Maureen

Ok, I am really happy that I lost 7 pounds. I usually do rather well on my first week (water weight). And I love my trophy! So cute. I will be working and praying this second week. Unfortunately, I didn’t walk at all last week because I was sick. Basically, I stuck to a 1200-1500 calorie diet. I treat myself occasionally, but I still count the calories (i.e. a double cheeseburger from McDonalds has 440 calories). This seems to work for me. I also tell myself that food will still be there tomorrow. I don’t have to eat every tasty treat in one day. My binge mentality often appears to be a competition—as though the world will run out of sweet treats…lol.

This week, I am hoping to feel better so I can get the walking in that I need so desperately. This will really help me. Week 2 is often a difficult week for me…so I really need to keep my strength.

Thanks everyone for your support and encouragement!!! 

Well, I am happy to say that I didn’t go crazy this weekend. I stuck with my plan for food. I didn’t do to well with the exercise though. I have had a cold and a cough. This week I am hoping to get better and do my workouts. I am really looking forward to tracking my points for the Pink Ladies. Being in the group really helps me to stay accountable.

My kids were driving me crazy yesterday. I have 4 children and 2 of them are teenagers. All they want is for me to drive them everywhere, but I have been really sick and behind in my studies. Yesterday, I just lost it. They were acting like spoiled brats and then they had the nerve to start quarrelling with each other. I was actually driving when I broke down into tears. It just made me so frustrated that they couldn’t even be nice when they knew that I was sick, but yet still trying to take care of their needs. I told them that too!

Anyways, I am feeling better today! Thank God! I am ready to tackle the new week in a healthy way. I really need to focus on my workouts. I only worked out once last week. Ugh! I know I can do better than that!

Ok, I must confess…this is the most difficult time for me to eat right. Yes, I struggle with the evenings, but the weekend is like a never ending evening for me. Eating is my favorite weekend past time. UGH! So needless to say, I am going to be working on it this weekend. Avoiding temptation…and praying alot that God won’t let me put crap into my body.

On a positive note, I did really great this week when it came to eating the right foods and drinking plenty of water. I am hoping to exercise more this weekend. It is amazing how much better I feel when I don’t overeat, yet in the past I forgot that great feeling and gradually ate more and more. I hate that feeling of going to bed full…so full I can’t even breathe unless I am on my side. This is a major reason I am trying to get healthy.

I am really looking forward to checking in with the Pink Ladies on Sunday. It helps me stay accountable. I feel like I did well on everything except exercise this week. I am hoping to get it together in this area for next week.

More later…

Basically, I have been dieting since I was 8 years old. My weight has always been on my mind. I no longer want to lose just to be more beautiful and have a fantastic body. I truly want to feel good. I don’t even want to be the perfect weight. I just want to feel better. I am currently 300 lbs, and I want to weigh 200 lbs. Ideally, most books would tell me that I should weigh around 125–145lbs, because I am only 5 foot 4. But…for now, I would be absolutely happy to weigh 200 lbs.

Large women run in my family, and I know this weight loss issue will always be a concern for me unless I change my life. I also want to be a better role model for my children (I have 4). My husband and I have been happily married for 11 years. He supports me in everything. I am blessed to have him in my life.

About a year ago, I quit my job and went back to school. I wanted to make a major change. That change included my career path and my life. I really wanted to take this time to take care of myself and nurture myself. I have been taking care of children and family for over 16 years. Its my turn to make a life for myself.

I struggle with night time eating and carbs. So these are some habits that I am trying to change. I have made many small changes in my diet in the last 5 years, but I am not very consistent.

Right now, I am following my own plan–based on the hundreds of books that I have read on good nutrition.

Basically, whole grains (but I am not perfect), healthy protein, fat free yogurt, vegetable soup with turkey. I am trying to keep my choices limited to keep my food simple. I am also incorporating walking daily into my lifestyle. I use the Walk Away the Pounds workout (I love this). This week I am doing 1 mile, and next week I will bump it up to 2 miles. 

I joined Buddy Slim because I really need support and would love to help others on their healthy lifestyle journey. I am excited to meet new people with similar goals.

In December, I am going to be traveling back East to see my mom. It is my first time on a plane. I really want to lose weight for this journey, for several reasons.

Anyways, enough for now! I will write more later!