Hello,
Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers out there! I had a great day with my family, which includes 3 wonderful children.
We started the day doing a 2.5 mile walk for breast cancer. This is an annual event that we try to participate in whenever possible. It was a sunny, warm, day that made the walk along Charlotte Beach perfect. My mother is a breast cancer survivor and we walk for her even though she lives in a different city. It was amazing walking in this huge wave of pink. Some supporters, some survivors--all important in this fight. I love their slogan "Fight Like A Girl". If you know someone who has cancer or is a cancer survivor, or has sadly lost their fight, reach out to them or those around them to offer support. I guarantee they will appreciate it.
May 8, 2011
Weight: 240.6
Mood: Fine
Exercise: Lots of walking
A loss this week, I think the key (as I knew it was) is to make sure I note everything I eat. I have the app on my iPad, so it is really easy. I just have to make sure I take note.
Til next week - be healthy!
The Fat Lady Sings ~
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Clothing
I'm a fashion lover. I love, love, love clothing. I look at catalogs, online catalogs, watch What Not To Wear religiously, and shop way too much.
However, as an overweight woman, my options are really limited. Why don't designers see that the same styles they create for "regular" size works fine for heavier women? I hate looking at the small sections for plus size women in department stores. Isn't the average size woman a size 16? So cater to them, create beautiful clothing for them, the public demands it!
When ever possible, I fill out comment cards about the subpar selection for plus size women. All to no avail.
So, I don't only have a problem with the clothing, but I'm in a quandary. Do I purchase new clothing now as I'm getting smaller (scale may not show it, but my body is changing) or do I wait until there is more weight loss?
I'm not sure what to do. Since I've lost and gained so many times, I do have a wardrobe that can be used, but I love new clothes!
May 1, 2011
Weight: 241.2
Mood: Fine
Exercise: I have exercised a ton the past 2 weeks!
Til next week - be healthy!
The Fat Lady Sings ~
However, as an overweight woman, my options are really limited. Why don't designers see that the same styles they create for "regular" size works fine for heavier women? I hate looking at the small sections for plus size women in department stores. Isn't the average size woman a size 16? So cater to them, create beautiful clothing for them, the public demands it!
When ever possible, I fill out comment cards about the subpar selection for plus size women. All to no avail.
So, I don't only have a problem with the clothing, but I'm in a quandary. Do I purchase new clothing now as I'm getting smaller (scale may not show it, but my body is changing) or do I wait until there is more weight loss?
I'm not sure what to do. Since I've lost and gained so many times, I do have a wardrobe that can be used, but I love new clothes!
May 1, 2011
Weight: 241.2
Mood: Fine
Exercise: I have exercised a ton the past 2 weeks!
Til next week - be healthy!
The Fat Lady Sings ~
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Keeping Motivated
Hello,
I didn't post last week and I hate it! I was out of town on business (see weight below) and it was difficult exercising and eating right--plus no scale. At a conference, we don't usually have many food options. Nights go long and mornings come early, and exhaustion hits fast. So, I have re-focused this week and will try, try, try to exercise more.
I'm not sure about the weight gain and I hate to make excuses of blame anything else but the reality is I didn't work out once in the last week.
This week I've already made a change. I went to the gym and worked out for an hour. It felt good to sweat and feel my muscles flexing and stretching. So, so good.
April 17, 2011
Weight: 241.0
Loss: 14 pounds 0 ounces
Measurements & photo update every 25 pounds.
Mood: Fine
Exercise: See above
Til next week - be healthy!
The Fat Lady Sings ~
I didn't post last week and I hate it! I was out of town on business (see weight below) and it was difficult exercising and eating right--plus no scale. At a conference, we don't usually have many food options. Nights go long and mornings come early, and exhaustion hits fast. So, I have re-focused this week and will try, try, try to exercise more.
I'm not sure about the weight gain and I hate to make excuses of blame anything else but the reality is I didn't work out once in the last week.
This week I've already made a change. I went to the gym and worked out for an hour. It felt good to sweat and feel my muscles flexing and stretching. So, so good.
April 17, 2011
Weight: 241.0
Loss: 14 pounds 0 ounces
Measurements & photo update every 25 pounds.
Mood: Fine
Exercise: See above
Til next week - be healthy!
The Fat Lady Sings ~
Monday, April 4, 2011
The Scale - Friend or Foe
When I first started, I would weigh in once a week. I was excited to see the scale moving down. However as weeks passed, I began to doubt myself and after one week of plateau, I began weighing in everyday.
What do you do? Do you weigh in everyday or once a week? My weigh in day is Sunday. Is this good or bad? That means I'm not goofing around with my points on Friday or Saturday because I know I'll be weighing in on Sunday. Should I change my weigh in to Friday? Saturday morning?
These questions are posted because I went out to eat, followed my points, but have very little shift downward. Now, was it the salt? The variation in what points figure for the restaurant and what actually happens on site? I'm not sure. I do know eating out is risky. You can't guarantee what is actually happening in the kitchen. So more oil or other fats may be added. The portions may not be perfect. I'm not really sure.
But, I do know that I have to watch it. Refocus. Remain motivated. I'm in this for the long haul and I have to--HAVE TO--take my health seriously.
April 3, 2011
Weight: 240.2
Loss: 14 pounds 8 ounces
Measurements & photo update every 25 pounds.
Mood: Fine
Exercise: Certainly not enough, but I'm adding more steps into my day and moving around the office more. Parking father away. Going up and down stairs. etc!
Til next week - be healthy!
