Stephany's Weight Journey

I FEEL SO EMPOWERED!

2011-05-11T05:55:00.000-07:00

I feel like I can do anything. I look at my body and I really don't like what I am seeing and I have to change this myself. No one else can change it for me. I can tell you that reading some of the blogs on here and seeing some of the pictures have really been inspirational. I had a great day yesterday and I am going to have the same today.

I'M STILL AT IT!

2011-05-09T11:18:00.001-07:00

I can't believe that I have been away from this Blog almost 2 years. I will admit I couldnt remember my password. Things have really changed in my life. Some for the worse and some for the better. I am still trying to lose this weight. I have rejoinded WW points plus plan. It is going okay so far. Going to go walking with my grandbaby tonight.

I can't believe..

2009-05-27T10:32:00.002-07:00

That I have been away from my blog this long. Well I haven't fallen off the wagon which is a good thing. I am still losing. Slowly Slowly and Slowly. I haven't exercised. I must confess to that. For some strange reason I just can't get back on that horse. I haven't given up though. I know one of the reasons I am losing so slowly is because I can't get back up on the horse.

Going to try and get some in tonight.

Stef

I can

2009-05-27T10:32:00.001-07:00

A gain. Hey I'll take it!

2009-03-24T09:16:00.000-07:00

Went to WI this morning was up .2, and I will take it. Considering how much alcohol I consumed this weekend I was really expecting much more. I guess all the exercise and healthy eating counteracted it. I had a nice time, Friday and I went to a birthday party on Saturday and had a awesome time. Drank a lot (in my standards but I am a light weight), but I never strayed from my healthy eating habits and I exercised all weekend and it was TOM.

I can tell you I was a little disappointed because after I saw it was only.2, I said to myself just think if I didn't drink the alcohol I would have been down for sure, but then I thought hey it will just show up on the scale next week or the next week, but it will show up.

So, I am still in this and I am in it with my eyes wide open. I won't lose this weight overnight, but I will lose it.

One more gone for Good!

2009-03-18T12:00:00.000-07:00

I was down another pound at WI yesterday. WooHoo that is one more pound out of my life for good. On a sad note, I am slowly but surely saying goodbye to my boobs. I have went down another cup size (now a C). I am really going to miss them. As you probably know, now my stomach is looking like I am 8 months pregnant.

I am trying everything imaginable to get rid of this thing. I have the whole muffin top thing. It is horrible. Because I am getting smaller in other places, it seems like it is getting bigger and bigger. I know that it will eventually even itself out, but hey I am impatient. I want it gone now.

Well off to the gym tonight for another workout and onward with the 40 day challenge.

Until next time!

Been Away.

2009-03-11T15:46:00.001-07:00

Sorry I have been away, but I didn't realize that I hadn't posted in awhile. I have had two WI's, one I lost .8 and this past WI, I gained .4. I have been working out steadily. I was down sick for 3 days and could not exercise, but once I felt better I was right back in it.

My eating has been okay, I could buckle down a little bit more and I am working on that. I am eating my veggies and fruit. I just keep throwing in a bite here and there of the wrong stuff.

So, I am still on this journey and loving it. My body is changing and I loving me some me.

One down 39 to go!

2009-02-25T16:59:00.000-08:00

I admit it, I almost welshed on the exercise thing on day one. I left work and for some reason I was beat. I met my best friend for a little shopping, right across the street from the gym, and said forget it, I am going to go home and a do a exercise tape. Thinking in my head I am not feeling it at all.

Well I thought about where I want to be this time next month and the goals I have set for myself (working on losing my next 5%) and I can't do it procrastinating.

So, off to the gym I went. I am so glad I did. I felt so much better afterwards. Yes I am still beat, but its a good tired. A, I did something good for myself tired. A, I know I ate that slice of cheese danish I should not have kinda tired.

With that said, I am off to watch biggest loser and then to bed.

That's What I'm Talking "Bout!

2009-02-24T08:16:00.000-08:00

Well, I went to WI this morning...drum roll please...down 6.8 pounds. Wow, I was really amazed. I was basically good just had a order of fries on Saturday, but other than that I have been excellent.

I have decided to do the 40 days of exercise challenge and I am really pumped up about that. I figure, once it is over I will be back walking/jogging outside. I am hoping it makes the rest of the winter go faster and also trim some of this fat off this big ole body.

Until next time..

Stef

Just Plain Pooped!

2009-02-18T16:54:00.000-08:00

I have been tired all day. Don't know why. I was at work yawning all day. I ate within my points range and I went to go exercise and made it past my ball exercises and got a little light headed. Don't know what's up with that, but I immediately stopped. Maybe it was from all of the up and down on the ball combined with me just being tired. Anyway I just stopped. Rested a minute, got on the floor did some leg lifts and left it at that.

I think all the running around yesterday with the doctors and me upping my weights yesterday might have just pooped me out. Whatever it is I get the message so I am taking my behind to bed and getting a goods night rest, because tomorrow is gym and I am soo looking forward to kicking some gym butt.

I need to eat more veggies!

2009-02-17T10:46:00.000-08:00

Well went to a nutritionist today per pushing from my cardiologist. I was kinda down because I have been working out and doing my WW and its working. I was thinking here comes the monkey wrench. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised. She encouraged me to stay on WW. I logged on while I was there and we went over my past food logs and she told me I am just not eating enough veggies and dairy. That was it. She didn't even weigh me. Said to stick to what I was doing and we would meet once a month to go over my food logs and I have to show her my WI book from weight watchers. That was it in a nutshell. So I am going to go the grocery store and stock up on veggies. I am really pumped up now. I have all the pieces in place. Also, I already went to the gym today. But I am not stopping there, I will be going for a walk later on after dinner.

