Day 14

Posted by 1fatgrrl on February 4th, 2009 |Filed Under food | 1 Comment

I don’t have much to say today but I have taken a vow to write in this journal daily.  I did about an hour ago feel hungry, however I had already eaten lunch.  Then I remembered something I had read in my WW’s materials which was that sometimes we mistake hunger for thirst.  So I am drinking a bottle of water to see if it changes how I am feeling.  I do think I may have a monthly visitor approaching, so perhaps that’s why the extra hunger pangs.

I’m waiting for the standard two hour lunch period to be over so I may call my orthopedics office to ask questions about exercise now.  I had a lot of swelling last night.  Good or bad?

Day 13- Weigh in #2

Posted by 1fatgrrl on February 3rd, 2009 |Filed Under weigh in day | Leave a Comment

194.5….. Yay!!!!  That’s 1.5 lbs down!  So my total is now 5.5 since starting.  I wish there was a magic way to skip ahead to the finish line, but I suppose I will try to enjoy the journey, lol.  Time to check in with my weight loss buddy!

Day 12- When you’re sliding into first & you feel something…

Posted by 1fatgrrl on February 2nd, 2009 |Filed Under goals | Leave a Comment

Not feeling so good today, but had a lovely salad for lunch.  I avoided many invitations to go out last night so I’m proud of myself for standing my ground.  This also caused me to get in an argument with one of the inviters, but I had to do it and I eventually got my point across by not backing down.  (He’s a futon, btw.)

Weigh in tomorrow!

Day 11

Posted by 1fatgrrl on February 1st, 2009 |Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

Dammit!  Did I miss a journaling day?  Well, I’ve been doing well with that so far.  I have no really big news.  I went out yesterday and shouldn’t have, so if my weight is not down this week, I take full responsibility… like it could be someone else’s fault, lol!  Monday is usually my treat/cheat day but this week I will be skipping that in exchange for the night out last night.

Day 9

Posted by 1fatgrrl on January 28th, 2009 |Filed Under self esteem | 2 Comments

I cleaned out my closet.  I threw in the donation bag a ton of stuff that I’ve had in there for “when I’m that size again” as well as things that I know I haven’t even tried on in the last two years and bought maybe just because they were a great price.  And by getting rid of the things from that size, it’s not because I don’t have faith that I won’t get there.  I realized while watching What Not to Wear that I need to be happy with the me I am now.  And the me I am along the way.  Also, I did keep one or two things for “goal” items, but for the most part, hitting each size is a goal.  And a great way to reward the goal is new outfits.  So that’s where I am.

Also, I’m going to ask my BFF Regina if she’d like to go back to our weekly dinners together.  While on WW, we would pick a really low point, tasty recipe and enjoy it together.  We get a chance to share and enjoy a healthy meal.

Day 8

Posted by 1fatgrrl on January 28th, 2009 |Filed Under goals | Leave a Comment

Last night, out loud, I said to myself, “Today was a good day.”  I don’t recall ever saying that before in my life.  That’s not to say that I’ve never had a good day.  But rather, that I’m aware today that I am doing things to change my life and am now starting to see little successes.

I’ve dug out my “anchor”.  In WW, one of the steps they use is having an anchor.  The anchor represents a success in your life and you keep it with you to remind you of the feeling you had then, so you continue to work on your goals now.  Mine is a ring that I bought to fit my wedding ring finger.  It doesn’t look like a wedding ring, but that’s because I like rings to be unique and if I ever get one, it wouldn’t look like one anyway.  But the point of this ring is that one of the greatest moments in my life was performing my first featured solo in a musical.  It was Not Getting Married Today.  My whole part was based around my wedding day.  So this ring reminds me of my achievement and makes me think that if I reached that goal, others are possible.

Also, I got out my point counter bracelet since even though I am not going to WW meetings, I’m following the program as the basis for my eating portion of this weight loss journey.  I will still write the points in my food journal, but moving the charm around the “points” is a good visual to keep me on task.

I’m not looking forward to Thursday evening as I feel like I will be pressured to stray from my new found path briefly.   But I’m hoping to bring my support team with me and should I get knocked down, climb right back up again.

Day 7- Bucket List

Posted by 1fatgrrl on January 27th, 2009 |Filed Under goals | 2 Comments

I’ve started inputing my “Bucket List” at www.your100things.com.  I only entered one because the other project I’m working on hit a brick wall, but it’s at least started.  I’m wondering if making it a goal to have 50 of them completed by the time I’m 50 is too much?  I’m going to make that goal 101.  If you look it up, my username is mecatgrl.

Day 7- Weigh-in Day

Posted by 1fatgrrl on January 26th, 2009 |Filed Under weigh in day | Leave a Comment

196 pounds…. down 4 lbs!  Yay me!  Goals for this week:

Keep track of the points values along with the foods in the food journal.

Don’t eat after 9 pm (again, I go to bed later than most).

Don’t keep snacks in my bedroom (which is also my office for work).

Walk the bike path 3 times this coming week (even if it’s slow and in my walking boot).

I was on TV for Mornings in Sonoma this am.  I recorded it and didn’t want to throw up when I saw myself on TV, so good day.

Day 6

Posted by 1fatgrrl on January 26th, 2009 |Filed Under self esteem | 3 Comments

Went out and shouldn’t have.  Feel like poo.  Also, I got called a GILF which is like MILF but grandmother.  That was a blow to my already crumbling self esteem.  Ammunition to keep going.

Day 5

Posted by 1fatgrrl on January 25th, 2009 |Filed Under goals | 2 Comments

The week is almost over and I’m feeling hopeful.  I can’t wait for weigh in day which is a good sign.  I feel confident that I picked goals for next week that will not only help but also be easy to follow.  I need to call the doctor on Monday and find out about exercise.  Yes, I can walk the bike path in my boot, but I’d like to pedal my stationary bike soon.  Oh, forgot I was going to clean out my closet.  Better get on that.  I’ve promised myself a makeover when I reach goal.  And I may dye my hair back to black tomorrow.


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