Day 17

Today was a warm one and we were out before it got really warm.  Adam and I got some weeding done, thank goodness.  Spring weeds suck big time.  Siko enjoyed being outside.  It was super windy though. Holy cow. I thought I might have blown away a few times.  I got lots of dust in my eyes.  After that I got on the treadmill for my hour walk.  That was awesome. I watched the 2nd half of General Conference.  Then it was snack time and the resistance training.  I finally got to shower then we ate dinner.  I had a veggie 6" sub from subway with some extra veggies and salmon.  So yummy.  Yes I know I shouldn't have bread.  Maybe that is why I am feeling a bit bloated or maybe it's because after dinner we drove to pick my car up from Midas(on the corner of 45th south and State).  Shameful plug. hehe!!  I haven't had much relaxing time today and it was way to warm for March. So people. I love cooler weather and rain. Where's the rain at.  Tomorrow is April.  Those April shower's better come and bring may flowers. *wink, wink*  Have a great night and if you're eating a brownie right now, please have one for me, but don't tell me how delicious it is.....please.

Days 15 & 16

Sorry. I got so busy yesterday that I didn't even get a chance to get on before bed.  I will start of yesterday with a quote from Sarah Q , "It WILL get easier.  But food addicts like us really have to work at it. But you know and I know it works.  We have one body and we and we have not taken care of it. So we have to fix it. And it's not very fun. :( But the reward will be greater than you can imagine my friend.  I KNOW how hard it is with young kids and schedules and husbands etc. But this is for YOU.  It's YOUR time to shine! To make you outside match your insides. :) To be glowing and healthy and keep up with those crazy boys of yours. ;) To be happy and energized and to be able to enjoy a body that works for you."  This came after I told her what my weigh in was.  Now your thinking, oh my heck those Dyno Bites killed her progress.  Not so friends.  Yesterday I was weighed 211 and today I weighed 210.  I lost three more pounds in week 2 and one so far in 3.  So since the beginning of March I've lost 15 pounds and only four were lost on my own.  So day 15 wasn't a bad day at all.

Day 16-I finally got to Sarah's for a measurement party.  It was awesome.  A total 6 inches lost in my torso, nothing to brag too much about in my arms, and my legs are shrinking pretty good too. So it started out awesome. Got new nails to boot and we had family over for dinner tonight.  It was awesome.  Then I got a call from my mom.  Another friend(and another I grew up with) passed away.  So another funeral before a Holiday.  It's truly sad and my thoughts and prayers are with his mom, dad, his sons, and all those who knew him.  So I'm glad that I could bask in lots of good things before 9:30 tonight.  So I'm feeling a bit down and I'm exhausted from the last two days.  So good night, sleep good, and don't let the bed bugs bite.  xoxoxox

Day 14

Two weeks and counting.  This week was rough but I survived. Tomorrow is another weigh in.  EEK!!  This morning I got up at the time I plan on every morning to get my cardio in.  I watched the first Twilight, with subtitles and loved it.  Well I didn't finish it so I will tomorrow.  Today I got a little down about how much time I don't have.  Between kids and eating every 3-4 hours, no wonder I never did it before.  I know it will get easier and become second nature.

A cute thing today was when Siko was doing my resistance training with me.  Well it was cute while he was following along.  It got annoying when he started climbing under my legs when he thought he could.   I ran out of asparagus today, so store tomorrow.  I should have had my snack this evening, but got busy with the boys and baths and forgot.  Or maybe that was during the "Siko cry for an hour" time.  Some things just blend together some days. It's so sad. hehe!!  Time to get the little's in bed. Have a good night all.

Day 13

Sorry this is late.  Tuesday's get super busy for me.  Yesterday I had a break down moment in the morning after a restless night that I didn't realize till I got up that I had.  I just didn't want a bowl of oatmeal with sour blueberries again.  I was half asleep and ornery and I rebelled.  So I took my normal measurements in oatmeal and blueberries and used Cocoa Dyno Bites and milk instead.  Yes people, I have weak moments.  It tasted so good and I know I will get a lecture for it, but it was worth it in the moment.  I did feel guilty afterward though.  The rest of the day went good.  I was late with a few of my meals but got them all in and ate appropriately.  If anyone has a magic cure for itching, shrinking skin, I will love you forever.

