Well, guess what happened? I got married and I stopped caring. For a few months anyway... However, I just gave myself a wakeup call. There is no way I am going to let myself go back to my old weight. I want to have confidence in my body! So, with shame, but with honesty, I can say that I've gained about 8 pounds back since my last post. Yes, I'm mad at myself, but I can only do better. I think my main obstacle as a Southern woman is that I consider food a hobby when it should really be sustenance.
And my accountability partner can no longer be Amy...:-( I'm living with my husband, Adam, who has been wonderful at being a motivator! He motivates me to go work out with him when I get home from work. I'm not doing morning workouts anymore because for some reason, my body cannot move at 5:00 am anymore!
Anyways, yes, I've had a setback, but I'm back on track now! Below are my stats.
Starting weight: 190 pounds
Current weight: 170 pounds
Weight loss to date: 20 pounds
Approximate goal weight: Anywhere between 130-135
I weigh again on Friday, so I'll be posting if there's any new news! I wouldn't be surprised if not much changes this week since I just started back on the diet yesterday! Say prayers!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Friday, August 26, 2011
I'm baaacckk!
Good morning! I know that by this time you've been thinking I've given up. And to be honest, I wasn't the perfect picture of weight loss this summer. Since we get summer break, I no longer had my rountine. I traveled alot, which was SO fun, but it's bad for a person who needs depends on a routine to eat right. So I gained about 5 five pounds over the summer. I'm kinda mad at myself for doing it, but what can I do now? I am glad that although it isn't ideal, it was only 5 pounds. And guess what? I've already lost 3 of those summer pounds! So, as far as I'm concerned, I'm back on track.
I also have a little more incentive now. Why? This summer I got engaged to one of the most amazing guys on the planet! The wedding date is set for December 31 and I'm going to literally work my butt off to be at or near my ideal weight of 130/135 pounds by then! So, here's the update:
Starting weight: 190 pounds
Weight loss so far: 28 pounds
Weight loss the past two weeks: 3 pounds
Current weight: 162 pounds
Approximate goal weight: 130/135 pounds
Please, please be praying for me. It's a long process that is going to be SO worth it in the long run!
XOXO
-K
I also have a little more incentive now. Why? This summer I got engaged to one of the most amazing guys on the planet! The wedding date is set for December 31 and I'm going to literally work my butt off to be at or near my ideal weight of 130/135 pounds by then! So, here's the update:
Starting weight: 190 pounds
Weight loss so far: 28 pounds
Weight loss the past two weeks: 3 pounds
Current weight: 162 pounds
Approximate goal weight: 130/135 pounds
Please, please be praying for me. It's a long process that is going to be SO worth it in the long run!
XOXO
-K
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Coming Clean
Okay so here's the deal. I do have a weight loss update. I haven't posted over the course of the past several weeks because, I'll be honest, it's been a battle. I had some weight changes- some negative, some positive. However, one of my fears is that when the "losing weight" part of the process is over and I'm working to maintain my goal weight, I'll lose focus and gain it all back. Over the past several weeks, I have unintentionally seen my ability to maintain. I gained a little a couple weeks ago. I was definitely not happy about it, but what can you do? If I get mad and stress myself out about it, guess what I'll start craving? Chocolate. And large amounts of it. So instead of letting a 1 or 2 pound weight gain get me down, I used it as motivation to do better the next week. You can't dwell on what you've done. Instead, focus on what you need to do in the future. So, after a very difficult week full of temptation (I went to Red Lobster AND PF Changs this week- AHHHH!- My survival secrets are below!), I have battled back into the game. I am now at a point to confidently tell all of you where I am and where I need to be- the actual numbers. My prayer is that not only will this be an extra motivation to keep going, it will be a complete picture of honesty about what I'm going through. I'm ashamed I EVER let myself get as unhealthy as I did. But I am joyful about all of the exciting changes I'm going through in my journey to be a healthier person. So here it is. The NUMBERS:
Starting weight: 190 pounds (technically 186 because of the scale glitch, but it was too late to change it)
Weight loss so far: 29.2 pounds
Current weight: 160.8 pounds
Approximate goal weight: 130-ish pounds (It's kind of up in the air, I don't want to get to that "unhealthy" skinny, but after some research, I'm thinking my goal weight will be in the 130s.
So there it is, folks. I feel a little vulnerable now, but it's also refreshing to be totally and completely honest. I know many of you are trying to do the same thing I am and I pray I can be an encouragement to you. All of you who comment and encourage me are definitely blessing my life and keeping me going!
As promised, I feel the need to share some restaurant survival tips because that is probably everyone's biggest struggle. The first thing to know is that it really is possible to go to a place like Red Lobster and eat a wonderful, delicious, and healthy meal. Here are my go-to meals at some wonderful restaurants:
Red Lobster: Create your own feast choose any two entree- Garlic grilled shrimp and Steamed snow crab legs, side of broccoli and ask for the rice pilaf instead of the salad (the dressings will get ya!)
