Happy Friday... Well let me bring you up to date on this crazy week that I've had... First of all as many of you know I started a new job on Wed. at a company called Saladworks. Its been a fun 3 days so far... and the best part is that all I've eaten these past few days is SALAD !!!
You think that I lose weight??? Today I walked almost 10,000 steps as I was touring stores with a fellow business consultant and we walked the Cherry Hill mall.. Now for those of you who have not had the pleasure of visiting the Cherry Hill Mall... they are in the process of remodeling, so when you want to reach the food court you are walking for miles... When you finally reach the food court you are famish, so hence.. a SALAD is outstanding...
So with all the walking that I have been doing the last few days, the long drive to Pennsylvania everyday and only eating 3 meals a day, and enjoying a balance breakfast, lunch and dinner.. you know what??? Think I will be celebrating my success of losing those pounds very soon....
So here you go.. you are all up to date with what's been going on... I am looking forward to a weight in tomorrow.. as my pants are falling off and I know for sure that I have dropped a few pounds.. Hoping that I can share that great news with you tomorrow...
Enjoy your weekend !!!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Day 334 - Dec. 2, 2008
Hello... yes I know if has been a very long time... too long since I've blogged... Honestly there is no excuse. I don't even know what to say.. Except of course I hope that all of you had a wonderful "Thanksgiving".
So where do I start... Do I start with the lecture that I got from a dear friend who told me to stop all the baloney and start doing... Here words went something like... " you know you can write up a storm, and share all these great tools and websites, and you share all these wonderful things that you learn, but what about action... Take action.. what are you doing... You are blah, blah , blah and nothing... where are you today from 334 days ago.. No where different.. Yeah you learned a lot, but so what.. what did you do with all that information you learn.." - cindy mason
Well you know what she is right... I can write and write, and unless I do... nothing will change.. I won't lie, I learned a lot about what I am doing wrong, but did that change my habits.. no of course not.. did I start drinking more water, or walking.. no of course not.. there is no one else to blame except me.. What can I say - nothing honestly... she is 100% on the money...
So what does that mean for me... a new year is soon approaching.. a year of blogging and nothing new to share in my success.. Yeah I lost 30 pounds but I fell short of where I wanted to be by the end of this year... So where do I go from here...
Well one thing is to realize that I cannot make such a big audacious goal.. I need to take little steps that will become habits and make a last impact.. So in that I have changed my thinking about water consumption and understand the importance in weight loss.. I have started moving a bit more.. and with a new job in just hours... the next 5 weeks will be more moving than I care for... but in the long run it will be great for me...
Eating habits.. as I am eating ask myself if this is what I really need and don't deprive myself of the food that I love.. just need to manage how much I eat.. and I do that already...
So with that said.. as I embark on a new chapter in my life... ( New job in a salad place - think it might help?) I am also making that re commitment that the next time you see me you will say... wow she is following thru on her commitment...
So until then keep coming back here to check up on me, and I promise this time I won't let myself down, as I need to do this for me......
Make it a great day !!!
So where do I start... Do I start with the lecture that I got from a dear friend who told me to stop all the baloney and start doing... Here words went something like... " you know you can write up a storm, and share all these great tools and websites, and you share all these wonderful things that you learn, but what about action... Take action.. what are you doing... You are blah, blah , blah and nothing... where are you today from 334 days ago.. No where different.. Yeah you learned a lot, but so what.. what did you do with all that information you learn.." - cindy mason
Well you know what she is right... I can write and write, and unless I do... nothing will change.. I won't lie, I learned a lot about what I am doing wrong, but did that change my habits.. no of course not.. did I start drinking more water, or walking.. no of course not.. there is no one else to blame except me.. What can I say - nothing honestly... she is 100% on the money...
So what does that mean for me... a new year is soon approaching.. a year of blogging and nothing new to share in my success.. Yeah I lost 30 pounds but I fell short of where I wanted to be by the end of this year... So where do I go from here...
Well one thing is to realize that I cannot make such a big audacious goal.. I need to take little steps that will become habits and make a last impact.. So in that I have changed my thinking about water consumption and understand the importance in weight loss.. I have started moving a bit more.. and with a new job in just hours... the next 5 weeks will be more moving than I care for... but in the long run it will be great for me...
Eating habits.. as I am eating ask myself if this is what I really need and don't deprive myself of the food that I love.. just need to manage how much I eat.. and I do that already...
So with that said.. as I embark on a new chapter in my life... ( New job in a salad place - think it might help?) I am also making that re commitment that the next time you see me you will say... wow she is following thru on her commitment...
So until then keep coming back here to check up on me, and I promise this time I won't let myself down, as I need to do this for me......
Make it a great day !!!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Day 314 - Nov 12, 2008
Happy Wednesday.. Here we are mid week.. and did we make any progress... NO !!! so what am I doing wrong.. Well let me share something that made so much sense to me:
“This diet will change your life!” You’ve heard that one before, haven’t you?
The problem is, these diets do not change your life, even if they do help you lose weight. They don’t change your life, because they don’t change your LIFE STYLE. When the diet’s over, you end up with the same habits and daily routines that caused the weight gain in the first place.
Dieting without a lifestyle change is like patching a flat tire!
I was introduced to SparkPeople.com to help me make that Life style change... It goes thru 4 stages and the first stage I am starting tomorrow... It's simply setting 3 small goals. ( Cindy you listening.. small goals to reward myself and not fail)
My goals are as follows: drink 8 80z glasses of water a day... Do 15 mins of exercise and write in my "food journal" every day... They are simple and achievable... So this week I will be following and blogging to let you know how I am doing in achieving my first week's goals...
If you get a chance go visit www.sparkpeople.com and join me in my quest for a new life style change...
See you there...!"
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Day 310 - Nov.8th 2008
Hello everyone... Here we are on the weekend.. I haven't weigh myself, so I can't share any successes with you, but I can share a a bit of wisdom that a dear friend shared with me... It went like this... She was yelling ( Ok holding me accountable) for not blogging daily and was concern about my posting goals which she felt were setting me up for failure.. Her comments were as follows:
I just read your blog, I see you have set a new goal ! Why do you put the pressure on so hard. You have the rest of your life to deal with these issues. Take the time to do it. Why put so much on your plate that you set yourself up for failure. I used to do that too. I have learned over the past few years to make tiny goals and when i meet them i REWARD myself. I find that when i do that and i take the time to enjoy the wins the losses just don't hurt as much. You have to live life and lets face it depriving yourself of things cant work for any length of time. Just learn to make the (better) choice each and every time. Life is to be lived and not just pushing thru the day to get to the next. So slow down and give yourself some slack enjoy each day as it comes and just make good choices !! (Cindy Mason)
Well talk about a wake up call.. If I take one day at a time I probably will make the right choices instead of looking at a big audacious goal... So what has this done for me... As I think about eating I ask myself what is this going to do for me... ? if it's not something beneficial, then I skip it... and look again.. Yeah it tough but at least I can say that I made a right choice...
So that is where I am today.... taking it one day at a time, and looking forward to a life of daily choices, and the power to choice is the greatest power we have... If I make the right choices on a daily basis I will get to April and be celebrating and I won't be disappointed..
Lesson learned. - Take it one day at a time and make the right choices... ENJOY !!
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Day 303 - Nov 1st, 2008
Well Hello everyone.. It's been a while since I've blogged.. Boy where do I start....
We had a wonderful time at my parent's 50th Wedding
Anniversary.... You can tell by the picture that the event was a huge success.... That's me and my Brother Joe...
My parents look awesome as well....
So where do I start with the reason I started this blogging thing.... My goal on January 1st 2008 was to lose 100 pounds by Dec 31st.. here we are on day 303 and only 62 days left till the end of the year and I am no where near my goal..
So I had to make a new goal and celebrate the 30 pounds that I took of to date...
My new goal is now April of 2009. there is no looking back.. Funny thing exchanging emails with my friend Rosie she mentioned to me that I can't give up.. That I came a long way and that I had accomplished so much.. Why turn back now... You know what Rosie.. you are 100% right.. She's been one of my many supporters who yells at me when I don't blog, or I am ready to run to McDonald's for some fries.. and she always reminds me that I am the one who's asked for that support.. Thanks Rosie...
So here we go.. April 1st 2009 it's only about 150 days away.... That's about 1/2 a pound a day... 10,000 steps a day and limiting my caloric intake to 1200 - 1400 a day.. can I do it... Oh yeah !!!
So on we go... Today Nov 1st 2008 I declare my new goal and here I come 70 pounds more.. ( yeah I will not thing that we have Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years to binge on..) Nope my goal is set and you will see.. I will make it this time around...
I'll be back.....
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Day 280- Oct 9th 2008
Wow, I can't believe it's day 280.. It seems just yesterday that I started to write about where I wanted to be by Dec 31, 2008... Time flies when you are having fun...
Well here I am in sunny California.. Saturday is my parent's 50th Wedding anniversary... One of my goals was to be at least 1/2 way through my weigh loss, but fell shy of that, but have learned a lot.. have gotten incredible advice and support, and that can only mean that it all comes down to lifestyle changes that will make a lasting effect...
As Rosie reminded me the other day... You didn't gain all you weight in one day.. don't expect to lose it that way either.. It takes work and commitment....
I will check back on Monday after a fun fill weekend... Be good...
Well here I am in sunny California.. Saturday is my parent's 50th Wedding anniversary... One of my goals was to be at least 1/2 way through my weigh loss, but fell shy of that, but have learned a lot.. have gotten incredible advice and support, and that can only mean that it all comes down to lifestyle changes that will make a lasting effect...
As Rosie reminded me the other day... You didn't gain all you weight in one day.. don't expect to lose it that way either.. It takes work and commitment....
I will check back on Monday after a fun fill weekend... Be good...
Monday, October 6, 2008
Day 277 - Oct 6th 2008
Well, well, well... you are probably wondering so did you lose anything this week.. and my answer would have to be.. "Well I really have no idea, you know why I didn't weigh myself and I already had breakfast, so that doesn't count.. will have to wait till tomorrow morning, and then I will update you...
Sorry... Tuesday is another day....
Be good and I will update you tomorrow.....
Sorry... Tuesday is another day....
Be good and I will update you tomorrow.....
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Day 275 - Oct. 4th 2008
Hello everyone... well one week from today it's mom and dad's 50th Wedding Anniversary... All details are in place... even my outfit.. My only regret is that I am not 50 lbs. lighter, but hey from the day I started my new life I have lost a total of 34 pounds. My goal had been to be at about 80 by this time, but with a broken foot for 6 weeks, that did not help....
I know that I had a few hiccups, and I've learn a lot.. One thing that I keep reading over an over is that without exercise.. I will never ever get to my goal, and then I will have to do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day to stay at my goal weight..
So see you can't say I didn't get anything out of it... I have my dear friends who read my blog constantly and ensure that I log my accomplishments and my failures... but so far it has all been a success... and that is due to all the knowledge that I have gotten from these past 10 months...
Well I will weigh myself in the morning, and see how things have gone, but my it is what it is... This week I was under the weather with the flu, and still trying to get over it... we'll see how it goes...
Talk to you Sunday !!!!
I know that I had a few hiccups, and I've learn a lot.. One thing that I keep reading over an over is that without exercise.. I will never ever get to my goal, and then I will have to do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day to stay at my goal weight..
So see you can't say I didn't get anything out of it... I have my dear friends who read my blog constantly and ensure that I log my accomplishments and my failures... but so far it has all been a success... and that is due to all the knowledge that I have gotten from these past 10 months...
Well I will weigh myself in the morning, and see how things have gone, but my it is what it is... This week I was under the weather with the flu, and still trying to get over it... we'll see how it goes...
Talk to you Sunday !!!!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Day 262 - Sept 21, 2008
Hello everyone... weigh in day today... Lost another 3 pounds.. Yippee... I am not down about the 3 pounds as there were 2 days in which I ate some Carbs.. Not much, but I did go over my allotment of 20 grams a day.. But hey a loss is better than a gain.. I know I am losing as my clothes are soooo lose..
So here starts week 4, and I am sticking with it... I got to say this is the first time that I am excited that I am looking forward to sticking with something... Don't let me fool you.. I do would do anything for a slice of pizza, or a bagel with cream cheese or even a plate of roasted potatoes.. But honestly, I can do without it as well. and that in itself is a miracle...
I will continue with my 20 grams of carbs a day, and work on losing at least another 10 - 15 pounds in the next 2 weeks.. Remember I have an engagement on the 11th that I need to look good for... Yep mom & dad's 50th wedding anniversary.. so off I am to make it happen...
Enjoy your week, and yes you too need to be good, and stick to your new healthy lifestyle... See you at the finish line...
So here starts week 4, and I am sticking with it... I got to say this is the first time that I am excited that I am looking forward to sticking with something... Don't let me fool you.. I do would do anything for a slice of pizza, or a bagel with cream cheese or even a plate of roasted potatoes.. But honestly, I can do without it as well. and that in itself is a miracle...
I will continue with my 20 grams of carbs a day, and work on losing at least another 10 - 15 pounds in the next 2 weeks.. Remember I have an engagement on the 11th that I need to look good for... Yep mom & dad's 50th wedding anniversary.. so off I am to make it happen...
Enjoy your week, and yes you too need to be good, and stick to your new healthy lifestyle... See you at the finish line...
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Day 255 - Sept. 14, 2008
WOO HOO !!! Lost 10 pounds in my first 14 days of ATKINS !!!!
