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Sounds awesome! I don't really get into couponing but I know I should. Can you explain CVS ing please?
Glad to hear from you! It sounds like you are doing the right thing, looking at where you are adding those extra 20-30 calories makes a big difference. I, too, find myself less motivated in the cooler months- no impending public bathing suit expos...
Rachel, thank you for your candid posts! You are such an amazing woman for allowing yourself to be so vulnerable and really sharing your innermost thoughts. I wonder if some support from other women would be good, is there maybe a women's bible st...
wow. that's a really good point, and one I haven't thought of. I'm guilty of making those comments to my kids...i think i should rethink what i say and how i say it. i don't mean that they can't have it, like you said, treats are best eaten slowly...
My daughter is 8. I turn myself inside out to hide my struggles with food from her. I never say if something is fattening, I only say if something is "healthy" or not. I make a point of letting her have a little bit of junk food everyday (although...
I think saying that it is more of a special occasion food might shine a better light on it. High Calorie doesn't mean 'forbidden'! Just not everyday.
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- About Me:
- I am 29 year old stay at home mother of three beautiful children, two toddler boys and a baby girl. I achieved my first goal of 145 lbs, now I am working on losing another 10 to reach my personal goal of 130. I plan to achieve this through journaling on a regular basis, eating whole foods and exercising regularly.
- Plan of Choice:
- High Fiber, South Beach
- Workout Philosophy:
- I stay active doing everyday activities, I love lifting weights
Progress
Height: 5' 4"
Goals:
10% 178.2 lbs *reached 4/7/08*
2nd 10% 160.4 lbs *reached 8/22/08*
3rd 10% 144lbs: *reached 2/22/09
158lbs: (prepregnancy weight) *reached 9/12/08*
145lbs "normal" BMI *reached 2/8/09*
140lbs: recieve pedicure reward
135lbs: personal goal
3/21/08: 198 (this was 3 days after giving birth)
6/20/08: 170.4
7/18/08: 164.6
8/14/08: 163.6
9/19/08: 157.2
10/17/08: 154.2
11/14/08: 154.8
12/19/08: 148
1/16/09: 148
2/15/09: 147.8
3/14/09: 141.4
5/15/09: 139.6
6/12/09: 140.6
8/30/09: 139
10/22/09: 141
Goals:
10% 178.2 lbs *reached 4/7/08*
2nd 10% 160.4 lbs *reached 8/22/08*
3rd 10% 144lbs: *reached 2/22/09
158lbs: (prepregnancy weight) *reached 9/12/08*
145lbs "normal" BMI *reached 2/8/09*
140lbs: recieve pedicure reward
135lbs: personal goal
3/21/08: 198 (this was 3 days after giving birth)
6/20/08: 170.4
7/18/08: 164.6
8/14/08: 163.6
9/19/08: 157.2
10/17/08: 154.2
11/14/08: 154.8
12/19/08: 148
1/16/09: 148
2/15/09: 147.8
3/14/09: 141.4
5/15/09: 139.6
6/12/09: 140.6
8/30/09: 139
10/22/09: 141
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Instilling a positive food mentality in our kids
As I continue on my journey from an overweight young woman who mindlessly ate bags of Doritos to a mother who is constantly trying to teach her three children the concept of "everything in moderation", I am constantly thinking about my own childhood eating habits, and what I can do to develop in my children a healthy attitude about food. Something happened the other day that my mind keeps coming back to. The other day I was walking through our local warehouse store and there was a mother and her… Continue
Posted on October 24, 2009 at 11:12am — 3 Comments
intuitive eating...
