Ok so I dont know if anyone even reads this thing. But I have been gone for some time now. I am so sorry. I didnt realize how long it had been until I looked and for my progress box it said that there was no data cause it had been more than 80 days. Oops, my bad! Well its been a tough road. I have had a lot going on. I have not eaten well, I have not been to the gym, I just had come close to giving up. But I had a talk with myself this weekend and told myself that when my membership expired and I had to cancel cause I didnt have the money, someone bought 10 more weeks for me. Someone spent $130 for me to continue to attend the meetings for another 10 weeks. That means someone believes in me that much. I cant let them down, I cant let their money go to waste. So I started back on track yesterday. I have been counting my points, back at the gym and have a whole new attitude. I really wanna do this. I am tired of being the way I am. I mean, I am happy with myself and I love myself but I wanna be healthy and I wanna be happier. I know that the only way that I can feel better is by being healthier and eating right. Yesterday I DID NOT want to go to the gym, but me and ebizzle talked each other into it and we went toether after work. I went to the WW meeting last night and I gained 2 pounds and so not bad for being away for 3 weeks. I also had just drank a whole bottle of water at the gym and had other stuff going on in my body that could have contributed to that gain. But you know what? In the words of Heidi, I am going to own it and take that number as my mess up. That scale does not lie. And next week, its going to tell me I lost something...
So keep up the good work everyone. I am off to the gym for my lunch breakk. Have a great week and much love to you all!!!
~Chrissy
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Measurments
Ok, so this is just a generalization becuase I cant remember the numbers exactly. But jessie did my measurments the other night and I have lost an inch in my waist, like 2 in my arms and thighs and then like 4 inches in my hips. I may not be seeing as much progress on the scale as I want, but the fact that I am seeing it elsewhere makes me so happy. On my way to being that presumptuous pin up...
Yosemite Countdown
Ok for those of you going with us in September, I have now added our Yosemite Countdown so that we can know how many days we have left to slave away til we are relaxing away in Yosemite with the bears. Cant wait!!!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Cool texting tool
So I was reading an article yesterday on cools tricks when texting. One of them was very effective and thought I would share it with you all:
If you're watching your weight, Diet.com can help you count your calories. Text any major restaurant chain's name and menu item to DIET1 (dial 34381) and Diet.com will shoot you back the nutrition stats: calories, fat, carbs and protein.
The only stat it does not give you is the fiber which at least you can get a general idea of what the points value is. I mean if anything, the points value will go down if there is a fiber content. I gave it a whirl yesterday morning and it was pretty sweet! I sent "McDonald's Sausage Egg McMuffin" and in about 15-20 seconds I got a text that said:
McDonalds Sausage McMuffin W/ Egg
Cal: 450
Fat: 27g
Carb: 30g
Prtn: 21g
How cool is that??? I mean, whats not cool is that that item is 11 points!!! What would have been cool is that if I had found this out before yesterday morning, I could have avoided that 11 point Sausage Egg McMuffin I had for breakfast... But from now on that will be a GREAT tool to use when you are out and happen to stop at a fast food place. Or you go to a restaurant and didnt look up the items before you came. This is a great tool for those that fail to plan! Like myself... There was a saying that my 9th grade Algebra teacher used to say: Fail to plan then plan to fail. That is true in money situations, life situations but also in food situations. If you fail to plan on what obsticles might come upon you then you will have to put up an even harder fight. Be like my good friend Heidi, who when she knew she was going to a picnic this weekend that would have lots of possible "Red Light Foods" she brought her own lunch and ate that. Well done my friend!!! Well people, that is my tip of the day! One last thought I will leave you with: "Many times we're so wrapped up in our problems that we can't see how simple it can be to solve them." I wish you all succes in living a healthy lifestyle. Love and kisses,
~Chrissy
If you're watching your weight, Diet.com can help you count your calories. Text any major restaurant chain's name and menu item to DIET1 (dial 34381) and Diet.com will shoot you back the nutrition stats: calories, fat, carbs and protein.
