Well, this week was sort of a bust. I stayed exactly the same. I didn’t do very well on tracking my food, and I didn’t really fit in exercise. I have a busy week ahead of me, so I’m hoping I can manage to stay on track.
Posted in Operation: Skinny and Fabulous, weigh-in
I’m a terrible dieter. I have no self control. If you’re friends with me on facebook or twitter, you probably saw that I lost 1.5 lbs this week. How did I celebrate? By going to Ihop and eating some Cinnaminions (so fun to say, btw!). Diet FAIL! This brings me down to 165.6 lbs. About 45 to go!
Oh well, I’ll take the loss and just remind myself that slow and steady wins the race. I’m going meeting a friend for dinner tonight and my plan is to look at the nutrition facts for Panera and pick what I’m eating ahead of time. That way, there’s no pressure or last-minute calorie-laden splurges.
My problem this week? Snacking. I’ve had wicked cravings around midnight. I guess it’s a sign that it’s time for me to start heading to bed earlier. If I’m sleeping, I won’t be hungry, right?
How did you do this week? What were your challenges?
I started out the week (on Wed actually) at a whopping 169.2 lbs with a BMI of 30. This morning I weighed in at 167. For only 4 days, a 2 lb loss isn’t too shabby. I’ll take it!
How did you do this week? If you’re fighting a weight loss battle, feel free to link your blog here. Just remember, we are 1 week closer to being skinny and fabulous. Who’s with me?
Okay, no beginning picture because I woke up a bit late and I have to go to the dentist this morning. It makes me cranky.
My beginning weight today is 169.2 lbs. My goal is to be at 125 by the end of the year (a bit lofty, I suppose). I’m setting a mini-goal of 140. That should put me back into a healthy BMI range.
Look for an upcoming post about Sassy Water. Have a good day, everyone.
Okay, my darling readers… you might remember when I first invoked Operation Skinny & Fabulous back in January. (If not, just go back and reread my neurotic weight loss ramblings). My fabulous online-friend Blair holds a weekly weight loss feature called McFatty Mondays. The lucky snot has a partnership with Nutrisystem, so she’s got a great helper in that. She’s done a fabulous job with her weight loss in the last 6 months. Go Blair! I started Operation Skinny & Fabulous as a way to participate in her McFatty Monday posts, but with my own flair. That’s exactly what it was for me, too: a way to get skinny and up my fabulosity factor.
Well, after a nearly-ended marriage, a few packages of antidepressants, and a WHOLE lot of Ben & Jerry’s I’ve gained back EVERY.SINGLE.OUNCE I lost and then some. I am at my heaviest now and I can feel it. Not only am I having a hard time fitting into my skinny jeans, I feel all of the extra weight. Okay, let’s be honest. I’m not only too fat for my skinny jeans, but I gave them away. Yep, I had given up.
Back to the other effects of weight gain. There’s the clothes thing, for sure. And the self-esteem issues. But can we talk about breathing? Add on a few extra pounds to the already allergy-stricken Angel and I sound like an 80 year old man who smokes. Not cool.
Here’s my plan: I’m going to get back on Sparkpeople
and track my food. I know it works. I’ve done it before. Plus, they have an app for that. 
I’m going to try to add in walking several nights a week and doing some yoga on the Wii fit. I’d like to check out some of the workout DVDs that my library has and possibly resurrect some that I have in my collection and haven’t used in a while.
Where do you all come into this? Accountability of course. Weight loss will be making a much bigger appearance on this blog than it has in a while. Don’t worry, I’m still a book nerd, so the reviews aren’t going anywhere. I just know that some of my book nerd friends may need a little help, too. You know me… I’m honest and I’m not afraid to show you my faults. Prepare for some fat pictures and hopefully some skinny ones, too.
I’ll be weighing in on Sunday mornings, so expect the OS&F posts sometime thereafter. I’d also like to include some recipes as I find them. Later today, I’ll do a post with my beginning numbers *YIKES!* and possibly a picture if I’m feeling stupid bold.
So friends, here’s my question: Are you with me?
PS: Just for giggles, here’s a picture of me with James Dean. I always imagined him to be taller with better hair:
P.P.S: Does anyone creative feel like making me a banner for Operation Skinny & Fabulous? I am a) not talented enough and b) too damn lazy.
