tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79312771812601405222024-02-06T20:21:33.760-06:00365 Days with the 330 Pound WomanJoin me as I set out to overcome obesity. I've tried countless times with no success. This blog will make me be accountable. I am committed to being honest and will discuss the challenges of exercise or trying to just say no... to food of course! I begin my journey on 01/01/2010. Please visit often and share your thoughts and comments... enjoy the ride!Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-9202485334372962772012-04-01T11:04:00.004-05:002012-04-01T11:12:20.570-05:00Week 1 ResultsGet ready to sit down and shut the front door, week 1 results are in and I have lost 7 pounds! And no, this is not an April's Fools joke! I checked the scale three times to make sure! I know juicing is a big part of my success this last week! I am compltely hyped and ready to take on this week!<br /><br />My scale numbers are:<br />03/24 = 343 lbs<br />04/01 = 336 lbs (fabulous progress!)<br /><br />My goals this week include:<br />1. Keep juicing everyday.<br />2. Eat a healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.<br />3. No fast food (day dreamed a lot about this last week).<br />4. Exercise 3 days this week.<br /><br />Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and happy week!Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-31133074706124351532012-03-29T07:55:00.007-05:002012-03-29T08:31:48.456-05:00Day 3 Going Strong<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMH3YzQuXoOZYk3bQlwXTkyy5cKaQ2VvWBBUh_m_u9_yAxmN_IEQGiy3KbftC_ovbsz9ePSZfv6-Emu7bqTqw5zt4WlY8Wfx_EPvN6MVtrHl6E7pxAoerjuogbrOl1zhP3h5I59ISZOS8/s1600/Juice.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 156px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMH3YzQuXoOZYk3bQlwXTkyy5cKaQ2VvWBBUh_m_u9_yAxmN_IEQGiy3KbftC_ovbsz9ePSZfv6-Emu7bqTqw5zt4WlY8Wfx_EPvN6MVtrHl6E7pxAoerjuogbrOl1zhP3h5I59ISZOS8/s200/Juice.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725307736942220610" /></a><br />This is what I will drink throughout the day today! Yes, that is a LOT of vegetables and fruit! There is no way that I would be able to eat all of that in one day. Now, if it was a bag chips, oh they would be so gone! But that is what got me in the position I am today, so goodbye chips and hello fruits and veggies! The recipe you ask? Our daily tonic consists of a large handful of fresh spinach, 4 large turnip greens leaves (I was out of Dino kale), three zucchinis, 5 carrots, and 5 apples. <br /><br />After putting it through the juicer, viola: <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xTwD9pYlAzTlxLWtJQdnoilVwGt9Oi1_BAe2S57GMI4LFrhsZW7pH_vMa_wtxzVNQmjOfUKCAoiO01QQyWrgn1hu_HwkQackKZHN-TNSmSME9DAU9I2oI43-O4vY42Fz8gkl1xqqgKU/s1600/Juice2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 172px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xTwD9pYlAzTlxLWtJQdnoilVwGt9Oi1_BAe2S57GMI4LFrhsZW7pH_vMa_wtxzVNQmjOfUKCAoiO01QQyWrgn1hu_HwkQackKZHN-TNSmSME9DAU9I2oI43-O4vY42Fz8gkl1xqqgKU/s200/Juice2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725307738345905890" /></a><br />It is almost 2 Liters of juice! It taste better than it looks, honestly. The greens do make it a little grassy tasting. Not that I taste test grass often however they taste reminds me of the smell of fresh cut grass. I suggest using any type of kale and since I don't need another excuse in my life, I decided to just use the greens. The good news is, juicing allows me load up on micro nutrients. And to keep it very real, I am not running to the fridge to fill up on my next glass, I'd much rather be drinking a smoothie but I've taken shots of liquor worse than the juice. (Haven't we all?) And to answer your next question, I am NOT drinking it by the glass full. Instead I keep it in the fridge and drink it through out the day. Alright, let's be honest, I down (seriously DOWN) a small cup of it at a time, like shots! HA!<br /><br />To be honest, it has been very helpful because as I feel like I want to snack or graze between meals, I drink juice and it satisfies my hunger and it helps to keep me full. Because I am so guilty of nigh snacking, I am keeping some juice for the evening to avoid binging or snacking. I finish the bath before going to bed and do it again the next day.<br /><br />I have been cooking and eating healthier foods this week and I haven't eaten one salad yet! So many people get caught in the salad trap (I am also guilty of this). Last night we had Salmon in a sweet almond sauce, steamed green beans, and a baked yam. Dinner was delicious! My son wanted more which always puts a smile on my face. As a matter of fact, he asked me to cook it again tonight! That is a pretty good demand coming from a 15 year old. Here's a snapshot of our dinner last night.