Ok so last night was the Weight Watchers meeting. I still felt like I hadnt lost anything. I guess just discouragement. I felt fat. But I tried to keep it positive. I went up and Steph weighed me. I lost .2, yes, there is a period in front of that 2. But at least it was not a gain. It was still a loss. But I dont want to see that small number again next week so I have been workin it at the gym. I went yesterday morning and did a mile and a half, last night I did a mile and a half and this morning, since I woke up late, only did a mile. I am planning on going tonight and doing two miles. I am going to try and get my friend to go with me, she has a membership but never goes. I have been encouraging her to go. I know she hates going in the mornings but if I can get her to go at night, hey, at least she will be going. So I left the meeting, stopped at Jack in the Box and got a Chicken Fajita Pita, that thing is so good and healthy tasting. I went to bookstudy and didnt have a relapse with the migraine like I had the last two weeks. So I am thinking it was just a fluke that it happened two weeks in a row. This morning I am very full of energy. I always am when I get to the gym in the morning. I am planning on getting there every morning this week. Usually when I get to the gym in the morning I am full of energy all day, but yesterday around 2pm I got sooooooo drowsy. So around 330, when I just couldnt take it anymore, I closed my office door, layed my blanket on the floor and took a 15 minute power nap. I think I am going to start doing that every day. Maybe I can get my body trained for that 15 minutes of rest. After I did that, I had SO much energy the rest of the day. I got a pillow ready this morning to bring with me to work and leave here, but I forgot it. So, today I will have to use my sweater as a pillow. That little nap will help me make it through the rest of the day especially since I am working a lot of overtime and need that extra rest. Well my friends, hope you are all having a good week. Keep up the good work!!!
~Chrissy
My Progress
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007
Back in the saddle again
So its been a couple weeks since I updated. I have been doing ok. Last week I was ready to update even tho I had gained 2 lbs. But Tuesday night I just had a little breakdown. Apparently the gain bothered me more than I knew. Everyone was trying to be encouraging, "Oh its probably muscle" but I just figured out that it was my vacation catching up with me. Then the more I thought about it, I never eat before I go to the Weight Watchers meeting but last Monday I bbq'd hamburgers and ate it just before I walked out the door. So it was just sitting there in my stomach NOT digested but solid in my body. So tonight I am NOT going to eat before the meeting so that I can get an accurate weight. So it was kind of a hard week for me. The last two Monday nights I have come down with a bad migraine. I get depressed when I am sick. So that kinda kicked the week off to a bad start. I hadnt been to the gym since the Monday before so for a little over a week I hadnt gone. But Wednesday morning I made myself get up and go. It felt good. I hurt after but it was a good hurt. The rest of the week I tried to have a better attitude. I went to the gym again Thursday. Friday morning I didnt go cause me, Alena and Elizabeth were planning to hike Cowles Mountain. But I came home from work, walked in the door, said "Hi" to my roommate, walked straight into my room and fell asleep. It had been such a hard week emotionally, mentally and physically. I slept for a few hours since Elizabeth and Alena were not getting off on time. It was too dark to hike so we just stayed in and watched some shows I had recorded throughout the week.
Saturday morning was a nice treat. I woke up to rain and wind. It has not done that in about 6+ months. It was cold out, stayed in my pj's and watched some tv. Did lots of laundry. Was really in the mood to bake but dont like to do that alone. So I just got caught up on all my shows from the previous week and did laundry. Saturday night me, Alena, Eric, Elizabeth & Barry went to Shalespear's Pub, had dinner and drinks and then we to the National Comedy Theater. It was so much fun and we all lauhged really hard. Came home and was bored outta my mind so I watched some TV and went to bed about midnight.
Sunday I slept in til 10 and let me tell you, that is REALLY sleeping in for me. I am usually up by 645-700 on a non gym day and on a gym day I am up between 500-530am. So 10am is late for me. But it was nice, I was feeling poopy so I just got up, layed on the couch, did some cleaning, killing of ants and then took a shower... where I proceeded to fall. I banged up my kneecap pretty bad, it really hurts. I couldnt believe I did that, I just lost my footing. All I could think of was "Help, I've Falled and Cant Get Up!!!" I slammed my shoulder against the tile wall, my hip and my knee agains the bottom of the tub. Then slid and whacked my knee on the side of the tub. Grrr... I got out and put ice on it for a while and relaxed on the couch. Then last night we went to meeting and then out to dinner after, there were 18 of us that went. At first it was just going to be my roommate, her sister and my cousin, but then my sister and brother in law came and then Rachel told me that we were invited to go to Friday's for dinner with a group. So we went there. It was a lot of fun. Friday's isnt in the Weight Watchers Eating Out Guide so my cousin and I split a meal. We did the three course for $16.99 and had Jack Daniel's Chicken, Shrimp, potatoes and veggies. It came with an appetizer which we got the green bean fries. Then it came with a dessert, we got the mousse in the shot glass, so it was a nice tiny dessert, just enough actually.
