I bought a new pair of jeans today....

IN A SIZE 8!!!!!!! oK...They are a bit hoochie mama-ish but they button and I love them! Ann Taylor Loft is my favorite new place to shop. I went back and bought two more pairs of pants. When I went to the lady and asked her if they ran big and that is why they were on clearance she was so sweet telling me not to be concerned with numbers. I had to fill her in! I wanted the size 8!!! I was 152.2 this morning! Now, if I can just not blow it on b-cake I will be ok!

I just realized...

I just realized that I have lost 10 pounds since I started this blog. WOW! I can really tell in my legs. I hate to say this but my thighs are not rubbing as much when I walk...aghh and Tim says he sees a difference in the whole body. I still have the muffin top and even though it does not stick out at much it is truly still there. I guess this weeks goal will be to add sit-ups to my stay a the gym. I also thought I might buy myself a pair of size 8 pants for my birthday and hang them in the bathroom to motivate me. We will see....

A great week!

It has been super busy here with me at school but I have been to the gym 4 days this week and stayed on points! I even resisted using my AP or flex points! I will have cake on my birthday though! Today the scale read 152.8!! I was in total shock and afraid to get back on again because it might say more! I am making progress! It is amazing how when you stay with the points AND exercise it does come off! I am quite proud of myself. I am hoping to get to 152 by Sunday so I can say I am 152 when I turn 33. I just might make my goal after all. Can you tell I am still in shock??

Week in Review

It has been a busy week so I have not been the best at posting. I am still at 154. 0 . I have not gained but not lost either. After all I have eaten that is pretty awesome. I am disappointed in myself for not doing better. The 153's are right there for the taking and I have let my lack of visits to the gym (only went twice) and bad food choices hold me back. I have had more control at meals and even at the movies today. It is true that if you just eat a little it really is enough. I am going to have a great week. Get back into the swing of my workout routine and see 153 or maybe even 152 on that scale! I would love to be 145 by the time school starts and if I am going to make that goal I better started!

still chugging

I have not had the best week. I am not making the best food choices and today was my first day at the gym. I did 45 minutes of fat burn on the treadmill. I felt so much better afterward. Now if I can stop eating the bad stuff I will be on my way. Today it was cookies but I know I will be stronger tomorrow! Scale is still at 154.8

Bad Day-

It is back to the gym tomorrow and back on the food plan. I didn't count today and I know if I did it would way over...getting back on the horse tomorrow.

154.8 This number says it all! I am so excited!!

I am making myself a t-shirt!

It will say "Ask me what size my pants are!" Today I bought three pairs of size 10 pants. Now to you skinny people that might not be a big deal but to my chubby rear end it was an awesome event that has not happened in over two kids!!! I hit 155.8 today and bought 3 pairs of size ten pants! It was totally awesome!!! I also did 40 minutes on the treadmill doing interval training. I walked at 3 miles per hour for 2 minutes and then ran at 6 miles per hour for 1. I did not know how much someone could sweat until today. My face looked like a total sunburn and I am sure I looked like a huge goob on the treadmill running but I do believe my thighs are not rubbing together as much when I walk and hey that is worth every awful minute!!

Breakfast-skipped-not sure why?

Lunch- pan cooked chicken, tons of veggies and a few potatoes

Snack-a mocha from quicktrip...I need to find out the points on this thing it was AWESOME!

Dinner-hamburger, cake and icecream

Here is a picture of me in my pants. I think I might wear them everyday for the rest of my life!

How long is long enough?

