Day 3

Let's see, not a total fail. I got 10 minutes in on my gazelle for exercise. I ate little bits of food all day long and didn't drink nearly enough water but I did get on the gazelle so that is something. Tomorrow is a walking day, going to strive for 3 miles if the little will cooperate.

Day 2

Sell I did really well with the exercise yesterday. I walked 1.6 miles in 38 minutes while pushing 80 lbs of kids in the stroller in about 85 degree very humid weather.

I didn't do quite as well in the food department, I did a lot of snacking. I think it is one downfall to being a stay at home mom but I am working on it.

The good news is I weighed myself and was down .9 lbs not much but it was enough to help me make. Y goal on the wii fit which hasn't happened in a very long time!

I didn't track my water but I did drink it all day. I did break down and had some coffee. My body is obviously addicted to it because I was hurting, baaaddd before I caved and had some.

Day 1

Well today hasn't been great but not an epic fail either so I I'll take it! I ate ok but could have done better. I did play in the pool for about n hour. It is a 16 ft pool so nothing great but I did do laps and some general water aerobics. I drank a ton of water but used several different cups and or bottles so lost track of just how much. I will keep better track tomorrow. I always feel better starting these things full force on Monday want way. So until tomorrow......

Starting today! (how many times have I said that?)

I guess I have realized that I don't have a fairy Godmother and no one is going to come hold my hAnd and make me do this(unless I pay them to which I cant do) so it is all up to me. My weight gain is actually kind of worry g me this time because I have gained in places I never have before, what is that? I am so blown up I look about 8 months pregnant!

Anyway I digress! My plan is to start out today by watching more closely what I eat. As horrifying as it may seem this is going to include removing coffee from my diet. I know coffee. Doesn't have to be bad for you but I can't drink it with out like a cup of sugar and a ton of cream so it is better I just remove it and maybe give myself like a once a week treat. I think I am going to try spark again. I used to post with them and it was nice to get rewards for staying on task.

So:
food: track and watch what I eat.
Water: drink 80 oz a day
Exercise: Mon/Wed/Fri I will walk in my neighborhood. I am going to work up to 9 + miles per week
Tues/Thurs kettle bells at home (or other in home workout)

Now the icky part

Weight:257
Bust:50
Waist:45
Hips:53
Thighs(l): 28
Calf:(l):17.5
arm(l):16


I will weigh in weekly but take measurements only once a month. Now....for a starting picture......

(excuse the awkward angle, my 6 yr old had to take the picture for me)

off the wagon AGAIN....

yeah yeah I know but it is so incredibly hot I can't do any walking outside and my kids have been so completely annoying that I can't get anything done inside.  I feel like crap about it and something has to give but when I think about how depressed I am about it I eat.... stupid vicious cycle!

De ja vu...

I was going to tile this post frustrated but then realized I have already posted with that title! I am so tired of going to bed hungry and waking up hungry and never seeing a dip on the scale! It is to the point I was researching lap band surgery. Unfortunately I don't think any one would approve me for it because I have crohn's disease. Although my crohns has been in remission since about 2006 or 2007 all the research seems to lean towards it is contraindicated for people with crohns. SOOO I guess I am on my own. The good news though my sister just moved and she chose to leave her gazelle behind and I adopted it. I now can get some exercise done inside After the kids go to bed!

Anyway, long story short I am so grossed out over the fact that I am bigger than I have ever been. I just wish I could see change. I miss being able to go to the gym but it just isn't possible right now so I am making the best of things.

Goals for this week:
Walk ( or Gazelle) 10 miles. Not really a crazy goal because I can hit 2 miles with out even much trying.
Water down at least 400 oz. Really an optimistic goal but I really should be getting at least 100 oz a day anyway.


Well that is it for now I will check back in Friday hopefully with good news!

one week later...

This past week has just flown by, can't say with what but boy have we been BUSY!  So busy I wasn't able to post my weigh in Monday, but today today I am down exactly two pounds.  Unfortunately I am still up a smidge from last week. Oh well, Rome wasn't built in a day, right?  

This last week I did much better drinking water and watching what I ate as well as not so much snacking after dinner.  In the week ahead I am focusing on me and trying to actually get some exercise going again.  The temps bottomed out but they should be coming back up soon so I can walk outside again AND in the mean time there was a recent groupon for a discounted month at Curves.  I have always wanted to try them out so I figured not time like now.  I was going to start today (April 1) but I decided it would be better to start on a Monday.  I want to get the most from that month!  
I am also trying to eat Paleo for this month.  I started today with a recipe I found at Paleo Perfectly for steak and bacon soup.  My hubby wasn't interested or impressed however he wont touch anything with any 'color' (ie veggies) in it.  I however LOVED it.  I am thrilled that no one else decided to eat any because now I will have a couple of more meals from it!  I am very excited about the recipes I have seen on that blog and hope to try many more in the month to come.  

I do have to add as good as I was most of the day, I ended today with a little (too much) ice cream and I did snack a little on the pop corn my hubby brought home from the movie he saw today ( who can resist movie pop corn!) 

Tomorrow I am having a girls night which will include some adult beverages.  I will have to make sure to get some fitness in this weekend to make up for it.