....The moment has arrived. One that I have anxtiously awaiting for months now. A day that I will remember as one of the greatest milestones in my life.
I slip out of my shoes, and step up to the scale. I jump up quickly, overwhelmed by excitment, happiness, pride, and gratefullness. This is it! I have prepared for it, I have worked hard for it, and now its time.
The receptionist reads the numbers, 1-7-4. 174. ONE SEVENTY FOUR!!
I scream with excitment, and everyone turns to look. I did it! I DID IT! I reached my goal weight! I, Heather Dabrowski, have reached my goal weight!
When I close my eyes, I can see it, I can feel it, I can almost reach out and touch it. Oh how I anticipate that day with such longing. Everything within me wants to see this dream become a reality, and I'm only 33 pounds away from holding that acomplishment in my hands!
After I step off the scale, and do my happy dance of course, I may just find a roof top to shout it from! :)
No, in all seriousness, I will be so happy I'm sure I might bust! The first thing I will do after hitting goal will more than likely be to purchase an entire new waredrobe! Then probably go back to work and continue on this healthly road I'm traveling, because it doesnt stop there.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Change
At the start of my weight loss journey I was weak, obese and held a poor, skewed vision of who I was. Now, only nine months later, I have lost 66 pounds and have gained so much more. With only a little over 30 pounds to lose, I am well on my way to achieving my weight loss goal. As well as becoming a more confident, healthier version of me.
As I retrace the steps of my weight loss journey, one major change that has occurred is my belief in myself. The belief that not only can I lose the weight that has for so long hindered me, but the belief that I am worth making the change. And once that far off dream became a reality I became a passionate fighter, determined to conquer anything that stood in the way of obtaining the ultimate goal; change.
Change that for many years had been knocking at my door, but I had shunned. Change that would make me a stronger woman. Change that would not only affect me and my own world, but a change that would inspire many in the world around me.
Joining Weight Watchers ® was not an attempt to put a band-aide over what was broken, but an opportunity to heal what had been shattered for so long. An opportunity that has led to many seemingly small changes that have led to one major difference. An opportunity to regain control of my destiny.
As I retrace the steps of my weight loss journey, one major change that has occurred is my belief in myself. The belief that not only can I lose the weight that has for so long hindered me, but the belief that I am worth making the change. And once that far off dream became a reality I became a passionate fighter, determined to conquer anything that stood in the way of obtaining the ultimate goal; change.
Change that for many years had been knocking at my door, but I had shunned. Change that would make me a stronger woman. Change that would not only affect me and my own world, but a change that would inspire many in the world around me.
Joining Weight Watchers ® was not an attempt to put a band-aide over what was broken, but an opportunity to heal what had been shattered for so long. An opportunity that has led to many seemingly small changes that have led to one major difference. An opportunity to regain control of my destiny.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Content
Its been sometime since I've posted a blog about whats been going on.....
.....For like a month now I've been off track; not counting points, not making healthy choices, not getting in my exercise routine. And I cannot seem to get back on track. I've tried and been okay for a few days, making good choices and tracking....but then, I'm not sure what happens and I give up. I eat like a crazy person. Candy, pizza, McDonalds, a little of this, a little of that....I cant seem to stop!
At least this weekend I got in a little bit of exercise. Not much, but at least it was something. Ran a little Saturday and Sunday and took a walk on Saturday with my doggie. I hope that I can keep it up through out the week.
Last week I stayed on track enough to lose 3 point something pounds, but it was sheer luck. I'm hoping that this week I will be lucky enough to lose 1 pound. So much for reaching my goal of 75 pounds lost by my birthday (only 19 days away). That would mean I would have to lose 9 pounds in a little of 2 weeks! Yeah right!! I guess I shouldnt hold my breath.....
.....I dont know if its so much a lack of motivation, as a decrease in desire. Maybe I am just content with where I am, and how far I've come.
.....For like a month now I've been off track; not counting points, not making healthy choices, not getting in my exercise routine. And I cannot seem to get back on track. I've tried and been okay for a few days, making good choices and tracking....but then, I'm not sure what happens and I give up. I eat like a crazy person. Candy, pizza, McDonalds, a little of this, a little of that....I cant seem to stop!
At least this weekend I got in a little bit of exercise. Not much, but at least it was something. Ran a little Saturday and Sunday and took a walk on Saturday with my doggie. I hope that I can keep it up through out the week.
Last week I stayed on track enough to lose 3 point something pounds, but it was sheer luck. I'm hoping that this week I will be lucky enough to lose 1 pound. So much for reaching my goal of 75 pounds lost by my birthday (only 19 days away). That would mean I would have to lose 9 pounds in a little of 2 weeks! Yeah right!! I guess I shouldnt hold my breath.....
.....I dont know if its so much a lack of motivation, as a decrease in desire. Maybe I am just content with where I am, and how far I've come.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
8 Ways NOT to Cheat on a Diet
Are you "cheating" on your weight loss plan? Learn some tips to help keep you on the straight and narrow.
"Stop!" screams your conscience as you swipe a handful of mini-candy bars from your co-worker's communal candy dish. If no one actually sees you take them then the calories don't really count, right? Some call it "cheating." Sneaking. Closet eating. But one of the reasons dieters "cheat" is that they're often so strict with themselves that they end up feeling deprived.
