Eating is a downfall. I want all the stuff I shouldn't have and then when I give in, I feel guilty about it. I AM going back to Simply Filling foods, I just have to make sure that I don't overeat. It is SO easy to overeat. I just bought groceries the other day so I am not lacking for food. I AM going to do this. I AM going to BLOG this... no sense in paying for something I am not using. I WILL Succeed.
Here is a topic I have been thinking a lot about lately because of all the ads for weight loss programs that are on TV right now. New Years is probably the most profitable times for these companies.. why? Because who doesn't resolve to eat better and get healthy?? I am a bit biased. I will admit that. But that is only because I know why Weight Watchers works. And no, I am not being paid to say any of this, wish I was but alas I am not. I see all the ads for Nutri-System and Jenny Craig.. and sure they work but they also cost you an arm and a leg in the food you have to buy in order to lose said weight. They don't teach you how to cook for yourself or even how to eat in public. So what happens when you are done losing weight? You either continue to spend a fortune on their foods or you go back to regular food and gain it all back because all you've learned is how to eat THEIR food. Again, personal opinion and observation.
That is where Weight Watchers is different. There is no required food to buy, you are taught to eat real food you get at the grocery store. Taught how to make the proper substitutions in order to continue to eat those family favorites and yummy goodies. Taught about proper proportions and even taught how to eat out in public!
I have been using WW since 2001 after the birth of my 3rd son. I successfully lost 20 lbs on the plan. I was forced to stop because I got pregnant again. I resumed after my 4th son and discovered the WW Nursing Moms program. Here I thought I wouldn't be able to actively do WW until I was done nursing, which could have been at least a year. I lost 37 lbs in 6 months that time and stopped because.. yep, you guessed it. I got pregnant again. Are we seeing a trend here? Trust me.. it ends here lol. After my 5th son, I lost 25 lbs. I was thinner to start and didn't gain a lot of weight during my pregnancy. I had about 35 to lose. The only reason I stopped losing was my own fault.. no fault of the program. I got very depressed and lazy and I went temporarily insane for a minute. I have been back on plan for 10 months now and feeling SO much better. I never ever plan to stray. I am excited to make my long term goal and I have a lot to look forward to when I do.
So there you have it. My 2 cents for whatever it's worth:)
I was thinking I should try to get this thing going again. There's not a whole lot going on over here. The kids are getting ready to let out for school.. last day is Friday.
Recently, I got the oppurtunity to help Shelly set up her Zen Cart store, Pink Punk Boutique.
In exchange, she made me some goodies! She made me a clutch purse and a camera strap for my DSLR. The clutch I will be using when I go to a friend's wedding next month. Ipicked fabric that will match what I am wearing and the camera strap.. well, it's just plain CUTE! She just posted pics of the finished product. I can't wait to get my hands on them.
I'm sitting here plotting my next few purchases because this woman is just so darn talented and I like cute stuff! Yeah I know, I'm easy. I know that I want a tote bag, because I found a fabric that is just SO me that I have to have it on something. And now, I'm being enabled into buying a wallet.. which I actually do need.
But seriously, if you love pretty fabric and purses.. go, scratch that. RUN over to Shelly's site and register in the store. Tell her I sent you.
Remember not too long ago I was teasing you guys with the knowledge that I planned on doing something new and fun to my hair for my Reno trip?
Well, not only did my supplies arrive today but today is also "Step One" day.
What is "Step One" Day? Well, Step One is dying my hair back to my natural hair color *gasp*, I know! Something, I never thought I'd do. I haven't had my natural haircolor in at least 16 years. But, never fear.. this won't be lasting very long. I just needed a dark one color base for my new doo.
What color is it you ask? It's called Dark Golden Brown.
I look ever so lovely right now. I didn't have a shower cap at home and I couldn't find any at the store so I have resorted to the plastic from the toilet paper 4-pack that I bought. Are you imagining it? Isn't it beautiful? And no, you're not getting any photos.
While I was at the store, I saw that they were selling Alli diet pills. I personally can't take diet pills because most of them interfere with my seizure medication but since this one came out I wondered if it actually worked for people and if so, how well? I looked into diet pill reviews but I really like to hear and see real life testimonials.
Anyone out there taken Alli?
This time of night is really not my favorite.It's late, I'm watching my favorite shows but yet I have this compulsion to eat. I'm not really hungry, I just cannot stop thinking about food!
I've battled with my weight for a really long time now. I thought at one point that I had it under control. I had lost a lot of weight healthfully and naturally and after the birth of my last baby I thought I would just do it again and everything would be great. Well, with all my best intentions it took me nearly 2 years to finally start seeing some results. I'm sure my metabolism was thrown for a loop. I had 3 babies in 3 years, breastfed them, lost the weight.. the cycle continues.
In the past I tried numerous things like weight loss pills, counting, watching my portions. I am just finding it so hard to not go nuts at bedtime. I'd love to be able to ignore it but I don't seem to be able to, in fact that is why I am here right now. Just something to keep my hands busy.
So, if you're a late night snacker like me.. how do you keep yourself from over doing it at night?
Right now, I'm going to try some fruit.
