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Progress Report
Pre-Baby: 160.2lbs
Full Term: 224.0lbs
Current Weigh-In: 178.6lbs
Weekly Loss: +1.8lb
Total Loss: -45.4lbs

No weigh-in last week, I was on vacation and I wasn't about to use someone else's scale! after a week of eating what I wanted I'm pleased with only a 1.8lb gain. Now, it's back to the grind! I can drop that and then some this week.

Vacation was great! Took baby Elizabeth up to Washington to see friends and family. I also celebrated my 26th birthday! woohoo! We drove towards the coast and got some fresh seafood, which was awesome. You can't beat fresh crab, steamer clams, and oysters! I miss my family already, but Ellie and I will be back in November.

Well, fraud didn't stop while I was out, so it's back to work for me!

Progress Report
Pre-Baby: 160.2lbs
Full Term: 224.0lbs
Current Weigh-In: 176.8lbs
Weekly Loss: -1.0lb
Total Loss: -47.2lbs

yaay! :) One pound may not seem like a lot, but it is. It all adds up! My goal this week is to just focus on staying on track each day. Next week is going to be difficult while on vacation, but I can't think about that yet.

I have some NSVs (Non-Scale Victories)! My size 14's (that were too tight when I bought them 2 months ago) are now loose, I bought a new pair of Maurice's jeans size 13/14 (the jeans I bought after I delivered were stretchy size 16's that were tight) and I tried on my swim suit (size 12) and it fits! yahooooo! I'm still far from goal, but I'm on my way.

Well, my little princess is about 2 hours off schedule and wanted to eat at 3:15am this morning... so I am dragging! I need coffee!

I need to VEEEEEEEENT!! I hate hate hate when people are like, "okay, I need to lose weight and I need to lose it now! I'm going to use [insert fad diet here]! I'm going to lose 20lbs in a week!" Seriously? Are you serious? You're going to lose 20lbs in a matter of days? Reeeeally? How logical does that sound, let alone how healthy does that sound? Whether it is a fad diet or diet pills, use your head people. First of all, how long did it take you to gain the weight? It's going to take you some time to take it off. Chances are the faster you lose it, the faster you will gain it right back. Are you really going to take a pill the rest of your life? No. Are you honestly going to cut out carbs FOREVER? No. If you don't make a complete lifestyle change, then the weight will creep back on, plain and simple.

I get SO frustrated when people try a "healthy lifestyle change" and only see a 1lb loss and assume they've failed. Listen, real life is NOT The Biggest Loser. If you don't plan on putting in 5 hours at the gym 6 days a week, you are not going to lose 15lbs a week like they do on TV. AND I'd like to mention that they count calories on that show too. If you're not will to put in the effort of portion control (like counting calories) and adding a little exercise, you will not lose weight in a healthy manner and for that matter keep the weight off.

Further more, don't complain when your "fad diet" fails, I don't want to hear it. I will say "I told you so" every time. Yes, I do believe in Weight Watchers as a life style change. It's not a diet. I don't believe in diets. BUT just because I choose Weight Watchers as my method of counting calories and exercising doesn't mean that's the only thing that works. Bottom line: Burn more calories than you consume. BUT there is a happy medium between starving yourself and maintaining proper nutrition.

I'm not a professional dietician or anything - I just use common sense... and it works. Okay, I feel so much better.

Progress Report
Pre-Baby: 160.2lbs
Full Term: 224.0lbs
Current Weigh-In: 177.8lbs
Weekly Loss: -2.0lbs
Total Loss: -46.2lbs

TWO POUNDS!!! I was preparing myself for a gain this week. What a relief! I didn't track my points after about 5pm on Saturday. I just felt like I was digging myself in a hole! I was making decent choices, but not 100% aware. I hate that feeling of being out of control.

I'm going to Washington to visit friends and family in less than 2 weeks. I ALWAYS get off track when I'm home... My mom is counting points, so it might be a little easier this trip. But my grandparents and dad always love cooking for us. I can't say no, but I need to remember portion control. I can't promise I will count points when I am home. But I can promise to make good choices and practice portion control. I need to think of a more set in stone game plan. That will be a task this week: to prepare myself for a week away from structure.

So, I go through Starbucks this morning for a Grande Mocha Light Frappuccino with an extra shot of espresso. Best drink ever... 140calories and 2 points values. Just perfect to start my day. Well... the genius running the joint puts chocolate chips in the drink, but before they blend 'er up the guy says, "hey that should be a mocha light, not a java chip." The girl goes... "well.. I already started a java chip." The guy turns to me, "do you want a java chip or mocha light?" Me, "ummm a mocha light." The guy, "well are you opposed to chips? I mean, it's really good." Me (running late for work), *siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh* "fine, that's fine.." The guy, "Just as long as it's light right?" Me, "Yes, please." ------- What about CHOCOLATE CHIPS says "light" to you? I almost said, "dude you're jacking with my calories here!" So, after I enjoy the delicious Java Chip LIGHT Frappuccino I look up the calories. It's 200 cals and 4 points instead of 2 points. UGH! Now, that isn't a huge deal to me right now because I'm nursing and get 10 extra points a day... but if I were limited to 18-20 points a day those 2 extra points are a kick in the gut!

