ladybug

I did remain the same in general 243 last saturday and I weigh again tomorrow. I had found out I had breast cancer and had to have surgery. It was very frightening and thank goodness was not serious. I am going to start back on my weightloss journey again. I hope y’all are with me.

I had a situation where a man took me down…way down and now I am lifting myself back up, concentrating on weight loss, work, and school is coming up in sept. Ready to work on me!!!! I will be very selfish for now. My son is old enough and wants mom to succeed so that is helping out a lot. I gained 10lbs of the 16 i lost, so time to crack down and get ready to roll.

I have started this week working with a trainer, he comes to my house which is cool, we train 2-3 days a week, then I go to the gym every day and do at least 45 minutes of cardio. I am thinking about adding the bike on today. My trainer coming to the house helps a lot because he keeps an eye on my food in the house. I am watching my calories very closely, but not ruling out anything nor depriving myself. I just watch how much is going into my body vs how much I work off per day in calories.

I am going to really get serious. I joined a gym today and the biggest loser club Wednesday. I really want to get this weight off. I am miserable. I am uncomfortable, and do not like looking at myself in the mirror. I also want off all these medications. I want to get and stay healthy. I need to change my life forever. My philosophy was that I really don’t want to deprive myself of anything, but moderation is key. I want to fill up on things that are better for my body. I am going to get myself on a schedule of sleep and eating. This way I know I have to have something at this time, work out at this time, and sleep at this time. I think this will make for less stress coupled with the working out of course. The reward of it all is losing weight!

I had a friend that was on the Optifast plan and lost over 100 lbs. He learned how to eat in the process, and eat easy. That’s my downfall, learning to eat eay, no excuses. I need to kick it into gear. I had another friend who of course was on optifast due to her r & y surgery, so I am going to go for it and see how it goes for me. Gastric Bypass will be my last ditch effort, but I have a good feeling about this Optifast plan. I moved to Houston Texas and it is warmer here and more out doorsy, so I hope to get out and in the pool, and walking and all that. Dogs can’t take the heat though. I am going to go for a walk today I think even though it’s hot. Any input on Optifast is appreciated.

If you are having trouble take your weight and multiply it by 7…..that is the current intake of calories to lose weight. I am doing it and have lost 5lbs in the last week, so I am working with that. I haven’t implemented my exercise plan yet….and once I do I will be burning calories….I will not be upset if I eat something I shouldn’t I will just work it off at the gym. I will and I mean WILL lose at least 100 lbs or more before 12/31/09.

I think I finally came to the realization that I really have to do this now. I gained more than I lost and I need to do something before I get in some serious issues healthwise. i am ready to go for it and lose 1/2 of me. I am inspired by the biggest loser and I am going to look more into that way of life, I know I need to get something done right away. I am joining a gym and going to work with a personal trainer. I was going to go for bariatric surgery but I am going to try to retrain my mind first before I do that. That will be the last resort.

I am getting back up on the horse and riding off into the sunset again. I am using slimfast and weight watchers for now. I am starting today and hope by the end of September to have 20 lbs gone. I need all the  motivation I can get. Let’s do this together! Anyone else doing what I am doing?

I am considering joining Weight Watchers. I think I would like to try the online program. Does anyone do this and if so what would you say are the pros and cons. I heard the points system is the best way, but what about online verses in person? Any thoughts?

I gained 10lbs over the last 3 months. The holidays are a very hard time for me with my mom and dad gone. I felt a little better this year. My dreams of living in the south were dashed too, so that was another hit to my soul. I am bouncing back and my goal starting tomorrow is to watch what I eat and begin to exercise. My dog and i will be walking daily no matter what(except rain). Walking around my complex once is 1/2 mile, so I will do that starting 2 times and work my way up from there. I am also going to get certified in my daycare and that will help with getting kids in.  Not much else to say but my long term goal will be 100lbs and I will be doing 10 lb mini goals every month and if I am close by the end of the year than great.