Hey! It's good to hear from you! Actually, my posting today, I am revealing my weightloss! Yes my favorite pants are falling off of me! I can no longer wear them without a belt. I have refrained from saying whether I was losing weight from the site because I wanted to focuse on feeling better and maintaining the encouragement to ensure that I stay active and in the gym as much as possible. My baby loves to go in the daycare there now and play with all the toys and run around with all the other kids so that is a plus, I don't have to worry about that.
This ongoing Rolloercoaster needs to stop!! No more free rides!!
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Hey! It's good to hear from you! Actually, my posting today, I am revealing my weightloss! Yes my favorite pants are falling off of me! I can no longer wear them without a belt. I have refrained from saying whether I was losing weight from the site because I wanted to focuse on feeling better and maintaining the encouragement to ensure that I stay active and in the gym as much as possible. My baby loves to go in the daycare there now and play with all the toys and run around with all the other kids so that is a plus, I don't have to worry about that.
Thank you so much for responding. I guess I do have a pretty busy life, I've heard that a few times on here! LOL! I just started going back to school, so I'm working on planning my schedule to run more smoothly. I am so glad that I could motivate someone with my obsurd caos! Thank you again.
Okay, so it has been a few days. Friday we had a state furlough or salary reduction day, which ever sounds better to you, it doesn't matter I didn't get paid for it, but I was off and I still have job so. Let's see, I have continued to eat well and resist temptation, actually, I really don't have super strong cravings anymore so it has become so much easier. I have been going to the gym working out Friday and saturday morning. I wanted to on sunday but I had a mess of homework to do. I missed the cookout on saturday so I guess I saved alot of calories not over eating on all the good home cooked food. I did eat a plate of it on sunday, but I'm not too fond of many leftovers, so it got picked over. On monday, I couldn't workout, I was also off this day too. I did do some house cleaning since I have to get moving into my new place but it is not ready yet.
Yesterday, tuesday:
I went to work super late because I really didn't want to take my son to daycare being as his behind was sore from a rash. He is completely fine until you have to change his diaper, but I found that when I did, it was better and so was he, so I called her up and explained. She said that it would be fine, so I went to work, very late in the afternoon, but I went. Getting off, I was a little tired for some reason but I really felt like I wanted to workout, and if I didn't I was not going to be happy with myself, so I changed into my workout clothes, picked up the kids along with my niece and went to the gym. The cross trainer has become my favorite machine. I feel like I am just running and I can feel it lifting my butt and just working my out all over. I love it, and it burns mad calories. I like to put it on interval where it goes from one extreme to the other. I spent 20 minutes on that and then jumped on the treadmill for a run which I am up to 5 minutes non stop. I begin to get tired around 4 mins and 24 seconds, but I push to 5. I feel so good about this, so 10 minutes running and 5 walking on incline. I only got a 30 minute workout in because I was supposed to be in front of my computer waiting on a call from my academic advisor about the school website.
Food has been really good, no overages on calories, nearly all completely healthy food, some tastes of my favorite treats here and there, not too much, and definitely not binging. Okay, so I stepped on the scale as of yesterday morning and I am back down to where I wanted to be in June, losing 11 pounds in three weeks. I discovered a nine pound loss last week but didn't want to jump on that until I saw that it wasn't a water weight juggle. I am happy with that. Also i feel tighter, and healthyier. My clothing is not clinging to me and I'm walking taller. I keep reminding myself of what I felt like as a smaller woman, and when I didn't think twice about an outfit that I saw in the store that I wanted.