Remember that healthy eating includes lots of good choices with a few "naughty" ones as well. Devising some strategies to help you enjoy treats rather than "cheat" will help keep you on the straight and narrow. Here are some suggestions to try:
1. Plan for treats
Making sure you get to enjoy your favorite treats every once in a while will help you from feeling deprived. Pick a night each week when you can indulge in something decadent like a piece of chocolate mud cake. Give yourself permission to truly enjoy your dessert! Taking time to savor a treat is always more satisfying than gobbling it down with feelings of guilt or shame.
2. Put your pantry on a diet
If most of the foods in your house are healthy, then you're already halfway there. If you must have tempting foods around for a special occasion, store them out of sight or buy them at the last minute. On the big day, enjoy your favorite foods and send any leftovers home with your guests.
3. Choose your friends wisely
Beware of any "friend" who continually tries to coerce you into "just a cappuccino" which you know really means a cappuccino and a slice of carrot cake with frosting an inch thick. Put these friends on hold until you're feeling strong enough to say "no." Or suggest a different kind of get-together such as a walk in the park or an afternoon at the movies.
4. Count the cost as well as the calories
Allocate so many dollars per pound you plan to lose and save the money in a separate account or piggy bank. Or "pay" yourself so much every day you stick to your weight-loss plan. Then treat yourself to something fabulous like a new outfit or a day at a beauty spa.
5. Picture yourself
Find some not-so-flattering photos of yourself and place them strategically at prime temptation spots—the fridge, the cookie jar or in your desk drawer. That way you will be reminded of the positive changes you're trying to make to your life whenever you're tempted to overindulge.
6. Surround yourself with witnesses
Tell everyone you are changing your eating habits. Give them permission to remind you of your dedication to better health if they catch you transgressing. Make sure you have chosen friends who will support and encourage you. The last thing you need is someone who will try to trip you up.
7. Check up on yourself
Write down every single thing that passes your lips each day. If you often eat when you're upset or stressed, try to record this too. If you gobbled up a candy bar after arguing with your partner, you probably need to find alternative ways of coping with your moods. Next time try phoning a friend or going for a stress-relieving walk.
8. Keep a sense of proportion
We all slip up from time to time. We all forget our best resolutions and bend the rules. It's not the end of the world. The worst thing you can do is give in and say, "Well, I blew it. Let's forget it. I'm never going to succeed."
Now, that would really be cheating. Not just cheating on your diet, but cheating on yourself and your health as well.
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=18051
"Stop!" screams your conscience as you swipe a handful of mini-candy bars from your co-worker's communal candy dish. If no one actually sees you take them then the calories don't really count, right? Some call it "cheating." Sneaking. Closet eating. But one of the reasons dieters "cheat" is that they're often so strict with themselves that they end up feeling deprived.
Remember that healthy eating includes lots of good choices with a few "naughty" ones as well. Devising some strategies to help you enjoy treats rather than "cheat" will help keep you on the straight and narrow. Here are some suggestions to try:
1. Plan for treats
Making sure you get to enjoy your favorite treats every once in a while will help you from feeling deprived. Pick a night each week when you can indulge in something decadent like a piece of chocolate mud cake. Give yourself permission to truly enjoy your dessert! Taking time to savor a treat is always more satisfying than gobbling it down with feelings of guilt or shame.
2. Put your pantry on a diet
If most of the foods in your house are healthy, then you're already halfway there. If you must have tempting foods around for a special occasion, store them out of sight or buy them at the last minute. On the big day, enjoy your favorite foods and send any leftovers home with your guests.
3. Choose your friends wisely
Beware of any "friend" who continually tries to coerce you into "just a cappuccino" which you know really means a cappuccino and a slice of carrot cake with frosting an inch thick. Put these friends on hold until you're feeling strong enough to say "no." Or suggest a different kind of get-together such as a walk in the park or an afternoon at the movies.
4. Count the cost as well as the calories
Allocate so many dollars per pound you plan to lose and save the money in a separate account or piggy bank. Or "pay" yourself so much every day you stick to your weight-loss plan. Then treat yourself to something fabulous like a new outfit or a day at a beauty spa.
5. Picture yourself
Find some not-so-flattering photos of yourself and place them strategically at prime temptation spots—the fridge, the cookie jar or in your desk drawer. That way you will be reminded of the positive changes you're trying to make to your life whenever you're tempted to overindulge.
6. Surround yourself with witnesses
Tell everyone you are changing your eating habits. Give them permission to remind you of your dedication to better health if they catch you transgressing. Make sure you have chosen friends who will support and encourage you. The last thing you need is someone who will try to trip you up.
7. Check up on yourself
Write down every single thing that passes your lips each day. If you often eat when you're upset or stressed, try to record this too. If you gobbled up a candy bar after arguing with your partner, you probably need to find alternative ways of coping with your moods. Next time try phoning a friend or going for a stress-relieving walk.
8. Keep a sense of proportion
We all slip up from time to time. We all forget our best resolutions and bend the rules. It's not the end of the world. The worst thing you can do is give in and say, "Well, I blew it. Let's forget it. I'm never going to succeed."
Now, that would really be cheating. Not just cheating on your diet, but cheating on yourself and your health as well.
http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=18051
St. Jude 5k Give Thanks Walk
On Saturday, November 20, I am participating in the Give thanks. Walk., benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. As I walk, I have challenged myself to raise $1000 to support the lifesaving work done at St. Jude and I am asking for your support to help me reach my goal.