I am really excited as this for some reason or another I have been able to stick with and really make it work for me... I have been staying within my minimum of 20g of carbs a day.. Getting a little tired of eggs every morning, but then again, better than a bagel with cream cheese....
So next step would be to increase my activity level.. Got to see what I can do to make this happen and start sticking to a regimen... I know walking is the best thing out there and anyone can do it.. but honestly ever since I broke my foot, it has been a little difficult for me to walk a long time.. so I will take it one step at a time...
I was going to jump to Phase 1, but decided to stick it out for another 2 weeks, as I would like to lose at least another 10 - 15 pounds in the next 2 weeks... let's see my parent's anniversary party is less than a month away.. so I need to get down a little more to make it happen.. Adding exercise will make it happen quicker.. I just need to learn to accept that and make the change..
Well I am excited that these first 2 weeks were fun and I am excited that I got thru them.. I am on a new high, and will continue to make it to my goal... 100 less by Dec. 31... See you at the finish line !!!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Day 252 - Sept. 11, 2008
Hello everyone....
Here I am on day 12 of my 14 day induction phase, and it's been going outstanding... I am not going to reveal how many pounds I've lost until Sunday to celebrate my second week total.. But this has been something that I myself am surprise that I have stuck with it... I'm so EXCITED !!
Just wanted to check in and let you all know I am still on track... Oh yeah and by the way 1 month from today is my Parent's 50th Wedding Anniversary. You know what that means.. I need to look GOOD !!!
Enjoy everyone.. will report back on Sunday with my total loss for 2 weeks.....
Here I am on day 12 of my 14 day induction phase, and it's been going outstanding... I am not going to reveal how many pounds I've lost until Sunday to celebrate my second week total.. But this has been something that I myself am surprise that I have stuck with it... I'm so EXCITED !!
Just wanted to check in and let you all know I am still on track... Oh yeah and by the way 1 month from today is my Parent's 50th Wedding Anniversary. You know what that means.. I need to look GOOD !!!
Enjoy everyone.. will report back on Sunday with my total loss for 2 weeks.....
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Day 248 - Sept 7th 2008
Hey hey... Had to share the great news... Lost 6 pounds this week... I am so excited...
Only need to get into that exercises thing... OK I will soon... promise...
Just wanted to share with all of you my success this week... Starting week 2 of Atkins and I am super charged !!! We all know the secret works... Here is a new way to say your affirmations daily!! Enjoy!
Only need to get into that exercises thing... OK I will soon... promise...
Just wanted to share with all of you my success this week... Starting week 2 of Atkins and I am super charged !!! We all know the secret works... Here is a new way to say your affirmations daily!! Enjoy!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Day 247 - Sept. 6, 2008
Well here we are on day 7 of my Atkins Diet... Let me tell you it's great.... I've been sticking to it 100%.. I cant' wait to weigh myself tomorrow, as I want to see what I've lost this week..
Let me share some moments this week that really tested my willpower and how I overcame them.
1) Last Wed. had a long ride into Pennsylvania and stopped at a Starbucks.. ordered my Americano and looked over at the pasty case and all of those pastries were calling out my name. The scones, the muffins, the bars.. you name it and it was calling out " Liz come and get it !!!" Well I stuck to my guns paid for my coffee and then got back into the car and grabbed my Atkins bar from my bag and enjoyed it with my cup of Coffee.... Accomplishment #1
2) Didn't have a chance to grab lunch the other day, so I stopped at McDonald's well could have ordered a #3 or even a #1 ( for those of you who are not McDonald's fanatics that would be a Quarter Pounder with cheese meal or a Big Mac Meal... instead I order a Salad with only lettuce, cheese and some bacon... No chicken which if I did order it, I probably would have ordered with crispy instead of grilled... Well I enjoyed my salad with a bottle of water and got.... Accomplishment #2..
3) Thursday night had a dinner engagement and didn't' know what to order. ( I am salad out) so I ordered a chop steak with steamed broccoli... YUM YUM.... again, no bread, no butter, no dessert.. just a glass of water with dinner.... ..TADA... Accomplishment #3
This weeks challenge will be a meeting I will be attending on Wed.... But I know I have so much support in my friends, that they will be right there to make sure I make the right choices... Right Rosie and Cindy... (Kim we'll see... )
Well tomorrow starts week 2 of my induction phase and I am really excited to weigh myself and see my Accomplishment #4 for this week...
Until Tomorrow...
Let me share some moments this week that really tested my willpower and how I overcame them.
1) Last Wed. had a long ride into Pennsylvania and stopped at a Starbucks.. ordered my Americano and looked over at the pasty case and all of those pastries were calling out my name. The scones, the muffins, the bars.. you name it and it was calling out " Liz come and get it !!!" Well I stuck to my guns paid for my coffee and then got back into the car and grabbed my Atkins bar from my bag and enjoyed it with my cup of Coffee.... Accomplishment #1
2) Didn't have a chance to grab lunch the other day, so I stopped at McDonald's well could have ordered a #3 or even a #1 ( for those of you who are not McDonald's fanatics that would be a Quarter Pounder with cheese meal or a Big Mac Meal... instead I order a Salad with only lettuce, cheese and some bacon... No chicken which if I did order it, I probably would have ordered with crispy instead of grilled... Well I enjoyed my salad with a bottle of water and got.... Accomplishment #2..
3) Thursday night had a dinner engagement and didn't' know what to order. ( I am salad out) so I ordered a chop steak with steamed broccoli... YUM YUM.... again, no bread, no butter, no dessert.. just a glass of water with dinner.... ..TADA... Accomplishment #3
This weeks challenge will be a meeting I will be attending on Wed.... But I know I have so much support in my friends, that they will be right there to make sure I make the right choices... Right Rosie and Cindy... (Kim we'll see... )
Well tomorrow starts week 2 of my induction phase and I am really excited to weigh myself and see my Accomplishment #4 for this week...
Until Tomorrow...
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Day 241 - August 31, 2008
Hello everyone.. I just wanted to share with you that my first day on Atkins was great !!! It's amazingly easy, and I feel great today..I didn't cheat, I drank my water, and I am full of energy.. I am just amazed at how I feel today... I won't weigh myself till next Sunday, as I want to see how 1 full week works.. and of course share those results with all of you...
So with this quick note.. day 1 down, and only 13 more to go on my induction phase !!
Did you get a chance to check out the website and review all the great recipes they have... Check it out...
http://www.atkins.com
Have a great day !!!
So with this quick note.. day 1 down, and only 13 more to go on my induction phase !!
Did you get a chance to check out the website and review all the great recipes they have... Check it out...
http://www.atkins.com
Have a great day !!!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Day 240 - August 30, 2008
Wow... I haven't blog for 2 whole weeks... I am ashamed... Dad hasn't complained, but Rosie and my friends have so I guess I need to stick with my promise that if I am going to blog everyday then I better..... OK OK I got your message...
Well during these last 2 weeks I lost 3 pounds.. Not much to hip hip hooray about, but then it's 3 pounds less than what I had before right?
I am looking at Sept, as the month of new beginnings... You know school starts, a new season is near, and my favorite time of the year is almost here.. I love to wear sweaters ( and not coats and scarfs and gloves yet...) but the warm cozy nights, the fresh air.. You know what I mean... apples, pumpkins, etc, etc......
So with that said, I did a lot of research on what is my issue and what I need to do to reach my goal. Consulted my physician and so starting Monday Sept. 1st I am going to start the Atkins Nutritional Approach. I have a 2 week plan and recipes to make sure that I stay on track. My doctor recommended to walk 30 minutes a day. Any form of exercise, but walking I can do...
Just recently a manager who works for me, lost a ton of weight and he used the Atkins approach and he looks great... When I spoke to my doctor about it, at first you know you think ok my god so much meat, etc.. but if you visit their website, you will see that you are eating net carbs of no more than 20 grams a day.. They have some incredible recipes and a very easy approach.. So let's see what happens in the next 2 weeks.. I should be down at least 15 pounds, and on my way to my goal of 100 by end of year....
I will (promise) keep updating every day or two to keep you abreast of how my new approach is going.. and will post my results... Visit http://www.ATKINS.com and see what the new Atkins Nutritional Approach is all about...
To our success !!!! Have a great weekend.. I will be back on Monday and start sharing my success !!
Well during these last 2 weeks I lost 3 pounds.. Not much to hip hip hooray about, but then it's 3 pounds less than what I had before right?
I am looking at Sept, as the month of new beginnings... You know school starts, a new season is near, and my favorite time of the year is almost here.. I love to wear sweaters ( and not coats and scarfs and gloves yet...) but the warm cozy nights, the fresh air.. You know what I mean... apples, pumpkins, etc, etc......
So with that said, I did a lot of research on what is my issue and what I need to do to reach my goal. Consulted my physician and so starting Monday Sept. 1st I am going to start the Atkins Nutritional Approach. I have a 2 week plan and recipes to make sure that I stay on track. My doctor recommended to walk 30 minutes a day. Any form of exercise, but walking I can do...
Just recently a manager who works for me, lost a ton of weight and he used the Atkins approach and he looks great... When I spoke to my doctor about it, at first you know you think ok my god so much meat, etc.. but if you visit their website, you will see that you are eating net carbs of no more than 20 grams a day.. They have some incredible recipes and a very easy approach.. So let's see what happens in the next 2 weeks.. I should be down at least 15 pounds, and on my way to my goal of 100 by end of year....
I will (promise) keep updating every day or two to keep you abreast of how my new approach is going.. and will post my results... Visit http://www.ATKINS.com and see what the new Atkins Nutritional Approach is all about...
To our success !!!! Have a great weekend.. I will be back on Monday and start sharing my success !!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Day 226 - August 16, 2008
Well here it is... August 16, and I am a little down.. Not where I wanted to be on this date... I was doing so good before breaking my foot, and it seems that it has taken me a lot longer to get back on track..
During the course of these last few weeks I've tried everything... Low fat, Low carb, cereal diets, u name it I've tried it.. so what can I say.. I tell myself that tomorrow will be a new day, but unless you are overweight. you have no idea how hard of a challenge it is to make changes in your life.
I know what I want, I know I can do it... but it's the inner voice that has so much strength over me that I cannot, really cannot believe it that I cannot get over this...
In less than 2 months my parents celebrate their 50th Wedding anniversary and I really had my mind set that on that day I would hear a lot of WOW's... what I need now is some miracle to make it happen... But I am determine to make a change, and even if it is small steps.. they will be lasting ones.
I realized there are things that I was doing consistently that I stopped doing:
1. Journal all I ate
2. Blogging
3. Exercising ( not walking lately even thought I did a mile and 1/2 and I felt great)
So as you can see if I just go back to what I was doing right, then I will be able to reach my goal...
So with that said..
Mom & Dad.. I will have everyone saying WOW in Oct !!!
( just in case you were wondering the 30 pounds I lost thankfully I have not regained back.. so at least that is good !
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and I will be back on Monday !!
During the course of these last few weeks I've tried everything... Low fat, Low carb, cereal diets, u name it I've tried it.. so what can I say.. I tell myself that tomorrow will be a new day, but unless you are overweight. you have no idea how hard of a challenge it is to make changes in your life.
I know what I want, I know I can do it... but it's the inner voice that has so much strength over me that I cannot, really cannot believe it that I cannot get over this...
In less than 2 months my parents celebrate their 50th Wedding anniversary and I really had my mind set that on that day I would hear a lot of WOW's... what I need now is some miracle to make it happen... But I am determine to make a change, and even if it is small steps.. they will be lasting ones.
I realized there are things that I was doing consistently that I stopped doing:
1. Journal all I ate
2. Blogging
3. Exercising ( not walking lately even thought I did a mile and 1/2 and I felt great)
So as you can see if I just go back to what I was doing right, then I will be able to reach my goal...
So with that said..
Mom & Dad.. I will have everyone saying WOW in Oct !!!
( just in case you were wondering the 30 pounds I lost thankfully I have not regained back.. so at least that is good !
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and I will be back on Monday !!
Monday, August 4, 2008
Day 214 - August 4th 2008
Hello everyone... WOW... it's been 14 days since I logged in... since then I have been to Florida, enjoyed a few days in the sun and of course had fun... Now back to reality and work and getting ready for a stressful time as the end is near at BP.
This past weekend I got caught up with reading the book, "Crack the Fat-Loss Code." by Wendy Chant. I got to say, I found my answer to understanding my weight gain, and the many things I am doing wrong.. as well as understanding how the human body works.. This book is well worth a read... I recommend it very highly.. It very well written in that it is easy to understand the role that Proteins, Carbs and Fats play in our bodies...
I am looking forward to my weigh in tomorrow, as well as my "Birthday." Yep August 5th is my birthday... and I am looking forward to doing the first week of Crack the Fat-Loss Code and sharing the results with you..
I am planning to blog each day so that you can understand how the the Crack the Fat-Loss Code works...
Until tomorrow...
This past weekend I got caught up with reading the book, "Crack the Fat-Loss Code." by Wendy Chant. I got to say, I found my answer to understanding my weight gain, and the many things I am doing wrong.. as well as understanding how the human body works.. This book is well worth a read... I recommend it very highly.. It very well written in that it is easy to understand the role that Proteins, Carbs and Fats play in our bodies...
I am looking forward to my weigh in tomorrow, as well as my "Birthday." Yep August 5th is my birthday... and I am looking forward to doing the first week of Crack the Fat-Loss Code and sharing the results with you..
