Losing Baby #'s

Daily Points

2011-01-17T11:55:00.000-08:00

Oatmeal - 2 pts
Blueberries - 1 pts
Banana - 2 pts
Small handful of almonds - 2 pts
Split Pea Soup - 2 pts
Asian Pear - 0 pts
Carrots - 0 pts
Babybel Light Cheese - 1 pts
Trek Mix - 2 pts
Bell Pepper Slices - 0 pts
Apple - 1 pt
Salad inspired by Danica's Daily - my new blog find. Broccolli slaw with TJ's Spicy Peanut Dressing - 2 pt

I'm also making another Recipe from Danica's Daily for Dinner - Apricot Glazed Pork Chops. YUM!

A new year. A lighter me.

2011-01-03T13:12:00.000-08:00

In January 2010 I was tired of bouncing around the 180's. So I got busy and got down to 155. My very own skinny pre-pregnancy weight. YAY me! But now I'm back up at 162, and gosh darnit I wasn't even that thrilled with 155. Now lets give credit, where credit is due. I'm AM thrilled to pieces to be 20+ lbs lighter. I worked my ass off to get where I am. But I can do better, and I can be lighter and just overall healthier. I know it.

So I'm back on the Weight Watchers wagon. I won't be doing the new points plus system. A) The old system worked for me B) I don't want to pay again or re-learn the new system. We are on a budget here people! Time and money are precious things. My new goal, is 146. Yes thats an odd number but something about 145 feels unreasonable. And its also 10% of my current weight. I think I could live a long and happy life at 146.

::Blushing::

2010-01-26T11:00:00.000-08:00

2 different people at 2 different times this morning I got compliments...

Woman who knows I'm counting points: "Wow weight watchers really seems to be working for you, looking good!"

Man who knows I'm training for a half marathon: "Can't believe you're losing weight while training!"

It was just what I needed since I stepped on the scale this morning and saw I was up .5 lbs.

p.s I put on a blouse that 1 month ago my chest was busting out of and... IT FIT! 11am and not one button has accidently popped open.

$%*!$!#!!!

2010-01-25T08:42:00.000-08:00

Bad week. I'm up this morning at 177.8

It was a combination of things:

No meal planning
PMS
Making a huge decision to move out and in with my MIL for the next 6-12 months to help us out financially.
Giving notice to our landlord. 4 days later having the landlord ask if we can show the place to prospective tenants in 24 hours.
Cleaning like a mad woman.
Placing our cats up for adoption since MIL doesn't have room for 2 more.
Finding a match for our cats and turning them over to adoption agency.
Madelynn getting a stomach bug and vomiting for 24 hours. Plus a scary fever.
Rain.
More Rain.
More Depressing Rain.
Only getting one run in at 4.8 miles for the entire week.

I'm really dissappointed with myself because I made really bad food decisions. But I know I can correct this. I went grocery shopping yesterday and did my meal planning for the week. Help me get BACK ON TRACK!! I need some motivation!!!

Half marathon in 2 weeks. ACK!!!

A new low.

2010-01-20T08:55:00.000-08:00

174.7

4.7 more lbs to my goal and I've got 31 days! (<----- Maddy's birthday party is the 21st)

I CAN DO THIS!!!

Me minus Alcohol.

2010-01-19T15:46:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I do things just to see if I can.

No alcohol until Feb 7th after I run 13 miles.

(and still doing vegetarian 4 days/week).

On a sad note, I've also lost about 4 friends in the process. ;-)

p.s. I ran 8 miles.

2010-01-19T15:45:00.001-08:00

Saturday I ran 8.42 miles. The most I've ever run. And I did it by myself.

Well the next day, shockingly I gained 3 lbs. WTF. I was back down by Tuesday but thats just a kick in the nuts.

Lies. All Lies.

2010-01-13T08:23:00.000-08:00

I stepped on the scale Tuesday morning and it said I gained 18 lbs.

Thank god it wasn't something like 6 or 7 cause then I might have just believed it. 2 C batteries and a reset button later, it turns out I'm down to 175.8

Hoping to make it to 170 by Maddy's birthday.

Monday 01/11/10

2010-01-11T09:13:00.000-08:00

177.1

Trucking along even when lacking motivation.

2010-01-07T12:52:00.000-08:00

I saw recent pictures of myself. Even better I saw a video of myself.

Blech. There's no other way to put than I'm fat.

