After church today, we went to Applebee's. Jason is frustrated with the amount of points he must consume in a day and how often he needs to eat, so he ordered a Southwest Jalapeno Burger with no fries, but a house salad instead. That was 31 points! Insanity!!! I ordered a Weight Watchers Steak and Potato Salad with a bowl of French Onion Soup. It was delicious.
We got home from church and I crashed! I don't know why, but that happened last Sunday too. I took a big long nap and forgot to get the fish out of the freezer, by the time I woke up and remembered it was too late, hence, nothing for dinner. I calculated our points for the day and we decided to be bad and went to McDonalds for Chicken Nuggets, and we split a large french fry. Surprisingly, Jason only went over his points by 6, and I went over by 10. But, I'm allowed to go over 49 points per week. I try not to ever go over, so in reality, I shouldn't gain weight because of it. I hope not, anyway!
Walked the trail with Chloe again. I've really started to enjoy our walks, and I actually look forward to them most of the time. The forecast tomorrow is calling for rain, but it's supposed to be 61 degrees. Oh well! I have an umbrella and towels to wipe off Chloe. She loves the water, it should be fun!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Exercise
My dog Chloe is making me exercise. It's true! She's literally forcing me to walk. I love her for it!
When we were living in Arizona, we rarely walked the dogs because we had a huge backyard. They played together outside and got lots of exercise. Since we moved to PA, we don't have a fenced yard, so we have to take the dogs out on leashes every couple hours so they can do their "business."
We've had a lot of problems with Chloe. She has been pottying in the house, and then she will go 4-5 days without pooping, and then she'll go again in the house. I tried calling our dog trainer, I tried punishing her in the crate, I tried staying out in the yard with her for long periods of time, I tried treats. Nothing worked. She would just look around and come sit next to me and stare at bushes looking for rabbits.
Well, since joining Weight Watchers, I've been walking every day. And every day, Chloe has been going potty on our walks. I think she's just one of those dogs that needs some exercise in order to get things moving. So, every day, we walk about 2 miles, and she doesn't usually potty until the end of the walk, so she forces me to do the whole trail. What a blessing. I love her!
When we were living in Arizona, we rarely walked the dogs because we had a huge backyard. They played together outside and got lots of exercise. Since we moved to PA, we don't have a fenced yard, so we have to take the dogs out on leashes every couple hours so they can do their "business."
We've had a lot of problems with Chloe. She has been pottying in the house, and then she will go 4-5 days without pooping, and then she'll go again in the house. I tried calling our dog trainer, I tried punishing her in the crate, I tried staying out in the yard with her for long periods of time, I tried treats. Nothing worked. She would just look around and come sit next to me and stare at bushes looking for rabbits.
Well, since joining Weight Watchers, I've been walking every day. And every day, Chloe has been going potty on our walks. I think she's just one of those dogs that needs some exercise in order to get things moving. So, every day, we walk about 2 miles, and she doesn't usually potty until the end of the walk, so she forces me to do the whole trail. What a blessing. I love her!
*Below is a picture of Chloe*
*And while I was trying to get a picture of Chloe, I noticed my cat Buddy, aka: "The Budster" crawled up on a pillow, so I had to share the cuteness.*
Friday, February 25, 2011
Very GOOD recipe!
I made this last night and it's under 10 points. It is so flavorful and delicious! If I had to describe it, I'd say it's like Italian fajitas without a tortilla. I served it with a salad and it was incredible!
I found this on allrecipes.com. Here's the link:
http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/chicken-and-peppers-with-balsamic-vinegar/Detail.aspx
The nutrition information is included.
Chicken and Peppers with Balsamic Vinegar
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, divided
Directions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Heat remaining oil in the skillet over medium heat, and stir in the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and onion. Cook about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the garlic, and cook and stir about 1 minute. Mix in the basil and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Stir in remaining balsamic vinegar just before serving.
http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/chicken-and-peppers-with-balsamic-vinegar/Detail.aspx
The nutrition information is included.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
The BEST thing about Weight Watchers...
The BEST thing about Weight Watchers, is that you can literally eat whatever you want, and you don't have to feel guilty about it. The only thing I've changed about my eating habits is the portions, and I've started eating a lot more fruit. During the last week I've been skeptical, thinking.. "How can I eat a piece of cheesy Lasagna for lunch and be on a diet?" or.. "How can I eat a greasy pretzel with cheese from Auntie Anne's in the mall and still lose weight?"