I am planning to blog each day so that you can understand how the the Crack the Fat-Loss Code works...
Until tomorrow...
Monday, July 21, 2008
Day 200 - July 21, 2008
Welcome to DAY 200... - July 21, 2008
Wow can you all believe this... 200 days ... 200 Days ago I made a commitment to change my lifestyle and start living healthier... 30 pounds later I am not where I wish I was, but I am glad I at least got 30 pounds lighter..
This past week, was a little challenging... but at the same time I has some successes.
Successes.
- Drinking a minimum of 64oz of water a day
- Walking a minimum of 3000 steps a day
- Enjoying a healthy breakfast
- Not eating at least 3 hours before going to bed...
Now all of you know those have been major challenges for me, and I've made them habits... Much of the success has been to keep a daily email journal with Rosie my friend and peer who is also trying to make a change in her lifestyle. We decided to email or goals and at the end of the day share our success and our weaknesses.. So that made me a little more aware of what I was doing...
I am weighing in tomorrow, as last week I did not... and I am looking forward to it... I feel like I made some big strides this week, and I am excited to step on the scale.
So do whatever it takes to make small steps to reach your big goal.. It's the little changes that will last a lifetime... Have a great Monday.. as here in the east we've been going thru a terrible heat wave which has made walking and breathing outside unbearable.. Enjoy !!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Day 192 - July13, 2008
Hello everyone... Sorry I didn't blog on Tuesday... But I did step on the scale, and I was ecstatic that I stayed the same after 6 weeks of not moving... Just goes to show that I did eat properly, but was not able to do the exercise like I wanted too.. But staying the same weight.. Oh thank GOD !!!
So here goes.. Now I have only 5 months left to reach my goal, so what does that mean...Well I need to get back on the band wagon and do what I have to do to reach my goal of 100 less by the end of the year..
My first goal is that I have to start moving.. Yep I need to get back to walking and doing some exercises to build my muscle.... My second goal is to go back to writing in my journal every morsel I put into my mouth..
So there we go... back on track and with a clear vision of my final goal.. 5 months is not that bad.. BUT I WILL BE 100 LESS BY DEC 31st, 2008 !!
See you at the finish line !!!!
So here goes.. Now I have only 5 months left to reach my goal, so what does that mean...Well I need to get back on the band wagon and do what I have to do to reach my goal of 100 less by the end of the year..
My first goal is that I have to start moving.. Yep I need to get back to walking and doing some exercises to build my muscle.... My second goal is to go back to writing in my journal every morsel I put into my mouth..
So there we go... back on track and with a clear vision of my final goal.. 5 months is not that bad.. BUT I WILL BE 100 LESS BY DEC 31st, 2008 !!
See you at the finish line !!!!
Monday, July 7, 2008
Day 186-July 7th, 2008
Hello everyone, hoping everyone had a great 4th of July weekend... Hopefully no one ate too many hamburgers and hot dogs...potato salad, yada, yada, yada.....
Me Nope !!! None of that... Thankfully I was good all weekend..
Actually purchased the batteries for my scale, and I am looking forward to stepping on it tomorrow...
I am walking so much better, so I am looking to start my walking regime again next week... Should be 100% by then...
Purchased a new book this weekend, as you know my goal is to learn as much as I can going thru this new healthy life style goal... The new book is called: " Crack the Fat-Loss Code by Wendy Chant. She actually has a website you can visit and understand how her theory works..
http://www.joinforeverfit.com
I will keep you updated... I will check in tomorrow in order to celebrate my loss for the last few weeks....
Enjoy your day, and check back tomorrow....
Me Nope !!! None of that... Thankfully I was good all weekend..
Actually purchased the batteries for my scale, and I am looking forward to stepping on it tomorrow...
I am walking so much better, so I am looking to start my walking regime again next week... Should be 100% by then...
Purchased a new book this weekend, as you know my goal is to learn as much as I can going thru this new healthy life style goal... The new book is called: " Crack the Fat-Loss Code by Wendy Chant. She actually has a website you can visit and understand how her theory works..
http://www.joinforeverfit.com
I will keep you updated... I will check in tomorrow in order to celebrate my loss for the last few weeks....
Enjoy your day, and check back tomorrow....
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Day 181 - July 2nd 2008
Hello everyone.... Happy 4th of July..... a few days early but none the less hope you all have a great weekend...
Well I know you are all wondering.. so have you jumped on the scale Liz.. and of course the answer is no.. My real reason is that I have been under the weather these last few days.. really very tired.. My arms have been hurting right at the elbow.. Think it has something to do with the crutches and all the force that I put on them for a few weeks... I am feeling a little better today, doctor order some Motrin and not doing any excessive work.. My foot is getting much much better, so with that said today I did a little walking more than I would normally do, and no lie it still hurts as I still have a fracture that is healing little by little, but way better than I was a week ago..
I am looking to go buy the batteries tomorrow for my scale, and then I will jump on to see how that needle has move... I am positive it was down.. I need all of you to think the same...
With that said I will bid goodbye for today, as I am really tired.. enjoy your weekend....
Well I know you are all wondering.. so have you jumped on the scale Liz.. and of course the answer is no.. My real reason is that I have been under the weather these last few days.. really very tired.. My arms have been hurting right at the elbow.. Think it has something to do with the crutches and all the force that I put on them for a few weeks... I am feeling a little better today, doctor order some Motrin and not doing any excessive work.. My foot is getting much much better, so with that said today I did a little walking more than I would normally do, and no lie it still hurts as I still have a fracture that is healing little by little, but way better than I was a week ago..
I am looking to go buy the batteries tomorrow for my scale, and then I will jump on to see how that needle has move... I am positive it was down.. I need all of you to think the same...
With that said I will bid goodbye for today, as I am really tired.. enjoy your weekend....
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Day 177 - June 28th 2008
Hello everyone... Happy Weekend....
Well I bet you are wondering why I have not written as to how much weight I loss while in my cast... well the truth is I did not weight myself, cause the day I stepped on the scale, the batteries went dead... can you imagine...?
I need to run to CVS to pick some up, but just been busy this week, work, meetings, getting use to walk again, has really been a burden.. this is not an excuse, but I am still struggling in walking correctly..
Well what I have been doing is some reading.. I purchased a book call Secrets of a Former Fat Girl.. Her secret..easy didn't have to spend the $15 on the book.... Her secret was to incorporate an EXERCISE ROUTINE in everyday...
She started with Jazzercise..then started to run... She gives many recommendations, but her favorite was running.. She set goals everyday, gives some great tips as to whatever you are doing to do it should be on your way to or from work, as once you get home you will never go again. I agree.. She also suggest that the best time is in the morning.. My problem I love to sleep... and in the afternoon I am too tired.. so I need to figure out how to incorporate this into my schedule.. which is her other tip.. Jot it down in your organizer.. Make a date with yourself..
But the answer is EXERCISE.. move, move, move... of course she ate less, but really did not do anything to cut back on her favorite foods, just ate less of them and looked for alternate ways of making her favorites to less fattening..
So I guess what I am telling you all is that no matter what I read or what I research the answers are clear... Eat less and Exercise more.. That will help me attain my goal.. Now if I can only get back to walking normal so I can continue to walk like I use too.. I was starting to enjoy it.. And I have walking buddies in Rosie and Lauren.. so Ladies let's start making some dates...
I will get back on Tuesday and let you know how I did overall on my weight loss.. Enjoy your weekend !!
Well I bet you are wondering why I have not written as to how much weight I loss while in my cast... well the truth is I did not weight myself, cause the day I stepped on the scale, the batteries went dead... can you imagine...?
I need to run to CVS to pick some up, but just been busy this week, work, meetings, getting use to walk again, has really been a burden.. this is not an excuse, but I am still struggling in walking correctly..
Well what I have been doing is some reading.. I purchased a book call Secrets of a Former Fat Girl.. Her secret..easy didn't have to spend the $15 on the book.... Her secret was to incorporate an EXERCISE ROUTINE in everyday...
She started with Jazzercise..then started to run... She gives many recommendations, but her favorite was running.. She set goals everyday, gives some great tips as to whatever you are doing to do it should be on your way to or from work, as once you get home you will never go again. I agree.. She also suggest that the best time is in the morning.. My problem I love to sleep... and in the afternoon I am too tired.. so I need to figure out how to incorporate this into my schedule.. which is her other tip.. Jot it down in your organizer.. Make a date with yourself..
But the answer is EXERCISE.. move, move, move... of course she ate less, but really did not do anything to cut back on her favorite foods, just ate less of them and looked for alternate ways of making her favorites to less fattening..
So I guess what I am telling you all is that no matter what I read or what I research the answers are clear... Eat less and Exercise more.. That will help me attain my goal.. Now if I can only get back to walking normal so I can continue to walk like I use too.. I was starting to enjoy it.. And I have walking buddies in Rosie and Lauren.. so Ladies let's start making some dates...
I will get back on Tuesday and let you know how I did overall on my weight loss.. Enjoy your weekend !!
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Day 170 - June 21, 2008
Wow 170 days... Can you believe this... more than 6 months have gone by since I started this new journey into becoming healthy and reaching my goal of losing 100lbs. by Dec 31, 2008...
To start, the doctor finally took of my cast... I am a little soar, but it will get better in a few days.. So I will need to wait a few days before I go back to my normal routine of walking every day...
Recently on the Today Show ( my goal is to be on this show) this lady lost over 242 pounds by just cutting back on calories and walking... walking... walking.... read her inspiring story here...
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/21627769/?pg=2#TDY_Joy_Fit_Club_MAIN_Apr08
My goal is to one day have my story there.. and jumping for joy that I reached my goal...
On Friday I got reminders from Dad and Rosie that I have not kept up with my Blog... then I get a call on Saturday from Bill and Ana with the same comments.. OK... OK... I got out of my routine with this foot thing, and I just gave excuses for everything, but as Rosie stated... "You are the one who wrote this blog in order to be held accountable.. " Well that put me right back in my place...
So as I start on a new week, I will weigh myself in on Tuesday morning, prior to my power breakfast with Rosie and Kim.. I will be back on Tuesday to share my success these last 5 weeks, and hey I am positive.. I know I lost weight, so I can't wait to share on Tuesday with all of you...
By the way here is a new tool that I have started to use... http://www.calorieking.com
I just purchased the book which has become my greatest new companion as it yells at me when I go over my caloric intake... The website is full of great resources and tools that you can use.. The tool that calculates the number of steps you need to match any form of exercise is a great tool. Just log on and go to resources and tools. Check it out... It's a great tool....and only $7 A MONTH...
To start, the doctor finally took of my cast... I am a little soar, but it will get better in a few days.. So I will need to wait a few days before I go back to my normal routine of walking every day...
Recently on the Today Show ( my goal is to be on this show) this lady lost over 242 pounds by just cutting back on calories and walking... walking... walking.... read her inspiring story here...
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/21627769/?pg=2#TDY_Joy_Fit_Club_MAIN_Apr08
My goal is to one day have my story there.. and jumping for joy that I reached my goal...
On Friday I got reminders from Dad and Rosie that I have not kept up with my Blog... then I get a call on Saturday from Bill and Ana with the same comments.. OK... OK... I got out of my routine with this foot thing, and I just gave excuses for everything, but as Rosie stated... "You are the one who wrote this blog in order to be held accountable.. " Well that put me right back in my place...
So as I start on a new week, I will weigh myself in on Tuesday morning, prior to my power breakfast with Rosie and Kim.. I will be back on Tuesday to share my success these last 5 weeks, and hey I am positive.. I know I lost weight, so I can't wait to share on Tuesday with all of you...
By the way here is a new tool that I have started to use... http://www.calorieking.com
I just purchased the book which has become my greatest new companion as it yells at me when I go over my caloric intake... The website is full of great resources and tools that you can use.. The tool that calculates the number of steps you need to match any form of exercise is a great tool. Just log on and go to resources and tools. Check it out... It's a great tool....and only $7 A MONTH...
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Day 161 - June 12, 2008
Hello, I know I promised to write every 2 days... But.. OK no BUTS !!! that's the reason I usually am not success in my weight loss, since I always have a but... But you don't understand...But there was a reason...But, But, But... I was reading the other day that procrastinators are lazy people.. Well HELLO out there, I am the biggest procrastinator, and well I guess that means I am lazy.. so how do I change that... Well for one thing I need to change my way of thinking about my goals and where I want to be in 6 months... Yeah the last 4 weeks have been a setback, but the only thing that should be on hold is my weighs ins.. Actually I have to share that I have been pretty good in keeping with the plan. To say the least, clothes are fitting loose as well, I guess my biggest regret is that I cannot walk nor weigh in.. to really show myself that I have been good.
Lately is seems that all the headlines are about diets and weight loss.. Magazine covers - eat this and lose 15 lbs. Do this and lose 100 pounds by Labor Day !! There is so much information out there that you can have over kill. What's right , which plan do I follow... It's like grasping for straws.
Today I had the pleasure of doing lunch with all my peers from work. 2 of them ( Cindy and Valerie) have done a tremendous job in accomplishing their goals of getting healthy.. WOW. They both look awesome !! I have to hand it to both, they really set their minds to do it, and it really shows...
I realized something today (after flipping through a few magazines at the checkout stand in the supermarket) and that was that one thing you need to find is what works for you. You need to find what you can incorporate into your busy lifestyle and feel good about yourself.
Cindy loves to work out, she is at the gym at 5am.. I on the other hand am in la la land...
