Say Goodbye to the Pounds

Setting Realistic Goals For Your Weight Loss Goal Worksheet

2008-05-17T12:21:00.002-04:00

Weight loss is not supposed to be a blind man's journey. It is not about waking up one day and wanting to lose weight. Rather, weight loss is a long term process of losing weight through healthy means and keeping the weight off with a healthy lifestyle. To kick start your weight loss journey, it is best to have a weight loss goal worksheet at hand so you can realistically set your goals and

Moving and Eating Out

2008-05-10T00:31:00.003-04:00

I've made the decision to move to move to Wordpress. It just seemed a bit more flexible and professional than Blogger. I was overwhelming myself trying to keep up the two sites and decided to combine them. So, if you have me bookmarked, please join me at my new home. I ask that you bear with me while I get my footing. After a bit of nail biting, and hair pulling, I'm really liking the new

Postponed Weigh In

2008-05-07T15:34:00.005-04:00

Today is supposed to be my official weigh-in day. But, I'm being lazy. Partially. I didn't take out my meat to make dinner early enough. So I'm going to fix dinner, and just go tomorrow morning.Tonight I am making Taco Soup for dinner. Thought some of you might like this:Taco SoupIngredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey1 onion, chopped1 oz Hidden Valley Ranch Dip Dry1 package

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

2008-05-06T15:10:00.009-04:00

I got this idea from another blog I read.In July when I was at my personal goal weight of 150 (a few pounds under), this is what I looked like.I was feeling great, even though I'd just gone through a crapload of hell. I was down to a size 10.This next pic was taken last month at a retirement party my husband and I had gone to. I'd gained about 40 pounds.So now I'm at a point, I have no clothes

We Have Food

2008-05-05T13:02:00.012-04:00

How bad is it that the highlight to my weekend was finally getting our grocery shopping done? I have all sorts of goodies to keep me on track. We're loaded up on fruit (apples, green & red grapes, bananas), 4 pound bags of frozen veggies.Breakfast today an egg beaters and 2% mexican cheese omelet with turkey bacon wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. YUMMILICIOUSI'm definitely going to start my

Goodbye Pounds, Hello Clothes

2008-05-03T23:30:00.010-04:00

Goodbye Pounds, Hello ClothesHopefully, we're all losing weight and our clothes are getting too big for us!What are you doing with your clothes that are too big?How often are you buying new clothes, just to have them be too big too soon?Are you saving those clothes for "just in case?"Get rid of them. If you're keeping them around because you might gain the weight back, you're only setting

Drinking Cold Water When You're Cold

2008-05-03T17:33:00.004-04:00

Since I initially lost weight, I find myself constantly cold. Or extremely hot. Yes, I know that also has to do with age. But, its MAY, and I'm FREEZING! Drinking over 64 ounces of cold water a day doesn't help. Mother Nature has decided to visit, which makes it worse.I've been really good with eating the last two weeks. We still haven't done our grocery shopping. I think its been three

Vents and Friday Faves

2008-05-03T01:23:00.006-04:00

I love Entrecard. I've used it not even a month, and have found so many great blogs through it. However, am I the only one who gets totally annoyed when I go through my inbox to drop on everyone and have to scroll all the way to the bottom to find the widget? It makes me not want to drop. And, what about the ones who don't have a widget? Some I give benefit of the doubt that they're new.

Quitting Isn't an Option

2008-05-02T20:37:00.008-04:00

I received a note on my last entry from Yardsale Princess, stating she's nervous about returning to her meeting because she gained a little bit, less than two pounds.In 2004, I joined Weight Watchers for the first time. Assumed I could just cut down my portions, and continued to eat. I gained 4 POUNDS the next week. I walked out of that meeting, and didn't return for two years. You can read

I Need Meetings

2008-05-01T14:13:00.003-04:00

I walked into the Weight Watchers office yesterday. Nervous as hell. Embarrassed because I'd left 10 months ago at 10 pounds away from my goal (140) and returned 40 pounds heavier. I have told many people not to be embarrassed about returning, yet here I was feeling the same exact way. The first words my leader, Melanie (whom I adore and admire), said was, "You are a sight for sore eyes." I

Monday's Top 10 - Staple Foods

2008-04-28T23:39:00.006-04:00

One of the questions I always see asked in weight loss forums is, "Name your top 10 staple foods." Foods that are always on my shopping list. I thought I'd list it here to help others. I'm going to leave out the "fruits and vegetables," as those are givens.My Top 10 Staple FoodsBoneless, skinless chicken breast. So many things you can do with chicken. Its not just for baking or grilling.