I finished the evening off with a awesome walk/run on the treadmill and then off to bed shortly after.  I will say this and Sarah can yell at me when I see her next, but I didn't feel any different eating that cereal than if I would have had what I was supposed to eat.  I still feel like eating some things every once in a while is okay.  We just can't over do it on anything.  I do miss milk horribly so hopefully I will get it back soon.  It's a beautiful day in Utah so everyone in Utah enjoy it while it lasts.

Day 12

I made a fabulous roast for the family. It turned out great.  Too bad I couldn't eat it.  :(  But everyone else enjoyed it. Thank goodness. hehe!!  With a Dr.'s appointment and a 8th grader late for school, my schedule got a bit behind.  I'm hoping it will get easier in the next few weeks.  Another late post. Sorry.  Today was a hard day for me.  I felt ornery after lunch and really wanted sweets.  I'm hoping the ornery feeling will go away too.  I keep itching too.  That should pass soon.

I think everyone is feeling mommy's new diet and it's showing or I am just that ornery.  On a funny note, DK still eats my food too. hehe!! Silly boy.  I love it though.  I wish Siko would try some of it too.  Have a good night and a good day tomorrow!!

Day 11

So today was fast Sunday and the one thing that was hard was the not eating on a schedule.  The good and bad thing about getting your body used to eating every 3-4 hours is when there is an interruption of any kind, your body knows it. So the good thing is, just in case I've confused you, is that you know it's time to eat when it's on a schedule.  The bad thing, when you skip or eat later than you should. hehe!!  But I survived, thanks to Sarah helping get back on track after fasting.  So today was watching the cravings big time because when I feel hunger and can't eat, that is usually when I crave the bad stuff big time.

I can tell that catching up with water is taking it's toll. I feel pretty bloaty today, which could be a TMI situation, but this is a journey blog after all. hehe!!  I hate feeling bloaty.  I will get my 96oz in today though so that will be good.  I have 24 hours to finish in right?  Either way, I'm close.  It's time to get ready for bed......finally.  Have a good Monday tomorrow everyone.  xoxoxo

Day 10

Another some what busy day.  My dinner was late and I didn't get on the treadmill till 9pm but I did it.  The family got five guys for dinner and no I didn't touch a fry.  Treats, other than for the boys, have been out of the house for a month till today.  Oh boy!!  I'm lasting longer then Adam and Ariel. hehe!!  Who would have thought?  Well, I did. hehe!  Anyway, I am super tired. I'm still trying to catch up from Thursday's late night or maybe Friday's early morning movie. hehe!!

I  had a lot to say this morning.  Garg!!  I'm eating different veggies and adding different spices and trying new things so I don't get bored.  Adam mentioned today that the fridge was full of vegetables and then he left for five guys.  They're fries are delicious by the way. hehe!!  So chocolate has been on my mind and Easter in a week from tomorrow so that will be hard.  I might have to feed mine to the cat.  lol!!  Have a good night everyone!!

Day 9

So I get a big fat F.  Ya, I gave in and had 6 Red Vines last night. The interesting thing is that I thought they would taste so good, and they didn't taste any different then they did before. I don't know if that make sense but i'm just happy I didn't eat all of them.  Big thanks to Adam and Kendra for helping eat them.  After going to bed at 4 this morning I've been making up for missing breakfast.  I think I drank too much water too fast. hehe!!  I need to wait for my body to catch up before drinking more.

I got some different veggies at the store yesterday.  Can't wait to eat them and try new things.  I need to figure something out for dinner since I forgot to take the roast out for the family.  Might have to do grilled chicken.  That actually sounds yummy!!  Hunger Games rocked.  I'm so happy I was able to go see it. Thanks again Kendra for the invite.  Have a happy windy Friday all!!