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxYoWM5LwzUlKM3-WAW9IsEnIZ4iJtgOTpoqOgBqz_xy3mbMF6NyOg4XOOPIMrYxlNWTsQDtREInelHgCJBn55fJEnrkb932IlOHhlBKmOIqnimO3FpRXDKumbZxSj8TJiz3_urZ4_V-U/s1600/Dinner.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxYoWM5LwzUlKM3-WAW9IsEnIZ4iJtgOTpoqOgBqz_xy3mbMF6NyOg4XOOPIMrYxlNWTsQDtREInelHgCJBn55fJEnrkb932IlOHhlBKmOIqnimO3FpRXDKumbZxSj8TJiz3_urZ4_V-U/s200/Dinner.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725307739885212178" /></a><br /><br />Cheers to healthy cooking and juicing! What are you doing this week to be healthy?Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-49554002312911494062012-03-26T06:18:00.003-05:002012-03-26T06:28:29.384-05:00My goals this weekFrom the words of a friend, pick a goal, even if it's a daily one and stick to it no matter what. (Thanks msrai!)<br /><br />I spent a several hours catching up with a close friend of mine on Saturday who encouraged me to set goals, not only did she ask me to set them, she wanted me to report them to her on Sunday.<br /><br />Yesterday evening, I received a text from her reminding me she hadn't received my goals (accountability, we all need that!) so naturally, I made the call and I had to say my goals out loud, which makes them all the more real for me.<br /><br />So here you have it, nothing elaborate, just one step at a time, my goals:<br /><br />1. Incorporate juicing (fruits and veggies) into my day everyday this week.<br />2. No fast food.<br />3. Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner off of a salad plate.Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-23618845272167686472012-03-24T11:42:00.001-05:002012-03-24T11:42:38.965-05:00NBC's The Biggest Loser Casting : NBC's The Biggest Loser CastingHi to everyone! I know it has been a very long time, <em>to say the least.</em> If you can imagine or possibly suspected, since I disappeared, I have <strong>of course</strong> gained back every single pound that I worked so hard to lose and then some. <br />
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As you may know when I started my journey, 365 Days with the 330 Pound Woman, I was 330 pounds. Today I am very heart stricken and sad to say that I weigh a whooping 343 pounds. My official all time high was 349 pounds January of this year. I haven't wanted to admit it but I cannot hide from the fact that everything is getting close to impossible again. Moving around, putting on shoes, is just such a chore and my body, it just aches.<br />
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BUT, I can say, I have not given up completely or thrown in the white flag! I joined a boxing class about six weeks ago that I go to three days a week. The class is such a challenge but I push myself and modify what I can't do and keep moving. Naturally, I come home and soak in Epsom salt but regardless of my failure I am still fighting. I won't give up. <br />
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I am sorry to everyone for disappearing, I have battled so many different emotions since I began to put back on the weight and I was almost ashamed to admit my failure. I am emotional as I type this now. From guilt, shame, embarrassment, denial, anger, frustration but mostly disappointment in myself and I didn't want to disappoint you. I have to figure out how to work through all of these feelings and stop punishing myself. <br />
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In my original journey, I went from 330 to 268 pounds in six months, I kept it off for an additional 3 months and then my battle began. I found myself very unhappy at work and everything I thought that I concord was back, the lies in my head, the bad habits, it was an ugly battle. As I look back, when my weight creeped back to 275 pounds, internally I remember saying to myself that I would gain back every single pound, in the coming months that is exactly what I did. I said I was going to stop but I planted that seed and began to self-destruct.<br />
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If you are not interested in following my blog any longer, I understand. I let you down. Thank you for the time you spent with me and best journey to you. About six months ago, someone visited my blog (I was just invisible, not completely gone) and left the kindest comment. "You deserve a do-over!" Thank you, thank you, thank you! <br />
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I accept the Do-Over but I need help. I have since changed jobs and I am very happy at work. What I realize now is that I have issues with balance. I have decided to put my name out there and once again, apply for Biggest Loser. Here's to another chance!<br />
