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Wow, you must feel so good about not using food to help you deal with the stress! I use food to self medicate all the time?! What other things are helping you deal with the stress?
With all the stress I'm under, I am so proud of myself for not going after food. It's not been all that hard; I haven't had the time to sit down and even think about whether or not I'm hungry. I eat what I have allotted myself to eat and that's it...
Way to go!
Woohoo! I stuck to my meal plan for the last three days and I feel so much better than I have been in weeks!
I say this despite a fight that broke out at cheerleading practice, having a lie told about me by one of the cheerleaders, and basically ...
These sound great! I need to think through some of my issues as well....having it written down should help! Good luck making this happen. I know you can do it.
Hope you got everything accomplished that you hoped to!
That's what I'm telling myself today. It's tempting to sit on the couch and just....do....nothing. I go, go, go all the time and it's about to get worse with basketball season coming up, but if I don't get my butt in gear now, it will only pile up...
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- About Me:
- I'm a 26 yr old beginning teacher trying to make good choices. After getting married four years ago, I gained a lot of weight, thinking I could eat whatever my husband ate. Boy was I wrong! My problems are big portions and snacking. I decided to blog because I need motivation and people who will keep me accountable.
- Plan of Choice:
- Weight Watchers
- Workout Philosophy:
- I stay active doing everyday activities
***Okay, I obviously didn't make my newest goal, but the good news is I didn't GAIN over the holidays. Now to get my head in the game again and start counting points. I would like to be at 175 by my graduation in May. Hopefully this is doable!
New goal: 175 lbs by Christmas
9/18/08: I did it! I made it under 200 lbs!!!
My first goal is to get to 210 by my birthday June 28. ***Just barely missed this goal--made it to 211***
My second goal is to be at/under 200 by August 4. ***Okay, probably not going to happen so I've pushed it until school starts on August 21.*** ***That's not going to happen either. Loss has been very slow. I'm pushing for September 21***
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December 2008--Size 15
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Crazy Time
With all the stress I'm under, I am so proud of myself for not going after food. It's not been all that hard; I haven't had the time to sit down and even think about whether or not I'm hungry. I eat what I have allotted myself to eat and that's it. It's worked out great so far.
This morning, I planned on eating breakfast during my plan time, but it didn't work out. I had my evaluation today during first hour and then I was so stressed and busy during my plan that I didn't have time to stop and… Continue
This morning, I planned on eating breakfast during my plan time, but it didn't work out. I had my evaluation today during first hour and then I was so stressed and busy during my plan that I didn't have time to stop and… Continue
Posted on December 1, 2009 at 10:26pm — 1 Comment
Within TWO Points!
Woohoo! I stuck to my meal plan for the last three days and I feel so much better than I have been in weeks!
I say this despite a fight that broke out at cheerleading practice, having a lie told about me by one of the cheerleaders, and basically having the same girl call me a fraud. Ugh. But I got through it and I feel better now. And I didn't use food to make me feel better. A good gripe session with the hubby and my mom, plus some snuggle time with the puppy and all is well with my world.
He… Continue
I say this despite a fight that broke out at cheerleading practice, having a lie told about me by one of the cheerleaders, and basically having the same girl call me a fraud. Ugh. But I got through it and I feel better now. And I didn't use food to make me feel better. A good gripe session with the hubby and my mom, plus some snuggle time with the puppy and all is well with my world.
He… Continue
Posted on November 30, 2009 at 10:20pm — 1 Comment
Get UP!
That's what I'm telling myself today. It's tempting to sit on the couch and just....do....nothing. I go, go, go all the time and it's about to get worse with basketball season coming up, but if I don't get my butt in gear now, it will only pile up for later. Later mostly meaning tomorrow. If I do a little now, I can relax once the hubby gets home, which is what I want.
Sooo, I've gone into game plan mode: #1: take the dog on a long walk. It will give my dog some exercise and it will get my bloo… Continue
Sooo, I've gone into game plan mode: #1: take the dog on a long walk. It will give my dog some exercise and it will get my bloo… Continue
Posted on November 28, 2009 at 2:55pm — 1 Comment
Many Thanks
I have so much to be thankful for. This is just a small portion (and not in any specific order):
Having the time to read every day
Having a computer and internet and the money to buy them
Having a job....and liking it!