Its depressing because even though I'm losing weight, and I look in the mirror and feel good about myself, when I see pictures, its obvious that I am huge whale.

I'm pretty sure I was skinnier at 6 wks post partum then I am now. Damn, seeing the true me really sucked.

I have the body type that you are either fat or skinny. There isn't an in between for me. My face is either round, or thin. Its very obvious that I'm above and beyond my normal weight. Ergh.I hate it.

Blech.

Barley, Leek & Rosemary Gratin

2010-01-05T07:37:00.001-08:00

Barley is my new favorite grain and this dish was only 2 points. =)

Did you know you can see books on Google? I just learned this yesterday when I realized I lost my recipe page and googled for another barley recipe only to find my New Complete Weight Watchers book online.

I won't post the actual recipe since its not mine, but you can find it under the Contents: Grain & Potato Side Dishes.

Yummy.

178.1 Down

Post Holidays

2010-01-04T06:35:00.000-08:00

Post Holiday Weight : 179.1 up

2010 Weight & Exercise Goals by priority.

-Lose 10 lbs by Madelynn's birthday. (read strict, very strict WW counting for the next 6 wks)
- Lose another 5 lbs by Memorial Day Weekend
- Run 2 half marathons
- Run 500 miles for the year (I haven't calculated this out, but I'm 99.9% sure this is feasable)
- Lose another 5lbs by July 4th. (That would a total of 20 lbs, and would put me at my wedding weight)

Case of the Mondays. Nov 30th

2009-11-30T12:47:00.000-08:00

Coffee - 2pts
Oatmeal - 3 pts
Salad - 2 pts
Smart Ones - 5 pts.

Apple - 2 pts

9 pts left for dinner.... I need to do some grocery shopping but I'm thinking it will be taco's tonight.

Thankful.

2009-11-30T12:46:00.000-08:00

I'm thankful for my supportive family that helped me stick to my guns, count points and motivate me to go out for a Turkey Day run.

177.0

Daily Points tracker - Tuesday Nov 24th

2009-11-24T12:00:00.000-08:00

Coffee - 2 pts
Oatmeal - 2 pts
Banana - 2 pts
Smart One - 5 pts
Cucumbers - 0 pts

Not sure what to do about dinner tonight. We've been invited out to Casa Orozco. Mexican Food. Another weakness. Shit.

RESIST THE CHIPS & SALSA!!!!

I've got the Big MO'

2009-11-24T10:55:00.001-08:00

MOMENTUM BABY!!!!

I was *SHOCKED* to see 178.2 on the scale this morning.

Still am. I don't plan on weighing myself every day and need to stop. Its just been so amazing to see (and feel) immediate results.

Being gone for the next few days for Thanksgiving will make that easier. But its going to make counting points even harder. First off my Grandma is picky. She likes to eat at certain places, that aren't necessarily WW friendly. Thats fine. I've got a game plan: My mom is to be my food police.

Secondly: Hello Thanksgiving and all the yummy appetizers my Grandma makes. Ugh. I don't know what I'm going to do here yet. I need a plan.

I might go to the store and buy a ton of fresh crunchy veggies just so I can snack on those instead.

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, and a special shout out to those counting your way this holiday: We can do this!!!

Monday Daily Pts Tracker - Back at work

2009-11-23T16:31:00.000-08:00

Man its weird to be off for a week (sick or not).

Oatmeal with walnuts - 3 pts
Banana - 2 pts
Soup - 1 pt
Smart One - 5 pts
Apple - 2 pts

Planning on having chicken with pesto & spinach with some pasta for dinner.

Holy shit its working.

2009-11-23T16:25:00.001-08:00

Some new meds made it hard to drink this weekend at a party. Usually I throw a pity party of one and eat my two favorite C's: Cheese & Chocolate. Because if you can't drink, you might as well eat.

(umm where I came up with I have no clue.... but thats what my dumb ass routinely told herself while pregnant)

Well, I didn't. I had half a glass of wine. Ate in very limited proportions. And well woke up the next day feeling great. Had a lazy day at home Sunday, ate great. Monday morning comes, I put on a pair of pants (size 14) that have fit me just fine for the last 9 months... and they felt loose.

(jumped on the scale too make sure and saw 179.8)

I can't believe it. You eat less. You eat right. The weight comes off. WHO KNEW?!

