.6 again

Weightwatchers again tonight and again another .6...Although it's a loss, I don't feel that great about it. However, I definitely didn't track points this week and I know I went over my 20 point limit everyday, so at least I know that if I actually try, I'll probably lose even more. And for the record, 20 points sucks. It's not enough at all! You can "earn" extra points by exercising, but I found out the awful news last week that you're not supposed eat your activity points! To me, that's terrible. I mean, I usually work out and immediately add those points to my little tracking book.

The meetings aren't exactly the most exciting half hour, it's a bunch of women I can't really relate to and a meeting leader named Noreen who isn't exactly with the times. I do have to say though, I believe that going to meetings definitely helps.

Has anyone heard of HealthyTrim? I keep hearing about it on Matty in the Morning. It sounds too good to be true, but I was thinking of trying it. It's a weightloss supplement that supposedly has all natural ingredients. OK, well sorry no photos yet. To be honest, I look no different than week 1 so maybe I'lll wait until I've lost AT LEAST 5 pounds.

Thanks again for following! xoxo

trying to get on track

so when i started this blog i was so gung ho about getting in shape and actually taking my weight loss seriously. but it's so hard! especially on the weekends. obviously. it doesn't help that i love food and i'm inherently lazy. i have to force myself into pretty much everything - ie; cleaning the house, sewing, mowing the lawn, etc. etc. i pretty much don't get excited about any of that, unfortunately for me. the same is true when it comes to working out or eating vegetables. right now i am watching my 10th maybe episode of the NJ Housewives, haha. i did sew all day so that is my excuse, but i did have time to go for a run or a walk or whatever, and i still didn't. i did not go to the gym last week, which is why i haven't posted any new pics. i will do it this week for sure though, so definitely harass me if you don't see them this week!

tomorrow's a new day. the kids are back at school and field hockey practice starts so hopefully i can get it into gear! wish me luck : )

.6

so, weightwatchers today was good, not excellent, but i am at least down in weight .6 lbs. This is definitely a tiny amount, but at least i didn't gain! working out has been minimal this week. i have had field hockey, so i have been active and moving all week, but haven't been making it to the gym. i plan to go to spin tomorrow morning, so stay tuned for a photo update!

so last week was up and down, i pretty much took on all food temptations instead of avoiding them. last night i had nachos and a beer, oops! i am hoping that with each week i will get better and better at avoiding temptation, but i can't promise! hopefully i don't wait until a month before the wedding! ok, watching my favorite guilty pleasure that doesn't cost me points, big brother! i know, terrible! go brittney!

Dress shopping semi-success

I went dress shopping for the first time this weekend. I had been putting it off for one reason, I felt fat. I had been planning to "get in shape" for the last 6 months, but that never really happened. I'm sure I'm not the only one who tells themselves the same thing every spring - I'm going to get skinny for the summer! This year was no different, but I had even more motivation this time, I was engaged. OK, so it never really happened, as usual.

Anyway, I was kind of excited for dress shopping, but also nervous that I would look like a fat ass in everything I tried on. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that many of the dresses actually looked pretty good on. Let's be honest though, everything that looked great were the ones with a corset in them. Louie, the dress shop owner, is an expert at tying those things up really tight and sucking everything in. Plus, I had my trusty spanx on! My sisters Jade and Maryann and my mom were there with me. It was a lot of fun too, and they were all really excited to see me try everything on, which was nice. I think I tried on about 12 dresses or so and narrowed it down to 4 that I liked. One thing I think is for sure is that I will be wearing a trumpet style, satin, diamond white dress (the color between off white and white). I know I like all of that criteria for sure. Trumpet style works for me because as Louie stated, I am short and stocky. HAHA he seriously said that! But he was very sweet so I didn't take offense to it. I don't actually think he meant it in a bad way. Anyway, trumpet style hugs the body until the hips and below the hips, it bells out, giving me the illusion of a longer torso. I plan to go one more time and then make a decision.

Don't get me wrong, even though I felt pretty good in those dresses, there's still some chub going on in my arms and chest area. I am even more committed to losing the weight now that I have experienced dress shopping, but at least I know it's not as horrible as I had imagined.

A little note

I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you to everyone who has read this blog already and left such sweet and thoughtful comments. You all mean more to me than you know. I want you to know though, that my intention of this blog wasn't for sympathy. I know you all know that, but I wanted to make sure I told you. I appreciate everything so far, and hope you'll continue to follow me, leave advice or other thoughts, and keep me motivated until June 25, 2011!

Thank you xoxo

WW update

Just a quick update to let you know I went to WW tonight and stayed for the meeting for the first time in 4 weeks. Sadly, I gained .6 lbs, putting me at 143.6 today. The meeting was a good motivator for me though, and I plan to commit to going to them every week from now on.

I feel good about what I did as far as my workout today, body pump this morning and a walk with Carrie tonight. As far as my choice of food, I'd say I did ok, but not great. The last thing I ate was some chips, I could have done without those I know. Otherwise, I did ok. Tomorrow is a new day though, and I fully plan to write everything I eat in my new WW journal.

Gross

Sorry, had to update this post, a colleague of mine mentioned that photos of me in my bra and underwear may get me in trouble, particularily because I work for a school. So, I removed the week 1 photos and from now on, I'll be photographed in shorts and a sports bra. Hopefully that is not a big deal...

OK, I have never taken a photo of myself in my bra and underwear, basically for the reason you see above, it's gross! Look at the cellulite on my thighs, are you serious? Really, I have always felt fat, but in my head I tell myself I am in good shape. To look at these photos and see what I see, reality is setting in...

So, I am going dress shopping for the first time this weekend. I have been putting it off, I think you can understand why. I told myself I would be in shape and feel good by August, that obviously did not happen. Needless to say, I'm not psyched for the bridal appointment I have made.

Today I will be going to Weightwatchers and actually staying for the meeting instead of weighing in, leaving, and going out for a fattening dinner with my WW buddy (who will remain nameless). She actually doesn't have much to lose, but I am glad she's doing it so I have some support. Support is totally crucial for me. I also have a workout buddy, Picca, who is such a huge support system and inspiration for me. She is one of my best friends, and in incredible shape. She is the most reliable workout partner I have ever had, and I am grateful for her. OK, I'll post a weight update after my meeting tonight. I am thinking I probably gained. Although I did go to the gym yesterday AND this morning, so we'll see : )