Eating every meal every day...and having choices during those meals
A roof over my head
Clothing....so much that I have to decide every day what I want to wear
A supportive family who loves me and lets me know it
A loving husband who adores me
A group of friends I love
A dog that… Continue
Having the time to read every day
Having a computer and internet and the money to buy them
Having a job....and liking it!
Eating every meal every day...and having choices during those meals
A roof over my head
Clothing....so much that I have to decide every day what I want to wear
A supportive family who loves me and lets me know it
A loving husband who adores me
A group of friends I love
A dog that… Continue
Posted on November 25, 2009 at 5:59pm — 2 Comments
Hi There Hips. How Ya Doin?
Instead of hating my hips or ignoring them, I thought I would try to be friends. I mean, even when I lose the amount of weight I want to lose, I'm still going to have them. I've had wide hips since I was 14; I know they aren't going to go away. I'm just hoping they will be a smaller version.
So, here goes. Hi hips. You're always hanging out there on either side. You are useful. You hold up my pants. You give me an hourglass shape. You hold up babies (not mine!). You prevent me from bumping my b… Continue
So, here goes. Hi hips. You're always hanging out there on either side. You are useful. You hold up my pants. You give me an hourglass shape. You hold up babies (not mine!). You prevent me from bumping my b… Continue
Posted on November 24, 2009 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (133 comments)
- At 9:57pm on November 15, 2009,
Aimee said… - thanks for telling me how you cook your cabbage..my friend lisa roasts it in the oven til its carmelized...very good! i hope you are able to find brussels sprouts soon. they are my favorite vegetable! i roast mine in the oven with olive oil.
- At 9:37am on October 27, 2009,
Tawnya said… - Thanks for your comment. It is a very sad situation, but we know that she isn't suffering anymore and there isn't a doubt in my mind that she is in heaven now. Thanks again!
- At 9:23pm on October 21, 2009,
Paula said… - Thanks for the comment Brandy - knew there was a reason I kept those big pants! ;)
- At 12:35pm on October 21, 2009,
Christine said…
- Hi! Thanks for the comment. We are doing well over here. Settling into a nice routine! Henry is a great baby. Eats every 3-4 hours and naps in between! He is getting so big, and starting to develop somewhat of a personality! I am doing
"okay" with eating/activity--breastfeeding makes you superhungry, but caring for an infant makes it hard to find time to eat/prep meals, so I am not able to eat as often or as much as I could!! Also, activity is walking the baby and dog around the neighborhood. I did buy 30 day shred and some weights--hoping to start that soon!!
How are you? Enjoying the new job? Hope the commute is okay.
BTW, when are you going to post some new pics?!?!?!?
- At 9:00pm on October 3, 2009,
JillianBean said… - Thanks for the suggestion. :) That was one of the recipes the suggestions that came up when I finally googled the right combonation of words.
I think I am going to give it a try.
- At 9:54pm on September 29, 2009,
Christy said… - Ugh, no fun at all. I thought leaving at 6:45 was bad! Good luck getting your workout in--whereever you can fit it :)
- At 12:39pm on September 21, 2009,
Christine said…
- Thanks Brandy! Are you next? :~)
- At 5:56pm on September 18, 2009,
Cindy said… - Yes, I am sad about going back! I can't image Lily spending all day with someone else! I'm looking forward to seeing my kiddos again though and getting out of the house more. I'm going a little stir crazy. I'm totally mixed up about it. I think it'll be co much more fun this year because I have already done it once and gotten through the hard part.
- At 10:51am on September 4, 2009,
Jeannie said… - I'm glad to hear your sister-in-law is at home and doing well. :-)
- At 8:30am on August 24, 2009,
Christine said…
- Thanks SO much the nice comment Brandy. I am SO ready for Henry to get here.
I hope you are doing well adjusting to the new school, commute, schedule, etc!
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