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I am 37 year old mom of a wonderful 6 year old son! I am 5'3" and am the definition of a yo-yo dieter. I am currently about 160. I just realized at 35 that I can not be on a diet. I have to try to have some type of control over my eating, make healthy choices and exercise for the rest of my life. I have done almost every weight loss plan known to man: nutri-system, the grapefruit diet, low carb, hypnotherapy, weight watchers, etc. Weight Watchers is my go to plan of choice but I sure wish I had all of that money back!!! I do like to exercise. I love boot camp and interval training. I have done 16 half marathons and 1 full marathon. I do not love running but I do love the feeling of finishing and having an amazing meal. My greatest goal is to stop this game of losing 10-20 pounds and gaining 10-20 pounds every few months. I want to learn to maintain. I so look forward to sharing ideas and getting inspiration. Weight loss can be such a lonely journey and I look forward to making connections, offering support and learning to be the best I can be.
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Weight Watchers

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The saga continues...

I took my son to the doctor today for his cough and he has bronchitis. I proceeded to cough and the pediatrician told me I needed to go the doctor as well. I have bronchitis too and am not supposed to get "winded" for the next 72 hours. She wanted me to take an inhaler but I decided against it for now. I guess that explains my coughing/wheezing fit at the gym 2 days ago. On a positive note, we are both on the 5 day antibiotic treatment and should be all better for good old St. Nick. I am glad I… Continue

Posted on December 17, 2009 at 4:20pm — 5 Comments

Heather

On the third day of Christmas...

I have been getting less and less rest these past couple of weeks. We are doing an addition to the house and we have been sleeping in the guest room for the past couple of weeks. In addition, my son was sick and now I am sick with a cough and I have now given the cough back to my son. We were up together for a couple of hours together last night. He asked me about dark circles under his eyes this morning. It was funny to hear a 6 year old ask about dark circles...of course his eyes looked great.… Continue

Posted on December 16, 2009 at 9:49am — 3 Comments

Heather

Tis the Season

So I have been in a slump. A very self induced slump. I have been in a good mood, enjoying the holiday season for the most part but unable to hold myself committed to good food choices. I have done some bad self-talk BUT the one thing I have not done is said I will wait until the new year...so I haven't given up.

I weighed this morning. The first time in 4 weeks and I am at 164.6 The last time I weighed in at 160. It could be worse. I am not saying that as a cop out but I it is a manageable num… Continue

Posted on December 15, 2009 at 10:02am — 5 Comments

Heather

St. Louis Update

Hello All,

I am here in St. Louis and it is my last night. I finally broke down and purchases online for the room for the last night. I am proud to report I have done good with exercise. It has been nice to get cardio in every morning. The food has not been so great but for most meals I have tried to leave quite a bit on my plate. It has been far from perfect but I have drank a ton of water, walked every where and enjoyed some alone time.

These past couple of days have give me lots of ideas of… Continue

Posted on December 7, 2009 at 8:19pm — 3 Comments

Heather

Fail

That is the grade I would give myself for the past 2 days. Monday I was strong I ate my breakfast, packed my lunch and had a sensible dinner. Tuesday I made it up to lunch and then I lost it. I went to the gym but I ate a bag of dorritos on the way home. I was exhausted yesterday and I just gave into mindless eating. I did the same today. I am so frustrated. I have 2 more days to get through - I am going to try to do better but for some reason I just don't have the will. I am looking forward to… Continue

