Not bad at all. I ate 1063 highly nutritious calories today, got allot of cleaning done, took my little girl to the park, and as of this moment I have logged 10285 steps on my pedometer.
Other than feeling tired, I feel pretty good. Today was a great start 
It’s been a while. I’ve had some low points in my life, and resorted to being a hermit and an emotional eater. I’ve picked up quite a bit of weight. I saw a video of myself and was shocked at my appearance.
One good thing is that I’ve turned in my notice at a job with some really evil people. My new job seems very promising.
I’ll weigh in, start counting Weight Watchers Points, and exercising tomorrow. I might even take some measurements and do some before pictures for the record. I think I might even post a food diary. Who knows… I’m afraid to get too carried away and bite off more than I can chew. Say a prayer for me
Anyone try it? It is supposed to be good for insulin resistance and balancing blood glucose levels. I have a friend who had great success with her type 2 diabetes with it. She was able to come off her insulin with it. They say to use 1/2 to 2 tsp per day. It’s also supposed to be good for memory and preventing UTI’s too. Can’t hurt. I think I’ll start adding it to what I’m already doing. Let me know if you hear more about it.
God Bless you all, Wendy
I’m off to work soon. I pray we all feel Gods presence strongly throughout the day, listen to his voice, and do his will. We are deeply loved!
Well, I’ve started again….. Monday was my 1st day this go around. My goal is to be fit by my 40th birthday in August. I have not defined exactly what that is yet. Maybe fitting into my old size 10 jeans comfortably, or weighing 145 to 155lbs on my 5’10” frame.
I’ve been pretty motivated and doing good this week. My bad knee has been acting up so I have not been able to walk as much as I would have liked to. I have logged 9.6 miles since Monday which is better than nothing. I know lots of people do that much daily. I will try to do more next week. I have managed to maintain an average calorie deficit of 520 per day so far this week. I will do my best to keep that up.
I work weekends, and that is always a weakness for me. I’m not sure why. I plan on packing lots of low calorie, healthy, filling foods to get me through. I also hope some of my patients like to walk. I am a Psych Nurse and find that men seem to open up more when they are doing something else. Some of my best therapy sessions have been pacing the halls on our unit. I’ll also wear my pedometer to get an idea how much walking I get in at work. That way I won’t feel so bad if I can’t fit a good walk in this weekend.
Hope you all have a healthy weekend!
I found some really cool walking and pedometer sites. Check them out, then come walk with me!
http://walkertracker.com/walker.php?wonderwendy sign up and add me as your comrade!
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/ Map any walking route and it will give you the miles and calories burned!
I am trying hard to get back on track. I gained a few pounds and want to nip it in the bud. I turn the big 40 on my next birthday in August. As a present to myself, I plan to be fit and trim. I am counting my calories and walking alot. Wish me luck, and take a Hike!
It sure is hard to stick to any healthy eating plan when your working lots of overtime. When you work long days, the last thing you want to do is healthy meal planning/cooking. It sure does not leave much time or energy left over for excersise. Sadly, there is not many low calorie food options at work.
I’ve asked my boss to not schedule me for any extra hours on the next work schedule. When I do work, I’m bringing my pre-portioned food along. I’ve also finally found a walking buddy. We’re walking at least 30 minutes Mon-Fri evenings. I’m back to counting my calories, it works when you actually do it. I also bought the book “Shrink Yourself” written by a Psychiatrist that addresses the psych aspect of overeating. Now that I’ve stoped taking overtime hours, I might have time to read it.
I hope your all making healthy choices, Wendy
Have not been able to get online much lately. I’ve been so wrapped up in taking care of others. Dieting is just not feasible at the moment, so I’ve decided to stop obsessing about weight and dieting. This week I’m just working on changing a few small habits. First, I don’t allow my self to eat anywhere but at the table. No more distracions. No TV, computer, or eating on the run. This way I have to stop what I’m doing and will only eat if I am truly hungry. This will also put a stop to mindless overeating. Second, I am only eating 2/3 of what is on my plate. I eat too much, so this should cut out 1/3 of my calories without feeling overly deprived. 3rd, I’m focusing on being active and playing with my baby more than exercise. This I can do because it is for her. She is my biggest priority in life at the moment, so I will be consistant always making time for her. 4th NO MORE OBSESSING!!!! Wish me luck, and good luck too you too!
My Mom is finally out of the hospital. She made it through her surgery ok. She is staying at my house till she is better. She is in a lot of pain and barely eating anything. Poor thing is miserable. She cant seem to get comfortable at all. It breaks my heart to see her so miserable. Her bowels are so sluggish from general anethstisia and all the narcotics shes been taking on top of having irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulitis. It’s been 5 days since her surgery, and still no BM. She’s drinking alot of water and taking colace to help move things along. Whatever little bit of food I can get in her is high fiber. She’s taken 2 suppositories so far. I try to get her to walk as much as she is able which is not much. I hope she is not headed for an intestinal blockage. She wanted to go home today. I’m sure there is too much commotion at my house with two teenagers and a two year old even though they are trying to let Grandma rest. It’s hard to balance taking care of Mom and the rest of the family. I feel like I’m going in 50 different directions, spinning my wheels, and afraid to leave her for any length of time. I told her not to go home untill she at least has a BM and is feeling a little better. She is in no condition to take care of herself, and I can’t take care of her at her house and my family here too. Please keep her in your prayers. Needless to say, I have not had time to work out at all this week. I have been keeping my food/calorie log and eating healthy. With everything going on, I have managed to loose 2.5 pounds so far this week. I have also recruited 3 new buddies, my sister Christy and two nieces Kayla and Angela! I am so glad they are here. They live about 2 hours away from me so this is one positive thing we can do together. If you get a chance, say hi and welcome them to Buddy slim. They are my three newest Buddies. I’m sorry to all of my other Buddies that I have been neglecting lately. I know you all understand, and I thank you for all of your support and prayers! I can’t tell you all how much it means to me even though I have not had a chance to respond. You all will be hearing from me soon. I hope you all are having a good week! God bless you all, Wendy
Life has been dificult lately. Always one thing after another. It never ends. My mom is having surgery tomorrow. I will be taking care of her untill she is well. I have had alot going on. Even so, I’ve decided I can’t wait any longer. I am 5′10″ and 192.4 Lbs. I wear a size 14 pants. I have to do what it takes to loose the weight and stay healthy. After all, I am a 39 year old mom of a 2 year old. She is going to need me to be healthy for a long time.
Today I did not diet, but began puting together my plans and goals. I did try to make healthier choices today. I did do my grocery shopping with weight loss in mind. I made my computer data bases with all the info I need to stay motivated. I also started weekly a Mommy and me dance class with my daughter today. That was fun.
My goals/plans are:
1. Healthy home cooked meals keeping a data base of recipes I use, portion sizes and calories for easy reference.
2. Keeping a daily journal of calories in and out, maintaining a a 250-750 calorie deficit every day.
3. Keeping a daily weight, body fat percentage, and water percentage data base.
4. Doing at least 30 minutes of cardio, some push-ups and situps everyday keeping a log of progress.
5. Packing my healthy meals at work which is always my downfall.
6. Blog my progress on the above everyday.
Tomorow, I take my mom to the hospital at 0830 in the morning. After I get her settled, I plan on taking the baby to the park and speed walking. When I’m done, I will let her play for a while. The rest of my day will depend on how my moms day goes. If all goes well, I hope to get my house work and cooking done, then spend time with my Mom making sure she is well taken care of. I’m going to start taking care of me so I can keep on taking care of the people I love!
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