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<a href="http://www.thebiggestlosercasting.com/#.T230QQtLC9k.blogger">NBC's The Biggest Loser Casting : NBC's The Biggest Loser Casting</a>Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-10548119397097312472011-03-07T06:10:00.001-06:002011-03-07T06:10:29.334-06:00Week one weigh in, 307 pounds. I've lost 5 lbs, woo-hoo!Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-16175493736595820982011-03-03T20:23:00.001-06:002011-03-03T20:23:25.313-06:00Another day under the belt, 1199 calories. Getting it done!Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-86801842816364881232011-03-02T22:17:00.002-06:002011-03-02T22:25:25.970-06:00Atkins Day 3Another good day!<br /><br />Calories: 1331<br />Carbs: 66g<br />Fat: 76 g<br />Protien: 123g<br /><br />Okay, for the first time I have been tracking my food on Sparkpeople. I don't care for it. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE me some SPARK however I have always logged my calories on my iGoogle account through fatloser.com. When I did that, I had a complete breakdown of what I was eating including fiber, sodium, etc. The site also allowed me to enter and save recipes and custom meals. It really was helpful. I am going to finish the rest of this week up with Spark nutrition and then move back to fatloser.com.<br /><br />Surprisingly enough, it has not been too challenging sticking to low carb which REALLY surprises but of course, you're not getting any complaints out of me!<br /><br />I also wanted to give a big shout out to everyone tonight for your continued support!Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-7730033853952682972011-03-01T22:27:00.003-06:002011-03-01T22:36:11.730-06:00Day 2Another successful day! I had a lot going on today so it was super busy. I got home from work about 5:45 pm. I have an ongoing commitment on Tuesday nights and I have to leave home around 6:20 to make it on time. I didn't have a lot of time to cook, so I just whipped up some breakfast food for dinner. I got home around 9:30 tonight and I cooked dinner for tomorrow (another commitment on Wednesday night).<br /><br />Today, I went to lunch with a few colleagues and let me tell you, eating low carb at lunch was not difficult. I ordered a salad with meat. WOW, super easy. I was even able to turn down the bread and chips and dip.<br /><br />Here is my intake today:<br /><br />Calories: 1292<br />Carbs: 41 g<br />Fat: 99 g<br />Protein: 91 g<br /><br />Breakfast<br />Two eggs scrambled with tomato, jalapeno and sausage<br /><br />Lunch<br />Salad topped with Steak and blue cheese dressing<br /><br />Dinner<br />Three eggs scrambled with tomato, jalapeno and sausage<br /><br />Snacks<br />2 Pickles<br />2 Celery Stalks with pimento cheese<br />1 Mozzarella String CheeseOvercoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-55207191016709318762011-02-28T20:23:00.005-06:002011-03-01T22:43:47.733-06:00Atkins Day 1Okay, day one of Atkins was a success. I was surprised my calorie count was under 1500 calories, but I am thrilled it was!<br /><br />Calories: 1403<br />Carbs: 48 grams (no food not on approved list<br />Fat: 109 grams<br />Protien: 71 grams<br /><br />Breakfast<br />Two eggs scrambled with one sausage patty, half a jalepeno and tomatto.<br />Coffee with 1 tbsp cream and two equal packets.<br /><br />Lunch<br />Salad (Iceberg Lettuce, Spinach, Radish, Cucumber, Green Olives; two tbsp of mozz cheese) with 3 pieces of bacon and 2 tbsp of Bluecheese dressing.<br /><br />Dinner<br />Salad (Iceberg Lettuce; Spinach)topped with Flank steak that was cooked with jalepeno, tomatto and brocolli and 2 tbsp of Ranch dressing.<br /><br />Snacks<br />Celery with pimento cheese and cream cheese<br />Two pickles<br />String Cheese<br /><br />Here is a sneak peak at my dinner salad, oh my goodness was it YUMMY!!!<br /><img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/2/1/l2102713.jpg">Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-16562239393947767782011-02-28T07:39:00.001-06:002011-02-28T07:39:07.497-06:00A new day one! Weighed in at 312 (-2 even with binge) and beginning Atkins today. I'm not going to do it permanently just getting a jump start. Thanks Momma & Dawn!!!Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-13130656129219805412011-02-27T14:33:00.003-06:002011-02-27T14:48:40.256-06:00Make a choiceSo, day 1 last week was a success and everyday since then has been a disaster. I've been on a binge for a few days now. It's crazy because I know what I want and I am doing exactly the opposite. Eating whatever I can get my hands on. It's the same self destructive behavior that I have been putting upon myself for years.