Thanks to all that welcomed me to the Weight Loss Challenge and to anyone that is following my blog.

Getting into the Groove!

2009-02-10T17:33:00.000-08:00

Yes, i am finding my Groove. I exercised today also. Yes, I am on my way. The best part, I didn't have to fight myself about it. I set my schedule in my head on my way home and I followed through, and that was that.

I can't wait to see the inches start to melt off of again. Also, bonus I went online and registered for the 5K. So it is official I am doing it. This is making me work even harder, to build up my Stamina. I also ordered the shirt one size smaller then I wear now as extra motivation.

Now off to finish watching The Biggest Loser.

Why do I do this?

2009-02-09T17:46:00.000-08:00

Today was a good day. Today could have been a bad day. I came home and once again thought of every excuse not to exercise. Why do I keep doing this? I don't know. I know I have to get this weight off and exercise has to be a part of it. It has to be a part of my life from now on. So, I came on, ate dinner, took a bath and laid in the bed. Then I thought hey what are you doing? Get your behind out of here. This weight will not come off by itself.

So to make a long story short, I got dressed and went to the gym. And I am so glad I did. I feel so much better. Yes, my stomach is sore from doing crunches and my thighs feel like they are on fire, but I did it. I made a promise to my self and to my doctor and I am keeping it.

Talk about Motivation!

2009-02-08T15:24:00.001-08:00

Well, I maintained this week. I will take it. It beats a gain. I went to the doctor this past week (Cardiologist) and she really yelled at me. I had gained 4 pounds since my last visit and gained 1 inch on my waist. This after working my ass off to get it to 38. I go back to the doctor in April. She told me I have to have lost 12 pounds by my next visit and get that inch back off my waist.

I admit I was pissed. I sat and thought how is that possible? Can I really do it? Then I took a look at how long it took me to lose 1 inch off of my waist. It took me 4 weeks to do it. So, I am saying yes its possible. So I am not too much worried about that. I am going to stay more focused on getting as close to 12 pounds as I can.

After telling my best friend my plight, she thought of the brilliant idea of making it a challenge. I thought, she is the best. Her goal to get under 200. So here goes and wish us both good luck.

First Day Back!

2009-02-04T16:36:00.000-08:00

Today was my first day back in the gym. I am here to tell you, I missed it. Yes I am tired and I will probably wake up sore as heck in the morning, but I missed it. I am so psyched about this mission I am on. Me going from machine to machine really put things in perspective for me. I need to do this. I enjoy this. Why did I stop? I deserve this. I am not going to ever stop again.

Excuses!

2009-02-03T16:20:00.001-08:00

First thanks to Token Fat Girl for the award and the shout out on her blog. It was very much appreciated. It came at a perfect time.

I was sitting and thinking about my February goals and almost shoot down every one with an excuse. I said to myself what am I doing. I want this weight off. I want to get to goal. Then I went to Token's blog and saw what she wrote about me and it made me even more determined. Then I got a phone call from my brother in Washington State asking me how my weight loss was going and why I had stopped updating my blog because he reads it. Wow coincidences, I think not. I believe both were just the kick in the pants I needed to get my butt in gear.

Okay off to watch another episode of Diet Tribe online.

I can take it!

2009-02-02T05:30:00.000-08:00

Okay had a little bit of a gain this week. .4. Almost half a pound. I knew it was coming (its that tom) and I was expecting it. I still am a little let down though. I realize I have to get back on the band wagon of exercising. My life is so much busier than it was this time last year and I am going to have to learn how to juggle and fit in exercise. I didn't eat the best this weekend either, but hey its Monday and I am back on track.

Stef

I am so motivated!

2009-01-26T09:26:00.000-08:00

Who is the bomb? Me that's who. Back on the band wagon and back on it tough. I have lost another 1.8. This is what I need. Losing weight is a big motivator for me. That and losing inches. Seeing myself getting smaller. I am really not happy with myself right now. How did I allow myself to gain back some the weight that I had lost? I guess I can only say I just didn't care. I let myself go. I have to learn not to do that anymore. It is like I get to a certain point in my weight loss and I do something to sabotage myself. I have to keep blogging, exercising, and eating healthy. Those are the 3 keys to success for me. I know this. I just have to keep it up.

Stef

Back on After Falling Off!

2009-01-20T16:27:00.000-08:00

Hi All,

I am back on this wagon after falling completely off. I have gained back a little of the weight, not much. Enough to notice a difference in my clothing. So far I have lost 2 pounds. That was at last weeks WI! I did not WI this week as I was out of town. I am committing myself to losing the rest of this weight. I have a goal in mind. I am going on a cruise in October. So, I have to be on pace to be at goal at least 2 months before then.

Wish me luck!

Stef

I am back!

2008-10-12T09:50:00.000-07:00

Sorry I have been away for so long, but I am back now. I have not given up on my weight loss journey, just the opposite. I have lost 2 weeks in a row. Isn't that nuts. I take a break from blogging and I lose weight. I lost another 1.4 at today's weigh in and I am so happy about it. My weight loss had slowed down to a crawl and now it is finally taking off again. I wish my love life was doing the same, but that is another topic all together.

Stephany

Just Too Tired

2008-09-17T17:22:00.000-07:00

Have you ever had one of those days where you just did not feel like doing anything. Today is that day. I just feel "blah". I am kinda achy and I just feel like I am out of it. I am yawning as I type.

I don't know why I am feeling like this. I haven't had one of these days in awhile. I am just hoping I am over it by tomorrow, because I have my Zumba class and I really don't want to miss it. I missed it last week because of the doctors and I am really looking forward to it.

I am now going to get ready for work tomorrow and make it a early night.

