Saturday, January 30, 2010

Feeling great and doing well. I don't feel deprived in any way. As a matter of fact I haven't even had any cravings for fast food at all : ) As long as I don't allow myself to get too hungry, all is well.

Challenged myself to earn 10 activity points this week and to gather some positive affirmations.

I'm learning that the closer I draw to the Lord, the less "power" food has over me. I'm participating in a Bible Study, through my church, at this time too. It's called "I Saw the Lord" by Anne Graham Lotz. Wow! Perfect timing! Not mine ... His. He knew what I needed, and He has provided for me. Feeling blessed beyond measure.

January 29, 2010

Wrote out this prayer today:

"I give You my body to do with what You will. Take it and use it for Your purposes and for Your glory. Any weight loss or not, I give to You. You are the Creator of and the Potter who molds me. The results are in Your hands."


Whether I lose a pound or not, I want my heart to be transformed. Coming to this place has made a huge difference in how I see this journey I'm on.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

I was looking forward to this week's weigh in. Thought I'd make it to 10 pounds lost (at least!) I just felt thinner : ) and I had ridden the exercise bike 5 times this week !!

The scale said that I was down .4

I was disappointed. I asked our group leader if that was "normal" (to have a big first week then to have very low numbers the next two weeks). She assured me that it was and told me not to let myself get depressed about it. She told me that my body was adjusting. She said once it did, the "norm" was to lose 1-2 pounds a week.

OK body, be warned. I am not giving up or giving in. We're in this for the long haul. You can cry and moan all you want when I get on that exercise bike. You can even whisper, "tomorrow" or "later" but this is the year of" no ifs and smaller butts !!"

Week Three -- Mid Week

Week two weigh in ... down .6
That brings my two week loss to SEVEN POUNDS.

I'm tracking my points every day without any problem. Started riding the exercise bike on a more regular basis. I've ridden it first thing in the morning the last two days.

Foods I've been tempted to overeat: Veggie Straw (love them!), Vitatops (muffin tops) and skinny cow ice cream sandwiches.

I haven't gone over my allotted points, and for this I am thankful to God ... for His strength.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Left home in a hurry today to go watch two of my grandsons play soccer. I didn't eat breakfast before I left home.

Stopped at a Goodwill store (today was 50% off everything!) to look around, on the way home.
I knew I was approaching the danger zone on my way home because I was noticing all the fast food places. When I have eaten recently and am satisfied, I'm not as aware of them.

Planned to cook up some lean hamburger patties for the whole family. As soon as I got them in the oven, I prepared a plate of raw veggies and hommus for myself. Had to get myself under hunger control. It worked : )

Watched the Cardinal's game with Bob as we ate our burgers. I noticed that he continued to snack and nibble afterward. I finally told him that I would have to go watch the game in our bedroom because I couldn't handle his continual munching. Watching TV seems to have that affect on me too. Makes me want to eat something crunchy and / or salty.

I rode the exercise bike for 30 ninutes this evening. I was tempted to cut the ride short about halfway through, but didn't. I'm glad, it feels really good to have ridden !!

I noticed a marked difference in the way I felt when I have not taken the apple cider vinegar on a regular basis. It's also a good way to tell my body that my meal is over ... nothing seems appealing with that "delightful" taste in your mouth : )

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Since I know I will continue to track every point I eat this week, I decided to challenge myself with the goal of riding the exercise bike everyday, Tuesday through Saturday.

I didn't ride it yesterday. I HAD to get on it today. I'm so thankful that my little ipod is up and running now : ) Time just flies by as I listen to the music.

Today I am struggling to get all my points eaten (I still have 2.5 more to go as I'm writing this).

Weight Watchers, week one weigh in

Tonight I found out that I had .... lost 6.4 pounds! I was shocked! I was awarded my "5" sticker and couldn't be happier!

Hoopla and kuddos are right up my alley. Bring them on ! Can't wait to get a ribbon for losing 10 pounds !

My daughter and I together lost 10 pounds this week. My mother and sister also lost. Just like we were told: This program works, if you just do it.