McCalister's: Fire Roasted vegetable soup OR Broccoli and Cheese soup in a bread bowl- the bread is actually not that bad for you!
On the Border: The Chicken Tortilla soup is AMAZING! If you're afraid of overdoing it on the chips, pace yourself, go more for the salsa than the cheese dip, AND think about getting the soup in a cup instead of a bowl, so you'll have more room for their delicious chips! Their black beans are also really good. Sometimes I just order them by themselves and make a meal out of chips, salsa, and black beans.
Chili's: STAY AWAY FROM THE FRIED THINGS! You don't even wanna know how bad those Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas are for you. If you don't have a heart attack after looking at the nutrition facts, you will after you eat them. Grilled things like the Margarita Grilled Chicken are MUUUCHHH better!
And although your heart might be aching for one of those decadent chocolate desserts on the dessert menu, skip it. Instead, go to your local grocery store and grab some of these:
Starting weight: 190 pounds (technically 186 because of the scale glitch, but it was too late to change it)
Weight loss so far: 29.2 pounds
Current weight: 160.8 pounds
Approximate goal weight: 130-ish pounds (It's kind of up in the air, I don't want to get to that "unhealthy" skinny, but after some research, I'm thinking my goal weight will be in the 130s.
So there it is, folks. I feel a little vulnerable now, but it's also refreshing to be totally and completely honest. I know many of you are trying to do the same thing I am and I pray I can be an encouragement to you. All of you who comment and encourage me are definitely blessing my life and keeping me going!
As promised, I feel the need to share some restaurant survival tips because that is probably everyone's biggest struggle. The first thing to know is that it really is possible to go to a place like Red Lobster and eat a wonderful, delicious, and healthy meal. Here are my go-to meals at some wonderful restaurants:
Red Lobster: Create your own feast choose any two entree- Garlic grilled shrimp and Steamed snow crab legs, side of broccoli and ask for the rice pilaf instead of the salad (the dressings will get ya!)
McCalister's: Fire Roasted vegetable soup OR Broccoli and Cheese soup in a bread bowl- the bread is actually not that bad for you!
On the Border: The Chicken Tortilla soup is AMAZING! If you're afraid of overdoing it on the chips, pace yourself, go more for the salsa than the cheese dip, AND think about getting the soup in a cup instead of a bowl, so you'll have more room for their delicious chips! Their black beans are also really good. Sometimes I just order them by themselves and make a meal out of chips, salsa, and black beans.
Chili's: STAY AWAY FROM THE FRIED THINGS! You don't even wanna know how bad those Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas are for you. If you don't have a heart attack after looking at the nutrition facts, you will after you eat them. Grilled things like the Margarita Grilled Chicken are MUUUCHHH better!
And although your heart might be aching for one of those decadent chocolate desserts on the dessert menu, skip it. Instead, go to your local grocery store and grab some of these:
They're actually 4 points on WW now due to the new PointsPlus system, but they will give you your chocolate fix without the guilt. AND, they are really, truly good- I promise! There's also Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Fudge Brownie, and Chocolate Turtle available!
This is officially my longest post ever, but I guess I'm making up for a few weeks' absence! Keep praying!
For His glory,
K
Friday, May 27, 2011
Weight update
Hi there! Don't worry, I haven't fallen off the wagon! Today is the last day of school, and I have been scrambling around like crazy trying to make sure everything gets done! I haven't done too well with the workouts lately, but I have still been doing my best to eat healthy! I went to the doctor last week and talked to her about my weight loss. She was a fan of WeightWatchers and told me that working out actually helps motivate better eating, so if I'm feeling unmotivated or having a bad week, I need to up my workouts for motivation. Okay, so here's this week's totals!
Total weight loss goal: 60 pounds
Weight loss this week: 2 . 6 pounds
Weight loss so far: 28 pounds
Weight loss to go: 32 pounds
As you can see, I'm almost to the halfway mark! It's crazy to think I've lost that many pounds and yet I'm still not where I need to be! It's just a good reminder about how far I let myself go. I'm getting very close to coming clean about the specific weight I came from and what weight I'm at now. Maybe next weigh day I'll make the big reveal! :-)
For His glory,
K
Total weight loss goal: 60 pounds
Weight loss this week: 2 . 6 pounds
Weight loss so far: 28 pounds
Weight loss to go: 32 pounds
As you can see, I'm almost to the halfway mark! It's crazy to think I've lost that many pounds and yet I'm still not where I need to be! It's just a good reminder about how far I let myself go. I'm getting very close to coming clean about the specific weight I came from and what weight I'm at now. Maybe next weigh day I'll make the big reveal! :-)
For His glory,
K
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
25 pounds later!