Posted on December 2, 2009 at 9:35pm — 4 Comments

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At 1:51pm on December 26, 2009, Erin P. said…
I'm BACK and finally joined your group...with about 5 days to go! Sorry I missed being a part of it! Hope you are well!!!
At 9:20pm on December 19, 2009, StEpHaNiE* said…
Hi Heather! Thanks for that comment on my latest blog post - I was having a really hard day and reading that post really made me fell better :) I hope you are doing great!
At 10:09pm on December 12, 2009, StEpHaNiE* said…
Hi Heather! Thanks for checking up on me :) I am struggling big time. It's getting sooo close to Christmas and I am sooo homesick the only thing I seem to find to make myself feel better is food - it's not good. I just don't know how to get back on track...I hope everything is going alright with you :)
At 8:50am on December 8, 2009, Shannon H. said…
Thanks, Heather! I really needed your comment this morning. I keep having to remind myself that I'd be ok with maintaining/minimal losses for a little while. Storing that mental energy for the next big push.
At 10:17pm on December 2, 2009, Jo said…
Hey Heather. Thanks for checking in. Kansas was fun. I actually did pretty good while I was there. It started on the way home. Just having to eat out traveling and than coming home to no food in the house so we ate out again. Anyway, there's always something. I just have to find it in me to not mess up just because. I didn't weigh in this week and hopefully it won't be that bad on Monday. It looks like you had a great Thanksgiving. Good for you for running that far. Maybe, if we stay home next year I can find something like that to do. I bet it keeps you more focused. I'm trying to stay positive and not slide back because of one bad week. Just have to keep going. Thanks for checking. Have a good week.
At 9:20pm on November 24, 2009, Erin P. said…
It was officially a 1.6 gain. I'm still in the mid 170's...as I wanted to be. I'm not horribly stressed b/c I know I didn't do anything to make that happen. I also know what to do to make it go back the other way. I just need patience and time...and I think I've got those two things somewhere!
Thank you again for your kind words. If I write that same statement again a hundred times in your comments, it probably won't ever be enough.
-Wagon Girl
At 12:03pm on November 24, 2009, Mrs. Ballou said…
I can update Facebook from my phone, so I'll be sure to update that and my twitter. :) So thankful for you!! Love and hugs!! :)
At 8:03am on November 24, 2009, Erin P. said…
Heather - when you have met your goals...go be a life coach! I bet you would be great at that!
Thanks for the support. I can tell today will be better already! I hope this week is a good one for you and congrats on getting back there and exercising again so soon!
At 11:11am on November 20, 2009, Jeannie said…
Hi Heather! Just checking in with you. Hope all is well and that you're taking it easy. Take care. :-D
At 10:57am on November 20, 2009, Mrs. Ballou said…
Thank you for checking in! No, my knee is not better. :( My goal for this weekend is to stay off of it as much as possible, and use the ICE method so that hopefully it will be ready for the race. It seems to be fine if I'm moving, it's just when I stop that it gets me. Sounds like you have a very successful weekend planned. Mine probably will be rough, my best friend is moving to Florida and this is the last weekend we are both in town. We had a girls night last night, Saturday night is her going away party, etc. We are notorious for the amount we can drink together...I'll get it back in check, at least until Thursday after the race, but I'll get it back in check again. We got this Heather. :) Take it easy this weekend...don't push yourself with your bum head. :p I joke becuase I heart you. Happy Friday. :)

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Erin P. left a comment for Heather
on Saturday
Erin P. joined Heather's group
Countdown to 2010
Join us for support, ideas and recipes for the holidays. We will all help each other stay on track and go into the New Year making healthy choices!
on Saturday
Liz commented on Heather's group 'Countdown to 2010'
Merry Christmas to everyone! Enjoy the season, don't stress, it's all good :) (especially the eggnog and chocolates!). Looking forward to hearing great stories about everyone's holidays.
on Wednesday
Heather commented on Arlene's blog post 'As expected ...'
Arlene keeping you in my thoughts but glad to hear you found a way to keep WW I know you were really bummed about that yesterday. I know that things are going to turn around for you and 2010 will be positive!
on Wednesday
Heather commented on LauraWV's blog post 'Blizzard of ’09: Healthy-wise'
Laura sounds like an amazingly wonderful weekend. I am so glad you got to enjoy family, snow, food, friends and a slower pace due to the storm. What makes it even more perfect is your attitude and moving forward. Good for you!
December 22
Heather commented on Liz's blog post 'Water and The Wave'
Look at all the water - that is awesome. Good job on the 60 minutes of exercise too. I haven't done 60 in a while. How do you make your homemade coleslaw by the way? Looks like you had an excellent day.
December 22
Heather commented on Noelle Ostman's blog post 'Where the hell are my feet?'
It is so funny how we have indicators other than the scale. The ironic thing this morning I noticed that my small chest was looking a bit fuller thanks to the holidays. I know I have work to do to get back on track but what I do know is I am doing i…
December 22
Heather commented on Mrs. Ballou's blog post 'Vegetarian Monday - Baked Tofu'
I swear I am going to start looking for work and a place to live in Calabash so I can be more adventurous like you! It made a pretty dish!
December 22
Heather commented on Shannon H.'s blog post 'Snack-Emotion Journal from last week...'
This such a great idea and it is awesome you are so honest. My hardest time is the pre-dinner hour. I just HAVE to snack while I am making dinner. When I have my act together I actually plan a snack to eat while I am cooking. It might be hummus and…
December 21
StEpHaNiE* left a comment for Heather
December 19
Anonymous Fat Girl commented on Heather's blog post 'The saga continues...'
Sometimes we are so concerned for our children as mothers we neglect our own health. I'm glad you are on the road to getting better! :)
December 18
Robyn commented on Heather's blog post 'The saga continues...'
You crack me up!! I can't wait to cheer you on in 2010! You go girl!
December 18
Heather commented on Robyn's blog post 'WI Day'
Happy Birthday! Congrats on the pound loss too! I hope that you enjoy the time with your family and travel safe.
December 18
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December 18
Heather commented on Stephanie Creekmore's blog post 'My first post here.'
Welcome - you will find such great support and ideas here. You have people to celebrate your accomplishments and understand your frustrations. I think it is a great idea to move ahead and look forward. I am sure your wonderful daughter will be a HUG…
December 18
Heather commented on Kristine B's blog post 'I got 99 problems...(but the pounds are gone!)'
Congratulations on your loss - that is so awesome. Those last 4 pounds will surely be gone soon. That is a great shirt!
December 18

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