Here's the article I mentioned in my last post.

It's called:

Parents focus on kid's diet but neglect their own
By Mary Brophy Marcus, USA TODAY
Feb 01, 2011

Find it Here

Even if you don't have kids, there are some good ideas in here that could be implemented to ensure you are eating healthy and not grazing on junk b/c it's convenient.

Weigh-In-Wednesday

So I'm a little confused. I'm pretty sure I've stayed constant this week. (No weight loss) My scale and the scale at the nutritionist's office are significantly out of sync. I think by like 3 or 4 pounds. So, I'm not really sure what my weight is and have not been home until now (4:30 in the afternoon)...too late to weigh myself. So w/o giving more excuses, I'm constant...how's that?

My goals for this month: (three of them set by my Nutritionist & I):

-No more evening snacking. (i.e. after dinner) This one is KILLING me. It was a goal of mine last month that I was not successful at. Lots of sabotage going on there. Do you self-sabotage in any way?

-Embrace a healthy lifestyle. I have a love/hate relationship with this one. When I'm doing great, working out, etc. it's easy to come up with reasons to be happy with these changes. Not so much when I'm stressed. These last 2 weeks have been a doozey for me, too.

-Work out at least 3 days a week. I'm doing pretty good at this (excluding this last week and a half of course) Back on the wagon for me!

I have an article she gave me on parents who encourage their kids to eat well, but in turn don't do it for themselves. It was very good. I'll have to share it on here soon. Hope y'all are doing good. Thanks for stopping by!

Weigh-In-Wednesday

Well, it's been a SUPER-sucky week, but I'll take the pound! Down one more and SEVERAL more to go! Thanks for checking in on me...I've felt the accountability for sure! ;)

I'm better now

I was feeling a little discouraged this week! I had a "bad day" and have been trying to make up for it the last few. Too much stress and feeling a bit overwhelmed in the process. Looking like we are all going to be facing a nasty bout with a stomach virus not to mention the dreaded cold we've been fighting back and forth for the last three weeks! I read your comments and was so uplifted. Thank you so much. Made my day.

Weigh-In-Wednesday

So, here goes. I can't believe I'm doing this. Aside from a bikini, this is basically one of my most un-flattering outfits. But, hey, that's the point, right? Don't be jealous...you too can look like me if you eat whatever you want whenever you want! ;)

Well, it's discouraging to look at, but here is the dreaded number. I've decided it's just that, a number. It's no longer (in my self reflection) going to define who I am. So, I'm letting it all go today.

Starting Weight: 224
Current Weight: 219
Goal Weight: 150
Started counting carbs-not Atkins (watching salt, sugar & fat): January 6th

I'd be happy to post what I'm doing (diet-wise) for any that are interested. I'm basically just doing a diabetic diet b/c that is something that I am so fearful of. We have such a family history of it and with being "borderline" diabetic during pregnancy, I'm pretty much going to get it...it's just a matter of when. With good diet and exercise I can stave it off for another 14 + years.

Thanks for your words of encouragement. I'm so excited to get going. I meet with my nutritionist on February 9th...here's hoping she will be happy to see a "little less" of me!

Getting Ready for Weigh-In Wednesday

Well, I know it's kind of dead on here right now, but I'm getting ready to "amp" it up. I'm going to commit to posting my weight and pictures (not bikini, haha) weekly in an on-going series I'll call Weigh-In Wednesdays. I was inspired by the weight loss of a woman (Jen) featured on Rachael Ray. Did you see it?

I'm thinking this will for sure be a process for the next year. (at least) I'm hoping I can lose the weight in that time. Thanks for your support.

2011 Good things are going to happen!

I think that's going to be my motto for 2011. I AM going to be healthier this year. I'm thinking I'm going to start by being brave and posting weight and pictures. Ikes! Well, needs to be done and I'm thinking I can do it. Time to dump the rump fo' sho'. I'll post soon. Thanks for reading!