I may not be blogging here much longer. I’ve opened a new blog at http://bwitchd13.blogspot.com since I’m not really good at keeping up my blog here, I know it’ll be even harder to keep up 2 blogs. But you can catch me over there if you wish. Thanks for reading and keeping up with me, and all the support!!!

It has been such a loooong time since I posted last, and I’m sorry to those who actually read my site. After many months of what I am going to call my “winter blues” (not that I was depressed or anything, just really unmotivated), I finally kicked it, I think. Last week at weigh in I lost 4 pounds. The first significant weight loss since November. As I was EXTREMELY happy, and felt this is it! Spring is here and I am more motivated, I can feel good about getting back to exercise (which I haven’t done since, hmmm, last July). However, I digress. This weekend was your typical disaster. I ate all the wrong things, and without thinking about it first. I didn’t journal all weekend, and now I’m sitting here with this whoa is me attitude.

However, I didn’t exercise BUT I did clean up my exercise space, so that I can. My daughters room is where I exercise, and a few weeks ago I decided I was going to paint her room, and try to move things around and reorganize. Well that didn’t work out too well, the shelving system I bought wasn’t feasible to her room. So the room has remained a disaster since. Even though I kept saying I was going to start exercising again, I really couldn’t until I cleaned up her room. So Friday, I went and bought a new shelving system, one that works, and completely cleaned her room, including throwing away a ton of old toys and such. So now I have a clean place to exercise. BUT this weekend was definitely not conducive to exercise time. And tonight immediately after work I have class, so my goal is to exercise tomorrow. 1 day is better than no days, right? Starting slowly and getting back into the groove. During the semester my time gets a little away from me, with working full time and classes, and homework, it’s really hard to find the time. But that’s no excuse!

Now, I have probably totally destroyed my beautiful weight loss from last week. But it’s a new day, and Thursday starts my new week, so we will make sure we try extra hard next week, with at LEAST 2 days of exercise!

I have only 11 pounds to go to reach my goal, however, looking at myself, I really don’t think 11 pounds is going to do it. I think I am becoming obsessed. Almost like eating disorder obsessed. I know I look a thousand times better than I ever have before. And losing 100 pounds is no easy feat. But I look at myself, and pick myself apart. Look at those thighs, they’re disgusting, or that stomach, you’ll never look good in a bathing suit. Don’t ever take your clothes off, you’re gross. Do you know what I mean? I think I need a shrink to help me accept myself and the wonderful things I’ve done for myself!

Well that’s all for now, I should actually do some work!

Well it wasn’t the 3 pounds that my scale read, but I knew that was going to happen. But I did lose 1.8! That feels great! Like I said I completely revamped my food choices, and that seemed to help. I knew, but rediscovered, that I am a carb whore. And analyzing my food that I eat during the day I noticed that I ate them all day. Cereal for breakfast, granola bar for snack, sandwich and chips for lunch, 100 cal snack pack for afternoon snack, and pasta for dinner.

The good health guidelines are there for a reason, and they work! I decided to change my food and still eat my cereal for breakfast with my banana, then my granola bar, but then yogurt and granola for lunch, a hard boiled egg white, a cheese stick, an apple, and a cup of grapes. Then whatever with a veggie and salad for dinner. Oh and a few cashews, with mini chocolate morsels and wasabi peas for a snack in there too. Dessert some ice cream (Breyers Free), gotta have my ice cream, no matter how cold it is outside.

So now, after 4 months of “maintaining” (but not trying to) I FINALLY am continually losing. 14 pounds to go and hopefully it’ll keep going. I am definitely enthusiastic about my renewed motivation and losing! I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it!  LOL

I’m saddened to know that the people who read my blog (and by the way, Thank You!) don’t feel the need to help a very good charity! Everyone knows or has heard of someone who has had a child born prematurely. The March of Dimes is a wonderful organization there to help give us all healthy babies.

Now, of course, you are not by any means obligated to donate. But just think of what your few dollars could do to help someone’s (or your own) child that is born too early.

Every dollar counts! Yes and I mean that whole heartedly, even a dollar donation could make a difference.

So PLEASE, sponsor me and the March of Dimes!

Now, on to another note. I weighed myself again today, on my own scale (and I’m beginning to LOVE my scale) and it now says I am down 3 pounds! Now I don’t really believe this, but that would be utterly FANTASTIC!

I have been trying really hard this week. I have bought all different foods than I normally do! And I have been eating quite a few fruits and veggies, a heck of a lot more than I normally do. This morning I had a banana, an apple, and a cup of grapes. This evening some corn. That’s quite a feat for me.

