tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208052402024-03-07T01:08:32.142-07:00Rambling and random musingsThoughts about life, struggles with weight, etc.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.comBlogger711125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-44871715177447362132012-05-19T08:59:00.001-07:002012-05-19T08:59:37.660-07:00AbandonedI've essentially abandoned this blog, no posts in over a year. Oh well.
For anyone who still reads, I wanted to share that I gave birth to twin boys in January. They are great, and I love being a mom. :-)Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-239998765644582482011-04-30T22:11:00.001-07:002011-04-30T22:13:33.393-07:00I never post here anymoreApologies to anyone who still checks this blog. Between my new job, which blocks blogger, and another blog I write, I don't post much here anymore.Ironically enough, though, I am making some progress on weight loss. My sister and I have been following the Metabolism Miracle program for the past 5+ weeks. I weighed 222.2 when we started and 207.8 this morning, so I have lost 14.4 lbs so far. Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-14665627084755357922011-03-02T08:21:00.004-07:002011-03-02T08:32:42.649-07:00Not about the scale219.0I have been "eating clean" for over a week, and I have to say, I am feeling great. My energy level is generally higher, with no ups and downs during the day; I wake up feeling refreshed, not sluggish; even when I have a headache, I don't feel like I just want to crawl in bed (unless it's a bad migraine); I have had no heartburn or GI upset whatsoever. I'm only hungry at appropriate times-Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-44476153955109737972011-02-28T10:47:00.003-07:002011-02-28T10:55:32.501-07:00Solid219.0The number above is solid; I have seen it, or something just marginally higher, the past three mornings. It's a modest decrease, but I'll take it.I am really liking this clean eating thing, and so far, I am not feeling deprived. I had lunch with my BFF Saturday and had sliced mango for dessert (instead of my usual choice of brownie a la mode). I was able to stick with my plan at dinner out Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-78392769676124766572011-02-24T13:23:00.005-07:002011-02-24T13:26:37.772-07:00Dear Universe220.0 (OK, still UGH, but trending down)Dear Universe,If it is at all possible, could I please have one headache-free day this week? I know that the makers of Ad.vil, Ex.ced.rin, and aspirin need to stay in business, but I think I've done enough for them of late.Maybe if I could actually spend one whole day without a headache, I could get back to the gym. Just sayin'.Kthxbai.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-13134418916471003812011-02-22T09:26:00.005-07:002011-02-22T10:15:07.505-07:00Clean eating219.6The weight above is a blip, caused by dehydration and not eating much yesterday due to having a migraine all afternoon. I have been trending around 222-223 of late. Ugh.A while back, I read this book. At the time I thought "Wow, this would be really great to try." But I didn't try it.Starting today, I am trying it. I started the day with one of the most filling breakfasts I have ever eaten:1Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-76274918897634371152011-01-26T09:30:00.002-07:002011-01-26T09:38:52.033-07:00Fear and (self-)loathing in Phoenix221.2Yep, you read that number correctly. My weight continues to creep up. I haven't been to the gym in at least a month. I'm back to eating 1-2 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, if that.Most of my clothes are fitting tighter. There are a few pairs of pants I don't even wear to work anymore because they are too uncomfortable to sit in all day.Today I woke up feeling anxious for no reason IShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-72516337974481975892011-01-03T08:28:00.002-07:002011-01-03T08:35:29.980-07:00(tap,tap) Hello? Is this thing on?I seem to have (mostly) abandoned my blog. Too bad, as it was five years ago this month that I started it.Even more sad: I am heavier today than the first time I posted. By a lot. Though I didn't post my weight for the first few months, the first post on which I did include my actual weight said I was 202.4 pounds (and I was horrified by this number).This morning's weight was 18 pounds heavier Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-60976238858040676192010-10-27T10:02:00.001-07:002010-10-27T10:04:53.364-07:0010/27/10213.2 (official JC WI on Fri. 10/22--did not weigh since)I did return to Jenny Craig last Friday, as planned. However, I really didn't re-start the plan until Monday. So we'll see if I lose any weight this week.Life is hectic and crazy this week. It is my last week at my current job, and in typical fashion, I have left a bunch of must-do projects until the last minute. I am also going out of Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-85018670196616982962010-10-19T15:47:00.001-07:002010-10-19T15:47:57.788-07:00Turning myself in213.2 (was 215.2 yesterday!)I'm going back to Jenny Craig on Friday. I've been off the rails for long enough and need to get back to the hard work of losing weight.Stay tuned.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-90806732757814265632010-10-06T15:38:00.002-07:002010-10-06T15:40:27.108-07:00Off again211.6I decided not to go to Jen.ny Craig last Friday because I still had eight days' worth of lunches and dinners. I ate out a lot over the weekend, which is usual for me, but I have continued to eat out since, which is not.My choices haven't been terrible but they certainly haven't been the choices of anyone who is seriously trying to lose weight.So I guess I am kind-of off the wagon again.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-60831815202330907772010-09-29T14:28:00.002-07:002010-09-29T14:29:51.987-07:00209.6My week has been fair. I still have yet to make it to the gym, though I may go tonight. I have had a few things I've eaten which were off-plan--for example, I was craving guacamole all day Monday and had some Monday night, with chips--but overall, not too bad.I hope this number holds through Friday morning's weigh-in! We shall see.