5 posts tagged “weight loss”

I'm still doing good today. But I noticed after class tonight, I was craving to eat something. Once I got home, I did allow myself to have an "evening dessert". It was a Weight Watchers dessert, so I felt ok about it. I wondered why I was craving food though. I felt great, I was in a good mood and yet I wanted to eat. I wanted to run to the local Wendy's and grab a burger combo so bad.

But I didn't. *phew

I wonder why I crave food when I'm happy. I suppose it would be like a celebration? Interesting.

Also, I watched an Oprah episode tonight about people that had lost an immense amount of weight naturally (no pills or sugeries). One woman managed to lose 530 lbs!!

Wow.

If she can do that, why can't I simply lose 80 lbs? Let's stay motivated.

~Jenn

Back to square 1 folks.

So, my "Jenn's Super Weigh-Loss Challenge" a few months ago bombed. Well, I should've known better. I decided to make a resolution this year (which I normally don't do) and go for weight-loss attempt #278. I bought a book 2 weeks ago by Jorge Cruise called "8 minutes in the Morning, Easy weight loss". It not only gives you eating hints but more importanly exercises to do in the morning that only take 8 minutes! Just what I needed.

So far, I'm starting week #2 and doing well. I did splurge over the weekend, but got right back down to business today. Then I watched the Oprah show about living your "Best Life" and how this is the year for weight loss. I will be downloading the contract and signing it tomorrow. I need to cut this crap out that I am doing to myself and start living my Best Life...

I figure if I can't take care of my own health how can I 1) Take care of others, 2) teach or tell others they need to change their health and 3) really enjoy living with my family (my loving husband!).

It's time to get in shape. No more fast food. No more excuses. Period.

Here we go again, only this time I WILL lose the weight for good.

~Jenn

Day 2

So, I've gotten through most of today with no problems. I ate carrots and apple slices again. I am not eating so well tonight, but limited so it shouldn't affect my overall day. I am eating some bacon/tomato bowls (8 WW points) and a few slices of garlic bread. Not the best, but again I will still be within my day of alottable points.

Today was easier for me because I didn't go to work *embarassed smile*, so I only had to deal with cravings at home. 2 days down, Eleventy Billion to go. *Sigh

Day 3

I've decided to just post additional days together, maybe by week or something. Otherwise, having a daily post just about weight loss will get kind of boring.

I've done well today. Carrot sticks, PB&J sandwich, mozarella cheese, etc. I covered my necessary glasses of water as well. I'm not sure what I will eat for dinner tonight, but I will attempt to be reasonable.

I have noticed that physically I already feel better. My body seems to be responding to the healthier food already. I think that is very cool. I have had cravings today, but have been able to curtail them by thinking of a much more slender/fit me.

Day 4

Another day down. I did well again today. Same basic stuff. I ended up eating another WW frozen meal for dinner (cheese ravioli, tasty!) I've still been able to keep my cravings at bay, I do allow myself a taste here and there. And my water consumption is crazy! I drink water all day long! (which is good) I seem to crave it. My body must be telling me something. *grin*

I realized something today. I feel different mentally, which is a great thing. I believe that's what has been missing in past attempts. Something seems to have clicked in my head this go-round. Let's hope it sticks.  

Day 5

I made it 5 days! Wahoo. Almost a whole week, but the most important part of the week. Tomorrow is Saturday and I do get a little freedom to satisfy some cravings. I am going to "try" to not go as hog wild as I have in the past. Wish me luck!

I can do this. I am in this for the long haul.

~Jenn

So, I've started the "Jenn Super-Weight Loss Challenge" t.o.d.a.y. That's right, you are here, in the beginning.

Day 1 (ominous music - duhn duhn DUHHHHHN)

So far, I'm doing well. I've actually had a "I should be proud of myself" moment. I am currently sitting in a McDonalds parking lot (for their wi-fi access *cheesy grin*), but more than that, I went INSIDE (gasp!) and didn't order anything. I just used the restroom and promptly left. In fact, the smell that normally weakens my resolve and causes me to order a burger/fries didn't phase me. Let's hope that smell isn't just sitting somewhere idle in my brain to only come out later when I'm not strong enough to combat it. And yes, McDonalds is my achilles heel of fast-food places. Maybe I just had a 300 moment and now I'm a Spartan soldier. Hmmm. Nice imagery.

I've been drinking tons of water (hence me needing to pee every 10 minutes, lol) and scarffed down a WW strawberry smoothie mid-morning. Maybe that helped my hunger pains subside for the moment.

Well, I made it through the entire day and did well. I grabbed some carrot sticks, apple slices and low-fat mozarella cubes to munch on before class. I made it through class and once I got home had a PB&J sandwich with a snack-size bag of light butter popcorn. Yippeee.

Wish me luck. Wish me strength and motivation. I'm gonna need it.

~Jenn

I need to lose weight. I eat terribly (there I said it) and don't excercise at all. How in the world can I get motivated? I feel physically gross, uncomfortable and just plain yucky. I feel like a stuffed turkey. It's tough any more for me to find anything at all to wear, even if it's just jeans and a t-shirt. What's wrong with me? Why am I having such a hard time with this?

Blech.

Maybe this will start my first day. Maybe, if I'm accountable somewhere I can get myself back on track.

Here's hoping.

~Jenn