You've Come a Long Way Baby

It's been about 2 weeks since I have updated. I won't lie for about a week I become a bit frustrated with this whole journey. But I did try my best to stick with things...I just had a few "run ins" with some sushi. lol But with that all being said I am back on track and still kicking butt! Well for the most part.

This week I attended a hip-hop dance class that was kinda hard. But I purchased a groupon for 12 classes for $25 and I am going to use it dang it! I want to go at least once a week for the next 12 weeks. I do need to change things up so I'm not just always walking. And though I love walking...I do need some change. Speaking of change I also am getting a treadmill! My friend is moving out of state and was selling it so I am going to buy it. It's a really nice treadmill for a great price. I believe we are going to pick it up on Friday. I can't wait! I was getting a bit concerned about the soon to be time change as well as cold weather. But if I have a treadmill I can still not miss a beat with walking/running!

And last week I must say I finally go to the amusement park. Guess what??! I fit!!!!! OMG! I was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy! I even purchased the (HORRIBLE) picture I took as I was coming down the first big hill on the ride. Sure I look like ASS in the pic...but I still wanted it because that moment meant so much to me. I am so glad I was able to ride it. I truly feel as if I've come a long way. From over 300 pounds to low 250s...I'm so proud of myself!

Speaking of weight so my scale has been acting pretty wonky lately. I think I need to purchase a new battery. So I haven't been able to weigh myself accurately I don't think for the past 2 weeks. That also led to my downfall as far as food goes that one week. However I am ppppppppretty sure I have broke into the 40's!!!!! I haven't counted it as an official weigh in...but I do believe I've made it. Woot! I'm so excited. If I am truly in the 40's this is literally the SMALLEST I've been in at least 8+ years!

Well I guess that's about it. Lots of stuff here and there but I'm on track and doing as I should. Positive thoughts!!!

Weight Loss Rewards

So it occurred to me that at one point in my weight loss journey I had a list of rewards for myself as I continue to lose weight. I do believe I am going to start that again...so here are my current rewards ideas:

90 pounds: Shades of Grey book (I have heard so much about it...so I think I'll give it a try!) ACHIEVED 8/26/12

100 pounds: Kindle?

110 pounds: Fancy Smancy Pedometer

120 pounds: TBD

130 pounds: TBD

140 pounds: Paid "pretty girl" photo shoot (I want to get purty and take some pictures...and you know what by this time I will have more than deserved it!)

Tentative list of ideas...subject to change! :)

Update & My New Kicks

Okay so update this week. Yeah so I am basically the same weight. I actually believe my weight from last Monday was incorrect and I was higher than I thought. Why? Because my weight has been all over the place! I honestly have no idea how much I weigh. The scale keeps giving me 3 different numbers all in the same "weigh in". I'm getting frustrated. Maybe I need to purchase new scale? I dunno. But I'm getting aggravated. I didn't get to go to the amusement park Monday as the person I was going with was sick. So maybe we'll go next Monday? Egh...guess we'll see. I wasn't too crushed by it as I was waiting on a few packages. I got a new pair of walking/running shoes (the FIRST new pair I have had in about 10 years...yea I know!) as well as a jar of PB2. The PB2 was okay. Def. gonna make some pb and jelly sandwiches in the future! But yay for new athletic shoes!! I got them for $28 with free shipping! Sweet! (And Yes those are a pic of my new shoes. Hey I know they are Reeboks...but hey they are comfy and were a great price!) -A

Update Time...Twas A New Month

Okay so my weigh in this week was a bit off I'm thinking. The scale said 251.2 but a day later it said I was back up to 253. My weigh in day was Monday this week because I went out to dinner Saturday night to the Melting Pot for restaurant week. Egh. I mean who knows. I'm fine if my weight really is 253. It is what it is...not going to stop me from continuing on my journey. I just really want to get to the 40's. That is somewhere I haven't been in well over (at least) 8 years. First time I did WW the lowest I got to was the low 50's. And that was my "epic WW" journey. I just really, really want to see the dang on 40's. And yeah I know the 40's isn't small...but it's a bit accomplishment for me and I am ready to get there. So last night I made a big pot (well 2 servings) of shrimp stir fry for my lunches for the next few days. I have officially given up on frozen meals. First of all they are not filling all at all. And they carb/calorie count is just wayyy to high for the little amount of food you get. I can make something for the same, or less calories/carbs but I get more food. I am so proud of myself because this is the first time I have prepped my lunch early. I think it's something I will need to continue to do b/c I am actually looking forward to my yummy shrimp stir fry and watermelon for lunch. BTW I am obsessed with watermelon. It is so low in calories and I get to eat quite a bit of it. It's most definitely my favorite summer fruit. So Monday I am going back to the dreaded amusement park from last year. I remember last year I was so disappointed because I couldn't fit on two rides. SIGH. Well I am now at least 25 pounds lighter than I was last year when I went to I do hope I can fit on them. I don't even want to RIDE them...I just want to see if I can fit. SIGH. It will suck if I still can't fit...I bet I probably can't. BOOO! But if I can't it's all good..wanna know why? B/c I'll be taking my happy ass back there next year even smaller and trying it again! Well that's pretty much my weigh in and update. Iffy weigh in from Monday but I'll still go with it. But we'll see what this coming Sunday brings. I hope it's a lower number than this past weigh in. FINGERS CROSSED! -A