I usually don't last very long on "diets" because I feel so deprived. But this doesn't feel like deprivation at all! I hope I keep losing weight and I'm hoping I can stay this motivated *fingers crossed*
Going for a walk now with Chloe. :)
I usually don't last very long on "diets" because I feel so deprived. But this doesn't feel like deprivation at all! I hope I keep losing weight and I'm hoping I can stay this motivated *fingers crossed*
Going for a walk now with Chloe. :)
Turkey Bacon
I tried some Turkey bacon with breakfast this morning. I've never had it before. I burned it, but it was still edible. I've decided that I'd rather spend my points for 3 slices of regular bacon, than deal with that Turkey stuff again. It was weird.
I keep forgetting to mention something on this blog, I recently quit smoking! It's been 19 days and I feel great :)
I keep forgetting to mention something on this blog, I recently quit smoking! It's been 19 days and I feel great :)
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Day 7 - The End of Week 1
I had my first week weigh-in at Weight Watchers tonight and I lost 4.2lbs! YAY!! I'm so excited! I can't even contain myself to write a complete blog post.
4.2 ! ! !
That may not seem like a big number, but for me, that's amazing. Especially after being on medication that makes me gain weight, I was afraid the scale would be mean to me.
4.2 ! ! !
That may not seem like a big number, but for me, that's amazing. Especially after being on medication that makes me gain weight, I was afraid the scale would be mean to me.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Day 6
Tonight I made Indian-Spiced Turkey Burgers from the Weight Watchers PointsPlus Cookbook. They were decent. I won't be making them again. It called for Greek Yogurt, mixed with lime juice and cabbage, then you stuff a pita with that mixture and add a Turkey Burger. The burgers were good, but the yogurt part wasn't.
My goal today was to drink more water, and I didn't. So, I figure I'll drink tons more water tomorrow, but then.. tomorrow is my weigh in at Weight Watchers and I don't want to stuff myself with water. Hmm.. tricky.
I was thinking about an old co-worker of mine today. She used to keep a fake fat replica on her desk as motivation to stick to her diet. I got to thinking about that, and how every pound makes a difference! One pound of fat is about the size of a coffee mug. Here's an example:
My goal today was to drink more water, and I didn't. So, I figure I'll drink tons more water tomorrow, but then.. tomorrow is my weigh in at Weight Watchers and I don't want to stuff myself with water. Hmm.. tricky.
I was thinking about an old co-worker of mine today. She used to keep a fake fat replica on her desk as motivation to stick to her diet. I got to thinking about that, and how every pound makes a difference! One pound of fat is about the size of a coffee mug. Here's an example:
So, no matter what my weigh in is tomorrow, I refuse to let it get me down. Cause every pound counts.
Day 5
After receiving some really good advice from my friend Cara, I am not going to weigh myself anymore throughout the week. It's just torture and it puts me in a bad mood! I'm going to share what she wrote me on Facebook and I hope she doesn't mind:
I noticed during day 5, that I'm getting hungry every 2 hours. That must mean my metabolism is finally working, and let me tell you, it feels great!
Breakfast:
GOAL FOR DAY 6:
DRINK MORE WATER!
1. Always weigh in just once a week. Preferably on the same day, same time. (My mom and I even wear the same type of clothes, lightweight cotton - no jeans)This is really good advice!
2. Always weigh in on WW scales, not your own scale. Since Jason isn't going to the meetings, but is still following the program, he can use your scale. But, again, only once a week.
3. Normal weight loss (that you will be able to keep off) is 1-2 lbs a week. So a .2 weight loss is still better than nuthin' Also, imagine rubbing a pound of butter all over your body. Disgusting, right? Well, that's a visual for every one pound of fat that you lose. Then, we move on to things like 5 lbs of sugar, 10 lbs of flour, 20 lbs of sugar, etc. Nice visuals huh?
4. If you choose to torture yourself by weighing in mid-week, this is what's happening inside your body. Your water retension and weight fluctuate depending on time of day, what you've recently eaten, salt intake, activity level, etc. So, you cannot get a true reading of what your weight really is, unless you have consistency on your weigh in times.