Kids don't try this at home. (and Friday Points)

2009-11-21T07:06:00.000-08:00

I've been sick all week. I ate almost nothing one day when I had a fever over 103. And have been slowly starting to eat again.

Friday Points
Breakfast
Banana - 2 pts

Lunch
1 slice of pizza -6 pts
4 fries - Oh Fries... you are my weakness. I hate your emtpy calories. But...I can not stay away. 1 pt.

(ok I had 5)

Snack
carrots 0 points

Dinner
Salad with steak 7 pts
1/2 Baked Potato - 4 pts

Dessert
Yogurtland's non fat vanilla frozen yogurt with blackberry, blueberry & strawberry as my topping - 3 points.

(a very small amount when into their gigantic cups, it was a sad sight)

Stayed within my point range! AND ..... (drum roll please)

180.6!!!!!!

But like I said... sick all week with little to no appetite. Regardless... I'll take it! 170's here I come!!!

November 19th

2009-11-19T15:44:00.000-08:00

Breakfast -

1/4 cup Cereal with non fat milk - 3 points

Lunch:

Salad - 4 pts
Soup -1 pts
Cucumbers - 0
Tomatoes - 0

Dinner:

Chicken, Fettuccine & Broccoli Rabe - 6 points

Happy Hour with Friends-
Planning on 2 light beers.

Movie Snacks (because yes we are going to see Twilight at 12:20am ::hangs head in shame::)
100 calorie snacks (hoping I won't have to eat them)

Well hello again.

2009-11-18T09:39:00.000-08:00

Here I am 9 months 3 days post partum and I have yet to lose the baby weight.

In the mean while I ran my first 5k of 2009, my first 10k ever and am now training for a half marathon. (coming Feb 2010).

You'd think I would have lost SOMETHING, but for the love of god NOPE. I've bounced between 188 to 180 (I think I had the flu at that point) and sit right in the middle at 185. (Ok I got on the scale this morning and it was 184.1)

I am counting points. I am making my meals. I am IN.

So far today

Half a banana (shared the other half with la bebe) -1 pt
Egg whites with bell peppers and provolone cheese - 2 pts
Coffee - 2 pts.

Hitting Pavement.

2009-07-13T22:18:00.001-07:00

I haven't been counting points. I haven't been eating healthy. I think I look worse than when I started. It would be nice to say "restart" but I need to understand WHY I had such a bad set back. So here I am .. I believe week six.

Counting points again. Today I stayed within my points. Yay me.

Tomorrow starting couch to 5k. Working out has always been *the way* for me to lose weight. Never dieting alone, so I think this might help me close a gap in my losing baby # plan.

Has it really been that long?

2009-06-30T18:10:00.000-07:00

Two wks since I last updated.

I didn't weigh myself this morning but I am tomorrow. I've been having some issues. While I'm still losing weight my clothes are actually fitting worse. Mainly because I am beyond bloated in my abdomen.

It effing sucks but I'm dealing. Mostly by eating more food.

This weeks adventure is to find a bathing suit that not only fits but doesn't make me look a fat ass grandma. Or show my stretch marks.

(which probably in turn means I can't buy a cheap-o bathing suit and will be heading to nordies)

No pain, no gain.. or loss.

2009-06-16T07:41:00.001-07:00

I had a bad week. Actually I take that back, not a bad week a bad weekEND.

I partied hard Friday night. Dealt with my hangover with cream cheese and greasy food on Saturday.

Then Sunday I was actually doing pretty good. (gotta give the hubby some props too.) We were at SuperFranks with Maddy's cousins and I was really craving a hot dog.. or pizza.. or a burger. Just as I was searching for money in my wallet Matt walked over with a cup full of fruit that he purchased. Just for lil ole' me.

But later at a BBQ, I was turning down beers and alcohol knowing the food being served wasn't point friendly. As the 10th person that day was offering me a beer and me politely declining, someone finally asked me "You're not pregnant again are you???"

I quickly ran and poured myself a midori margarita. No people.. NOT pregnant!!!

So I weighed in this morning at 180.1.

I guess I should just be happy that I didn't gain.

Official Week #3 Stats

Last week:180.1
This week: 180.1
Total loss: 0
Weekly weight loss percentage: 0.0 %
Total weightloss percentage : 2.2%

I'm thinking about starting to run again and could definitely use some motivation.

Progress (week #2)

2009-06-09T08:24:00.000-07:00

Official Week #2 Stats

Last week:181.6
This week: 180.1
Total loss: 1.5 lbs
Weekly weight loss percentage: .83 %

Total weightloss percentage : 2.2%

Not gonna lie.

