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I am still counting - for the most part (weekends are tough) and working out 3 times a week. Haven't weighed myself yet so I will let you know when I go to the gym next but my clothes are looser and fitting better.
:)
After work last night a girlfriend came to pick me up. She took me for a drink up the street to catch up. I'd done all right for the day so there was room for a vodka tonic. Of course, as I'm a lightweight the drink got to my head pretty quick and I…
As of last week I started counting points on my own with old WW material. I'm not interested in going to the meetings right now for financial reasons. I tell you - last week was great! I immediately felt results though I haven't weighed myself. I al…
You look gorgeous here! Loving the fresh food too.
Hey thanks Cindy. I'm moving out of this space and beginning to accept where I am...taking off this last bit of weight will require harder work. So when I'm ready, I'll pump things up!
Try not to be too disappointed and look at what you have accomplished... it should give you good motivation... working at night can be rough, I remember doing that... vending machines are the devil! Pack snacks with lots of fiber and sip iced green…
Is a bit disappointed in myself, yet happy that I've kept as much off as I have. Whenever my routine gets messed with, or something new arrives in my life, the working out/eating right rules get heavily bent. I recently got a new job working at nigh…
I'm at not making the effort to bring my gym clothes to work. I'm at being so tired in the past few mornings that working out is not a priority.
I'm at having more bites and servings than I'd like.
But I'm also at that point where something must be…
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 10:15pm on June 7, 2009,
Roula said… - thanks so much for the comment...I think you're absolutely right. Making change is taking charge...I love it!
- At 6:59pm on January 22, 2009,
Tanya said… - WUZ UP Girl! Great to hear from you! So happy you are back at it!
How's things? I have missed you so! Thanks for the compliments and encouragement! Let me know how you have been!
- At 10:33am on January 2, 2009,
tami said… - thanks for the welcome, I appreciate it so much. I hope to decide on a plan of action soon and get this journey started.
- At 3:41pm on November 28, 2008,
Jen McDonald said… - Nooners, It's great to talk to a fellow Canadian on here. I don't go out to eat as much anymore, as I have found it difficult to fit such high point meals in my low point daily allowance. I'm going out tonight with a friend for my birthday. I tried looking up the nutritional facts for the restaurant but it was not available. I hate that! It's an Italian place so I'm probably going to choose a tomato based sauce to keep it lower fat /low cal choice. It's going to be difficult today though. I am fighting major PMS cravings and would rather eat something less nutritious. Too many b-day celebrations this week to let everyone become an indulgence though! I have to be very careful or maintanance is going to be a disaster!
- At 6:28pm on November 27, 2008,
Jen McDonald said…
- I accidentally sent you a friend request and I already have you as one of my friends! So Sorry!Please disregard the e-mail. Also just wanted to say I love your blog page, especially the comment at the end about the strong connection of a healthy body to a healthy mind! So true! It looks like you're getting really close to your goal...Very Exciting! It will only be a matter of time before I can offer you the same congratulations on reaching goal.
- At 8:08am on November 14, 2008,
Tanya said…
- thanks! Hope you are doing well...T
- At 1:29pm on November 11, 2008,
MsPpod said… - Thanks for the advice on my post last week. I have been a WWer for 9 years and I have never heard of the Wendie plan. And on my last post I received two different people telling me about it. I didn't follow it exactly, but I did fluctuate my point usage daily- and I lost a pound this week!! It makes sense to me the need to vary the number of points I use. And the ironic thing is I ate more points that I was allowed last week and I still lost. Go figure
Thanks for the advice- it is much appreciated. I am going to try it again this week and see what happens.
- At 9:47pm on October 24, 2008,
Caylyn said… - Thanks for the comment! I don't do anything strict, but I know what I should and shouldn't be eating, it's a matter of putting those into action and making good choices. I exercise 5 times a week and eat lots of fruits and vegetables and limited sugar. Looking forward to following your journey!
- At 8:52pm on October 13, 2008,
Tanya said…
- I have eaten nothing but too much for three days...a run yesterday but nothing Saturday and today...ugh. Back on track tomorrow though. A few too many cupcakes, cake, etc. I just went crazy. And funny enough after I am done each time I think - "well that was gross...not doing that again." And, well yes you guessed it. I do it again.