So today, I had a Weight Watchers Carmel Apple muffin. Its a new flavor I guess, couldnt even find it on eTools. It was so good. Then about a half an hour ago I had a 100 calorie pack of the kettle korn, soo good!!! Tonight is Weight Watchers. I am going to go into it with a good attitude, stay positive and we will see what the numbers are. Until tomorrow.....
Chrissy
Saturday morning was a nice treat. I woke up to rain and wind. It has not done that in about 6+ months. It was cold out, stayed in my pj's and watched some tv. Did lots of laundry. Was really in the mood to bake but dont like to do that alone. So I just got caught up on all my shows from the previous week and did laundry. Saturday night me, Alena, Eric, Elizabeth & Barry went to Shalespear's Pub, had dinner and drinks and then we to the National Comedy Theater. It was so much fun and we all lauhged really hard. Came home and was bored outta my mind so I watched some TV and went to bed about midnight.
Sunday I slept in til 10 and let me tell you, that is REALLY sleeping in for me. I am usually up by 645-700 on a non gym day and on a gym day I am up between 500-530am. So 10am is late for me. But it was nice, I was feeling poopy so I just got up, layed on the couch, did some cleaning, killing of ants and then took a shower... where I proceeded to fall. I banged up my kneecap pretty bad, it really hurts. I couldnt believe I did that, I just lost my footing. All I could think of was "Help, I've Falled and Cant Get Up!!!" I slammed my shoulder against the tile wall, my hip and my knee agains the bottom of the tub. Then slid and whacked my knee on the side of the tub. Grrr... I got out and put ice on it for a while and relaxed on the couch. Then last night we went to meeting and then out to dinner after, there were 18 of us that went. At first it was just going to be my roommate, her sister and my cousin, but then my sister and brother in law came and then Rachel told me that we were invited to go to Friday's for dinner with a group. So we went there. It was a lot of fun. Friday's isnt in the Weight Watchers Eating Out Guide so my cousin and I split a meal. We did the three course for $16.99 and had Jack Daniel's Chicken, Shrimp, potatoes and veggies. It came with an appetizer which we got the green bean fries. Then it came with a dessert, we got the mousse in the shot glass, so it was a nice tiny dessert, just enough actually.
So today, I had a Weight Watchers Carmel Apple muffin. Its a new flavor I guess, couldnt even find it on eTools. It was so good. Then about a half an hour ago I had a 100 calorie pack of the kettle korn, soo good!!! Tonight is Weight Watchers. I am going to go into it with a good attitude, stay positive and we will see what the numbers are. Until tomorrow.....
Chrissy
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Ok, I am back...
Hello all again... Well I am back from Yosemite, what a trip that was. I had such a blast!!! Cannot wait for next year. I have decided that one of my goals is to hike Half Dome next year. In a year, I should have lost a good amount of weight and in a position to do so.
Anyway, onto more important things. I had my weigh in on Monday at the meeting. I was a little nervous since I didnt count any points on my trip. And I ate some things that were not the best for me. I mean I know I can eat anything, but I had like 3 s'mores on the trip, carne asada, carnitas, eggs, potatoes, all kinds of yummy stuff. But the mornings that I had a big breakfast, I tried to be good the rest of the day and the days that I knew we were going to have a big dinner, I ate a fiber bar for breakfast and little snacks all day. So I thought I did ok, but was still nervous. So I went to the meeting on Monday, another 3.8 pounds lost, so that brings my total as you can see above and over to the right of the screen to 13 pounds. I have to say tho that I did do a lot of walking/hiking there so I did earn some extra activity points. Its nice that we are watching The Biggest Loser at the same time, its very motivating.
I have been back at the gym again, only once since I got back from my trip. I went Monday morning, all excited to be back in the swing of things and home. Saturday night was a bad night. When we got home Saturday night I was so excited to see Tad (my kitty) and glad to be home. We ate dinner and watched The Office, which was awesome!!! But when I went to bed, I just got this sadness and lonliness that came over me and over took my every thought and emotion. I just started crying my eyes out. I dont know what was wrong with me, I was so lonely and depressed. I guess it was the fact that 1) I slept in the same tent with 2 other ppl for a week and now was going to sleep alone, 2) I felt so much peace when we were there and now I was back in this busy fast paced city that was full of chaos and bills and stupid people, 3) I was PMS'ing & 4) I was EXHAUSTED!!! I think I was feeling just right all things considered...