You can help me reach my goal by www.mygivethankswalk.org/hope4u and making an online donation. If you do not wish to make an online donation but prefer to use a check, please let me know and I can make other arrangements with you to obtain your donation.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, is one of the world's premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Children from all 50 states and from around the world have come through the doors of St. Jude for treatment, and thousands more around the world have benefited from the research conducted at St. Jude -- research that is shared freely with the global medical community. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatments that are not covered by insurance. No child is denied treatment because of a family's ability to pay. To learn more about St. Jude, visit www.stjude.org
If you cannot donate but live in, or will be in the area, I am asking you to join me in participating in the Give thanks. Walk., benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, on Saturday, November 20 in our community. By walking in this 5K event, we can help the doctors and researchers at St. Jude find lifesaving cures for desperately ill children in communities everywhere. By walking, we can bring hope to the patients and families that walk through the doors of St. Jude everyday in search of a cure. I hope you will consider joining me in supporting St. Jude by joining my walk team or even forming your own.
Your first step is their first hope. Register today!
Please contact me with any questions or comments!
Thank you for your support!
You can help me reach my goal by www.mygivethankswalk.org/hope4u and making an online donation. If you do not wish to make an online donation but prefer to use a check, please let me know and I can make other arrangements with you to obtain your donation.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, is one of the world's premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Children from all 50 states and from around the world have come through the doors of St. Jude for treatment, and thousands more around the world have benefited from the research conducted at St. Jude -- research that is shared freely with the global medical community. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatments that are not covered by insurance. No child is denied treatment because of a family's ability to pay. To learn more about St. Jude, visit www.stjude.org
If you cannot donate but live in, or will be in the area, I am asking you to join me in participating in the Give thanks. Walk., benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, on Saturday, November 20 in our community. By walking in this 5K event, we can help the doctors and researchers at St. Jude find lifesaving cures for desperately ill children in communities everywhere. By walking, we can bring hope to the patients and families that walk through the doors of St. Jude everyday in search of a cure. I hope you will consider joining me in supporting St. Jude by joining my walk team or even forming your own.
Your first step is their first hope. Register today!
Please contact me with any questions or comments!
Thank you for your support!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Mini-Goal
So I have had a bit of a set back these last few weeks. And for some reason, have yet to grab a handle on things and get my head back into the game. SO! I have decided to set for myself a mini goal!
I would like to lose 3.4 pounds within the next 2 weeks (to put me under 210), and WHEN I do, I am going to purchase new around the ear headphones and an armband for my ipod! I think that it will help me also when I'm at the gym and when I'm running these 5 and 10k's this next month.
I'm know that I'm going to achieve this goal by tracking 100% this week (and in the weeks to come) and getting in as much exersice as possible.
So here's to getting my head screwed back on right! And getting my mind back into full weight-loss mode.
I would like to lose 3.4 pounds within the next 2 weeks (to put me under 210), and WHEN I do, I am going to purchase new around the ear headphones and an armband for my ipod! I think that it will help me also when I'm at the gym and when I'm running these 5 and 10k's this next month.
I'm know that I'm going to achieve this goal by tracking 100% this week (and in the weeks to come) and getting in as much exersice as possible.
So here's to getting my head screwed back on right! And getting my mind back into full weight-loss mode.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
A little of this and a little of that...
I'm not really sure where to begin this blog. I have a lot on my mind...some good and some...well, you get the picture.
I guess there's no better place to start than at this weeks weigh-in. I gained 1.6 pounds this week! Naturally I was upset, but I think I was more disappointed than I had been with past gains. I know that I had eaten as well as I could with the circumstances the week previous had presented me, but obviously not hitting the gym or the trails was a major set back. And as hard as I have tried yesterday and today, I have gone over my points limits (and I'm sure my weekly limits).
Not to sound like a complainer, but I worked 48 hours at my regular, PART-TIME job; 12 hours at my nanny job and 7 hours of rehearsal (see below). That’s almost 70 hours of non-stop motion, does that not count as exercise? Not to mention that most of the work was unplanned, meaning unplanned lunches and dinners....so I did the best I could. Making the healthiest choices possible, from Subway to grilled chicken and veggies at the food court! (I do have to make a side-note, thanking the people I work with (you know who you are) for providing these healthy meals, seeing as I could not leave the store myself. So, THANK YOU!)
Okay! A more positive note, I ran a 5k on Sunday, September 26! And I placed 854th out of 979 people! With a completion time of 44 minutes! I ran a 14 minute mile! My personal best, I was so happy to have seen that I shaved 23 minutes off of the last 5k I did in May (1 hour and 7 minutes). I also plan on signing up and running a 5k on November 6, November 25 and a 10k on November 13!
On September 20, I auditioned for a play with the Oswego Playhouse, and I got the part! :) I am playing Doris Walker in Miracle on 34th Street. We have been rehearsing on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and it has been so much fun. I have met some great people, and hope that I will be able to continue with them!
So my train of thought has been derailed for the time being, so that's all the update I have for now. Thanks for listening to my ramblings. It's much appreciated.
I guess there's no better place to start than at this weeks weigh-in. I gained 1.6 pounds this week! Naturally I was upset, but I think I was more disappointed than I had been with past gains. I know that I had eaten as well as I could with the circumstances the week previous had presented me, but obviously not hitting the gym or the trails was a major set back. And as hard as I have tried yesterday and today, I have gone over my points limits (and I'm sure my weekly limits).
