANKFUL for this static week, because the wedding got me, and it got me good. While I was very strict on what to eat vrs what they were offering, the alcohol was my weakness. In the past two years, I haven't been much of a drinker. My tolerance for alcohol is at rock bottom, so by the second drink, I wasn't worried about the ramifications of what the drinks would do to my week of weight loss. Many drinks later, I decided to indulge in Whatburger with the rest of my family. Do not ask me what possessed us to stop, but after all that dancing, we were hungry (and acting slightly ridiculous at the same time...pictures below....)
This week at my meeting, I didn't lose a pound, I didn't gain a pound. It was a static week. I AM SO VERY THANKFUL for this static week, because the wedding got me, and it got me good. While I was very strict on what to eat vrs what they were offering, the alcohol was my weakness. In the past two years, I haven't been much of a drinker. My tolerance for alcohol is at rock bottom, so by the second drink, I wasn't worried about the ramifications of what the drinks would do to my week of weight loss. Many drinks later, I decided to indulge in Whatburger with the rest of my family. Do not ask me what possessed us to stop, but after all that dancing, we were hungry (and acting slightly ridiculous at the same time...pictures below....)
So here is to another week.... praying that I will stay on track!!!
Friday, March 4, 2011
A slow week
This past week I attended my WW meeting and did NOT feel a sense of "skinny." And my goodness my instict was dead on, because I had only lost .2lbs. BUMMER!! But then the sweet lady behind the desk celebrated my wieght loss, and then I realized, HEY I DIDN"T GAIN!!! WAHOOO!!
So now, I have taken a very, very, very active role, writing down every BTL (Bite, Taste or Lick) into my journal. Hopefully next week, I will have a better week. If not, then its high time I meet with my leader one on one to figure out why I'm not reaching my goals each week.
One of my concerns is about going home this weekend. We are going to a wedding on Saturday, and I have already told myself to eat before I go, because who knows what types of foods will be there. I will also be limiting my alcohol intake, because that adds on the calories tremendously!! To make matters a bit easier, I packed a little ice chest to take home with me. Call me crazy, but I am not going to eat bad just because of poor surroundings. I LOVE my mom and LOVE her cooking, but I have to avoid it this weekend. So I have packed my italian turkey sausage, spinach, mushrooms, WW chicken caccatorie (that I cooked last night), and some fruit. Yes, I realize I can get all of this at the grocery in my hometown, but hey, I'm not going to spend MORE money at the grocery store, when I have all this stuff at home. I'd rather haul it around, than buy it again!!
One another note, I have started a little walking club during my lunch break. Some of the women from the office have joined me each day this week for a brisk 30-45 minute walk in the park, and it has been amazing. I feel so much better throughout my day, and I am hoping this really starts to help with my goals.
So here is to another week on my new WW lifestyle! Trying to change my look, while changing my mindset :)
So now, I have taken a very, very, very active role, writing down every BTL (Bite, Taste or Lick) into my journal. Hopefully next week, I will have a better week. If not, then its high time I meet with my leader one on one to figure out why I'm not reaching my goals each week.
One of my concerns is about going home this weekend. We are going to a wedding on Saturday, and I have already told myself to eat before I go, because who knows what types of foods will be there. I will also be limiting my alcohol intake, because that adds on the calories tremendously!! To make matters a bit easier, I packed a little ice chest to take home with me. Call me crazy, but I am not going to eat bad just because of poor surroundings. I LOVE my mom and LOVE her cooking, but I have to avoid it this weekend. So I have packed my italian turkey sausage, spinach, mushrooms, WW chicken caccatorie (that I cooked last night), and some fruit. Yes, I realize I can get all of this at the grocery in my hometown, but hey, I'm not going to spend MORE money at the grocery store, when I have all this stuff at home. I'd rather haul it around, than buy it again!!
One another note, I have started a little walking club during my lunch break. Some of the women from the office have joined me each day this week for a brisk 30-45 minute walk in the park, and it has been amazing. I feel so much better throughout my day, and I am hoping this really starts to help with my goals.
So here is to another week on my new WW lifestyle! Trying to change my look, while changing my mindset :)
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