Well, I’m down 3 lbs and I finally took the time to count and figure out what damn week I’m on. How I lost 3 lbs, I have no idea. I only worked out once this week because I was sick, and I even scarfed down a burger and fries on Saturday night before the Sunday morning weigh-in. Whatever it was, I’ll take it.
I need your help, dear readers. My Relay for Life team is having a chili cook-off next Thursday to raise money. I need to enter something, but I’ve only made chili like once…a long, long time ago. I need a great chili recipe. I’m not sure if I want to go the traditional chili route or do something more creative, like a chicken chili. Point me in the right direction, my loves! Oh…and I know it’s to benefit cancer research, which rocks, but I would also like to win. I’m ridiculously competitive. If you know me in real life, you know this.
Posted in Operation: Skinny and Fabulous
Operation: Skinny & Fabulous is starting to feel like Operation: What the hell was I thinking…this getting skinny crap is hard.
I guess I have a ton more stress in my life this go-round because this is just way harder. I’ve tried to allow myself a little bit more freedom, just because I know that if I plan on staying smaller, I need to do that. Unfortunately more freedom=slower weight loss.
I weighed in at 157.8 this morning, which is 1.4 lbs down from last week. A loss is a loss, and I’m happy with it. I am just getting a little sick of the 150′s. I really thought we wouldn’t be spending much time together. Unfortunately, it seems like we’re BFFs.
In an unrelated note, I think Rusty and I are planning on going to watch Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief today. I just finished the book last night, so I’m planning to review them together. I also bought book #2 and the guide that goes with it. I’m such a sucker for children’s books.
Week 4 blows. That is all.
Okay, that isn’t all. I felt like I did great this week. I was within my calorie range every day (except Sunday, which I don’t track). Even on Sunday when we cheated by going to Red Lobster, I had a small breakfast and then only ate the meal at the Restaurant. The calories were split between two meals, so it wasn’t quite as bad.
I worked out 4 times this week, 30 minutes of cardio each time. Honestly, I don’t have a freaking clue how I GAINED 0.2 lbs. I know, it isn’t a big deal, but I should have lost at least a pound or two. Instead, I stepped on the scale this morning and it showed a gain. Crap.
Oh and I don’t even have the old “muscle weighs more than fat” excuse. I haven’t added weights into the mix yet. Damn it.
I feel like going and downing an entire bowl of noodles filled with some sort of high-calorie/high-fat sauce. Mmm….alfredo, how I love you.
How did you do this week? I’m hoping yours was better than mine. I’m sitting here nearly in tears because I’m so frustrated. It sucks that I’m an emotional eater, because all I want to do right now is eat.
I was going to take measurements this week, but frankly I don’t feel like it now. Maybe next week.
Posted in fail, Operation: Skinny and Fabulous
Okay, I think it’s the end of week 3 anyway. They’re all running together.
1.6 lbs down this week and out of the 160′s! This week was tough. Monday I was sick, Tuesday I had meetings all night, Wednesday I couldn’t find my gym i.d. and then Thurs/Fri/Sat we had an ice storm. Hence, no work out this week. I did stick to my diet though and met my calorie goals all week. Hopefully, we won’t have any more sickness or ice storms to hold me back from the gym this week. I’d really like to lose 2-3 lbs by next week and I’ll HAVE to work out to make it happen.
So far, I’m down about 8 lbs total. It’s not a ton, but I feel a little better already. The jeans aren’t quite so tight. I can’t wait until I’m at the point of falling-off though. That always feels good!
How did you do this week?
OH and I wanted to say hi to the few new followers I’ve gained this week. I love hopping on here and seeing fresh new faces. Don’t forget to leave comments and introduce yourself.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK EVERYONE!
This week wasn’t as miraculous as last week, but I didn’t expect it to be. Even on the Biggest Loser, week 2 is always the worst.
I lost 1.8 lbs this week. I exercised 3 days and was within my calorie range every day (even the day I splurged on a burger). I set my goal so that I would need to lose between 1-2 lbs a week in order to reach it by June 12. I’m right on track. This week, I’m going to say good bye to the 160′s and welcome the 150′s with open arms. Don’t worry, we won’t be friends for long!
How did you do this week?
