Sad, but Butter

It's sad that I've been neglecting the one blog that could help me stay on track with my health.  But I'm here now.  I did gain a little weight back over the holidays, but not as much as I would have in the past.  So I consider that somewhat of a success.  I'm on day 3 of back on track.  Trying to get over bronchitis and ear infections, so I'm still taking it somewhat easy on activity in general.  Light house work, taking care of kids and only necessary work (baking) stuff.  I'm hoping to be back to normal by this time next week.  Just in time for our X Box Kinect (a Christmas gift) and Just Dance 3....I'm going to dance my ass off!  Literally.  You just wait.  I did my measurements and before pictures 2 days ago.  I am going to do new measurements every two weeks and new pictures I think once every month or two.  I will eventually post them...pictures, not measurements.  I'll just give you a total loss of measurements, but no way in hell is anyone going to know my true ass size.  I haven't weighed yet this morning, but yesterday I was already down 5 lbs of water weight for my first day back on strict Primal.  I am eating more dairy right now than necessary, but just to get me back into the swing of things.  I will slowly wean myself to just 1-2 small servings a day...because I refuse to live without butter and cheese.  That's just no way to live at all. 

Down 4 up 1=back down the 3!

Of course it all came off within a day or two!  I have lost 16 lbs (still, total), down the pants size, feel good and have been sleeping better too!  It is a slow process but I am okay with that this time.  My goals are more realistic than they have ever been.  I am planning on it taking at least a year to get all of this weight off.  I'm exercising more because, get this....I want to!!!  I've been making it fun and actually have been craving movement.  People have started noticing that I'm looking better and that helps fuel the drive to continue.  I'm doing it for me, but it is nice that it is finally starting to show on the outside too. 

Emily, I have no doubt that you can win this battle once and for all.  You are on the right path by changing your habits that have nothing to do with food first that are keeping you unhealthy.  I'm proud of you for doing that!  It helps me to see you changing those habits and makes it easier for me as well.  You can do this!!!! 

Jonesie, you make me laugh.  I hope you and your family are well and that you are feeling good!!!!  Stay away from the fucking cupcakes!!!!!! They will only cause you grief, heartache and pain!!!! ; )

Disgusted

I still can't believe life goes on out there even when I'm gone! Just kidding, just kidding (kind of). Elle, hate you but proud of you. Jonesie, as always, you bring smiles to my inner being! I hope things are looking up for you and you are feeling better than you were a couple weeks ago! I am fat fat fat. FAT. No way around it. You couldn't get around it with a bus. FAT! Every pound Elle has lost I have packed on. I am disgusted with myself and once again, am looking to change my pathetic ways. I would say blogging would help (and it really probably would) but as is true with every other aspect of my life, I DON'T HAVE TIME! I don't even have time to poop. In fact that's probably one reason I'm so fat, because I'm full of poo! Elle, I know I won't hear you arguing with me on that! So now is when I give empty promises of trying to blog more when really I can only hope to check it once in the next week, and pray that I will start making better choices and somehow find a way to DESTRESS without eating or drinking!

Up 3!

I'm up 3 lbs after drinking a lot of beer with my little brother and his frat brothers over the weekend.  I partied like Bret Michaels and gained weight like Kirstie Alley.  Oh well, I had a blast and I'm sure my sausage fingers will be gone in a day or two.  Back on track and feelin' fine!

New Low!

I've hit a new low...lowest weight since this time last year, that is!!!  It has taken me a year of on again, off again, but I finally have lost enough that I'm the lightest I've been in one year.  I have a long way to go, but I see the light at the end of the tunnel.  It may take me two more years to get this weight off, but once I do it will never come back.  That isn't me being overly optimistic.  That is me being realistic because I know, now, what it takes to keep it off, what works for my body and how food affects me both physically and emotionally.  I highly encourage anyone that is trying to lose weight, get healthy and feel better to check out the Primal Blueprint.  Go to  http://www.marksdailyapple.com/  and read all about Primal living.  It makes sense.  We love it!!!!  Good luck!  I am down 16 lbs in 5 weeks.  And one pant size!!!!  Feeling good!!!

Holding...

Holding steady at 16 lbs.  My clothes are fitting a bit better.  I've been working out doing fun things....turning on the radio and dancing with the kids for 20 min. at a time, lifting weights with my husband, taking the dog on short runs and long slow walks, chasing my kid around the yard and dancing with friends (although this usually involves drinking...).  I've just been trying to incorporate more fun into my life to get my stress levels down and get exercise at the same time.  It's working.  Slowly, but surely, it's working.  : )

Slumpy

I'm here.  I just don't get a lot of time to post anymore.  I am down a total of 15 lbs since Aug. 8th.  It's coming off a little slower than I would like, but I feel good, so I can't complain.  I still hate myself but I'm at least in control for now.  I've been in a slump of sorts too, so I feel ya, Jonesie!  Everyday is the same.  But at least there isn't a lot of drama right now.  I'll try to check back in tomorrow.