So when you are asking about another section in your goals, etc. All I did was click on the edit button and then I used the computer to decorate it, section it off, etc. So I just hit shift and the underline button to get the dotted line on my page. Okay no, just checked and yours looks like mine. Maybe it is the particular theme that I picked? Sorry I am probably making this worse! Stay on program this week. Do it with me! I WI on Saturday morning. We have four days! Let's do it.
So where on air can I hear you?
You not telling me for a reason??? Don't worry, I won't stalk you!
Here's to a great week!
- At 7:24am on October 13, 2008,
Tanya said…
- Oh Stratford! How nice and the weather is just perfect isn't it?
That picture on your home page is just beautiful! Great shot with the close up of you and then the beautiful scenery in the background. Your page looks great!
Are you working at a local station in Toronto? I would love to know if I can see you on TV or hear you on the radio or something. If you would rather not say I totally understand.
I over ate yesterday again but went for a run to try and counter act the indulgence. Today we are getting organized for the rest of the week and hope to get out to run again. That should help. Back on program as of today. Have a great week!
Profile Information
- About Me:
- Hello fellow BlogToLosers!
I'm a 30-year-old broadcaster with a part-time gig in public radio, a podcast and a blog-in-the-making. I also do some voice work and PR writing.
I've worked out and lost before. I participated in a few track and field events at school, but mainly focused on the arts (I was a big vocal jazz geek). Then I was a member of a step-dance group during university and moved on to West African dancing. Those kept me in shape while having fun.
I went to school to do my masters degree. Save for the weekly salsa dancing at a local club I didn't do much exercise and I don't recall watching what I ate much. When I went overseas to work in radio I had a good stint of working out 4-5 times a week soon after my father passed away. I was in an unhealthy relationship at that time too, so working out was a welcome distraction and kind of a way to grieve. At the gym, I was part of a group where the leader helped us monitor our eating, working out and water intake. I lost about 15 pounds.
Then, after moving back in with my mother four years ago not long after my father passed away, I struggled to maintain a healthy diet and sound mind. I gained the weight back and then some. Being just under 5'2", when I gain 10 pounds, you can see it.
Today I live with my supportive 'fishetarian' boyfriend, and feel closer to reaching my professional goal. Plus I'm back to being my regular happy self! Being in the broadcast industry, and with an eventual goal to be an excellent TV host, it's time to present a healthier me!
An important element in this is my spiritual path - I know my success in bodily health is inextricably linked where my mind is at.
- Plan of Choice:
- Weight Watchers
- Website/Blog:
- http://nanaabaduncan.com
- Workout Philosophy:
- I'm a gym rat ALL the way, I love lifting weights
Goals
Short term goal: Weekly
- stay on plan
- blog
- drink water
- take Greens Plus powder
- go to the gym/work out at least 3 times a week
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Weekly Weigh-Ins
October 3: 144.5 lbs at gym
October 20: 147.2 at WW
October 27: 145 at WW
November 3: 142.8 at WW
November 10: 141.4 at WW
November 17: 139.4 at WW
November 24: 139.2 at WW
December 1: 137.6 at WW
December 8: 136.6 at WW ***YAY my birthday! 10.6 lb loss!!!***
December 15: 135.8 at WW
December 22: missed
December 29: 134.6 at WW
January 5: 135.8 at WW ***yeesh! holiday food!***
January 12: 131.6 at WW ***10% loss!***
January 19: 129.8 at WW REACHED FIRST GOAL!