The only stat it does not give you is the fiber which at least you can get a general idea of what the points value is. I mean if anything, the points value will go down if there is a fiber content. I gave it a whirl yesterday morning and it was pretty sweet! I sent "McDonald's Sausage Egg McMuffin" and in about 15-20 seconds I got a text that said:
McDonalds Sausage McMuffin W/ Egg
Cal: 450
Fat: 27g
Carb: 30g
Prtn: 21g
How cool is that??? I mean, whats not cool is that that item is 11 points!!! What would have been cool is that if I had found this out before yesterday morning, I could have avoided that 11 point Sausage Egg McMuffin I had for breakfast... But from now on that will be a GREAT tool to use when you are out and happen to stop at a fast food place. Or you go to a restaurant and didnt look up the items before you came. This is a great tool for those that fail to plan! Like myself... There was a saying that my 9th grade Algebra teacher used to say: Fail to plan then plan to fail. That is true in money situations, life situations but also in food situations. If you fail to plan on what obsticles might come upon you then you will have to put up an even harder fight. Be like my good friend Heidi, who when she knew she was going to a picnic this weekend that would have lots of possible "Red Light Foods" she brought her own lunch and ate that. Well done my friend!!! Well people, that is my tip of the day! One last thought I will leave you with: "Many times we're so wrapped up in our problems that we can't see how simple it can be to solve them." I wish you all succes in living a healthy lifestyle. Love and kisses,
~Chrissy
Whidldfnkias
Ok, so I know that they title does not make any sense. I thought it was indicitive of my weight loss this week. I lost 3.8lbs. I mean, dont get me wrong. I am so happy about that. But I didnt count points once last week. It seems that the weeks that I dont worry about it and just eat normal (obviously paying attention to how much I eat) I lose but the weeks that I count the points like they were my money, I gain. I just dont get it, its confusing, frustrating and annoying. But its a loss non the less so I am happy. When I weighed in last night, Pamela said that I just needed to lose 0.4 somehow. So since I had taken off my rings, earrings, bracelet, glasses and slip before I got on the scale (always do every week), I asked if I could take off my bra. She laughed (but objected) even tho I assured her that I could do it without removing my shirt. She still would not allow me... So I decided that I am boycotting bras. Another .04 more I would have been at 25 pounds total. "Stupid bra!!!" Needless to say I will never wear a bra to WW again!!!!!!!!!!!!! So since you have that mental picture I will leave you with the final thought that Stephanie left us with last night: "If you ignore your health, it will go away!" All too true!!! Thanks to all of you for your love and support. Love you all,
~Chrissy
~Chrissy
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Monday Weigh In
Ok, so I went to WW Monday night. I gained 1.4 pounds. I ate great the whole week but blew it on Sunday when we went to dinsneyland, egh, it happnes. I also was retaining major water, I took my sock off and it looked like I still had one on. Oh well, will do better next week. Have a good week everyone!
~Chrissy
~Chrissy
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Its awesome to see results...
Ok, so I know there are a lot of you who intently look for my follow up information every Tuesday. Its been an insane, crazy, busy morning but as requested, my info is posted over there --> from last night. It was a great night. I busted my butt last week (see blog from yesterday) and it paid off. Now I am more than ever before motivated to stay with this thing and make it happen. Thanks to everyone for your love and support, you know who you are!!! Love you all,
~Chrissy
~Chrissy
Monday, April 21, 2008
Wow, thats what being determined is like...