Yesterday, tuesday:
I went to work super late because I really didn't want to take my son to daycare being as his behind was sore from a rash. He is completely fine until you have to change his diaper, but I found that when I did, it was better and so was he, so I called her up and explained. She said that it would be fine, so I went to work, very late in the afternoon, but I went. Getting off, I was a little tired for some reason but I really felt like I wanted to workout, and if I didn't I was not going to be happy with myself, so I changed into my workout clothes, picked up the kids along with my niece and went to the gym. The cross trainer has become my favorite machine. I feel like I am just running and I can feel it lifting my butt and just working my out all over. I love it, and it burns mad calories. I like to put it on interval where it goes from one extreme to the other. I spent 20 minutes on that and then jumped on the treadmill for a run which I am up to 5 minutes non stop. I begin to get tired around 4 mins and 24 seconds, but I push to 5. I feel so good about this, so 10 minutes running and 5 walking on incline. I only got a 30 minute workout in because I was supposed to be in front of my computer waiting on a call from my academic advisor about the school website.
Food has been really good, no overages on calories, nearly all completely healthy food, some tastes of my favorite treats here and there, not too much, and definitely not binging. Okay, so I stepped on the scale as of yesterday morning and I am back down to where I wanted to be in June, losing 11 pounds in three weeks. I discovered a nine pound loss last week but didn't want to jump on that until I saw that it wasn't a water weight juggle. I am happy with that. Also i feel tighter, and healthyier. My clothing is not clinging to me and I'm walking taller. I keep reminding myself of what I felt like as a smaller woman, and when I didn't think twice about an outfit that I saw in the store that I wanted.
WOOHOO!!! I am so happy for you! Great Job Njoyabl! Your hard work is really really paying off! I am really proud of you for pushing yourself to workout when you don't feel like working out. You are amazing to me, you have a busy life and schedule and little ones to take care of and you are making the time for yourself to change your life for the better and showing everyone that it is possible to juggle a busy home life, work life and still live healthy! You deserve this 110% and I could not be happier for you! Keep working hard and kicking butt!
Thanks Janvier! You know, I would have never thought that my life was any different, and that it was an accomplishment to actually be able to handle the things that I do and to workout and everything, but I guess everyone's schedule isn't as tight as mine! LOL!
I have made it a point to ensure that I place myself to the highest of importance most days. My sister got really mad at me one day because she had asked if I could do her hair the day before. I told her yes. That morning I let her know that after work, I was going to go workout, and then I would come by her house and do her hair. She told me that she had somewhere to go and I didn't tell her that I was going to workout. Well, than kinda pissed me off because where does she get off thinking that I am supposed to tell her what I am doing to satisfy her. I let her know that I've made prior arrangements for myself and if she needed her hair to be done by a certain time, then she should have stated so, and I would have told her that I would not be able to do it, and that's it, further, I am not going to not workout because she had a dilemma with her hair. That being said, I went to the gym and worked out, felt good afterward, and she called my mother to do her hair. She's lazy. I've had a few of these instances where people thought I would be somewhere at a certain time because they call me or text me, and want to do something or go somewhere with me and what not. When I tell them that I have to workout, they want to know why I can't do it another time.
I have realized that this is something that may have gotten into my way before and that it may be a reason that I had slacked off and eventually just forgot about the gym in the past until I gained more weight. I had allowed myself to put things off because of other priorities that were not necessarily my own, or thinking that I could make it up for a little girl time or to catch the snow crab buffet. I realize how much better I feel when I commit myself to my workout, and say no to other activities that wouldn't make me feel as satisfied. I am so about me, which is good, because I have a more positive attitude, and that reflects with my reactions to other areas and people in my life. It helps me to remember what makes me happy, and what is no sweat when I see things getting out of order. I think attitude is also connected with weight loss and weight gain. So a pat on the back for me.
jjjay
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Sounds like you are doing so well!! Its about time that you prioritised yourself and what you need to do to get healthy somewhere in there amongst the baby, job and family responsibilities. This doesn't mean we are selfish - just getting more of a balance back! I didnt' do it early enough with my daughter - it took me too many years to start realising thats what I needed to do but I feel like I have a much better balance now and time to work out or do what I need to do
Hope the nappy rash is getting better - putting egg white on it is meant to help by the way.
Hope the nappy rash is getting better - putting egg white on it is meant to help by the way.