She enjoys yogurt, and eats mini meals to kick up her metabolism... Me I love frozen yogurt and at times forget that I didn't eat, which slows down the metabolism.
So I need to continue to educate myself and continue to work towards my goal, as I did lose 30 pounds and that was no small task... I need to continue and stay the course as Koukla would say !!!
With that said I was just wanted to share with something I read today which about the new Extreme South Beach Diet. research was done and they incorporated 2 things they added some turbo fat loss food and turbo fat loss walking and did you know you can increase fat burning by 300% with this simple exercise, and adding this food group. Purdue University found that if you incorporate into your diet 3-4 dairy servings ( low fat of course) into your daily intake it can increase fat metabolism enough to lose 10 pounds a year without dieting. ( Drink Milk)
Second the turbo exercise with increase fat burning by 300% was as easy as this:
1 - Walk at an easy pace - 5 minutes
2 - Go for a fast pace for 15 seconds
3 - Slow down for 30 seconds
4 - Alternate for 20 -30 minutes
if you do this every other day and push harder some days than others this will help kick start your fat burning.. Wow that is easy I can do that.. (once the cast comes off) but if that is all it takes I can do it...
They compared it to racing a car between stop lights. You accelerate and then slam on the brakes. You end up using a lot of extra fuel and at $4.00 a gallon well imagine what it will do to your weigh loss... So yep that is the trick.. I will be out there after the next few weeks doing it, so I can accelerate my weight loss.. I need to make up for past few weeks...
So on we go... I have my goal.. where are you today with yours??? Enjoy your weekend.. Talk to you Monday !!
Lately is seems that all the headlines are about diets and weight loss.. Magazine covers - eat this and lose 15 lbs. Do this and lose 100 pounds by Labor Day !! There is so much information out there that you can have over kill. What's right , which plan do I follow... It's like grasping for straws.
Today I had the pleasure of doing lunch with all my peers from work. 2 of them ( Cindy and Valerie) have done a tremendous job in accomplishing their goals of getting healthy.. WOW. They both look awesome !! I have to hand it to both, they really set their minds to do it, and it really shows...
I realized something today (after flipping through a few magazines at the checkout stand in the supermarket) and that was that one thing you need to find is what works for you. You need to find what you can incorporate into your busy lifestyle and feel good about yourself.
Cindy loves to work out, she is at the gym at 5am.. I on the other hand am in la la land...
She enjoys yogurt, and eats mini meals to kick up her metabolism... Me I love frozen yogurt and at times forget that I didn't eat, which slows down the metabolism.
So I need to continue to educate myself and continue to work towards my goal, as I did lose 30 pounds and that was no small task... I need to continue and stay the course as Koukla would say !!!
With that said I was just wanted to share with something I read today which about the new Extreme South Beach Diet. research was done and they incorporated 2 things they added some turbo fat loss food and turbo fat loss walking and did you know you can increase fat burning by 300% with this simple exercise, and adding this food group. Purdue University found that if you incorporate into your diet 3-4 dairy servings ( low fat of course) into your daily intake it can increase fat metabolism enough to lose 10 pounds a year without dieting. ( Drink Milk)
Second the turbo exercise with increase fat burning by 300% was as easy as this:
1 - Walk at an easy pace - 5 minutes
2 - Go for a fast pace for 15 seconds
3 - Slow down for 30 seconds
4 - Alternate for 20 -30 minutes
if you do this every other day and push harder some days than others this will help kick start your fat burning.. Wow that is easy I can do that.. (once the cast comes off) but if that is all it takes I can do it...
They compared it to racing a car between stop lights. You accelerate and then slam on the brakes. You end up using a lot of extra fuel and at $4.00 a gallon well imagine what it will do to your weigh loss... So yep that is the trick.. I will be out there after the next few weeks doing it, so I can accelerate my weight loss.. I need to make up for past few weeks...
So on we go... I have my goal.. where are you today with yours??? Enjoy your weekend.. Talk to you Monday !!
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Day 154 - June 5th 2006
Hello Everyone... Sorry I haven't been on for over 14 days, but in all honesty after hoping around all day my arms are exhausted and I do not want to sit here and type...
I have been watching what I eat, as I know that is what everyone is curious about... and I think I am getting a nice workout on my upper body as my arms are getting an incredible workout.. Imagine those crutches how they must feel with all this weight on them... My poor right foot is looking for some rest soon, as it has been holding all the weight... But I will tell you, this past week I have been putting weight on my left foot by doctors orders and I am starting to walk a little better...
I am sorry I didn't keep up with the BLOG, but I did get my little kick in the .....by not only my dad, but my friend and co worker Cindy.. she really yelled at me, as she thought I gave up... NO!!! I just needed some time to regroup, and hoping this will be off in the next two weeks, so I can go back to doing what I was doing in order to keep on track to be 100 less by end of year..
Hey by any chance did you get to catch the Oprah show the other day, she some incredible success stories, and it was all done with diet and exercise... WOW the transformations were incredible and it gave me a new found outlook as these people lost anywhere from 150 - 400 pounds.. Incredible...
Enjoy your weekend, and I will visit again in 2 days... Be good out there now!!
I have been watching what I eat, as I know that is what everyone is curious about... and I think I am getting a nice workout on my upper body as my arms are getting an incredible workout.. Imagine those crutches how they must feel with all this weight on them... My poor right foot is looking for some rest soon, as it has been holding all the weight... But I will tell you, this past week I have been putting weight on my left foot by doctors orders and I am starting to walk a little better...
I am sorry I didn't keep up with the BLOG, but I did get my little kick in the .....by not only my dad, but my friend and co worker Cindy.. she really yelled at me, as she thought I gave up... NO!!! I just needed some time to regroup, and hoping this will be off in the next two weeks, so I can go back to doing what I was doing in order to keep on track to be 100 less by end of year..
Hey by any chance did you get to catch the Oprah show the other day, she some incredible success stories, and it was all done with diet and exercise... WOW the transformations were incredible and it gave me a new found outlook as these people lost anywhere from 150 - 400 pounds.. Incredible...
Enjoy your weekend, and I will visit again in 2 days... Be good out there now!!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Day 141 -May 22, 2008
Hello Everyone...
Well for those of you who have not heard.... I fell on Tuesday morning and broke my left foot... 3 broken bones.. The crack was so loud there was nothing like it... I knew right away... Ouch !!!
So with that said, it looks like I won't be walking my 10,000 steps for at least 6 - 8 weeks. I now need to be more careful than ever as exercise which was difficult in the past will be more challenging... I know calorie intake wise will also need to be monitored very carefully as I do not want to take a step back... so with that said.. I can't weight myself for a few weeks, but I am working towards the day I take this cast off, that I will be lighter... That is my goal...
I will keep writing, I just won't be writing about how many pounds I lost, but more about what I have eaten in order to continue my weight loss...
Stay safe out there!!!
Well for those of you who have not heard.... I fell on Tuesday morning and broke my left foot... 3 broken bones.. The crack was so loud there was nothing like it... I knew right away... Ouch !!!
So with that said, it looks like I won't be walking my 10,000 steps for at least 6 - 8 weeks. I now need to be more careful than ever as exercise which was difficult in the past will be more challenging... I know calorie intake wise will also need to be monitored very carefully as I do not want to take a step back... so with that said.. I can't weight myself for a few weeks, but I am working towards the day I take this cast off, that I will be lighter... That is my goal...
I will keep writing, I just won't be writing about how many pounds I lost, but more about what I have eaten in order to continue my weight loss...
Stay safe out there!!!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Day 135 - May 16, 2008
WOW - How many days has it been... tooo long... so sorry.. so much going on...
Since I got back from California, it has been a rough go at getting back into the swing of things.. work that is, and it seems the days have just gone by so quick.. I can't believe it.. I also have found it so hard to get back into the swing of things.. I guess it was all the relaxation I took when I was in California.. It was hard to get back on line, to do email, and so on.....
BUT I"M BACK>>>
I just signed up for the challenge that Family circle started this month towards a New Healthy YOU !! no surprise that the challenge is to start walking and increase our steps by 2000 per week.. Well Hello how many times do I need to read that.. But I signed up.. you can too and join me in helping us reach our weigh loss goal.
www.familycircle.com/walk
I did weigh myself on Tuesday and I lost 1 pound.. After last weeks 5 / 1 was so disappointing, but I did do more exercise and funny thing I was reading and article today that stated that the worse thing you can do is exercise one week and then stop the next. Your body has to adjust itself, and before it can start to burn calories again you will have to get back up to the point of steps or whatever it was that you were doing prior to the break. So in my case there I was walking 30 minutes a day, 10000 - 13000 steps a day, and then I stop, my body needs to get back to that in order to do something like burn calories.. So the bad thing I am doing is I am all gun ho one week and then rest the next.... OH boy a big lesson learned..
On the Family Circle challenge they ask you to put a start date on the calender - circle it and start getting excited about the day you are going to start your challenge... self talk... key!!!
So my start day is Monday May 19, 2008...I will be very active for the next 21 days so that it will become a habit.. You have heard of that right that if you do something for 21 days straight it becomes a habit...
So I am off... Hope you sign up for the challenge too... By the way I just came across this new incredible product that is the world's greatest liquid multi vitamin and supplement It has zero calories, carbs and sugar.. It's a stress reliever, natural energizer, helps enhance memory...and so much more......please visit my website to learn more: http://www.shopgbg.com/maximumhealth.
Enjoy your weekend!
Since I got back from California, it has been a rough go at getting back into the swing of things.. work that is, and it seems the days have just gone by so quick.. I can't believe it.. I also have found it so hard to get back into the swing of things.. I guess it was all the relaxation I took when I was in California.. It was hard to get back on line, to do email, and so on.....
BUT I"M BACK>>>
I just signed up for the challenge that Family circle started this month towards a New Healthy YOU !! no surprise that the challenge is to start walking and increase our steps by 2000 per week.. Well Hello how many times do I need to read that.. But I signed up.. you can too and join me in helping us reach our weigh loss goal.
www.familycircle.com/walk
I did weigh myself on Tuesday and I lost 1 pound.. After last weeks 5 / 1 was so disappointing, but I did do more exercise and funny thing I was reading and article today that stated that the worse thing you can do is exercise one week and then stop the next. Your body has to adjust itself, and before it can start to burn calories again you will have to get back up to the point of steps or whatever it was that you were doing prior to the break. So in my case there I was walking 30 minutes a day, 10000 - 13000 steps a day, and then I stop, my body needs to get back to that in order to do something like burn calories.. So the bad thing I am doing is I am all gun ho one week and then rest the next.... OH boy a big lesson learned..
On the Family Circle challenge they ask you to put a start date on the calender - circle it and start getting excited about the day you are going to start your challenge... self talk... key!!!
So my start day is Monday May 19, 2008...I will be very active for the next 21 days so that it will become a habit.. You have heard of that right that if you do something for 21 days straight it becomes a habit...
So I am off... Hope you sign up for the challenge too... By the way I just came across this new incredible product that is the world's greatest liquid multi vitamin and supplement It has zero calories, carbs and sugar.. It's a stress reliever, natural energizer, helps enhance memory...and so much more......please visit my website to learn more: http://www.shopgbg.com/maximumhealth.
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Day 127 - May 8th 2008
Hello everyone... sorry I haven't blogged in the last few days, but as you know I was in California on Friday - Tuesday, and then you get home and it's back to reality and 200 emails... So I finally got a minute...
Well California was great... Like I said before I left I was watched by the hawks... but it was fun... Mom and Dad did everything they could to make sure I stuck within my calorie count on a daily basis... Even dinner was at Soup Plantation which was a large salad and soup bar.. Good food we need one of those out here in the east, too bad they only have them out west... Then on Sunday
Robert and Mary my aunt and uncle had a Cinco de Mayo/Mother's Day celebration and yes I could have gone overboard with the enchiladas.. but no we had grilled fish tacos, salad, tamales and fajitas, and I stayed cleared of the enchiladas... (Oh how that hurt... cheesy greasy, delicious enchiladas..)
The great news is that I weighed myself on Wed. and I lost 5 pounds... WOW that felt great !!!
Unto this week and again determined to lose another 3 - 5 pounds to keep on track..
Have a great weekend...Don't cheat!!
Well California was great... Like I said before I left I was watched by the hawks... but it was fun... Mom and Dad did everything they could to make sure I stuck within my calorie count on a daily basis... Even dinner was at Soup Plantation which was a large salad and soup bar.. Good food we need one of those out here in the east, too bad they only have them out west... Then on Sunday
Robert and Mary my aunt and uncle had a Cinco de Mayo/Mother's Day celebration and yes I could have gone overboard with the enchiladas.. but no we had grilled fish tacos, salad, tamales and fajitas, and I stayed cleared of the enchiladas... (Oh how that hurt... cheesy greasy, delicious enchiladas..)
The great news is that I weighed myself on Wed. and I lost 5 pounds... WOW that felt great !!!
Unto this week and again determined to lose another 3 - 5 pounds to keep on track..
Have a great weekend...Don't cheat!!
Friday, May 2, 2008
Day 121 - May 2, 2008
WOW !!! May 2nd already.. Where has the time gone...
As you all know today if Friday, and in just a few hours I will be leaving for Calif. to see mom and dad... Hope they are as excited to seem almost 30 pounds lighter or will they be disappointed...