2009-06-08T08:42:00.001-07:00

I had a fabulous time at an Art and Wine Festival and drank a good amount of beer.

Slightly nervous to step on that scale tomorrow.

And the winner is.... (week #1)

2009-06-02T08:46:00.000-07:00

Michelle: 1
Food/alcohol: 0

Official Week #1 Stats

Last week: 184.2

This week: 181.6

Total loss: 2.6 lbs

Weekly weight loss percentage: 1.4%

Total weightloss percentage : (the same since I'm only on week #1) 1.4%

Bring on the summer food.. and beer?

2009-06-01T12:50:00.000-07:00

Summer is my absolute favorite eating time of the year. Some of the best foods are in season (hello basil!) and what easier way to cook then throwing everything on the grill. BBQ'ing is definitely a favorite in our household. Whether its just us at home, or hanging with family or partying with friends, we love to (eat) BBQ. During the BBQ season I naturally shed pounds as I'm eating mostly protein and fairly healthy side dishes. Thank goodness I'm not a huge mayo fan otherwise I might be in trouble.

Another fun part of summertime: alcohol. Massive amounts of alcohol. Ok, well maybe not massive, but definitely more than any other season. Beer and BBQ usually go hand in hand on the evites that pop up in my email. And if we are being honest, if there isn't going to be any alcohol at a BBQ, I'm less likely to go.

So whats a point counting gal (with a mild drinking problem) supposed to do? Liquid dinner? Save the flex points?

I don't have the answer. So far I've made it through my first weekend. I didn't go over my points. (Yay me!) I still enjoyed a few chilled drinks. But I can definitely foresee some challenges in the future.

Favorite summer recipes?
Low-caloried cocktail recipes?
Lightest beer option?
Share em if you've got em!

Cooking for 2 (minus 1)

2009-05-26T20:23:00.000-07:00

My husband works nights during the week, leaving me solo with Maddy from 4pm on. The schedule really works out great for us. Except for dinner.

When you know you need to prepare a meal for 2, it keeps you in check. But when its just you (and a baby) its easy to let things slide.

And I do. Often.

My journey to 184.

2009-05-26T19:31:00.000-07:00

This is my journey of when I started became more aware of my weight/eating habits.
August 2005: Admitted to the hospital for my asthma. 4 days of IV. 1 month of steroids. Gain 5 lbs.
November 2005: Miscarraige #1 at 12 weeks. Through my recovery (physically and emotionally) I gain 20+ lbs.
2006: Matt proposes. We choose August 18, 2007 as the date. My journey to lose weight begins.
Spring 2007: New job. Big raise. Decide “we” need to start eating healthy. Lose 30 llbs (drop from size 14/16 to size 6)
August 2007: Miscarriage #2 at 6 wks and wedding. Gain 8lbs by the time we returned from Honeymoon.
Fall/Winter 2007: Recovery of miscarriage/ asthma issues/ on prednisone for 2 months. Gained 21 lbs in 30 days.
February 2008: Begin couting calories and training for 5k.
Spring 2008: Lose all 21 lbs. Back to 155lbs.
June 2, 2008: Found out I was pregnant. 160 (ish) lbs.
January 2009: OB puts me back on steroid to manage pregnancy induced daily asthma attacks. Decide the best course of action is that I stay on them until I deliver.
Feb 11, 2009: Last OB check up before arrival of baby: 213 lbs
Feb 13, 2009: Delivered healthy baby girl, Madelynn. 8lbs 13oz. Hospital pumped steroids via IV through me. All. Weekend. Long.
March 2009: 194 lbs by 6 wk check up.
May 26, 2009: 184.2 lbs

Welcome to the Post Partum Belly.

2009-05-26T12:49:00.000-07:00

(I'll update later with a picture.)

Today is my first official day of trying to lose weight. I am 184.2 lbs. My immediate goal is to lose 10% of my body weight. That will bring me 166.

Thats not even what I was at pre-pregancy. I have other (loftier)goals but for now I need to focus on 166. 18 lbs to shed via exercise and couting points.

I hate my post partum body. I've lost weight before. I hate that this isn't as easy as it was then. Now I have a 3 month old lil girl and I am just getting back into the groove of things at work.

I can do this. The weight will come off.

Week 1: 184.2