5. The first month of your weight loss journey (and Jason's) is referred to as the honeymoon period. You both should lose between 10-30 pounds in the next month to six weeks. Yes, the weight will stay off if you keep to the WW meal plan.
I noticed during day 5, that I'm getting hungry every 2 hours. That must mean my metabolism is finally working, and let me tell you, it feels great!
Breakfast:
- English Muffin with 1 tbsp of Peanut Butter
- Coffee with Cream & Sugar
- Fat Free Yogurt
- 3 slices of bacon
- Grilled Pork Chop leftover
- 20 mini pretzels
- Diet Coke
- Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs (Got this out of the Weight Watchers cookbook and it was fantastic!)
- Salad
- Apple Slices
- Cucumber Slices
- Orange Slices
GOAL FOR DAY 6:
DRINK MORE WATER!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Day 4
I made the mistake of getting on the scale this morning and I've lost .2lbs (POINT 2?) in 4 days? Is that right? I've been exercising and following the point system. I think my metabolism is increasing because I get hungrier a lot quicker and I actually look forward to my small snacks during the day. My brother said that if you wake up in the morning and you're not hungry for breakfast, that means your metabolism isn't very high. Well the past couple mornings I've been hungry for breakfast. What gives?
My Weight Watchers leader said in the meeting last week, "This isn't the "Biggest Loser" it's about healthy weight loss. I understand it's about "healthy weight loss" but what does that really mean? Does that mean losing 1 pound a week, 2 pounds a week?
My husband is doing Weight Watchers with me. He's not paying for meetings, but I bought the PointsPlus calculator and we figured out his points are 57 a day. He needs to get 2 dairy and 5 "Power Foods" a day. He is 14 points short after dinner, so now he's eating an apple, an orange, a piece of banana bread, and 5 saltine crackers to meet his 14 points. He's not even hungry, it feels weird to eat when you're not hungry. I just don't understand how you're supposed to eat all those points AND your 0 point Power Foods in 1 day. I almost think it would be easier to eat a greasy McDonalds Cheeseburger and Fries for lunch, then you wouldn't have to worry about all these extra points.
My Weight Watchers leader said in the meeting last week, "This isn't the "Biggest Loser" it's about healthy weight loss. I understand it's about "healthy weight loss" but what does that really mean? Does that mean losing 1 pound a week, 2 pounds a week?
My husband is doing Weight Watchers with me. He's not paying for meetings, but I bought the PointsPlus calculator and we figured out his points are 57 a day. He needs to get 2 dairy and 5 "Power Foods" a day. He is 14 points short after dinner, so now he's eating an apple, an orange, a piece of banana bread, and 5 saltine crackers to meet his 14 points. He's not even hungry, it feels weird to eat when you're not hungry. I just don't understand how you're supposed to eat all those points AND your 0 point Power Foods in 1 day. I almost think it would be easier to eat a greasy McDonalds Cheeseburger and Fries for lunch, then you wouldn't have to worry about all these extra points.
*HUGE plate of food.. That's a huge after dinner snack.*
Well, it's bed time now. Expecting snow over night and a couple of really cold days this week. Looks like I'll be working out indoors. I can't wait for my meeting on Wednesday. I have lots of questions.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Day 3
I think I'm finally getting the hang of this points thing. It's the end of the evening and I have 3 points to use. I can do that easy with a small snack or yogurt.
We did some grocery shopping today and I was surprised to find out that my grocery list really didn't differ much since joining Weight Watchers. There is a bit more dairy and some more fruits and vegetables, but other than that, it's pretty much the same. The staples are:
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Ground Turkey
Bacon (I'm trying Turkey Bacon this time)
Low Fat Cheese
Non Fat Milk
Coffee
Some sort of cracker or pretzel
Fresh Veggies and Fruit
That's it! Grocery bill came to just over $100 and I can make that last 2 weeks.
We went to Park City Mall today because the shoes I bought at Target last week are killing my toes, so I got some good quality walking shoes and then we stopped by Auntie Anne's Pretzels. (OMG! So Good!) The Pretzel with cheese was worth 12 points, but it was worth it and so yummy! I don't regret it one bit!
I have to say, it's fantastic to be on a diet where I can eat anything I want as long as I "point" for it. It's truly amazing!
