Weight Loss Moves

Weight Loss Moves - I've Been Better!

2008-05-13T07:49:00.001-07:00

Have you heard that your craving for sugar increases as you satisfy your craving with sugar? Well, if you haven't, then I'm hear to tell you that I've proven that fact through personal experiences. For several weeks, I went without bread products, white rice, candy and the like. I didn't even drink juices or have diet soda. What happened? I found that I drew the curtains on my sugar cravings. They were almost completely gone within a week or two and continued to be almost nil until I started eating sugar products again.

I was on a roll for all of almost three months until my family came to visit. Then I couldn't even try to avoid the "bad" foods. What I'd like for you to try to do with me is ban sugar from your diet for a while. I say try it for one week - no bread, only brown rice, no juice. You are allowed to eat fruit. Instead of grabbing that chocolate bar or cookie, eat an apple. It will be hard to do this at first. You may experience lethargy and even headaches, but they will fade as your body adjusts to being without sugar (one of the most legal drugs on the planet).

Please comment your experiences when you're done with the week. I'd love to hear from you. Oh, and, of course, I'll be doing this too. Until later...

GonnaBe

2008-05-10T06:23:00.001-07:00

Have you ever said to yourself, "I'm gonna be a ..... when I grow up?" I'd never have guessed I would be as chunky as I've become. I'd never have said I'm gonna be overweight when I grow up. I was so slim and active, very active. It never occurred to me.

I love writing in this weight loss blog. It's a place I know I can come to and let it all out. I can share my frustrations about weight loss. Express encouragement to those who might read this blog while battling their own weight loss goals. I can just be me!

As you may have seen, lately I've been struggling with getting back into a routine of losing weight and eating right. Today is the first day I'm going to make use of the gym that I signed up to almost about three weeks ago. I'm giving my husband some time to sleep in so he can watch the kids while I go. I hope to feel really good about myself after I work out.

How do you find motivation to keep going? How do you find the motivation needed to exercise? Someone told me that you make a habit a habit by doing it for at least 21 days. If you can last that long, you stop thinking about not doing it and just do it. That's when it becomes a habit. Well, I know exercising is a good habit. I've tried out that 21-day theory and it does work. However, good habits are easy to lose. Just keep at it.

Well, on the subject of "gonna be," but not necessarily about weight loss, check out this Gonnabe.com video about Barbie and Ken. Well, as you will see, it's not really about Barbie and Ken. It's actually a cute twist. Gonnabe.com is a place where kids can go to learn how to become actors, singers, etc. Some of these kid videos are a trip, so I thought I'd show one of these videos to you. Hey, and if you know any talented kids who aspire to be actors or singers, but who have no direction, share this with them. They might really benefit from this website.

Enjoyable Exercise - Playing with your Children!

2008-05-09T14:36:00.000-07:00

How have you been today? Have you thought about staying away from supersizing your food portions? I have. It's hard to do when you still feel hungry after you've eaten everything on your plate though. The temptation to eat more is great, but that's when you need more water! Also, do something to distract yourself.

Try one of those market research surveys online or read a book. If that doesn't work, get away from the house for a bit. You may be surprised that you weren't really as hungry as you thought. Your body is just use to eating more than it should. You have to train your mind and your body to eat less than those supersized portions. You can do it!

So...onto exercising.

I am happy to report that I exercised today. I actually decided to take the kids to the community pool and we played and played. That can definitely be considered exercise and it was enjoyable too. The water was perfect and the sun's heat was overshadowed by a few clouds and a nice breeze. It was perfect.

Weight Loss and Changes in You.

2008-05-08T20:52:00.000-07:00

I've been working towards a goal of losing 30 pounds by September and have veered off the beaten path a time or two or three, but I'm slowly getting back on the right track. I would like to make an observation about eating well for weeks and weeks and then changing back to old habits.

I'm sure that if you've done this like I have, you notice a perpetual sluggishness. You may also notice the need for acne treatments since your skin no longer stays the clear and vibrant healthy glowing self that it is when you are eating well. You might also notice mood swings, attitude changes and overall shortness of temper. You might not get that mean, but you might start to feel depressed and hopeless. You might actually reason that no matter what, your body is not going to change, you're not going to ever look like the old image you have in your head. You know, the one you want to look like, but can't ever seem to get there.