Weight today was 156.4 so I am feeling good. I got up and made it to the gym before my trip out with a friend. I did 25 minutes of the treadmill. Not the most time ever but it was what I had enough to do so I would not be late. Anyway....I was reading in a magazine how Kate Gossling does 1 hour and 15 minutes of cardio a day. Wow, I thought that is a lot. Then I was talking to my hair dresser tonight and she told me how she does the same amount. WOW! I have not been doing near enough. I thought it was 20 minutes a day 3 days a week. What is the right amount. Am I to do 45 minutes of circuit training and then another 30 on the treadmill?? I guess I will ask my trainer on Saturday. For now I know I am really enjoying the exercise and doing better on my food. I still can't get over the need for sugar but I guess time heals all wounds so I just need to keep working at it.
Breakfast-homemade mocha and muffin 6 points
Lunch-kids meal 12 points icecream 4 points
Snack-choc. chips 4 points aghhhh
Dinner grilled cheese sandwich 6 points
total 32 points

156.4!!! YEAH! finally we are getting somewhere!

Today I went to circuit training. I was sore still from Monday and REALLY did not want to go. I complained to myself all the way over there and told the ladies in the nursery to come and get me if B-man got fussy at all with hopes that they would. I had the same instructor as Monday and I like her so that helped and it turned out I really enjoyed class. Afterward I felt great. I am really starting to realize why people do this. There is a huge sense of accomplishment afterward and it really helps to fight the munchies when you remember climbing those stairs carrying weights. I just might be athletic after all!
Breakfast-tea, 2 pieces of toast, 1/2 cup of blueberries-3 points
Lunch-garlic cheese mashed potatoes that I had been staring at for 3 days! 6 points
Snack-fat free orange and cranberrry muffins 6 points
Dinner- 2 ribs, 4 fried green tomatoes, a few fries-12 points
desert-mocha from MCDonalds- had to come home and add more milk-it was gross! 4 points
33 points

Yoga and Pilates

This morning I did it! I walked into the Centrgy class and did not walk back out. Yes, I walked into the Power class last week and walked back out. I know, I know I am such a wimp. BUT today I stayed. Grabbed a mat and sat in the back. I was thinking to myself this really can't be all that bad. I had one of those pilates machine and I could do it with my eyes closed. I will do this class and then do 20-30 minutes of the treadmill. Well, once again I have to say Gold's and my 8 month PREGNANT instructor kicked my butt. I am starting to feel like that show where you have to say your not smarter than a 5th grader. My nana did remind me today that I have never been athletic and NEVER exercised for an extended length of time and I should take it slow. Ok...back to class. I have come to believe it is harder than the step or other classes since you have to do everything slow. The first time she shows you the movement you think "hey this is nothing." BUT when you do it as slow as a snail over and over and OVER again your body starts to freak out. My poor legs were shaking and sweat was literally dripping off my forehead onto my mat. (which by the way belonged to Golds so then I am thinking who else has sweated all over this thing. YUCK!!) At the same time my hands are sliding because they too are all sweaty. Man oh Man! After class I limped over, returned my mat and crawled to the car. I can never say I am not getting my $149 worth! I wonder what tomorrow holds in store for me.

Weight 157.2

Breafast-cup of juice and turkey sandwich-6 points

Lunch 1/2 turkey sandwich with cheese and pretzels-7

Dinner-Arbys roast beef 7

Desert-I wont lie I made smores again and I'm eating them as I type...14 points and worth every last calorie!!!

Good day!

Great day! It is amazing how when you go to the gym you have so much more power to say no the bad stuff. We went shopping this afternoon and I tried on some pants just for kicks. I could get the 11's buttoned but had one heck of a busted biscuit. haha. 13's were fine. I wanted to try on real sized clothes but I just grabbed them on the way to the dressing room where M was tying on bathing suits.
Food Log for Today-
Breakfast-cherries, tea and bread-3 points
Lunch-1 1/2 pieces of pizza and cherries-8 points
Dinner-Arby's beef and cheddar 10 points
Desert 3 graham crackers 3 points
total 24 way under total! And no activity points used!! Go Andrea!!
We will see what the scale says in the am!

Got to love that post workout weigh in! :)

I know it is simply the water I sweated off as the gym kicked my butt again today BUT before I jumped in the shower the scale said 156.6. It won't last but it will help me to walk away from those pastries!

AGHHHHH! I ate so much today!