Dinner: Rosemary Chicken with Balsamic-Glazed Onions
I decided to try this recipe because my friend Cara said it was really good, she was right! It was amazing and only 6 points! I don't want to get in copyright trouble by typing out the recipe here, but someone else felt so inclined. Here is that link:
http://www.wcnc.com/charlotte-today/recipe-archives/Rosemary-Chicken-with-Balsamic--Glazed-onions-111780329.html
Tomorrow we are going to church in the morning and then we're going to have one of the Weight Watchers lunches at Applebee's.
In off topic news, the weather dropped to 40 degrees today. It wouldn't be so bad but the wind gusts are 50mph and it feels like 25 out there. Needless to say, I didn't go out walking with the dogs. It's just too cold! I can't wait for spring.
We did some grocery shopping today and I was surprised to find out that my grocery list really didn't differ much since joining Weight Watchers. There is a bit more dairy and some more fruits and vegetables, but other than that, it's pretty much the same. The staples are:
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Ground Turkey
Bacon (I'm trying Turkey Bacon this time)
Low Fat Cheese
Non Fat Milk
Coffee
Some sort of cracker or pretzel
Fresh Veggies and Fruit
That's it! Grocery bill came to just over $100 and I can make that last 2 weeks.
We went to Park City Mall today because the shoes I bought at Target last week are killing my toes, so I got some good quality walking shoes and then we stopped by Auntie Anne's Pretzels. (OMG! So Good!) The Pretzel with cheese was worth 12 points, but it was worth it and so yummy! I don't regret it one bit!
I have to say, it's fantastic to be on a diet where I can eat anything I want as long as I "point" for it. It's truly amazing!
Dinner: Rosemary Chicken with Balsamic-Glazed Onions
I decided to try this recipe because my friend Cara said it was really good, she was right! It was amazing and only 6 points! I don't want to get in copyright trouble by typing out the recipe here, but someone else felt so inclined. Here is that link:
http://www.wcnc.com/charlotte-today/recipe-archives/Rosemary-Chicken-with-Balsamic--Glazed-onions-111780329.html
Tomorrow we are going to church in the morning and then we're going to have one of the Weight Watchers lunches at Applebee's.
In off topic news, the weather dropped to 40 degrees today. It wouldn't be so bad but the wind gusts are 50mph and it feels like 25 out there. Needless to say, I didn't go out walking with the dogs. It's just too cold! I can't wait for spring.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Day 2
I had another great day, and I wonder if that has anything to do with the unseasonably warm weather here in PA, or the Weight Watchers and exercise. I'd say it's a mix of both!
I decided that I would have bigger portions today to help meet my point allowance, because yesterday I was 19 points short.
Breakfast:
Dinner:
P.S. - I walked 2 miles today, it was an incredibly beautiful day. You couldn't kick the smile off my face.
UPDATE: Thanks to my buddy Cara, I got some really good advice on meeting my points everyday. PEANUT BUTTER! I was 14 points short, so I had some peanut butter and an apple. BOOM! DONE! 40 points!
I decided that I would have bigger portions today to help meet my point allowance, because yesterday I was 19 points short.
Breakfast:
- 2 eggs
- 2 slices of wheat toast
- 3 slices of bacon
- Coffee with CREAM & SUGAR! (I just can't choke down the black tar without C&S)
Dinner:
- Grilled Pork Chops
- Knorr Garlic Butter Rice
- Boiled Vegetables
P.S. - I walked 2 miles today, it was an incredibly beautiful day. You couldn't kick the smile off my face.
UPDATE: Thanks to my buddy Cara, I got some really good advice on meeting my points everyday. PEANUT BUTTER! I was 14 points short, so I had some peanut butter and an apple. BOOM! DONE! 40 points!
*Pictures Of Dinner Tonight*
It was 72 degrees in Lancaster, PA today.. and it's February! What a fantastic day! I decided to grill pork chops, and I did it barefoot :) What's better than that?
Good Lord! That looks like a huge heaping of rice but I actually measured it out, it's only 1 cup which is the suggested serving size.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Day 1
It's been an amazing day!
I woke up at 5:00am and made breakfast for my hubby and then saw him off to work. I did a little points research and decided I would have a 6 point breakfast which consisted of:
After breakfast, I worked out for about 10 minutes with my Biggest Loser Cardio Max DVD. It's a 30 minute workout and I lasted 10 minutes. I'm not discouraged though, at least I got up and did it. I've been staring at that darn video since Sunday and today is the first day I put it in. I'm proud of myself.
