out of town

We're out of town this weekend. That's always harder, but I'm doing pretty good so far. I'm excited to get home and see how I did. I know it's just the start of the weekend, but I'm determined to do well. Portion size, counting calories, more water, etc. Have a great weekend everyone!

5 more pounds

I wish I only had five more pounds to reach my ultimate goal, but there's only so much you can do in one month :) I do, however, have only five more pounds until I reach this month's goal! I'm super excited and would love to make it happen. I have until the weigh in on February 5th to lose this weight and I know it can be done. I think it will help to have small goals that will eventually become my big goal. Every five pounds makes a difference. We are going out of town this weekend and when I'm driving it's always hard not to snack. I'm going to make a choice to not eat when I'm not hungry and to bring good, healthy snacks to eat when I actually am hungry. For me it's about planning ahead of time not to fail. Good luck everyone!

Biggest Loser Workout

The Biggest Loser 30 day jump start DVD just kicked my behind!!!! I only did 10 minutes of cardio. 10 minutes people - how pathetic am I? I know it's been a long time since I really worked out hard and those extra 90 pounds are pretty hard to heft around, but 10 minutes? really? how old did I get? seriously!!! I do feel good now though. I drank a bunch of water after I did my 10 minutes, plus I sat down and did some sit-ups and lifted my wimpy 8 pound weight for my arms, and I feel good. It feels good to do SOMETHING after doing nothing for so long. I know that I'll just get better and better (after I die tomorrow, I'm sure) so I'm not giving up. I'm sure that many of you can relate to my go, go, go, and then give up mentality that had me gaining all this weight through the years. Well this time, it's just going to be go, go, go, and never look back!!! Biggest Loser DVD day two (tomorrow) here I come. Wish me luck people!

still going, and going...

Sometimes I have to remind myself that even though this is a weight loss competition, it's also a lifestyle that I've chosen, so I need to cut myself a break every so often. I know it's about making good food choices, but sometimes, it's about celebrating your son's birthday and not stressing over the one meal that probably sent me over my goal caloric intake. I am proud of the job I've been doing, knowing that it took me 10 years to look this way. I would be thrilled if it only took 1 year to get it all off. Had to get that off my chest. Good luck to all, still rooting hard for all of your success.

second week blah!

So, I was watching the biggest loser last night and they all kept talking about the second week curse. I guess you don't lose as much the second week (as evidenced by my scale so far - and the biggest loser contestants weigh in's) The second week is proving to be harder than I anticipated. During the first week I was gung-ho and rearing to make this weight loss happen. This week, so far, I've had to do some serious self-talk to keep me on track. I haven't fallen off the band-wagon, I'm just saying that it's taken a lot more strength and will power this week to turn away the 'good looking' food and keep on track with the 'good for me' food. I appreciate all the support I've received so far. It's so nice to think how many other people might be going through the same things I'm going through. I'm rooting for you all!!! Power to the weight loss in the second week y'all!!!!!

revitalized!!!

Just finished watching the season premier of the Biggest Loser...talk about motivating. WOW! Why haven't I been watching this show, this is so awesome! I hope I can keep this feeling of motivation through the week. This is a journey and my journey started on January 5, 2010 and I WILL accomplish my goals this time. I WILL lose weight and begin to feel healthier. I WILL make this happen for myself. This is MY TIME! Watch out world cuz HERE I COME!!!

the weekend is almost over

Weekends are hard!!! They are harder than weekdays for me. I have an easier time saying no to foods and regulating my diet on weekdays than I do on weekends. Our church now starts at 9am and ends at 12noon. This is hard cuz then for the rest of the day I have to try not to think about food. I also need to work on breaking habits, such as eating while watching tv or eating while working on the computer. Most of the time I'm not really hungry, it's just a habit. So, these are the things I'm working on this week. All in all, this week and weekend has been good. We are making some food adjustments in our household that are positive. We have switched to brown rice, wheat tortillas, and wheat bread (double fiber). My boys are still not on board with the double fiber wheat bread, so we are making some compromises.

