Set yourself up for success!

One of the biggest challenges I found out now a going on two weeks of this weight loss journey is PLANNING!!!! Being a mother of an overly active six year old involved in so many activities it is sometimes easier just to grab a quick snack and head out the door than it is to prepare a nutritious meal.

For instance two Saturdays ago we had baseball camp from 10-12...we left the house around 9 and I just grabbed a pear. By 10:30 I felt like my stomach was eating itself. Then by 12 I was literally ready to faint from hunger. I did the unthinkable a drive threw when your so hungry. I did only get a mustard chicken wrap which was 9 pts. I was pissed! You can bet your ass I planned ahead this past Saturday. I ate a breakfast and had a snack with just incase i found myself hungry.

One thing I found to be an excellent way of staying on track was to prepare healthy snacks ahead of time counted out and bagged. So when I want something salty I count out 19 pretzels then count out another 19 and place them in a baggy so I can have them handy. Fruit and vegetables are the same way. Vegetables are washed and cut in the refrigerator and fruit at my finger tips washed and ready to devore.

 

This is all the cut fruit and vegetables eye height in the refrigerator. 

Fruit placed out. 

 Sometimes the best planning can't help you...I met a friend for a lunch/couponing adventure I ordered a half chicken sandwich and side salad. What I got was a whole crispy chicken sandwich dipping with massive points and a side of fries I did not want and a huge loaded with cheese salad.

This is what I took home. I asked the lady was this the half a sandwich she responded yes and then added oh I put fries on the plate because it looked empty...any other time I would have loved fries...can't win sometimes!

All in all I think I'm doing a pretty good job of staying within my point and still eating healthy .  Planning is the key!

Until next time...

Drop it like it's hot...

Sometimes in life you have to just fucking smile, a good mood is always a great way to start your day. Forget about work, life, kids, bills, student loans and all that required shit abd sit back in the glory of your success. I am soooo excited to post this post!

Okay are you ready...sit down...I have been following weight watchers and very minimal exercise for the past week. I only did physical activities two days due to this freezing cold temps and the overwhelming social schedule my son has...the kid is more popular than me!

 Seriously now back to what your dying to hear....I lost 10.8 lbs!!!! That's right almost 11lbs in a freaking WEEK of eating good and healthy foods. It should be 11-12 because my bowels lacked cooperation this morning.  I feel fucking great...like you know when you are so pumped you could run forever or lift a house that is me right now. It was also yesterday because that's really when I lost 10 pounds. Now I feel like I am weighing myself everyday and not hating the number...ummm what is that number a horrible high number of orginally 278.3 LBS !!!! I still don't feel like that number I mean even honey boo boos mom weighs less and look at her...it must be all boobs with me, they are very large but 50 lbs a piece? I don't know! It's just strange. The good thing is that the number is going down and at a great pace. Geez if this keeps up I should be down to my ideal healthy weight by June...now I know that's not going to happen but I'm going to work my ass off to get there.

Like I said yesterday...it's funny what motivates you. I guess you could say your motivation does come within but it helps when someone gives you that encouraging push that we all need. :-)

Now next week I am going to start an exercise program I borrowed and hope that with that and spin I will be really dropping it like it's hot. I thought of a way to get motivated other then doing it with a friend...having my son join in because honestly he will not let me not do it. We already have a hot pink and an electric blue mat to workout on. Now gooser needs to get ready for baseball season so this is a great plan...for now. We will see if that holds true after he is schooling his mommy.

I found a great shake recipe also and if you are counting weight watchers points it's only...FIVE points which is pretty decent for a breakfast drink and it's loaded with yummyness!!!

Here is the recipe:

Banana mocha smoothie

1 large frozen banana cut in chuncks
1/2 cup of cooled coffee
1/2 cup of milk
1 tbsp almond butter
1 tbsp cocoa powder plus a little extra for dusting
And chocolate cover expresso beans ...I have yet to find these????

Blend it all and enjoy!

I will also have measurements this week since I totally forgot about that part and was told about it! :-)

Until next time...

PS.  Hope that was enough fucks to start your day with a smile LD!

It's funny what motivates you ...

Almost a week into my second round of weight loss and I feel inspired and motivated. I feel like I maybe able to go all the way this time. Like every lifestyle change you have to commit to the change and do it for you and nobody else. Don't do it for a job or career, your husband or wife, don't do it for your dog or your kids. DO IT FOR YOU! When you commit to putting yourself first you will succeed. Don't get me wrong doing it for health and to be around for your kids is a great idea but it's not what is going to motivate you. Determine it on your own. Sometimes you need to hit rock bottom before you can start climbing your ladder to the top!

So my motivational buddy sent me a message telling me basically I don't need external motivation because I have it in me...I thought about that all night and yesterday while I was watching my son at baseball camp. I re-read all my blog posts start to finish...but you know what I realized he was right!!! Almost! I do believe that in time my internal motivation will be strong again and "I will be dropping weight like it's my job" but for now I feel like I need to be held accountable. Everyone needs that one person who can give advice or just be a person who can check in on you...I mean it works for alcoholics doesn't it? They say after a month it becomes routine.  It has only been five days. I am pretty pleased with the results so far. I will post my loss on Wednesday morning but there is a loss. YAY!

Currently I am following the weight watchers guidelines for their online program. I am logging in weight watchers online every single thing I eat...even literally counted out 55 gold fish. I did notice since I am a visual data person that I desperately need to eat breakfast. I never did that before and would snack all the time. This week not so much. Another piece of advice is when following the program you never realize how much of your points go to sugary drinks. I have been asking myself if in fact I really need that glass of ice tea.

This morning I met a friend for breakfast, we met a burger king!!!! I knew it was going to be rough but I pulled it off got a breakfast sandwich with ham NO cheese and those powered eggs I love so much...not! no hashbrowns and no soda...I drank water and apple juice. I walked out proud that maybe the temptations are not that strong plus I weighed myself in the morning and why would I want to gain all the weight back because of one stupid choice. plus I'm hoping to pull down double digits by Wednesday morning at the one week mark.

Weight watchers is all about planning. Plan on a snack, plan on a party that you can't eat at because all your points are used up and plan on losing weight.  The best part about this program is they want you to eat but eat healthy. Yesterday I made black bean brownies. YUCK some might say but they are better then half the cupcakes I ever made. Here is the recipe....

Box of your favorite brownie mix ( low fat if available)
Can of black beans

Open and pour your blackbeans in a strainer and wash them off then place them back in the can and fill the can with water. Then place the beans and water in a blender I used my ninja and puree . Once pureed add box mix and blend put in mini muffin cups and bake according to package directions.

These truly are the best brownies, high in fiber and delish!

Happy baking and I'm willing to help motivate you just let me know...

Just remember motivation comes from within but it takes a special person/friend to help you find it and bring it out of you.

Until next time...