Friday, 27 April 2012

ONE ROUGH WEEK!!!!

Well, I had a tough week and the end result was a 1.4 pound gain. Am I going to beat myself up over this? No. 
Am I going to be sad and sulk around? Nopa!
I'm going to keep doing what I am doing, knowing that I am working toward a healthier body. Some weeks wont reflect my journey on the scale, it fact it may go the opposite direction. I will not let this single week bog me down. Today I choose to accept what I have done, know what I can do and live with life's ups and downs. I choose to be happy where I am, know how far I have come, I feel great!!!

This week I allowed my emotions to dictate how I reacted and thus it lead me to a small gain (I admit I fed my emotions and baked goodies that I don't need in the house). Sometimes Betty Crocker needs to come out and bake. 
I'm a feeder my nature and since I don't have a place of employment to take it to it sits here in my house, giving me the come-hither look and silently beckons me to nibble and sample.


My vow this week is to get back to tracking, I know that unless I track I stray, and I am going to weigh out my portions. I know these handy dandy tricks are what kept me on track and headed to my end goal.
So, now I am going to pull up my-too-big-for-me-panties (giggles) and ROCK this week. I am tackling my walking buddy and we are going to push each other this week to work a little harder. Jen, I am ready for this week to be our week. 

This week on the menu is lots of fresh veggies, salads with chicken and fruit-galore. Hubby, I am glad you like all the things I cook, it's going to be fresh spa-meals this week.


I wanted to share with you something I fell in love with. My family had Chinese food and I wanted to stay on point. So I shared the  sweet and sour chicken with my son, I had the sauce on the side so I could measure it out. I had one cup for 11 points plus value and the veggies were steamed with no sauce. It was wonderful and I got to eat all the veggies I wanted, I was full and happy. So you can have your Chinese and eat it too ♥

Have a blessed week ya'll.

Saturday, 21 April 2012

Week 8

HOLY MOLE GUACAMOLE!!!!!


This has been one of the toughest weeks I have had in a while. My depression and anxiety was super high and my ability to control my cravings was out of bounds. I maintained my walks, even though my walking buddy was on vacation and being sorely missed. I made it out almost every day, and truth be told some days it was the hardest thing I did.
Sunday I bought some girl guide cookies for my kids, and I have to admit during the week I ate a whole sleeve of them, A WHOLE SLEEVE!!! I also made cereal and marshmallow treats for the kids and as I look back I ate the same amount as them, if not more. What was I thinking???
I truly tried to take this last week one meal at a time, one snack at a time and not beat myself up over indulgences. Life is ups and downs, gains and losses and I was going to take this week as it came. For good or bad, this was only one week.

When I went in today for my weigh-in I was prepared for a 2-3 pound gain, I was more then shocked when I was told I has lost 3 pounds, HELLO WHAT???? YIPPEE!!!!! The only thing I can think of is my walking and water helped me more then I thought it would. I am now at a 48.2 pound total loss, only 1.8 pounds and I will be half way there, 50 pounds here I come!!! 

I was asked by my leader to bring in a beginning picture of myself to share with the group. I find it funny, I know I am losing weight, it shows in my clothes and I feel healthier. But, when I look at my physical self I still see how much more I have to go. I know I can do it but when does the mental part of weight loss kick in? I know I have gone down 4 sizes but when will I be able to look at my reflection and not judge what I see and accept how far I have come?
I think this is the hardest part of weight loss, how long until my brain makes the switch, or how the heck do I shut up the negative thoughts. This is a topic I will look into and share any information.

Next week I will post another Lunch and or dinner, with pictures. 
Have a blessed week and let's ROCK IT!!!

Friday, 13 April 2012

Week #7

I lost 1 pound this week
45.2 Total loss

I have been busting and a moving this week with my walking buddy, Jen. I was hoping and praying I would have been a better loss, but I will take it. This last week we walked 7-10K a day. I think I will change it up this week by walking 3 days (7-10K a day) and the other 2 days I am going to do my wii fit, so that I can work some of my other muscles.  

This last weekend was Easter and we kept to our family tradition, we went to the Toronto Zoo for a family fun filled day. Sean, Riley and I were joined by my twin sister Ericia, her husband Nick and their daughter Soph-io. Ericia and I packed the family lunch so that we would be able to keep is healthy. Thank you Kooks for keeping me on track. I loved this activity, we are all walking for hours, we see cute animals and the kids LOVE it. The bonus the kids sleep like charms that night. Super bonus for me, it keeps me from the tempting candy that the Easter Bunny brought.

For dinner last night I made some of the best baked chicken breasts ever (sorry no pictures). I roasted them with carrots and yellow potatoes, I paired it with a green salad, super yummy!!! The kids even loved it. I really tried to make healthy meals this week knowing that I was working out so hard.

My next goal is to get my 50 pound coin from WW, I am so excited, I am only 4.8 pounds away, 50 pounds is only my half way mark, but I am almost there. I am so excited and so happy!!!! I am praying that I can make it to that mark by the end of the month. So here is to another wonderful and exciting week...I will challenge myself with the new goals I have planned for the week.

I pray everyone has a blessed and wonderful week. Now, lets ROCK THIS WEEK!!!!



Saturday, 7 April 2012

Week # 6

WOOT HOO!!!
What a good week!!!


First the kids kept their fighting to a low..WOW!!!! I love weeks when I am not stressed from sun up to sun down. THANK YOU KIDS!!!

Second, I lost 1.6 pounds this week!!! (I want to give my Friend Jen a shout-out, losing 3 pounds is something to be super proud of!!! You are doing great.) I worked hard and it was tough with all the Easter yummy goodies filling the holiday aisle's at the market. I even made Easter cookies for Riley's Easter party at his daycare. Bunnies for the Easter Rabbit and hearts for our love for Jesus. It was really cute, I told Riley about the hearts and he started to sing a "I love Jesus" song, too stinking cute. I maybe on my journey but at the same time I want to make sure that my new "lifestyle" doesn't deprive them of kid pleasures that come along with holidays.


Tri-color cookies (fun)

Sugar cookies
  

Easter Eggs, No mess-no fuss

I also made cute little hard boiled Easter Eggs, I have discovered the joy of the No Mess, No Fuss wrappers, JOY!!! And for all my WW friends remember 3 egg whites are only 1 points plus value, and they are full of protein, so enjoy as a snack, or make a meal featuring them.They are egg-cellent for you ♥

As for a meal that I loved this week, I made a quinoa chicken mushroom dinner with Broccoli, it was delightful and only 8 points plus. I used 1 cup of quinua, 3 oz chicken and mushrooms with onions and paired it with steamed broccoli. I was filled and the flavor with yummy scrummy. You can use any seasonings you want to make the flavor fit what you like. I used Italian seasoning and added red pepper flakes for added heat.  My husband liked it too.


I want to close this week with a quote that I keep running into.

"Your body will thank you a year from now with the choices you make today"

I know as I look at the changes my body has been making I am so THANKFUL that I made the choice to focus on me eight months ago. I am so WORTH IT!!! It has been a tough road, a happy road, a stressed road and  at times I wanted to give in and eat myself silly. But I know I am happier as I reach my small goals. I take it one pound at a time, reward every five pounds with a new bead for my bracelet. Rewards work for me and I love the visual reminder when I need to be grounded and steadfast in my journey.

Have a great week my friends, I am going to ROCK IT and reach for the stars!!!!