Stef

Still on Program!

2008-09-16T17:45:00.000-07:00

Although I haven't blogged in a long time I am still on program. Life has just gotten into the way of blogging and I am comitting to do better. We have started a Weight loss challenge at work running from September 1st until December 1st.

I am so excited about this challenge. It has really gotten me inspired. I know no one but my family really reads this blog, but even being accountable to them (I got the call from one of them to get my butt back in gear) has really helped through this whole process.

So from this day forward I will blog and let everyone know how I am feeling and how it is going.

Stef

Aha Moment!

2008-08-24T17:57:00.000-07:00

This week I had a aha moment. I realized that I am not afraid, I am not scared. I think for the longest I was really scared of how my life is going to change when I reach my goal. My issues that my husband has was really a big factor in that. I was really wondering what would happen. Then I had a aha moment or more like a "I will endure" moment. I realize that whatever happens, life goes on.

A lady at my meeting is no longer with her husband. He left because he did not find her attractive anymore, he told her he was only attracted to fuller figured women. I really thought about that in relation to my situation and I thought if it happens it happens. This lady is surviving. She hasn't missed a meeting and hasn't gained either. She misses her former life as she calls it, but this is her new life and she is going to live it to the fullest. She is such an inspiration and you would not believe how many women are going through this same situation.

So with my head held up high and my resolve strengthened, I will endure.

Stef

Happy to be back!

2008-08-15T17:36:00.000-07:00

Whoever thought I would say I am happy to be back exercising, but hey I am. I have not gained any weight over the last month, but I have gained inches back. My clothes don't fit as loose as they used too. My husband keeps telling me its all in my mind, but this is my body and I know who it looks.

I am getting all geared up for a "Biggest Loser" type weight loss challenge at work. It starts September 1st. All the details have not been worked out, but I am getting pumped up. I know that this is and will always be a lifetime struggle for me, so anything that can make the journey more interesting I am all for it.

Well going to a "Soul Food Fest" tomorrow, and I have already mapped out my food plan for the day and I will have no problem sticking to it. I am looking forward to the concert and believe it or not I am looking forward to weigh in on Sunday.

Until next time.

Stef

I feel Great!

2008-08-06T16:58:00.000-07:00

It has been an awesome week. I am on track. I have really been watching what I eat. Need to kick up the exercise, but I am taking that slow with my ankle. I made the yummiest meal tonight. Cooked a lil pasta with garlic and olive oil and topped with with shrimp, chicken, corn, bell peppers and onions tossed in garlic and fat free italian dressing. It was soo good and soo point friendly. I was really proud of my lil concoction. I have included a pic for your viewing pleasure.

Here comes August!

2008-08-03T19:01:00.000-07:00

I weighed in today and was down 1.4 pounds. This is what I am talking about. I stuck to my guns this week with my food choices and it showed up on the scale. This coming week I am kicking back up my work outs. My ankle still bothers me a bit, but I am going to have to just suck it up and work through the pain.

At my meeting today we talked a lot about exercise and how you like it in now in comparison to how you felt about it at the beginning of your weight loss journey. No one at all said they loved it from the start. Most everyone had to grow to like or love it.

This had me looking back at my journey and how I am with exercise now. How a year ago exercising or weight loss was not even on my radar and now it is a daily thought. How I actually think about what I am putting in my body and what I am doing to my body.

I am really glad I started this journey. I really am.

August!

2008-08-01T16:32:00.000-07:00

OMG until I logged on, I did not realize I was MIA on my blog for the second half of the month. I am going to have to do better, and you know what, it shows in my weight loss. I haven't lost a pound more since July 15th. Gained yes, lost no.

So here I am again recomitting myself to this thing. I try not to get too down on myself. It has taken me a long time to lose the little weight that I have and I have so much more to lose. But I am confident that I am going to lose it.

I know what I need to do and I will do it.

Stef

Back On Track!

2008-07-15T18:31:00.000-07:00

I was down another .2 at last weeks weigh in. I have 3.8 pounds to lose to meet my July goal. I am going full steam ahead to meet this.

I am not where I want to be exercise wise. My ankle is still not up to full strength so I can't get back to exercising the way I want to.

Notice how you take little things for granted. All the days when I was able to exercise and I blew it off, whoever thought I would turn into a person who misses it as much as I do.

Well here is hoping that the scale is good to me for the rest of the month.

Stef

Just My Luck!

2008-07-08T17:27:00.000-07:00

I am starting to get really frustrated with this process. I am facing one setback after another. Okay I sprung my ankle Friday and it really only hurted a lil bit, woke up on Saturday and it was on fire. Why me I say.

I signed up to take the 21 day challenge and I was well on my way and now this comes along.

But you know what, I am not letting it stop me. I am really watching what I am eating and I am thinking I should only be down for about a week. If it still hurts I am still going to go to gym in my building and ride the bike. I have to do something. I feel like a lazy slob if I don't.

Does anybody else face this feeling when they don't exercise?

Stef

Trying Something New!

2008-07-02T17:12:00.000-07:00

Me and my boss had a conversation this week about me starting to go from a brisk walk to a slow jog (real slow) and how I was going to attempt it one day.

Well today was the day. I did it. I walked for 25 minutes and slow jogged for 5. I know that might not sound like much, but it was a big accomplishment for me. This time last year, I could not do this and I was not even thinking about it. I am so proud of myself. In a earlier post, I wrote about me pushing myself and this is what I am trying to do this month. One day at a time.

Stef

July Goals!

2008-07-01T18:44:00.001-07:00

Well, overslept my WI again. I guess I really needed the rest or it might be some type of psychological thing going on.

