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Friday, August 31, 2012

Week 9 Weight Loss

Week 9 and I'm down another -2.6lbs for a total of -22.6lbs total.  I'm 7lbs away from pre-pregnancy weight now!  Whoot!!  My clothes are definitely getting looser!  I have set a goal for myself and I have about 35.4 pounds to go to get there and my goal is to get there by January 1st!  That means I have to behave through the holidays.  I have a little more than 17 weeks to accomplish this goal!  If I can average about -2.1 pounds a week I'll reach it!  Wish me luck!  I'm ready to be there!!!
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Friday, August 24, 2012

Week 8 Weight Loss

Week 8 and I kicked butt.  Despite hurting my back, I still rode the stationary bike daily for 60 minutes and ate around 1200 calories.  I was committed and it paid off!  I lost -3.8lbs this week!  I'm back down the lowest I was after I had Fiona!  YAY!!!  So proud of myself!  Only 9 more pounds to get to my prepregnancy weight! = ]  I've lost a total of -20lbs altogether and -18lbs since I started the 6 week challenge.  We find out the results today.  Even if I don't place, I'm still VERY proud of myself!  I can't wait to see where I am a year from now!  Onto the next 6 week challenge! = ]

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Friday, August 17, 2012

Week 7 Weight Loss

Week 7 was a loss of -1.0 lbs.  Not what I had hoped for, but a loss is a loss, right?  Last week was such a big loss I guess it was a tad disappointing!  I've lost a total of -16.2 lbs and -14.2 since starting the challenge I'm in.  Only one more week left in the challenge.  Last week I was in 2nd place, but the first place girl dropped out.  Fingers crossed I can win this!  I have to be on my very best behavior this week!  The girl in 2nd place was right behind me.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Week 6 Weight Loss

Week 6 went really well.  During my weight loss journey I've been adding weight watcher points and using the myfitnesspal app on my phone counting calories.  I decided Tuesday that I'm just going to use myfitnesspal instead of doing both.  I love how all I do it put in what I eat and it adds it up for me on myfitnesspal.  I rode the stationary bike 6 days this week for 60 minutes.  I love how I feel after I complete it.  I've already noticed clothes getting looser on me as well.  I still have a long way to go but I can't wait to see where this journey leads me, I'm so proud of my self!  This week I lost -3.2 lbs!  A total of -15.2 lbs since starting this journey and -13.2 since 4 weeks ago starting the challenge!  I'm hoping to go back to work next week almost down -20!  Wish me luck!  Onto week 7! = ]

Friday, August 3, 2012

Week 5 on Weight Watchers

It's been 5 weeks in and I'm feeling so much better already!  I can't wait to hit my first goal of getting back to my pre-pregnancy weight!  This week I lost -1.8lbs for a total of -12lbs and -10lbs since I started the weight loss competition I'm in.  So only 17.8lbs to I'm back to pre-pregnancy weight!  I've been working out for 60 minutes 5 days a week on the stationary bike.  I watch the Olympics and go to town.  It has really helped me since I started working out.  I'm excited!  I go back to work in 2 weeks and I'd love to go back down -15lbs!  Fingers crossed!


Friday, July 27, 2012

Week 4 on Weight Watchers

Well ladies and gentleman, I'm down -3.2 this week! YAY! A total of -10.2 altogether and -8.2 since starting my weightless challenge 2 weeks ago! I was a bit discouraged because Wednesday when I weighed myself I was exactly the same weight I was last Friday at weigh in. So I pretty much loss the -3.2 pounds in 2 days! I'm hoping I can lose 10 more pounds in the next 3 weeks before I return to work! Wish me luck!! : )





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Friday, July 20, 2012

Week 3 on Weight Watchers

Week 3 on Weight Watchers and I lost -5.0 pounds. A grand total of -7.0 pounds since I first started WW in June. I gained back some over my trip and I lost that and then some! Happy with my first week back on since vacation! I also worked out 6 times this week...pretty proud of myself! Onto week 4! Let's do this!

Friday, July 13, 2012

Refreshed!