<br /><br />I know I need to change, I know it would benefit my health but in the moment, I don't care about anything else other than eating. This evening I am going to sit down and go through my bank account to look at the money I have wasted buying fast food. Hopefully that will help kick things in gear.<br /><br />It scares me that I am back in a place of thinking about what I want and doing nothing about it. What is the problem? Clearly, I know the problem lays within myself, that I am not actually committing to making a change but WHY do I keep doing this to myself? I am falling back into a place of feeling no hope for "changing." The other day, I even reasoned with myself, this is who I am just meant to be. <br /><br />How ridiculous, sure I am meant to be me, my personality, my quirkiness, my attitude and outlook... but a size, a weight doesn't equal a person. Why am I trying to reason that being overweight is just part of me? It isn't I am overweight because of the food choices that I make. It's not necessarily the food choice itself, it is the AMOUNT I choose to eat and the lack of exercise. I know these things yet I still eat, eat and eat. I've got to get out of this cloud, through this fog and back to a healthy reality. I do not want to be this person who constantly thinks of food or the next meal. Food does not define me yet it makes up most of my time, whether that is in thoughts or consumption. Food consumes my thoughts these days. My addiction. My love. My friend. My enemy. My source of energy. My lack of energy. My existence. My disease. My lover. My obsession. My confusion. My faith. My end of existence. MY CHOICE. Make a choice, make a choice, make a choice!Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-79079062254706170912011-02-22T22:25:00.001-06:002011-02-22T22:25:30.722-06:00Day 2 - Not a huge success, 2800 calories today. Tomorrow is a new day, the journey continues!Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-18150049129238698842011-02-21T19:39:00.001-06:002011-02-21T19:39:47.508-06:00Day 1Okay, today is my day 1. It wasn't easy but I ate healthy and after counting my calories, I ate 1361 today. I was hoping to stay closer to 1100 but hey, that is great considering I have been eating up to 6000 a day! ERrrrrRrrr, I don't even want to think it.<br /><br />I am focusing on my mantra last year "I want to be healthy!" One meal at a time, one day at a time. I can do this!Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-60301098579545518952011-02-20T17:23:00.003-06:002011-02-20T17:50:47.186-06:00Reality Check314 pounds... that is my reality. I am crippling my spirit and my body. I find it difficult to move around, I have no energy, I just want to sit in front of the TV but mostly, I want to EAT and EAT and EAT and EAT some more.<br /><br />Just five months ago, I was on top of the world, I was changing my life and taking control of my food addiction. I exercised nearly everyday for 9 months and ate healthy foods and counted calories. I went from 330 pounds to 268 pounds, I was winning the race. And look at me now, even quicker than I lost it, I am nearly back to my start race. I claimed that I would never do that again, and here I sit... 314 pounds. My feet hurt, my body is swollen, clothes do not fit me and I am miserable.<br /><br />I have this deep rooted weed within myself that I am watering with food. Its as if there is nothing that can satisfies its hunger.<br /><br />I tell myself, I can do it again but in reality, if you do nothing, nothing will happen. I can not continue down this path. I must regain control and get this weed out of me. It is killing me.<br /><br />I remember at one point last year that I knew I'd win the race but today I ask myself how do I get back to the track. I feel so lost.<br /><br />I sat down and looked at the differences between now and then and honestly, I am not doing anything but EATING. I stopped SPARKING and Blogging in roughly September last year and well, there went my accountability. Slowly but surely, I went a week without a workout, then two and well it was over a month, then I tried it and I was exhausted, I didn't cook so I bought fast food, and craved ice cream and brought that in the house and never stopped. All of my healthy choices were at wayside.<br /><br />I can not stand here and watch everything go with the tide. I must stand up and fight for my health. This isn't just about weight, this is my life and my health on the line. <br /><br />When I began my journey last year, I didn't have a plan other than blogging. Before you knew it, I was involved and committed to changing my life. So today, I commit again. Blogging was a great accountability factor for me. I know the things I need to do but I keep making excuses not to do them. Hopefully, as I blog, I can work some of these things out. <br /><br />To a new Day one!Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-15650712404010068202011-01-03T20:23:00.003-06:002011-01-03T20:31:17.026-06:00Ready, Get Set, GO!I am proud to blog that I got up this morning and did a 1 mile walk with Leslie Sansone, I just love that woman. I took my lunch, pre-planned, cooked, weighed and measured. I walked the stairs ten times at work (ouchie mamma!) and then hit up Curves this evening. It is a strong start to the new year. <br /><br />I was going to just do my Walk away the Pounds tape but I had the energy and needed the burn. It felt good, very good!<br /><br />I was doing a little research last night and was blown away when I found out that I had hiked, biked and walked 479 miles last year! WOW! Of course, that does not include everyday walking, that was simply me on a mission to exercise. I was dumbfounded that I was capable of so much. The crazy thing, I quit working out mid September, imagine what I could have done if I had not quit. Well, that is water under the bridge. One think I know for sure, it motivated me to get up and move more than you can imagine!<br /><br />My goal is to hit 600 miles in 2011, that is only 50 miles month... I can do this! Will you join me for the adventure?Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-17050886373448534732010-12-31T19:18:00.003-06:002010-12-31T19:36:38.271-06:00365 Days with the 330 Pound Woman, scratch 295 pound womanIt is hard to imagine that 365 days have come to pass. I wasn't sure what was going to happen when I began this journey, no real commitments (other to blogging) just the idea of wanting to become healthier.<br /><br />I lost 63 pounds by June of 2010. I maintained that weight through business travel and over the summer. From September to today, I have packed on inches and pounds. My weight loss is now down 35 pounds. I have quit smoking (1/4/11 will be exactly one year) which is a huge accomplishment in itself.<br /><br />I went from not being able to bend over and tie my shoes at a size 28 down to a 22 pant. I am now back in a 24 pant and that is tight. I began this year loathing exercise and end it wishing I was still exercising everyday, it really did so much for me, emotionally and physically.<br /><br />I found out that I had a passion for biking and hiking and that I could actually cook a pretty dang good meal that was healthy.<br /><br />Overall, this was a great year. I have to admit, it terrifies me that I allowed myself to gain so much weight back in the last few months (honestly, I gained it Sept and October) and how quickly I lost my stamina and energy from not working out... it tells me that I am still the 330 pound woman. Even though the scales says otherwise, I have been eating what I want, when I want. My midnight snacking is back in nearly full force.<br /><br />All though, I am struggling, I am not done. One thing I did learn this year, is that you slip, fall and get back up. You can't cry over spilt milk or obsess on what you may feel is a failure. You have to get up, dust off and keep moving.<br /><br />As I have battled many challenges this year, traveled, found a full time job, lost weight, gained weight, LOVED exercising, hated exercising... I am ending the last day of 2010 very proud and content with my journey.<br /><br />I will celebrate that I am 35 pounds lighter, two sizes smaller and enjoy my healthy lungs! My goal in 2011 is to move forward with my weight loss. Pick myself up, dust myself off, cook, pre-plan, weigh, measure, track what I eat and exercise.<br /><br />2011 is going to be an amazing year. To health and prosperity, Happy New Year!!!Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-87166145734061997542010-12-24T14:05:00.003-06:002010-12-24T14:13:47.663-06:00Holiday CheerChristmas Eve is upon us. Many of us are still running around looking for that last minute gift, wrapping presents, baking and cooking. All working so hard to get to sit back and enjoy time with our family and friends.<br /><br />As I am finishing up my last minute chores, I wanted to stop and to tell all of my blog family how much you mean to me and how much each of you has impacted me this year. Thank you for all of your support, encouragement and believing in me when I did not.<br /><br />What ever your religion or belief, I wish you a wonder holiday season. Enjoy your time with your family and friends, kick back and enjoy yourself and don't feel guilty about the fudge. You deserve it!