So last week I spanked it!!! I was never over my points once all week and went to the gym everyday but Thursday and even then I went and played Tennis with Sarah. I hurt, but it was a good hurt. I am finally feeling that determination that I have been lacking for so long. I mean on Wednesday I ran for a mile straight, have not done that in months. I pushed myself everyday to do at least 2 miles (which is where I stopped everyday). I started going to the gym on my lunch break. No lines for a treadmil and not a lot of people which is super nice. I used to go after work and it was like if I didnt get there right at 5pm, well then I had to wait in a line for a treadmil and then be surrounded by these people that go to the gym just to check other people out and its intimidating. Its still that way at lunch but not even close to the way it is after work. Anyway, so I have been enjoying that. Every day last week I stayed within my points, I mean, for once, I was the WW nazi. I was so proud of myself. Saturday I didnt count points, but I didnt eat a lot either. Sunday I was good for the most part, until dinner that is. We went to the Old Spaghetti Factory and I had this Chicken Penne that had both Marinara and Alfredo sauce on it. Could have done without the Alfredo since it tasted like a basic cream sauce with no flavor, kinda killed the meal. But I did have bread too. I am so proud of myself. I didnt eat all my meal cause I just decided I was satisfied and stopped. I am excited about the weigh in tonight. I am anxious to see how I did this week. Oh and the best part!!! I was trying to find something to wear yesterday morning and all my clothes were just hanging on me. Rach even came in to try and help me find something but everything was just hanging down. I was so excited, altho I have NO money to buy new clothes right now. I am going to just keep up the good work, keep kickin my butt at the gym and keep on track. I went on my lunch break today and did 3 miles, thought I would increase it. Then this afternoon I started getting a little drowsy so I used my stress bands to do some arm exercizes and then did 100 crunches. I will update tomorrow on how the weigh in went. Love, peace and chicken grease...
~Chrissy
~Chrissy
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Guilt is the worse feeling in the world!
Ok, so I had the worst feeling of guilt today. I had a mini crossoint with turkey and cheese on it. It was low in points cause it was so small. I ended up getting hungry around 3pm and had a Smart Ones Ziti Pasta to hold me over. We made Orange Chicken and Fried Rice from Trader Joe's for dinner. It was super tasty. The Orange Chicken was 5 points for 1 cup and the Fried Rice was 4 points for 1 cup. It was really good but that is not what I had the guilty feeling for. We had a Board Luncheon yesterday and brought in mini sandwhiches from VONS. We also had cookies. These giant sugar cookies. I ate like 3/4 of one today. I was just craving it like you would not believe. So I bucklede under the pressure. I have no idea how many points it was. I counted 5 points for it. I am hoping that it was not more than that. It was 3/4 or a freaking cookie. I was good the rest of the day. I actually have 1 point left after I just ate my canteloupe tonight. Which was quite yummy and kinda made up for the cookie. Ok, not really... Anyway, I am still feeling very motivated and trying really hard to just do this thing. I am .4 away from 20 pounds, I WANT MY 20 POUND STAR!!!!!!!!!!! I am just trying really hard. I feel like now that I have pretty much 20lbs down, I can do this, its managable. So I am going to keep on keeping on. This weekend will be the real test as that is ALWAYS when I fall down. I go out lots with friends. I eat way too many points. So we will see how it goes and I will update as I can. Have a great weekend everyone!
