getting the veggies in

I peeled, chopped and bagged me some veggies. It has been so nice to just grab a bag on the go for a yummy healthy snack. 0 points and a belly full of veggies = priceless....

Aren't they pretty?

So, I got me a few rewards...

some pretty boots

they were 70% off! hard to pass up!

a pretty sports bra to help me stay on track (literally)

And I have a special reward waiting for me on the last day of September.....

I am going on a pretty little cruise to the Bahamas! I haven't been on a real vacation in a very long time! This is what I am going to be looking forward to and will be my reward at the end of this journey! I. am. so. excited.

Week 2 (an almost disappointment)

So, I weighed myself on Monday and the scale said I didn't lose any weight. I was BUMMED. I had a pretty good week. I definitely had challenges. I attended two parties. For me party = food. I planned my strategy all week. I was going to save all of my extra points and I was going to increase my exercise time, and I was going to fill up on veggies and fruit at the party. I actually followed the plan pretty well. I might have gone over points at the party. I did have few glasses of wine. The next day we went to my nieces birthday party. I had a low point breakfast and lunch. But, there just wasn't enough points. I didn't even eat cake or ice cream. The scale said I actually gained a half of a pound. I was soooo totally upset. I had a great 5 days. Then I started that downward spiral in my head. I felt defeated. I felt like a failure and what is the point in all this anyway! I hate dieting!

I decided to get on the scale again this morning....and....I lost a pound. I think I must have been carrying around some extra water weight. Maybe from all the sodium from the last two days. Needless to say, I am counting that pound as my loss for this week and it made me realize that I am not going to give up. I know the scale is not going to make me happy every week, and I need to remember that. I also need to remember that this is not going to happen overnight. Life does happen.

This week is even going to be more challenging. Three parties this weekend! Eating, eating, drinking, and more eating is what is scheduled. A pj party with the girls involving chocolate and cheese fondue, a 40th birthday bash with a party van involved, and a welcome baby party is what is in store for me this weekend. I have already started planning. I have been exercising and saving points. Planning is key! I don't know if I will be able to count points on Friday and Saturday nights, but I will get right back into it. I will not give up!

Here is a pretty pic of my baby girl! She is going to be 8 months old in a few short days. I love you Gracie!

First week = success

I lost 4 pounds this week! I had a great week on plan. I am not participating in the new weight watchers points plus program because I just can't do change right now. I am sticking with the old. The old way worked well as long as you put your heart into it. And I put my heart into it this week. I swear, I wish I could bottle up this new year feeling of enthusiasm and determination!

Things that I forgot over the last year and a half and that I want to remember are:

1. It is okay to feel hungry! ( I will not starve!)

2. Exercise really does feel good. Just get up and do it.

3. Planning is key!

I also started the Couch to 5k program. I am now on week two. I am planning on another 5k maybe this spring/summer. Hubby said he would join me!

Welcome 2011

This is the year! The year I am going to lose weight, the year I am going to pay down debt, the year I am going to get my tonsils out, the year that I ? I can finish this sentence in so many ways. I am excited for this year. Out with the old and in with the new. I am itching to clean my house out! I want to donate and throw out all of my stuff!

So, I haven't worked out in months. I am always making excuses that I don't have time and the house work and laundry come first. Well, not this year! I am putting myself first for once. The laundry and dishes will wait!!!! My body needs me! and need it. I need to get healthy for me and for my kids. I am tired of wearing tight ugly clothes. I am tired of being self conscious all the time. I am just plain tired.

This is going to be a great year! New healthy habits will hopefully take control!!!!

Happy Birthday to me!

I have to say I had a great birthday this year. I did have to work the night before and early morning of my birthday, but that is okay, I took a vacation day for my actual day. I slept until 5 in the evening then spent time with my fam. My kids were so excited to share my day with me. They wished me happy birthday so many times and were just so kind and loving. They made me feel so special! I love those kids!

My mom had a few free hotel rooms at the local casino so we decided to try our luck. I lost, but I had a great time. My kids had fun too, yes they went to the casino, but they didn't play slots, they played in the hotel pool and had a blast.

Allie even said, "Mom, can I have my birthday here too?" ha ha...it would be funny to say that my 7 year olds birthday will take place at the casino. Anyway, it is nice to stay in a FREE hotel room!

We celebrated with some ice cream cake too which was delish!

Happy 32nd birthday to me!

snow day!

First snow day of the year....

This is what I see when I look out my front window....it is so pretty...

and here is what's inside....kids playing Wii.