Day 8

I didn't get up to get on the treadmill this morning so after this post that's what I will do.  I talked to Sarah and I will go to her house Sunday for measurements and a weigh in.  This morning when I weighed myself I am down to the weight I was after having DK.  So 214, it's good to see you again, but don't stick around this time. hehe!!
I will be going shopping today for more supplies.  I need to come up with another plan. hehe!!  I will. It just might take some time and practice.  So tonight is the Hunger Games midnight showing. I'm hoping I can be strong and not get any Red Vines. Sarah may kill me if she finds out I had any(if I do eat any). I've been super good so far so I hope I can keep it up.

Adam and Ariel will be with me so they will help me be good.  I am planning on going to the movies in my jammies so I can come home and go to bed after. And I will be comfy.  So here's to another good week. It's off to a very good start.  Have a great day everyone.

Day 7

Oh boy oh boy.  My DK needs to sleep and sleep all night in his own bed.  I can't take it anymore.  But I did get my 60 min cardio in, thanks in part to my Ariel, so that was good.  Tomorrow is my one week weigh in.  I'm excited and scared at the same time.  I also get to go visit with Sarah. Hopefully it's a good meeting.  Today started out rough but is ending good.  I couldn't get up to walk/run so after breakfast I feel back asleep on the cough till Siko woke up.  I made the boys pancakes, did the dishes and found out that Siko had turned the fridge all the way up. So you know what that means.  Frozen asparagus, still partially frozen chicken and turkey, and frozen spaghetti squash.  Argh!!

It took forever to cook my chicken so my snack was late.  So I had to get back on track.  I get to go grocery shopping tomorrow before we get the boys ready for their sleepover at grandma and grandpa's.  Yes we get a night out.  Well, we're going to the Hunger Games. I hope I can stay awake and away from the popcorn. hehe!! I won't promise about the Red Vines. lol!!  Well, it's bath time for the littles.  Have a good night all.

Day 6

Holy busy day today.  An early lunch, a late dinner, and still very sour blueberries for breakfast. So it take me forever to eat my oatmeal in the mornings. Even with Truvia it's tough. Although I only put a quarter packet on or I'd wouldn't be able to eat it at all. hehe!! But DK is still eating my asparagus and beans when I have them.  Dang kid. Boy I love him.  I did however have a 4oz of a red potato with my dinner tonight and added some onion powder and holy yummy. It was so good.  It also had some butter spray on it and black pepper.  So good.

I have also been super tired today and with both my boys fighting a cold, I need a lot of sleep.  hahahahaah!!  Sorry, I just made a joke that made me laugh.  Sleep is a precious commodity. I'm sure a lot of you know what I mean.  So here it is 10:00 P.M. and I'm barely blogging but I'm just rambling so I will end with this.  My arms are soar from my resistance band training, I can feel my abs more than I have in at least 5 years, I still feel good, but still want something sweet. Today it was brownies and cake.  So goooood!!  Well goodnight and happy brownie dreams all.

Day 5

Holy cow. Day 5 already.  While on the treadmill today I made up a great song about sugary snacks.  It's a good thing I can remember it now. hehe!!  It was awesome and made me giggle. A lot!!  Which is not so good while on the treadmill. I survived though so that's good.  Today I found myself asking why I am doing what I'm doing. It's some much cheaper to eat junk.  But in the end I knew I am doing what I should be doing for me.

Something else that was funny today is that my 1 year old noticed that I had my dinner and he didn't have his.  So he climbed up on the couch next to me and snagged a cucumber, tasted and put it back.  I did get him some Honey Teddy Grahams to eat.  So he looked at those and then snagged another cucumber and preceded to eat it till he realized the cookies were better. hehe!! Silly boy!! He is super cute and loves veggies so I usually make him some of the ones I know he eats. Like green beans, broccoli, and spinach. Which happen to be three of my favorites.  So day five ended with some berries, truvia, and resistance training.  Good night all. Unless your just waking up, then good morning all.