Not to sound like a complainer, but I worked 48 hours at my regular, PART-TIME job; 12 hours at my nanny job and 7 hours of rehearsal (see below). That’s almost 70 hours of non-stop motion, does that not count as exercise? Not to mention that most of the work was unplanned, meaning unplanned lunches and dinners....so I did the best I could. Making the healthiest choices possible, from Subway to grilled chicken and veggies at the food court! (I do have to make a side-note, thanking the people I work with (you know who you are) for providing these healthy meals, seeing as I could not leave the store myself. So, THANK YOU!)
Okay! A more positive note, I ran a 5k on Sunday, September 26! And I placed 854th out of 979 people! With a completion time of 44 minutes! I ran a 14 minute mile! My personal best, I was so happy to have seen that I shaved 23 minutes off of the last 5k I did in May (1 hour and 7 minutes). I also plan on signing up and running a 5k on November 6, November 25 and a 10k on November 13!
On September 20, I auditioned for a play with the Oswego Playhouse, and I got the part! :) I am playing Doris Walker in Miracle on 34th Street. We have been rehearsing on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and it has been so much fun. I have met some great people, and hope that I will be able to continue with them!
So my train of thought has been derailed for the time being, so that's all the update I have for now. Thanks for listening to my ramblings. It's much appreciated.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Redefining Me
Who I am and who I was is not the same as who I am becoming. Because who I am is losing who I was, while still searching for who I will be. And who I will be is plain and simply, just me. And me is a woman living a healthy lifestyle. Me is a woman who runs marathons just because. Me is a woman strong, confident and proud. Me is a woman who loves the skin she's in. Me is a woman not afraid to fall but not willing to give up. Me is the woman God intended me to be. Me is a woman who loves with all she has. Me is a woman secure in the promises of God. Me is a woman who was lost but is being found now.
Sixty pounds ago I ate my feelings...I sat on my behind all day...I watched as the world passed me by...I hated myself and who I'd become...I wanted to give up and thought nothing would change...I got winded walking up one flight of stairs...I felt ugly...I fat unlovable...I wanted a way out...I could out eat anyone, anywhere...I was as big as my dad...I was very unhealthy. But, now...oh now...I find another outlet for my emotions...I get up and go to the gym...I am grabbing the world by its horns...I am learning to love myself...I want to keep going because everything’s changed...I can leap up a flight of stairs...I feel beautiful...I feel loved...I found a new opportunity...I am as small as my mom...I am healthy!
Sixty pounds ago I ate my feelings...I sat on my behind all day...I watched as the world passed me by...I hated myself and who I'd become...I wanted to give up and thought nothing would change...I got winded walking up one flight of stairs...I felt ugly...I fat unlovable...I wanted a way out...I could out eat anyone, anywhere...I was as big as my dad...I was very unhealthy. But, now...oh now...I find another outlet for my emotions...I get up and go to the gym...I am grabbing the world by its horns...I am learning to love myself...I want to keep going because everything’s changed...I can leap up a flight of stairs...I feel beautiful...I feel loved...I found a new opportunity...I am as small as my mom...I am healthy!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
L'Shana Tova
L'Shana Tova! Happy New Year! The Jewish New Year begins this week. And to help bring in the new year I decided to make some yummy dishes!
First I made a Honey Spice Cake....and then I made Turkey and Honey Carrots. They were really yummy!!
Today I weighed in and was sooo pumped to read the numbers on the scale! (Especially after not losing anything last week!) I was down 4.2 pounds!! Bringing my grand total of weight loss to 60 pounds!!
Starting weight: 276.4
Current weight: 216.0
Loss to date: 60.4
So excited....only 42 pounds to go!
First I made a Honey Spice Cake....and then I made Turkey and Honey Carrots. They were really yummy!!
Today I weighed in and was sooo pumped to read the numbers on the scale! (Especially after not losing anything last week!) I was down 4.2 pounds!! Bringing my grand total of weight loss to 60 pounds!!
Starting weight: 276.4
Current weight: 216.0
Loss to date: 60.4
So excited....only 42 pounds to go!
Monday, August 30, 2010
The Fat Girl Inside
As I opened the refrigerator for the twelfth time last night and polished off a bag of chocolate covered peanuts, I thought to myself, why? Why at 2 am do I feel the need to eat chocolate covered peanuts, let alone anything for that matter? And the answer is something I have been fighting with for the past few weeks...my reflection.
Every time I look in the mirror I see the same person I used to be...fat, broken and unsatisfied. And I am still "fixing" that reflection I see the same way I did in the past.
I know that losing 56 pounds is nothing to sneeze at, but I don't feel like I look any different. My clothes size has changed and when I look at pictures I see a difference, but I feel the same! People I haven't seen tell me I look great, but why can I not come to terms that I do look good?
To be honest I think I am scared to embrace the skinny girl in me. I cant even imagine myself weighing any less than I do now, and I am scared to get there and be too skinny! To be too ugly and not perfect enough. And to make things worse, when people ask me my final goal and I say another 40 pounds or so, they say; "No! That's too skinny!" What the heck!? I just don't get it! It pisses me off so bad I just don't know what to do.
Dear Fat Girl Inside of me;
You must leave. You have no choice.
I cannot live with you any longer.
You make me miserable.
You are not welcome here any more.