Around Noon, I started to feel hungry so I made a 6 point lunch:
I've been staring at brown bananas on my counter for a couple days. I knew I'd have to throw them out or make banana bread with them. Not wanting to be wasteful, I made the banana bread with Splenda Brown Sugar substitute. Since I've been struggling to meet my PointsPlus Value for the day, I had a slice. (5 points) *Edit: Found out tonight I calculated the Banana Bread wrong, it's 12 points a slice.*
Then for dinner, it was a 4 point meal:
I think this whole thing will be easier once I can go grocery shopping next week and pick out specific foods for weight watchers instead of scrounging through the things I bought almost two weeks ago. (We shop every pay day.)
So that was my day, how was yours?
I woke up at 5:00am and made breakfast for my hubby and then saw him off to work. I did a little points research and decided I would have a 6 point breakfast which consisted of:
- 1 egg
- 1 slice of wheat toast with "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter - Light!"
- 3 slices of bacon
- 1 cup of black coffee
After breakfast, I worked out for about 10 minutes with my Biggest Loser Cardio Max DVD. It's a 30 minute workout and I lasted 10 minutes. I'm not discouraged though, at least I got up and did it. I've been staring at that darn video since Sunday and today is the first day I put it in. I'm proud of myself.
Around Noon, I started to feel hungry so I made a 6 point lunch:
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast with Marinara
- Watermelon slices
- Orange slices
- Light String Cheese
I've been staring at brown bananas on my counter for a couple days. I knew I'd have to throw them out or make banana bread with them. Not wanting to be wasteful, I made the banana bread with Splenda Brown Sugar substitute. Since I've been struggling to meet my PointsPlus Value for the day, I had a slice. (5 points) *Edit: Found out tonight I calculated the Banana Bread wrong, it's 12 points a slice.*
Then for dinner, it was a 4 point meal:
- Baked Chicken with Lemon Slices and Garlic
- Broccoli
I think this whole thing will be easier once I can go grocery shopping next week and pick out specific foods for weight watchers instead of scrounging through the things I bought almost two weeks ago. (We shop every pay day.)
So that was my day, how was yours?
An Introduction
I've always been a big girl. I don't ever remember a time in my life that I didn't struggle with weight loss. When I was a kid, my mother used to say to me, "You have such a pretty face, if you could just lose some weight..." (You've heard that before, right?) Those words always broke my heart. I know she didn't mean to make me feel bad, but the words did sting.
Between the ages of 14-18 is when I really started to pack on pounds. I was 5'3'' and I topped out at 220lbs. I've stayed around that size for most of my adult life. 220 lbs, size 22 jeans. I think my body is shaped kinda odd. I have large breasts, and even LARGER hips.. but my legs and arms are somewhat slender.
In March of 2008, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. My doctor felt it was best to zap my thyroid and put me on pills for the rest of my life. In 1 year, I gained 56lbs, I topped the scales at 276lbs. I tried to keep the weight off, I got more active, even tried vegetarianism. Nothing could keep me from packing the weight on. It was incredibly disappointing and I've become really depressed. I'm not myself anymore and I feel hopeless. I married the love of my life in October 2010, and a month before the wedding I didn't even fit into my wedding dress that I had purchased 3 months earlier. I had to get the zipper ripped out of the back and a corset put in, so that in case I gained anymore weight before the wedding, I'd still be able to get laced into this thing. I remember standing there in David's Bridal, crying my eyes out with my maid of honor. It was one of the worst days of my life.
With the love and support of my soon-to-be husband, I kept my head up and tried to make the best of it. We were married in Vegas on 10/10/10, it was a beautiful wedding, my only regret is that I was the largest I had ever been in my whole life.
We honeymooned on a Mexican cruise to Cabo San Lucas, and when we arrived home, I started making changes. I started making home cooked meals every night. I tried my best to eat breakfast (but that has always been a big struggle) The holidays came around and of course, I faultered.. as always. But in early December, my husband Jason accepted a job in Pennsylvania. So, in 1 months time, we packed up everything we could fit in a truck and drove 2000 miles from Phoenix, AZ to Lancaster, PA. We arrived here on January 5th.
