Oh yeah, this was a great week!
203 lbs!!!!
Hell Yeah!!!
So, I still didn't find anytime for real exercise this week, I went unconventional. I played in the yard with my daughter, I cleaned house, I moved furniture around. I walked extra at the store.
It was really great, and the feeling of accomplishment when I stepped on that scale was amazing. I'm so close to being back under 200 and personally that will make me feel better. I know it's just a number, but it means something to me. I'll be taking my measurements next week as well, but I can already see the changes.
My wedding ring won't stay on my finger anymore, so I had to move it to my necklace. None of my pants will stay up. My bras are loose around the band area (although no actual boob is gone yet). And all of this from only losing 8 lbs :-) Just imagine how it'll be once I've lost 50! I am 16% of the way there. When I see it like that it makes me feels even better.
My eating in general is getting better, although I still have some issues with cheating on my husband's days off. Also, we're currently playing tabletop Fantasy Hero on Sunday's, so that means that one day a week I'm eating horrible junk food all day and sitting on my butt. Except for the 4 hours that I spend chasing toddlers around. My portion sizes seem to be coming down naturally. And when I eat junk food on Sunday's it actually leaves me feeling a little yucky.
Not much more to say and I have a house to clean.
This is Dolli, signing off.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Sleep
I'm having some trouble understanding how other mothers work or even have lives. I remember how before I had Kaylee everyone kept saying to enjoy my sleep while I could. The funny thing is that until she was a year she slept pretty good. She slept through the night starting at 2 months until about 7 or 8 months when she started teething. But even then it wasn't too bad.
Around a year everything changed. She just simply doesn't sleep anymore. It's been the worst since she was sick about 4 weeks ago. Now she won't sleep for longer than an hour at a time and gets up at least every night for 3 hours just to play. She's tired almost all of the time, whiny and just follows me around crying but she won't sleep.
So, guess who else isn't getting any sleep? I'm so tired! How am I suppose to get exercise and eat right when I've only had 4 hours of sleep every night for the past 5 days? I almost wish I had a job and Tom was the stay at home just so I could get a solid nights rest on the days I work! And then even on his days off we split it, so we take turns getting up with her. The only time I get a full nights rest is when he stays up all night to adjust his schedule and honestly it's just not enough after weeks of this.
Back to my question... How do other mom's deal? I feel like my brain is leaking out of my head. I'm walking around in a fog. I'm very short tempered. I've had a headache for a week. I'm nodding off during the day. How on earth would this work if we both had jobs? Would I be going to work like this? I just don't see how that would be possible! I can't even function well enough to drive a car to go get my birth control, which I obviously need.
I only want one thing for my birthday. Sleep.
Around a year everything changed. She just simply doesn't sleep anymore. It's been the worst since she was sick about 4 weeks ago. Now she won't sleep for longer than an hour at a time and gets up at least every night for 3 hours just to play. She's tired almost all of the time, whiny and just follows me around crying but she won't sleep.
So, guess who else isn't getting any sleep? I'm so tired! How am I suppose to get exercise and eat right when I've only had 4 hours of sleep every night for the past 5 days? I almost wish I had a job and Tom was the stay at home just so I could get a solid nights rest on the days I work! And then even on his days off we split it, so we take turns getting up with her. The only time I get a full nights rest is when he stays up all night to adjust his schedule and honestly it's just not enough after weeks of this.
Back to my question... How do other mom's deal? I feel like my brain is leaking out of my head. I'm walking around in a fog. I'm very short tempered. I've had a headache for a week. I'm nodding off during the day. How on earth would this work if we both had jobs? Would I be going to work like this? I just don't see how that would be possible! I can't even function well enough to drive a car to go get my birth control, which I obviously need.
I only want one thing for my birthday. Sleep.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
The Weight In - Week 4
Yay, almost a month!
I'm at 205.6 lbs this week, so I lost a pound! I did a lot of unconventional exercising this week, like running around the yard with my toddler and Spring Cleaning around the house.
I did pretty good with my diet this week. I only cheated a few times, but they weren't as bad as the week before. I had some stromboli one night and today I'm being extremely bad. I'm having Egg's Benedict for lunch and pizza for dinner!
I'm joining the Y, so my exercising will definitely pick up.
I have much to do today, so this is Dolli, signing off.
I'm at 205.6 lbs this week, so I lost a pound! I did a lot of unconventional exercising this week, like running around the yard with my toddler and Spring Cleaning around the house.
I did pretty good with my diet this week. I only cheated a few times, but they weren't as bad as the week before. I had some stromboli one night and today I'm being extremely bad. I'm having Egg's Benedict for lunch and pizza for dinner!
I'm joining the Y, so my exercising will definitely pick up.