Well we had a relaxing day at home today and I ate all day long. I am so mad at myself. I know better than to walk through this kitchen time after time. I am actually sad I did not workout today but I felt like it would be better to stay and visit with my Nana. Today's points are at 43 so I am already down 11 flex points for the week. I wish I could say we had a great pasta meal and that took all my points but it was more bites of pastries and smores that did it. I was 158 this morning but who knows what it will be tomorrow. I do know for a fact I will be at that gym at 10:00 for class!

Saturday

I have had a great 2 days. I did not make it to the gym on Friday but I knew it would be ok since today I did my first 5k. Now I didn't run BUT I did carry my little one in the front pack so that was like carrying weights so I feel good about it! I actually really enjoyed the whole process and can't wait to try another one. It was also nice to do it together as a family. Yes, we got plenty of looks but what a great way to get healthy together. On another note I did not do as well this afternoon with my food. My grandmother came today and I fell right back into the bad eating habits. She bring the good food...lots of breads and pastries. Since I can't eat chocolate this is the next best thing. I did not use any flex points this week I think I am still ok but I don't have high hopes for the scale in the morning. Today I am at 157.8.

Breakfast-cereal and milk 8 points

Snack-nectarine after race (while kids ate Oreos!!) 2 points

Lunch- turkey sandwich with cheese on awesome 5 point bread and a banana 12 points

Dinner-veggies and chicken breast-4 points

Tasting of potatoes while cooking-2 points

28 points

Breads and pastries plus a brownie while make deserts!! 16 points! AGHHH! I could have gone to McDonald's and had a happy meal for that!!

total 32 points plus 12 flex...I will do better tomorrow.

Whimp!

I did not get to post last night. B-man was super fussy and did not go down until almost 11. I went to the gym last night but ended up being late. B had to eat and he thinks all feedings are a buffet not a drive thru so it takes forever. I got to the gym almost 20 minutes late and I was to much of a whimp to go to class late so I headed upstairs to the elliptical. I take that as punishment since I HATE ellipticals. I did 30 minutes on that one and really would have done more if my feet had not hurt so bad. So much for the QVC tennis shoes. I am heading to Kohls tonight to get a new pair. Anyway I did 30 minutes on the elliptical and 30 minutes of weights by myself I might add. I was very proud of myself for going to the floor alone and doing all the different machines. I did dearly miss the other girls though. I have got to get it together and get there on time. :)
Weight 158.2
Breakfast-bagel with a bit of cream cheese-5 points
Lunch-Roastbeef with mustard on pumpernickel, 1/2 chicken finger that Tim made, 1 cup of orange juice.-9 points
Snack-55 goldfish-3 points
Dinner-Salad with two mini homemade hamburgers on it-6 points
Desert-2 brownies! 6 points ( just have to have something sweet at some point!)
total 29 points

Not the best food day.

We went to the pool today with a bunch of friends and had a blast. My mistake was letting myself get to hungry and after I got the baby settled back at home I ended up eating 2 pieces of pizza and 2 icecream cookie sandwiches. I am not over my points but it made for slim pickens tonight at dinner. The good news is I went to the gym tonight and did 45 minutes of cardio on the treadmill. That has helped with my hunger and made me feel a bit better about the HUGE snack. Weight this morning 158.2. I am sure it because I did not drink enough water yesterday!
Points for today

Breakfast-Cereal, Milk and a piece of cheese while making the lunches for today-7 points

Lunch-Spinach salad, pork, onions, tomatoes and green beans, yogurt- 8 points

Snack-2 pieces of pizza and the dreaded two icecream sandwiches- 19 points!!!

• 34 points total

I will most likely have a glass of juice and call it a night! I am pooped!

OWWWWW! My whole body hurts!