Hello, my much-needed encouragers! I'm not dead and I haven't given up! I promise! The past couple of weeks have been gradual, but still successful! First of all, this week's weigh-in was a milestone: I'm officially 25 pounds lighter! I am so excited!!! Sooooo:
Total weight loss goal: 60 pounds
Weight loss over the past couple of weeks: 4.4 pounds
Weight loss so far: 26 pounds
Weight loss to go: 34 pounds
If you've been keeping track, I've modified my total weight loss goal. I decided that my ideal weight needs to be a little higher. No, I'm not trying to make it easier on myself- I'm just making sure that I stay healthy!
I bought a new scale too! It isn't one of the "dial" ones. It's battery-powered so my weight is shown more accurately! And get this: it even saves your weight and shows how much you've lost since the last time you weighed- legit.
Aren't Amy's pics amazing?!? I'm so proud of her- of both of us! I don't think I could do this without her! Or any of you for that matter! Encouraging words mean more than you know and keep praying!
For His glory,
K
Total weight loss goal: 60 pounds
Weight loss over the past couple of weeks: 4.4 pounds
Weight loss so far: 26 pounds
Weight loss to go: 34 pounds
If you've been keeping track, I've modified my total weight loss goal. I decided that my ideal weight needs to be a little higher. No, I'm not trying to make it easier on myself- I'm just making sure that I stay healthy!
I bought a new scale too! It isn't one of the "dial" ones. It's battery-powered so my weight is shown more accurately! And get this: it even saves your weight and shows how much you've lost since the last time you weighed- legit.
Aren't Amy's pics amazing?!? I'm so proud of her- of both of us! I don't think I could do this without her! Or any of you for that matter! Encouraging words mean more than you know and keep praying!
For His glory,
K
Sunday, May 1, 2011
feelings & pick-chaasss
Well, I told you all I would post some pictures. So I finally got the courage to do it. Let me explain to you my feelings today...
Before this process, I was always self concious about how I looked all the time. I'm pretty sure this just comes with being a woman. I wouldn't beat myself up over how I looked. I was actually pretty healthy. Low cholestrol. Good blood pressure. But I just felt like I had to go the extra mile to feel good about how I looked that day. I know you shouldn't find your self-worth in the way you look or what other people think of you. I'm well aware of that. But as a woman, you are built with insecurity. It's what you do with that insecurity that matters. So sure, I put on a good front. You might have thought that I had no problem with the way I looked. But on the inside I was shouting out how awful I looked. Or at least how awful I felt.
Through this process, I feel better. I feel like going out for a walk. I actually feel like getting up to work out....some mornings. I feel lighter. I feel like I could do things I've never done before. It's also the little things that have really been pointed out to me. It's so much easier to bend over? It's so much easier to even get out of bed (even though that's still the hardest part of my day! lol)
What I really just wanted to say is that though there may not be that much of a physical difference, there is a total inward difference. I feel so much better. I am genuinely happy about doing this. Of course it gets really hard at times. But through those times, I have to tell myself. "This is all worth it in the long run. Do this while you are young. While you don't have kids. While you don't have a husband to care for. You have to care for yourself before you can be able to care for anyone else."
So....here are a few before pictures:
And here is a "during the process" picture:
The pics are slightly fuzzy....but it's the best I could do for now :)
I truly hope that through this process, Kate and I can inspire just one person to jump on the health train. If it's 100 people, that's awesome. But even if it's just that one person, I would be thrilled. And if not...well that's ok. Because I'm not really doing this for other people, I'm doing it for myself and for my family, current and future.
Peace & love,
A
Before this process, I was always self concious about how I looked all the time. I'm pretty sure this just comes with being a woman. I wouldn't beat myself up over how I looked. I was actually pretty healthy. Low cholestrol. Good blood pressure. But I just felt like I had to go the extra mile to feel good about how I looked that day. I know you shouldn't find your self-worth in the way you look or what other people think of you. I'm well aware of that. But as a woman, you are built with insecurity. It's what you do with that insecurity that matters. So sure, I put on a good front. You might have thought that I had no problem with the way I looked. But on the inside I was shouting out how awful I looked. Or at least how awful I felt.
Through this process, I feel better. I feel like going out for a walk. I actually feel like getting up to work out....some mornings. I feel lighter. I feel like I could do things I've never done before. It's also the little things that have really been pointed out to me. It's so much easier to bend over? It's so much easier to even get out of bed (even though that's still the hardest part of my day! lol)
What I really just wanted to say is that though there may not be that much of a physical difference, there is a total inward difference. I feel so much better. I am genuinely happy about doing this. Of course it gets really hard at times. But through those times, I have to tell myself. "This is all worth it in the long run. Do this while you are young. While you don't have kids. While you don't have a husband to care for. You have to care for yourself before you can be able to care for anyone else."
