On the way to a size 6 ....

I'm down one pant size so far. I am so very happy that I am on my way. I just need to keep my hand out of the cookie jar and my eyes on the prize. Kickboxing on Tuesdays, Zumba Toning on Thursdays, Regular Zumba on Fridays, and in the gym using the weights and equipment in between. If I keep that up each week, then I am a rock star. And I will look like one come next year if I am able to attend my 20 year HS reunion. Has it seriously been that long already? Ouch!

Friends say the darnsest things!

Wow, it has been a long time since my last entry. Not much to say I guess. I had gained some pounds back and didn't really feel much like blogging. But this week I am feeling recharged. I lost close to 4 pounds and it's not the end of the week yet. So granted that I stay on track for 2 more days, I might hit the big 5.
So what was the gravitational pull that lifted me up off the couch, away from my computer, and kept me from sleeping most of the day? A Good Friend!!!!!! A Facebook message, really. Asking me if I still go work out at the Y. This was a friend that I had not seen in almost 2 years. We agreed to go work out on a Tuesday afternoon. I couldn't believe how amazing she looked. So there we were on the treadmill just shooting the breeze, catching up on old times, gossiping about former co-workers when all of a sudden, 90 minutes had passed and I had almost forgotten that I was working out.  She even got me to run a little. I discovered how out of shape I am. It was at this time that this dear friend said something to me that made me realize that I needed to fully commit to making a change in my life. She told me that I had inspired her to lose weight weight and get healthy. Because 2 years ago I had lost 20+ pounds before my wedding day. It feels good to be an inspiration to someone else. It is giving me the fire to go back to that person I was. I just don't want to let her down. But most of all, I don't want to let myself down.
Tuesday afternoons is a Kickboxing class and I have made a commitment to go with her each week. The rest of the week is up to me to get up and go work out.

This photo was taken at my daughter's baptism. I was so disgusted with how I look here. It was a great day and a wonderful happy moment in my daughter's life. But it was a HUGE (no pun intended) wake up call for me.

My Pants still fit!

I haven't really lost a lot in pounds, but I'm sure I've shrunk in inches. I know this because I have a pair of pants that are falling off my behind. This surprises me because I ate nothing but crap this past weekend. I went to Utah to help my husband pack. Since a lot of the kitchen was already packed, cooking was out of the question. We ended up heating pizzas in the oven and eating take out a lot. My husband and I were not together for Valentine's Day this year because he is still in Utah working. So we went out to dinner Saturday night to my favorite place, Wingers. OMG! They have the most delicious wings I have ever tasted. Their Amazing Sauce is ... well .... Amazing! Then day two, Sunday, we promised our son Jason that who ever helps us with the packing and dumping will be treated to pizza or whatever. So we sent Jeff to get Taco Bell. And yes I could have ordered something off the fresco menu, but did I? No! (Slap my hand for that). Day Three (Monday) , departure day back to Idaho. It was Panda Express for lunch before we left Utah. Then when we got into Pocatello, hunger set in again and it was a grilled sourdough burger from Jack n the Box.
So how is it that I managed to go down a pant size and stay that way after a weekend of gluttony? Maybe it was the hard work of sorting, packing, and dumping.

Drive-Thru Blues!

Sure it would be easier to just go to a drive-thru when I am out and about running errands. But keeping my eyes on the end goal keeps me from giving in to temptation. There is a motto that the weight watchers leader from many years ago used to say to us; "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels." Maybe I should write that down and stick it in my wallet. Only it should say "Jack n the Box Tacos don't taste as good as being thin feels", or egg rolls, or cheese burgers, or bacon cheddar potato wedges, or .... OK I better stop now before I decide to throw that whole motto out the window.
Bottom Line: Don't shop while hungry, and maybe take a healthy snack along with me to keep me from ordering those yummy but very fried wing dings from the wal mart deli.

A little better

Since my last blog, new events have happened. I was sick this past week and was unable to work out at all, but I still managed to lose a little bit of weight. Also, even though he is using oxygen, my step dad is doing pretty well right now. One of the people from hospice that comes by to check in on us, brought me some reading material for preparing my daughter for what will come.
My husband has still not found a job here in Idaho Falls, but he will still be coming up permanently at the end of the month. We did our tax return, and will have enough income to last us a little bit while he searches for a job. Wish him luck. He is trying to get into the police department here.
As for me, I am still recovering from my cold, and will continue with my work out routine starting on Monday. Also back to keeping my focus, and losing 30lbs for the pound for pound challenge. I want to lose a total of 60lbs all together but will be happy with 50.  

Curve Balls

Ok, so I guess not having my husband here with me has put some added stress on me. I haven't been making great food choices lately. Ice cream just makes it all feel better. But besides my husband being away, here comes curve ball number two. My step dad had to go into the hospital again because he was feeling weak and passed out. He is home now, and on Hospice care. I know that now it is just a matter of time for him. I'm doing my best to prepare for it, but the hard part will be telling my 7 year old daughter who adores her Papa! She is his little princess.
Let's hope  I can get back on track and have a good weigh in this week. I'm gonna get on www.mytrainerbob.com and get some excellent work out videos!

Bob Harper's Inside Out Method - Squat Thrust with Plyometric Jump Chall...

Biggest Loser

I just pledged 30 lbs for the Biggest Loser's Pound for Pound challenge. Here's how it works: for every pound you lose, Biggest Loser will donate a pound of food to your local food bank. (-1lb on the scale = +1lb of groceries.) Wish me luck!

Harsh Truth

Today I weighed in. Not a happy number. 192 .... Yikes! I am at my biggest I have ever been not including pregnancy. So today was just as any good day to start reclaiming my life back. (Was that a Cliche`? ... eh oh well it's still the truth.) I pulled out my old Weight Watcher's stuff. Sure it's out dated but if it worked then it is sure to work now. I did go over on my points today, but I did order the crispy thin crust from Pizza Hut instead of Pan or Hand Tossed. That has to count for something, right? Besides, I know I will do better tomorrow. I just need to plan my menus better so I can say "no pizza, we are having ____ for dinner tonight." I need to stand up and tell my mom that I will not run errands after a certain time unless it's a drastic need or an emergency. Is it my fault that she goes to bed at 3am and doesn't get up until the afternoon? Not only will I have success in my meals that I eat, but my daughter can have success in going to bed on time. "And the Oscar goes to Victoria for best performance at bedtime." (Roll clip of major temper tantrum and melt down.)
I will not let a little bit of stress cause me to stick my face in a bowl of ice cream.
This week's words to live by: "The road to success is always under construction."