Weigh in Week 6

I am not sure if I'm happy or not

-3.4 lbs

but I've been sick so how much of it is "real". I hope at least some of it is. I want to get OUT of this rut!!!!!

Weigh in Week 5

drum roll please.........

-1.6 lbs

That brings me back down below the 23o mark. Yipee!!!!!!

*Do a little dance*

WI Results Week 3

+1.6 lbs

I suck, I know....please feel free to kick my ass all over the place. I feel terrible, like I've let my team down. I've been in a funk almost since the challenge started.

I had changed up my routine a bit, getting two evenings a week to go out and do something fun by myself. God bless DH for letting me do it, but now I'm thinking I need to go back to not going anywhere because I am so off track.

Wednesdays I've been heading down to Carvers to play Scrabble and last night was terrible as far as what I shoved in my mouth. I ate almost an entire serving of nachos by myself....and had a beer.

Saturdays I go to Trivia (also at Carvers), which is a lot of fun and I usually plan for my beer in my daily points but then there is the popcorn. They place baskets of popcorn out for everyone to munch on (and therefore buy more drinks because you get thirsty ). I've asked repeatedly for no popcorn to be placed in front of me. The girl I go with, also a WW lady, has also asked for no popcorn. It is so frustrating when the person serving it pays absolutely no attention to your request, or gives you that smile that says "I'll just put it here and you could just not eat it" knowing full well that if it is there it will find a way into my body. I hate that. Popcorn is my Achilles heel. I can't resist the stuff, which is why I ask for none in the first place. GRRRR

I'm going to get on the treadmill as soon as I am dressed this morning and I am doing my 5km. No more excuses.

Oh yeah and no way am I going to "walk to Halifax" by the end of the month.

WI Results Week 2

It isn't much, but it's more than I deserve considering the totally off track week I've had

-0.2lbs

I'll take it and I'm gunning for another small loss next week. I don't like it when I lose 4 or more lbs in a week, because then no matter how hard I try, I bounce back again next week.

Go A-Team!!!!

WI Results Week 1, Part 2

Blah!

+1.8 lbs

Bringing my official week one total to -2.2

It's still a loss. right?????

WI Results Week 1, Part 1

So today's weigh in is Part 1 of my first official weigh in for BLBE #2. And lookey, lookey:
-4.0 lbs

BOOOO fricken YAAAAA!

How awesome is that! And I am determined that this time big loss will be followed by another loss. No little gains for me!

Look out Team Lynn, Team Angie is kickin' yer ass!!!!!

WI Results -1.2

Yes that's right - 1.2 lbs. I am so happy I could dance. I was a bit of a pig last night with the junk food, but I don't think I had as much as I thought I did. For much of the night the only things on the card table had peanuts in them so I was able to avoid those quite easily (now if only I could convince myself that to eat all the other crap is tantamount to suicide too! :D)

We had a fun night at my Aunt B's playing cards and goofing around. When midnight came most of us were still standing. My DD made it all the way.....

She was asleep about 5 minutes after this.

My hubby and I (love the extra chins the stupid hat gave me)

And the one who didn't make it. He fell asleep in Daddy's arms at about 10:30.

Happy New Year everyone! Not sure what is on the go for us today. We are supposed to be having supper in at my Uncle H's but with the blizzard I don't know if that is going to happen or not!

Merry Christmas one and all!!!

I hope everyone out there in blog land had a wonderful holiday. I know that I did. I got exactly what I asked for as well as a few surprises.

One of the best would have to be my weigh in this morning which was 232.2 lbs. That is a gain of only 0.6lbs. Being the last week of this edition of the BLBE, I would have liked to see a loss, but it being christmas and all, I'm really happy to see such a minor gain. We'll have to see what next week holds to see if there was really more there than was showing up yet.

Tomorrow the party is over and I have a whole week of clean living to do in order to get rid of any excess jelly belly. I'm not sure when the next BLBE will start up, but I should have at least two weeks to get down to 230 lbs, which is where I would like to start.

*off topic for a sec*
My two favorite pressies this year were "The Tales of Beddle the Bard" from my kids (all you Harry Potter geeks like me will know how cool that is), and a gorgeous red felt cape from my parents. I have wanted a cape for years and years and years. It is smashing, perfect for throwing over a beautiful outfit when going out in the fall/winter/early spring. My dad (being a smart ass as usual) asked me when I was going to Grandma's house (Little Red Riding Hood).

Have a great christmas/holiday all! May you all have a safe, healthy and happy season!

WI Results Week 13

I'm totally not surprised by this. I didn't really exercise all week and I did more holiday nibbling than I should have. Actually I'm kinda shocked that it was only +1.6lbs.

Goals for this week.

Eat on plan EVERY DAY! And yes that includes Christmas day. I will save all of my flex points for that day. I have several events this week that may make that a bit difficult.

My parents are having an open house on Sunday during which there will be lots of nibblies about and the plan is for anyone who wants to pitch in, they'll order chinese. I'm thinking that I may make my own "chinese dinner" ahead of time and just bring it with me. That way it won't look as though I'm making a big deal out of not eating the takeout.

I plan to have my parents over for Christmas Eve so that should be okay. I'll be in charge of the menu, therefore able to ensure that I know the POINTS value of the meal.

