JIGGLE NO MORE

29 & overweight. Commited to making a change this time. May this blog be a reminder to my commitment to getting healthy. WARNING: May contain unsavory language. Don't say I didn't warn you. CW: 227.2; SW: 244.4; GW: 170 ish 1st Goal: 200 lbs by 30. December 2015

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WEEK 6 REFLECTIONS

Tisk Tisk... I missed a week. Life has been busy. Back on Track. 

WINS

I started exercising more.

Went an entire weekend filled with friends, food, and booze and only went over a few points. 

Made healthy choices.

Tracked even when I was busy.

Lost 5% goal met. On to 10%!

No stress eating this week. Didn’t let stress/anger overcome me.

GOALS

Stay focused

Get moving

Walk more

Take photo

Try on Bikini? Yeah. Why the hell not.

WEIGH IN

Last Weigh in: 230.8 CW: 227.2 UpDown: -3.6 (-16.8 total) SW: 244

The past few weeks have been filled with all kinds of excitement and stress. To say my emotions have been on a roller coaster would be an understatement. There is so much happening with my marriage, job and life that I would be happy to just curl up and ignore the world for a while. Or maybe sell all my stuff and be a beach bum. What good will that do. I will use this negative energy and roll it up into something that will push me to work harder.

I can say... being mad at your husband really pushes you to exercise more and it definitely took my anger down a notch. Also, I feel great. Except my legs... Squats are killers!

I am so extremely proud of how far I have come since I began on Feb 17. I really never knew that I could do it and that it would be as easy as it had been this time around. I will follow up with a post thanking the person who really opened my eyes later this week. Her story is amazing and she has great advice.

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WEEK 4 REFLECTIONS

WINS!

I have logged my food for 30 days in a row! New Record :D

Successfully navigated my vacation without getting off plan, too much.

Missed my Tuesday meeting, made sure to attend a Wednesday meeting.

Bought a 12/14 size bathing suit as my next goal

GOALS

Walk more!

Stay focused on my plan. Especially on the weekend.

Say no to those gross birthday cupcakes my boss brought for a coworkers birthday (they don’t even look good)

Eat breakfast

WEIGH IN

Last week: 233.4 CW: 230.8 Down: 2.6 (-13.2 total) SW: 244

I am actually really surprised at how stoked I still am about this. I am so used to giving up a month in that I don’t know what to do. This next month will be essential. I have already made it a habit to track my food every day and It’s working! I’m losing weight like crazy. I am excited to see what happens when I start exercising more.

I have so many things to say that I don’t know what to say. Maybe I will collect myself over the next week.

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Red Polka Dot Bikini

On Monday I bought a new bathing suit. A bikini. The first one that I have owned since I was a little kid.  It is a size L (maybe 12/14 ish). I purposely bought one that was a few sizes small so I have something to shrink into. This is my next goal. I tried it on and it looked silly, but I saw the potential. I will fit into it before the summer ends.

I want to hang it up but I haven’t shown it to my husband yet. I want to be a surprise. He’s going to love it. :D

I can’t express how excited I am to fit into this suit!

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SPRING STAYCATION

This past weekend my mother came for a visit. But for me staying at a really cool hotel and taking advantage of all the excitement filled joy that Universal Orlando has to offer was a real treat even though I only live 30 mins away. I had a blast!!! I also walked A TON! About 38,00 steps over two days. (or about 16.66 miles; tracked with my FitBit Flex) 

I have gone to Universal a bunch of times but this was the first time I got to visit the new Diagon Ally part of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This was also the first time I have navigated the parks while following weight watchers.

It was REALLY tough. I don’t think I did too bad. Sunday I did way worse than I thought but thanks to all the activity points I racked up I didn’t dip into my weekly allowance.

One thing I noticed was that Universal dosen’t really have too many healthy options and it all tastes pretty bad. And for the price... It’s not worth the points. :( Lunch in the park was a little disappointing. I got a salad and it was just ok. I like a big hearty salad with tons of veg. I just don’t like iceberg lettuce that much I suppose. It was just bleh... and not worth the price. 

I did allow my self to have a Butterbeer and savored every sip. It was really the only thing I really splurged on. WORTH IT! :D 

I am still getting use to making the right choices when we decide to go out to eat. It’s hard because I don’t have the control over what I am putting into my food. Restaurants tend to over season and cook everything with butter and cream sauces. While these taste good, they really aren’t the best choices for me anymore.