January 26: 132 at WW ***BOOOOOO!! Up 2.2!***
February 2: 131 at WW
February 9: skipped
February 16: skipped WW but 126.8 at gym's Tanita body composition machine
February 23: 130 at WW
March 2: 128.8 at WW
March 9: skipped WW but 125 at gym's Tanita body composition machine ***and causing confusion!***
March 16: skipped
March 23: 129 at WW
March 30: skipped WW but 127 at gym's doctor scale
**Decided to quit WW for a while due to finances**
June 9: 129 at gym's doctor scale
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****Goal Weight: 130 lbs****
****New Goal Weight: 125 lbs****
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Body Measurements
November 16
Bust: 37 in
Waist: 32.5 in
Hips: 38.5 in
Thighs: 22.25 in
Arms: 11.25 in
December 11
Bust: 37 in
Waist: 30.5 in
Hips: 39 in
Thighs: 22 in
Arms: 12 in
January 25
Bust: 35 in
Waist: 30 in
Hips: 38 in
Thighs: 22 in
Arms: 11 in
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- stay on plan
- blog
- drink water
- take Greens Plus powder
- go to the gym/work out at least 3 times a week
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Weekly Weigh-Ins
October 3: 144.5 lbs at gym
October 20: 147.2 at WW
October 27: 145 at WW
November 3: 142.8 at WW
November 10: 141.4 at WW
November 17: 139.4 at WW
November 24: 139.2 at WW
December 1: 137.6 at WW
December 8: 136.6 at WW ***YAY my birthday! 10.6 lb loss!!!***
December 15: 135.8 at WW
December 22: missed
December 29: 134.6 at WW
January 5: 135.8 at WW ***yeesh! holiday food!***
January 12: 131.6 at WW ***10% loss!***
January 19: 129.8 at WW REACHED FIRST GOAL!
January 26: 132 at WW ***BOOOOOO!! Up 2.2!***
February 2: 131 at WW
February 9: skipped
February 16: skipped WW but 126.8 at gym's Tanita body composition machine
February 23: 130 at WW
March 2: 128.8 at WW
March 9: skipped WW but 125 at gym's Tanita body composition machine ***and causing confusion!***
March 16: skipped
March 23: 129 at WW
March 30: skipped WW but 127 at gym's doctor scale
**Decided to quit WW for a while due to finances**
June 9: 129 at gym's doctor scale
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****Goal Weight: 130 lbs****
****New Goal Weight: 125 lbs****
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Body Measurements
November 16
Bust: 37 in
Waist: 32.5 in
Hips: 38.5 in
Thighs: 22.25 in
Arms: 11.25 in
December 11
Bust: 37 in
Waist: 30.5 in
Hips: 39 in
Thighs: 22 in
Arms: 12 in
January 25
Bust: 35 in
Waist: 30 in
Hips: 38 in
Thighs: 22 in
Arms: 11 in
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Still going all right!
I am still counting - for the most part (weekends are tough) and working out 3 times a week. Haven't weighed myself yet so I will let you know when I go to the gym next but my clothes are looser and fitting better.
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Posted on August 11, 2009 at 4:21pm —
Burger or Magazine?
After work last night a girlfriend came to pick me up. She took me for a drink up the street to catch up. I'd done all right for the day so there was room for a vodka tonic. Of course, as I'm a lightweight the drink got to my head pretty quick and I was a bit woozy on the way home. Near my place there's a gas station that I have on occasions of low will power gone in for a burger or some late night snack. Last night I found myself walking over there with the dialogue of Two Mes. What are you doi… Continue
Posted on August 6, 2009 at 10:30am —
Doing well!
As of last week I started counting points on my own with old WW material. I'm not interested in going to the meetings right now for financial reasons. I tell you - last week was great! I immediately felt results though I haven't weighed myself. I also worked out four times including a 45 minute run. This past weekend was a big one in Toronto - Caribana (a large celebration of Caribbean culture taking place over a long weekend) so there were plenty of opportunities to overeat. I'm sorry to say I… Continue
Posted on August 4, 2009 at 2:00pm —
How I feel
Is a bit disappointed in myself, yet happy that I've kept as much off as I have. Whenever my routine gets messed with, or something new arrives in my life, the working out/eating right rules get heavily bent. I recently got a new job working at night so that has got me off my balance, but I wonder if I'm using it as an excuse. Tomorrow I plan on running. Perhaps with my BF so we can be together...
Posted on June 19, 2009 at 12:35pm — 2 Comments
Where I'm at
I'm at not making the effort to bring my gym clothes to work. I'm at being so tired in the past few mornings that working out is not a priority.
I'm at having more bites and servings than I'd like.
But I'm also at that point where something must be done.
I'm at having more bites and servings than I'd like.
But I'm also at that point where something must be done.
Posted on June 18, 2009 at 8:18am —
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