Thanks, and you are absolutely right. The rash is completely gone now. I wish I had known about the egg white, but I found a different remedy that slowed up the bowel movements, and allowed for the rash to heal. When he started again the next day, it was normal, and the rash was already healing, and now it is gone, thank goodness.
This past weekend, it wasn't horrible, but it is nothing to cheer about. I realize that I have gotten my body trained to eat at certain times of the day, and if I don't, I feel nauseated until I put something on my stomach. My little sister has been in the hospital since last thursday and I have been keeping my niece and running back and forth to check on my sister. So I didn't exercise this weekend, and I slept in on saturday, where I woke up famished. I didn't eat much, but it was some fried chicken, which I don't like, except from Popeye's because of the crispy skin every now and then. There was fried cabbage, ugh, and macaroni and cheese from a bag (what?)? Yeah, I ate dinner at my kid's grandomother's house and her daughter was cooking. I don't fry foods in my house, and I can do cabbage as fried but I don't use any oil. So low and behold I ate this crap, and the macaroni was horrible because I only like homemade, and drank a can and a half of pepsi. Yeah, good job.
Anyway, the next day, I refused to wake up. Yes there were three kids in the house, and daddy/ uncle was there so I refused to move. I kept drifting in and out of dreams, some really weird and some very amusing that I didn't want to wake up. Everytime I heard someone call my name, I opened my eyes, said I was getting up, and went back to sleep. By the time I got up, it was almost 1pm. I felt totally sick to my stomach, and kept wanting to barf. We went to the store to pick up some dinner, and I hustled a blueberry muffin and a cold starbucks coffee to feel better, and I did. I was stuffed to, so I didn't even want to eat when the hamburgers were done. I did eat one, and got really sleepy again. I was beginning to wonder about myself because of my symptoms (resembled pregnancy). I would be mortified! But today, I feel good, other than tired.
So, today, is Body Blast day at 6:30 pm. I will let you know how it goes tomorrow.
Anyway, the next day, I refused to wake up. Yes there were three kids in the house, and daddy/ uncle was there so I refused to move. I kept drifting in and out of dreams, some really weird and some very amusing that I didn't want to wake up. Everytime I heard someone call my name, I opened my eyes, said I was getting up, and went back to sleep. By the time I got up, it was almost 1pm. I felt totally sick to my stomach, and kept wanting to barf. We went to the store to pick up some dinner, and I hustled a blueberry muffin and a cold starbucks coffee to feel better, and I did. I was stuffed to, so I didn't even want to eat when the hamburgers were done. I did eat one, and got really sleepy again. I was beginning to wonder about myself because of my symptoms (resembled pregnancy). I would be mortified! But today, I feel good, other than tired.
So, today, is Body Blast day at 6:30 pm. I will let you know how it goes tomorrow.
Okay, so first off, I'm going to start by giving myself some props. I have been doing super well with my food and exercising (Yea Me)! This past week hasn't been the best though. I have moved into my new place and am super broke because of it, so I didn't have alot of food options. Now over the weekend I was craving everything from pasta to sweets (TOM) on the way. There is about a 3 pound difference but that is normal for this time of the month. Now today, I am working on working around my cravings, bought some fruit and sugar free jello (5 calories). My job seems to not think protein is important for the menu today, so I'm going to have to figure out how to make up for it. Does mushrooms contain protein? I'm going to have to look that up. Anyway, I am going to kettlebell bodyblast tonight, and my sister is joining me on my free pass at the gym. Gotta get to work now. Hasta La Vista!
Njoybl,
I missed you! We both keep leaving and coming back, as long as we always come back I'm happy with that. I am so glad that you are feeling better and are doing better! Your doing great actually (yay you)! Good for you for getting around your cravings with healthy alternatives! That jello has saved me from several cravings! I don't think mushrooms are a good source of protein, maybe look into some fat free yogurt or some milk or low fat cheese or low fat cottage cheese? Your kettle bell bodyblast class sounds so fun! Kick some butt!
