Hello fellow bloggers! I have not been blogging for a few reasons. One to be honest I'm bored with it. I just do not know what to say. A really big thing is I closed down the lap top computer and I moved my desktop computer to my new art studio. I promised my son I would stop being on the computer so much. Now with it in my studio I am hardly on the computer at all. Really it is a good thing.
I have some holiday shows coming up and I have been busy in the studio making new jewelry pieces. I have been in super creative mode and loving it. Does the fact that I am not computing help those creative juices flow? hmmmm, I wonder. I have 3 shows planned and 1 that is pending. I love doing shows but last year I did 5 in 6 weeks and it was exhausting as well as I got so burn out I did not start making any new piece till the fall. Not good. In January I will post my website and ya'll can check out my stuff. This week I have to make some more things, take pictures, price them and reiki them. This SAT is the first two day show. I love socializing so it is fun to be out there chatting with people.
So...I'm sure you might just be interested in how "the plan" IS GOING. Well...drum roll please....I lost 10 pounds in the first two weeks. I was not going to weigh but I did. I will tell you guys I thought it would be so much more difficult. Do I get hungry sometimes? Sure. But I have come to see that our bodies need a lot less food than you think. I have not been starving. I space my daily calorie allowance throughout the day. Good for blood sugar. Speaking of sugar I am not eating it at all. Best thing ever. I have even lost my craving for it. I made it through Halloween. (we still have almost all of the 4lbs my son got trick or treating). I also made it through my first Birthday on NOV 6th without any cake or treat. I hope to start exercising this week. I would like to set a goal to walk at least 2 miles a day and use my band workout.
On a sidebar note my son went back to school today after being out a week. We now think he had H1N1. He had a fever at one point of 106. Highest ever. He seems to be doing good now. Jeff and I have managed to stay healthy. Speaking of Jeff...he is doing great and I am so proud of him. He is getting smaller every day. What a team we are.
I have been reading your blogs even though I have not posted myself. Will try a little harder to post more.
Hope you are all well! Take Care
On MY Way To An Even Better ME!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
A Candy Free Halloween
I love chocolate! But guess what? I made it through the holiday without eating a one bite of candy or chocolate. Strangely enough it was easy. Go figure. And, I feel a lot better for it. No sluggish sugar hangover this morning.
We had a fun Halloween. Friday night I took my son to his Cub Scout Halloween party and then about 10:00 we went with 5 kids to MacDonald's. I had not had my dinner so I faithfully ordered my grilled chicken salad. Yummy. Last night I took my son trick or treating to the business' downtown then his friends Dad picked him up and took him to do more trick or treating. I weighed his bag of candy from all his events and he ended up with over 4 lbs. Crazy.
I am almost done with my first week of "The Plan". I am marveled at how easy it has been. Sure there were a few times I was hungry but I just got through it. The fact that I have been keeping busy working on the house stuff has helped. I have felt pretty energetic this week. Jeff has been helping me get my new art studio together. I think today we will be moving more furniture.
Even though I have been changing over the past year I feel like I am being transformed even more. Sounds so serious. LOL. I guess even more so I am feeling confident and good in my skin. I am happy with the way I am handling situations in my life. The whole physical transformation that I am working towards is exciting. I am looking forward to us being an active family. I am also really in a purge mode, out with the old, in with the new mode. People. places. and things. I am valuing my time and an who, what and where I want to spend it. I really feel charged to really kick in on getting my jewelry business going this year (although I do need some funds to really make it happen big). I love creating so much that I want to do other things I used to do like make cards. I also want to make it a goal to learn to sew this year. Good things be happinin. :)
I hope you are all having a good weekend and I wish you a great week of health!
On MY Way To An Even Better ME!
We had a fun Halloween. Friday night I took my son to his Cub Scout Halloween party and then about 10:00 we went with 5 kids to MacDonald's. I had not had my dinner so I faithfully ordered my grilled chicken salad. Yummy. Last night I took my son trick or treating to the business' downtown then his friends Dad picked him up and took him to do more trick or treating. I weighed his bag of candy from all his events and he ended up with over 4 lbs. Crazy.