Since moving to Pennsylvania, I no longer have to work. I've become a housewife and I like it a lot. I get up every morning at 5:00am to make my hubby breakfast. I take the dogs for walks, clean the house, plan meals, do laundry.. I finally have time to do all the things I put off in the past. When we were both working, we rolled out of a bed that was never made, barely made it to work on time, drank gallons of coffee just to make it through the day, and once we got home, we were so exhausted we got into bad habits of eating junk food and processed meals. We never cleaned the house and more often than not, we bought new clothes instead of washing our old ones. It was pathetic.
Since I'm home all the time now, I've been seeing the Weight Watchers commercials with Jennifer Hudson, and then I saw her on Oprah and I've decided to give this a shot! I attended my first WW meeting last night. I was surprised to find out that my weight has gone down! The last time I got on a scale was November 2010 and I weighed 276lbs.. Today, February 17th, I weigh 262.8. That's 14lbs of weight loss and I didn't even try! I'm sure the stress of moving and home cooked meals probably attributed to this weight loss, but now I'm even more pumped! I feel like I got a head start.
Valentine's Day was 3 days ago, and my hubby bought me small hand weights, a Biggest Loser Cardio DVD, and an introduction to Yoga.
DAY 1: HERE I COME!
Between the ages of 14-18 is when I really started to pack on pounds. I was 5'3'' and I topped out at 220lbs. I've stayed around that size for most of my adult life. 220 lbs, size 22 jeans. I think my body is shaped kinda odd. I have large breasts, and even LARGER hips.. but my legs and arms are somewhat slender.
In March of 2008, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. My doctor felt it was best to zap my thyroid and put me on pills for the rest of my life. In 1 year, I gained 56lbs, I topped the scales at 276lbs. I tried to keep the weight off, I got more active, even tried vegetarianism. Nothing could keep me from packing the weight on. It was incredibly disappointing and I've become really depressed. I'm not myself anymore and I feel hopeless. I married the love of my life in October 2010, and a month before the wedding I didn't even fit into my wedding dress that I had purchased 3 months earlier. I had to get the zipper ripped out of the back and a corset put in, so that in case I gained anymore weight before the wedding, I'd still be able to get laced into this thing. I remember standing there in David's Bridal, crying my eyes out with my maid of honor. It was one of the worst days of my life.
With the love and support of my soon-to-be husband, I kept my head up and tried to make the best of it. We were married in Vegas on 10/10/10, it was a beautiful wedding, my only regret is that I was the largest I had ever been in my whole life.
We honeymooned on a Mexican cruise to Cabo San Lucas, and when we arrived home, I started making changes. I started making home cooked meals every night. I tried my best to eat breakfast (but that has always been a big struggle) The holidays came around and of course, I faultered.. as always. But in early December, my husband Jason accepted a job in Pennsylvania. So, in 1 months time, we packed up everything we could fit in a truck and drove 2000 miles from Phoenix, AZ to Lancaster, PA. We arrived here on January 5th.
Since moving to Pennsylvania, I no longer have to work. I've become a housewife and I like it a lot. I get up every morning at 5:00am to make my hubby breakfast. I take the dogs for walks, clean the house, plan meals, do laundry.. I finally have time to do all the things I put off in the past. When we were both working, we rolled out of a bed that was never made, barely made it to work on time, drank gallons of coffee just to make it through the day, and once we got home, we were so exhausted we got into bad habits of eating junk food and processed meals. We never cleaned the house and more often than not, we bought new clothes instead of washing our old ones. It was pathetic.
Since I'm home all the time now, I've been seeing the Weight Watchers commercials with Jennifer Hudson, and then I saw her on Oprah and I've decided to give this a shot! I attended my first WW meeting last night. I was surprised to find out that my weight has gone down! The last time I got on a scale was November 2010 and I weighed 276lbs.. Today, February 17th, I weigh 262.8. That's 14lbs of weight loss and I didn't even try! I'm sure the stress of moving and home cooked meals probably attributed to this weight loss, but now I'm even more pumped! I feel like I got a head start.
Valentine's Day was 3 days ago, and my hubby bought me small hand weights, a Biggest Loser Cardio DVD, and an introduction to Yoga.
DAY 1: HERE I COME!
*Below are pictures of me at my highest weight. I'll update with more pictures as I make my way along this journey.*
Wedding Reception
Wedding Reception
Night of my Bachelorette Party
Wedding Day with my Bridesmaids
My sister inlaw Joyce and I
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