I also had a difficult time watching people eating whatever they wanted. People digging into ice cream, churros, and fried food of epic proportions kind of made be feel like I was missing out on my vacation experience. I hate that I have let myself and my happiness be based on how good my food tastes. The outcome of my vacation shouldn’t be determined by the food I eat... chances are I won’t remember it a year from now... There is only one meal I can recall from any vacation. But it was the best meal I have ever had so it stuck.

Over eating as a reward for things is how I got to be up near 250 pounds and I know that I will struggle with my intake for the rest of my life. Thankfully my husband is on board and I am surrounded by others who support me and help keep me in check. I am eternally grateful for them.

Weigh In: ⬆︎ 1.2

Not too bad. I’ll have to work extra hard this week to get back on track.

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This isn’t temporary. You are changing your entire lifestyle.

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While getting dressed today for work I decided to try on a pair of pants that have been tight for a while. Because, why the hell not? What do I have to lose. And....

THEY FIT!

I was so excited! I buttoned them without holding my breath or sucking in my gut. I fit into my “fat pants.” Can’t wait to shrink out of them! :D

Hoping this will be the last month I wear a size 18 EVER!

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WEEK 3 REFLECTIONS

WINS FOR THIS WEEK ☆

Tracked my food every day

Made a plan before eating at restaurants

Forgave myself for overeating at the restaurant

Said no to Queso. (I didn't really want the cheese anyway)

Made it to my 4th meeting

BIG WIN: Didn't let the stress get to me. Didn't eat my feelings. (This felt really good. It has always been a struggle.)

GOALS FOR WEEK 3

Start to incorporate exercise into my new plan. Slowly.

Don't over indulge while at Universal this weekend.

Be mindful when I eat. 

Not having the TV on while I have dinner.

Try harder to eat slower. Enjoy my food.

PLAN, PLAN, PLAN

WEIGH IN

Last week: 235.4 CW: 233.4 Down: 2 lbs (-10.6 Total) SW: 244 

I did really well this week. I had a lot to distract me this week. I was cleaning and getting ready for a yard sale and I had some other work to do. I hit 10 lbs lost! And I feel great! Gotta keep going strong and not allow myself to slip like I usually do after I lose 10 lbs. I am not anywhere near where I want to be. I can't let myself down again.

This coming weekend will definitely be a challenge. I still haven't quite gotten the hang of eating at restaurants. I kind of panic. I know I have tons of support and this will not get the best of me.

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Slow Cooker Pineapple Salsa Chicken

I made this for dinner! It was the best thing I have made in the slow cooker maybe, EVER! It was so easy. I left it up to my husband to do the first two steps. I tasted the chicken before I added the pineapple and zucchini chunks, and it would have been fine with just the chicken and salsa!

Served it over brown rice, skipped the cheese and other toppings. Just mixed in some more salsa. I like it hot!

Perfect dinner. I would probably add more pineapple next time. Maybe even use fresh. No extra seasoning is needed. Salsa does all the work.

Points + wise, it calculated to be about 7 points per serving (1 cup) of just he chicken stuff. 10 points when I added rice.

I got the recipe from SkinnyMom.com 

What is your favorite slow cooker recipe?

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This weekend was the first time since I started my new eating plan that I met friends at a restaurant. It was really difficult. I have had food from this place before but have never eaten at the restaurant. We ate at The Cowfish at Universal City Walk.

The food was really good... but I could have ordered better and eaten less. I let my self down a little and was definitely dragging the next day. Although the change to daylight savings time kinda had a part in it. No need to dwell on the past. It was a lesson and I will do better next time. 

Next weekend my mother is visiting and we are going to Universal to see the new Harry Potter park. (SO EXCITED!) I am having a little anxiety about what I can eat while in the park. It is mainly a bunch of fried junk or dinky salads with high fat dressings. 

HELP! Does anybody have any tips for eating good food while at theme parks?

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You can sit over there with your junk food, I'll happily eat my yogurt and fruit. ♥︎

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Tisk Tisk...

I am going to share a story of how I disappointed myself.

Tonight I realized that I was out of lunch stuff and decided to pick up some more lettuce. I pick up my veggies and head over to the isle with tuna. When I turn the corner I notice two women. One about my size and another who is very overweight. The larger woman is in one of those electric scooters that the store provides. My brain was so quick to judge. In my head I said,

"Why doesn't she just eat healthier."