Sound familiar? You're not alone. I just wanted to say that you can do this! You can meet your goals. Remember, baby steps. This week we're talking about never supersizing your portions so that you don't supersize yourself. Remember that.

Weight Loss - Finally Made a New Goal

2008-05-07T14:35:00.001-07:00

After getting on the scale this morning and seeing that my weight is going in the wrong direction again, I have decided to make a new goal. I spoke to a weight loss partner, actually blogged to her, and stated that I was going to go to the gym on Saturday and Sunday. My hubby wants me to make sure he's home to take care of the kids before I go, so even though the ideal time to go would be during the day, I just can't do that. I don't really like going out at night by myself, call me a chicken, but it's true, so I have to go on the weekend.

I can't wait to see the old me again. I know I can do this. I know I'm struggling and I wish I could write success after success, but maybe you feel my pain. When I finally lose the weight, I'm going to check out one of those awesome hotel deals online and see if I can give myself a really big reward, but for now, I'll just settle for something healthy. I'm going to have to break this weight loss thing down into really tiny baby steps.

I just read an article from Prevention Magazine about weight loss that recommended, "Resolve never to supersize your food portions--unless you want to supersize yoru clothes." So, that's a baby step. I can handle that. How about you?

Greasy Foods, Bad Foods...ArghhhH!

2008-05-06T19:19:00.000-07:00

OK, not to make light of disease, but I think I have the mesothelioma of addiction to all bad foods. I am just tired of eating what I'm not suppose to eat, even though I crave it. I crave greasy fried chicken and chocolate and lots of other bad foods. Is it just a brain malfunction that doesn't allow me to get over the cravings?

Am I really so weak minded? I haven't overeaten, per se, but the food is just there. I'm the only one in the house on a diet, so no one wants to eat what I'm suppose to eat. Anyway, I'm struggling today. That's the deal. I'll try again tomorrow.

Official Start Day - Again!

2008-05-04T19:45:00.000-07:00

So, tomorrow is the official weight loss start date for me again. I will not promise to be different or more focussed or any of those things. I'm going to take this one day at a time. I'm going to get on a better eating plan, again. I'm going to work on losing five pounds this month. I want to be 170. I will do it. I'll keep you updated. Of course, the gym should help some. We'll see how committed I am to that. I hate leaving my house. I love being home. I like being out, but not to exercise. I know it's just a mind over matter thing. I know I'll feel better for exercising. As I said, we'll see. I paid for the membership, so I better use it, at least a few times!

No More Family for a Few Months

2008-05-03T16:12:00.001-07:00

My brother and his family left this morning and I'm just sitting here recuperating from the activity I've been doing for the entire month of April. This morning he was headed off to Georgia for a few days, so he took some time to get directions.

He reminded me of a few weeks back when I was able to see down to the street corner on my laptop where we were headed when we went to Orlando for a few days. With laptops and an air card, who needs gps fleet tracking systems? Nah! I'm sure they have their use and most people don't have access to laptops in their cars, so...

Anyway, I said I was start back on working on my "diet" goals tomorrow, but I think I'm going to give myself one more day, so Monday it is. Remember, weight loss isn't just a mission or a one time deal. It's a lifetime journey.

Dieting - Starting and Stopping!

2008-05-01T19:01:00.000-07:00

Dieting is tough in the environment that I've been living in over the past month. I've had not even one bit of motivation towards eating really well. I have been selective and I have noticed myself lean more towards the fruits and veggies and even have stayed away from rice and bread for the most part. Maybe that's why I haven't gained much weight.

My brother and his family will be here for another two days. Did I mention that they have the cutest little dogs. I don't even know what their breed is, but they are very little and have soft black hair. They hardly bark, do very little wining and are just perfect! My sister-in-law brought with her the cutest little pet beds imaginable.

I digress, so once they leave, I'll officially start back on the diet program. I believe I mentioned joining a gym. It only cost me $99 for the whole year, so I better make due and start using it. I have only four more months before I have to look GREAT, so cheer me on. I know you're in my corner and wanting to lose weight too, so let's get to it.

Once again, START DATE, Sunday, May 3, 2008...See you then.