Went for a walk yesterday, it was an absolutely beautiful day in which the wind was just perfect, the sun was shining, and I did my mile.. could have gone for more, but my ankle was giving up on me.. But had a new revelation... purchased a book called "A morning cup of YOGA !!" by Jane Goad Trechset.. all it take is 15 minutes while you wait for you coffee to brew and your toast to toast !! I started it today, and let me tell you I feel energized so much that I came to write to all of you about it... I think I also stretched muscles I didn't even know where there... OUCH @!!
No seriously it really felt revitalizing and energizing and I can't explain the peace and tranquility that I felt while doing it... As you listen to your breathing and become aware of your inner self, wow it really is exciting..
I highly recommend it.. I know some people who take yoga classes and they always tell me how great it is overall for you.. Just maybe that will be fun exercise... maybe I will start taking classes. Anyone interested... ?? Let me know and we can join together !!
I bid farewell as I am about to get ready for my trip.. be good this weekend.. I know I don't have a choice.. as the HAWKS will all be watching.. Boy I bet this will be the best weekend ever in my weight loss efforts...
Oh and by the way I wanted to weigh myself before going as I was curious to see how much I will lose over the next few days, and low and behold I lost a pound in the last 3 days, you see I knew it was that Pastichio !!
Enjoy !! Have a great weekend.. I know I will..
As you all know today if Friday, and in just a few hours I will be leaving for Calif. to see mom and dad... Hope they are as excited to seem almost 30 pounds lighter or will they be disappointed...
Went for a walk yesterday, it was an absolutely beautiful day in which the wind was just perfect, the sun was shining, and I did my mile.. could have gone for more, but my ankle was giving up on me.. But had a new revelation... purchased a book called "A morning cup of YOGA !!" by Jane Goad Trechset.. all it take is 15 minutes while you wait for you coffee to brew and your toast to toast !! I started it today, and let me tell you I feel energized so much that I came to write to all of you about it... I think I also stretched muscles I didn't even know where there... OUCH @!!
No seriously it really felt revitalizing and energizing and I can't explain the peace and tranquility that I felt while doing it... As you listen to your breathing and become aware of your inner self, wow it really is exciting..
I highly recommend it.. I know some people who take yoga classes and they always tell me how great it is overall for you.. Just maybe that will be fun exercise... maybe I will start taking classes. Anyone interested... ?? Let me know and we can join together !!
I bid farewell as I am about to get ready for my trip.. be good this weekend.. I know I don't have a choice.. as the HAWKS will all be watching.. Boy I bet this will be the best weekend ever in my weight loss efforts...
Oh and by the way I wanted to weigh myself before going as I was curious to see how much I will lose over the next few days, and low and behold I lost a pound in the last 3 days, you see I knew it was that Pastichio !!
Enjoy !! Have a great weekend.. I know I will..
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Day 118, April 29, 2008
Well here we are on the famous Tuesday weigh in... but Ugh !!! I did not lose not 1 pound... Not even an 1/8 of a pound which I would have celebrated this week.... nothing, nada, zilch.... But you know what? Thinking about it... I had a great time on Tuesday and Sunday with friends & family... and it was well worth it... Must be that Pastichio that is still stuck on my hips that made me not move the needle... Or all the talk by Stephanie around points, points, points... Made me add points to my hips !!!
I was down... I won't lie I was when I stepped on the scale and didn't see the needle move, but I also know that I didn't walk as much and had 2 days where the meals I ate were a little heavier... so overall I should be happy that I did not gain anything at all either...
Well it's off to Calif. for me this weekend, and I know I will be watched like a hawk, so when I get back I probably will lose 10 pounds....
Enjoy your Tuesday!
I was down... I won't lie I was when I stepped on the scale and didn't see the needle move, but I also know that I didn't walk as much and had 2 days where the meals I ate were a little heavier... so overall I should be happy that I did not gain anything at all either...
Well it's off to Calif. for me this weekend, and I know I will be watched like a hawk, so when I get back I probably will lose 10 pounds....
Enjoy your Tuesday!
Monday, April 28, 2008
Day 117 April 28th, 2008
Happy Monday !!! Think I made a little error with Sunday's date... Yesterday was the 27th.. So I was one day ahead... But today is the 28th of April.. A very rainy day here in NY/NJ... gloomy, gloomy, gloomy.... But hey April showers bring May flowers....
Ok, so Sunday was awesome... Had a fabulous dinner, great conversation and overall an awesome time.... (Thanks Lorraine !)
Funny thing the majority of the conversation at dinner was around diets, and the Weight Watchers system. Points, points, points... So I decided to spend some time today on the WW sight and go on their message boards and I came across one that really made me make firm commitment.... It basically said that we need to take a vow to uphold our weight loss vows like a marriage. Here is the vow....
Ok, so Sunday was awesome... Had a fabulous dinner, great conversation and overall an awesome time.... (Thanks Lorraine !)
Funny thing the majority of the conversation at dinner was around diets, and the Weight Watchers system. Points, points, points... So I decided to spend some time today on the WW sight and go on their message boards and I came across one that really made me make firm commitment.... It basically said that we need to take a vow to uphold our weight loss vows like a marriage. Here is the vow....
"Do you take WW to be your wedded way of life to live it like a marriage? Do you promise to love, comfort, honor and keep this healthy way of life for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health? And forsaking all other unhealthy food choices be faithful to yourself and WW so long as you shall live?
" I DO!"
Great, now throw away that bouquet of bad snacks and put on your ring to remind you of this commitment. Use anything you have a ring or bracelet whatever, something you can see to remind you to stay true as we head towards our goals.
Use the STAR chart to keep track of your journey Try to earn 5/5 Stars everyday
1)Journal Everything
2)Drink 48 oz of Water
3)Take 15+ minutes of "Me Time"
4)Make the Right Food Choices (by meeting daily requirements and staying within points...can use flex/AP's if needed)
5)Exercise
Isn't that awesome.... "I DO !!" I am wearing a bracelet to remind me of the vow and commitment that I made and moving forward I will continue to count my points and have fun!!
Cheers to a healthy you !!!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Day 116, April 28th 2008
Hope everyone is having a great weekend... Here in the a little gloomy.... a little rain, cool... We've been having some incredible weather this past week... You think it would have been a great week for being outdoors and walking and exercising.. OK, OK.. almost.. did do my walks this week.. didn't hit my 13,000 steps, but hit 7000.. wish I could get myself into that frame of mind of just waking up every morning and going for a walk... It is a mindset change, that for some reason or another is a difficult one for me to change. But I am working on that.... This week was a little crazy... work has been busy, and then on Tuesday met some friends from my Starbucks days down in Atlantic City.... I was careful with what I ate, and did not gamble... but had a great time.... Well here we are on Sunday morning, getting ready for another big day.... Hope everyone enjoys their Sunday and looking forward to Tuesday and my weigh in..... Enjoy !!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
DAY 112 - April 23, 2008
Hello everyone.. It's been about a week since I last posted, and for that I am sorry... It's just been crazy at work, and everything else, that time flies...( I hear that happens when you get old.. )
Please do not think that I have decided not to stick with this.. I did weigh myself this week, and based on the facts that I weighed myself at a different time than normal.. I stayed the same.. But with everything going on.. I am happy that the scale did not move up... If I would have followed my schedule as was plan to weigh myself I bet I would have lost, which will show next week..
I am getting ready for my trip to California... (which of course I have to prove that I am on course if not forget about it.. between mom and dad, they will eat me alive...only kidding mom...)
So with that, let me go for today, as I am on 3 hours sleep, and I am not a spring chicken that can do all nighters anymore like I use to in my 20's...
Have a great day, and I will be back tomorrow ! Things should be back to normal !!
Please do not think that I have decided not to stick with this.. I did weigh myself this week, and based on the facts that I weighed myself at a different time than normal.. I stayed the same.. But with everything going on.. I am happy that the scale did not move up... If I would have followed my schedule as was plan to weigh myself I bet I would have lost, which will show next week..
I am getting ready for my trip to California... (which of course I have to prove that I am on course if not forget about it.. between mom and dad, they will eat me alive...only kidding mom...)
So with that, let me go for today, as I am on 3 hours sleep, and I am not a spring chicken that can do all nighters anymore like I use to in my 20's...
Have a great day, and I will be back tomorrow ! Things should be back to normal !!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Day 105 - April 16, 2008
Hello everyone.. sorry I didn't log in yesterday as I know you were all waiting for my weight loss for the week... well I lost 3 pounds last week... WOW that felt great... I attribute it to the amount of walking that I did last week... and of course with the fact that I have become more aware of what I am eating as well.. But it felt great...
I am continuing to stay focus.. This morning I got up and went for a 30 minute walk, and that is a milestone for me... but I am really trying to stay focus.. And after watching The Biggest Loser and seeing what those people on that show accomplished wow I want to feel what they were feeling yesterday !! They said something yesterday that nothing is IMPOSSIBLE !!! You know what that is soooo right.. nothing absolutely nothing is IMPOSSIBLE.. that will be my new mantra... Nothing but nothing is IMPOSSIBLE !!
See you tomorrow.....
I am continuing to stay focus.. This morning I got up and went for a 30 minute walk, and that is a milestone for me... but I am really trying to stay focus.. And after watching The Biggest Loser and seeing what those people on that show accomplished wow I want to feel what they were feeling yesterday !! They said something yesterday that nothing is IMPOSSIBLE !!! You know what that is soooo right.. nothing absolutely nothing is IMPOSSIBLE.. that will be my new mantra... Nothing but nothing is IMPOSSIBLE !!
See you tomorrow.....
Monday, April 14, 2008
Day 103 - April 14, 2008
Well Happy Monday !!! Realized I haven't posted.. sorry....But did hit a milestone this past week.
One goal was to increase the amount of steps everyday by at least 2000.. Well last Wed I hit 8000+ then on Thursday I was amazed that I had actually hit over 10,000.. My final number on Thursday was 13,394..Can you imagine that.. It felt great.. Friday was back down to 8000 and then on Saturday I hit only 7000 and Sunday was a day of rest with only 4800... But I know that I can do it, and it felt great to read that number on Thursday, and my legs didn't hurt.. It's just incredible what you can achieve if you put your mind to it....
So now I am ready to go out and walk again... My daily goal is 10,000 a day... As I keep track of my food in my food journal.. I am also keeping track of my steps.. so off I go.. to hit my 10,000 mark today.. Hope you all have a great Monday, and looking forward to my results tomorrow. !!
Until then be well !
One goal was to increase the amount of steps everyday by at least 2000.. Well last Wed I hit 8000+ then on Thursday I was amazed that I had actually hit over 10,000.. My final number on Thursday was 13,394..Can you imagine that.. It felt great.. Friday was back down to 8000 and then on Saturday I hit only 7000 and Sunday was a day of rest with only 4800... But I know that I can do it, and it felt great to read that number on Thursday, and my legs didn't hurt.. It's just incredible what you can achieve if you put your mind to it....
So now I am ready to go out and walk again... My daily goal is 10,000 a day... As I keep track of my food in my food journal.. I am also keeping track of my steps.. so off I go.. to hit my 10,000 mark today.. Hope you all have a great Monday, and looking forward to my results tomorrow. !!
Until then be well !
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Day 97 - April 8th, 2008
Hello everyone.. weigh day.. lost 2 pounds this week.. Yeah me !!! (total lost 22.5lbs..) But the only thing I am disappointed in is that I really wanted to be at 30 pounds by now...
I started journaling again all the food I eat which I know is a big help.. I also tuned in to TLC's "I Can Make you Think" with Paul Mckenna.. Really interesting things he discusses.. Pretty funny too..
One thing I will share with you is his secret to increasing your metabolism. You start out by thinking of the time in your life in which you were really excited and motivated about accomplishing something and how it felt. How happy you were. You need to envision it.. at the same time you hold your thumb and middle finger together applying pressure. As you are envisioning these thoughts you need to get present with them and really feel them. Once you have that feeling, then imagine yourself walking and how good it feels to walk, and imagine yourself walking the wind blowing in your hair, the air that you are breathing... think you get my drift. So now that you have this positive feeling in your mind, you continue to hold those thoughts and you are ready to go conquer the world.. It really works...
The average "fat" person walks anywhere from 2500 - 4000 steps a day.. ( hence why we are fat.. no movement.. ) The average thin person walk 8000 - 10000 steps a day ( hence why they are thin) so if you walk an average of 4000 steps a day which is what I do on a daily basis in order to increase your metabolism all you need to do is jump start and add 2000 steps a day.. How do we do that.. easy.. park your car further from the entrance to the mall, walk during television commercials, just get up and move.... so everyday I put on my pedometer, and I average 4500 steps a day... then today I pushed myself to hit 6000 and as I type this I am at 6812... I need to keep pushing myself to 10,000 so tomorrow I am aiming for 8000.
As Paul Mckenna states.. you do not need to go to a gym, just walk and walk as if you were on your way to catch a bus that is about to pull out... that will help boost your metabolism and make a difference..
So this week between journaling my food and increasing my steps I am expecting a win-win next weigh in... Considering I am going to go see mom in May.. I need to hit that 30 plus mark !!
Have a great day everyone...
I started journaling again all the food I eat which I know is a big help.. I also tuned in to TLC's "I Can Make you Think" with Paul Mckenna.. Really interesting things he discusses.. Pretty funny too..