Note to Self: Just say no to the chips next time they jack with your order!

Progress Report

Pre-Baby: 160.2lbs

Full Term: 224.0lbs

Current Weigh-In: 179.8lbs

Weekly Loss: -1.6lbs

Total Loss: -44.2lbs

I just wrote this huge blog and it disappeared! Here's the condensed version: yay! A loss! I did have a mini self-sabotage session again last night. I don't know what the deal is with Sundays but I just say SCREW IT! Hand me the damn oreos! But since I was so good last week I still managed to pull out a loss. I didn't derail the train, I just got a little wobbly. But I am back on track today! I need to focus on water and fruits/veggies this week!

I want to give a big giant HUG to my good friend B! Today is day #1 back on track and she is going to do so great! I'm very proud of her for making this commitment. You go girl!

Okay, my boss this gone this week... vacation for me right? NOT! I have so much to do.. I better get to knocking some of this stuff off my desk before I get buried and start to hyperventilate.

I have been so spastic this week. I'm extremely exhausted, so my attention span is super short. I am not functioning at work which is stressful because my desk is buried and I'm totally overwhelmed. I have managed to walk for 30 minutes on my lunch everyday and I'm staying within my allotted points values. But I just don't feel like myself... I don't know what the deal is. Something has to give.

I feel like sleeping for 3 days would sort of recharge my battery, but that is out of the question. This weekend I am going to the Farmer's Market and then a Bachelorette Party/Bridal Shower, should be fun. The rest of the weekend I don't want to do a darn thing. It's supposed to reach triple digits again this weekend.. too hot to be out doing anything anyway.

Well, I'm off to a splendid day of work. I love my job, but right now debit card fraud is consuming my LIFE.

I just wanted to give a little shout out to the best deli EVER. McAlister's Deli is amazing. Going there for dinner tonight. I'm going to enjoy the Chipolte Chicken Wrap made with fat free chipolte peach dressing. The dressing is oh-so tasty with a kick of spice that hangs around for a while. NICE! The wrap weighs in at 444 calories (9 points). I'm thinking about pairing it with a cup of Veggie Chili for 133 calories (2 points). I might also mention that they have the best tea in the world. I get unsweeted, but apparently their sweet tea is world famous. {Brandis! You must find a McAlister's ASAP!}

They have a bazillion other delicious options, but tonight... it's all about the peach chipolte! <3

Progress Report

Pre-Baby: 160.2lbs

Full Term: 224.0lbs

Current Weigh-In: 181.4lbs

Weekly Loss: -2.2lbs

Total Loss: -42.6lbs

Even with a BBQ on Saturday and a mini self-sabotage session last night, I still managed to lose. I am proud of myself... I do wish this weight would just go away NOW, but I know that isn't possible. I'm carrying my weight differently this go 'round. Before the baby it was more evenly dispursed. Now, I feel like it's all in a giant tire around my belly. ugh. I mean, duh, it makes sense considering I was pregnant, but its still discouraging.

I'm sort of a Negative Nancy today.. My grandma's funeral is today and I'm not there. I know she is in a better place and yes I am sad she is gone, but I feel like I need to be there for my dad. He needs as much support as he can get and I think that should be coming from me. Just breaks my heart that I'm not there for him.

Progress Report

Pre-Baby: 160.2lbs

Full Term: 224.0lbs

Current Weigh-In: 183.6lbs

Weekly Loss: -0.4lbs

Total Loss: -40.4lbs

I suppose after a week of losing 5lbs its almost inevitable to lose less than a pound the next week.. hey a loss is a loss is a loss. So I'll take it! You can move a mountain one stone at a time, and I can lose this weight one ounce at a time.

This weekend was bitter sweet. I lost my grandma to lung cancer (dad's mom). She fell and broke her hip a couple months ago and was in too much pain. I am thankful that she is no longer suffering, but I am sad to see her go of course. She will be missed so much. I have so many wonderful memories of her. I can still hear her playing her harmonica and singing "You are my Sunshine."

On a brighter note.. Elizabeth rolled over on Saturday!! How exciting! we won't be able to slow her down now. She's growing to fast. I am so happy she rolled over when I was home, and not at work.

Well off to another busy week!