Now I haven’t quite gotten on the exercise train yet. I’m still feeling really run down. But not as bad as last week. So I think that my thyroid medicine being off WAS my problem! Hopefully in another week or two I’ll be feeling 100% again.

School’s been a little demanding but that’s to be expected. But just another wrinkle in my time!

That’s all for now… have a good night!

I’m feeling really good about the past few days, and after grocery shopping today, the days to come. With the exception of today, chinese food…I had wonton egg drop soup (not so bad, point wise), but then I had a few of my daughter’s sweet & sour chicken. That was ‘Linner”, then for dinner, we reheated the same food, and again ate the same stuff. Maybe it won’t be so bad. We’ll see.

Weigh in probably won’t be that great, because TOM is in town. But I’m hopeful that my scale here will be in sync with the scale at WW, which means I lost like 2 pounds. Wouldn’t that be nice!!

I found these wonderful little treats ( although some may not be interested at all). I was at Wawa on Friday getting cigarettes, and as I was grabbing a banana I noticed these new pretzels. Whole grain, pumpernickel rye pretzels! I LOVE pumpernickel, so I HAD to try these! I opened them as soon as I got in the car, and they were super fantastic!

Ok, well, I’m tired and my contacts are so dry I think I may have to surgically remove them. Night!

I’ve been in a rut for quite a while now. I said before that I think my subconscious is sabotaging my weight loss. It’s like subconsciously my body says that I’ve lost enough and I’m doing well. But I still want to lose more. The problem is that I’m not getting anywhere.

I have reassessed my motivation, and the whole reason I came to WW, and I’m not eating badly or anything. But I’m really not TRYING that hard to keep going. It’s like I’m doing great at maintaining, I’ve been this weight since November, actually October I think.

It’s only 15 more pounds that I want to lose, but I can’t figure out how to get my butt in gear, and do it RIGHT!

I can ask for suggestions, but for some reason, I just don’t follow it. There are days I KNOW I’m over, but I keep eating. Granted it’s not BAD food, it’s a hell of a lot better than pre-WW.

I don’t know, I’m rambling. What do ya’ll think?

Please be sure to scroll down and read previous post.

I’m getting bored posting my plain and boring whinings about my NON-weight loss.

Found another MEME, thanks to Swizzlepop:

A - Age: 30
B – Bed size: Queen
C - Chores you hate: Dishes, absolutely despise (sp?) them
D - Dessert you love: cannoli
E - Essential start your day item: water
F - Favourite actor(s): Johnny Depp, Bruce Willis, Vin Diesel, Denzel Washington
G - Gold or Silver: Silver
H - Height: 5′6.5″
I - Instruments you play: none
J - Job title: Graphic Designer (and full time Biotechnology student)
K - Kids: one day
L - Living arrangements: Rent a 2bdrm apartment in the south side of city
M - My name is: Kristy
N - Nicknames: REALLY don’t want to go there - my sisters call me Krust (don’t ask!)
O - Overnight hospital stay: Tonsilectomy when I was 10
P - Pet Peeve:  Stupid, ignorant people
Q - Favourite quote:  ?
R - Right or left handed: Right
S - Siblings: 1 older sister, 1 younger sister, 2 younger brothers
T - Time you woke up today: 7:10 am
U - Unique habit: ?
V - Vegetable you hate: brussel sprouts! YUCK!
W - Wishing for:  making goal by June
X - X-rays you’ve had: Teeth, chest, ankle, back, knee
Y - Yummy food you make: everything, yes I’m that confident in my cooking!
Z - Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Now you know my ABC’s … Tell me yours

Hi Ya’ll…

Well, it’s that time of year again. I am participating in March for Babies because I believe in the March of Dimes mission to save babies. Please support my fundraising efforts by sponsoring me in March for Babies today. This year the walk is on April 27, 2008, at Walter’s Park in Phillipsburg, NJ. The walk is 6 miles.
 
Contributing to my march online is fast, easy and secure. You can donate directly from my personal webpage with a credit/debit card or PayPal. 

Just click the appropriate box on my webpage http://www.marchforbabies.org/kayel8ch.

If you prefer, I can also accept cash or check, you can send checks to me at: High Bridge Printing & Graphics, c/o Kristy Hoadley, 2005 Route 31, Clinton, NJ 08809.

Make checks payable to March of Dimes.

The money we raise helps save premature and sick babies. The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Premature birth is the #1 cause of newborn death and the biggest threat to babies’ health today, and through March for Babies, the March of Dimes is funding important research to find out why premature birth happens and what can be done to prevent it.