~Chrissy
~Chrissy
Monday, March 17, 2008
No Weigh In Pass
Hey there, so I updated my weights so that you can see where I am at total. I am thinking tonight I might go to the meeting but use a No Weigh In Pass becuase I have not eaten very well over the weekend. I had an event on Friday and ate horrible on Friday. Saturday didnt eat well, Sunday didnt eat well. Thus the reason I feel like caca... So anyway, things are updated, enjoy!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Going strong.... SPEEDBUMP
Ok, so I have been doing really good all week so far. Been counting all my points, eveything that goes into my mouth gets written down. But see I am an emotional eater. And oh boy are the emotions running strong... Yesterday I made a HUGE boo boo. Our million dollar donor called and had not received the blank invitations I had sent him in the mail. Oh yeah, cause I forgot to send them, even tho I had told his girl I did. I guess there were just so many things coming across our desk that I honestly thought I had sent them. I felt terrible. I had popped them in the mail yesterday so that they would get them today but she wanted them now. I had mailed her the last of my invitations so I looked around the office and was able to scrounge up the amount I needed. I jumped in the car and flew down the freeway heading from Santee to Pacific Beach. I felt horrible. I knew that my boss would be pissed. When I got back to the office, the donor had called my boss, who was on vacation and told her that he was not happy about what had happened. I thought to myself "Great, now I have the wrath of Lesa upon me tomorrow". So I worried about it all night. I woke up with a migraine this morning from it. But not only that, we had gotten a notice from the property management company at home saying that they were going to do inspections of all the apartments. I was freaking out cause a couple months ago they had sent a flyer to every apartment stating that there were no pets, no bbq's and any modifications that were to be done to the place i.e. hanging hardware, painting, etc... required written consent from the management. We have a cat, curtains hanging and a bbq out back, all things that were either ok'd by the previous manager or never mentioned to us. I was so worried that they were going to make us get rid of them all. The curtains offer warmth/coolness to my room, the cat is like my child and the bbq was a gift from my grandmother when we moved in. I dont want to have to get rid of any of them. So I came to work today, talked with my boss, mistakes happen she said. Too bad it was with the million dollar doner as compared to a board member, grrr. The inspection went fine, they checked all the blinds, smoke detectors and windows, we also gave them a list of things that have been needing to be fixed since we moved in over a year ago. They even saw the cat trying to make a run for the door and thought it was funny. Whew... I popped 3 Excedrine Migraine and got back to work. I studied my oral review on my lunch break so that I will be prepared for meeting tonight. I am feeling much better now. Enjoying the rest of my day. Its a quarter til 4 so I will be outta here in a little over an hour. Will go home and finish my oral review since the last few questions are material I dont have access to here at work and my lunch was over before I could get to them. Hope everyone is enjoying our 80 degree sunny weather! C-ya,
~Chrissy
~Chrissy
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Monday Weigh In
Ok, so call me a bad person, but I ditched WW last Monday. Two weeks ago I went and had this strong feeling I was going to lose, but the scale never lies and this time it told me I had gained 2.6. I was devastated. I had been soooooo good all week and really thought I was going to lose. I was at the point where I was so frustrated I was ready to just give up. But my sister gave me a pep talk that whooped my butt. Last week I didnt wanna go to the weigh in cause I just didnt wanna face the scale. So since I had the day off, me and a couple friends went to Disneyland for the day. A perfect way to get out of the meeting. Lol... So I started the week with D-land, where I didnt count points but did walk all over the place. Tuesday I was determined to start again but just didnt have the motivation when the day finally came. So I watched what I ate, ya watched it go right into my mouth. Last night I was all set to go the the gym before the meeting but I got out of work late and didnt make it. But I went to the meeting with a good attitude knowing that I was going to gain for my physical, emotional and mental downfall over the last few weeks that kept me inactive and eating things I ought not. But I got on the scale and found out that I lost 3.2 which brought me to 15.6 total loss. I was very happy about that and it motivated me to stay on it this time. I ate my exact points yesterday, didnt touch allowance. Today I have been on a good track, light yogurt, banana, fiber bar and 100 calorie blueberry muffin. I went to Target yesterday and bought a bunch of Smart Ones for work, I have them in the freezer here so that I can have lunches set. Well, I will keep you all updated as things keep progressing. Love you all,
~Chrissy
