I Hated March.

So far March has been a giant waste of time and effort. I weigh the same as last week. Which is about .(point)4 pounds less than 4 weeks ago. Bah!
I am guessing it's because of my lack of self control as far as eating. I go workout and tell myself I "deserve" that extra helping of _______________, or that I "deserve" a treat of some kind. I guess it's back to tracking... writing down every morsel that I put in my mouth.
We are half way done and I am not half way to my goal. Does anyone have a tapeworm I can borrow? I'll give it back. ;)
I hope I hit the 20 pound mark soon - maybe this last week of March will be good to me!!

Week 12

Just one pound lost this week. But I'll take it and be happy, and celebrate that I've reached the 20 pound mark. So many of those came at the beginning of this challenge, and so few recently. It makes me nervous about my ability to lose 20 more in the next three months. But for now, I'm really excited to reach this milestone.

I Think This Is Eleven Weeks In??

Yeah... it is.

I'm down 1.2 pounds. So, I lost the 2 pounds I gained 2 weeks ago. It's amazing to me that it piles on so quickly (even with working out) and it is so dang hard to lose!!!

I just want to say... and this may be a little too much info for some of you, so I apologize... but two things happen when I "diet".
#1 - My hair gets all dry and brittle. It's gross. It's because I don't eat enough delicious fats to lube it up. I think. So, I get a little coconut oil and gloss it up on the ends. It helps, some. If any of you see me and my hair looks fried OR greasy - please tell me!!
#2 - My digestive system gets all backed up. Even more gross than dry hairs. Seriously - I was at the point of using my 'post-baby stool softeners' to get things going. :) (See, a lot of info. Sorry. I'm not done.) I bought some Benefiber pills... not a lot of help. I was miserable. I felt like a lumpy turd. (A PETRIFIED-HARD lumpy turd.) Someone told me about Probiotics (you know the stuff in the green yogurt Jamie Lee Curtis talks about on TV... I can't remember the name of it. And because I got 2 hours of sleep last night, I don't have the energy to really think hard about it nor look it up) but I found it in pill form because I didn't want to waste my points (calories) on a yogurt I may or may not enjoy?? Halla-freakin-luia!!! It works.

So there ya have it. A successful week, a couple of tips and too much information from Sheral.
Have a great week ladies!!

Major Plateau

As predicted, I didn't lose anything this week. I really hoped for at least one pound lost, so I could say I'd reached the 20 pound mark. But, alas, I did not.

I really liked that blog that Tori sent. That woman is adorable and so positive. It made me want to sit down and make a list of the top ten reasons I feel good about what I've done so far. Then I need to make a list of ten things I'd like to do when I lose the rest of this weight. Maybe I'll post them when I get them done.

I am determined that this week be better. I mean, seriously, come on!

Food and wisdom. Or a lack thereof.

Food, in moderation, is a very, very good thing. And my mom is very, very good at making it. So... that makes it kind of unfortunate when she turns out a St. Patty's Day meal like this and I can't eat any of it:

Stupid wisdom teeth.

P.s. We like to pretend Chinese Chicken Salad is Irish. That's fine.

Emotional eating is and has always been my downfall.  These past two weeks are no exception.  Last week I lost nothing, this week one pound.  We have enjoyed beautiful and sweet experiences with my Mother as she is mostly in her hospital bed in what we call the "middle" room.  So many tender feelings right now.  We gathered round her bed on Thursday (My Dad and 5 sisters) and sang an old family favorite, "Down by the Riverside".  Her toe was tapping rhythm to the beat and she had the most pleasant expression on her face.  I have watched her eating habits change to liquids and small pieces of fruit, from her beloved chocolate, and macaroni and tomatoes.  It's interesting all the memories we have involving food, and I will continue making memories with my family.  In fact, I plan to enjoy all my favorites (hopefully in moderation) as long as I live!  So as we celebrate Brody's birthday today, I will enjoy every bite of cake, and say Mmmmmm!
p.s.  What month do we finish this? 

Inspiring

I came across this woman's blog via a mutual friend, and it made me smile because she is so enthusiastic about her weight loss journey. I thought I'd share to pump us all up (this is coming from someone who has consumed an entire pack of Oreos and a family size bag of Cheetos by herself this week...curse you, finals week):

http://thinnotfat.blogspot.com/


Also, I have to say that you weight loss ladies are looking great these days! Mom, you looked so fantastic when I saw you last month. And Sheral, your Facebook pictures are looking quite svelt these days. :) (Bev, I haven't seen you in a while, but I am sure you look great, too!)

Love,
Tori