I'm ready....Let's go!!!

OK, I'm ready in the head to get this flipping weight back off and be able to put on a pair of jeans and t-shirt and walk out the door, without belly bulge!!! How many times have I started over??? Ugh!!!
So this morning my weight was 140.8. I had a very "filling" last few days;) I am ready, I will be successful, I can do this....AGAIN:(

I leave for Georgia 3 weeks from today and I want to be back down to 135. That's 5.8 lbs in 3 weeks. It won't be easy, especially because of my Yo-Yo dieting, but I know I will be close!

Today started the 4th week of me being back to Zumba and I feel better already. I need to add some extra workouts in, so I have to be creative.

My goals for today are to eat within the BFC guidelines, to clean out my closet and make up drawer, and to do something else physical. I am also going to try and cut down on my news watching. That may be the hardest thing of all!

Life changes again at our house. My husband resigned from his job effective April 5th. He had several re sets of stores coming up and he knew physically that he simply couldn't do it. He recently hurt his back again and just finished up with physical therapy. When he came home and told me the Dr. thought maybe he should look for a different job, I certainly didn't know it meant now. I have to say it was quite a shock, but he is a smart man and I trust him. I actually look forward to having him around again:) We have enough hotel points saved up for 2 weeks in Hawaii, so that's exciting. That's looking at the bright side:)

I agree with Rosalie's blog today that said that if you do stop in to read and leave a quick comment it is appreciated. I know I am blogging for me too, and because it helps to keep me focused. I do know that I read a lot of different blogs for entertainment value and I don't comment on theirs...so I am guilty of being a blog reader/no commenter:) On another note, does anyone know how to "unfollow" someone?

Wish me luck, it's 11:34 and I have been a good girl so far!

Love this:)

Blessings and happy scales:)

We have to "love it" to live it! Me:)

I was just responding to Kim's post and I finished my thought with those words. I really believe it! I think the people that have success in any weight loss plan find a way to eat the foods they "love" so they never feel deprived or unhappy. It's a process, you have to break up with some of your loves, but you still get to keep some of your loves too. I have told people that ask me about the plan  to tell me their 10 favorite foods and we can see if there is a way to incorporate them into the BFC. If their top 10 are desserts, obviously it is not the plan for them. Mine was bacon, pizza, hamburgers, potatoes, hot dogs, etc. I can eat them all, I just adjusted how I eat the, how often I eat them, etc. Like Dawn and her chocolate and Rosalie and her treats. There is usually a way to make and healthy eating plan fun and not dreadful. I feel good about the future of what I can and can not eat. I can maintain this lifestyle without feeling deprived forever. UNFORTUNATELY, I keep having to relearn my good habits!!!

My loves:) My oldest son Grant on the right, daughter in law left and Cy with me:)
He had 2 wins/2 losses and got 4th place. 

I am up to my highest in a long time, 141. UGH!!! I would feel worse if nothing fit and my face was really full again (although that really does help my wrinkles) I think it has to do with Zumba. I am ravenous when I get home, and I let it be a reason that I over eat. I decided that I would concentrate on 1 thing at a time so when I started back 3 short weeks ago, I started eating crazy too. As of yesterday I ate out 5 days in a row!!! 5 days!!! Pizza Hut, Azteca Mexican, 5 Guys Burgers, Taco Time, and finally yesterday Teriyaki rice bowl. I am staying home today! I did however start eating spinach again and cutting back on carbs when I am home.  My sugars are always good, but my carbs???? Let's just say I need some work:) Obviously I am not into high quality cuisine:) I am very proud of returning to Zumba and I actually feel like I am back in the groove. I did not die today! It takes about 2 hours for my face to go from bright red to natural, but that's  a good thing.

Konner! I get to see him in about 3 1/2 weeks:)

I just want everyone to know that I really do cherish our little blogging community! I really feel like I am connected, even when I am bad, I know I have a reason to carry on! Thank you to all of you:)
Blessings and happy scales!!!