~Chrissy
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Yet again, its weigh in time
So Monday was my weigh in again. I had been telling myself all last week I just wanted 1.4 nothing more, nothing less. I wanted that 1.4 more than anything that I have ever wanted cause I knew that would put me at 15 pounds lost. My mom was joining that night so she could be apart of my celebration. I took off my heavy work clothes and put on my gym clothes, same outfit I had weighed in wearing the last 2 weeks. I went to the meeting and got in line, so nervous to step on that scale and so scared that it wouldnt show that 1.4 weightloss. I got up there and she got the number. Everything went through my head, "what did she see? did i lose? did I gain?" I was almost becoming overwhelmed when I told myself to breathe and go sit down with Heidi. She asked me how I did and I didnt wanna look. But I took a deep breath and slowly opened my booklet to reveal that I had LOST 1.4!!!!!! I was extatic! I was so proud of myself. I know that I can do this! Its mind over matter, which is easier said than done. This week I have stuck to plan really well. I have not been to the gym cause I have been struggling with a migraine. But Holly is joining the gym on Saturday so we are going to start going together, I hate going alone. My real test will come this weekend. I struggle with what I eat on the weekends. We always end up eating bad food. But Friday night my cousin is coming over and we are going to make dinner and hang out. I am going to go to Henry's and get a bunch of fruits and veggies. I need to make this change. I have to. I am going to be diabetic very soon if I dont. I am so greatful to have the love and support of my friends and family. I know that I can do this, I just need to set my mind to it. I watched that documentary "Supersize Me". Oh man, I never wanna eat fast food again. It was listing the things that can come from this type of lifestyle. What I am dealing with is bolded below. The study said:
"In the last 20-25 years there has been a double in overweight children which is responsile for:
*Hypertension
*Coronary Heart Disease
*Stroke
*Gall Bladder Disease (Had my Gall Bladder removed)
*Osteoarthritis
*Sleep Apnea (Slight version of this)
*Respiratory Problems
*Endonetrial Cancer
*Breast Cancer
*Prostate Cancer
*Colon Cancer
*Dyslipidemia
*Steatohepatitis
*Insulin Resistance (High Insulin levels are up to 99, mine is 103)
*Asthma
*Hyperaricemia
*Reproductive Hormone Abnormalities
*Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
*Impaired Fertility
*Adult Onset Diabetes
Then he shared some scary statistics:
*1 of 3 children born in 2000 will have diabetes
*1 in 20 Americans have diabetes
*end*
I dont want any more than I already have. I dont want the cancers. I dont want diabetes. I dont want to die because I am overweight. So I am trying my HARDEST to look at life, food, exercise, everthing in a different way. I have GOT to lose the weight so that it doesnt kill me. I wanna be around a while...
~Chrissy
"In the last 20-25 years there has been a double in overweight children which is responsile for:
*Hypertension
*Coronary Heart Disease
*Stroke
*Gall Bladder Disease (Had my Gall Bladder removed)
*Osteoarthritis
*Sleep Apnea (Slight version of this)
*Respiratory Problems
*Endonetrial Cancer
*Breast Cancer
*Prostate Cancer
*Colon Cancer
*Dyslipidemia
*Steatohepatitis
*Insulin Resistance (High Insulin levels are up to 99, mine is 103)
*Asthma
*Hyperaricemia
*Reproductive Hormone Abnormalities
*Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
*Impaired Fertility
*Adult Onset Diabetes
Then he shared some scary statistics:
*1 of 3 children born in 2000 will have diabetes
*1 in 20 Americans have diabetes
*end*
I dont want any more than I already have. I dont want the cancers. I dont want diabetes. I dont want to die because I am overweight. So I am trying my HARDEST to look at life, food, exercise, everthing in a different way. I have GOT to lose the weight so that it doesnt kill me. I wanna be around a while...
~Chrissy
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Monday Weigh In
Ok, so I was a little worried about the weigh in but was not going to let it bother me. I knew that I had splurged a lot over the weekend, but at the same time, we went to the Wild Animal Park on Saturday and walked, walked, walked. So I figured I had earned some activity points. Anyway, I weighed in and had lost 1 pound. At least it was a loss and not a gain. I was proud of myself cause I had gone to the gym after work and earned 8 activity points. I usually dont eat activity points but last night I was HUNGRY and craving In-N-Out so I splurged. And boy was it good!!! I brought my clothes with me again to work for the gym. So I am planning on earning more activity points tonight, but not planning on using them. I had a muffin and a yogurt for breakfast this morning and planning on having a PB&J for lunch on wheat bread. Not sure about dinner yet, that always seems to be my downfall. We'll see. And I just wanna give a shout out to all my WW partners in crime. Keep up the good work you guys, I am so proud of all of you. We are going to be feeling great and lookin fine in no time!!! Love you all and have a good week!