My mom, who is also trying to loose some weight, and I have planned out the Christmas menu and it shouldn't be too bad. Lots of veggies. And I plan to forgo the potatoes. I really like the turnip, sweet potatoes and stuffing parts of Christmas dinner. I can't have them AND potatoes. I can have potatoes any old time.

I think planning is going to be the key for me this week. Despite the fact that it is Christmas week, I plan to have a kick ass loss for next week. I can't believe that it is the final week of the BLBE.

WI Results Week 12 OMG!!!!

So I'm not exactly sure how this happened but
-5.8lbs
I am on the brink of the 220's. I'm so excited.

I think I needed a kick in the pants like this. My motivation has been flagging a bit lately. I lot of "I don't care" moments. But no more! I am back on track and staying there.

WI Results Week 11

+2.6 lbs

I have nothing to say for myself. I refuse to list off the "reasons" for this because they are really just excuses.

I will do better next week.

WI Results Week 10

Yesterday was WI and it was a STS. not too surprised about that. I really didn't put enough of an effort in to life this week.

I just snuck on the scale again and it now showing a gain of 2.2 lbs. I'm not sure which to believe. I'm feeling kinda icky today.

WI Results Week 9

Down again!!! only 0.6lbs but considering how much I munched last night at the reception I went to I'm not surprised.

Another 1.2lbs to go and I will hit the 10lbs lost mark. It WILL happen next week!!!!!

WI Results Week 8 (already????)

wait for it....wait for it

-1.0 lbs

wooooohooooo!!!!!!

back on track and ready to kick some ass!

WI Results Week 7 Happy, Happy!!!

It isn't much but I'll take it. Down 0.4lbs. Considering I have zero self control when it comes to Halloween treats, I'm pretty happy with the result.

Goals for today
1. Walk my route (landing at the dentists). I have started this 5-6km walk and it is great. I love being outside in the fresh air.
2. Eat OP all day. I have been very lazy about tracking my points lately.

Goal for last week:
1. to earn at least 25 AP and exercise 5 out of 7 days. I did earn my 25AP's but only exercised 4 days
2. to stay away from all Halloween candy. (my husband finally bought ours the other day and God bless him, he got things he knows I don't like, so no temptation there. It'll be staying out of the kids treat bags that'll be the problem) I gorged on Halloween candy. nuff said.

Goals for this week:

1. to earn 25AP and exercise 5 out of 7 days

2. to faithfully track every morsel of food that enters my body.

Have a great day bloggers!

WI Results Week 6

Here it is:
+0.6
Better than I had hoped, seeing as I have been a lazy you know what lately. However it is still the wrong direction!
I have decided that I need to set specific daily and weekly goals. The goal to reach 220 by the end of the BLBE challenge is great but Dec 27th is just too far away for me to sink my teeth into.

So the goal for today:
1. walk for 2 hours and only go to my favorite coffee shop (for coffee and a chat) after I've done the walk. walked 1 hour and twisted my ankle :(
2. to eat on plan for the whole day. no more of this doing great until supper time and then freaking out because I'm bored, tired whatever. forgot to eat breakfast, not a great start to the day.

Goal for the week:
1. to earn at least 25 AP and exercise 5 out of 7 days.
2. to stay away from all Halloween candy. (my husband finally bought ours the other day and God bless him, he got things he knows I don't like, so no temptation there. It'll be staying out of the kids treat bags that'll be the problem)

I am going to write every day in the blog, whether I feel like it or not. I need to make myself accountable. I need all you folks that read my blog to kick my ass if I'm giving excuses or not living up to my commitments. I'm a sucker for positive reinforcement too! ;p

Have a great day everyone!

WI Results Week 5 :(

My weigh in this week was not so happy. I regained the 1.4 lbs that I lost last week. This is totally my own fault. I allowed TOM to have far too much sway over my moods, my eating and the amount of exercise I did (or rather didn't) do. I am very dissapointed in myself. I need to get back on track. I have some house work to do and then I am going for a very long walk.

I need to be journalling more. I haven't really been keeping track of what I'm eating this week. Probably didn't help that I had a mini binge last night. popcorn and chocolate. dumb, da, da, da, dumb.

Time to get crackin' and get back in the game.

WI Results Week 4 and a Frenchy's expedition!

This weeks weigh in -1.4lbs. I was very shocked to see a loss. I haven't been feeling great the last few days. Not sure if it is TOM (who is due anytime), or my Crohn's acting up. Just generally feeling gross.

I am on my way to Truro today to go shopping at Frenchy's with a friend! (for those of you not from the maritimes Frenchy's is like Value Village) They usually have great costume stuff at this one, and though the kids are all straightened away for Halloween, Mike and I have nothing yet. The DD also needs a winter coat and both the kids need boots so hopefully I won't be breaking the bank. I was really excited when this friend asked me to do something today. I don't have any close friends really and it is nice to be developing a friendship with her. I am always envious of women who have close girlfriends. I just don't seem to be able to have that for myself. I let people drop out of my life too easily (I don't call, write or email enough)

Have a great day bloggers!

WI Results Week 3

-4.0 lbs

YAY ME!!!!
Not bad for a week with a few major slip ups. Oddly though I feel a little dissapointed that it wasn't more???? What is up with that?

P.S. Do you like the new look??

WI = +1.6

Gross I know, but totally my own fault. Ate like crap, took 3 days off exercise. Back on track the last few days so it wasn't worse.

Keep pushing forward and don't let it get me down.