2 weeks ago we left for Michigan.  Our first visit since December 2010.  Gavin was only 18 months at that time.  It was a much needed visit.  We had such a wonderful time.  We left around lunch time, kids napped in the car, and we stopped for dinner.  Came across some nasty storms in OH/WV border so we stopped for dinner a little long than we normally would have.  We got home around 3am.  The kids did great.  Fiona had one break down around 11pm cause she was so tired and I think she just wanted out of that seat.  But after 20 minutes of crying she was out!

While home we went to the beach 3 times!  It was so nice!  I missed Lake Michigan!  Not many people can say they grew up in a town right on the beach.  We got together with friends and family.  Gavin had a second birthday party and he had a blast.  Went to my nephews baseball games.  It was much needed.

On the way home we decided to stay an extra day.  John had to work the next day so we left Monday morning at 7am instead of the afternoon.  The kids did AWESOME!  I couldn't believe it!  So from no on we will leave early like we used to!

While home I only gained back about 2 pounds and I was super happy with that!  In my September mom's group we are doing a 6 week weight loss competition and today is the first day!  To enter you have to pay $5.  If you lose that week you pay nothing.  If you maintain you pay $1, and if you gain you pay $2.   Winner gets 75% of pot, 2nd place gets 15% of pot, and 3rd place gets 10% of pot! Wish me luck, this is some extra motivation!  It ends right before school starts!

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Week 2 on Weight Watchers

Week went very well.  I started incorporating exercise as well.  We bought a fold up stationary bike this spring with some of our income tax money.  I rode 4 times this week for a half hour.  With a good book or one of my DVRed shows, it goes by quickly!  So this week I lost -3.6lbs.  Bringing my total to -5.6lbs!  So, so far, so good!  We head to Michigan tomorrow and I plan to track the best I can.  If I don't lose I just want to maintain.  We wont be back till the following Sunday so I wont have a weigh in next week, I'll update on week 4!


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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Back on Track

I know, I know.  I kept saying I was starting Weight Watchers and for some reason I wasn't ready and never started.  Now that I'm on summer vacation, I knew that I had to start.  So here I am, I made it through week 1!   Yay!  I lost -2.0 pounds this week.  A little less than I normally lose the first week, but a loss is a loss and I'll take it!  But...onto week 2!


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Monday, April 9, 2012

Taking it one day at a time...


It's been 3 days since we found out officially that Manny had indeed passed away. It's been really hard on John and I. I've never lost a pet that I didnt know this was coming and I think that's what's been the most difficult for me.

On Saturday we buried Manny in our back yard. We buried him under the tree line in the shade. We buried him with a can of cat food we had bought for him the same night he got out and a picture of the family. We want to plant a cat nip plant there since he loved it so much.

Everyday is getting a little easier but God, I miss him so much. I hate that I couldn't be there with him. I hate that he laid there unnoticed for several days before we discovered him. It just sucks. One day they're there, then next they're not.

The day we buried him John went back to the neighbors yard to clean up any remains left behind. He noticed that there was some fur of Manny's under the neighbors swing right next to where he was laying. We're thinking he was laying under the swing all along and that's why we never saw him. Then some animal found him and pulled him out, exposing his body. We think he may have been hit by a car and darted there afterwards where he passed away. So we're nothing thinking that an animal attacked him any longer.

I'm taking this one day at a time, that's all I can. I want to close this with a quote I found that's SO true: Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.

-Vicki Harrison

Friday, April 6, 2012

RIP My Manny


Dear Manny,

I can't believe that you're gone. 8 years together wasn't nearly enough time together. I'm so saddened that you have gone to the Rainbow Bridge. I will never, ever forget you, Manny. You were such a loving spunky kitty. I'll never forget how anytime someone laid their head on you, you licked yourself clean right after. Or how you LOVED chocolate and wouldn't leave us alone while eating it. Ever since we've had you, you have always tried to get out.

