What the *$&%?
Posted by gomariego on March 10th, 2008
What the *$&%? I get on the scale and it’s 202? Hello? I was 199 awhile back. CRAP! Thats what I have to say about that. I’ve not been perfect, I’ve been distracted and busy, I’ve been out to eat and also been to meetings with refreshments (5 sugar cookies with frosting one night) and to a couple “special” dinners…OK, thats not so good, but I really don’t think I should have gained three pounds.
I was PISSED when I got on the scale and saw that number. BUT…I immediately put on my coat and warm clothes and walking shoes and walked HARD and FAST for 30 minutes, outside, in the cold. Did resistance when I got back to the house. Next morning (Sun) daylight savings kicked in, and I got up at 6 am (5 am to my body and I’m not a morning girl) and did 30 minutes hard on the treadmill, followed by lunges squats bicep curls all that good stuff. I was tired but it felt good. Today, really tried to stay OP…tomorrow, scary, lunch meeting where I know we’re having pizza (think I’ll follow Roni’s advice to be prepared and take a veggie tray to add to the offerings) and tomorrow night we’re having family over for my daughters 2 year birthday (on Thursday) since they can’t make it to the official party on Thursday. I’ve got a nutso day tomorrow, lots of photo shoots at the studio, the lunch meeting, then dinner with the family…and I have to have some sort of “cake” so I got cupcakes. 6 little wal mart cupcakes. My kids will love them, I’ll have one, and be done with it. No more “extra cake” around the house for days. Thursday I think I’ll do the same thing. And tomorrow night for dinner, since theres no time to cook, I’m going to crock-pot it with my Italian Soup (see recipie a few blogs ago…amazing!) I hope I can get a workout in tomorrow, but unless I’m up at 6 am, I won’t. Ok…6 am here I come! I’ll say on here I’m going to do it…and tomorrow (or soon) I’ll blog whether I did it or not.
I SOOOOO want to lose weight! I feel frustrated, like I’ve hit a wall, but actually thats not true…I just think I’ve eaten too much recently. Today I’ve done great. I’m back in “weight loss” mode and mindset…not denial. A calorie is a calorie. Those little guys add up if you let ‘em.
Hub and I are approved for our garage loan…exciting! And we’re going to redo the backyard and add a spa (hot tub) also! We’ve picked out the one we want…it’s a chunk of change, but we love hot tubbin….two or three times in our married life (12 years) we’ve lived in places that had hot tubs, and we were in them every night we could be. So I think we’ll love having one…and I’m stoked to turn our backyard (driveway and a little grass at the moment…snow gone, yay!) into a fully fenced yard with all grass other than where the spa will sit…and maybe a patio too…and some patio furniture, so we can BBP outside. I’m so ready for summer, and I’m craving grilled fresh pineapple! I love to grill outdoors…cant wait.
I am a bit nervous about the kids around the hottub, but we’re getting a cover that locks, so that eases my mind a bit. Still have to be vigilant however.
Anyhoo…
I think I need to work harder at this weight loss thing. The work outs yesterday and Saturday were great…and I’m giving up my nightly popcorn and mnm’s…I’m eating fresh grapefruit instead. (which I LOVE) I’m proud of me for not giving up. Hub is doing well too…down 20+ pounds, and starting an exercise program this week. I look forward to the day when we are both HOT for each other just based on looks again! Is that bad? If it is, so be it! I wanna rock his world, baby!
Bye bye.
March 11th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Thanks for your comment. You are going to rock this world!! You just have to keep believing in yourself. When you feel like eating try something else to conquer that addiction. People say try going for a walk, that is bunk!!! Try something else, like turning up the music loud and dancing around your living room or your bed room, it increases the endorphins in a short amount of time, and fends off the craving.
Just another suggestion, avoid sugar at all costs. Sugar creates cravings. If you need to use sugar, try honey or a sweetner instead. 
Oh yeah, and a good substitution for mnm’s is strawberries and Walden farms 0 calorie chocolate syrup!!! The stuff is SO amazing!
March 12th, 2008 at 7:37 am
Honey, let me tell you… I feel your frustration! I have those days where I will get on the scale and see a weight gain of a few pounds and I am like “WHAT, how could that be?” Just stick with it and it will pass just like the other lbs. Just don’t let those cupcakes talk you into eating more than one…
Also, congrats on the garage/backyard! We would love to have a hot tub! (hopefully one day) We always get ‘em when we vacation in cabins in the Smokey Mtns. and they are just wonderful! The lock on the cover is a must though, with kiddos.