I have much to do today, so this is Dolli, signing off.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Kaylee's First Romp on the Yard
It's such a beautiful day! I didn't feel up to all the packing involved in getting the park, so I grabbed Kaylee and tossed her outside... Okay I didn't actually toss her :-)
When we went out she just started running! Sprocket got a little excited and tried to chase her down. We had a few issues because he seems to think she's a small dog. Every time she fell he tried to climb on top of her. So, Sprocket unfortunately has to still be fully supervised with her.
Our yard is a gentle (in some places not so gentle) slope. The funniest thing was that Kaylee kept going down the slope. It was almost like she was being forced by the slope itself, it was so funny. It's also a little windy and she kept getting blown over!
So, I started directing her back up the yard, in order to keep her away from the dog poop area of the yard. Watching her try to walk up this "gentle" slope was hilarious! It was like you or me mountain climbing. She kept falling over, she was breathing heavy and was having to bend her knees a ton.
We had a blast today. I think we might stick to parks more, because they are level, but at least I know we can have fun in the yard.
I'm beat! Check out the video on youtube :-)
When we went out she just started running! Sprocket got a little excited and tried to chase her down. We had a few issues because he seems to think she's a small dog. Every time she fell he tried to climb on top of her. So, Sprocket unfortunately has to still be fully supervised with her.
Our yard is a gentle (in some places not so gentle) slope. The funniest thing was that Kaylee kept going down the slope. It was almost like she was being forced by the slope itself, it was so funny. It's also a little windy and she kept getting blown over!
So, I started directing her back up the yard, in order to keep her away from the dog poop area of the yard. Watching her try to walk up this "gentle" slope was hilarious! It was like you or me mountain climbing. She kept falling over, she was breathing heavy and was having to bend her knees a ton.
We had a blast today. I think we might stick to parks more, because they are level, but at least I know we can have fun in the yard.
I'm beat! Check out the video on youtube :-)
Monday, February 14, 2011
It's Good to Be King
Well, not really. This is not a job I would ever wish for. Is there any President, King or leader in the world that is respected by all of their people and every single move they make is not questioned (in current times)?
I find it hilarious that every time a bill is passed and everything that goes wrong in this country are blamed on Obama. Poor guy. I mean seriously!
The Dow dropped. Damn you Obama!
The economy sucks. Damn you Obama!
My health insurance went up. Damn you Obama!
The wind blew my tree over. Damn you Obama!
Look, I'm not saying the guy is a saint. No President is perfect and they all make mistakes. But in all honesty, they don't decide everything on their own. We don't have a Dictatorship, it's a Democracy. What that means is that we have a whole congress and senate that are involved in the law and bill making process.
Do people even understand how this all works?
I really feel like they don't. All I hear constantly is how electing Obama was a mistake. Our economy was screwed before he became President. In fact our economy hasn't been good since Clinton was in office. Obama is attempting to take steps to help our economy but it's pretty screwed. And our deficit is amazing! I'm not going to voice my opinion as to why because it might get me tarred and feathered by people I care a great deal about.
Congress raises taxes on people who make a lot of money. They complain because they don't want to pay more taxes. Well, how else do you think the government is going to come up with money? Does this mean you can't buy another TV this year? Or a new car? Oh darn... I can't afford to buy a damn potty training chair for my daughter or fresh fruits and vegetables...
Congress made changes to health insurance. Most insurance companies raised rates. People will now be able to go to the doctor for routine check ups without paying a co-pay (and many other cool things). Do you know how many years I went without going to the doctor because I couldn't afford the damn co-pays? I'm sorry your insurance raised your rates, they shouldn't have done that. But that's not Congress's fault. It's your insurance companies fault.
Ah and here is the final and great one that really bothers me. Military workers are getting a smaller raise this year than normal. There are millions of people without jobs, and millions more that haven't received a raise in 5 years. I understand these are the people that serve our country and put their lives on the line for us. I thank them for that. But they at least got a raise, and they already make a great deal more money than the average American. I would just be happy to have a job right now, and receiving any sort of raise should be seen as a bonus. And let the tarring and feathering commence. I have a lot of friends and family in the military so I hope they're not mad at me. I usually just keep my mouth shut when it comes to this stuff.
Well, that's about what I wanted to say. Maybe we could all try to see the other side of things. You know - Walk a mile in anothers shoes, before we make up our mind about things. That's my wish. Try to be a little more open minded.
I find it hilarious that every time a bill is passed and everything that goes wrong in this country are blamed on Obama. Poor guy. I mean seriously!
The Dow dropped. Damn you Obama!
The economy sucks. Damn you Obama!
My health insurance went up. Damn you Obama!
The wind blew my tree over. Damn you Obama!
