Weight loss

Lost 1.4 pounds for a total of 23.2

Can't Sleep; Catching Up

Well, I can't sleep so I thought I'd do some way overdue catching up.  I've been slacking on this!

After my last blog, my weigh-ins were:
3/17/11: -0.4 pounds for a total of -16.2
3/24/11: -2.6 pounds for a total of -18.8
3/31/11: +1 pound for a total of - 17.8
4/7/11: -3.4 pounds for a total of -21.2

So I started thinking that I'm getting close to my goal weight, or what I had chosen for a goal anyway, and I hadn't talked to anyone about it.  I started wondering if I had picked the right weight, how would I know it was the right weight, etc.  So I went to one of the drop-in sessions and talked to the leader who was there.  She was so helpful.  She showed me the healthy weights for my height and suggested I start with a goal at the top of that range and maintain that goal for a while then I can move my goal down if I am comfortable doing that.  It sounded like a good plan to me since the goal I had chosen was just 5 pounds less than the top of the range of healthy weights.  It's almost like practice for maintenance.  In order to start maintenance you must be within 2 pounds of your goal weight and I am 1 pound away.  I'm a little leery about whether I lost that pound or not.  You see, I had a friend over on Friday and drank a couple glasses of Kahlua -- quite a bit of carbs and alcohol sugar.  When I drink more than a glass of wine a couple times a week I tend to gain weight or not lose.  I guess we will see what happens.  Then of course I am worried about maintaining.  What if I go over one week?  I wear the same clothes to weigh in every week, will I wear those forever?  I need to relax!

I plan on walking the 5K during the Colorado Marathon on May 1.  I was hoping my sister would walk it with me but I'm not sure if she'll be able to or not.  Then on May 7 I'll be walking in the MS Walk for/with one of my patients.  There is a reason to increase my exercise.  I've been doing hour long walks on the weekend but I'm going to need to fit it in during the week, too.  Not only is Sam getting really tired when we go for walks, now he's developed a cough.  I'm getting worried about him.

nearly 16!

The weather is gorgeous today!  I just got back from a 50 minute walk; the boys rode their bikes.  I took the dog with me and he was so worn out by the time we were done.  He's 8 years old and I think the long walks are getting to be a little too much for him.  I may need to start walking alone or take him for just shorter walks.  The thought makes me sad.

At my last weigh in I was shocked and happy to find out that I had lost 4.2 pounds.  That thrilled me after I had gained 1.4 pounds the week before.  That helped me meet my 15 pound milestone.  Now I've lost 15.8 pounds total!  I have (I think) 1.6 pounds to go before I get to my 10% goal.  13 pounds to my goal weight.  It doesn't sound like much, but it has taken me 3 months to lose 16 pounds!  Ahh well.

My sister and I had a nice conversation last night.  She has lost weight and looks great.  She told me that I look good.  I told her that I don't think I look as good as she does and she said, "really?  I was thinking that you look better".  It made me feel really good.  I'm feeling much better about myself.  I feel good when my clothes get bigger and I need to buy new sizes, I feel better when my clothes just look better on me.  Still, looking at myself naked just grosses me out.  Sorry, it's true.

Went to roller derby with my sister last night and it was so much fun!  One of my sister's old friends is on one of the teams that was playing.  I should have a picture that I can post soon.

I have a new job that is going great.  I'm really enjoying it and really enjoy the people I work with.

Right now I'm watching my husband play video games.  I'm thrilled.  (Unfortunately there is no sarcasm font)

the gain

The past couple weeks have been tough!  There was Valentine's Day, then Tom's birthday, then my birthday - all of them with some sort of food related celebration.  Then last weekend we went out with some guys that Toms works with.  That involved dinner.  I have to eat gluten free and at most restaurants that means a salad or a burger without a bun.  Salads are not always the best option, either, with some of the stuff they pack on.  Let's add to this that I haven't been tracking well for the last couple weeks.  So I go to weigh in and I am not surprised to find out that I have gained 1.4 pounds.  Wow.  I felt fat!  So I am back on track with paying closer attention to what I am putting in my mouth and tracking.  Already I am feeling better.  One thing that is tough is my new job.  There is no really good structured schedule to schedule meals and snacks around.  I'm also at the mercy of the nurse I am working with that day, but I am making it work.

Speaking of working, I am loving my new job!  It's great and I really enjoy it there and the people are wonderful!  I can't wait until I start doing more and I'm on my own.  I can already tell I'm going to be busy!

Well, I thought I'd end with a couple pictures.

this is me (and my husband) last summer, a few months before starting weight watchers

this is me today, 3 months into weight watchers and about a 12 pound weight loss (yes, I did take the picture in the bathroom)