Hey there! Glad to see ya! Yes I do remember to come back, this place helps get me into shape. Body Blast is DA"BOMB!! Everytime I go, a week later I drop like 3 pounds! I am getting toned. My pants aren't fitting well anymore, but I'm not mad at that. My skin is looking great, and my energy and positivity is unbelievable. I'm going to stop by your diary after my entry.
Yesterday, for the first time in years, something woke me up, and I could not resist the feeling of wanting to get out of bed get dressed and go to the gym. So, here I was 5:15 am at the gym that opened at 5, and I hop on the treadmill, set it to random, walk for two minutes, and I was bored, so I cranked it up and started running. Before I knew it, I had past the 15 minute mark, and I felt like I could still go on. At about the 18th minute, I began to control my breathing alot more carefully, and could feel me wanting to stop, but 2 more minutes I would have ran for a full 20 minutes non-stop. My body was a furnace. I focused, and forgot about the fact I was exercising, and finished the 20 minutes. I walked the remainder of the 8 minutes, for a total of 30 mins. I don't know where this energy came from, but I feel like I can do it again. I wanted to so bad this morning but my alarm didn't go off at the right time, or at all really. I feel so alive........
Happy Birthday to My Colin!!!!!
Today, my baby is 1 year old! I am so proud. When we woke up this morning I sang Happy Birthday to him as he sat on my bed and he was dancing and smiling and clapping. I love it.
I am down 15 lbs since I first started. It's not alot, but, my waist is shrinking. I also haven't been drinking as much water lately, so who knows, I mean, I have been feeling a little floaty. So, now that it has been one year since I had my baby, my second child. I am prepared to kick into high gear. I want to be super happy with my hard work by the time summer comes, and my birthday is in January, so I don't think that at the very least 10 lbs down is too much to ask for by my birthday. I realize, I have to get that water in, and stop skipping weeks at the gym, it had been one week until yesterday. Today I have on a new outfit that I could not wear 6 months ago. I have worn a couple of new clothes that were in my closet that I bought and was just waiting to get into. In about 5 minutes I'll find out what they are serving in the cafeteria today. *Keeping my fingers crossed and praying* Have a wonderful day everyone.
Today, my baby is 1 year old! I am so proud. When we woke up this morning I sang Happy Birthday to him as he sat on my bed and he was dancing and smiling and clapping. I love it.
I am down 15 lbs since I first started. It's not alot, but, my waist is shrinking. I also haven't been drinking as much water lately, so who knows, I mean, I have been feeling a little floaty. So, now that it has been one year since I had my baby, my second child. I am prepared to kick into high gear. I want to be super happy with my hard work by the time summer comes, and my birthday is in January, so I don't think that at the very least 10 lbs down is too much to ask for by my birthday. I realize, I have to get that water in, and stop skipping weeks at the gym, it had been one week until yesterday. Today I have on a new outfit that I could not wear 6 months ago. I have worn a couple of new clothes that were in my closet that I bought and was just waiting to get into. In about 5 minutes I'll find out what they are serving in the cafeteria today. *Keeping my fingers crossed and praying* Have a wonderful day everyone.
Last week I was down two more pounds, only 3 pounds to my 20 pound mark. I don't know where I am now. Even when I had lost two more, I don't know how because it has been a while since I made it to the gym, water intake hasn't been good, stress has taken over, and I have had cravings out of this world that you would have thought I was pregnant. No. no. no. I am not pregnant, but I am sluggish, lazy, and all I want to do is sleep. For the last week and a half, I have had a friend staying with me, her three children, and she has just revealed to me last month that she found out she was pregnant. I was wondering if those hormones are rubbing off on me. I feel exactly the way she feels, and I am disgusted with it. I am waking up late, and like I said, I am not pregnant. She is waiting on her home to come available, but had to move out of the one she was in, or renew the lease, forcing her to stay another year where she would not be able to afford the payments, so that's why she is at my house for a few weeks. I love my friend, but geesh, I don't want to feel pregnant like her, not even sympathize, been there, done that, over it and honestly don't want to go through it anymore.