I read Rachel's post last night on intuitive eating. Basically, eating when you are hungry and stopping when you are full, and eating what you want to eat so you don't feel deprived. I did great after tallying up my points, except for the two cupcakes I ate but hey those are not always around so I don't feel too bad. I am counting 5 points for the two since they were small ones, which puts me at the upper end for my points for the day. Interesting how when we eat they way we should we do so well… Continue
Posted on October 23, 2009 at 9:04pm — 1 Comment
great start to a Sunday
This morning I woke up before anyone else, made my coffee and sat outside enjoying our cooler morning weather! It was heavenly :) I planned my meals for the day- I am feeling bloated so I am starting South Beach phase 1 today- my goal is to make it day by day all week on plan and see where I am at the end. Two full weeks on phase 1 is my goal and I know I can do it, it will take planning and effort on my part and I am up for the task. I know I will feel so much better by the end. I am also plann… Continue
Posted on September 27, 2009 at 10:56am — 1 Comment
feeling like I am running in circles
They say the last 10 pounds are the hardest, and I am really understanding that now. I am getting really frustrated/mad at myself. I keep going through this cycle of being totally motivated to lose these last 10 pounds and I do so well for 3 days, then I slouch off and do something really self-destructive like eat ice cream...setting myself up for more cravings later and the cycle repeats itself. Tonight I did really well and then gave in to temptation- I had the leftover hot dog from the kids'… Continue
Posted on September 20, 2009 at 12:07am — 1 Comment
I'm feeling awesome
I have stuck to my healthy eating plan for two days in a row. This is a big deal for me. I haven't stuck to the plan for consecutive days in a long, long time. I have that great feeling again, the feeling that I can do this, that I have nothing standing in my way, that I am strong. I have been working out- and it shows! ;-) Yesterday I did the walk/jog combo again and LOVED it. It feels so great to finish that 2 minute sprint and then walk again, LOL! Working out totally motivates me to eat well… Continue
Posted on September 9, 2009 at 7:47am — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (126 comments)
- At 7:35am on November 9, 2009,
Erica said…
- Thanks for all the food ideas! I 'm feeling very inspired! I actually had a loss, now I have to set more goals for this week!
- At 2:49pm on November 5, 2009,
Erica said…
- Hi Alison, I've been slacking & just did an update post. I wanted to say hello & I look forward to catching up with you!
- At 8:23pm on September 16, 2009,
Rachel said… - Sure I can start posting some of my meals... it makes me laugh when you say I'm always so good at balancing. I guess in the past I have but this month has been ROUGH. But maybe that will motivate me to eat healthier! I hope your week is going well!
- At 12:09pm on September 9, 2009,
Rachel said…
- Thank you Alison... thank you so much! I appreciate it so much that you are praying for me. It also helps to know someone else has been there (with the debt thing). I'm sure so many people struggle with it but don't say anything. Dave Ramsey is awesome! My husband and I started taking the class at our church before my daughter was born but then I had her and we didn't go back... so I will definitely check out that book. What a great idea! Thanks so much for caring.
- At 11:04am on August 30, 2009,
Hannah said… - Thanks Alison!
- At 8:16pm on August 15, 2009,
Rachel said…
- Hey Alison, I just realized you haven't posted in forever! I miss your more regular posts... I hope your summer is going well and that your family is doing well too!
- At 9:48am on July 6, 2009,
Maren said… - Alison..thank you for the beautiful words! You are so sweet and very encouraging! I also look up to you and what YOU have accomplished! Good luck with Phase 1. I did it too and lost my last five pounds. Then...I transitioned into clean eating which is very similiar to phase 2 and 3. South Beach was the only thing that could get those last five off and now Im maintaining. It was hard at first but I adjusted. Have a fun trip and enjoy yourself. Pack a small cooler for yourself with healthy foods so its always available...that really helps!
- At 8:52pm on July 2, 2009,
Rachel said…
- Yes, I now eat all my ap's and all my flex. My daily target is supposed to be 19 points a day, but I've been staying at 20 the past few days. So the 25-27 points is just an average, some days are higher some are lower. I do feel satisfied at that range though. How often do I eat bread? Well I can't remember the last time I ate a piece of bread. I just don't find sandwiches filling enough to be worth the points. But I do eat whole wheat english muffins pretty often. I do usually try to stick to filling foods, like I generally avoid crackers/chips or those 100cal packs and stuff. But to a certain extent, I also eat what I want pretty often (i.e. donuts and taco bell) and just count points for it. So I guess it's a mix of both!
- At 1:44pm on June 30, 2009,
Kelly said… - Hey. It may seem like a good amount but it doesn't feel like it with the last few weeks being 1.5 or less, mostly 1lb or less. I started out with big numbers and I think that is why the average is so high. Maybe I am too hard on myself and should give myself more credit. I just think its crazy I hired a personal trainer and have only lost 18lbs, just to me I feel like I should be losing more. Then again...I have to eat good too, duh me!
- At 1:44pm on June 29, 2009,
Kelly said…
- Thanks for checking in on me! I had a great weekend- date night with hubby no kids and a "me day" for 7+ hrs on Sunday! woo hoo! Its about time! Eating, not so great. Definitely not looking forward to WI tomorrow!! Hope you had a good weekend too. I need to get my butt in gear!
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