I have set my July goals. My goal is to exercise 930 minutes (30 minutes a day) and lose 5 pounds. I had a co-worker of mine(thanks Dave) make me some graphs for my refrigerator so that I could track my progress on a daily/weekly basis. I think the visual will really help me

Well starting the month off right, walked 30 minutes and stayed OP.

Stef

What??

2008-06-27T17:36:00.000-07:00

I am about tired of my health issues. I really am. I went see my cardiologist yesterday and was informed now my protien is real low. I am like what??? I already can't eat red meat or pork and now she is saying I need to lay off the carbs.

I am slowly dwindling down to eating nothing. I will have no choice but to lose weight as I will be existing on nothing but air. I was so depressed yesterday, I came home and went to bed. Just when you think you are doing all the right things, now I have to deal with this.

I wish I could turn back time and go back to when I had nothing wrong with me. I remember I used to brag, b/c I am the only overweight sibling and all the rest of my siblings have high blood pressure. I would long to have just that now.

Stef

Feeling Great!

2008-06-24T17:53:00.000-07:00

Yes, I am feeling great today. I went for a 45 minute brisk walk after dinner. For dinner I had 6 turkey meatballs, a cup of egg noodles and heinz fat free gravy with peppers and onions. Awesome meal and low in points. The meatballs were only 4 points. I was just in the grocery store and it just came in my head to cook this. I have been eating tuna fish everyday for lunch and sometime of seafood every other day for dinner. I realize after looking at my past menus I don't eat much fish or shrimp. So I am trying to incorporate more of that in my diet. Not doing it to see results on the scale, but making a lifestyle change for me.

I learn something new everyday in this journey. I am going through this with an open mind. I don't know everything. If I did, I would not be obese.

Stef

I missed It!

2008-06-22T12:28:00.000-07:00

Yes, I missed Weigh In. I overslept. I really overslept. My WI is not until 10:00am and I did not wake up until 11:15 and that is only b/c my daughter got a phone call and was laughing real loud. My hubby said I needed the rest. I guess I did. I did not go to bed late, yet I rested and to be honest I still am tired. It is time for my period, maybe that is it.

I guess I better do like I said, and listen to my body. I have devoted the rest of the day to pampering myself. I gave myself a pedicure and manicure. Later I am going to deep condition my hair and set it on some rollers.

I am sitting her yawning as we speak, so off to lay it down.

Stef

It's Me!

2008-06-21T10:21:00.001-07:00

Several days ago, I posted the topic that was in my WW meeting. It was Roadblock and distractions. MZFIT asked me to give a little bit more insight into that. Well I have thought about it for and thought about it and my main roadblock and distraction is "ME". I control my weight loss destiny. I control what goes in my mouth and wether or not I excercise. This said I got my butt into gear today and pushed myself when I worked out this morning. MZFIT, I would like to say thanks for making look at this issue a little more closely than I was.

I watch the tv show, I lost it and it amazes me at how some of these people are on WW and how quickly they lost the weight, but when I think back on it, they all went about it the same way.
They made losing weight a priority and they did not go about it half ass. They exercised daily (and still do) and are very conscious about what they eat. They were fed up and put themselves first. I realize I have not done this. Yes, I am in the game, but I am not in the game fully. As of today, I am putting myself first and I am getting into the game completely.

I will exercise daily, I will make better food choices and I will stop the excuses. I have 64 more pounds to lose until I reach my goal. I vow to do everything in my power to make better lifestyle decisions to bring myself closer to where I want to be.

Stef

Busy Week!

2008-06-20T18:31:00.000-07:00

Whew, I have been really busy this week. My hubby's bday was Wednesday and I have been running all week. I took a couple of days off of work to spend with him and I am paying for it. I have kept up with my exercise, but did not make the best food choices this week. I recognize that and I am moving on from it.

Well I am exhausted until next time.

Stef

Second WI

2008-06-15T14:20:00.000-07:00

I was down another .4 at weigh in this week. I am happy with that. I am happy with anything the scale says, only because it is not my main focus anymore.

I can fit into XL shirts and I can't fit size 24's anymore, that is progress. I am on my way to my summer goal. My goal for the summer is to be in a size 18 by Labor Day and I am pushing for that.

Had a awesome meeting. The leader talked about roadblocks and distractions and such. It really got me to thinking about my eating habits in the evening. I am going to have to get better control of them. A lady made lifetime today and brought in her before picture, I was amazed and inspired at the same time. She was roughly my size and she is like a size 8 now. She looks like a complete different person. I am soo looking forward to that.

Well off to finish dinner (chops and green beans) and to workout.

Stef

Pushing Myself!

2008-06-12T06:41:00.000-07:00

Well I have been doing good exercise wise, not so good with the food. I have been pushing myself. I realize that I try and hold back, so this week I am not taking my second water aerobis class and I am going to hit the treadmill. I need a better workout and this will do it. I actually did something called the 10 10 10 workout last night. I liked it. It really pushed me. My abs were screaming and shaking (lol). My body is probably like what is she doing to me.

I am going to try and do better on the food. I have 3 days until weigh in. I had a compliment yesterday. One of co-workers told me that "The working out is really paying off". In my mind I was like "yeah" that is what I am talking about. It feels so good to finally see a payoff on this.

It has a been a long journey and I am not even halfway there. I have a long way to go, but I will get there. I am not stopping until I get there and even then I will always be on WW. I will always attend meetings ( I just won't have to pay). That itself is pushing me. $39.95 is not breaking the bank, but to not have to pay it. I can't wait.

Stef

1st June WI!

2008-06-08T08:40:00.000-07:00

I lost. Yes I lost. I lost 1.6 pounds! Yaa for me. It seems if I take my focus off the scale and onto exercise and staying OP the weight comes off. I was really good yesterday. Matter of fact I was good all week. I have a plan with my exercise and with my eating plan and its going to be alright.