I am almost done with my first week of "The Plan". I am marveled at how easy it has been. Sure there were a few times I was hungry but I just got through it. The fact that I have been keeping busy working on the house stuff has helped. I have felt pretty energetic this week. Jeff has been helping me get my new art studio together. I think today we will be moving more furniture.
Even though I have been changing over the past year I feel like I am being transformed even more. Sounds so serious. LOL. I guess even more so I am feeling confident and good in my skin. I am happy with the way I am handling situations in my life. The whole physical transformation that I am working towards is exciting. I am looking forward to us being an active family. I am also really in a purge mode, out with the old, in with the new mode. People. places. and things. I am valuing my time and an who, what and where I want to spend it. I really feel charged to really kick in on getting my jewelry business going this year (although I do need some funds to really make it happen big). I love creating so much that I want to do other things I used to do like make cards. I also want to make it a goal to learn to sew this year. Good things be happinin. :)
I hope you are all having a good weekend and I wish you a great week of health!
On MY Way To An Even Better ME!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Two Days IN
Well I have been on my plan for all of two days. How is it going? Well surprisingly good. Yesterday I woke up and I was not hungry. In fact I felt sick. I think I had bad milk. It said lactose free but I don't think it was. It was some brand I have not drank before. Needless to say I had major gastric distress. I was also still sore from all my hard work this weekend.
Today I was hungry a little but nothing I could not bare. I spread my calorie allowance out so it helps me not to get too hungry. I have been keeping up with water. I am allowing myself two more weeks of coffee and artificial sweetener in my coffee. I ended up eating mostly vegetables today. I had one chicken breast and my protein supplements pack 23 grams a serving and I have two of those.
One of the things that helped was keeping busy. Today I was at my son's school for longer than expected, went shopping briefly and then tonight I cleaned the kitchen and vacuumed the family room as well as going through a ton of junk mail and papers. I even cleaned the microwave out :). It's 9:40 now and before I go to bed I am going to drink more water and do some knitting. I have my son's first conference of the school year in the morning at 8:30. After that I am having his friend over all day into the evening. The great thing is they play and I get to do mommy fun stuff. I'm going to start moving things around for my new studio.
I want to pay homage to my dear sweet husband Fried Jeff. Since he is rapidly losing weight and gaining energy he is actually cleaning and organizing in the house. It's been forever folks. Can I just say how grateful I am to get the help? More grateful though that my Sweet is not in pain anymore and he has a ton more mobility. I'm so proud of you honey. You are and will be a true inspiration to me as I am going through this weight loss/health journey.
Just a question or poll for those of you who read this. I am thinking of not weighing for 6 months or until my challenge is up. What do you think? Originally I had planned on weighing every 2 weeks, but the liberating thoughts I am getting about not weighing make me want to consider it.
Well goodnight for now. Good day tomorrow.
On My Way To An Even Better ME!
Today I was hungry a little but nothing I could not bare. I spread my calorie allowance out so it helps me not to get too hungry. I have been keeping up with water. I am allowing myself two more weeks of coffee and artificial sweetener in my coffee. I ended up eating mostly vegetables today. I had one chicken breast and my protein supplements pack 23 grams a serving and I have two of those.
One of the things that helped was keeping busy. Today I was at my son's school for longer than expected, went shopping briefly and then tonight I cleaned the kitchen and vacuumed the family room as well as going through a ton of junk mail and papers. I even cleaned the microwave out :). It's 9:40 now and before I go to bed I am going to drink more water and do some knitting. I have my son's first conference of the school year in the morning at 8:30. After that I am having his friend over all day into the evening. The great thing is they play and I get to do mommy fun stuff. I'm going to start moving things around for my new studio.
I want to pay homage to my dear sweet husband Fried Jeff. Since he is rapidly losing weight and gaining energy he is actually cleaning and organizing in the house. It's been forever folks. Can I just say how grateful I am to get the help? More grateful though that my Sweet is not in pain anymore and he has a ton more mobility. I'm so proud of you honey. You are and will be a true inspiration to me as I am going through this weight loss/health journey.