Day 4

So thankful that today is my "rest" day from any and all workouts.  Now if I would have remembered that before going up and down the stairs this morning 20 times. hehe!!  Another thing I've noticed today is that before my meal plan I always thought about eating more veggies, well I have been eating 4-6 cups everyday since Thursday and boy or boy, I need to come with some creative things because I am starting to hate veggies. hehe!!  And I still want a cookie.  Today will be hard for me dinner wise because it's up to the in laws for dinner and my father in law always has yummy desserts.  Hopefully I can stay strong.

Something I love it making extra veggies to share with my 18 month old.  He loves his veggies.  I'm hoping that he will influence his older brother that isn't the best eater.  I also hope I can get enough fruits, veggies, string cheese, etc, so we don't have to make several trips to the store.  That can be a pain after a while toting around a 3 and 1 year old. hehe!!   Today's post is pretty boring sorry.  So I will end with, I can't till I can eat ice cream again and not feel guilty about it. ;)

Day 3

Day 2 ended on a good note.  Getting some good resistance training in before bed.  Awesome.  Today I am craving a lot of cookies and ice cream. Thank goodness we don't have any in our house. I lucked out. I have to thank Ariel for that.  She said, a couple of trips to the store ago, that if we're out we shouldn't get any.  I wonder how long that will last. hehe!!  I love ice cream and I miss it. Horribly, but I have to look at the bigger picture.  Today was hard getting my meals in on time.  Sarah says this will get better and not to stress.  I need to go to the store to stock up on some veggies that I need that I didn't get enough of the first time. hehe!!

One thing I forgot to mention yesterday.  My starting weight is 221 as of Thursday when I started my meal plan officially.  Boy oh boy!!  I'm usually pregnant with this weight.  Oh well.  It is what it is and I hope it's gone soon. hehe!!  If people in the biggest looser can do it, so can I and anyone else who is struggling.  Boy I need to get my snack ready and pretend it's a cookie.  I'm definitely struggling today.

Day 1 and 2

I was actually hoping to have this going yesterday but crap happens right?  Here we go.  I have always struggled with my weight since about 5th grade.  Being short on top of that doesn't help as well as the awesome gene pool I come from.  Between 2003 and 2007 I actually lost about 70-80 pounds on my own. I remarried in 2007 and had a rough year of injuries and one baby loss. I gained nearly 30 pounds back in the first year of marriage. YIKES!!!!  I had my first baby, after 10 years, in the fall off 2008.  I struggled to get back into working out and feeling like something was working.  In December of 2009 I had another miscarriage followed by me getting pregnant with my third and final baby.  Two boys that are 22 months apart. YIKES!!  No it's a lot of fun....most of the time.  For the first year of my baby boys life I never lost or gained a pound.  Some how at the beginning of this year I gained 10 pounds.  I was devastated. I felt I had gotten a good workout routine going and I had changed a lot of my bad eating habits, but it wasn't enough.

This is where Sarah-Pooh comes in.  I met Sarah in July of 2000.  She has been one of my best friends since then.  She's helped me though a lot and I hope that I have helped her as well.  She too had struggled with weight after having children and decided about 2 years ago to see a personal trainer/nutritionist. I thought she was crazy because she looked fabulous.  She was able to loose the weight she wanted and then decided she loved the program so much that she became one herself and now helps others to live better and be healthy.  i was still wanting to loose on my own.  She says i'm "stubborn".  Well okay maybe I am.  I finally went to ask her help with my nutrition.  I have no problem working out on my own. I haven't since 2003.  So I got my meal plan and boy howdy.  It's been tough.  But more to just follow the times and making sure I get all the measurements down. Yesterday I was a bit ornery by the evening however.  My poor family.

Today has been much better.  I feel better. I can actually tell that I haven't had sugar for a day and a half. It's amazing.  I just hope I can keep it up.  I tend to get bored so I have to keep myself motivated. Hence the another reason for the blog.  It'll help to get my successes and failures out on the blog.  I hope you enjoy my crazy and please comment.  I have attached a link to Body By Sarah's Facebook page below. I urge all who are seeking change to visit and ask her your questions.  She's amazing. Thank you Sarah!!

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