Family Still Visiting

2008-04-29T20:31:00.000-07:00

Believe it or not, I still have family visiting from out of town. They will be here until Saturday and then I can get back to my routine. I have been eating like everyone else and then some. However, surprisingly, this morning after weighing myself, I found that I actually lost a pound. I could not believe it. I've been wearing girdles and body stockings just so I could look smaller in some of my outfits, and I am actually smaller. Maybe it has to do with all of the activity I've been doing.

Family Has Left the Coup.

2008-04-18T11:19:00.001-07:00

Well, as of this morning, the family has left the coup. I said I would try my best to make good food choices this past week and intention is only half of the battle. I started out pretty well, but being the only one on a diet was no fun, so I gave in and had a blast with all the high fat, high calorie foods. However, just because I slipped up doesn't mean I am going to berate myself. I have goals and am still going to work towards those goals.

My sister-in-law has decided to join me in losing weight. Having a partner is sure to boost my spirits with this fight. We have set up a blog to journal our goals just to each other, so we'll see how it goes. Once I lose weight, I think I'll get a posture corrector. It seems like correct posture has a lot to do with how you feel about yourself and it also helps your back.

So, that's the update. It's Friday and I've decided to get back on the bandwagon on Monday, so I'll write more then. I believe I'll be trying the switch dieting technique. I'll get more into that soon.

Posting Lose Weight Pictures

2008-04-16T13:10:00.000-07:00

I have an SD card full of weight loss pictures, but I can never get up the nerve to post the pictures here. How do you guys and gals do it? I guess I just feel very self conscious about my image. When I think about it, it's not like I'll ever meet anyone who reads this blog unless you're a family member.

Ahhh...that's why I don't post. There are a lot of people who know me who read my blog, but who live in other States. I guess I'm just thinking about what they'd think about my weight. After all, as I said in an earlier post, it was only two years or so ago that I weighed at least 30 pounds less. Anyway, maybe I'll get my pics up here when all the weight or most of the weight is off. It's going to happen and then I know you'll celebrate with me.

Until next time...

Family Coming for a Visit

2008-04-12T18:26:00.000-07:00

This coming week, I'm going to be having family over for a few days. That has boosted my stress level on top of the PMS thing I have going on. What does that cause? Well, for some people, stress makes them eat less. For me, I find that I eat more and I eat foods that are not good for me either. For example, I choose the fried fish over the broiled. I choose French fries over apple slices. I choose chocolate over a protein shake. If I had a futures broker for all the weight I might gain over the next week, just because of stress, I think they'd make me rich.

However, since I know this, I'm going to put forth as much effort as possible to refrain from making bad food choices. I have been exercising more and that's good, but the PMS blues and tiredness seem to be combating my efforts. Anyway, you don't need to be discouraged. I know you know what I'm talking about here. Let's just make a firm plan of doing it right this coming week. That's my plan.

I met my goal last week and exercised four out of five days, Monday through Friday. That's a plus in the right direction. Now to just keep it up. I've done Taebo, Salsa dancing, gardening, cleaning, you name it, I called it exercise. I'm proud of myself. Haven't lost any weight since my food choices haven't been all that great, so next week I'll try to work on that as a new goal along with better food choices. How have you been this past week?

The Biggest Loser - I'm Siked!

2008-04-08T19:01:00.000-07:00

I feel so encouraged to continue on my weight loss journey after watching the Biggest Loser tonight. I remember looking like Ali when just three years ago. It wasn't that long ago. My weight loss hasn't moved in about three weeks, which has had me pretty bummed.

However, I am determined, so this week I have actually started working out. So far though, I have only more energy to show for it which isn't really a bad thing come to think of it. I only need to lose 25 more pounds. This has got to happen. O.K. I'm going to do it!

How about you?

I Hate Those - I lost 40 lbs in a Month - Articles!

2008-04-06T18:35:00.000-07:00

I just read an article where a woman claimed to have lost 40 lbs in one month simply by replacing the soda she drank constantly with water, eating no breakfast, a reasonable lunch and a light dinner. WOW! That doesn't happen to everyone and I doubt if that would ever happen to me. In fact, she said she ate Ramen Noodles for dinner.