BACK UP:(

I am back up in my weight, but not in my measurements, so I am blaming it on getting back into Zumba! Or, that is what I am telling myself. Here's a pic of the girls at Zumba today. This old girl obviously missed the "wear green" message on facebook! I also look extremely chubby in my hot pink, and I usually wear black!!! At least I got in the picture, a lot of the older girls wouldn't get in. Whatever!!! You are only as old as you feel. My husband asked me on the phone last night when I was going to be 18. I think it was an insult;)

I will be honest in admitting that I have been in a food "free for all" and I am wondering if it has to do with the Atkins indulgence bars. I have had one EVERY day! I was going to save them for special occasions, but I end up craving them. Salty things too, lots of salt:( Bad K!!! I have always been of the notion that I needed to get rid of my "sweet tooth" and those bars brought it back big time. They are only 130 calories/6 fiber and 1 sugar, but EVERY DAY??? Note to self....DON'T buy them again!

I am not Catholic, but I just watched the new Pope and it was very inspirational. I also watched the first 2 episodes of The Bible and loved it. My heart is full and my Blessings are many.

So, in closing.....I hope no one is being like me right now!!!
Blessings and happy scales.....

BFC 2 year anniversary! Woot:)

Well hello my little ladybugs:) (Nicki Minaj on American Idol) I am 2 years into my life changing plan, that for the most part, has been amazingly easy to live with. I fall, get up, fall, get up, "etc. etc. etc". (The King and I) But here I am, still blogging, still feeling in good, and most importantly, still keeping most of the weight off!
So I started at 165.4 lbs on March 7, 2011 and today I weigh 138.3.....yes, I "fell" again! I love me some carbs!!!! After my flu I got back to 135, but I have eaten myself well for the last few weeks;) What is funny about my weight now is that for YEARS, I would have given my eye teeth to be in the 130's. So what's good enough? Well it isn't my weight really, it's my waist measurement. This 3-5 lbs, since I am only 5'3" is almost a full size in clothes because it goes right to my waist line. That's how I know the BELLY FAT CURE works....when I gain by eating bad, I gain in my tummy! And then it makes my pants too tight and my fat roll comes back in force....UGH!!!

I am happy to say that I did go back to Zumba Monday and today. I feel GOOD about that. If I can whittle the inch on my waist away with exercise, I would be happy.

Here's some things I have learned:

You can never go back to eating the way you used to....(Rosalie Haggins)
Calories do matter for me. When I eat too many, I gain, no matter how "clean" I am eating.
I don't snack and that saves me 100's of calories a day, I eat 3 good meals and if I eat a treat, it is with my last meal or within a 1/2 hour.
I rarely, very rarely eat past 7 (Rosalie)
I eat a LOT of eggs. Poached, scrambled and mostly with bacon
I LOVE bacon~
I eat Spinach, that's a HUGE change for me since I managed to avoid it my first 54 years!
I could not live with wheat bread and I am back to the bad white stuff:(
I do eat potatoes, they don't seem to ruin me.
I do eat more fruit now that I am basically at goal than I did when I started.
I rarely and I mean RARELY cave and eat a sugar treat. I have no desire. I have given myself permission when I am on vacation or if it is a lemon bar or coffee cake. Seriously in social situations, how often are those offered?
I eat my favorite foods, just less!
When I eat a burger I only eat 1 side of the bun.
When I eat pizza, I pile all the toppings on 2 slices.

There are a million changes I have made, all for the better! My health is great, and I am very excited to share something amazing! I have been on anti depressants of some sort for over 25 years and I have weened myself off and now I only take my thyroid med and blood pressure med. HOW FREAKING EXCITING IS THAT? I do not think they are bad for you, I needed them....BELIEVE me when I say that, but I knew that my life has changed a lot and I wanted to try without. I will go back on them if the darkness reappears.
So my greatest wish is for us to all stay buddies, and our lives to continue to be focused on staying healthy:)
Blessings and Happy Scales....