Kim’s Journey to a Healthier Place

Last night I weighed in at WW for the first time in a month, and I maintained. I’m pretty stoked about this considering the month I’ve had. My morning bathroom scale WI’s have gone from 159-170 lbs during the month of April, so I’d have to say I’m all right with it averaging out to maintenance. HOWEVER… I would still like to lose those pesky 17 pounds. I’m supposed to be meeting with friends for an unofficial 10th year class reunion in June. I’ve got some work to do, baby!

So I’ve been watching what I eat and exercising more this week. I lost 5 pounds. Before you get all excited and hysterical, just remember that for those of us that lose it easily, we gain it easily. I mean it can be gained in a matter of a couple days. However…. I am happy about it since I’ve been trying to find a little more wiggle room with my clothes for this trip to San Antonio. I still need a few more to be back at my -50 pound mark and comfortable in my clothes, but I’m working on it. Like I mentioned a few days ago, I’ve been battling staying OP. I’ll lose 5-10 lbs, gain 5-10 lbs. Although it feels like lately I’m not losing everything that I gain!

Tomorrow we fly out. I’m super excited and will share how it all went on Monday.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

I didn’t really gain at Christmas; it was the month or so after. January was my weak point! I know, it’s strange, but the extra pounds are now off. My home scale got back up to a scary 165.5 during January/early February. I weighed in at WW at 157.0 last night.  Go Me! Back to the -50 pounds!

At WI, I maintained. Last week I did soooo well being OP, journaling, and exercising. Maybe next week the scale will budge. I really think that the new meds and weight training may have something to do with it. I’ve notice too though, that a lot of times my actions don’t show up until the following week. So chances are, my good week will show up next week on the scale. (Same thing goes if I have a bad week.) That’s fine with me as long as we’re not going in the wrong direction!

I didn’t binge yesterday! The 2 snack size candy bars did it. They even gave me a boost at the gym, and I worked really hard. Blogging about it and writing the words out, “I WILL NOT BINGE TODAY!” really did the trick. I just needed to turn my attitude around and get focused. I was so happy that I turned those cravings around yesterday!

Flex remaining: 33

At WI Last night I met the requirements for Weight Watchers Lifetime Membership! I can’t believe it! I still have a few more pounds I’d like to drop, but I’m in no hurry. I wanted my goal weight for Weight Watchers (160 lbs) to be realistic for me. Being that I’ve never been this size/weight before (except for maybe when I was 8 years old) I figured setting my goal on the high end would be the best option for me. I’m glad I did, being that my body is reacting to the weight loss in a somewhat negative manner. (If you haven’t read previous entries, I’ve been fainting due to low blood pressure. My body is still trying to readjust to the new body!) So this is good. I can maintain here for a little while until things settle down, but I won’t have to pay for the meetings anymore. Yipee! I did it!

Thanks to those of you who commented on yesterday’s post. I really appreciate your support. What a wonderful community of people!

I’m pleased to announce that I maintained this week. I succeeded in my goal of maintaining or having no more than a one pound loss. AND… I’m starting the year off with a 50 pound loss from last year! The secret to successfully not losing weight this week? hee hee … I didn’t journal and ate pretty much everything I wanted, but with some moderation. I’m really taking my time getting back on the wagon, but that’s okay. I still don’t feel I’m overdoing it, and I’m still going to the gym a couple/three days a week. Next week’s WI I’d like to have a little loss and be a little more in control.

Is that what all of this boils down to? Being in CONTROL? I think for me it is. Several times over the holidays I found myself entering the eating frenzy… the feeling I get when I binge. I get a little light headed. my pulse increases, and my hands start grabbing at any food around me and start stuffing my face. I’ve gotten a lot better of recognizing this pattern and the feelings associated with it so now I can stop myself and you guessed it, regain CONTROL. Hmm…. another realization regarding my eating habits thanks to making myself blog. You’ve gotta love this weight loss tool!

I gained 2 pounds this week! Rock on! (If you’re confused, read my last 2 posts.)

Okay, next week I’d rather maintain or have a small loss. I don’t think gaining every week is the answer. But for eating everything, I mean EVERYTHING X 2, I wanted for 3 solid days (Sun.-Tues.), +2 pounds isn’t too bad.

Happy Weigh Ins!

Just a quick post. Last night was WI and I lost a pound. Not too shabby. This week will be a real challenge, but I’m okay with having lost 50 pounds by the first week of the New Year, even if the road is a little bumpy between now and then. Have a great day everyone!

Side note to self: I did binge last night after WI. Not my best moments… *sigh* Hopefully I can get to the gym tonight to redeem myself. I’m okay with eating the extra roll or going out for ice cream with the husband, but binging is NOT okay! It’s mindless!

I lost another pound this week! I’m not sure how with being off the wagon part of the week, but maybe it’s just the accumulation of good habits for the past 6 months. Let’s just hope it doesn’t come back to haunt me at next week’s WI! (c: With my meetings being on Tuesday nights, I’m going to have to rearrange my WI’s thanks to Christmas and New Year’s Day. I think I’ll go to my leader’s Thursday night classes those weeks if she still holds them those weeks. I really want to get through this maintenance phase and move on to Lifetime. Plus this is the time of year that I need the meetings the most to keep me motivated! Missing 2 weeks in a row during the heat of the holidays is not an option I want to consider! It’s always been a scary month for me, but I’m doing okay so far. I just want the support system available.

I’ve notice that a lot of blogging folks that weigh in at meetings go by tenths of a pound (ex- 150.3 lbs). I find it interesting that the scale at our meetings measure tenths of a pound, but our leader chooses to round down to the nearest half pound. I think it’s MUCH LESS STRESSFUL this way. I don’t like the idea of accounting for every tenth of a pound of water that’s still sitting in my bladder. Any of you have a preference one way or the other?

I did it! I hit my WW goal tonight! I was up +0.5 from my unofficial at-home WI last week, but WHO CARES?! I’m at “goal.” (My personal goal is still 13 lbs away.) The 6 week count down now begins, and then I’ll be lifetime and not have to pay! WOO-HOO!!