Weekend #1

2008-04-27T21:17:00.006-04:00

Was a bust, as far as Weight Watchers goes.On Friday, we went out to dinner to this yummy diner. While I started out good, ordering a chicken wrap (with fries and coleslaw). When I'm following the plan, I eat half of the wrap, some of the fries, and bring the rest home. Well, I ate the whole damned thing!Saturday, my husband made breakfast, which included cheesy scrambled eggs, a sausage link,

OMG, Win #2

2008-04-26T12:32:00.005-04:00

Right after I posted the last entry, I checked my email (I love tabs), and I won something else!!! Two wins in just a little over an hour!This is what I won from Yard Sale Princess from Digging For Treasure.Its such a cute and unique bracelet made by her cousin. I think it will make a nice spring/summer accessory.Thanks again Yard Sale Princess!

I Won! I Won!

2008-04-26T11:49:00.007-04:00

I never win ANYTHING! And, I've only on Blogger less than a week! Thank you, Kim from The Misplaced Midwestener!What did I win?Watermelon Effervescent Foot Tablets: Drop a tablet into foot tub for a refreshing, scented soak. 12 tablets.Watermelon Cooling Foot Lotion: Moisturizes feet with a delightful scent and with watermelon extract. Watermelon Exfoliating Foot Scrub Retexturizing formula

Sabotage!

2008-04-25T19:53:00.009-04:00

My 14 year old son hates me. That's not true. My 14 year old son should be tarred and feathered? Or covered with honey and left in a back alley for the rodents to nibble? That IS true!OK, maybe that's not true either.But, WHY, did HE have to be the one to bring home the cherry and blueberry cheese danishes from his after-school program."Because it's the

Friday Faves

2008-04-25T09:33:00.008-04:00

TGIF? Well, being unemployed, the truth is one day is just like the next to me.But, I'm proud of myself. I've been doing well with my points. OK, so its only Day 3 of my return to Weight Watchers, but I haven't been doing the mindless eating, or making a late-night pb&j sandwich or bowl of cereal.I'm not quite sure what today's menu brings. Its almost 11 am, and I've yet to eat breakfast. Or

Day 2 - WW Restart

2008-04-24T13:45:00.005-04:00

Today I'm just gonna ramble about what comes into my head.So yesterday wasn't too bad. It could've been better.Todays menu so far:Breakfast - 6 pts1/2 cup Quick Oats, with 1/2 cup raisinsWas a late lunch, so why am I hungry at almost 2 pm? Stomach is used to me pigging out. So I've got my second 32-oz cup of water. I'm thinking of one turkey italian sausage with a slice of bread & fat free

Enter to Win $50 on 5/19

2008-04-23T16:09:00.005-04:00

Who doesn't want a chance at winning $50 CASH??? Entrepreneur Life is giving away $50! I've been a blog contest entering fool the last few days, so I figured I'd share this with you.The rules are as follows:1. Subscribe to his RSS Feed2. write at least 50 words spreading word of this contest to others in the blogosphere.3. Your post must contain a link back to the contest.4. Announce your entry

Don't Quit - My Official Restart of Weight Watchers

2008-04-22T20:07:00.011-04:00

That's my motto. It's also a poem I read many times while I did Weight Watchers.Don’t quit when the tide is lowest,For it’s just about to turn.Don’t quit over doubts and questions,For there’s something you may learn.Don’t quit when the night is darkest,For it’s just a while ‘til dawn.Don’t quit when you’ve run the farthest,For the race is almost won.Don’t quit when the hill is steepest,For your

Blog Facelift

2008-04-22T19:49:00.002-04:00

As part of the Bloggy Giveway, this blog is giving away a blog face lift! He seems talented, so if your blog could use a face lift, why not check him out?

