Friday Morning Weigh-in

This morning I was at 142.2, down 1.8 pounds from last week and only 1 pound to go! Thanks for giving me a swift kick in the behind Katie, I needed it! I have really really tried to eat well and exercise every day, at least Monday through Friday.

I made my husband monitor me so that I couldn't cheat and this has helped to. I made a calendar that went for 2 weeks and I have to write down every thing I eat and he has to approve my food each night. I told him I couldn't have treats at all and the only meals I have off are Saturday night, Sunday night and Monday for Halloween. Saturday night is our ward's trunk or treat and chili and cookie cookoff, Sunday night is our last Sunday dinner with the McMurray's before they leave for Australia on their mission and of course Monday is Halloween and I am going to allow myself a *few* treats. On Monday I am eating at my friend's house for lunch and play/date (Debbie from high school) and then we are going to my sister's work for trick or treating and then to my sister-in-law's for games and pizza dinner and then trick or treating.

My plan is to be down to my pre pregnancy weight by Saturday, November 5th because we are planning to go out to celebrate my birthday that night. I would really love to make it there by Friday. With only 1 pound to go, I bet I will get there early :)

Friday Morning Weigh-in

This morning I weighed in at 144 even, doing good! Monday I was 146.8, so I am down 2.8 pounds which is awesome and well on my way to my pre pregnancy weight for my birthday in 2 weeks and 2 days. I have another 2.8 pounds to go and that is losing 1.5 pounds a week which seems doable if I can just stay strong and have the willpower to plug through Halloween. Luckily (or not so luckily lol) I can't find my favorite Halloween candy this year which will help. I really love Reese's Sticks and I can usually find them at Target and Smiths but neither store has them this year. I have checked Walmart and Winegars too but no luck. I will try Albertson's and Macy's and then give up. Or maybe I won't look for them so I can't find them and be even more strong, hmmmm, we'll see.

I feel like I'm kicking butt on nutrition lately. I have bought really healthy bread that has no sugar or high fructose corn syrup but just honey and whole wheat and yeast and salt and it's yummy and expensive and most important, good for me! I have toast with eggs or oatmeal with honey or eggs for breakfast. Then for snacks I eat peanuts, fruit, veggies or string cheese. I am really trying hard to stay away from anything processed. For lunch I eat a sandwich with Adam's natural peanut butter and honey, or cooked chicken with veggies or whole wheat pasta with some sauce and cheese. For dinner, I just cook whatever my family likes and it usually isn't perfect but that's okay. I am not perfect and I definitely have times when I eat an occasional dessert or corn dog, but I am being realistic in my eating. I think by not being super strict, I am able to avoid binging and taking a whole day or weekend off like I did before.

Today I am eating really well because Justin and I are going out to eat tonight. We were planning to go up the tram at Snow Basin and then eat at one of the restaurants at the top but now we're not sure it's even open. If not, perhaps we will go to dinner and then drive the loop above Bountiful into Farmington or go Christmas shopping. Whatever we do, I will try to make good eating choices.

Anyway, thanks for giving me a kick in the butt Katie because I really want this and I really want to keep pushing forward. I am still a little nervous about Halloween but it's just one day. Well, really 2 days since our ward has a trunk or treat on Saturday the 29th with a chili and cookie cookoff but 2 days isn't terrible. I bought Halloween candy and won't let my kids open even 1 bag or I know we'll eat it all up before Halloween. Okay, long enough post, see ya!

What is going on with my body?

So, yesterday and today I have eaten well but I am experiencing some not so fun trips to the bathroom to discard more than normal. You would think that when you ate crap that it would happen then and not when you start eating really well. Also, my scale is on the fritz so I think I will need to get a new one soon. It keeps shutting off before giving you a reading or goes to the memory spot and then shuts off. So, just some funny random updates from me!

Also, I am doing some weight training for the next while and should do forever of course. My sister-in-law said that she finally lost weight when she started weight training. I have a video that focuses on your upper body and you lower body for 20 minutes each region and I did the lower body today, go me! Plus I walked Tim to school (2 miles) and exercised outside running/walking for 20 minutes also.

I really want to wear my favorite jeans on my birthday. I can wear them right now but they are still a teensy bit snug.

Checking in

So, I am back from my trip. I honestly thought I wouldn't gain that much since I was on the go so much, but I was wrong, lol! I ate a lot of crap and desserts and it was fabulous but the scale reflects it. This morning after going to my in-laws open house for their mission farewell yesterday and eating dessert after yummy dessert, I am at 146.8. I am 5.6 pounds above my pre pregnancy weight and my goal was my birthday, just shy of 3 weeks. Can I make it with Halloween in there? Well, I don't know if I will but I am going to exercise and eat the best I can within reason.

It was fun to eat whatever I felt like though :)

Friday Morning Weigh-in

This morning I was 143.6, down 1.4 pounds from last week. I feel like I am a little more on track although my family and I have been dealing with illness all week. As a result I have not exercised at all this week, except walking to school on Monday. If you want to read all about our illnesses, it is on my regular family blog :)

However, even being sick my appetite has not gone away, rather I have been really hungry. I tried hard not to eat many sweets since I know you feel better when you eat less sugar. I ate bad on Tuesday and Wednesday I had some ice cream with whip cream but I ate really well on Thursday :) Well, I will check back in in a few weeks after my trip to NYC :)

*** I just realized that today was supposed to be the day when I was 140.8, and 0.4 pounds below my pre pregnancy weight but obviously this time it just didn't happen. It's funny how when I got to the end, I didn't succeed! I still have 2.4 pounds to go to my pre pregnancy weight (and possibly a little more after my trip) so my new goal is to be there for my birthday, November 6th. So, in one month I need to be there, come on, I can do it!!