One thing I will share with you is his secret to increasing your metabolism. You start out by thinking of the time in your life in which you were really excited and motivated about accomplishing something and how it felt. How happy you were. You need to envision it.. at the same time you hold your thumb and middle finger together applying pressure. As you are envisioning these thoughts you need to get present with them and really feel them. Once you have that feeling, then imagine yourself walking and how good it feels to walk, and imagine yourself walking the wind blowing in your hair, the air that you are breathing... think you get my drift. So now that you have this positive feeling in your mind, you continue to hold those thoughts and you are ready to go conquer the world.. It really works...
The average "fat" person walks anywhere from 2500 - 4000 steps a day.. ( hence why we are fat.. no movement.. ) The average thin person walk 8000 - 10000 steps a day ( hence why they are thin) so if you walk an average of 4000 steps a day which is what I do on a daily basis in order to increase your metabolism all you need to do is jump start and add 2000 steps a day.. How do we do that.. easy.. park your car further from the entrance to the mall, walk during television commercials, just get up and move.... so everyday I put on my pedometer, and I average 4500 steps a day... then today I pushed myself to hit 6000 and as I type this I am at 6812... I need to keep pushing myself to 10,000 so tomorrow I am aiming for 8000.
As Paul Mckenna states.. you do not need to go to a gym, just walk and walk as if you were on your way to catch a bus that is about to pull out... that will help boost your metabolism and make a difference..
So this week between journaling my food and increasing my steps I am expecting a win-win next weigh in... Considering I am going to go see mom in May.. I need to hit that 30 plus mark !!
Have a great day everyone...
Friday, April 4, 2008
Day 93 - April 4th, 2008
Happy Friday !! A very cloudy, raining day here in the east. A great day to just stay in bed and snuggle up with a pot of coffee and a good book...
I wanted to write early today, as I had a rude awakening yesterday......
On Thursday I had the opportunity to get together for lunch with some co-workers. So we met at Applebees, and since I knew I was going there for lunch I had a light breakfast.. Just cereal and fruit.. for me that's light some of you might be saying finally a healthy breakfast. Well what happen next was we were at lunch and 3 of us are on these life changing diets...so Rosie as good as she always is orders the most calorie conscious meal on the menu.. Kim forget about it.. she orders a Steak with Potatoes and a carb loaded lunch.. Me trying to be prim and proper order a soup and a oriental chicken wrap.. Thinking to myself that I am being good.. Well what happen next it a surprise that you really wake up and understand why NY is trying to pass the law that calorie counts should be on all menu items.
When I got back and was writing my meal in my journal and looking up my calorie count the meal I had, had a whopping 1256 calories.. and that does not include the 2 buffalo chicken little kickers I had prior to the lunch.. Can you imagine that I had the majority of my meals at lunch.. I felt sick the rest of the day. How deceiving things can be... How prepared you should be before going out to eat to ensure that you do not overeat... You know now I can understand why there is a book out there call. "Eat this not that." It really wakes you up !!!
Well that was a wake up call for me, and if I did not journal that meal I was of never realized how I am not knowledgeable about how to make the right choices... Of course that made me make a different decision for dinner, but I realized how key and important it is to journal all that you eat as this will help me lose the weigh and keep it off..
So this morning I hooked on my pedometer, have my little handy dandy journal, and off to work I go... This day will be a new day, and yesterday is behind me... This can only bring good things my way !!! On to the next 10 pounds off !! Enjoy your weekend.
I wanted to write early today, as I had a rude awakening yesterday......
On Thursday I had the opportunity to get together for lunch with some co-workers. So we met at Applebees, and since I knew I was going there for lunch I had a light breakfast.. Just cereal and fruit.. for me that's light some of you might be saying finally a healthy breakfast. Well what happen next was we were at lunch and 3 of us are on these life changing diets...so Rosie as good as she always is orders the most calorie conscious meal on the menu.. Kim forget about it.. she orders a Steak with Potatoes and a carb loaded lunch.. Me trying to be prim and proper order a soup and a oriental chicken wrap.. Thinking to myself that I am being good.. Well what happen next it a surprise that you really wake up and understand why NY is trying to pass the law that calorie counts should be on all menu items.
When I got back and was writing my meal in my journal and looking up my calorie count the meal I had, had a whopping 1256 calories.. and that does not include the 2 buffalo chicken little kickers I had prior to the lunch.. Can you imagine that I had the majority of my meals at lunch.. I felt sick the rest of the day. How deceiving things can be... How prepared you should be before going out to eat to ensure that you do not overeat... You know now I can understand why there is a book out there call. "Eat this not that." It really wakes you up !!!
Well that was a wake up call for me, and if I did not journal that meal I was of never realized how I am not knowledgeable about how to make the right choices... Of course that made me make a different decision for dinner, but I realized how key and important it is to journal all that you eat as this will help me lose the weigh and keep it off..
So this morning I hooked on my pedometer, have my little handy dandy journal, and off to work I go... This day will be a new day, and yesterday is behind me... This can only bring good things my way !!! On to the next 10 pounds off !! Enjoy your weekend.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Day 90 - April 1st 2008
Well Happy April Fool's Day....
It's suppose to be a beautiful Spring Day here in NY/NJ.. Hope it won't let us down !
I wish I was kidding when I say I actually gained a pound this past week... But I did... I know why too... I did have a few hiccups this past weekend, and well decisions = consequences. The important lesson here is that I am aware of the mistakes I made and that I realize that I need to stay the course and not let this one week be my set back on the accomplishments of the first 90 days.
What I need to do is get back on track, and make this my best week ever... and I did start out by eating a good well balance low cal breakfast, and planned out my meals for the day.. It's all about not letting your inner voice overtake you and be stronger and more willing to reach the end game goal!!
So thanks for the support for the last 90 days, and I am on the road to make the next 90 even better so that all of you and myself more importantly can be proud of the accomplishment....
Have a fun April Fool's Day !!
It's suppose to be a beautiful Spring Day here in NY/NJ.. Hope it won't let us down !
I wish I was kidding when I say I actually gained a pound this past week... But I did... I know why too... I did have a few hiccups this past weekend, and well decisions = consequences. The important lesson here is that I am aware of the mistakes I made and that I realize that I need to stay the course and not let this one week be my set back on the accomplishments of the first 90 days.
What I need to do is get back on track, and make this my best week ever... and I did start out by eating a good well balance low cal breakfast, and planned out my meals for the day.. It's all about not letting your inner voice overtake you and be stronger and more willing to reach the end game goal!!
So thanks for the support for the last 90 days, and I am on the road to make the next 90 even better so that all of you and myself more importantly can be proud of the accomplishment....
Have a fun April Fool's Day !!
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Day 87 - March 29, 2008
Hello everyone... Happy Saturday.. I hope every one's weekend is going as planned. Mine sure is... Been having a good week... still within my game plan... Funny I was hoping that this would go by quicker.. Utilizing the steps in "The Secret" I can see myself already 100 pounds less... I am suppose to feel it, live as if I already reached my goal... I do, I do, I do... then I look in the mirror and I say.. nope not yet... Need to get a different type of mirror that will project the thoughts that are in my mind at all times...
Enjoyed reading an article today on metabolism... With age it slows down.... (now I know that for sure..) According to the article, if you never had a problem losing or maintaining your weight in your 20's or even in your early 30's....you may not be ready for what happens....(yeah tell me about it). Did you know that your metabolism slows down 5% every decade. So by the time you hit 45 you are burning 200 fewer calories than when you were 25...ugh!!!
With age muscle diminishes and so does your metabolic rate. ugh!!!!
So does that make me want to give up... NO WAY !!!! i am going to do this and I am going to show you that the 40's are the new 20's and the 50's are the new 30's...etc.etc.etc....
I wanted to share with you a video that was very powerful for me today, as I came across it looking to share a new business venture which I have taken on.. I have rejoined Shaklee as an independent distributor. The products have been on Oprah, Rachel Ray, and numerous print media's... If you would like to take a look at my product line here is the website:
http://www.shaklee.net/elg The cleaning products are incredible, and are great for the planet.... Just try the Basic H and save money on window cleaners, degreasers, everyday cleaner...
Now to the video I was mentioning... I will end it here with Thank YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE.. http://www.MakeADifferenceMovie.com
Enjoyed reading an article today on metabolism... With age it slows down.... (now I know that for sure..) According to the article, if you never had a problem losing or maintaining your weight in your 20's or even in your early 30's....you may not be ready for what happens....(yeah tell me about it). Did you know that your metabolism slows down 5% every decade. So by the time you hit 45 you are burning 200 fewer calories than when you were 25...ugh!!!
With age muscle diminishes and so does your metabolic rate. ugh!!!!
So does that make me want to give up... NO WAY !!!! i am going to do this and I am going to show you that the 40's are the new 20's and the 50's are the new 30's...etc.etc.etc....
I wanted to share with you a video that was very powerful for me today, as I came across it looking to share a new business venture which I have taken on.. I have rejoined Shaklee as an independent distributor. The products have been on Oprah, Rachel Ray, and numerous print media's... If you would like to take a look at my product line here is the website:
http://www.shaklee.net/elg The cleaning products are incredible, and are great for the planet.... Just try the Basic H and save money on window cleaners, degreasers, everyday cleaner...
Now to the video I was mentioning... I will end it here with Thank YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE.. http://www.MakeADifferenceMovie.com
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Day 84 - March 26, 2008
Hello everyone... I lost 1 3/4 lbs. this week... That felt great since I was kind of on a stand still and that really de-motivates you... But this week I am on the road to success again... I am looking for this week to be the best week yet !!
I continue to read everything I can get my hands on to learn as much as I can about nutrition. I was just reading this article about this woman who lost 63 pounds without dieting. What she did is realize that deep down inside we all know how to eat right! Boy I am an expert, I think I would make millions teaching everyone how to lose weight, too bad I can't take my own advise !!
Well her story was that she decided to do what she called the "no-label diet". In other words only eat foods from nature. Nothing packaged, or processed, no cookies, white breads, no frozen dinners. Her guide was if you turn the food around and there is no label then she could eat it. She had fruit, veggies, grill fish and chicken. Carried nuts and veggies for snacks. Before she knew it she was 63 pounds lighter!
Some more of her suggestions: use smaller plates, add more seasonings, use your toothbrush( want a snack -brush your teeth) and last was wear a pedometer!!
Sounds easy and d0-able, as I always say - I KNOW WHAT I AM DOING WRONG, I AM NOT DUMB!! JUST HUNGRY !!(HA-HA)
Well another week, another road to success, another tip under my belt...
Enjoy your day - See ya tomorrow !!
I continue to read everything I can get my hands on to learn as much as I can about nutrition. I was just reading this article about this woman who lost 63 pounds without dieting. What she did is realize that deep down inside we all know how to eat right! Boy I am an expert, I think I would make millions teaching everyone how to lose weight, too bad I can't take my own advise !!
Well her story was that she decided to do what she called the "no-label diet". In other words only eat foods from nature. Nothing packaged, or processed, no cookies, white breads, no frozen dinners. Her guide was if you turn the food around and there is no label then she could eat it. She had fruit, veggies, grill fish and chicken. Carried nuts and veggies for snacks. Before she knew it she was 63 pounds lighter!
Some more of her suggestions: use smaller plates, add more seasonings, use your toothbrush( want a snack -brush your teeth) and last was wear a pedometer!!
Sounds easy and d0-able, as I always say - I KNOW WHAT I AM DOING WRONG, I AM NOT DUMB!! JUST HUNGRY !!(HA-HA)
Well another week, another road to success, another tip under my belt...
Enjoy your day - See ya tomorrow !!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Day 81 - March 23, 2008
Happy Easter !!
I realize that I have not been writing since Monday... A few reasons...
1) Technical Difficulties
2) Way too busy.....
3) NO Excuses !!!
So sorry... I guess I was disappointed that I did not lose any weight last week, and I felt that it was a week in which I had put all my efforts in exercising, and eating right, and the result was Zilch, Nada...
I am stuck on these 20 lbs, and can't seem to break that cycle..
This week I have place emphasis on analyzing what it is that I am eating to see if I can find that road block to help me get over this....
I am hoping that on Tuesday (weigh in day) I can write about a loss... and get myself motivated again.
Enjoy your Easter dinners, and I will be back tomorrow....
Monday, March 17, 2008
Day 75 - March 17th 2008
Happy Saint Patrick's Day !!!
So did we all enjoy our Corn beef and Cabbage today ? I hope so, I did I made sure that I watched my calorie count all day just to be able to enjoy it... ( Thanks Lauren it was really really good...)
So I wanted to share some great accomplishments with all of you this week.. First as I mentioned on Friday, I was close to the 10,000 steps in one day.. well I came very close I hit 9500, and I was walking in place right before going to sleep hoping that I could hit the 10,000 but I was just too tired... Saturday was another great day, and the real exciting part is that I have walked these last 3 days.. I kept the momentum, I hit 2 plus miles daily... coming very close to my 10,000 steps a day...
I became a member of the Biggest Loser Club just as seen on TV, and let me tell you there is so much valuable info on this website that you don't know where to begin... But part of my goal is not to only lose weight but to also increase my knowledge in the nutrition field....
Well tomorrow is D-Day..I am looking forward to it... Hoping the way I feel will incorporate into a loss of lbs....
Don't forget to check in... Again I hope you all enjoyed St. Patty's day !!!
Friday, March 14, 2008
Day 72 - March 14th, 2008
Here we are on Day 72... wow I can't believe it has been this long already. Time flies when you are having fun !!
Well let me tell you about Tuesday. Met Rosie at the park as we committed to. Got our sneakers on and started walking. We did 2 miles, and it really went well.. That night I couldn't move. My feet and legs were killing me.