Stef

Trainer Day!

2008-06-07T11:44:00.000-07:00

Met with the trainer for this first time today. She is awesome. Not too pushy and gave me a lot of kudos on what I have accomplished so far. It was just what I needed. My hubby is still not happy with my decision to get the weight off and it is being hard just being around him. He makes a comment about it on a daily basis now. At first I thought he was joking, but I see that he is not. I really think it comes from him being insecure. But not my problem, its his. I don't think he realizes that he really is pushing me. When he gets on his soapbox, I leave and go to the gym or go walking and that is just bringing me closer to my goal.

Back to my trainer, did I say she was awesome. She said I need to workout 5 days a week. I will do water aerobics for two days and the other three I will do cardio and abdominal exercises. She put me on the machine and it kicked my butt. I have to do 3 sets of twelve. I did it and I now feel it. I have to that every other day.

I am so excited now. She told me not to be discouraged about the scale, focus on my body and how that looks and that is what I am going to do.

Well weigh in is tomorrow and I am not nervous or anything. I might be down, I might be up, but I will be okay with either one. I know that I am following the program and I am exercising and I am wearing smaller clothes and overall that will keep me motivated.

Stef

Another Day!

2008-06-03T17:29:00.000-07:00

Well here we are 3 days into the month and I can tell you, I was really getting fustrated. They have canceled my water aerobics two days in a row. At this point I am supposed to be at 110 minutes of excercise instead of just 60. I was really ready to throw in the towel on trying to get in 45 minutes today and I said "Stef" what are you doing? This is not you. You have come so far. So I went to exercise on demand and did a 3 mile brisk walk and I feel so much better now.

I guess when they I hear people saying how hard it is to keep the weight off, I understand. I have at least 70 more pounds to goal and I am already having self induced setbacks. I realize I have to be stronger, I have to reach my goal.

Stef

At Least I tried!

2008-05-29T18:15:00.000-07:00

First of all I missed Sunday's WI. Just couldn't get it together. That is all I am going to say on the subject. Well I had this brillant idea to try Beginner's Step Aerobics. Well it kicked my ass. I only last roughly 15-20 minutes. Come to find out it wasn't even Beginners at all. It was intermediate. I will not be meeting my goal of loosing whatever it was this month, but I am not beating myself up about it.

I have set my goals for June already and I am focused, focused, focused. I am meeting with a trainer at the "Y" to start a 12 week fitness program. I want to make sure I am doing the right things to get to me to my goal. My ultimate goal for the summer is to leave women's clothing behind and get into ladies.

My goals for June are:

exercise more
drink more water
lose 1 inch off my waist
lose 1 inch off my thighs

I am not setting any weight loss related goals. Because of my meds I am leaving that one alone.

Stef

Third May WI!

2008-05-20T08:10:00.000-07:00

I lost another pound at Sunday's weigh in. I have to lose another 3.40 to lose the 5 pounds I wanted to lose this month. I have two weeks to get it done and I am pushing myself. I have joined a couple of weight loss groups in the WW website to help me along this journey and it has really helped.

Here is hoping I meet my goal.

Until next week.

Stef

Second May WI!

2008-05-11T16:12:00.000-07:00

I am down another .6 this week. Overall I am quite happy with that. I am noticing other changes outside the scale and that's keeping me going. Our leader told us today our homework was to come up with a goal for this summer and have it ready to share next week. My goal for the summer is to get into a size 18 comfortably. I know that is a big goal, but they say you lose a dress size for every 10-15 pounds you lose so this is a good goal for me. So I have from know until Labor Day to get there. My anniversay date with WW is October 6th by the way. So here goes.

Stef

First May Weigh In.

2008-05-04T19:17:00.000-07:00

Well I weighed in this morning and I was up .2, so basically I maintained. I am happy with that. My girlfriend showed up Thursday so I knew it was going to show up on the scale. I did exercise more last week and I pushed myself.

Until next week.

Stef

Last weight and Last Post!

2008-04-29T16:48:00.000-07:00

I have changed my weigh in day to Sunday. Me and Saturday morning was not getting along. At my last WI I was done another .6. This has been the month from hell. I am so looking forward to May. I was not in the best health at all this month and it took a toll on my weight loss.

I have to listen to my body and my doctor. My focus should be on me per say and not the weight loss. If I am too tired to walk then I have to listen to my body and not do it. It is hard because I have gotten used to doing some form of exercise almost everyday.

Well here goes a better May, and Daniel, I promise to post something at least once a week. Most likely it will be on Sunday after WI.

I will also post a pic on June 1.

Stef

Halfway Point!

2008-04-16T18:29:00.000-07:00

Well I did not make it to weigh in Saturday. I did not get up in time. I really need to get there this Saturday. I am honestly say I am starting to feel much better since last week. I have stayed OP all this week and I am back walking. Not briskly just moderately.

Well here goes for the rest of the month.

Stef

Home Sick!

2008-04-10T15:24:00.000-07:00

Well I have been home sick for a couple of days and I am getting really worried about Saturday's WI. I know that is the last thing that I should be worried about, but I am. I have been told no exercise for a while. I can walk just not briskly. So I guess starting tommorrow I will be a walking sensation. I just do not want to gain any of the weight back. I have come so far. I think I will be okay as long as I maintain. So I figure if I walk everday and only eat my dailies and no flexies I should maintain until I am able to start back really exercising.

Stef

First April WI

2008-04-05T09:54:00.000-07:00

Well I am down another .4 and I am extremly pleased. It is that time of the month and I am really bloated. I am on a journey to acheive a healthy lifestyle, lose 100 pounds and wear a size 10/12. I will not stop until all of these goals are acheived. This blog and all the support I have really help me to stay focused and on track.

