Devastation + frustration = DESIRING to quit

We had our 3rd week weigh in this past Wednesday, and lets just say that it did NOT go the way that I was hoping.  (It's probably a good thing I waited a couple of days to post this because I was REALLY not in a good place after my weigh in)  Here's the numbers:

        Starting weight: 170lbs
        Current weight: 168lbs
        Weight loss:  2 lbs
         % of weight loss: 1.2%

Ok, now I know most people would ask why was I so upset.  I had a loss... I SHOULD be happy!!! However, I had had such an AMAZING week before the weigh in... I kept my diet and worked out 6/7 days so I REALLY wanted a bigger number and the fact that I didnt even meet my minimum goal of 2.5 lbs was EXTREMELY upsetting to me.  Thankfully, I have a husband supporting me through this, otherwise I probably would have completely spiraled back into old habits.  He got me up and working out on Thursday and even though it was a HORRIBLE experience on the bridge that day I did get up and I was moving and that is WAAAAY more than I used to do.... so I call it a VICTORY!!!  Here's hoping that next weeks results will be a little more promising but I am just really hoping for my min of 2.5 lbs!

We did it!!! We did it!!!

I HATE when my husband is right!!! He woke up this morning ALL motivated to go walk the bridge... And let's just say I did NOT feel the same way!!! But I had one of the BEST workouts I've had prolly in 3 years!! I ROCKED the bridge and the best part was I schooled Jon!! (Although he was pushing a stroller with at least 2 kids in it the whole time). So YAY for motivating husbands and I can NOT wait I weigh in this week!!

I conquered

I overcame temptation today and SUPER proud of myself for it. We had a stake RS activity today that served cake as dessert...and this proud momma had NONE!!! Here's to one hot momma in three months!!!

What a difference a day makes....

I am very pleased to announce that Jon and I have worked out the last 4 days and today's was the BEST workout yet!!! I am still fighting with my knee injury so before today I have not been able to go 100%, however today thanks to some icy hot I was able to really go at and it felt FANTASTIC!!!! I had an epiphany this week... I AM worth it!! And myself AND my family deserve for me to be the best me I can be!! So I am doing this and doing it ALL the way!!!

2nd week curse... ARGH!!!!

UNFORTUNATELY, The second week curse has struck the Larsen household!!! Here are my second week weigh in stats...

 

Starting weight: 171.5

Current weight: 170

Total weight loss: 1.5 lbs

% of weight loss: .8%

 



I am VERY happy that I still had a loss, however I am let down with the results.  I will say that Jon and I did NOT work out the way that we were supposed to, so I am verymuch looking forward to getting to work this week so I have BETTER results!! 





Wahoo!!!

I did it!! I did it!! This is a happy girl!! First weeks weigh in results are in....

Starting wt: 175.5
Current wt: 171.5
Loss amt: 4 lbs
Percent lost: 2.7%

I'm EXTREMELY happy about this weeks results especially because we didn't work out hardly at all.

New best friend

I never thought that this would be my new best friend or that we would be hanging out so much

 

 

But thanks to all the bottles of this...

 

 

I cant drink water unless it's flavored, so I LIVE on grape crystal light!!

 

I spend more time peeing than I did when I was pregnant.  Now honestly the only reason this really bothers me is that Noahs bed is RIGHT next door to our bathroom and I swear he can sense when I walk in the room so every time I go to the bathroom and he's sleeping he wakes up.  So, you see how this can be a HUGE problem when you have to pee at least every hour!!!

It's going....

Today is day 6!  And I have to say, so far I am VERY proud of myself!!  I have stuck to the diet, actually I have been having a hard time getting to 1500 calories.  I keep forgetting to have a morning snack.  I have been averaging probably closer to 1350 cal/day, but I feel ok so I'm going to just keep doing what I'm doing.  There is one aspect of the last week that I am NOT happy about!!! We have not been exercising like we are supposed to.  Some of this is just do to other family things that have come up, but mostly it is due to my knee.  I tweeked it some how about 2 weeks ago and it has really been a problem since then.  I have actually really wanted to work out but even walking lately has been difficult so I am really hoping/praying that this heals quickly, it doesn't become a bigger problem and than I can really get to work at knocking off this weight.  I did find something last night that seems to help my knee so I'm gonna roll with that and hopefully I can get in a last chance workout before weigh ins tomorrow.

 

I guess I have to accept the fact that I am getting older and these products are necessary to have around my house!!  :(

Day 1

I have survived the first 24 hours.  (barely!!!)  Its amazing how as soon as you tell me I cant have something, that is ALL I want!!  So far I feel ok with the day to day eating, but I am already getting nervous about the events coming up.  I know there is a relief society event coming, then there is Easter which is quickly followed by Sophie's birthday.  I know moderation is key... but moderation has NEVER been a strong suit of mine.  Ok, I guess the old addage is true... 1 day at a time!!!

Well here is how I managed day 1: (this will prolly be very similar to what I eat everyday)
     
       Breakfast:  a bowl of oatmeal (160 cals)
       Snack:  a piece of lowfat string cheese (50 cals)
       Lunch:  a tuna fish sandwich on wheat bread
                    1/4 cup of lowfat cottage cheese
                     a handful of baby carrots
                                                               (approx 350 cals)
       snack: banana (100 cals)
       Dinner:  1 cup of hamburger helper
                      1/4 cup of cottage cheese
                      a handful of baby carrots
                                                               (approx 400 cals)
       snack: 2 slices of wheat toast with honey (180 cals)
                   1 lowfat yogurt (90 cals)
  
                                                         Total for day 1:  1330 cals

For our exercise for the day Jon and I decided to have some fun with the kids so we broke out the Wii.  We played Just Dance 3 for a half hour, then did 20 situps, 5 push ups and 5 burpees and than we headed out for a walk around our neighborhood.  Man... I am OUT OF SHAPE!!!  I am definitely looking forward to being able to work out the way I used to!!!