Wherever it takes me

I have not disappeared

findinglaura — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:07:47 +0000

I’ve been struggling through a plateau that has had me seriously down in the dumps. But today, finally, I pushed through it!! I lost 6lbs this week bringing my grand total to 31lbs down.

I Injured my right knee a few weeks ago so exercise has been very limited. I’ve increased my protein levels though and I really think that’s what has been making the difference. Hope everyone is doing well!

2.6 down

findinglaura — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:47:50 +0000

2.6 down this week. I guess the reaffirmation is working!

Checking in…

findinglaura — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:35:17 +0000

So I wanted to check in (since it is one of my goals!!) and reassess my progress this week. The alcohol limitation has not gone as well as I would have liked. I am up to 5 drinks since Sunday, which isn’t awful but it’s definitely something I will work harder towards next week!

As far as exercise, I have 3 work outs under my belt so far and am planning on going to either a kickboxing class or a total body class so I will be on plan for that.

And, the fruits and veggies making up a quarter of my daily points have been going pretty well. It’s not always working out completely but I’m still moving in the right direction! It doesn’t help that most of the veggies I eat (raw) are free point-wise LOL!!

Tomorrow is weigh in day. It’s kind of a big one because it’s also the first weigh in for my family’s biggest loser competition which begins tomorrow.

Support

findinglaura — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:34:37 +0000

I was just reading the comments left on my previous post and I just wanted to say “thank you!!!”

This community really is such a fantastic support and, I have no doubt, a large part of the reason I’ve been so successful so far!

Week 16 recommitment

findinglaura — Sun, 31 May 2009 16:40:53 +0000

I have had successes during the last 16 weeks. I have managed to lose 10% of my body weight at a healthy rate, I have developed an exercise plan and stuck to it. I enjoy working out and the satisfaction of the sweat dripping off my body.

But, I’ve lost some of my momentum recently. And I’m not sure why that is. Since I am, in fact, in this for the long haul and really do want to continue to lose this weight for good I’ve decided that it’s time to recommit myself and make some more changes to keep myself moving in the right direction.

I will exercise at a minimum of 4 times a week and aim for 6-7 times a week for at least 30 minutes at a time!
Every day at least 1/4 of my daily points allowance will be filled with fruits and vegetables.
I will limit my alcohol intake to no more than 4 drinks a week.
I will document my successes and failures and weakness here in this blog at least once a week.
I will continue going to my WW meetings every week - even if work cancels the program.

This is my promise to myself to keep myself on track for the rest of the year long weight loss commitment. I know it won’t be an easy journey and I know that I will falter but my health is more important than a binge or feelings of defeat.

The sky is the limit and the only barrier is ourselves - so get out of my way fat girl!! It’s time for healthy to work her way out!!!

Relief

findinglaura — Sun, 17 May 2009 12:58:33 +0000

I am just about back to my weigh in weight on 5/8. While I understand the principles of the body and recovery it’s nice to know that that’s really what it was. I have failed at weight loss so many times in the past that the little voice (yes she made her appearance again) was telling me that I was just headed down the failure path again.

I went to the gym last night to do my Physical therapy exercises since I had to cancel 2 of my appointments this week. I’m actually going to try to bring PT down to 2 days a week (or even 1 if I promise to do the exercises at the gym 2 x a week in addition to the visit)…. it’s a lot to take that time out of my evenings in addition to my regular gym time.

It’s a rainy, dreary day here so I don’t foresee doing a heck of a lot with the kids. Enjoy your Sunday!!

Time to be accountable

findinglaura — Sat, 16 May 2009 13:53:03 +0000

So last week was fantastic! I lost another 4.2lbs bringing me to my 10% goal and 25lbs. And then this week I gained IT ALL back!! I’m right back where I was 2 weeks ago. That being said, I added new exercise this week and my muscles were still screaming yesterday so I was probably retaining water as the muscles rebuild, and, because I knew the scale was showing a gain I didn’t pick my weigh in clothes accordingly - I wore my heavy jeans.

But, I’m not excusing myself. I will be asserting myself twice as hard this week to go back to where I was last week! I know that I can do this. I just need to recommit myself to trying harder and not slipping. I need to allow myself to remember how good it feels when I’m on plan and everything works!!

Slipped a bit

findinglaura — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:06:14 +0000

Had one of those weeks. I used my no weigh in pass last week because I really didn’t want to step on that scale. I’m proud to say however that this week I’m back on track - though I have yet to step on my personal scale to see my progress. But I’m ok with whatever it is.

I think that being so close to 10% freaked me out. I’m ok with small goals but the thought of having to determine my final goal weight made me feel like I’m setting myself up for failure. I know that I can keep setting the mini goals, just like I’ve been doing. But, it was daunting. All of my insecurities come out and really affected me last week.

But I’m ready to push forward. I AM doing this - I don’t need a goal that’s 60lbs away to freak me out. I’ll just keep taking it 1lb at a time, meeting my 5lb goals and heading towards filling my book up with those stickers.

Got my sticker

findinglaura — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:26:26 +0000

for 20 lbs down plus another 2!!! That’s right - 3 lbs down this week making a total of 22 lbs down in 11 weeks!! I am so psyched I can’t even tell you!!

I feel so good, and honestly, just so proud of myself for sticking to it. I know a lot of it for me is the accountability factor. I know that I am accountable to my WW leader, my department who I’ve coerced into a “biggest loser” competition, my friends and the FB community who now knows my work out schedule. LOL

Keep trucking gals!!

Knee pain

findinglaura — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:13:52 +0000

I went to the orthopedist yesterday regarding my left knee pain. Evidently my knee cap is out of alignment and there really isn’t much that they can do about it. The doctor ordered physical therapy 3 x a week for 6 weeks. What a commitment…… But if it helps to build up the muscle and lessens the pain that I’m in I’ll try it.

In addition, I found out that the shoulder pain that I have had for the last 4 1/2 years that was attributed to a rotator cuff injury was actually a broken clavicle that never got any treatment. I was pregnant at the time of the injury and the doctor in the ER refused to treat me and accused me of being drug seeking and trying to harm my child. So there was never an xray done and therefore the appropriate treatment was never obtained….

Hopefully none of this will impact my exercise plans and weight loss…..