The Fat Lady Sings ~
What do you do? Do you weigh in everyday or once a week? My weigh in day is Sunday. Is this good or bad? That means I'm not goofing around with my points on Friday or Saturday because I know I'll be weighing in on Sunday. Should I change my weigh in to Friday? Saturday morning?
These questions are posted because I went out to eat, followed my points, but have very little shift downward. Now, was it the salt? The variation in what points figure for the restaurant and what actually happens on site? I'm not sure. I do know eating out is risky. You can't guarantee what is actually happening in the kitchen. So more oil or other fats may be added. The portions may not be perfect. I'm not really sure.
But, I do know that I have to watch it. Refocus. Remain motivated. I'm in this for the long haul and I have to--HAVE TO--take my health seriously.
April 3, 2011
Weight: 240.2
Loss: 14 pounds 8 ounces
Measurements & photo update every 25 pounds.
Mood: Fine
Exercise: Certainly not enough, but I'm adding more steps into my day and moving around the office more. Parking father away. Going up and down stairs. etc!
Til next week - be healthy!
The Fat Lady Sings ~
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Chaos!
Late posting this week. Like the title says, life is chaos. I actually thrive in chaos. I don't know what to do when it's quiet and no one is around. With 3 kids, a hubby and a dog, we really have a ton going on and it is busy, busy, busy. In fact, when I'm in the house alone, I sometimes think, "What am I suppose to do?" Strange, I know.
How do you remain sane in a chaotic world? I try to carve out time for myself to either read or workout. With more and more thrown at us from the family, work, the world, it's important to have me time. But when?
March 27, 2011
Weight: 241.0 (URGGGG!)
Loss: 14 pounds 0 ounces
Measurements & photo update every 25 pounds.
Mood: Fine
Exercise: 2 trips to the gym
Til next week - be healthy!
The Fat Lady Sings ~
How do you remain sane in a chaotic world? I try to carve out time for myself to either read or workout. With more and more thrown at us from the family, work, the world, it's important to have me time. But when?
March 27, 2011
Weight: 241.0 (URGGGG!)
Loss: 14 pounds 0 ounces
Measurements & photo update every 25 pounds.
Mood: Fine
Exercise: 2 trips to the gym
Til next week - be healthy!
The Fat Lady Sings ~
Sunday, March 20, 2011
I hate hormones!
Okay, so as women, we have to deal with hormones and the face that we have a harder time losing weight due our bodies, fat levels, curves, etc.
So this weekend, I am bloated from my toenails to my roots. No excuse, but because we are women there are several days and maybe for some, weeks in which our hormones affect us (and those around us) emotionally and physically.
I know as I get older (I'm 42) (Okay very close to 43) my hormones have a mind of their own. Everyone in the house dreads this time of the month. I admit, for 2 days, I'm a bitch from hell. No doubt about it. Everything aggravates me. Everything!
How is this relevant to my blog? Well, as we all know weight loss is directly tied to hormone fluctuation. I don't feel like working out and I crave food - carbs mostly.
I was still feeling sick this week, only got one workout in and with the kids sick as well, it's been a ghastly week. So, I put on 4 ounces. Yeah, not much in the scheme of things, but I'm still a little pissed off. Perhaps that's the hormones talking.
March 20, 2011
Weight: 241.0
Loss: 14 pounds 0 ounces
Measurements & photo update every 25 pounds.
Mood: Didn't you read above?
Exercise: 1 day - still sick.
Til next week - be healthy!
The Fat Lady Sings ~
So this weekend, I am bloated from my toenails to my roots. No excuse, but because we are women there are several days and maybe for some, weeks in which our hormones affect us (and those around us) emotionally and physically.
I know as I get older (I'm 42) (Okay very close to 43) my hormones have a mind of their own. Everyone in the house dreads this time of the month. I admit, for 2 days, I'm a bitch from hell. No doubt about it. Everything aggravates me. Everything!
How is this relevant to my blog? Well, as we all know weight loss is directly tied to hormone fluctuation. I don't feel like working out and I crave food - carbs mostly.
I was still feeling sick this week, only got one workout in and with the kids sick as well, it's been a ghastly week. So, I put on 4 ounces. Yeah, not much in the scheme of things, but I'm still a little pissed off. Perhaps that's the hormones talking.
March 20, 2011
Weight: 241.0
Loss: 14 pounds 0 ounces
Measurements & photo update every 25 pounds.
Mood: Didn't you read above?
Exercise: 1 day - still sick.
Til next week - be healthy!
The Fat Lady Sings ~
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Luck of the Irish
I often wonder why some people struggle with their weight and others don't. Do skinny people have other woes to worry about that are much grander than fat people? I don't think so. When I look at what I eat and what others eat, it always shocks me. I can eat the same, and gain weight. I look at carbs (potatoes are my favorite!) and that's it, instant weight gain.
Is it our heritage? I'm a wee bit Irish, so that may explain the potato obsession. Is it DNA? Heredity? And if it is heredity, why do some people in the same family look and metabolize so differently?
Just a few questions to ponder this week!
March 13, 2011
Weight: 240.4
Loss: 14 pounds 6 ounces
Measurements: when I get around to it.
Mood: Great
Exercise: None - sick, sick, sick
Til next week - be healthy!
The Fat Lady Sings ~
Is it our heritage? I'm a wee bit Irish, so that may explain the potato obsession. Is it DNA? Heredity? And if it is heredity, why do some people in the same family look and metabolize so differently?
Just a few questions to ponder this week!
March 13, 2011
Weight: 240.4
Loss: 14 pounds 6 ounces
Measurements: when I get around to it.
Mood: Great
Exercise: None - sick, sick, sick
Til next week - be healthy!
The Fat Lady Sings ~
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