Here we go again

Well I have started again.... I have decided that a heart attack doesn't sound like a good thing for my kids or family to have to deal with.

So....this week I have made it to the gym and/or walked each day. I feel much better afterward, but I have to be honest. The hip and knee are killing me. I had to shorten my workout on Monday because I thought I was going to scream in pain from the hip. I know--it's a catch 22. The pain is in part caused by the weight gain. The knee and hip pain are on the right side, so I know that I am definitely favoring the knee by putting undue stress on the hip.

I am really trying to eat in small portions and so far I have been able to do it okay.

I'm really disgusted with myself because I have gained all of the weight I had lost six years ago. It's taken me six years to gain it all back, so I know it won't be gone overnight.

I just have to get myself to the gym. Every day.

lost three this week!!

I've lost 3 more pounds this week, even with Valentine's Day and the four chocolate dipped strawberries and the chocolates I ate! :)

I've also lost in inches (total of 3 inches since last week when I started measuring) which is a plus.

It's been pretty easy -- UNTIL TODAY! I was working with a teacher, and another teacher came in to see if we wanted anything from Five Guys--OF COURSE I DID!! BUT I didn't eat it. Instead, I came home and ate some of the homemade chicken soup I made last night for dinner...I just keep telling myself, "nothing tastes as good as thin feels..."

We are going to the Outback tonight so I have planned out my day. Since the weather is a bit nicer, I should be able to get at least a 45 min walk in. I didn't get to exercise yesterday since I didn't even get home until after 7 PM.

2/14/11

This weekend was so-so. I went over by a few points, but I did exercise every day since last Wednesday. I feel good about that. I will walk later today, too. I'm cleaning at home today and organizing.

For those of you who are following me, I really appreciate your support! It keeps me accountable. :)

Weight Tracker

2/11/11
Lost 4 lbs this week!
Just started measuring so I will update that next week. Honestly, I was hoping for 5 lbs, but 4 is better than none. I just have to stick with it. Like Mom said, it didn't get there overnight, I won't be able to get it off overnight either.

2/18/11
Lost 3 more pounds this week and 3 inches total.

2/20/11
I decided to weigh myself today because of eating out on Friday night and last night. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I had lost 2 more pounds! :)

2/8/11

Today has been very easy. I had coffee for breakfast (my standard) and a great wrap for lunch. The wrap and strawberries for lunch were only 6 points. I have 36 bonus points left for the week, which ends tomorrow. Of course, I won't use them all but it is good to know that I am staying within my limits.

2/7/11

Today has been okay so far. I'm excited to learn that the lemon caper chicken and green bean casserole that I am making is only 6 points! Yay!

We are celebrating Braxton's birthday tonight. He loves lemon caper chicken and green bean casserole. I have a little chocolate cake for him, too.

Super Bowl was Super!

I made it!! I wasn't even tempted to eat all of that food. In fact, it kind of made me sick to think of how many fat grams and calories were on that table! I did enjoy the veggie tray and turkey sub. It wasn't nearly as hard as I thought it was going to be.

I am hopeful that I can get to the gym at least three times during this week. It's hard when we have the kids, though, because I have to get home, fix their dinner, etc....and then it's bed time. I am hoping that I can go during my lunch hour tomorrow, Wednesday, and Friday. Sat and Sun are easy because I can go anytime. It's the week days that worry me...I wish I had a more flexible schedule, but I am booked solid during the week this week and next.

And we did win $50 in the pool! Yay!! :)