Thursday I decided that I needed to do this everyday if I wanted to get to my goal. So I threw my sneakers in my trunk, and stopped at the park to do another mile.. just couldn't make the two. First of all it was freezing out there.. Second I was so afraid of having my legs fail on me, and I wouldn't know how to get back to the car.
Today Friday was a great day... Did my mile again, but with all the walking I did today, as I just sat down to blog, I looked over at my pedometer and I hit 8421. Now that is a record for me !!
Now I am ready.... Thanks Rosie for starting me off... I have place in my calender to walk at least a mile at the park every day. Rosie has me scheduled for a walk next Tuesday !! your on!!
Can't wait till weigh in on Tuesday as I know the exercise is helping me and it will show on the scale on Tuesday !!
Have a great weekend !!
Well let me tell you about Tuesday. Met Rosie at the park as we committed to. Got our sneakers on and started walking. We did 2 miles, and it really went well.. That night I couldn't move. My feet and legs were killing me.
Thursday I decided that I needed to do this everyday if I wanted to get to my goal. So I threw my sneakers in my trunk, and stopped at the park to do another mile.. just couldn't make the two. First of all it was freezing out there.. Second I was so afraid of having my legs fail on me, and I wouldn't know how to get back to the car.
Today Friday was a great day... Did my mile again, but with all the walking I did today, as I just sat down to blog, I looked over at my pedometer and I hit 8421. Now that is a record for me !!
Now I am ready.... Thanks Rosie for starting me off... I have place in my calender to walk at least a mile at the park every day. Rosie has me scheduled for a walk next Tuesday !! your on!!
Can't wait till weigh in on Tuesday as I know the exercise is helping me and it will show on the scale on Tuesday !!
Have a great weekend !!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Day 69 - March 11th 2008
Tuesday morning which means weigh in time....1 pound this week ( 21)
This is killing me... but slow and steady.. I did lose 1 more inch from my waist and neck ( remember I do not want a turkey's neck ) so I am thrilled about that..
I am meeting my friend Rosie for a walk today... We even scheduled it so we could get away for a 1/2 hour to concentrate on us.. She's been doing great on her weight loss too, and is an inspiration.. I meet her at a site, and there she is with her bag of cut up carrots and celery, and me... forget about it.... But she keeps me on track..
Otherwise as the old wise tale, keep focus, take it one day at a time, and you have to move, move, move, which I am finally realizing that it will be the only way for me to get to my goal..
I joined a message board this morning who's goal is to walk 100 miles a week by the end of the year... Which when I break it down = 100 miles a week / 7 days = 14.3 miles a day = 7 times around the park... Now that is not that hard right? It's another goal and in order for me to be successful I need to take my Big goal and break it down into mini goals.. so I will start today with my 1/2 hour and take it from there...
Come back and check in... as I am still focus and looking forward to reaching my goal on 1/31/2008....
Enjoy your Tuesday !!
This is killing me... but slow and steady.. I did lose 1 more inch from my waist and neck ( remember I do not want a turkey's neck ) so I am thrilled about that..
I am meeting my friend Rosie for a walk today... We even scheduled it so we could get away for a 1/2 hour to concentrate on us.. She's been doing great on her weight loss too, and is an inspiration.. I meet her at a site, and there she is with her bag of cut up carrots and celery, and me... forget about it.... But she keeps me on track..
Otherwise as the old wise tale, keep focus, take it one day at a time, and you have to move, move, move, which I am finally realizing that it will be the only way for me to get to my goal..
I joined a message board this morning who's goal is to walk 100 miles a week by the end of the year... Which when I break it down = 100 miles a week / 7 days = 14.3 miles a day = 7 times around the park... Now that is not that hard right? It's another goal and in order for me to be successful I need to take my Big goal and break it down into mini goals.. so I will start today with my 1/2 hour and take it from there...
Come back and check in... as I am still focus and looking forward to reaching my goal on 1/31/2008....
Enjoy your Tuesday !!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Day 64 - March 6th 2008
Well the weekend is here again.. I lose an hour of sleep this week... Don't forget to spring forward on Sunday...
Looking back at last week, I realized that 1 thing that I was not consistent with is writing in my food journal.. Sometimes it is just time, at others is just plain lazy, kind of like doing the exercise.. But i know that in order to make the changes that I am working towards, somethings need to become habits:
1) Writing in my Food Journal daily...
2) Exercise, Exercise, Exercise.. ( I figured if I write it enough it will get thru my think skull)
3) Positive attitude in order to reach my goal...
So with further adieu... I am making that commitment this week, so that I can change the habits and feel the difference....
Before I forget, I do feel the difference, my pants are getting big, and went shopping the other day for a pair of pants, ended up by a pair of sweats thinking I would be doing exercise, and the exciting thing was that it was 2 sizes smaller... Now that was a great feeling...
Again thanks and enjoy your weekend.. I will be back on Sunday !!
Looking back at last week, I realized that 1 thing that I was not consistent with is writing in my food journal.. Sometimes it is just time, at others is just plain lazy, kind of like doing the exercise.. But i know that in order to make the changes that I am working towards, somethings need to become habits:
1) Writing in my Food Journal daily...
2) Exercise, Exercise, Exercise.. ( I figured if I write it enough it will get thru my think skull)
3) Positive attitude in order to reach my goal...
So with further adieu... I am making that commitment this week, so that I can change the habits and feel the difference....
Before I forget, I do feel the difference, my pants are getting big, and went shopping the other day for a pair of pants, ended up by a pair of sweats thinking I would be doing exercise, and the exciting thing was that it was 2 sizes smaller... Now that was a great feeling...
Again thanks and enjoy your weekend.. I will be back on Sunday !!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Day 62 - March 4th 2008
Hello everyone.. First let me start out by apologizing, as I thought I had written in my blog over the weekend, but when I signed on today I realized that I didn't .. I know I was busy, but now it seems I am getting forgetful as well..
Well my weigh-in didn't go as planned today... another stumbling block.. the needle on the scaled did not move..
you know it's very disappointing to know that you focused on ensuring that you are doing everything right and then boom nothing..... I know my biggest hurdle is exercising.. I am no spring chicken and just the other day watching Oprah she was saying how after you hit 40 exercise is the most important thing in order to lose and maintain your weight.. your metabolism changes so you need to jump start it... Guess I better start moving.. since it seems that every thing else I do moving as quickly as I was hoping for...
Here is my promise... Starting today 3/4/08 - I will start 1/2 of cardio exercise and log into my blog daily in order to keep you all abreast of what I have been doing... Again to hold me accountable....
Thanks for you support... I won't let this set back keep me down.. I need to keep my vision focus on my long term goal 100lbs by 12/31/08.... See ya !
Well my weigh-in didn't go as planned today... another stumbling block.. the needle on the scaled did not move..
you know it's very disappointing to know that you focused on ensuring that you are doing everything right and then boom nothing..... I know my biggest hurdle is exercising.. I am no spring chicken and just the other day watching Oprah she was saying how after you hit 40 exercise is the most important thing in order to lose and maintain your weight.. your metabolism changes so you need to jump start it... Guess I better start moving.. since it seems that every thing else I do moving as quickly as I was hoping for...
Here is my promise... Starting today 3/4/08 - I will start 1/2 of cardio exercise and log into my blog daily in order to keep you all abreast of what I have been doing... Again to hold me accountable....
Thanks for you support... I won't let this set back keep me down.. I need to keep my vision focus on my long term goal 100lbs by 12/31/08.... See ya !
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Day 56 - Feb 26, 2008
Well... I finally hit the 20lbs loss mark..... Yeah me !!! I lost 2 pounds this week.. I was so excited this morning.. I broke the 20lbs... See Mom I told you I would make it... This was my first goal... My next goal is not to be at the 30 lbs. loss by end of March... So 10 more pounds to go..
20 pounds in 8 weeks.. averaging 2.5 lbs a week... which is right on target with my 100lbs for the year... It is a great feeling...
That inner voice is going to get defeated.. I am going to win this... You will all see...
Well here we go... 20lbs behind me... and only 80 more to go.. now this challenge doesn't look so big... I will win this battle, and become a very healthy person... To Success !!! See you all in the winners circle...
20 pounds in 8 weeks.. averaging 2.5 lbs a week... which is right on target with my 100lbs for the year... It is a great feeling...
That inner voice is going to get defeated.. I am going to win this... You will all see...
Well here we go... 20lbs behind me... and only 80 more to go.. now this challenge doesn't look so big... I will win this battle, and become a very healthy person... To Success !!! See you all in the winners circle...
Monday, February 25, 2008
Day 55 - Feb25, 2008
Wow... 55 days can you believe that... I sure can't, the time is flying by..
Sorry that I did not log in the last couple of days... Playing catch up with so many things. The only thing I am not playing catch up with is my weight.. ( Thank God!) I am not going to lie.. there were hiccups, but where there are hiccups there is a glass of water.. ( now did that make sense. ) I guess what I am trying to say is that thankfully I have become aware of all my hiccups and I acknowledge them and then move on... I can't be sitting here feeling sorry for myself. I need to understand that there will be good days and bad days... I didn't get where I am today overnight.. Now even though if feels like that by looking at those pictures of me.. But I am also very aware that I will not lose it overnight either..
At times I ask myself what is happening deep inside of me? There is this inner voice is so much stronger than me.. When did that inner voice which only thinks about food take over.. I am an educated woman... I know what is right and wrong when it comes to healthy eating so why is it that my mind wanders and tell me to eat things that are wrong for me? Why is it so difficult to get handle on that inner voice that only thinks about food...
I see all these people that lose 100+ pounds and how they struggled too.. There has to be something that can help us conquer that voice.. If you are not 100+ overweight you cannot relate. It really is difficult to explain. But there is something stronger than you telling you and tempting you to eat things that are not good for you... You tend and work very hard at combating that inner voice, but let me tell you, there are times where you get tired...
I fight with myself everyday.. I argue with my inner voice telling me to sit back watch TV or surf the Internet instead of doing 1/2 hour of exercise...It's a struggle day in and day out...
My goal is to combat that voice... The new voice should be telling me to get up and move, to eat that banana instead of the banana cream pie... ( only kidding) but seriously, if you do not have that problem where you inner voice tells you to do the right thing, then I will tell you first hand that it is the most difficult part of losing weight and reaching your goal.. That is why so many people fail. Because it over takes them and you get tired of trying to fight it day in and day out... But I have not given up... I can't wait til the day where I can write that I have defeated that inner voice, and that it has gone far away... That is the day that I will be able to make the choices without that struggle and understand that I am in it for me.. and no one else...I want to be around for a pretty long time... as there are so many things I still need to experience..
Thanks everyone for you support and weigh in day tomorrow.... oh lala..
Sorry that I did not log in the last couple of days... Playing catch up with so many things. The only thing I am not playing catch up with is my weight.. ( Thank God!) I am not going to lie.. there were hiccups, but where there are hiccups there is a glass of water.. ( now did that make sense. ) I guess what I am trying to say is that thankfully I have become aware of all my hiccups and I acknowledge them and then move on... I can't be sitting here feeling sorry for myself. I need to understand that there will be good days and bad days... I didn't get where I am today overnight.. Now even though if feels like that by looking at those pictures of me.. But I am also very aware that I will not lose it overnight either..
At times I ask myself what is happening deep inside of me? There is this inner voice is so much stronger than me.. When did that inner voice which only thinks about food take over.. I am an educated woman... I know what is right and wrong when it comes to healthy eating so why is it that my mind wanders and tell me to eat things that are wrong for me? Why is it so difficult to get handle on that inner voice that only thinks about food...
I see all these people that lose 100+ pounds and how they struggled too.. There has to be something that can help us conquer that voice.. If you are not 100+ overweight you cannot relate. It really is difficult to explain. But there is something stronger than you telling you and tempting you to eat things that are not good for you... You tend and work very hard at combating that inner voice, but let me tell you, there are times where you get tired...
I fight with myself everyday.. I argue with my inner voice telling me to sit back watch TV or surf the Internet instead of doing 1/2 hour of exercise...It's a struggle day in and day out...
My goal is to combat that voice... The new voice should be telling me to get up and move, to eat that banana instead of the banana cream pie... ( only kidding) but seriously, if you do not have that problem where you inner voice tells you to do the right thing, then I will tell you first hand that it is the most difficult part of losing weight and reaching your goal.. That is why so many people fail. Because it over takes them and you get tired of trying to fight it day in and day out... But I have not given up... I can't wait til the day where I can write that I have defeated that inner voice, and that it has gone far away... That is the day that I will be able to make the choices without that struggle and understand that I am in it for me.. and no one else...I want to be around for a pretty long time... as there are so many things I still need to experience..
Thanks everyone for you support and weigh in day tomorrow.... oh lala..
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Day 50 -Feb 20th, 2008
Hello everyone... WOW here I am writing to you from Baltimore... Just wanted to share with you that I started off the day on the right foor... Had the opportunity to test my will power.... Breakfast was a buffet.. awwww the delicious sausages, bacon, potatoes, eggs... you name it suicide heaven for those of us who want to lose weight...
Well you will be proud to know that I went right over to the fruit, and made myself a delicious plate of fresh fruits, and had some bran cereal with skim milk to go with it...I was so proud of myself.... I wanted to jump up and down and scream YEAH... I KNOW THE WAY... I HAVE THE WILL POWER....
