148.5 Slowly moving down....

I wanted to share some challenges and successes for the week with someone, anyone??? Just kidding :)
Anyhoo....

We celebrated my little sister's 50th birthday at her nursing home on Monday. I made the mistake??? of getting her a small cake from the bakery that we purchased my daughter's wedding cake from. OMG! I had already prepared myself that I could have a bite or two, but I have NEVER tasted anything so good, or so full of memories. I honestly could have eaten a sheet cake. Thank goodness it served 4 of us, and I just ate a bit, but oh did I enjoy it. I was nervous that it would send my body into sugar cravings, but it really didn't, and I got back on track on Tuesday. Today I got home from Zumba and I was ravenously hungry, and I'm not kidding, ravenous! I had some Olive Garden leftovers in the freezer that I reheated and it calmed the storm. Hubby offered to go get pizza for dinner tonight and I said no.....NO????? What????? We had BBQ steaks and I had spinach with some cucumber and celery. (choked it down) That is HUGE!

We went to my grandson's baseball game last night and had eaten Arby's, so I figured I would be good today. I only eat the bottom bun, and about 10 curly fries. I am losing very slowly, but I don't feel in the least bit deprived.....so far!!!

Zumba 3x this week is a huge plus too. I found out today that they are redoing the gym floor again 2 weeks before I leave for Georgia and my new granddaughter. That means no Zumba for at least a month. Will I do something else? Let's hope!

Did I mention that my DIL is also preggers? She wanted to wait until 12 weeks to tell anyone and she is about 13 weeks! I am going to have 6 grandchildren!!! Just typing it made me sigh with happiness :)

I hope everyone is well and happy :) Blessings and happy scales...........

Aren't they the cutest ever?

Blessed!

3rd year of baseball and it's so fun!!!

149.2 Finally a drop :)

I am still chugging away at BFC and I finally feel like I am in the groove. It feels good, I feel good. Just about the time I get the weight back down, I will be headed off to Georgia for my new granddaughter...and then.....
I will start all over again......................................................

I went to yet another new girl to have my hair done today, she is 25, and my hair looks like a 25 year old. I love the cut, like the top color, but the bottom is dark, dark brown. I sent a pic to my daughter and she said that she didn't want to hurt my feelers, but I needed it fixed. Honestly????? I was there for 3 1/2 hours!!!! I LOVE being older, more "mature", but this looking good thing is killing me! And she has a salon in her home so I thought it would be less expensive? I have been paying 100.00, it was 125.00!!!!!!!!!! UGH!

So, with that I will say "good evening and have a Blesssed day tomorrow"!
Happy Mother's Day on Sunday!

My soon to be 35 year old son...how did that happen???

Day 11 and still hanging in!

I am very sad to say that I have lost a total of 2 lbs, but I am NOT giving up and I am not turning back to bad habits. I am just eating a way that I can do "forever". I have not had any sugar treats, and I am really trying to stay within the 15/6 BFC guidelines. I know I have lost a few inches, but it will be another couple of weeks before I can fit into my regular jeans. BUMMER!!!

BUT....I am happy, feel better, and know I am on the right track. It would be really nice if it was instant gratification :)

We have had 2 days of beautiful sunshine and I have sat out for about 40 minutes each day. I have a nice color going already and that makes me happy too. I love the sun!!!

Someone had posted on the 100 site that the 100 book was 1.99 on Amazon for the Kindle edition. I bought it and plan to look through it later. I seriously don't see how I could ever restrict my carbs that much, but I know some people do. I'm shooting for the lifetime thing! I am 57 years old, I want to get a grip :) I have about 2 months before I go to Georgia and then start this whole darn cycle all over again when I eat my favorite treats there! Ugh!

I feel HAPPY!!! Not skinny....but HAPPY :)
Blessings and happy scales.....

My Matthew and I at my birthday lunch :)

Success for 2!!!

Day 2, still hanging in!  Hubby and I went to Ivar's for fish today, but I only ate a couple of fries and 2 1/2 pieces of fish. It is WAY better than what I normally do. I have been doing this 4 minute workout from Dr. OZ's show. I did it twice yesterday and just once today. It is kind of fun and 4 minutes....piece of cake! Well not a piece of cake, my heart beat is still up there! I plan to get out the hand weights in a minute and do several arm exercises. I had an awful tummy today, I almost felt like I was in sugar withdrawals but it has only been a day, so I know I wasn't. I ate a whole bad of cadberry sugar coated eggs in 3 days. CRAZY!!!
Every day will get easier!!! Woot!

Belly Bad :( 

Our trees are so beautiful right now! 

http://www.doctoroz.com/video-series/brett-hoebel?video_id=3292178467001

153.4 How did I get here???

Well my friends, today's the day to reclaim my life! I have to journal for me, I have to be accountable for me. I have got to do this. I am so miserable, not because I think I am huge, but because I remember what it felt like to be more fit. I have eaten my way through the weekend and it is going to be a journey to get back to where I want to be. Wish me luck!

Anyone else feeling the same way???

Blessings and happy scales!

Still haven't lost a lb :(

I am a little bummed, a bit sad, and big time disappointed that I can't get the scale to budge. I have continued eating like I did when I lost the 32 lbs the first time, but I think my yo-yo-ing has caught up to me. I am pondering which direction to go.  I know the key would be getting back to a regular workout schedule, but there is always something that comes up. I missed Friday because I had to have my hair redone. The gal made it way too blonde/orange and the cut was AWFUL! She put a glaze on it and added some dark back in, trimmed a few ends, and it looks just like it did before I went in the first place. It is REALLY hard to find a good hair person :(

The weather is still dreary, I am feeling dreary, I think I need some sunshine!



For all of you going wheat free, I am sure you have seen this blog, but if not, there were a lot of yummy looking recipes:

http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2014/03/21-grain-free-bread-recipes-you-need-to-try.html#more-6629

And with this negative Nellie post, I bid you adieu!

My grandson Cy watching his Daddy coach his H.S. baseball team :)

148 :(

Yep, I am a lb heavier than I was in my last post, I am 1.4 lbs down from when I started about 18 days ago. I am beyond discouraged and not a happy camper. To protest my displeasure, I didn't go to Zumba today! Doesn't that make a lot of sense to you???

I seriously have been "good". I have not had a sugar treat in 18 days, I have had many opportunities, including bunco and Dickies soft serve ice cream. I did not even taste. UGH!!!

It is warming up here and I am not going to be able to throw on my Northface fleece and walk out the door, having it cover a multitude of sins. I did this to myself, and now I have to un do it!!! A thousand curse words just went through my head!

Successes.....

We went to the movie Son Of God and I did not have popcorn with tons of butter!
We went to Dickies BBQ after and I did not have the soft serve ice cream cones!
I am eating spinach at least 5 times a week.
I have been going to Zumba 2x a week, today was a FAIL!
I have been eating a lot of protein....a lot!


The movie Son Of God was unbelievably moving. I cried through a lot of us, just because He is so forgiving. I love knowing the He loves me, sins and all. Fat and all too!

Let's do this people!!!