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Well it took me like 5 months, but I finally lost my first 10lbs! Go me.  I am very happy and because of my first mini goal has been reached I have no reset my mini goal.  I hope that everyone is doing well!

Turns out my scale has been dying a slow death.  I’d like to think it’s from my daughter throwing it around the bathroom as opposed to the weekly abuse from my weigh in.  Still following points, but unable to track my weight. 

I just don’t get “dieting”!  I don’t even know where to begin.  We all have different body types and different metabolisms.  Except those who have that so called new skinny gene.  I have always wondered why our schools and doctors don’t go beyond teaching us the basic food groups! How vague can they really be?  I can remember foods class/Home Ec.  I’ll never forget learning how to make pizza! What great use of those food groups!  I really wish that society went beyond the basic.  Teach people about their foods, the healthy options out there and how to use them in your daily life.  I am sorry but we can’t live off of salad! That just sets you up to fail.  If were taught about these options, chances are we’d be a lot healthier.  our whole lives we spent eating the wrong things and 10, 15 years later we look at the current us and think…how did I get this big, or gain this much weight?  Then the viscious cycle begins, diet, fail, diet and then fail.    The moment we eat something that is “bad” we beat ourselves up and give up.  Hopefully it’s not for good, but it’s still a set back.

Another thing that makes me angry is how our insurance works.  If I just gain those extra 25 lbs I will be considered “obese” thus opening the doors for gastric bypass or medical intervention.  However, seeing a nutritionist…nope that’s not covered, sorry not an option.  Again, things seem a bit backwards here.    There is NOTIHNG wrong for medical intervention for those who need it.  But I think that it would have saved everyone pain and suffering if it could have been prevented ahead of time.

Bottom line. I am just tired of being “fat” and feeling “fat”.  I know that I am the one responsible for my weight gain.  I made the choice to go back for second helpings, etc.  It’s so hard to get on track.  But I am trying a new frame of mind. Instead of telling myself…it’s been almost 3 months and I haven’t even loss 10 lbs, I now tell myself…You’re almost there. Whooo hooo almost 10lbs! Taking a step in the right direction is better than not taking a step at all.  No more beating ourselves up.  Let’s teach our children better habits, continue educating ourselves on eating does and dont’s.

 I think that is enough for now.  Thanks for listening.

Wow, what a crazy summer this has been! I have been so busy that I have not even had the chance to keep up with my Slim buddies, blog or anything!  My daughter just turned one last Wednesday and we had her birthday party on Saturday the 25th.  it was a wonderful day and we couldn’t have asked for better weather.  Let me tell you, I ran and ran so much Friday and Saturday just to get everything done, I was so SORE on Sunday that I could hardly walk.  Foodwise, I did great! Not a lot of snacking and I didn’t even have a piece of cake!  However, I may have gained 1 lb or 2 from all the water in my cramped muscles.  We’ll see what the scale says this weekend.  This week is going to hopefully be the last busy week of the season. Tomorrow is my 26th B-day and I am going to dinner with my sister and cousin and then Thursday a group of girls are going out from work for dinner and drinks!  I am praying for strength and discipline. 

 Other than that, things are going great. Here is Madison’s 1 year pics

So I have 6 lbs to go to reach my first mini weight loss goal.  Over time I have gained a better understanding of how I work and what suites me best.  I am going to set 10lb weight goals because it’s easier to attain. I tried the big goals and have always set myself up for failure. But I am going to do it!  I was so excited this morning. I put on a pair of pants that I haven’t worn since my return from Maternity leave back in November and they fit so comfortably! I could have kissed myself!  Needless to say I was very happy.    Unfortunately I am in training all day with limited movement.  All day at the same desk doing nothing!  They provided lunch and it was super delicious. I did have some extra. I told myself a little extra or few calories or a meaningless dessert with a LOT more calories.  I SKIPPED dessert! YAY me.  Tomorrow we have a block party with lots of yummy food and drinks. Let’s hope that today’s motivation carries over into tomorrow. 

I hope that everyone is doing well! keep up the good work

Just wanted to report my weight loss and a general update.  Down three pounds but still trying to find my way as far as eating on the weekends.  Measurement wise I am down by the following 0.25″(leg), -0.5″ (arm), -0.5″(waist), -0.75″(hips)

just goes to show that no matter how small the loss it does make a difference.

Just attended a close friends wedding yesterday.  I am excited to report that counting my points did the trick. I was SO nervous about fitting into my bridesmaids dress. And I tried it on the night before, I didn’t want any false sense of security! Well the dress zipped RIGHT up. YAY for me.  I also weighed myself and I am happy to say that I gained about 9 oz if that.  that isn’t too bad.  I made sure to not drink my points away either.  Now that the wedding is done I have to find my next source of motivation!

So my husband and I go to the store this weekend to do a little shopping and I couldn’t have been more frustrated!  Both of us are trying to lose weight and it’s going okay but that is about the only thing that is okay.  The frustrating part begins with finding clothes that fit our body types!  It really makes me angry that manufacter’s assume that because the size clothes you have is higher it’s because you’re taller and you still have somewhat slender legs!  Sorry that is NOT everyone’s shape.  I am a shorter woman with short legs and “thick” thighs.  So in other words, I have to buy 2 sizes bigger just to fit my legs but then the waist is HUGE.  It just makes me feel worse to have to buy that bigger size! it doesn’t do much for your self-esteem not to mention your motivation when this happens over and over again!

Well so far things are going pretty well. I attribute a lot of the loss to drinking a ton of water!  Some Weight watchers habits can be heard to break. I have been down this road before though. I just have to keep doing my best and I know it can be done! 

I, like others, have had a constant battle with weight. Okay more with the loss than anything else.  I seem to have no problem gaining it.  I do so well and then wham i get in my own way! very frustrating. I want to lose weight for myself as well as for my child.  It’s very frustrating. I don’t want to live life on a diet. but it’s very hard to make a lifestyle change when you don’t know how.