Another thing she mentioned was that she didn't exercise one bit, snacked sometimes and had soda like once a week as a reward. O.K. does this sound crazy? Does this sound like something of a farce? Truly, I don't know her for beans and I can't say what she claims is absolutely impossible, but I hate reading articles like that.

They make me feel like I must be doing something wrong. They can make a person who has been at it, trying to lose weight for almost three months and struggling, feel like a failure or something. Whatever!

I'll try not to be a hater here, but at the same time, this post is to encourage those of you who don't see results like that. This post is to let you know that you're not alone and that your struggles are worth it. This post is for those of you who step on the scale every day or every other day and see that you've actually gained a pound even though you did everything right and should have lost a pound or TWO.

Don't sweat it! You'll get to your goal and you'll be healthy too. I'm encouraging a little exercise this week. That's what my goal is. What's yours?

Weight Loss - Eating Right is Not Enough.

2008-04-05T15:07:00.000-07:00

A little off the topic of weight loss, I was just surfing the net and came across this cell phone amplifiers site. I use to live in a concrete structured condo and I could never use my cell phone at home. It was almost like what's the point of free nights and weekends? Well, this company can actually fix the signal strength in the home. I don't know if I'd spend money on something like that. I'd probably just change my cell phone service instead, which is what I ended up doing.

Anyway, about my weight loss, I just wanted to say one more thing that I didn't mention in my last post. Eating well works, but only for so long. You may not gain weight, but weight loss will happen soooo gradually that it is almost like if you aren't losing weight at all. For someone who wants to see immediate results, exercise along with watching your food intake is definitely a better bet. I hate to say it, but it's true. You have to get moving. Find a way to motivate yourself. That's what I'm having to do. That's all about weight loss for now. Until next time...

Weight Loss - I Need Encouragement!

2008-04-05T14:59:00.000-07:00

Have you ever thought to just get away from it all by taking a trip in a class A motorhome or going camping or something like that? Well, thinking about all that I've been through this past two weeks, that's what I'd like to do...just get away from the computer, the scale and everything.

I've actually lost about 1 pound through this process of eating whatever I want within reason. I haven't been eating much rice or bread, but other than that, I have eaten out a few times, eaten with family a few times and ordered in too. I'm pretty proud of the fact that I haven't gained anything, but I'm a bit bummed that I weigh the same thing I weighed about three weeks ago.

Now my family is coming in about two weeks and I wanted to weigh a certain number, but the way things are going, I know that's not going to happen. I'm not motivated to exercise and I know that is the trick. I know that will get me over the hump. I guess I'm just going to have to do what the Biggest Losers do -- suck it up and get moving even though they don't want to.

Alright...does anyone have any encouragement for me?

Finally Starting To See the Light

2008-04-01T06:59:00.000-07:00

I have finally started to see the light through the clouds after being sick for almost two weeks. I'm still coughing and the headaches are faint, but overall, my energy level is picking up. I have been afraid to check my weight these past few days since I've been eating to satisfy what I think my body needs. Happily, I'm not any heavier than I was two weeks ago. However, I'm not lighter either.

Let's see what the rest of this week will bring. I think I can actually get on my treadmill today. I've also lessened the stress levels in regard to my work load. I had been trying to do an at home internship, but it's just way too much work. I think having too much on your plate can work against your weight loss. I'm sure there are studies out there that prove this. Working at home should be less stressful, but I can't remember ever being as stressed out as I've been these past few months, what with taxes and losing weight and owning a business, not to mention being a wife and mother and homemaker...It's absolutely unbelievable.

When you work from home, I think, based on my experience, you feel like you can fit more in the day, but that's just not so. I've actually thought of closing up shop and going out to work for someone else, just so I don't expect so much from myself. I'm not going to do that, but I know that I weighed less when I worked outside of the home.

So, after much introspection and several interesting observations about myself, I have decided to leave the internship program and work with what I already have on my plate, no more, no less.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Completely Off Track - Losing Weight

2008-03-28T04:25:00.001-07:00

This week has been one of very low lows in which I've been feeling horrible. I have the flu. I think it's finally starting to break through, so coughing is the main part of the cold that is still lingering. Even so, I've been eating non-diet like foods, chocolate, breads, fried chicken. In the first part of the week, I wasn't even sure if this was the flu and so I started eating my old ways thinking maybe I've been taking out too many probiotics from my system. I didn't know if I had drained my body of important stuff and therefore, had become very weak. It was a little scary because I just didn't have any energy, but that was really the only symptom, except for a never ending headache.