I wanted to share that with you, because for me that is the most incredible achievement in these last 50 days... I know that I am starting to change my habits... I am so happy... I am on my way !!! See you 100 pounds less...
Well you will be proud to know that I went right over to the fruit, and made myself a delicious plate of fresh fruits, and had some bran cereal with skim milk to go with it...I was so proud of myself.... I wanted to jump up and down and scream YEAH... I KNOW THE WAY... I HAVE THE WILL POWER....
I wanted to share that with you, because for me that is the most incredible achievement in these last 50 days... I know that I am starting to change my habits... I am so happy... I am on my way !!! See you 100 pounds less...
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Day 49 - Feb 19, 2008
Weigh didn't go as plan this week... I lost zero , nada, zilch.... I did lose 2 inches on my waist though... I am disappointed, but this is the thing with weigh ins... The scale is not your best friend... Could be that tall glass of water I drank before going to sleep, or could have weighed myself with different clothes, or at a different time of the morning... There are so many factors and that is why I am not disappointed... I know that I am commited to doing this and I am staying the course... So another week under my belt, another day under the belt, and I just need to stay focus, cause I will be on the TODAY SHOW and show off the new me in January of 2009....
I won't be on for a couple of days.. .will be going out of town.. So I will log back in on Friday.. In the meantime ckeck out my links for Shutterfly and 1-800 flowers.. you know Easter and Mother's day are just around the corner...Shutterfly has some really nice things presents you can put together, and it is so much fun... Stay safe, and for all you New Yorkers...stay warm.. winter is upon again !
I won't be on for a couple of days.. .will be going out of town.. So I will log back in on Friday.. In the meantime ckeck out my links for Shutterfly and 1-800 flowers.. you know Easter and Mother's day are just around the corner...Shutterfly has some really nice things presents you can put together, and it is so much fun... Stay safe, and for all you New Yorkers...stay warm.. winter is upon again !
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Day 47 - Feb.17, 2008
Hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day.... I know I didn't eat any chocolate... How about you...?
Well another weekend has gone by, and all was good... I am looking forward to my weigh in on Tuesday.. I will try to remember to take my measurements too, as I feel my pants are a little lose.. Need to go do some shopping just to feel good to know that I have dropped a size..
Should be a good easy week this coming week...
I hope you all have a great week.. and thank you again for all your support !!
Happy Sunday !!!
Well another weekend has gone by, and all was good... I am looking forward to my weigh in on Tuesday.. I will try to remember to take my measurements too, as I feel my pants are a little lose.. Need to go do some shopping just to feel good to know that I have dropped a size..
Should be a good easy week this coming week...
I hope you all have a great week.. and thank you again for all your support !!
Happy Sunday !!!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Day 43 - Feb.13, 2008
Winter finally arrived in the East.... We've been having some cold days this past week, and then we get hit with a storm yesterday... Pretty bad one I might add... But can we really complain.. It has been a very mild winter here in NY/NJ.
I wanted to share some thing with you... and of course I promised Mom I would put it in my blog... But I was reading the other day (you know me and my SECRET) that we needed to visualize ourselves already with our weigh loss, and live as we already have achieved our goal in order to incorporate the right changes into our lives.. So this picture is my motivator... Now this was 20 years ago.. ok...much younger, but look how thin... WOW.... I am still amazed that this is the same person... I really cannot believe it... But I do remember how it felt and I want to feel like that again... I know I am on the right track, and I know that I will get there.. it is the support of family and friends that have kept me moving along... Thank you to all...
Here is one from my days in Arizona... Think this was taken right when I moved out there...
Well everyone enjoy your Valentine's Day tomorrow, and watch those chocolate candies.. don't eat to many.....
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Day 42 - Feb 12, 2008
WEIGH IN DAY...... Lost 3 pounds this week.... Total of 18 1/2 to date.... so close to my first goal of 20 pounds... OK OK By next week I will cross that threshold.
I feel great... Didnt' get a chance to measure myself, but feel that I did lose inches in my hips and waist.... Just got to do more excercising to really jump start my metabolism... But slow and steady and I will get there...
That's it for today.... Have a great Tuesday !!!
I feel great... Didnt' get a chance to measure myself, but feel that I did lose inches in my hips and waist.... Just got to do more excercising to really jump start my metabolism... But slow and steady and I will get there...
That's it for today.... Have a great Tuesday !!!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Day 41-Feb 11th, 2008
Well well... another week, tomorrow is the big weigh in day.. I am excited as last week I was disappointed with only 1 lb loss.. but 1 lb is better than gaining 1 lb... But I am really excited...
This weekend was great.... I really enjoyed the experience of food.. Long story short, I found some old emails in which I had shared my weight loss plan with an old friend from back in 1988... for those of you who knew me back then... I lost almost 80lbs... this was right before I moved to Arizona... I felt and looked great back then I must admit.. of couse 20 years later getting there is a little tougher, but I was under a medically supervised program. I was going weekly, and the first week was more of a detox...
I will share the basic plan.. for the first 3 days you are allowed to eat eggs and bacon for breakfast. ( if you eat 2 eggs = 2 pieces of bacon) lunch and dinner would consist of a salad only lettuce and tomatoes and any chicken , meat or fish.. He did recommend to stay away from the meat... in between meals you could eat all the salad you wanted..
Days 4 - 7 went like this... Breakfast 1/2 grapefruit, and 6 prunes. Lunch a salad made of lettuce only with lemon juice to add taste. and dinner was a piece of grilled chicken or fish with lettuce and lemon juice...
I recall losing 15 pounds the first week.. and then after that I was losing 2 -3 pounds a week.
The following weeks were 9 0z of protein a day ( I stuck with the grill chicken and fish) , 3 fruits, a Sweet or Baked potatoe, and a salad with lunch and dinner.. I remember that Breakfast was my challenge as I did not know what to eat as I got tired of eggs, he did allow me some high fiber cereal to change... There were some other things in there, and if you want I will share with you.. Just let me know...
I have followed the first 3 days so far and I feel great !! That is why I am really excited to step on my scale tomorrow morning... Then the last 4 days will be a challenge, but I know I can do it.. I need to clean myself internally first...
One big differnce from 1988 to today... Mom had all my meals ready, and it was so easy to come home and have my baked potatoe and grill chicken or fish ready to go when I got home from work... but have no fear, I will do it, as my goal is within reach and I feel great !!!
I will check in tomorrow ....
This weekend was great.... I really enjoyed the experience of food.. Long story short, I found some old emails in which I had shared my weight loss plan with an old friend from back in 1988... for those of you who knew me back then... I lost almost 80lbs... this was right before I moved to Arizona... I felt and looked great back then I must admit.. of couse 20 years later getting there is a little tougher, but I was under a medically supervised program. I was going weekly, and the first week was more of a detox...
I will share the basic plan.. for the first 3 days you are allowed to eat eggs and bacon for breakfast. ( if you eat 2 eggs = 2 pieces of bacon) lunch and dinner would consist of a salad only lettuce and tomatoes and any chicken , meat or fish.. He did recommend to stay away from the meat... in between meals you could eat all the salad you wanted..
Days 4 - 7 went like this... Breakfast 1/2 grapefruit, and 6 prunes. Lunch a salad made of lettuce only with lemon juice to add taste. and dinner was a piece of grilled chicken or fish with lettuce and lemon juice...
I recall losing 15 pounds the first week.. and then after that I was losing 2 -3 pounds a week.
The following weeks were 9 0z of protein a day ( I stuck with the grill chicken and fish) , 3 fruits, a Sweet or Baked potatoe, and a salad with lunch and dinner.. I remember that Breakfast was my challenge as I did not know what to eat as I got tired of eggs, he did allow me some high fiber cereal to change... There were some other things in there, and if you want I will share with you.. Just let me know...
I have followed the first 3 days so far and I feel great !! That is why I am really excited to step on my scale tomorrow morning... Then the last 4 days will be a challenge, but I know I can do it.. I need to clean myself internally first...
One big differnce from 1988 to today... Mom had all my meals ready, and it was so easy to come home and have my baked potatoe and grill chicken or fish ready to go when I got home from work... but have no fear, I will do it, as my goal is within reach and I feel great !!!
I will check in tomorrow ....
Friday, February 8, 2008
Day 38 -Feb 8th 2008
Hello everyone...
I feel like I haven't been on for a while.
The advice I receive , is that I need to stay the course and slow and steady to make everlasting changes... It seems that week 4 has always been my challenge..If I can make it thru this week then I can make it to the end... I have been watching myself very carefully... will confess and tell you I did have some hiccups, but then again I wouldn't be normal.. But I have my end goal in mind.
Talking about end game goals... This week I did my Visualization Board, and for those of you who have read The Secret or are a follower of the Law Of Attraction know exactly what I am talking about...
The Law of Attraction teaches us that whatever we put in our mind (thoughts) we receive. for example, I always told myself that I was overweight, that I hated to exercise, that I could not diet, that I needed support. What the Law Of Attraction has shown me is that by thinking negative thoughts I have received more negative around me... Just as if you say you are in debt you will never get out of debt.
I changed my thought process and one of my daily affirmations is as follows:
I feel like I haven't been on for a while.
The advice I receive , is that I need to stay the course and slow and steady to make everlasting changes... It seems that week 4 has always been my challenge..If I can make it thru this week then I can make it to the end... I have been watching myself very carefully... will confess and tell you I did have some hiccups, but then again I wouldn't be normal.. But I have my end goal in mind.
Talking about end game goals... This week I did my Visualization Board, and for those of you who have read The Secret or are a follower of the Law Of Attraction know exactly what I am talking about...
The Law of Attraction teaches us that whatever we put in our mind (thoughts) we receive. for example, I always told myself that I was overweight, that I hated to exercise, that I could not diet, that I needed support. What the Law Of Attraction has shown me is that by thinking negative thoughts I have received more negative around me... Just as if you say you are in debt you will never get out of debt.
I changed my thought process and one of my daily affirmations is as follows:
I am grateful and celebrate everyday that I am alive and healthy
and live my life with passion and purpose.
I am energized and focus on the good things and I am grateful for all the things I have.
So with those positive thoughts I bring upon me healthy food choices, support to help me stay the course, and so much positive energy !
Come for the ride and enjoy "The Secret" and make a differnce in your life. Watch the video and enjoy your life to the fullest !
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Day 35 - Feb 5th, 2008
Super Tuesday... We had it all out here in NY/NJ.. The Giants ( YES SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS) ticker tape parade, and the Primaries...and then a super Tuesday weigh in.. too bad those results weren't as grand... I only lost 1 lb. this week.. a little disappointed but as everyone says slowly but surely I will get to my goal... I know it was going to be a tough week, and hoping for a comeback ( Like Hillary !! Yes she did take NY and NJ....) and I know I will be celebrating next week.. another historic week...
Keeping focus and keep reaching for my end goal - 100 less is only 84lbs. away....
Go out and have a super week... and see you tomorrow....!!!!
Keeping focus and keep reaching for my end goal - 100 less is only 84lbs. away....
Go out and have a super week... and see you tomorrow....!!!!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Day 32 - Feb. 2, 2008
Wow... February already, where has the time gone... ( They do say as you get older the days go by quicker... Oh well)
So the weekend is here.. You might be saying what happen to Liz she hasn't blogged in a couple of days.. Well just had a busy week at work, and playing catch up.. as well as feeling a little under the weather.. so just trying to get back into the swing of things...
I am staying the course as promised.. Continue to count my points and log into my food journal daily, actually per meal...I watch very carefully what I eat, and make sure that I am focusing on health and long term weight loss... Oh yes of course I am also counting my steps, and just hitting 3000 a day.. I need to change my game plan in that respect.
I continue to focus on the Law of Attraction... and if you read the book "THE SECRET" you know what I will mean... but the point is this:
Believe it - Feel it - Live It = Vision... My vision is that I am at my healthiest weight, feeling absolutely fabulous... and the key is for me to live it now... and as I stay focus the Law Of Attraction will help me bring my wants into being... it is the most incredible feeling...
My Friends Rosie and Kim gave me "The Secret" desk calendar for Christmas and I chose to share with you one of the thoughts for the day..
So the weekend is here.. You might be saying what happen to Liz she hasn't blogged in a couple of days.. Well just had a busy week at work, and playing catch up.. as well as feeling a little under the weather.. so just trying to get back into the swing of things...
I am staying the course as promised.. Continue to count my points and log into my food journal daily, actually per meal...I watch very carefully what I eat, and make sure that I am focusing on health and long term weight loss... Oh yes of course I am also counting my steps, and just hitting 3000 a day.. I need to change my game plan in that respect.
I continue to focus on the Law of Attraction... and if you read the book "THE SECRET" you know what I will mean... but the point is this:
Believe it - Feel it - Live It = Vision... My vision is that I am at my healthiest weight, feeling absolutely fabulous... and the key is for me to live it now... and as I stay focus the Law Of Attraction will help me bring my wants into being... it is the most incredible feeling...
My Friends Rosie and Kim gave me "The Secret" desk calendar for Christmas and I chose to share with you one of the thoughts for the day..
Just like the law of gravity, the Law of Attraction never slips up. You dont' see pigs
flying because the law of gravity made a mistake and forgot to apply gravity to pigs that day. Likewise, there are no exclulsions to the Law of Attraction. If something came to you, you drew it, with prolonged thought.
The Law of Attraction is precise.
I leave you with this quote: "You create your own universe as you go along."
-Winsont Churchil(1874 - 1965)
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