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-18669048657686295192010-09-24T10:14:00.001-07:002010-09-24T10:16:37.996-07:00The irony209.6 (at home)210.4 (official JC WI)The irony of the fact that I officially lost 1.4 lbs this week is that I put in minimal effort. I didn't go to the gym a single time (though I did walk the dogs 5 nights, but that is far from vigorous exercise). I didn't eat all my vegetable servings each day. I had cravings for bread and for a bean burrito on two different days, and I gave in to them, Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-66121926816972417892010-09-17T17:45:00.001-07:002010-09-17T17:47:16.406-07:00I'll take it211.6 (at home)211.8 (at official JC weigh-in)Just a quick update to say that I officially lost 2.8 lbs this past week but really, am more just back to where I was before my sister's visit.Hoping for a better week this week. . . . I really want to get under 210!Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-72352157804777563452010-09-14T10:12:00.002-07:002010-09-14T10:15:51.784-07:00Bleh210.6I have been slowly getting back on track this week. Yesterday I ate on plan except for not quite getting in all my required fruits and veggies. Still, I did get in three servings, which is better than I usually do when eating on my own.I woke up today feeling exhausted and off. Not sure what that's about, but it certainly isn't helpful on a day when I have a lot of (mostly boring) work toShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-92207632470754519742010-09-08T09:40:00.002-07:002010-09-08T09:42:40.881-07:00Minimal damage done211.6The scale showed the exact same number this morning as it did six days ago, when I wrote my last post. Whew. Guess I didn't do too much damage with my off-plan eating this weekend. I tried not to go crazy, but I know I didn't always make the healthiest choices, and my exercise consisted of a little swimming, a couple of walks with the dogs, and A LOT of chasing after my nephew.I had a Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-878554250818225562010-09-02T10:49:00.002-07:002010-09-02T10:50:09.947-07:00Hiatus211.6I am taking a li'l hiatus from Jenny Craig through next week. I wasn't great about staying on-plan last week, and my sister is coming into town tomorrow.In light of this, I am merely hoping to maintain, rather than lose. Wish me luck.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-86657806353888473462010-08-27T10:04:00.003-07:002010-08-27T10:08:01.587-07:00Gotcha210.6Wednesday the 25th was Sebastian's "Gotcha Day" (as his rescue organization calls it), the anniversary of the date when I adopted him. It's hard to believe he has been my dog for EIGHT years! I have now had him longer than I had my previous dog Saffron, who missed eight years by less than two weeks.Sebastian has his annoying habits, just like any dog, but he is super-smart, friendly Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-3761809358393944322010-08-25T10:09:00.001-07:002010-08-25T10:10:21.480-07:00Hmm210.6I can't quite figure out why I always seem to weigh less in the days right after my weekly weigh-in than I do on the day of my weigh-in.Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-7843677802541987862010-08-24T10:12:00.002-07:002010-08-24T10:28:56.670-07:00So anyway. . . .211.8 (at home)212.4 (official JC WI)I am a day late weighing in this week--had to go out of town for a deposition yesterday--and still only down 0.3 lbs from last week. Honestly? Given the level of effort I put into my eating last week, I'll take it.My week started out well, and I did make it to the gym four times. . . . but I ate four more meals out than I'd planned--I actually ate more Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-41393516768912407672010-08-19T15:23:00.003-07:002010-08-19T15:28:07.149-07:00Query (post #700)Do you consider it disrespectful, disloyal, or otherwise inappropriate for a married man to send a woman he had a relationship with in high school a message on Fac.ebo.ok including the following:Hope all is well, you look great, and I see you are married. He is a lucky guy, you were always a sweet heart!Other factors to consider: the man in question has other ex-girlfriends on his friends list Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-37471644062083547332010-08-19T14:19:00.003-07:002010-08-19T14:20:17.897-07:00Woohoo!210.2Yesterday was another 100% on-plan day. I didn't go to the gym but did take the dogs on a 15-minute walk.I can't wait to get under 210. It's been over 18 months since I weighed less than 210. ;-)Baby steps. . . . .Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-63625764822841392422010-08-18T09:18:00.002-07:002010-08-18T09:21:42.248-07:00Pat on the back211.0I must pat myself on the back because I had a 100% on-plan day yesterday. I ate all my planned meals and snacks and nothing extra. I ate 6 1/2 servings of fruits and veggies (strawberries, a peach, an apple, spring mix greens, low sodium V8, cauliflower, and a banana--whew!). I drank over 3 liters of water.In addition, I went to the gym and did 32 minutes on the elliptical trainer plus Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-50089123101150541622010-08-17T10:03:00.003-07:002010-08-17T10:08:38.014-07:00Slip211.6I must confess, I had a big slip-up eating-wise yesterday. I was feeling very down all afternoon after spending too much time entering my billable time in our computer system and generally dwelling on all the negative things in my life.I decided I was going to "treat" myself with some off-plan food. I was tempted to go to Chino Bandido again, but I didn't want to go quite that far off planShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20805240.post-61748986429327877122010-08-16T09:55:00.003-07:002010-08-16T10:04:04.138-07:00Week 6 re-cap212.2 (at home)212.7 (official JC WI)I was down 1 more pound at this morning's official weigh-in. I am making slow but steady progress: in six weeks, I have lost 8.4 lbs. Not exactly dramatic results, but I'll take it.I suspect my loss for this week might have been a little more if not for the fact that I had dinner at my in-laws last night and ate more steak than I should have. (Probably 6-7 Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03796510499407495280noreply@blogger.com1