<br /><br />Happy Holidays!Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-44478249298993037332010-12-17T19:19:00.003-06:002010-12-17T19:26:58.149-06:00It's been too longI think we can clearly see that my devotion to my health has tappered in the last quarter of the year. I began so strong, so fast and furious. Quiting smoking, exercising nearly everyday, eating healthy... losing inches and weight like there was no tomorrow.<br /><br />That is what it was like when I wasnt' working. Now I am working, balancing a full time job, a child and my health has not been so easy. I have offically been working for nealy three months. <br /><br />I am not working out any longer and I am no longer tracking my food. I have gained about 20 pounds and have gone up two sizes. It is so crazy how quickly you fall back into old ways.<br /><br />The good news is that I am still in the positive. I have still lost 40 pounds for the year and I am coming up on one whole year of not smoking, woo-hoo!<br /><br />I clearly have not overcome obesity or my addiction to food. I have alot of work to do. I am not giving in, I just need to find the time to dedicate to myself and simply... stop making excuses on why I can not do it!<br /><br />My desire to be healthy is not gone. I am going to spend some time this weekend focusing on my needs and come up with a plan or small goals that I can accomplish to keep moving in the right direction. I will not continue to gain weight, I will not be the 330 pound woman again! I can do it, I will do it! The fight is not over!Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-39067386012658836312010-11-25T23:14:00.001-06:002010-11-25T23:14:56.463-06:00A day to reflect and enjoy with friends and family, and of course... enjoy delicious foods! Thank you all for sharing this year with me!Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-38411358829011847762010-11-22T07:53:00.001-06:002010-11-22T07:53:51.970-06:00286 Pounds, doing my "Happy" dance! Thank you all for your kind words, encouragement and believing in me when I didn't. One meal at a time, gonna do this!Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-27016493457095594232010-11-16T07:27:00.001-06:002010-11-16T07:27:37.393-06:00Weighed this morning, 290 pounds. I've officially gained 22 pounds. This is not good.Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-7358146630662253082010-11-03T20:48:00.002-05:002010-11-03T20:51:02.746-05:00Oiling the machineI've exercised two days in a row! Small feat but it is a mini victory. Its crazy how quickly you fall out of shape. No worries, I'm getting back in the game and putting on my tennies... if nothing else, I will keep moving my body! <br /><br />To another day of excercise! One day at a time, one meal at a time!Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-42343399886108787752010-10-17T23:24:00.000-05:002010-10-17T23:25:01.927-05:00Dinosaur Valley AdventureOne of my passions I discovered this year was hiking. I figured since I am working on getting back into the grove, what better than doing something I enjoy :)<br /><br />My son had his best friend spend the weekend with us so, how was I going to encourage them to get off the couch and step away from the video game remote control? DINOSAURS!!!<br /><br />Fortunately, we have a wonder state park about and hour and a half away from us that is actually an archaeological dig sight... yea, no joke! It is called Dinosaur Valley and is located in Glen Rose TX. We got up extra early this morning and hit the road ready for adventure.<br /><br />As we got closer to the park, the boys (even though they are 14) began to fantasize and talk about Dinosaurs roaming the Earth and lurking in the deep sea of trees. I found myself getting wrapped up in their fantasy world and imagined huge dinosaurs walking along with us. <br /><br />We entered the park and decided to park at Track Site #1, there are three in total. Off we set in our adventure. Reading every sign, climbing up and down hills, crossing shallow water, through the thicket and beyond the path... we finally stumbled across tracks. How exciting. Its amazing to know that Dinosaurs roamed the very place we stood millions of years ago. <br /><br />We hiked for 3.5 hours and played a good 1.5. We had a great time! The boys enjoyed skipping rocks across the water, catching frogs and tadpoles. I joined in on the fun, I just couldn't resist. We enjoyed our sack lunches and laughed and enjoyed each others company. We really had a great time.