Tamira

I’m trying to decide if i should buy the $90 Wii Fit or the $20 Fitness Coach.  I’ve heard good and bad about both, so I am open to other opinions.  Please advise…

So, went to dinner with my S.O. on Saturday for Valentine’s Day.  We went to a movie/comedy show/wine tasting event (not bad for $8 each).  Sunday afternoon, broke up with my S.O. because of the lack of trust, yada, yada, yada. 

I’m 2 lbs away from my mini-goal and my goal for this month, which was to lose 5lbs.  I’ll definitely be i the gym all week to get my 2 for the month.

So, even though we dated for 5 months, I woke up very happy and refreshed this morning.  I had to remember that people can be as toxic to you physically as food.  I feel free and ready to tackle the world today.

Hope you all had great a Valentine’s day as well!

I lost 1lbs this week and got out of the 160’s like I wanted to last week, but I am still a bit disappointed.  I increased my strength training and tried to maintain my portions.  I still have a few issues with being hungry late at night, but it’s getting better.  Makes me wish I’d enjoyed a piece of my daughter’s birthday cake though!

On a postive note, I have another full box of clothes to sell on Craig’s List.  I’ve been using the extra money to pay off one of my credit cards.  My goal (resolution) for this year is to be credit card free.  If it’s not in my checking account, I just cant have it.  I’ve gone 2 months without using any of them, so that is good for me.  And I owe less than $1K on the last 2, so I’m even happier about that.

Although I am young, I want to make sure I can enjoy my retirement 30 years from now.  So, I have to sacrifice now to benefit then.  But of course, I’m worth it!

So, everyone that knows me knows that I LOVE the thrift store.  Even before the recession we are currently in.  I have not paid for price for clothes, gifts or even groceries in YEARS!

My S.O. says that I have a shopping addiction and put me on a spending “diet”.  It has been over a month since I’ve been in the thrift store and I just had to go yesterday.  I’m so glad I went. 

I’m sure like the rest of you, as you reach your goal weight you go through many different clothing sizes.  I’ve learned from experience that you will go broke buying clothes each time you are in a new size, but if you dont buy new clothes you look like a homeless person. 

The thrift store near my house frequently has things in the $1 bin. Yesterday, I picked up 2 pair of slacks, a skirt, and 4 shirts from the $1 bin and they were name brand items.  old Navy, Land’d End, etc.  I even got a Kate Spade purse for $2.

So, back to the part about the spending diet.  I knew i couldn’t walk in the house with these bags even though I spent less than $10, so i went to Whole Foods and got 2 of their paper bags (they have handles) and put the clothes in there.  I covered them with a few boxes of pasta and was good to go!

I know it’s silly, but a girl has to do what a girl has to do!  I hope I’m off of my spending diet soon, otherwise I’ll have 40 boxes of pasta in the pantry! 

T

So, several co-workers have noticed my “dramatic” weight loss.  After assuring them that I was not starving myself to tlose weight, a few wanted to know what I’ve done and what don’t I eat.  I told them I eat anything I want, but in moderation.  I purchased an electronic food scale and it has made all the difference in my journey.  I dont buy any of those 100 calorie packs anymore.  They are convenient, but terribly overpriced.  I just make my own from whatever snack I purchase.  So the box of Family-Size Wheat Thins is full of pre-portioned plastic baggies.  I noticed that part of my eating problem, (aside from being an emotional eater) was not wanting to cook or just wanting something quick to eat. 

With everything already prepared for me, I don’t mindlessly eat anymore.  I bring my lunch everyday, make sure I have 2 servings of fruit everyday and I add Fibersure to almost everything.  Well, I tell them all of these things, plus a few more I wont bore you with and they all say the same thing, it’s too much work.  For me, anything worthwhile is worth the work.  If you can get a Masters Degree, you can take the time to plan out a food menu.  I dont get it! 

We have a BL contest at work and for the past 2 sessions (quarterly) I have won the prize.  Obviously if I have lost over 60lbs in the past 8 months, something is working.  Now my rote answer to everyone is I watch what I eat and exercise.  No point in giving actual advice if they arent going to take it.

I have to admit, I have found a new demon to conquer - MGD 64!  I’ve gone from a beer or 2 about once a month to a beer or 2 every weekend.  I still work it into my calories, but that is still too much beer.  It was great to have during the superbowl though.  Between that and the recipes from Hungry Girl’s Superbowl Swaps, I was still able to lose 2lbs last week.

I havent worked out at all since Saturday and I can already feel it.  I’ve tried to get my daughter to help me with incentives.  Everytime she reminds me and makes sure I go work out, she gets a $1.  BUT, since she is 9 and money is not a big deal to her YET, it hasnt worked the way I expected it to.  I am happy that I was able to resist my late night snacking yesterday.  I’ve increased my daytime calorie intake so I’m not as hungry in the evening and it’s been helping.  I’m eating 70% of my calories while at work now and I take my vitamin at night instead of in the morning.  I dont know which of this is working, but I’m going to stick with this for a while. 

As we all know, change is good when you are on your weight loss journey.  I hope everyone has a wonderful day and remember to be mindful of your intake and environment.

 T

My goal for January was to lose 10lbs and get out of the 160’s.  Well, today’s weigh in put me at 160 even.  Considering I started off the month at 169 AND enjoyed the Superbowl festivities, I am very happy with my weight loss.  My new goal is 5lbs.  I’ve lowered it because i’ve started to weight train and I know the scale doesn’t show the fat loss/muscle gain ratio.  The main thing is having realistic goals, and you will not be disappointed.

Hope all is well for everyone!

 T