Look, I'm not saying the guy is a saint. No President is perfect and they all make mistakes. But in all honesty, they don't decide everything on their own. We don't have a Dictatorship, it's a Democracy. What that means is that we have a whole congress and senate that are involved in the law and bill making process.
Do people even understand how this all works?
I really feel like they don't. All I hear constantly is how electing Obama was a mistake. Our economy was screwed before he became President. In fact our economy hasn't been good since Clinton was in office. Obama is attempting to take steps to help our economy but it's pretty screwed. And our deficit is amazing! I'm not going to voice my opinion as to why because it might get me tarred and feathered by people I care a great deal about.
Congress raises taxes on people who make a lot of money. They complain because they don't want to pay more taxes. Well, how else do you think the government is going to come up with money? Does this mean you can't buy another TV this year? Or a new car? Oh darn... I can't afford to buy a damn potty training chair for my daughter or fresh fruits and vegetables...
Congress made changes to health insurance. Most insurance companies raised rates. People will now be able to go to the doctor for routine check ups without paying a co-pay (and many other cool things). Do you know how many years I went without going to the doctor because I couldn't afford the damn co-pays? I'm sorry your insurance raised your rates, they shouldn't have done that. But that's not Congress's fault. It's your insurance companies fault.
Ah and here is the final and great one that really bothers me. Military workers are getting a smaller raise this year than normal. There are millions of people without jobs, and millions more that haven't received a raise in 5 years. I understand these are the people that serve our country and put their lives on the line for us. I thank them for that. But they at least got a raise, and they already make a great deal more money than the average American. I would just be happy to have a job right now, and receiving any sort of raise should be seen as a bonus. And let the tarring and feathering commence. I have a lot of friends and family in the military so I hope they're not mad at me. I usually just keep my mouth shut when it comes to this stuff.
Well, that's about what I wanted to say. Maybe we could all try to see the other side of things. You know - Walk a mile in anothers shoes, before we make up our mind about things. That's my wish. Try to be a little more open minded.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
The Weigh In - Week 3
Eeeek! I gained a pound :-( 206.6.
Okay, admittedly this is my fault! Tom is on vacation this week so we ate out a lot. And most of it was fast food. In fact my tummy wasn't feeling good yesterday and I'm looking forward to getting back to my diet.
I can't blame anyone but myself and I know everyone has stumbles when they first get started. Hopefully I can get back on track next week.
On the plus side I did have my neighbor tell me I had obviously lost weight!
Okay, admittedly this is my fault! Tom is on vacation this week so we ate out a lot. And most of it was fast food. In fact my tummy wasn't feeling good yesterday and I'm looking forward to getting back to my diet.
I can't blame anyone but myself and I know everyone has stumbles when they first get started. Hopefully I can get back on track next week.
On the plus side I did have my neighbor tell me I had obviously lost weight!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
The Weigh In - Week 2
Well, my only real accomplishment this week is that I didn't gain anything. I weighed in this morning at 205.2.
I'm fine with that. In fact I'm happy! I was seriously dreading this mornings weigh in. I was pretty sick last week and probably very dehydrated. I hadn't eaten well at all in days. All this week I've eaten normal meals (my diet) and even cheated 3 times. I'm also very hydrated. So I was expecting to gain at least 1 lb back.
So, yay for maintaining!
But, I did cheat this week. 3 times. Kaylee is still sick and having lots of doctor's appointments so my husband and I went to McDonalds for breakfast twice. I just got a Sausage, egg & cheese mcmuffin, but it's 450 calories all on it's own. And then I had a treat of pancakes yesterday. But I cut down to 4 small pancakes, 1 piece of bacon & 4 pieces of sausage.
As for exercising... Fail. I am still sick, although I'd say I'm well on the mend now. So, today I'm going to exercise again. It's time to stop making excuses and get back on that horse. I really really hate exercising!
This is Dolli, signing off.
I'm fine with that. In fact I'm happy! I was seriously dreading this mornings weigh in. I was pretty sick last week and probably very dehydrated. I hadn't eaten well at all in days. All this week I've eaten normal meals (my diet) and even cheated 3 times. I'm also very hydrated. So I was expecting to gain at least 1 lb back.
So, yay for maintaining!
But, I did cheat this week. 3 times. Kaylee is still sick and having lots of doctor's appointments so my husband and I went to McDonalds for breakfast twice. I just got a Sausage, egg & cheese mcmuffin, but it's 450 calories all on it's own. And then I had a treat of pancakes yesterday. But I cut down to 4 small pancakes, 1 piece of bacon & 4 pieces of sausage.
As for exercising... Fail. I am still sick, although I'd say I'm well on the mend now. So, today I'm going to exercise again. It's time to stop making excuses and get back on that horse. I really really hate exercising!
This is Dolli, signing off.
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