This is not going well at all. I have had the hardest time this go round and I'm not sure why. I used to be so motivated and now I'm just not. I think alot if it is that it's coming off very slowly no matter how well I stay on program. It's very discouraging actually. I think I got spoiled by how fast it came off the time before. But I will keep trying. I need to make some chocolate bran muffins to kick it into gear. These are THE best muffiins ever. You hear Bran and think "Eww woodchips" but seriously these are so full of chocolate, you'll never notice the bran. Well ok.. you'll notice the bran but you sure won't taste it! It's like having a colon cleanse, but it tastes good.
Here is the recipe.
Chocolate Bran Muffins- makes 20-24 muffins: 3 WW points.
Directions:
Combine water, baking powder, and cereal in a large mixing bowl and let sit for 5-10 minutes. The mushier the better. Mix in brownie mix, stir til well mixed and fold in chocolate chips. Divide into muffin cups, about 1/4-1/3 cup of batter each. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
These also freeze and reheat really well. Just warn anyone about the bran before they eat and don't let he kids have them!
Enjoy!
Did you know that most women these days don't truely know what their breast size is? Now, if you regularly go in for fittings every time you bra shop, then this statement isn't for you but most women don't know.
I actually do know, but does that stop me from wearing the wrong size? Not really. Why? I don't know, I guess becuase I recently spent a large sum on brand new bras after losing a bunch of weight. I do however, have a select few that are the right size and I wear them religiously.
Just for the fun of it, I like to shop for things I want but can't nessecarily buy right this second. I fully intend to buy these things, just very slowly. So, today I was "window" shopping for bras.
Did you know, according to this article here, that all women should have "at a minimum three: One to wear, one in the wash and one on standby. Then add more so that you have seven to 10 bras that fit well and you can wear regularly." Very informative article by the way.
Back to the bra shopping, I don't really do my "shopping" in one specific store, I like to shop around. So today, I stumbled across a brand called Prima Donna Bras. Very interesting site. It has lots of information on the history of lingerie, anything and everything you ever wanted to know about underwear.
This bra in particular caught me eye, what can I say I like pretty things.
Isn't it pretty? I thought so too.I love that this site caters to plus size bra-wearers, not alot do so it's nice when you find really pretty and sexy undergarments in your size!I'm going to keep on perusing and maybe find some new stuff.
Have a great night!
Well, I am still going at it. Although the weight is lingering longer than I'd like it to. It was so much easier to lose consistantly when I had someone sucking all the calories out of my body, literally! Hehe.
I did lose this week though, just a little. I've been thinking I might re-introduce some exercise into my routine to see if that helps. I can't seem to locate my old Walk Away The Pounds dvd's though. Kids have been using em as frisbees everytime I turn my back.
We do have a little gym here at the apartments. It's not much though. They have a couple of treadmills, a stairclimber, a bike, and some free weights. I can do the treadmill but not very fast and not for extended periods of time because of my knees. I have an old injury that flares up if I put too much pressure on it. I do what I can though.
I guess we'll see what happens next week. Wish me luck!
Just some random things to report this week. I just can't believe that the work week is almost over! It seems like it went by awfully fast.
I have been working on some new element packs for the store and also trying to keep the kids out of too much trouble. This morning they were trying to suck salt through the shaker lid (again!), not sure why though. I mean salt doesn't really taste all the great. Then they dumped the pepper into the sink. Daddy's not going to be too happy about that. I wish they had done it the other day since I just went grocery shopping yesterday.
Speaking of shopping, I got a little sidetraked on the Weight Watcher front but I am now back on track. Tonight we are going to have pork sirloin chops and mashed potatoes for dinner. I have been cooking up a storm with all my new stuff and my 13 year old, Kyle has become obsessed with setting the table for dinner. It's all because he has been into napkin folding. He sets the table up all fancy like a restaraunt. Hey, he's willingly setting the table, I am not going to complain!
A friend of mine hooked me up with this cool site called Smorty.com. It is a paid blogging website. It doesn't cost anything to join either and they pay out weekly via Paypal. Pretty cool for us stay at home moms, get paid to blog, something most of us do anyway!
So that has been my day so far.. hope yours was just as fabulous!
I didn't want to say anything right away because I wasn't sure that I would actually stick with it this time but it's been a few weeks and I am feeling more confident. I am back on Weight Watchers. There I said it.
This time I have my awesome buddy Bobbie to help keep me on track. This is our 3rd week OP (on program) and I am down 3 lbs so far. YAY! I made some 5 can soup today. I love this stuff, it's really filling and helps me get my water in.
I do have a challenge up ahead.. Dan's birthday is on Thursday.. which means cake. We'll be having chili and cornbread muffins for dinner. I am making him a lemon cake w/ cream cheese frosting. Hmmmmm. I am making the cake the lighter way.. applesauce in place of the oil and egg whites instead of whole eggs so it shouldn't be too bad. I did buy lemon pudding to do the filling with too.
Now on to business! I have some special stuff for y'all this week. I can't tell ya about it just yet, but believe you me.. it will be well worth the wait! I am so excited.. I'm nearly bursting at the seams. Here's a little hint... *Friday*
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