At the duplex in Michigan you used to wait by the door and sneak out and sit under our cars where we couldnt get to you. We weren't even suppose to have cats there so keeping you a secret was tough. In the apartment in NC you used to love sitting out on the deck. You were so clever that you'd catch birds who flew up. I remember the night you were out on the deck sitting on the ledge and next thing I know I see you jump off. Even in the house on Woodland, you were destined to be outside. You'd sit there and dash out right as we opened the door. Or you'd hide under the table when we least expected it. You loved outdoors, even though we wanted you inside, you decided that wasnt the life for you.

I never imagined your life ending the way it did, I always thought you'd live at least 8 more years. Just know that we love you so much, and you were as much of apart of this family as anyone. RIP Manny Banny.<3

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Monte is Missing


This morning when John woke up he noticed that our almost 9 year old cat, Monte was missing. He then realized that he didnt remember seeing him last night. Not sure exactly how he got out. Maybe Gavin let or put him out or maybe he climbed out of our screen that came open before John fixed it. Monte isnt the type that goes out ever. He's 6 pounds and honestly not the outdoor type. He's much more fragile than the normal cat. He's gotten out once before and hid under our neighbors shed.

We've had Monte since he was 4 weeks old. John found him while he was working for Medic One when dropping a patient off. He notcied Monte had something in his eye so he caught him and took him to the vet. It ended up being a grub growing under jis skin. We had it removed and brought him home. We couldnt get him to eat the whole weekend so we called the vet back. We took him in that Sunday as an emergency and he was very dehydrated. The vet kept him for a whole week and gave him fluids. After that week he came home and was as good as new. It was ironic that John found Monte at that time because only a few weeks before I put my cat Picasso down. Picasso was my baby and Monte came at a time when I really needed him. He looks a lot like Picasso, but half the size.

Monte is very loving and affectionate. He loves for you to let him lay on your shoulder or leg. He'll knead you to death to show how much he really loves you. I pray to God that he comes home. I'm very heartbroken over this. He just has to come home. I love you, Monte.

Why oh why....

I was doing SO good on Weight Watchers in January and then came February and I've been slacking. I have no clue what my deal is but I do know that I Can't give up. I have to do this. I'm not happy with myself and I want to be around for a long time to see my kiddos grow up. Tomorrow it's on, I'm starting Weight Watchers and not looking back. I want to go home this summer at my pre-pregnancy weight.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Seriously Slacking....

I've been seriously slacking on my weight watchers. As of tomorrow I am back on track and will do my weekly posts on Wednesdays! Hold me accountable! PLEASE!

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Week 3 on Weight Watchers

This week was much better than last week. I lost the weight I gained and more for a total of -3.2lbs for the week. I've lost a total of -8.8 pounds in 3 weeks! My goal for January was to lose 8lbs! I'm happy with my progress so far!

Friday, January 20, 2012

Week 2 on Weight Watchers

I moved my weigh in date from Tuesdays to Thursdays since I like to use flex points on the weekend. This week I didnt lose, I actually gained +1.4 lbs. Not sure what went wrong cause I never went over my flex points. Hopefully I'll lose this week. I did weigh myself this morning and I was back to last weeks weigh in weight. On to week 3!

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Week 1 on Weight Watchers

So week 1 on weight watchers went really well. I lost a whopping 7 pounds this first week! I can't even believe it myself but I did! = ] I'm only 5 pounds away from the lowest weight I was after giving birth! and 15 away from my pre pregnancy weight! Go me!!

Also, this past week John ended up having his appendix removed. It hadn't burst but was infected and enlarged. We're happy that we caught it in time and he's recovering from his surgery. It's been very hard not having family around to help and taking care of 3 people all by myself.

Monday, January 2, 2012

Weight Loss Journey

So back in 2010 before I conceived Miss Fiona, I lost 35 pounds. During my pregnancy I gained about 45 pounds. I lost all but 9 pounds, but I've gained 12 back during the holidays and since I stopped nursing. So today I'm back on the wagon of doing WW. This isn't a New Years resolution, lit's a lifestyle change. I will track my journey here, like I did before. My goal is to lose 50 pounds before returning to work next August! Check back weekly to see my progress!