Well to say I am sore would be an understatement. I hurt all over but I was 158 today! I have not been 158 in over a year and maybe even 2. I was proud on that scale this morning. I know the scale will slow down soon. Muscle weighs more than fat so I need to be ready but for now I will take every pound I can get! The trainer today was great and I even did push-ups and sit ups that I was sure I was not going to be able to do. Today was a great day and I am actually excited to go back tomorrow!
Food Tracker

• Breakfast Special K and milk with a piece of pumpernickel bread- 7 points
• Snack-1 cup of blueberries- 1 point
• Lunch-Salad with pork, onions, tomatoes, green beans-6 points
• Desert-2 cookie with icecream -5 points
• Snack-one snack size bag of Doritos-3 points
• Dinner-two pieces of pizza with peperoni-9 points
• Desert-1/2 cup icecream- 3 points
• AP points 3
• Total for day-34 points ( I used two AP points since I am only to have 32 points a day!)

not bad...lets see what the scale says tomorrow!

My first class-circuit training!

I told H I would not blog about our trip to the gym but I guess I lied. Gold's Gym kicked my ASS today. Yes, I know that is not the best word to use but hiney, bottom or butt do not fit what happened today. I went to the personal training class today and was lucky enough to have a friend join me. I figured it would be a great way to start out-not to much cardio like step or cycle. It has been after all a good 10 months since I have done ANY kind of exercise and to truly be honest I really didn't do much before that. So anyway....I got myself up and to class on time. Dropped off the three kids at the nursery and even bought a water (what was I thinking not bringing one!). The class began and I was ready. H and I were partners and we had 7 stations to complete. You were to do each for 1 minute and then switch. Ok...how bad can this be right??? Oh Sweet Heavens!! We started with jumping jacks, not regular ones, ones with 10-15 pound weights in each hand. I should have known at that point I was a whimp. H had told me weeks before she would run and push the double stroller in her neighborhood. Run! To quote K.F. I could only run 3 miles if the popo (I love this new word!) were chasing me and in reality I am pretty sure I would just go ahead and let them catch me! I was making progress through all 7 stations and even made it through the second round. We had an excellent trainer who would come by and encourage us all. The only thing I could not get over was when we did squats (with big honking weights of course!) she would say we had to sit like we were on the toilet. Now if any of you know me you know I have issues with the whole D word and potty talk but I forged ahead. Then the third round hit and about the 4th station I starting seeing spots. Here is Super Woman beside me with the 25 pound weight and me with a 10 and I am getting sick. I drank some water and wiped the mass amounts of sweat off my forehead. I swear I have not sweated like that since...I don't know...maybe highschool! Then I was getting dizzy. All I could think of was how embarrassed I was going to be when I passed out or threw up in the middle of this big fancy gym. I ended up sitting down right there simply because I knew I could not make it to the bathroom. I put my head between my knees and wiped the dripping sweat off my head. I simply wanted to disappear! Thank goodness the class was over. All the other woman went to walk on the treadmill (can we say I am a COMPLETE whimp!) and I crawled to the daycare to pick up my three babies and hide in my car with the air full blast to try and cool off. AGGHH...at least I didn't pass out. Right?? I made it home and am now a mer 5 hours later very sore BUT I will be back tomorrow! I am going to get this weight off no matter what!

• My food points for the day!
• Breakfast 2cups Special K 1 cup milk-6 points
• Lunch spinach salad (it was huge since spinach is free!) sauteed onions, tomatoes, garlic and snap beans with 1 cup chicken breast-6 points
• Desert-I deserved it today!! 4 cookies and 1 cup of icecream to make 2 icecream sandwiches-10 points
• Snack-1 cup of orange juice and 1 cup of blueberries- 3points
• Dinner I am not sure of yet, I have 10 points left and I think I earned 2 ap points today-I ought to get something for all that sweat!
• Weight this morning 159.8

The journey begins....

To stop myself from whining on my real blog, the one meant to tell about my children and family I am starting this weight loss blog. I have been reading a WW blog from more than a year now and really enjoyed seeing this mom of three fight her way back from baby weight. She posts her points, activity, and just ups and downs of the day. It is not that I think what I have to say is so interesting that anyone will actually read this blog it is more that I need to be accountable to myself to list these things and thing about what I have done for the day. Well see how long it lasts.....