Update Time!

Okay, so it's been over a week since I have updated...wow I suck. Well I just wanted to come on here and say I am still doing well. I love myfitnesspal and the fact that I am counting calories. I love that I am accountable for EVERYthing I eat. Honestly I don't really miss WW that much. I felt like after a while I was "cheating" the system which is why I wasn't really losing weight for a bit. I mean I wasn't intentionally cheating the system...but I was doing it and I realize it now. As of this past Sunday I am now down 83.4 pounds. WOOT! I have been walking at least 4 days a week recently though it has been raining here a lot lately so it has been kinda of tough but I'm not letting that stop me. I really love just going for a walk...putting on Pandora and just clearing my head. I've had a lot of drama in my life recently and I do need that time. It really sucks that I have pretty much lost all of my weight loss support in my life...but I do have myfitnesspal. The people on there are really nice and I appreciate the feedback. No one has ever really commended me on my weight loss. I've lost over 80 pounds and you mean NO one has noticed? I mean geez, thanks. It's all good. I am not doing this for compliments...but it would be nice every now and then to hear. My husband did send me a random text the other day saying I was looking really good lately. It really did make my day. Today they are having food at work to celebrate a good sweeps period and I honestly just can't eat anything. I don't even want to go and put myself in that position to WANT to eat anything I see. I'm really not one for avoiding situations because of food as it isn't something I can do for the rest of my life...however Saturday night I am going out to dinner (my fav. restaurant...The Melting Pot) and I know I will be eating quite a bit there...so why do it twice in one week. That's not very smart. So for lunch today I have a huge yummy salad, watermelon and some yogurt. Yum! It's so hard being the "fat chick". No one really understands what it's like to have a constant inner battle with food. My fight is daily...hell hourly. And you know what? I'm fine with that. I am going to have to make a conscious effort to not over eat and to think about what I'm eating for the rest of my life...and it is what it is. I mean I have to be aware of how much money I spend...I have to be aware of a lot of things in life...so food is just another one. Well that's my LONG update. Until next time! -A
Birthday update: I FIT inside the car!!! I was soooo scared but I was able to fit in the go cart and it was awesome! I also didn't over eat tooo bad. I mean I DRANK more than anything. But it was cool I haven't had much to drink in forever so yay! It was a fabulous birthday. I must make plans to make my lovely husband's birthday AWESOME too!

It's my birthday! I'm so excited! I took the day off from work and my husband is already off today. I woke up this morning to a cute schedule of our events today which include go cart racing (nervous about this as I worry I may not fit in the car!), go have Italian ice (my fav), go to dinner then have martinis at my fav. place. My goal today is to not over do it and to keep my goals in mind. As of today my unofficial weight is 259 however my official weight was 260 on Sunday, which is my weigh in day. I woke up this morning early put on my workout clothes and headed out the door for a walk only to see it's raining! Yikes! So no walking for me today. I'm so disappointed. It rained yesterday too so I couldn't walk. I did walk inside this last night for 15 mins. with weights...hey it's better than nothing. Well that's my quick update. Happy Birthday To Me! -A

NSV

Okay so I really don't get to go out much. Yeah, that's pretty sad to say. But honestly my husband doesn't like to go out much...though he'll get mad if I say that. Anyway, so yesterday we ended up going to the movies. And for the first time that I can remember I didn't have to lift one of the arms on the side of me so I could sit comfortably. That's such a huge victory. I'm so proud of myself. I actually sat there for a good part of the movie with my legs crossed. Yay for NSV!! -A