So....here are a few before pictures:
And here is a "during the process" picture:
The pics are slightly fuzzy....but it's the best I could do for now :)
I truly hope that through this process, Kate and I can inspire just one person to jump on the health train. If it's 100 people, that's awesome. But even if it's just that one person, I would be thrilled. And if not...well that's ok. Because I'm not really doing this for other people, I'm doing it for myself and for my family, current and future.
Peace & love,
A
Friday, April 29, 2011
wow-zers
I'm officially the WORST weight-loss blogger of all mankind. I send out my deepest apologies.
Here's the deal....these past two months or so have been bumpy. I never gained any weight. But I wasn't eating the best and wasn't consistently working out. Therefore I've lost only three pounds since the last time I've checked in. But hey, anything not gained but lost is amazing. So I'm not beating myself up over it.
Here's my info so far:
Weight loss goal: 50 lbs
Weight lost so far: 13 lbs
Weight left to lose: 37 lbs
Here's what I've learned so far:
• Make small goals. Sure my overall weight loss goal is 50 lbs...but setting smaller, more frequent goals is so much easier. I've set 10 lb increment goals for myself. I've lost 10 lbs. Now I'm on my way to losing another 10.
• Food is my ultimate weakness. For real. If you put a plate of cheese fries & a bowl of salad in front of me, obviously I would be screeeaaammmiinnnggg for the cheese fries. And it would take someone practically yelling at me to actually choose the salad. "IT WILL BE WORTH IT IN THE LONG RUN, AMY!!!"
• Surround yourself with encouraging people. You know those people in your friends & family that are your super encouragers. When you've done something good, like lose a pound or two, only tell those people you KNOW are going to be genuinely happy for you. You might think this is cheating. "But you already know they're going to be happy for you regardless?" Sure. That might be true. If if I've learned anything, it's that I thrive off of words of encouragement!! When I notice that people are proud of me, it makes me want to work that much harder. So of course I'm only going to share with people that I know will support me in whatever I do. It makes it that much easier for you to want to do better! And no one likes to be brought down after having a great moment!!
• Portions. Portions. Portions. You can pretty much eat whatever you want. But you have to look at your portions. If you eat too much of a good thing, it can end up being bad for you. So if you really wanna eat that piece of cake, eat a much smaller piece than you normally would. Even if that takes all the will-power you have in you. Trust me. You'll thank yourself later.
Once again, I'm sorry about not keeping you all updated. I will try my very best to be better at this! Also....as much as I don't want to, I will probably be posting some "before" and "so far" pictures like Kate did! [doesn't she look amazing???]
Peace & love,
A
Here's the deal....these past two months or so have been bumpy. I never gained any weight. But I wasn't eating the best and wasn't consistently working out. Therefore I've lost only three pounds since the last time I've checked in. But hey, anything not gained but lost is amazing. So I'm not beating myself up over it.
Here's my info so far:
Weight loss goal: 50 lbs
Weight lost so far: 13 lbs
Weight left to lose: 37 lbs
Here's what I've learned so far:
• Make small goals. Sure my overall weight loss goal is 50 lbs...but setting smaller, more frequent goals is so much easier. I've set 10 lb increment goals for myself. I've lost 10 lbs. Now I'm on my way to losing another 10.
• Food is my ultimate weakness. For real. If you put a plate of cheese fries & a bowl of salad in front of me, obviously I would be screeeaaammmiinnnggg for the cheese fries. And it would take someone practically yelling at me to actually choose the salad. "IT WILL BE WORTH IT IN THE LONG RUN, AMY!!!"
• Surround yourself with encouraging people. You know those people in your friends & family that are your super encouragers. When you've done something good, like lose a pound or two, only tell those people you KNOW are going to be genuinely happy for you. You might think this is cheating. "But you already know they're going to be happy for you regardless?" Sure. That might be true. If if I've learned anything, it's that I thrive off of words of encouragement!! When I notice that people are proud of me, it makes me want to work that much harder. So of course I'm only going to share with people that I know will support me in whatever I do. It makes it that much easier for you to want to do better! And no one likes to be brought down after having a great moment!!
• Portions. Portions. Portions. You can pretty much eat whatever you want. But you have to look at your portions. If you eat too much of a good thing, it can end up being bad for you. So if you really wanna eat that piece of cake, eat a much smaller piece than you normally would. Even if that takes all the will-power you have in you. Trust me. You'll thank yourself later.
Once again, I'm sorry about not keeping you all updated. I will try my very best to be better at this! Also....as much as I don't want to, I will probably be posting some "before" and "so far" pictures like Kate did! [doesn't she look amazing???]
Peace & love,
A
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