Week 68: One Year With Weight Watchers

April 29, 2012

I’ve totally nailed weight maintenance! Oh, I’m supposed to hit goal weight before I start maintenance? Po-ta-to, Po-tah-to. I’ll get there. I know, you’re asking, “When?” Soon.  I have newfound inspiration: the bikini. I have a girls’ getaway to one of Delaware’s finest beaches in 3 weeks. Weather’s been extreme already this Spring, so I want to be swimsuit-ready just in case the sun smiles on us.

My friend Ty won’t be going with us to the beach. She called in fat like I used to do. But she says she’ll definitely go next year. Why’s she so sure? Ty’s having weight loss surgery in June. I absolutely hate the idea. She’s not even big enough for her insurance to approve the surgery; her doctors used other health factors to get her approved. I know she could  get down to a healthy weight without undergoing a major surgery. But I’m not her doctor. (I guess I’m not “a” doctor is more accurate. Not trying to mislead, you know.)

Part of Ty’s frustration is that over a 4 month period she was only able to lose 6 or 7 pounds on her own. I’ve been there. I weighed 225 January 1, 2011 and when I joined Weight Watchers April 20, 2011 I weighed 214 pounds. It can be demoralizing to put in effort and not see the results you expect. It’s a struggle for me to not tell her what to do, but I’ve gently suggested WW to her. I’ve talked openly with her about my weight loss journey. I’ve invited her on walks. She still wants the surgery. Maybe I should show her this picture. >>

Weight Watchers' Progress April 2011 vs. April 2012

You know how I love a good photo comparison. Sorry for not smiling. That‘s my catwalk “smeyes”, Tyra style.

My friend could have a new body by next girls’ getaway without the risks of surgery. I’m so glad I do!

 

Week 64: My First Half Marathon!

March 25, 2012

I haven’t posted in a month. I wish I had a reason, like I gave up posting for Lent, but actually I just got tired of repeating the same thing.

“Still waiting to get into the 150s.”

“ I worked out this week but didn’t eat so great.”

“Next week…”

In the past month my weight’s gone up as high as 164, but hasn’t gone below 16o. I’m stuck at “Rest.”

Rainy race day. Why I don't usually preregister.

But I’ve also been in crazy “Motion”. I ran the Caesar Rodney Half Marathon yesterday! 2:21:57! My longest training run was 10.5 miles, mostly on the same route as the race. But the race still kicked my butt. MAN am I sore! And hungry! And sore! But I feel wonderful. And sore.

Week 60 Weigh-In: Girl Scout Cookies

February 28, 2012

I worked out hard this week, but those hard workouts made me hungrier. A LOT hungrier. I earned 29 WW activity points in 4 days, but I ate up 27 of them. At least I lost some. I said I’d try not to get frustrated. Well, fail.

On a positive note, I got a box of Girl Scout Trefoil’s one week ago today, and I still have some left. Success!!

Week 59 Weigh-In: Holding Steady

February 21, 2012

*Updated with clearer picture.*

I un-did the Valentine’s Day damage last week. This week I started Month 2 of the Insanity workouts, which are considerably more butt-kicking than month one, so I hope to break into the 150s real soon! I probably sound like a broken record (remember records?) but I’m focused now to get to goal. 62 degrees today! Spring’s coming!!

Week 58 Weigh-In: Stubborn Cycle

February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine’s Day! Yes, I have some Valentine’s Day sweets. No, I don’t plan to eat them responsibly. Maybe, I might put on a pound or three this week. It’ll be ok.

The last 2 weeks I’ve consistently worked out and consistently eaten too much. Not like Oreos or anything…but cereal/popcorn/etc have calories too.

I know why I’m eating too much. My Weight Watcher’s points goal dropped to 26 a few weeks ago. I really felt this last decrease. It’s been harder to cut out this last point than any of the others. Especially since I’m working out and running harder/farther. But in my stubbornness, I’ve been trying to eat only 26 points, which leaves me hungry at the end of my day. So I eat too much. Instead I need to tap into my activity points (which is totally allowed) so I won’t be so hungry. I know this. But I don’t do this. I guess I’m afraid that if I decreased my activity later, I wouldn’t know how to eat for my new weight. But that’s not true.

The best thing about WW is that your points decrease gradually. When I weighed 225, my point allowance was 35 or 36. If I’d been told to eat only 26 points back then, I wouldn’t have made it a whole week. I’ve actually put myself in that situation in the past, and never got past a few pounds lost. And always put them right back on. I’ve learned a lot about how to eat since then. I need to continue to put that into practice.

I’m in a cycle of stubborn right now. I’m going to make an effort to break out of it and get myself into the 150s. After the Valentine’s day goodies are gone!

The 7-11 Tag

The rules:1. Post these rules. 2. You must post 11 random things about yourself. 3. Answer the questions set for you in their post. 4. Create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer. 5. Go to their blog and tell them you’ve tagged them. 6. No stuff in the tagging section about you are tagged if you are reading this. You legitimately have to tag 11 people.

11 Questions from Latina Barbi!

1. What’s your favorite number? why? 8. It’s round. It’s sideways infinity. It’s awesome.

2. What do you do for a living? Hospital Pharmacy Technician

3. What is your dream job? Songwriter

4. Favorite exercise? Running. But not today. uugh.

5. How many states have you lived in? Four. I miss TX. <3 DE. GA and OH…never again.

6. Where is your dream place to live? Sao Paulo, Brazil. Beaches, culture, nightlife, food, and men with yachts. It’s all covered.

7. Do you have any hidden talent(s)? what is it? Singing. I’m only like a 4 out of 10 on the Beyonce-Mariah Carey scale, but I love it.

8. How many friends from high school do you still talk to? Does Facebook count? No? 2.

9. Do you have a significant other? I’m available. Know any single men with a yacht?

10. Are you an introvert or extrovert? Mostly introvert with extrovert tendencies. (I talk a lot.)

11.What’s you favorite body part? My arms.

 

11 Randoms about me

 

 

1. I miss being a soldier. Sometimes.
2. One day I want to run an ultramarathon.
3. When I moved in, I devoted my time and money to creating the most comfortable bed I could (like at the Westin).
4. I mostly sleep on my couch.
5. I’m really wanting to try lamb, but the idea of mint jelly turns me off.
6. I’m currently reading Great Expectations.
7. I really do expect this to be my best year yet. I don’t know if a lot will “happen” but I expect the future to start falling into place.
8. My goal is to live abroad by 2015. First I must graduate and learn a new language.
9. I’m terrified of wild boar.
10. I love bacon and scrapple.
11. I haven’t told my family or friends about my blog. I’m actually pretty secretive. Anonymity loosens me up. 

 

The Game Plan

I’ve had a bit of success on prior potentially binge-ful days by preparing and documenting a plan. Today is one of those days.

Situation 1:    I’m going to a Super Bowl party where the devil will be tempting me with deliciously fattening food.

Problem:    I want to break into the 150s this week, but the chicken wings, queso and cheesesteaks are conspiring against me.

Strategy:    Long run (8 miles) before the party. Keep mouth full of vegetables and belly full of water. Wear tight jeans so there’s little room for gorging. *brilliant*

Situation 2:    Free onion rings today at Burger King.

Problem:    I freakin’ LOVE onion rings.

Strategy:    Eat free onion rings. *duh*

I know I’m not alone in this. Anybody else tempted to overindulge in the party food? What’s your game plan?