Pack your lies and your imperfections
and GO!
Take your fear and brokenness too.And don't forget that image
of the past.
Take your things and leave the keys.
My heart belongs to me and my
new friend just arrived.
Skinny girl welcome to my heart.
Treat it with respect so we'll never
have to part.
Hang your truths in my closet
Dust the cob webs from my
happy thoughts.
Dear Skinny Girl Inside of me.
We will be close friends.
Just leave the chocolate at the door.
Every time I look in the mirror I see the same person I used to be...fat, broken and unsatisfied. And I am still "fixing" that reflection I see the same way I did in the past.
I know that losing 56 pounds is nothing to sneeze at, but I don't feel like I look any different. My clothes size has changed and when I look at pictures I see a difference, but I feel the same! People I haven't seen tell me I look great, but why can I not come to terms that I do look good?Simply put, its because of the fat girl inside. She wont die! And I don't know how to kill her! I try to shut her up with carrot sticks but somehow they become smothered in chocolate! And her eyes! I just want to claw them out! Her vision is causing me to lose sight of where I've come from and how well I've done.
To be honest I think I am scared to embrace the skinny girl in me. I cant even imagine myself weighing any less than I do now, and I am scared to get there and be too skinny! To be too ugly and not perfect enough. And to make things worse, when people ask me my final goal and I say another 40 pounds or so, they say; "No! That's too skinny!" What the heck!? I just don't get it! It pisses me off so bad I just don't know what to do.
Dear Fat Girl Inside of me;
You must leave. You have no choice.
I cannot live with you any longer.
You make me miserable.
You are not welcome here any more.
Pack your lies and your imperfections
and GO!
Take your fear and brokenness too.of the past.
Take your things and leave the keys.
My heart belongs to me and my
new friend just arrived.
Skinny girl welcome to my heart.
Treat it with respect so we'll never
have to part.
Hang your truths in my closet
and post your positive self image
on the shelf.Dust the cob webs from my
happy thoughts.
Dear Skinny Girl Inside of me.
We will be close friends.
Just leave the chocolate at the door.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
A Weekly Dose of Weight Watchers
"I can eat this thank you very much!" It is a statement that I find myself making more often then not. Expecially when I am around people who know that I am on Weight Watchers, but yet do not fully understand the concept behind the program.
This weeks meeting was about eating foods you love and not depriving yourself. I do not have a problem with that! What I do have a problem with is calculating the points into the day without going over my limit. Which is something I can strive to achieve this week and in the weeks to come.
At weigh-in today I was down 2.2lbs! I was excited. I have only 3.8lbs until I reach my next goal of 60lbs lost. I cannot wait! I am excited for my new pair of running shoes (which I still need to research!).
Here are my updated stats for the week....
In our weekly WW booklet they had a recipe for "Oven-fried Paprika Chicken Cutlets", and I made them tonight. They turned out great, and were rather enjoyable!
This weeks meeting was about eating foods you love and not depriving yourself. I do not have a problem with that! What I do have a problem with is calculating the points into the day without going over my limit. Which is something I can strive to achieve this week and in the weeks to come.
At weigh-in today I was down 2.2lbs! I was excited. I have only 3.8lbs until I reach my next goal of 60lbs lost. I cannot wait! I am excited for my new pair of running shoes (which I still need to research!).
Here are my updated stats for the week....
Starting weight: 276.4
Current weight: 220.2
Loss to date: 56.2
In our weekly WW booklet they had a recipe for "Oven-fried Paprika Chicken Cutlets", and I made them tonight. They turned out great, and were rather enjoyable!1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 tbsp sweet paprika, divided
15 saltine crackers (I used a little more)
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 lb uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast (four 4oz thin pieces)
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 medium lemon, cut into 4 wedges
Preheat broiler and coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Place yogurt and 1 teaspoon of paprika in a small shallow bowl; mix to combine. Combine cracker crumbs, salt, pepper and remaining 2 teaspoons of paprika on a large shallow pie plate; stir to combine. Place each chicken cutlet in yogurt mixture and turn to coat. Next, place chicken in crumb mixture, turning to coat both sides and pressing lightly to make crumbs stick.
Place coated chicken on prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat source until golden brown and cooked through, flipping once, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. To serve, sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon wedges.
Monday, August 23, 2010
New Goals for me to obtain!!
I have a two new goals that I have set for myself, and I have set dates that I would like to achieve them by as well as rewards for when I do reach them!
My first goal is to be under 200 pounds before my 23rd birthday (November 20, 2010). I have 13 weeks (91 days or 3 months) to achieve this goal. Which is about 1.8 pounds a week to lose.
If I stay on plan by continuing to count my points and making smarter choices I will continue to see losses each week at the scale.
Not only by this date will I be under 200 pounds, but I will have lost 75 pounds since the beginning of my weight loss journey! This will be a huge milestone in my life in so many ways. So I must keep my head held high and my points down low, and I will accomplish this goal!
Secondly my next goal is to run the Oswego Hobbler Gobbler on November 13th. It is a 10k marathon (or 6.2 miles). It is 12 weeks away and my goal is to complete it in under an hour and a half.
If I add a 1/2 mile each week to my three times a week run, I should be able to run seven miles by that date. Also, I would like to add cross training once or twice a week by swimming or joining a dance class.