I’ve joined with millions of compassionate people across the country who support March for Babies each year. Won’t you please help me in this worthy cause? Visit my webpage and sponsor me in the march that saves babies!

http://www.marchforbabies.org/kayel8ch

With your support, there’s hope! Thanks for your help!

Kristy

Do you like blue cheese? Yes, on hot wings 

Have you ever smoked heroin? no way

Do you own a gun? nope

What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? That’s a really annoying commercial - WHERE IS THERE A SONIC AROUND HERE!?!?!?!

Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? nah, I’m there too often

What do you think of hot dogs? LOVE THEM!

Favorite Christmas movie? A Christmas Story

What do you prefer to drink in the morning? My fake crystal light - cherry! YUMM

Can you do push ups? YES, but not many

Why is there a missing questions here??

What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding rings! Then my watch.

Favorite hobby? Don’t have time for one!

Another missing question, whoever came up with this one can’t count!

Do you have A.D.D.? No, I’m a pretty focused person.

What’s one trait you hate about yourself? Nothing really, I’m nearly perfect!

Middle name? Leigh

Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment… Is it time to go home yet? I’m hungry! I’m SOOO tired!

Name 3 things you bought today… Nada!

Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Water, cherry crystal light, diet pepsi (sometimes)

Current worry? Nothing, everything is pretty good. I don’t stress myself out worrying about things, it’ll all work out eventually.

Current hate right now? People who say they CAN’T do something!

Favorite place to be? Not here…

How did you bring in the New Year? At home with my husband and my cousin, with the kids.

Where would you like to go? Italy

Name three people who will complete this? I know a few community members will pick up on it!

Do you own slippers? Yes , my husband even warms them up for me, he puts them on for a few minutes, then brings them over and puts them on my feet for me. So sweet, ain’t he??

What shirt are you wearing? A white tank from Old Navy, a striped button down shirt from Old Navy and a sweater vest from American Eagle.

Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? HELL NO!

Can you whistle? Yes

Favorite color? Orange, burgundy, and there’s more, I really don’t have ONE favorite.

Would you be a pirate? Uh, NO!

What songs do you sing in the shower? I don’t sing in the shower

Favorite girl’s name? I’m kind of torn, but right now it’s Oliviah Layne

Favorite boy’s name? I have two: Chase Robert & Cooper Lukas,

What’s in your pocket right now? Nothing

Last person that made you laugh? My friend Carla

Best bed sheets as a child? New Kids on the Block, Baby!

Worst injury you’ve ever had? Slipped disk in my back, could walk for 4 days.

Do you love where you live? Love? No. But I deal! I’d rather be back down South!

How many TVs do you have in your house? 4. One in our bedroom, Daughters bedroom, living room, and kitchen.

Who is your loudest friend? Definitely Me.

How many dogs do you have? Cats? 2 Cats, Thora and Shadow (I didn’t name her).

Does someone have a crush on you? Who cares I’m married

What is your favorite book(s)? And I Don’t Want to Live This Life 

What is your favorite candy? Anything with peanut butter in it.

Favorite Sports Team? Philly’s and Eagles

What song do you want played at your funeral? Do they even play songs at funerals?

What were you doing 12 AM last night? Sleeping, DUH!

What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Shit, what time time is it? Am I up on time?

One of my AWESOME customers comes in today bearing gifts (she always does; she has MS and survived cancer and is always happy and FUNNY like there is no tomorrow)! Anyway, she comes in with an armful of jeans for me, and plops down this box of munchkins on the counter. She says, “Don’t hate me! They didn’t have any reduced fat muffins so I brought you munchkins! You know I can’t come in empty handed!”

I tell her she’s evil, and proceed to eat them. 8 of them to be exact. Now, for those of you who don’t know, 4 chocolate glazed munchkins is 7 points. And I had 8! That’s 14 of my 22 points. What Carla doesn’t know is that munchkins are one of my trigger foods, I just can’t say no!

Once I went online to D&D’s and found out how much those munchkins put me back for, I looked at everything to see what is there I can have. So I came up with a french creuller (sp?) it’s only 3 points. And the vanilla latte lite, is no points.

So I emailed Carla and told her that the next time she feels like bringing me something from D&D to bring me a crueller and lite latte.

However, now, I feel I have just destroyed all my efforts for the week by being weak and giving in and eating those munchkins. I only had like 21 weekly points left, now I have 6 and already am over for my day. It’s only 4 pm, I still have to eat dinner.

DAMN those evil munchkins!!!!!