Just a question or poll for those of you who read this. I am thinking of not weighing for 6 months or until my challenge is up. What do you think? Originally I had planned on weighing every 2 weeks, but the liberating thoughts I am getting about not weighing make me want to consider it.
Well goodnight for now. Good day tomorrow.
On My Way To An Even Better ME!
Monday, October 26, 2009
How I Feel...The Night Before Day One
Well I wanted to make a quick post for myself mostly to say how awful I feel the day/night before starting my new life/health plan. Why? So I can remind myself how awful I feel when I am hungry and wanting to cheat on my new plan.
All the work I did in the house yesterday was great but I am suffering today. Would I if I were not so overweight and out of shape? Probably not. Sore everywhere and so tired. I look and feel about 5 months pregnant. I feel like a stuffed fat pig. I ate a whole bunch of yucky stuff tonight. Fast food, cookies, candy. All those last minute bad things that will be on the untouchable list after today. I also have not even consumed 32 oz of water yet. Somehow I do not think I will be hungry in the morning. I'll also be taking my official before pictures in the morning. YUCK!
I took a hot shower for the aches and I will take 800 mg of Ibuprofen for the sore muscles. Off I go to bed.
Prayers, good thoughts and wishes appreciated.
Talk to you tomorrow.
On My Way To An Even Better ME!
All the work I did in the house yesterday was great but I am suffering today. Would I if I were not so overweight and out of shape? Probably not. Sore everywhere and so tired. I look and feel about 5 months pregnant. I feel like a stuffed fat pig. I ate a whole bunch of yucky stuff tonight. Fast food, cookies, candy. All those last minute bad things that will be on the untouchable list after today. I also have not even consumed 32 oz of water yet. Somehow I do not think I will be hungry in the morning. I'll also be taking my official before pictures in the morning. YUCK!
I took a hot shower for the aches and I will take 800 mg of Ibuprofen for the sore muscles. Off I go to bed.
Prayers, good thoughts and wishes appreciated.
Talk to you tomorrow.
On My Way To An Even Better ME!
Last day....Tomorrow...The Plan...GAME ON
Today is the last day for fun and frivolous food folly. I say this as I just ate a Reece's peanut butter cup and a tiny Hershey chocolate bar. I had my favorite sausage biscuit and cheese for breakfast along with cinnamon melts. They forgot my hasbrowns in the bad:( Funny thing, I was hardly hungry when I woke up. Not sure what I will have for dinner but it will involve fast food and I will have the little bit of blizzard left over from last night.
I have mixed feelings about starting my plan tomorrow. Part of me is looking forward to it and part of me is scared.
Yesterday I cleaned our bedroom. It was a giant dust bunny. Lots of clutter too. I put on a new comforter and sheets I bought ions ago (it was still in the bag). We moved a really cool chair from the living room in there which will serve as a meditation chair. The plan is to move the desk and computer out and put it in my studio. I must say the room already looks so Feng Shui.
Today I slept most of the day. I know that sounds bad but I was up late, my body was so sore and I had a headache this morning.
So wish me luck. I'll try to blog on my first day.
I have mixed feelings about starting my plan tomorrow. Part of me is looking forward to it and part of me is scared.
Yesterday I cleaned our bedroom. It was a giant dust bunny. Lots of clutter too. I put on a new comforter and sheets I bought ions ago (it was still in the bag). We moved a really cool chair from the living room in there which will serve as a meditation chair. The plan is to move the desk and computer out and put it in my studio. I must say the room already looks so Feng Shui.
Today I slept most of the day. I know that sounds bad but I was up late, my body was so sore and I had a headache this morning.
So wish me luck. I'll try to blog on my first day.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Chillin on a Sunday Morning
Literally, I think it is less than 40 degrees. Brrrrr. Saying that, I am loving the fall. Except for the part where it gets dark early.