After eating normally for a while, the weakness started to dissipate, but the headache remained and this watery hollowness in my ears started to happen. That's when I knew this had to be a cold. My tonsils were swollen, but they didn't feel raw. They felt more like achy. Yesterday was the first time I treated myself for a cold/flu with Nyquil. The coughing really started up and the achiness in the tonsils became the raw feeling.

Anyway, so I've been off the diet now for about a week. I'm afraid to get on the scale...Let me do that now. I'll be right back. O.K. So I'm back. I'm 178 on the digital scale. This means I've gained about 1.5 pounds. I expected it to be worse, so I guess that's good. I'm hoping to get back on track today, but we'll see. I'm still not all together and I really need to feel right to continue dieting and exercising. I guess eating healthy foods won't necessarily make me feel horrible, so I'm going back to that for sure. The exercising will not be happening until I feel all better.

I'll tell you what I have been doing though. I've been watching movies. When you're sick wrapping up in your comforter with a good book or a movie is the perfect solution to a hard day. The only thing I need is
home theater lighting. My lighting at home is so uneven. Anyway, I hope you are still on track with your diet. I'll definitely get back on the bandwagon by this weekend, God Willing.

Still Feelin Yucky!

2008-03-24T18:50:00.001-07:00

I'm still feeling pretty yucky and so I've been eating soups and soups and more soups. I'm sure the food I've been eating is not necessarily in line with my diet, but I just need to feel better. I've been feeling horrible headaches and I'm not sure if I'm getting an ear infection or if it's my throat that's going to be bad, but I just want it to get to that point where I know which issue to treat.

Right now I'm just taking Tylenol since I don't have a runny nose or any other type of cold symptoms that are obvious to treat. I am feeling the ache all over the body. I think I just need Calgon or royal caribbean to take me away. I can't wait until I feel better again.

Have The Flu This Weekend!

2008-03-23T23:45:00.000-07:00

I thought I had caught a cold this weekend. All indications were there that a cold, it was. I had the sore throat, the runny nose and feelings of achiness all over. Then it really hit me. I was shivering and felt like a truck had hit me. My temperature was up and down. It still is. It's crazy! So, as far as dieting, last night I just decided to take care of me the best way I knew how. I ate chocolate. The sad thing is that it's just not the same anymore. I love chocolate, but it just doesn't do what it use to do for me. It's not even like a guilty feeling comes over me. I have a few m&ms and I'm done. I don't need anymore. Even so, I'm sure that I ate more than I should have. I had turkey with gravy from Boston Market and some sweet potato and mac & cheese.

A very good thing happened this weekend and for a little while, it actually helped me to feel like I wasn't as sick as I am. I can't say what it was yet because I heard that others in the family don't know yet. However, a hint...I am going to be traveling this winter. Maybe I'll even need travel health insurance. If you're curious, you'll find out what the good news is soon enough.

Until next time...

You Are What You Eat

2008-03-22T09:32:00.000-07:00

Have you heard the saying, "You are What you Eat?" Well, it's true! If you eat junk foods, you will look like junk, you will feel like junk and in turn, your attitude about things will be more junky. On the other hand, imagine eating healthy foods, low fat, high energy, all out good for you foods. How do you think your body will feel? Yep! It will feel great. You will feel great. Your brain will thank you and your attitude and outlook on life will be better, more positive. Part of the reason is because you know you're doing right by your body.

As I was thinking about what to write today, I came across a website that reviewed this weight loss product called Orovo. On that page is an excellent breakdown, very brief and easy to read, about different foods that are super good for you, foods called SUPER FOODS! Please take a look and think about where you might be able to add these foods to your diet. They talk about Acai, Barley, Cayenne Pepper, Flax Seed and more under the subheading, "The Why."

O.K. I'll leave you with that. I hope you benefit from the reading there. I don't know too much about Orovo, but I do know about a few of those SUPER FOODs and they are super!

Weight Loss and Deprivation.