I have also set up some rewards for myself along the way, just to keep me motivated. I have ;6 poundsd before I reach my next goal of 60 pounds. And when I reach that goal, I plan non purchasing a fantasic pair of running shoes and support souls (to help me train of course).
When I reach my goal of 75 pounds lost (only 21 pounds away), because it's around my birthday and because I will be under 200 pounds, I am going to have a spa day. Including a message, pedicure and manicure. Maybe I can find a day spa and spend the whole day there!! :)
I have not really figured out a reward for finishing the 10k in under 1 & 1/2 hours. I think maybe it's a reward in and of itself...what do you think?
My first goal is to be under 200 pounds before my 23rd birthday (November 20, 2010). I have 13 weeks (91 days or 3 months) to achieve this goal. Which is about 1.8 pounds a week to lose.
If I stay on plan by continuing to count my points and making smarter choices I will continue to see losses each week at the scale.
Not only by this date will I be under 200 pounds, but I will have lost 75 pounds since the beginning of my weight loss journey! This will be a huge milestone in my life in so many ways. So I must keep my head held high and my points down low, and I will accomplish this goal!
Secondly my next goal is to run the Oswego Hobbler Gobbler on November 13th. It is a 10k marathon (or 6.2 miles). It is 12 weeks away and my goal is to complete it in under an hour and a half.
If I add a 1/2 mile each week to my three times a week run, I should be able to run seven miles by that date. Also, I would like to add cross training once or twice a week by swimming or joining a dance class.
I have also set up some rewards for myself along the way, just to keep me motivated. I have ;6 poundsd before I reach my next goal of 60 pounds. And when I reach that goal, I plan non purchasing a fantasic pair of running shoes and support souls (to help me train of course).
When I reach my goal of 75 pounds lost (only 21 pounds away), because it's around my birthday and because I will be under 200 pounds, I am going to have a spa day. Including a message, pedicure and manicure. Maybe I can find a day spa and spend the whole day there!! :)
I have not really figured out a reward for finishing the 10k in under 1 & 1/2 hours. I think maybe it's a reward in and of itself...what do you think?
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
You Are Beautiful!
Just felt like we could all use a little reminder that we are beautiful!
Beautiful Woman
Beautiful woman,
come out and play,
reveal your inner treasures.
The sparkle in your eyes,
the natural swing in your walk,
you radiate excitement and enthusiasm.
You need no latest fashion,
No expensive hair cuts,
No blinding big accessories.
You glow in your passions,
passionate in your pursuits,
you know what you are made of.
You are not easily bothered,
by the mindless opinions of others,
you know very well where you want to go.
you are a joy to watch,
an inspiration to others,
your pure soul an endless marvel.
Beautiful woman,
let your brilliance shine through,
your eyes speak of true inner beauty.
Copyright © 2007 Fion Lim. All rights reserved.
When you feel ugly, remember...
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
I've never seen a smiling face that was not beautiful. ~Author Unknown
Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart. ~Kahlil Gibran
That which is striking and beautiful is not always good, but that which is good is always beautiful. ~Ninon de L'Enclos
Beauty comes as much from the mind as from the eye. ~Grey Livingston
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. ~Confucius
A woman who cannot be ugly is not beautiful. ~Karl Kraus
You don't love a woman because she is beautiful, she is beautiful because you love her. ~Author Unknown
You can take no credit for beauty at sixteen. But if you are beautiful at sixty, it will be your soul's own doing. ~Marie Stopes
Beauty?... To me it is a word without sense because I do not know where its meaning comes from nor where it leads to. ~Pablo Picasso
Taking joy in living is a woman's best cosmetic. ~Rosalind Russell
These video's are worthing looking at!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei6JvK0W60I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ytjTNX9cg0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fULtU2NfPQA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9oT5AuAP2I
Beautiful Woman
Beautiful woman,
come out and play,
reveal your inner treasures.
The sparkle in your eyes,
the natural swing in your walk,
you radiate excitement and enthusiasm.
You need no latest fashion,
No expensive hair cuts,
No blinding big accessories.
You glow in your passions,
passionate in your pursuits,
you know what you are made of.
You are not easily bothered,
by the mindless opinions of others,
you know very well where you want to go.
you are a joy to watch,
an inspiration to others,
your pure soul an endless marvel.
Beautiful woman,
let your brilliance shine through,
your eyes speak of true inner beauty.
Copyright © 2007 Fion Lim. All rights reserved.
When you feel ugly, remember...
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
I've never seen a smiling face that was not beautiful. ~Author Unknown
Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart. ~Kahlil Gibran
That which is striking and beautiful is not always good, but that which is good is always beautiful. ~Ninon de L'Enclos
Beauty comes as much from the mind as from the eye. ~Grey Livingston
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. ~Confucius
A woman who cannot be ugly is not beautiful. ~Karl Kraus
You don't love a woman because she is beautiful, she is beautiful because you love her. ~Author Unknown
You can take no credit for beauty at sixteen. But if you are beautiful at sixty, it will be your soul's own doing. ~Marie Stopes
Beauty?... To me it is a word without sense because I do not know where its meaning comes from nor where it leads to. ~Pablo Picasso
Taking joy in living is a woman's best cosmetic. ~Rosalind Russell
These video's are worthing looking at!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei6JvK0W60I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ytjTNX9cg0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fULtU2NfPQA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9oT5AuAP2I
Monday, August 16, 2010
Aunt Flo
****PLEASE NOTE THIS IS PROBABLY ONLY GOOD TO READ IF YOU'RE A GIRL!*****
This week Aunt Flo decided to pop in for a surprise visit! (And when I say surprise, I mean shouldnt have been here for another 3 weeks at least!) Why is that when you start to lose weight or workout everything in your body starts to change?!!! Please tell me, because I have been regularly irregular for my entire "life".