Last night I slept the best 8 hours of sleep I have had in ions. Feel like I could slepp more though. I think I mentioned in my last post about thinking I have sleep apnea. On Friday afternoon I had a bad episode. I woke up gasping a little and I think I had sleep paralysis. None the less I had a headache. Weird, and I was a little freaked. I thought and was all prepared to use Jeff''s CPAP breathing machine. Then a friend called and we were talking about it and she thought it maybe would not be a good idea to use his machine. Maybe I would get too much air. So I did a little research and found an article that said getting too much air could cause headaches and maybe even a stroke. That was enough for me and I decided I would not use it. I know that losing weight is the cure for sleep apnea.
This weekend has been fun. Yesterday my son just got his high white belt in Tae Kwon Do. I am so proud of him. And, yesterday I felt so energetic that I went on a organizing picking up, putting away frenzy. I am in a purge mode. Hubby told me this week that I get to take over our formal living room which is attached to the formal dining room (which I already use) to be a giant art room/studio. I am so excited I can't tell you. Last night I was space and furniture planning the area. We have been in our house for 3 years and have not moved anything around so this will be fun. A fall fresh change.
Okay so let's talk about......the food plan. Note, I did not use the "D" word. Well I am down to two days before I start. Yesterday I had pizza for lunch and Mexican for dinner. I am trying to get all my favorite splurge things out. Saying that, pizza is actually a take it or leave it. I love one or two pieces but beyond that I don't care. I do love Mexican though. Restaurant Mexican. I will be having Mexican on my plan, just homemade. I make yummy tacos with ground turkey. Just will be calorie counting. My plan is to avoid processed and fast foods of all kinds with exceptions being a fast food grilled chicken salad or a Lean Cuisine dinner in a pinch. My in between snack will be either a piece of fruit or vegetables, that's it. I will be consuming at least 60 grams of protein a day. I will be supplementing two meals with IsaGenix nutritional products and one healthy clean eating meal. I will be eliminating caffeine ( after a maximum two weeks) and all carbonated beverages and artificial sweeteners. The artificial sweeteners is a big one. Especially since I will be doing cleanse/fast days after a while. No sense in putting more toxins in. I have been feeling so awful lately. Sore feet bones, back aches, lethargic, tired, and possible sleep apnea. I think I have hit a wall with my health. There's no messing around anymore. I'm sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. I have watched this process in Jeff only his was way worse and he was way sick. Slowly being poisened by artifical sweetners in Diet Pepsi. Intense leg and back paid for a year. Since being on the plan he has increased his mobility tremendously. I can't wait to have more energy.
So that's the size of it all. I am off to clean and prepare transforming of room one, our bedroom where one of the chairs from the living room will live.
Have a great day and great upcoming week all!
Last night I slept the best 8 hours of sleep I have had in ions. Feel like I could slepp more though. I think I mentioned in my last post about thinking I have sleep apnea. On Friday afternoon I had a bad episode. I woke up gasping a little and I think I had sleep paralysis. None the less I had a headache. Weird, and I was a little freaked. I thought and was all prepared to use Jeff''s CPAP breathing machine. Then a friend called and we were talking about it and she thought it maybe would not be a good idea to use his machine. Maybe I would get too much air. So I did a little research and found an article that said getting too much air could cause headaches and maybe even a stroke. That was enough for me and I decided I would not use it. I know that losing weight is the cure for sleep apnea.
This weekend has been fun. Yesterday my son just got his high white belt in Tae Kwon Do. I am so proud of him. And, yesterday I felt so energetic that I went on a organizing picking up, putting away frenzy. I am in a purge mode. Hubby told me this week that I get to take over our formal living room which is attached to the formal dining room (which I already use) to be a giant art room/studio. I am so excited I can't tell you. Last night I was space and furniture planning the area. We have been in our house for 3 years and have not moved anything around so this will be fun. A fall fresh change.