I have started back walking outside which I love. I believe between the resistance training and walking I will acheive all my goals.

Stef

Final March Totals!

2008-03-31T15:39:00.001-07:00

I am so glad that March is over. I did not meet any of my goals. I actually gained .8 this month. At my final weigh in I lost 1.2 of the 2 pounds I gained this month.

I am taking a breather on the goals for April. I am noticing that I am being hard on myself with this and need to take a step backwords. I know that I am not on a diet this is a lifestyle for me and I need to treat it as such. I don't want to get so caught in beating myself up if I don't meet certain goals.

Yes, I am going to lose this weight. I have not doubt about that, but I have to be realistic and when I see myself stretching myself beyond my limits mentally.

Until Saturday and April's first weigh in.

Stef

Comparison!

2008-03-22T14:24:00.001-07:00

I can't really see a difference.

30 Pounds Gone Forever!

2008-03-22T14:18:00.000-07:00

3/This is a updated pic of me taken 3/23/08 by my DH!/08 by my DH.

March 23, WI!

2008-03-22T14:15:00.000-07:00

Well lo and behold I gained again. I am up .8. My leader says its because I am not eating enough. I thought I would never hear anybody say that to me in life. She says that by me going back to strength training and not eating all my daily flext points that my body is holding on to everything. It thinks I am starving it.

Until next week and the final WI.

Stef

Mistake!

2008-03-17T05:32:00.000-07:00

Okay I am only up 1.2 not 1.8, but up all the same. I feel a little better, but I am striving to have a better second half of the month.

Until 3/22.

Stef

No Weigh In!

2008-03-11T16:30:00.000-07:00

Well no weigh in this week, had a big snow storm here and was basically on lockdown. Hard to get around. We got over a foot of snow. I have made a decision to go back to the gym. It is starting to warm up a lil bit and I am not seeing the same results I saw when I was going on a regular basis.

I am not liking the treadmill anymore and I am really getting lax on exercise. I really need to refocus.

Well here's to getting through this month. Only 3 more weigh ins to go.

Stef

New Challenges!

2008-03-03T15:56:00.000-08:00

Today at work ( because there is 4 of us on WW) and we all support each other along with our great coach, we have decided to have weekly challenges. This week's challenge starting today is to exercise at least 30 minutes a day.

This should be really easy, but I am so stoked about this new aspect in this journey. This time around I have so much support and I am truly being honest with myself. Of course I have days that I have eaten something I should haven't, but that is just it. It always stops at one day and progresses no further.

Getting back to the challenges, I can't wait to see what lies ahead. I look at it as a way of keeping me on my toes and being held accountable.

Until Saturday,

Stef

My March Goals!

2008-03-01T12:48:00.000-08:00

Here they are:

Lose 7 pounds! ( yes I added one)

Lose 1 inch off my hips.

Lose 1 inch off my thighs.

Lose 1 inch of my waist.

Lose 1 inch off the biggest part of stomach.

Do Cardio at least 3 times a week.

Do Strength traning 3 times a week.

Here goes will check back in one week!

Mz Stef

Final Weigh In!

2008-03-01T12:42:00.000-08:00

Okay people (or whomever is reading) I am down another 2.2 pounds. I think I miscalculated on an earlier blog and said I was down 5.8 when I was only down 5.6.

I have only met on goal this month and that is with the weight lost. I lost a total of 8.2 pounds.
Went to my meeting today and had a great time, it was really inspirational. To see people who used to be as big as I am who are now a size 8 or 10 is amazing. You would look at these people and think they never had a weight problem.

My husband has his ups and downs with this. I think he is just scared that somehow I am going to change and be a different person once I reach goal. I have to constantly reassure him, I am and will always be the Stef he fell in love with. He has always been a toucher now he touches me even more and says encouraging things like "when did this curve get here" or "when did this get so smooth" meaning where did the fat role go. So I have a feeling he is liking it more then he lets on.

So here I am welcoming in another month and another set of goals.

Stef

On My Way!

2008-03-01T04:35:00.000-08:00

Today is my last weigh in. I kinda feel like I haven't lost anymore weight. But whatever the scale tells me I will take it in stride.

Until later with my monthly results.

Stef

One more weigh in to go!

2008-02-24T09:54:00.000-08:00

I have one more weigh in to go. I weighed in yesterday and I am down another .4. So I have met my monthly goal and exceeded it by .2 so far.

Here is making the best of the last month.

Until next week.

Stef

Halfway Through!

2008-02-17T04:52:00.000-08:00

I am now halfway through the month and I am having outstanding results.

I have two great weigh ins one for 3.2 and one for 2.4. So far this month I have lost a total of 5.8 pounds just .2 away from my monthly goal of 6.

I am so motivated right now and I have so much support. I think that has made a really big difference. Along with the fact that I am just tired of being morbily obese. My ultimate goal is just to be fat. I know I will never be a size 8 or weigh 120 pounds, but I can be a size 12 and weigh 160 pounds. That is my ulitmate goal and it is in sight.

One month, one pound, and one inch at a time.

Stef

February Goals!

2008-02-02T03:41:00.001-08:00

Okay here they are:

Lose 6 pounds

Lose 1 inch off my thighs

Lose 1 inch off my hips (now 50)

Lose 1 inch off my waist (did not happen last month)

Lose 1 inch off my the biggest part of my stomach.

Exercise 5 days a week.

Here we go!

Stef

January Results!

2008-02-02T03:39:00.001-08:00

Okay here are my results:

I lost 6 pounds.

The biggest part of my stomach is now 40 instead of 41.