I mean my cramps are worse then they have ever been (and I have been layed up in bed and vomiting before) and I have been heavier then normal (I'm talking Niagra Falls). Does any of this make sense?!
So tonight I went to the movies and I had a terrible craving....I'm talking large popcorn, a box of goobers, a box of snow caps, sweet tarts and a carmello candy bar! And I feel so icky now that its terrible!
Anyone know of a rhyme or reason behind this all!?!
PLEASE HELP!
This week Aunt Flo decided to pop in for a surprise visit! (And when I say surprise, I mean shouldnt have been here for another 3 weeks at least!) Why is that when you start to lose weight or workout everything in your body starts to change?!!! Please tell me, because I have been regularly irregular for my entire "life".
I mean my cramps are worse then they have ever been (and I have been layed up in bed and vomiting before) and I have been heavier then normal (I'm talking Niagra Falls). Does any of this make sense?!
So tonight I went to the movies and I had a terrible craving....I'm talking large popcorn, a box of goobers, a box of snow caps, sweet tarts and a carmello candy bar! And I feel so icky now that its terrible!
Anyone know of a rhyme or reason behind this all!?!
PLEASE HELP!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
5k and 10k Race Days!
Okay...I do not normally run. But I have been running a mile at the gym on a pretty regular basis. And I have recently had the bright idea to sign up for a 5k AND a 10k race in November!!
I'm pretty excited, but a little nervous because I have no idea how to train for these events! They are not until November so I have some time to prepare, but I would love some feedback on how to train!
The first race is the 10k Hobbler Gobbler on November 13 in Oswego, IL. And the second race is the 5k Turkey Trot on November 25 in Naperville, IL.
Let me know what ya'll do to prepare!
I'm pretty excited, but a little nervous because I have no idea how to train for these events! They are not until November so I have some time to prepare, but I would love some feedback on how to train!
The first race is the 10k Hobbler Gobbler on November 13 in Oswego, IL. And the second race is the 5k Turkey Trot on November 25 in Naperville, IL.
Let me know what ya'll do to prepare!
Instant Gratification?
We live in a world full of the here and now; a world of instant gratification.We have instant oatmeal made in our instant microwaves. We have 24 hour drive-through fast food chains, drive-through coffee, and even drive-through dry cleaners! If we cannot have it "right now" we are not satisfied. We have even come so far as to want instant relationships, whether it be a friend or a significant other. But unfortunately that is not the reality of things. It takes work, everything takes work. And in my opinion the more work it takes, the more gratifying the out come.
Now here comes the part we all do not want to hear....weight-loss is NOT an instant, over-night thing! Weight-loss takes WORK and DEDICATION! We did not gain our unwanted pounds over-night. So therefore we cannot expect to LOSE those unwanted pounds over-night.
Unfortunately our views are tainted by the world we live in, and we honestly expect instant results; whether it be from a pill, a diet or a surgery. I will be the first to admit that I have been there too. I have expected to wake up one morning and be thin. I have even gone as far as praying that God would instantly make me drop 50 pounds! It just does not work that way.
Just like with learning a new language or mastering a skill, weight-loss takes work, dedication and PRACTICE! We cannot expect to be perfect right away at controlling our eating binges when it's something we have struggled with our whole lives. We cannot expect to have a grip on our trigger foods right away when we have tripped over them a thousand and one times. No, we have to get back up, dust ourselves off, and move on.
A very dear friend and mentor always says, "Hit the delete button and move on". It's true, erase it and get past it. If we continue to hold on to our mistakes, we will continue to fail. But because we expect to fail, not because we are destined to fail. We have become so consumed in the here and now that we cannot look past our mistakes, we cannot learn from our mess-up's. But its when we do, and only then, can we finally achieve our ultimate goals, no matter what they be.
So stop looking at each mistake as a failure, but look at it as an opportunity to grow. As something to help you along the journey you are on. Because whether it's negative or positive, how you react determines the ultimate outcome.
Now here comes the part we all do not want to hear....weight-loss is NOT an instant, over-night thing! Weight-loss takes WORK and DEDICATION! We did not gain our unwanted pounds over-night. So therefore we cannot expect to LOSE those unwanted pounds over-night.
Unfortunately our views are tainted by the world we live in, and we honestly expect instant results; whether it be from a pill, a diet or a surgery. I will be the first to admit that I have been there too. I have expected to wake up one morning and be thin. I have even gone as far as praying that God would instantly make me drop 50 pounds! It just does not work that way.
Just like with learning a new language or mastering a skill, weight-loss takes work, dedication and PRACTICE! We cannot expect to be perfect right away at controlling our eating binges when it's something we have struggled with our whole lives. We cannot expect to have a grip on our trigger foods right away when we have tripped over them a thousand and one times. No, we have to get back up, dust ourselves off, and move on.
A very dear friend and mentor always says, "Hit the delete button and move on". It's true, erase it and get past it. If we continue to hold on to our mistakes, we will continue to fail. But because we expect to fail, not because we are destined to fail. We have become so consumed in the here and now that we cannot look past our mistakes, we cannot learn from our mess-up's. But its when we do, and only then, can we finally achieve our ultimate goals, no matter what they be.
