March 9

It was a crazy weekend for me. I ate like a wild woman. Probably because I hadn't eaten very much on Wednesday and Thursday. So, I am back in the saddle, doing it the right way now :)

Weight: 204 (I am actually suprised that I don't weigh more than that, given everything that I ate this weekend!)

Food:

Breakfast: Whole Grain Rice Krispies, low fat cheese stick, V8 Fusion

Snack: Kashi bar

Lunch: Turkey Bratwurst (no bun), baked ruffles, Mixed Greens, Skim milk

Snack: banana

Supper: chicken burger on whole wheat bun, mixed greens, skim milk

Snack: Kashi bar

Exercise: Don't have a heart attack but I exercised tonight!!! I went to the Y and did 15 very strenuous minutes on the treadmill. I would have done more but my MP3 player fell out of the holder thingy, hit the treadmill and then flew across the work out room. I was so embarassed, I had to leave. I just about beaned the guy behind me! So anyway, I am proud of myself!!!

This is for you Todd. 22 t-shirts. He had to have help getting them on and then taking them off.

Sectional Spirit Week

Make sure to click on this picture to enlarge it :)

It was crazy red, white and blue day for spirit week. They look full of spirit, don't they? Right before I snapped this picture they got into a shoving match because Alex was standing too close to Alyssa. I just have to tell you, when I dropped them off at school, the pride I felt cause me to get all choked up!

March 5

I really didn't eat that great today...I didn't over-indulge, but I didn't hit all the food groups either :( I really wish I enjoyed vegetables, I really do. I have to make myself eat them and I am only successful with that on the occasional day.

Weight: 203

Breakfast: Whole Grain Rice Krispies, low fat cheese stick, V8 Fusion
Snack: Vita Muffin
Lunch: Salad and roll
Snack: dried pineapple
Supper: Parmesan Couscous with shrimp and 2 Special K bars

Exercise: Nothing :(

March 4

Howdy Guys and Gals!

What a red banner day!! I went shopping this afternoon and I was able to buy one size smaller in both shirts and jeans!! Woohooo! I believe that call that a non-scale victory (NSV)!! Anyway, it feels good to have a little success. :)

Weight: 203.5

Breakfast: Whole Grain Rice Krispies, lowfat cheesestick, V8 Fusion
Snack: Vita Brownie
Lunch: (This wasn't the best food choice!!) Arby's Chicken Club (I got it without the "zesty" sauce and then got rid of half of the bun and ate it like an open faced sandwich and half of a medium order of curly fries, and a med. dt. coke.
Snack: dried pineapple
Supper: turkey hot dog and bun.

Exercise: Nothing. I'm not sure when I am going to get off of my butt and start moving. Anyone have any suggestions for motivation?

Shakin It Up

I've made a decision. I'm changing the blog. Don't be too alarmed, you will still be able to find out what is going on with the monkeys, I just need to do something a little different for myself.

As you all probably know, I am trying my darnedest to lose weight. I need a little accountability so I am going to try posting my weight, what I eat and my exercise, everyday! I'm sure it won't be the most exciting reading but I think if I know that other people are reading what I have done that day, I might be more inclined to do better. If anyone wants to post their day in the comments, please feel free to do so. There is nothing like a little commiserating to help you get through a rough spot.

Ok, so here I go. I can't believe I am going to do this.
Weight: 204.5 (I have actually gained a pound since our last weigh in on the 28th)

Breakfast: Whole Wheat Rice Krispies, lowfat cheese stick, V8 Fusion
Snack: Vita Brownie
Lunch: Lean Cuisine and Special K Bar
Snack: Banana
Dinner: Turkey hot dog, bun, baked Cheetos and 2 peanut butter girl scout cookies.

Exercise: None, Nada, Zilch. This is the area I am really struggling with. I know that I NEED to exercise but I just have not been able to get myself moving. I am planning to go to the YMCA tomorrow evening, of course I have been planning to do that for the last 2 weeks and have yet to go. Maybe since I've told everyone on here that I am going to go, I will.

I'm going to go watch the Biggest Loser now...Good night :)

Sick and Tired

I am so tired of being sick (and having sick monkeys) and I am so sick of being tired. Spring cannot come fast enough to suit me. I have a case of the winter blues. :(

Alyssa has had IBA tournaments for the last two weekends, which means that I have spent the last two weekends trying to perch my big butt on a 12" gymnasium bleacher. I hate bleachers. Anyway, her team finished first last weekend and second this weekend (they lost by one point tonight). We only have two more tournaments after this one and I seriously cannot wait for the end of basketball season. Tennis will be starting in a few weeks so she won't have too much time to sit around.

Alex was just inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). Actually, he missed the induction ceremony because he was sick, but he is a member. We are so proud of him. He is also getting ready to start baseball and track. He is going to be playing baseball and running track for the middle school and he is going to be playing baseball in the Vincennes Cub League. He will be moving up into the highest division this year. My baby is going to be playing with the big boys.

Jilian is doing her brownie scouts and I am trying to talk her into doing tennis again this year. She doesn't really seem all that crazy about the idea so I don't know how successful I'll be. She is trying to talk me into letting her do 4H. I absolutely hate the thought of tromping to the fair, but she really does want to do it, so I will probably let her.

That's the scoop from the zoo for today...check back soon for a great story about Alyssa setting her hair on fire last year at her NJHS induction ceremony!