~Chrissy
~Chrissy
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Yah yah
Ok, so I only lost .4 this week. But I had a bad weekend with food. So I deserved it. But I wanna give mad props to my roommate Rachel who threw down 8 pounds and to Heidi for dropping 2 pounds. Keep up the good work girls. Oooh and Alena lost 3.4 whoop-whoop, you go girl. Jessie lost 1.8 and Elizabeth lost 1.4. I am so proud of all of you. Oh and Nadia lost 4.4, heeeeyyyyyy. I am so proud of all my Weight Watchers buddies. Keep up the good work, we will be skinny hos in no time... Love, peace and chicken grease,
~Chrissy
~Chrissy
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Woo-hoo...
Ok, so I went to WW last night. I was convinced that I was going to gain. I was sick last week and you know how it is when you are sick, you dont wanna eat good, you just wanna eat what SOUNDS good. So I was ok with gaining a little. But when I got there, I weighed in and lost 2.2 pounds. I was stoked to say the least. Anyway, its been a busy day here at work with getting ready to kick off the ball to the board of directors tomorrow. So I need to get back to finishing my presentation and completing my packets of information for them. All the best to everyone!!! Love & kisses,
~Chrissy
~Chrissy
Monday, January 14, 2008
Monday Weigh In
Ok, so tonight is the weigh in. I am not nervous, I just know that I gained... again... See last week I was sick with the flu Sunday night thru Wednesday. Then Thursday and Friday, I was so wiped out that I just didnt care. So I was in that funk, not wanting or caring what I ate. But I gained more motivation over the weekend, minus the Carne Asada Fries I ate Saturday night at a girlfriend's house. That same girlfriend is joining WW tonight. She did it in the past but since having two babies, she has gained her weight back. So now, with all the support, she wants to join again. I am so excited, just another avenue of support that I will have. But what I am MOST excited about is the fact that my roommate Rachel is going to join too!!! We have been encouraging her to join, but to tell it in her words: her heart just wasnt in it. So we just kept nudging her and finally she made the decision to join. She is going to start tonight. Last night I watched my recorded shows while going through all the snacks we have and putting them into baggies in the serving size stated and marking them with how many points they are. For instance, I took the box of Rosemary & Olive Oil Triscuts and put them into snack baggies in quantities of 6, that is the serving size, for 2 points each. I also took the bag of pretzels and put them into snack baggies in quantities of 39, the serving size as well. So you can choose to have 6 triscuts or 39 pretzels for 2 points, or both... Anyway, she came out of her room and saw me counting pretzels and decided to go through her cupboard and see how much things were. She was getting all excited. So I cannot wait to have her doing WW too. It will be so great having someone in the same house doing this with me. We can support each other. Anyway, gotta get back to work, I will let you know how the weigh in goes tonight. Til then...
~Chrissy
~Chrissy
Friday, January 11, 2008
Funk
OMG, whats wrong with me? I am in this funk... I think its everything piled on top of me. I have been doing sooooo much better emotionally but now things are hitting me again. Money issues, health issues and stupid people are normal and usual. But on top of that I have been dealing with drama (which I dont like having in my life) and watching my CEO's wife die of cancer. Its been hard and I just have not been eating well. I have not even been wanting to try. The only thing I HAVE been wanting to do is get my butt to the gym, but I had the flu for the majority of this week. Yesterday and today I have just been so exhausted that I cant seem to stay awake, even when I am typing I am finding myself start to slowly close my eyes. I know for a fact that Weight Watchers works, I just need to get myself going mentally again. I am trying to get my roommate to do it with me, it would be so much easier if I had someone supporting me at home. I am glad that The Biggest Loser is on again cause I draw a lot of motivation from that show. My sister and I are going to try and do the Million Pound Match-Up thing they are doing. Maybe that will help to motivate me. Well, til next time... C-ya,
~Chrissy
~Chrissy
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