I am so tired of routine. I want to do something every month, have somethign to look forward to every month. Like this month we are going to Riverside and we have assembly. Next month we are going to Disneyland. December we are planning on going camping. I am just so tired of routine, and I want to meet some new people. I want to do more with the friends I already have. I just want to be more active. I am thinking of planning to hike Cowles Mountain at least once either every week or every other week, depending on how I am feeling. Then I would like to hike Stonewall Peak like once a month or every other month depending on what everybody's plans are like. I am just tired of getting up, going to work, coming home, going to bed. Its just boring and if I am going to be young and single, I am going to make the most of it and have FUN!!!
So I hope all of you are doing well and can find some kind of encouragement from my post. I know I have found encouragement from recounting my accomplishment... To those of you in this battle with me, I feel like this mountain I have been climbing for years has not just been turned into a grain of sand. I hope that you have the same success and thanks for being in this boat with me, I appreciate all your support. For those of you who are considering this, its one of the best decisions I have never made, stop holding back and just join with us, you wont regret it. For those of you who are skinny and healthy and dont need to lose weight, you suck! No wait, thats not encouraging, ok for those of you who are skinny, healthy and dont need to lose weight, congrats, it sucks having to lose it, its hard, keep up whatever you are doing... Have a great day everyone!!!
Anyway, onto more important things. I had my weigh in on Monday at the meeting. I was a little nervous since I didnt count any points on my trip. And I ate some things that were not the best for me. I mean I know I can eat anything, but I had like 3 s'mores on the trip, carne asada, carnitas, eggs, potatoes, all kinds of yummy stuff. But the mornings that I had a big breakfast, I tried to be good the rest of the day and the days that I knew we were going to have a big dinner, I ate a fiber bar for breakfast and little snacks all day. So I thought I did ok, but was still nervous. So I went to the meeting on Monday, another 3.8 pounds lost, so that brings my total as you can see above and over to the right of the screen to 13 pounds. I have to say tho that I did do a lot of walking/hiking there so I did earn some extra activity points. Its nice that we are watching The Biggest Loser at the same time, its very motivating.
I have been back at the gym again, only once since I got back from my trip. I went Monday morning, all excited to be back in the swing of things and home. Saturday night was a bad night. When we got home Saturday night I was so excited to see Tad (my kitty) and glad to be home. We ate dinner and watched The Office, which was awesome!!! But when I went to bed, I just got this sadness and lonliness that came over me and over took my every thought and emotion. I just started crying my eyes out. I dont know what was wrong with me, I was so lonely and depressed. I guess it was the fact that 1) I slept in the same tent with 2 other ppl for a week and now was going to sleep alone, 2) I felt so much peace when we were there and now I was back in this busy fast paced city that was full of chaos and bills and stupid people, 3) I was PMS'ing & 4) I was EXHAUSTED!!! I think I was feeling just right all things considered...
I am so tired of routine. I want to do something every month, have somethign to look forward to every month. Like this month we are going to Riverside and we have assembly. Next month we are going to Disneyland. December we are planning on going camping. I am just so tired of routine, and I want to meet some new people. I want to do more with the friends I already have. I just want to be more active. I am thinking of planning to hike Cowles Mountain at least once either every week or every other week, depending on how I am feeling. Then I would like to hike Stonewall Peak like once a month or every other month depending on what everybody's plans are like. I am just tired of getting up, going to work, coming home, going to bed. Its just boring and if I am going to be young and single, I am going to make the most of it and have FUN!!!
So I hope all of you are doing well and can find some kind of encouragement from my post. I know I have found encouragement from recounting my accomplishment... To those of you in this battle with me, I feel like this mountain I have been climbing for years has not just been turned into a grain of sand. I hope that you have the same success and thanks for being in this boat with me, I appreciate all your support. For those of you who are considering this, its one of the best decisions I have never made, stop holding back and just join with us, you wont regret it. For those of you who are skinny and healthy and dont need to lose weight, you suck! No wait, thats not encouraging, ok for those of you who are skinny, healthy and dont need to lose weight, congrats, it sucks having to lose it, its hard, keep up whatever you are doing... Have a great day everyone!!!
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