quick update

I missed weigh in last week because of my work schedule...so I weighed in this week and was actually up a pound.   I also weighed in right after work so I know I was carrying around some water weight so I am not going to stress about it.  According to scale at home I am down a pound.    We shall see what the scale says next week...

I am still feeling pretty good.  I am continuing to jog outside.  Some days suck and some days I absolutely love it.    Today I ran 4 miles with Allie....she rode her bike.   It was nice.   My left knee hurts though.....Sometimes I feel like an old woman!   I can tell that I have improved with my jogging as far as distance and endurance.  I feels good to see that a  month ago I could not have jogged that far without stopping for a walk break.  

My clothes are fitting so much better!   So happy about that! 

Have a great week! 

My old jeans fit!

Non scale victory!  I can fit into one of my old pair of jeans!  I haven't been able to wear them for years!  Just this past December I tried them on and I couldn't fit them over my thighs! I still have a few more pairs that are still tight...but I am working on that!   Another NSV, my underwear is getting too big.    It is amazing what losing 24.4 pounds will do for you!   Did you read that?  I lost 24.4 pounds!  YAY!

The journey so far has been pretty easy.....a few bumps in the road....but all in all very doable.   I usually use every single one of my points.....all of my WPA and all of my exercise points.  I think that is what makes it doable....and it doesn't make me feel deprived.....and I am still losing......Not at a super fast speed......but good enough! 

Another thing.....I feel great....


 

I am back!!!

I had the time of my life in Cancun.  It was money well spent for sure!  Words cannot descibe how much fun we had and how it really enhanced our marriage.  We bonded so well....we are still getting along.   Ervin cannot wait to go back!   and neither can I!!!!  

A few things:

1.  I got my husband drunk.  He never gets drunk.  That was so fun! I have video footage on it!

2. The food was delish.  I didnt count points.  But I did try to watch it...

3.  I did gain 5 pounds but I have already lost it!

4.  We had the most amazing room.  I dont know how we go so lucky! 

5.  We have already decided that we are going back next year! 

I hope you all enjoyed my pics.  

Getting back to the daily grind was excruciating.  

I lost 20 pounds!

I am happy to announce that I have lost 20 pounds!   I have been at this for 12 weeks and it has been worth it.   I think I am different this time around because I have not put myself on a time schedule for losing weight....and then planning to quit WW.   I plan to keep going to meetings and I plan to stay a member until I lose all the weight I want to lose.   This is something that I thought I never needed.  I always thought I could do it on my own.   The accountability of WW is what keeps me going. 

I have another challenge though.  I am going on vacation next week!   and I am scared!   I don't want to sit there on my vacation and count points!  I want to enjoy myself.  But , I also don't want to come back 5 pounds heavier.   So my plan is to stay active.   I have visions of jogging on the beach......walking to town and back....swimming.....   and I have plans to eat lots of fruits and veggies..... and plans to drink lots of water.   

My plan is to maintain.   To live my life to the fullest.....yet maintain my weight!   What a goal for the next two weeks!  

So excited!!!!!  

What? I actually enjoy running?????

That is something that I never thought I would say....or think.... or do....or be.....a runner???  Well, I am almost done with the Couch to 5K program.   I am really enjoying how running makes me feel after I am done.  I feel strong!  I feel really good about myself when I am done.   So, I have decided to keep doing it!  I have decided to sign up for  a half marathon!  It is not until September so I have plenty of time to keep training and practicing.  I am planning on a 5K in May to start.    I am really excited! 

Yesterday I went on a 3.81 mi run outside.     It took me 45 minutes with a 11:59 pace.  I burned over 500 calories.   I think this running has really accelerated my weight loss too!    I lost 3.6 pounds this week for a total of 18.4 pounds!!!  YAY!!! 

I am really enjoying the running apps you can download.  I got me a brand new iphone a few weeks ago and I am in love!  I am using the imapymyrun app.  It tells me all of my stats and maps out every step.  I also just downloaded runkeeper.  I am going to try that out this week sometime. 

Have a great week everyone!
 

So close to fifteen

I am getting really close to hitting a loss of 15 pounds.  I lost 2.2 more pounds this week for a total of 14.8!

I was wondering what my weight would do this week....I ate every single extra point I had!   For those of you that are scared to use your 49 extra points, don't be!  They are there for you to use.....if I didn't have those extra points I think I would have already given up.  Those points are vital for me to keep me going.  I need them for outings and just for days where I feel more hungry than usual.   Those points keep me from feeling deprived. 

I am also excited to say that I finished up week 6 of Couch to 5k.  I am not sure if I can finish week 7 this week, but I will try.  I have a really painful blister on my heel from my run outside yesterday.  It hurts like hell!  I just bought new shoes last week and they were working fine.  I felt an extra spring in my step!  But that blister has put a damper on things now.  I hope I can continue on. I don't want to give up on it now.   Sometimes after a run, I feel so amazing and empowered......I can't even believe I just said that!  haha.....


I almost cried at my WW meeting this morning.   One of the members met her goal weight today.  She stood up in front of everyone and just had tears of joy.  She is older and said she has alot of health/heart problems.  She said her cardiologist told her that she would never make goal because of all the medication she has to take.  She said her blood pressure went from being 200s/120s  to 120s//70s.!   She showed him!    It was awesome to witness!

Have a great week everyone!!!
 

Hey! I lost more weight!

So I didn't weigh in last week because I was dead tired!  Weigh ins are in Thursday mornings and it seems that I work a ton of Wednesday nights!  I just couldn't do it last week.  I was falling asleep on the way home and decided to listen to my body and just go to bed! 

Then I went to two parties this past weekend....a birthday party and a girls night out.  Oh boy!  I really had to get creative and figure out how I was gonna fit all of this partying in.  On one night I stayed out until 4 am with a stop at Steak and Shake...and then the next night until 2 am.  I passed on margaritas and shakes......and instead had many shots of Tequila.  Tequila is 4 points a shot!   Let's just say I spent a good 32 points on shots! I partied like a 21 year old... and I realized that I am too old for this stuff!  ha!

Anyway, weigh in this week went pretty well considering all the partying.  I lost 1.2, for a total of 12.6 pounds so far.  Not too bad for 7 weeks. 

I would also like to add that I am on week 6 of Couch to 5K!   I am super proud of myself.  Last week I ran for 20 minutes straight!   It was hard, but it felt great!