I quickly responded to my self,

"What the fuck is wrong with you?! You know it doesn't work that way. You don't know her story. Maybe she's lost weight. Shame on you."

Shame on me indeed! I know better. I felt so bad. I spent the rest of my time in the store talking my self down.

I find it weird how quick I was to judge. I am glad I caught it. This is definitely something I need to work on. Lesson learned.

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Week 2 Reflections

WINS FOR THIS WEEK ヽ('ヮ' )ノ

Had 1/4 of a chocolate donut instead of the whole thing

I focused on the time of day and didn't forget to eat lunch.

Treated myself to Chinese takeout. 

Studied the menu and researched healthier options

Had egg drop soup and homemade edamame as a starter

Chose brown rice over white

Measured one serving of my entrée

NOTE: I had a terrible sodium hangover the next day. Yuck.

Instead of defaulting to eating when I got bored I got up and cleaned my place. Double win!

Made my 3rd WW meeting in a row!

Logged my food everyday.

GOALS FOR WEEK 3

Walk during lunch: 10 min out, 10 min back.

Keep up with the food logging. This is usually when I get bored and stop. I NEED to stick with it.

WEIGH IN

Last Week: 239.4 CW: 235.4 Down: 4 lbs! YEAH SW: 244

I have been eating so well. The grocery store can be a struggle sometimes but I try to plan meals so I only have to go once a week. I can't be tempted to buy junk if I don't go. I again am really proud of my progress. I CAN DO THIS! :D

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Holy Water Weight Batman!

As a result of my Saturday sodium overload, yesterday when I weighed myself I gained 3 lbs in water weight. How do I know? As soon as I had my coffee I peed buckets every hour or so. All day... Annoying? Yes. But I felt better and much less bloated. 

This weekend I finally took a before picture. I'm not ready to share it here yet. So, it sits patiently there in my drafts as a reminder of where I used to be.

With weigh in this morning I weighed the least I have in probably over a year. WOAH! This is a big win! I feel great. I haven't even stared exercising yet.

Weigh In: 235.2

Does anyone else struggle with water retention and what do you do relieve it?

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I spent all weekend cleaning my apartment. Lots of getting up, sitting down, lifting and shifting. It's almost done. In between all of that, I kept on my plan! I am really proud of myself for not taking the easy way out and just saying

"Fuck it! I worked hard. I'm gonna eat an entire pizza. Yeah, as a reward. I earned it."

Instead. My husband and I ordered Chinese. Even though we were starving I took my tie deciding what I wanted. Egg drop soup, beef and broccoli (and carrots). Instead of white rice I got brown rice. It was kinda of gross from here. All pasty. I measured one serving of everything. I even made some edamame. Publix has some you can steam in the bag. I put that sucker in the microwave and cooked them up. To add some flavor I mixed some fresh lemon juice and garlic and tossed the little pods in that. It was perfect addition to my meal.

Now that I think of it I should have ordered my favorite, shrimp in garlic Sauce. It has tons more veggies and WAY more tastier. Maybe next time. 

There may not be a next time. When we woke up on Sunday both my husband and I had the worst headaches. Like I drank an entire bottle of cheap whiskey last night hangover headaches. Excedrine took the edge off. Coffee helped a bit more... but I haven't really been able to kick this demon headache all day. I will drink all the water possible tomorrow to flush it from my system.

Tomorrow's dinner will be better. Homemade. I am making chili from a book that I have had for years and have yet to cook any of the great recipes. I opened it during our cleaning to a page with the most glorious looking chili. Can't wait to cook it. It seems only right that most of the ingredients were on sale this week. SCORE!

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Motivation Galore!

My motivation to lose weight and get healthy had flowed over into my living space. 

My apartment is a mess. It's always a mess. NOT COOL. There is too much crap for our tiny living space. Our complex is hosting a yard sale next weekend which makes it the perfect time to purge our extra shit. My husband and I are tackling it with a vengeance. So far we have done the Bathroom, bedroom and my desk/workplace. 

So far so good. Day 3 of work and we have 4 bags of garbage. EW. But I am determined to declutter our home and maintain it.

Besides, the cleaning helps keep my boredom eating at bay. I have stuck to my points much better at night when I have something to distract me. High 5 for me!

Bathroom Before & After