Want to Win $20?

2008-04-22T18:23:00.004-04:00

While doing my Link Referral stuff, I came across Melanie's Blog, and she's offering visitors the chance to win $20, if you have a Paypal account. I could definitely use $20. If you would like a chance, go visit her now! Its open until May 3rd, so hurry!

Two Recipe Tuesday

2008-04-22T16:25:00.003-04:00

I'm not a gourmet chef. I was a very lazy cook, making the same meals over and over. In order for me to lose weight successfully, I needed to find recipes that were simple. There was no way I could eat baked chicken and salad every night.As you can see from the title, I've designated Tuesday as the day I will share two recipes with you. One will be one I've tried, and the second will be one

My Top 10 Tips on Weight Loss

2008-04-20T23:04:00.007-04:00

Having consistently lost weight for 18 months, I was constantly asked, "What tips can you give me?" I usually have a few, then walk away and think, "Oops, I forgot this or that." But, trying to tell one person everything I can think of can be overwhelming for both of us.But, I can put them here. Hopefully, this will help you (and me, as I restart this journey).My Top 10 List for Losing

Spring & Outdoor Activity

2008-04-20T17:13:00.002-04:00

I mentioned that I love Spring. The weather is nice & cool. Its great for being active outside.There are quite a few things you can do outside and cheaply! Below is just a small list.Walking. So easy. And, free! Take a friend, a group of friends and walk. Whether its on your lunch hour. Or 30-60 minutes after getting home from work. While

Spring is the beginning of salad season

2008-04-20T16:46:00.011-04:00

Spring is the time of year I start wanting to eat more fruits and salads. Winter is usually about comfort foods and keeping warm. Yes, I try to eat healthy during winter, but it seem so much easier to eat fruits and salads, and just plain lighter, in spring and summer. Salads sprinkled with fresh lemon juice, or a teaspoon of olive oil, and there you have a

How & Why am I Blogging?

2008-04-20T01:02:00.003-04:00

I'm new to this type of blogging. I've used other sites that are a community type of thing. One site and your readers are all from that site. That's where I do my personal blogging. Just sit down & start blabbing about whats going on in my life. For the last six or seven years, I have a group of people I've read and befriended. We follow each other when that site crashes.But, this is

Emotional Eating

2008-04-20T01:01:00.002-04:00

I eat out of boredom and depression. I have to make a conscious effort to get back on track, eating the right way.I never would've thought I was an emotional eater. But, its quite obvious to me now. I have days where I just go through the cabinets looking for something, anything, to eat. And, I find it.We all make choices. To eat healthy foods, to eat non healthy. I'm a firm believer of not

Celebrity Fit Club (Repost 4/14/2008)

2008-04-20T01:00:00.000-04:00

I'm a huge reality TV junkie. Celebrity Fit Club is one of my favorites! As experts, we have the instructor, drill sergeant Harvey Walden, Dr. Ian K. Smith, and a psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser. If you've watched The Biggest Loser, its the same premise, except with celebs.This year the theme is newbies versus CFC veterans at a military bootcamp.The vets include Willie Ames (Eight is Enough),

Swimsuit Ready? (Repost 4/11/2008)

2008-04-20T00:58:00.002-04:00

We have exactly six weeks until Memorial Day. Twelve until the 4th of July.A healthy weight loss program says that you can lose anywhere from a half to two pounds per week.In a six-week period, that says you can lose from three to 12 pounds. In a twelve-week period, you can lose from six to 24 pounds. These are realistic figures. And, doable!Yes, you can do this and not starve!Drink lots of

Ridiculously Simple Rules To Good Nutrition from Healthy Weight Inner Circle

2008-04-20T00:22:00.002-04:00

I've been trying to figure out how I wanted to start this blog. I tell all about myself in my website, Say Goodbye to the Pounds. I will come back with my own original stuff, but I wanted to put something up.Three simple things, and oh so very true. I try to keep my nutritional goals at three grams of fat per 100 calories, and at least four grams of fiber.Breakfast is the most important meal.