2008-03-21T04:41:00.000-07:00

I'm happy to report that my weight loss is moving in the right direction again. I have lost that 1.5 pounds I gained during my PMS stage and hopefully I'll see an even bigger improvement (maybe another 1.5 pounds by Monday. I intend to do some celebrating this weekend, but the funny thing is that I'm happy with my food choices. I don't absolutely deprive myself, but I am still careful what I eat.

For example, yesterday, I wanted some Combos. You know that really salty pretzel food with cheese stuffed in the middle. Well, instead of eating the whole bag, I just had one serving. I wasn't absolutely satisfied, but I did indulge and again, I'm happy with the way I handled my craving.

What I like most of all is comparing my now (16 lbs thinner) pictures with my pictures from back in January. Even though it's just a few pounds less, what a difference. My face looks smaller, I don't look so swollen and even my skin looks clearer. These are the benefits of losing weight and eating right. Why didn't I think of doing this before? Oh Yeah, I did. Why is it working now when it didn't work before? Because I wasn't committed. I wasn't ready to be. I wanted to eat anything I wanted. I can't stand working out. However, the reality is I owed it to myself to find out how to get away from fat. I owed it to my husband and my children too.

Now I don't take any fat burners or try to lose weight artificially, not yet anyway. I'm just watching my food choices and portions and moving a little more. You'll be surprised what you're satisfied with after you train your body to accept less addictive food choices.

Try it one day..actually a few days in a row. No Sugar! No Rice! No Bread! No Chocolate! It will be hard. You'll feel like you're in a daze. You might even feel angry and deprived. That's the addiction coming out. Then all of a sudden you won't feel those things so much. You won't feel them everyday. You'll be satisfied.

Happy Weight Loss!

Ten Weight Loss Encouragement Phrases to Boost Your Performance!

2008-03-20T08:33:00.001-07:00

I've never had any issues with drugs, except for the legal kind, like sugar, coffee and chocolate, so I don't have any experience with drug treatment centers, but I would imagine one of the things that is done for drug addicts is to give encouragement, so I dedicate this weight loss moves post to encouragement to myself and to all of you who are reading this post and who want to lose weight.

It is a scientific fact that encouragement boosts performance, so here are ten phrases that might work for you. Print them. Read them. Remember them.

1. You Can Do It!
2. Keep It Going!
3. Push Yourself!
4. Good Job! Way to Go!
5. "Each indecision brings its own delays and days are lost lamenting over lost days. What you can do or think you can do, begin it. For boldness has magic, power, and genius in it." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
6. "Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there." Josh Billings
7. Only One More Set and You're Done!
8. Go For It!
9. Plan! Plan! Plan! Know Your Objectives, be Realistic and then DO It!
10.Baby Steps Eventually Become Big Steps. Start Small and GAIN BIG Results!

So, I hope those phrases do it for you and your weight loss goals. There are many more. Can you come up with some that are not here? Comment below. I'd love to hear from you about encouragement or weight loss experiences!

Exercise - Where Do You Find the Time?

2008-03-20T08:16:00.000-07:00

I have been planning on adding exercise to my weight loss plan and I just don't seem to have the time! It's amazing how the time flies and it's aggravating too. What with cleaning house, working and taking care of other family responsibilities, I just about get through the day and night. I'm not much for twiddling my thumbs as I am sure is the way of it with most moms. I couldn't if I wanted to. Can you imagine leaving the house a wreck, the garbage in the trash, the dishes in the sink, the bathroom smelly with towels all over the floor. It would be a horrible environment to work in and even more so to feel positive about your image.

I can't function if the house is a mess. I'm not a neat freak or anything, but I don't like too much clutter. It's counterproductive in my mind. But I digress. How do you find the time to exercise. After a few months of losing my addiction to sugar and chocolate (As you know, you need to undergo your own form of drug rehabilitation when it comes to sugar. I read it's one of the legal most addicting drugs in the world.), I am ready to lose my aversion to working out. I am just zapped of energy by the end of the day and don't even want to think about Taebo or Salsa dancing or anything else. I just want to curl up with a nice book and hot tea and fall asleep.

So, please make some suggestions. I'm all ears or "eyes."

Happy Weight Loss!