So stop looking at each mistake as a failure, but look at it as an opportunity to grow. As something to help you along the journey you are on. Because whether it's negative or positive, how you react determines the ultimate outcome.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Half Way There!
Its hard to believe some days that it has been 6 months since I started my weight loss journey, but other days it feels like it just drags on and on! :) But all in all it has been an awesome experience, and I am so thrilled about how far I have come!
I am seriously so excited that in 6 months time I have been able to commit to this journey and lose this much weight! I feel like it just fell off! I hope that in the next 6 months as I continue down this path that losing the other half of my goal will feel this easy!
I am so proud of myself too. And I should be! I have done so much and it has made a huge difference in my life. Not only to I look healthier, but I feel healthier too. I have participated in a 5k marathon for the first time. I have joined a gym and can run a mile without stopping. And I have gained confidence in myself! Hot-dang, I'm doing GREAT!!!
Today at weigh-in I stepped on the scale a little nervous. I had not done so well over the weekend, because I chose not to do well. I had pizza (many slices) and a huge banana split on Saturday, and a whole pound of turkey sloppy joes and smores on Sunday!! So by Sunday night I felt so disgusting and bloated it wasnt funny, that Monday I decided to take an exlax, but nothing happened! :/
Well the scale read: 224.2!
Mean that I was down 2.8 pounds from last week!
I was soooo happy that I could have screamed and jumped out of my skin. But, I have come so far and I feel great. I am excited for the next few months. :)
I am seriously so excited that in 6 months time I have been able to commit to this journey and lose this much weight! I feel like it just fell off! I hope that in the next 6 months as I continue down this path that losing the other half of my goal will feel this easy!
I am so proud of myself too. And I should be! I have done so much and it has made a huge difference in my life. Not only to I look healthier, but I feel healthier too. I have participated in a 5k marathon for the first time. I have joined a gym and can run a mile without stopping. And I have gained confidence in myself! Hot-dang, I'm doing GREAT!!!
Today at weigh-in I stepped on the scale a little nervous. I had not done so well over the weekend, because I chose not to do well. I had pizza (many slices) and a huge banana split on Saturday, and a whole pound of turkey sloppy joes and smores on Sunday!! So by Sunday night I felt so disgusting and bloated it wasnt funny, that Monday I decided to take an exlax, but nothing happened! :/
Well the scale read: 224.2!
Mean that I was down 2.8 pounds from last week!
I was soooo happy that I could have screamed and jumped out of my skin. But, I have come so far and I feel great. I am excited for the next few months. :)
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| Week 1 - 276.4lbs |
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| Week 26 - 224.2lbs |
Friday, July 23, 2010
Weigh-in in DC
This week I was in Washington DC. And I found a place to go weigh-in!!
I was really hoping to have lost 1.8 pounds to reach the loss of 50 pounds. But a loss is a loss and not a gain. haha :)
I only lost .4 of a pound this week. Which is okay. And in a way I am kind of glad, because then I can celebrate that accomplishment with my group and my leader back home, rather than with some strangers.
So hopefully this week at weigh-in I will be able to have that celebration and that milestone.
I was really hoping to have lost 1.8 pounds to reach the loss of 50 pounds. But a loss is a loss and not a gain. haha :)
I only lost .4 of a pound this week. Which is okay. And in a way I am kind of glad, because then I can celebrate that accomplishment with my group and my leader back home, rather than with some strangers.
So hopefully this week at weigh-in I will be able to have that celebration and that milestone.
Friday, July 16, 2010
My New Outfit!
It was actually kind of exciting!
When I started Weight Watchers back in Febuary I was wearing a size 22 pants (on the brink of a size 24) and now 5 months later I am wearing a size 16! :) I havent been able to wear a 16 in at least 3 years.
I am so excited to be able to shop at a normal store. I know that seems silly, but skinny people clothes are MUCH cheaper than going to a specialty store. Lol.
Starting weight: 276.4
Current weight: 228.2
Loss to date: 48.2
Goal weight: 174
Pounds to go: 54
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
46.6 pounds and still going strong!
I had a little party the other day when I had found out I have almost lost 50 pounds!
I have never been more excited and more confident than I am now! Its amazing and I words cannot even begin to discribe how I feel!
I feel like I am becoming who I am supposed to be not only physically, but also emotionally. I am learning to control my eating and the reasons I am eating. Which has always been a struggle for me in the past.
A quote that I really like is, "If hunger isnt the problem, then eating isnt the solution." I'm not sure who said it, but they are words to live by.
Here is a picture of the weight loss graph from my weight watchers tool online! Its so great to see how far I've come!
I cannot wait to see what will happen as I continue down this path that I am on! I know that whatever it is, its going to be the best thing that has ever happened to me in quite sometime! :D
I have never been more excited and more confident than I am now! Its amazing and I words cannot even begin to discribe how I feel!
I feel like I am becoming who I am supposed to be not only physically, but also emotionally. I am learning to control my eating and the reasons I am eating. Which has always been a struggle for me in the past.
A quote that I really like is, "If hunger isnt the problem, then eating isnt the solution." I'm not sure who said it, but they are words to live by.
Here is a picture of the weight loss graph from my weight watchers tool online! Its so great to see how far I've come!
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