Okay so let's talk about......the food plan. Note, I did not use the "D" word. Well I am down to two days before I start. Yesterday I had pizza for lunch and Mexican for dinner. I am trying to get all my favorite splurge things out. Saying that, pizza is actually a take it or leave it. I love one or two pieces but beyond that I don't care. I do love Mexican though. Restaurant Mexican. I will be having Mexican on my plan, just homemade. I make yummy tacos with ground turkey. Just will be calorie counting. My plan is to avoid processed and fast foods of all kinds with exceptions being a fast food grilled chicken salad or a Lean Cuisine dinner in a pinch. My in between snack will be either a piece of fruit or vegetables, that's it. I will be consuming at least 60 grams of protein a day. I will be supplementing two meals with IsaGenix nutritional products and one healthy clean eating meal. I will be eliminating caffeine ( after a maximum two weeks) and all carbonated beverages and artificial sweeteners. The artificial sweeteners is a big one. Especially since I will be doing cleanse/fast days after a while. No sense in putting more toxins in. I have been feeling so awful lately. Sore feet bones, back aches, lethargic, tired, and possible sleep apnea. I think I have hit a wall with my health. There's no messing around anymore. I'm sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. I have watched this process in Jeff only his was way worse and he was way sick. Slowly being poisened by artifical sweetners in Diet Pepsi. Intense leg and back paid for a year. Since being on the plan he has increased his mobility tremendously. I can't wait to have more energy.
So that's the size of it all. I am off to clean and prepare transforming of room one, our bedroom where one of the chairs from the living room will live.
Have a great day and great upcoming week all!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
What to say
It has been more than a week since I blogged. I have been reading other blogs and commenting on some. I just do not know what to say.
I am still on the anti-diet until Tuesday when I will finally make the switch and start actually following the plan I have set up for myself with the IsaGenix challenge I entered. Notice I said plan, make that health plan as I do not want to use the "D" word anymore. It has been nice not to feel starving or feel deprived but just relaxed. I have enjoyed some food favorites as well as desserts such as cheesecake, my personal favorite. I have not binged and I have really not eaten as much sugar as I used to when I could have. I have actually been craving some veggies. I had pizza last night. Not a super favorite but one of those not so healthy foods I did want to have before starting.
My biggest complaint has been that even though for the most part I am better from being sick I am damn exhausted and have no energy (my son has been home sick this week). I have not formally been diagnosed but I know I have sleep apnea and feel that is the reason why I never sleep well or feel rested. I do not have the money to get tested. Jeff has said I could use his machine and mask which by the way he should be using. Hint Hint. I can not stand the thought of having something over my face. I know they do make apparatus that is not mask like and I think that part cost $150. Oh well, I am sure losing weight will help. Jeff's is not as bad since he has been losing weight.
Speaking of Fried Jeff, my hubby. He is doing great and I am so proud of him. His shirts are huge on him and his pants are falling off. Good job honey! I hope to be joining the baggy clothes club soon :).
I hope all of you out there have been having a super week!
I am still on the anti-diet until Tuesday when I will finally make the switch and start actually following the plan I have set up for myself with the IsaGenix challenge I entered. Notice I said plan, make that health plan as I do not want to use the "D" word anymore. It has been nice not to feel starving or feel deprived but just relaxed. I have enjoyed some food favorites as well as desserts such as cheesecake, my personal favorite. I have not binged and I have really not eaten as much sugar as I used to when I could have. I have actually been craving some veggies. I had pizza last night. Not a super favorite but one of those not so healthy foods I did want to have before starting.
My biggest complaint has been that even though for the most part I am better from being sick I am damn exhausted and have no energy (my son has been home sick this week). I have not formally been diagnosed but I know I have sleep apnea and feel that is the reason why I never sleep well or feel rested. I do not have the money to get tested. Jeff has said I could use his machine and mask which by the way he should be using. Hint Hint. I can not stand the thought of having something over my face. I know they do make apparatus that is not mask like and I think that part cost $150. Oh well, I am sure losing weight will help. Jeff's is not as bad since he has been losing weight.
Speaking of Fried Jeff, my hubby. He is doing great and I am so proud of him. His shirts are huge on him and his pants are falling off. Good job honey! I hope to be joining the baggy clothes club soon :).
I hope all of you out there have been having a super week!
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