Good luck to all this week! I'm rooting for all of you. It's so nice having others doing the same things I am, and rooting for me as I am rooting for all of you!

a step in the right direction

Went to a pizza place tonight with a friend, to help her with her son's birthday party, and I didn't eat it. That's a big step for me - I waited until I came home and ate some turkey and an orange instead. For me it's about making the small choices every day.

thanks everyone!

I really appreciate all the comments and suggestions I got after I posted last. It helps to be in this with people who understand and who support each other. I hope I can be as much of a support to you guys as you're being to me.

As you can see on my weight loss ticker, I'm down 3 pounds. I know that a lot of this is water weight, and I have a lot to lose, but it helps for me to see it come off a little bit more quickly at the beginning. Having the weight come off when you really are putting forth your best effort really makes it easier to keep going. I've started and stopped so many diets I cannot even tell you. I'm sure many of you did the same things I did. This time I'm determined to make it more of a lifestyle change than a diet. Right now I'm depriving myself of things that I love so I can lose weight. When I hit my goal weight I will just eat them sparingly. I keep telling myself that 'I know what it tastes like, I will taste it again' and that helps me get through some of the hardest times.

Again, thanks guys for your support. It makes a world of difference.

day three

Here we are on day three. I can't believe it's only day three. Changing your mindset about food is hard work - someone tell me how long is this going to take again :)

I had a good day yesterday but decided that I'm going to have to figure out more foods in more varieties that I can eat. I'm okay breakfast and lunch but the time in between lunch and dinner, and then dinner itself is really hard for me. I need a recommendation of a good and EASY cookbook for healthy recipes, or just some good ideas of food choices for snacks and dinner.

I'm teaching again today and it's always easier during the day when I do that cuz my mind isn't wandering towards food and my hands are kept busy most of the day. I have a turkey breast to put in the crockpot this morning so dinner is taken care of today also. So, it's going to be a good day.

day one

Today I had oatmeal for breakfast and progresso light soup for lunch. In between I ate a few pretzels with yogurt and a rice cake. (I actually love rice cakes, so this wasn't a sacrifice). I took my before pictures, can I just say OH HOLY COW!!! It's way different when you see yourself like that. It makes eating things that are good for you a little easier cuz I'm pretty disgusted at how far I let myself go. I've had good intentions for a long time about losing weight. Well, I'm ready now and my time starts now, I start making a difference today, and it's gonna be GREAT!! I'm at my heaviest I've ever been. I tip the scales at 230.6 lbs. I wasn't sure I was going to write that down, but in order for me to really commit I had to share that. I'm gonna take this one day at a time and make small goals. I'd like to lose 2-3 pounds this week, that's my first goal. I'm not going to think past that for now. I think that goal is attainable for me. Also, I need to go find a flexible tape measure because I want to also keep track of inches lost. I think that will help me with my motivation. I appreciate all the support and I appreciate Karilynn for sponsoring this competition, it's just what I needed to get my rear in gear. Good luck to all!! I'll be rooting for each and every one of you. If I lose weight and get healthier in these next few months it will be worth every penny spent to join!!

my first post

Hello all (or just me)

It's January 4th 2010 and I just joined a weight loss competition. This is my blog that will keep me on track. I LOVE food. I love it, I love eating it, I just LOVE food. I am going to miss being able to eat my favorite things, however, I am determined to lose weight and not be the 'fat' mom anymore. Now, to be fair, my boys have never called me fat. They would never even dream of saying something like that. I have good boys :) who value their lives way too much. I have three boys ages 13, 11, and 5, so I named my blog Fit for My Boys. I said fit and not skinny cuz that's my BIGGEST problem. I dislike exercising even more than I love food - which is saying a lot - so that is what I will be working on the hardest. This is going to be a bumpy road for me, but I think that the competition and the blog will help keep me on track. So, here goes nothing...