My thighs are still 31 inches.

I did not exercise everday.

Stef

6 More Days!

2008-01-26T06:07:00.000-08:00

I have 6 more days until the end of the month. I am hoping I made my goals that I set for myself, but I won't be too disappointed if I don't. I can't be hard on myself. This is a lifestyle for me, so I realize if it don't happen one day, it will happen someday. I say this because exercise and eating right have become a daily part of my life.

So I have learned something called "patience". I know at this time I might not like how slow its going, but hey its going.

Stef

My thoughts

2008-01-14T16:24:00.001-08:00

I am loving me some Stef. I am so proud of myself. I just want to hug myself sometimes. I have stayed committed to this journey for almost 4 months now and my level of commitment has not changed.

I have challenged myself yet again. I tried the elliptical today. I only did 2 minutes. I am challenging myself to work my way up to 30 minutes.

I know I will do it.

Stef

January 12th WI!

2008-01-12T08:47:00.000-08:00

I am down another 2.8 pounds. That means I have lost over 20 pounds.

Exercise is now a part of my life. I am still a work in progess, but I am so much closer to my goal than just last month and that alone is a major accomplishment.

Until next month.

Stef

My measurements!

2008-01-07T06:21:00.000-08:00

Hey All,

I forgot to write my measurements down as of today:

my waist is 38 inches down from 42.

the biggest part of my stomache is 41 inches down from 44

my thighs are still 31 inches

Okay that is it.

My first January WI!

2008-01-05T09:16:00.000-08:00

I am down another 2.2lbs. Yes, I am still sticking to this. I am so amazed. I had a conversation with my mom today and we both came to the same conclusion. You can lose weight without being on a very strict diet. The key is portion control and exercise. You have to move sometime. So far I have exercised everyday but yesterday.

Till next weigh in.

Stef

January Goals!

2007-12-30T16:55:00.000-08:00

I have made it through another month, but most importantly I did not gain weight this holiday. That is a major accomplishment for me.

I am so looking forward to this journey. I have a renewed sense of determination. I feel so much better already. Some of the aches and pains are gone. I can't even imagine what it will feel like 6 months from now.

I have a new goal for the year. I am going on a cruise in October and I want to be fit enough to to everything.

But I am jumping ahead of myself. Lets start off with January.

Lose 6 pounds.
Lose 1 inch off my waist
Lose 1 inch off my hips.
Workout everyday.

Here goes.

Mz Stef

12/15/07 WI!

2007-12-16T17:16:00.000-08:00

I am down another .8. That brings my weight loss total to 16 pounds even. I was a little disappointed, but I have to realize I did not gain it in a day so I won't be losing it either.

I also found out this weekend that we will be celebrating Xmas on Xmas Eve. This really works out for me. I actually work that day, so I won't be able to eat as much ( who ever thought I would think of that as a good thing) and if I do indulge a little I have all week to work it off.

Till Next Time.

Stef

Update on My Progress

2007-12-10T16:48:00.000-08:00

To date I have lost a total of 15.2 pounds, 4 inches off my waist and 2 inches off of my hips. I feel so good. I look in the mirror and I am starting to see a new Stephany emerge. One that has been there all the time, but I have been holding back by over-eating and eating bad foods.

Well no more. This is the Stef.

Hello, My name is Stephany and I am a work in progress.

Pleased to meet you.

Dec 1st WI Results!

2007-12-03T15:10:00.000-08:00

I am down another 1.8 pounds. I am so proud of myself.

That is all I can say.

Stef

November 24th WI

2007-11-24T17:23:00.000-08:00

I went to weigh in and I was up .4. I am kinda happy about it, because I really thought it was going to be more. This is telling me you don't gain weight for falling off the wagon every now and then. You gain weight from falling off the wagon completely.

Thanksgiving Day over come on Christmas.

Mz Stef

November 17 WI!

2007-11-19T06:53:00.000-08:00

I am down another 2.2 pounds making a total of 10.8 pounds. I have finally passed the 10 pound mark and I am so happy. My next goal is 15 and guess what I get to dye my hair. It needs it badly.

I am so excited...now to get through Thanksgiving without pigging out and destroying all my hard work.

Will update you later.

Mz Stef

I am still excited!

2007-11-14T15:36:00.000-08:00

I have been on this weight loss journey for almost two months now and I am still as excited as I was the first day I started. I enjoy working out. I look forward to the challenge of finding new and low fat ways to cook. This is a lifestyle change that I can mange.

I look forward to each new day.

Mz Stef

All most over!

2007-11-08T16:06:00.000-08:00

This week is almost over, and I am looking forward to it. I feel like I have not lost any weight. I know I should be patient and this is a long journey, but I want to see results.

On a good note, I stayed OP and exercised. I know I am doing the right things. I am just going to have to learn to be patient.

Mz Stef

My November Goals

2007-11-05T15:34:00.000-08:00

Okay here they are:

Lose another inch off the biggest part of my stomache.

I had Erica measure my actual waist(where my belly button is) and it is 42 inches. I want to lost 1 inch off of that area also.

Lost 1 inch off of my thunder thighs.

Stay OP!

Drink a minimum of 64 ounces of water daily. ( You can ask my co-workers, I struggle with this one daily)

Weight Train 3 days a week

Walk 4 days a week for a minimum of 20 minutes.

Stay away from Red Meat.

Cut my cheese intake.

Overcome my addiction to bread.

Well that is all. You think that is enough. I do.

Talk to you later,

Stef

My October Results.

2007-11-05T15:32:00.000-08:00

Okay here it is... After one month of following the WW plan and exercising..

I have lost a total of 7.3 pounds! (YAAA)

I have lots 1 inch off my waist. (The biggest part of my stomache)

My thighs are still 31 inches.