After the halloween weekend, I have just been crazy craving! I am drinking soda, wanting sweets like icecream, pies and cakes. I don't know what is wrong with me, but I have to get it under control asap. Three days this week I was late for work because I couldn't pry myself out of bed. Blah. blah. blah. I hate it.
MOTIVATION PLEASE!!..........
After the halloween weekend, I have just been crazy craving! I am drinking soda, wanting sweets like icecream, pies and cakes. I don't know what is wrong with me, but I have to get it under control asap. Three days this week I was late for work because I couldn't pry myself out of bed. Blah. blah. blah. I hate it.
MOTIVATION PLEASE!!..........
chubbygirl
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Wow great work on the weight loss!!! 17 pounds is a huge accomplishment! No wonder your pants aren't fitting anymore! So are you enjoying kettle bell? I remember you saying you had a class coming up and I see it was sorta a circuit class - totally kicks your butt eh!!! Nice work and keep it up!!
Hey! Thanks! I haven't been to the class in about 3 weeks since I came back from my trip. It was my intention to go yesterday, but I had a lot of schoolwork to catch up on, so I made the decision to stay home and take care of that while someone was willing to keep my baby for me to do so. It is only when I am doing something else, that he even wants to act like a baby!! Any other time he is so independent, lol! I love it. It is definitely like a circuit. Every station has weights and some extreme exercise. 4 of the stations utilize the kettle bell. I definitely notice the benefit. I have some small handheld weights at home and am thinking of buying the exercise ball and a kettle bell so that when i am so busy, I can at least do some workouts before bed, and hopefully early morning to get a little more exercise in.
I wore some jeans saturday that still had the tag on them. When I first bought them they stopped right below my hips. They were still snug but I had no problem buttoning them, and wearing them with my new hot shirt. I felt so sexy : ) .
Thanks! As you can see, it has taken me 3 weeks to come back. So.....here is the ish.....
I Love/Hate the holidays, that's the relationship we have. I hate it that I am broke, and love it that I get to see my family and eat lots of good home, soul food. Yummy. So you can imagine, thinking about being broke and then the good food comes along, and you know that you are not going to have this opportunity in a while, plus your emotions are in affect.
So, I refuse to weight myself. I don't think it is too bad though, my clothing still fits the same, I feel heavy some days and light the other. Once the new year is over which I will be slowing down definitely after christmas, i will see if there is any concern for damage. As of right now I feel good about the events that have been going on in my life. Things can't always be the best, the economy still isn't perfect yet, but I smile everyday. I have mostly been trying to stay focused on my schoolwork, as I am a Master's degree student and it is no easy task. I am walking almost everyday, and dancing with the kiddies, and having an amazing time with family and friends. I must stop eating late and enforce rules for no purchase of junk food in the house. My best friend has been staying for a while now and she is a junk food-a-holic. I never buy junk food. The closest is tostitos and salsa, yogurt and jello. Anything else I get a craving for, I would have to run out and get it. And get this. She has three children and only weighs 123 - 125. We've been debating over this recently. Anyway, i'm signing off and hoping to catch up with some of you.
douknowjello
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So good to hear you're well and happy! And good for you on not stressing or feeling guilty. Life is too short. Thanks for swinging by to post let us know how you're doin. Hope you catch some time to keep poppin in. Happy holidays 
Penguinita
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Hey! I've been reading your past posts and I do get this feeling out of no where at times like, "I wanna work out" and I have so much energy! Happy B-lated B-day to your baby!! May he have 100+ more. Also congrats on your weight loss, just keep on!
douknowjello
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Hey Njoyabl 
You must be caught up in the holiday hustle. Hope you're back soon. Cya!
You must be caught up in the holiday hustle. Hope you're back soon. Cya!