<br /><br />It was very nice to get outside and get moving. I have to admit, not working out for the last six weeks has really taken its toll on me. Not to worry, I know I will regain my momentum over the next several weeks. <br /><br />After driving back to town, I took my sons best friend home and went grocery shopping. Again, I found myself standing in the diet pill section looking for that thing, that little something to jump start my weight loss. I am not sure why I feel so weak. (It couldn't have anything to do with the Donuts I had for breakfast or the Chicken Finger Basket I had for dinner... yea, fried city galore). I did pick up a Detox kit... SlimQuick Cleanse and Detox. I also bought SlimQuick Ultra Fat Burner. Yea, I know... no magic pill will do it but I figured the detox will help remove toxins and waste which will hopefully give me a little jump start. I am not going to start the Fat Burner pill until I have completed my cleanse, which will be in 14 days. I am hoping that in the 14 days some of my sugar and fat cravings will have decreased and maybe I won't use the SlimQuick Fat Burner. Time will tell.<br /><br />Here are a few pics from today<br /><br /><img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/8/0/l806007882.jpg"><br /><img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/3/9/l390413226.jpg"><br /><img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/9/7/l978476110.jpg"><br /><img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/8/4/l844820695.jpg"><br /><img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/5/5/l556601152.jpg"><br /><img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/3/6/l369280581.jpg"><br /><img src="http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/nw/5/1/l516024340.jpg">Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-58606319129357817962010-10-16T11:38:00.002-05:002010-10-16T11:41:21.709-05:00Feeling today is a great day for the outdoors!It's gorgeous in Dallas today! The weather is perfect and the sun is out... I am feeling an outdoor adventure. Hiking or Biking... hmmmm???Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931277181260140522.post-23899968682503401002010-10-14T22:04:00.003-05:002010-10-14T22:35:15.202-05:00The Good, The Bad and The UglyI don't even know where to begin. Clearly, I have not been committed to making my health a priority in the last 6 weeks. Somewhere between traveling for 5 weeks, coming home, accepting a FULL TIME JOB (YEA... I am no longer unemployed!), working 40-50+ hours a week, becoming a traveling taxi for a teen, catching up on chores at home, working on big projects and breathing... I have not gotten back into a routine of eating healthy or working out. I just can't seem to balance the tight rope... I want to do good, I say I am gonna do it but then there just doesn't seem to be enough time in the day to plan my meals, count calories or even to jump on my bike and ride.<br /><br />Instead, I find myself day dreaming about losing weight... beating myself up because I have gained roughly 12 pounds of 62 pounds that I've lost. I am back in the hustle of bustle of everyday life and I finding that I have easily put myself on the back burner. I never intended for it to happen that way.<br /><br />Even while traveling, I kept up my workouts... now, I was eating out every meal but I still worked out 5 days a week. I've been home since 9/4 and honestly, I have worked out only 3 or 4 times?!?!?! Not only have I not been working out, I am still grabbing food on the go, breakfast and lunch. Not only is it food on the go, it has turned into burgers, fries and greasy fried tacos. <br /><br />I don't want to give in, I just have to find the balance. Most importantly, I need to stop beating myself and celebrate what I have still accomplished. I am still at 50 pounds lost and I have not smoked since 1/4/10 ... that is 9 months! WOW! <br /><br />I want to thank everyone for encouraging and supporting me. Your feedback, comment and support means so much. I am going to take the challenge presented by many of you and prioritize my goals.<br /><br />When I began my blog on Jan 1st 2010, my goal was to become healthy. I didn't have a plan however I committed to blogging. I haven't been blogging (partly because I am super duper busy ( I have traveled to 3 states this week, YIKES, while also trying to fit in my sons football game) and also because I don't want to acknowledge that I am not doing whats best for my health.<br /><br />In the beginning, I committed to blogging about the good, the bad and the ugly... this just happens to be part of the ugly and I will begin to blog again on a daily basis... the good, the bad and the ugly... accountability!<br /><br />One meal at a time, One day at a time. My journey continues...Overcoming Obesityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14295489418095345623noreply@blogger.com12