Progress has started. Slow but steady.

Stef

October 20th Weigh In

2007-10-21T17:01:00.000-07:00

Another week down on this weight loss journey. At this week's WI, I am down another 2 pounds. Yaaa... Still can make the 10 pound challenge for October. Going to have to kick it up a notch.

I have decided to set myself another goal. My hair is desperate need of dying. I am not going to dye it until I am at the 15 pound weight loss mark.

59 pounds closer to my goal.

Until next time..

Mz Stef

hmmmmmmm....

2007-10-14T15:24:00.000-07:00

I have a confession to make. I have been getting all of my workouts in but not all of my walks. I am going to have to try harder with that. I walked this morning for a 1/2 hour.

The exhaustion has set back in and my well nurse said not to fight it. So it is 6:36pm and I am gong to bed.

Early night...

Mz. Stef

Weigh In 10/13

2007-10-13T14:45:00.000-07:00

I am down another 3.7 pounds. That is almost 4 pounds. I could have lost more, but when I look back on my food journal I see that I haven't exactly been eating the most healthy choices and haven't been drinking all my water everyday.

So 3.7 less of me, I will take it. That puts me 61 pounds closer to my ultimate goal.

Mz. Stef

Tired of being Tired!

2007-10-12T17:49:00.000-07:00

When am I supposed to get more energy. I can't wait. I am exhausted all the time. I can barely stay up during the day. I am not spending quality time with my family because I am tired all the time.

Yoohoo Energy where are you? I need you desperately.

If anyone sees my energy send it back home.

On a good note, another week of getting all my workouts in...Who's bad?

Stef

I like it!

2007-10-11T17:50:00.000-07:00

I have one more day to go to the gym and I can honestly say. I like it. I find myself looking forward to going. Maybe this is what I needed. I am also seeing small changes in my body and I know that it comes for me not just changing my eating habits but exercising as well. I am so upbeat about this. I have never been able to picture myself smaller. This is the first time I have actually formed a picture in my mind. I am so excited and am looking forward to a smaller me.

ARRGH!

2007-10-08T16:28:00.000-07:00

I hurt everywhere. Making this a short post. I ate wonderfully and the gym kicked my behind.

Off to bed with me.

Mz Stef

Updated before Pic.

2007-10-07T08:26:00.001-07:00

Okay here is another pic. Taken today. I am not very happy with the width of my person. I am going to change that also.

I did it!

2007-10-05T17:57:00.000-07:00

Okay, I did it. I got all my workouts in. I ate horribly today. Darn those food days at work. Going to bed now. I hurt everywhere.

Mz Stef

Happy!

2007-10-04T18:31:00.000-07:00

I am just in a "Happy Place" today. I ate well and I line danced instead of walking. My stomach is killing me from doing the sit-ups, but I have to do them. Doing okay with the bread.

Until next time....

I make myself proud!

2007-10-03T17:39:00.000-07:00

Today was a hard one. I actually came all the way home because I was just out of it and had a headache. Took some meds and then actually got up and went to the gym. Let me tell you, Old Stef would not have done this. Old Stef would have just stayed home, but hey I made a commitment and I am sticking to it.

One kudos today.. A lady at the gym actually told me it looked like my face was getting slimmer.

October Goals

2007-10-02T16:02:00.000-07:00

Today is the second day of October. I have decided to set monthly goals for myself. My goal this month is to lose 2 inches off my waist and to work on my addiction to bread. Yes, I said addiction. What else would you call it. I absolutely love bread, rolls, biscuits, bagels and muffins.

I have kept up working out and eating healthy. I notice that since I started this, I can barely stay awake after 10oclock, but it is much easier for me to get up in the morning. I am having no problem getting the water in also.

I have also decided to weigh myself every other week.

Till next time..

Beginning of Another Week!

2007-09-30T17:23:00.000-07:00

Today is Sunday. The beginning of another week. Overall I would say I did okay today. I got my walk. I could have ate better. I have decided to measure myself also, as not to make myself a slave to the scale and also because I know there will come a time will I will not see a difference on the scale but a difference in my clothing.

My waist is 44 inches. I can't believe that. Wait yes I can. I had my daughter measure me, but I had her measure the biggest part of my stomach.

My thighs are 31 inches. I also can believe that.

These numbers will have to go. I am not happy with them and I vow to change them.

I made it through Saturday!

2007-09-29T17:35:00.000-07:00

I did it. I made it through my first Saturday. You know what, it was a breeze. I worked out and ate healthy and I feel good about it. My body hurts like the dickens, but hey it comes with the territory. Nobody said this would be easy and I am in it for the long haul.

One day at a time.....

Who says I can't!

2007-09-26T16:34:00.001-07:00

Another day on this journey is gone and I feel so good. I did not go to the gym today. I know you are saying how could you do this you are supposed to be committed. I did not say I did not exercise. I came home and exercised with my daughter and did my sit-ups on the stability ball. I realize hey its okay if you don't feel like going to the gym and would rather go home and spend quality time with a family member, as long as you get the exercise in, but you best believe I will be there bright and early Saturday morning.

Until the next time.

Another day gone...

2007-09-25T17:20:00.001-07:00

Today was not bad at all. I stayed focused and realized I can do this and I will.

Watch me lose...

I can do this! 9/24/2007

2007-09-24T17:49:00.000-07:00

Today I went and worked out at Contours Express for the second time after joining Saturday. I hurt everywhere. I really thought it was going to be a breeze. Boy, was I wrong. I am so out of shape, besides being very overweight.

This is a journey I have been on for quite sometime and have always failed. This time I will not.

Stay tuned and wait and see.

This is my official before pic. I will try and post another one.