Weight Watchers Week 6

Hey all, I am sorry about missing the blog for last week. I guess I was a little down about gaining 1.4 lbs again. Anyway this past Tuesday, I weighed in and LOST 2.4 lbs!! My total weight loss so far is 11.4 lbs. It isn't much compared to my total weight but I have really noticed a difference. I just need to keep watching what and how much I eat AND keep exercising. That part should be easier now that warm weather is just around the corner. Here's to a lighter me for summer!!! :)

Third Weigh-In Loss/Gain Loss 4.6lbs

Just weighed in today and I LOST 4.6lbs for a total of 10.4 lbs since I started Weight Watchers 3 weeks ago. I kept better track of what AND how much I eat at each meal, I have nutritious snacks in between meals so I don't feel so hungry at regular meal time. The leader at Weight Watchers told me she could see a difference in my face already. I have also noticed a difference in the way my clothes fit now, even with just a 10lb weight loss. There is hope for me yet!!! I still want to get down to about 220 lbs by summer, but we will see. I will not get discouraged if I don't lose that much, because I know that any amount lost AND kept off is improving my overall health. NOW I need to start exercising on a more regular basis.
You know, it is funny. Now that I am watching what I eat, I don't really miss sweets that much. I found some great snacks that have low fat and/or high fiber that are good and filling!!
Thanks for all the support you guys are giving me, maybe we should compare notes sometime on weight loss. . . Any takers??? Just kidding.

Week 2 weight loss/gain gain 1.4lb

Well, I guess I got too cocky after my great first weeks loss. I thought it would be easy to keep going the way I was and just watch my intake. I found out that it is VERY easy to forget things eaten or lose track of what or how much is eaten. I cannot change this past week, but I can start monitoring what I eat again. I find I am drinking more healthy liquid (less diet soda) and looking at labels when purchasing food. There is no food I cannot eat, as long as I just watch HOW MUCH of it I eat.
Thanks for the support guys. It is nice to see I am not going through this alone. It kind of surprised me to see how the ladies support each other (and me) every week, through losses and gains. Support in this process is very important.
That is all for this week. More to come after next weeks weigh-in.

The First Weigh-In

Well, here it is, a week of being careful about what I eat, when I eat, etc. My weigh-in was Tuesday and . . . I lost 7.2 lbs!!! I am down to 261.6, what a drop for only one week!! I was very surprised to have lost that much already. I know that I won't lose that much every week, but it was an encouraging start. I am starting to walk more and still watching what I eat. I am definitely not used to writing down everything I eat or drink, but it has shown me how easy it is to just grab something to nibble on whenever. The boys could probable use more snacks and such around the house for them to munch on, but while I am watching what I eat, they will too, at least somewhat. I am learning to check the "points" on everything I eat, it is surprising how those points can add up while not being so much food. They also show the difference between filling food for just a few points and food that has a lot of points (low fiber or high fat) that don't keep you feeling full for very long.
I am not saying this is for everyone, but it works for me. More next week. Thanks for your support.

The First Day of My Journey

Well, I just read my mom's email on her medical update. Quite eye opening for me at least. Diabetes and high cholesterol, that is telling me that those may be in my own future. Speaking of my future, I have taken the first steps toward improving myself so my chances of those and other major medical problems in the future hopefully will be lessened. I attended my first Weight Watchers class this afternoon. It is offered through my employer and I decided that it was time to actively work to lose the excess weight I have been carrying around these past few years. If I don't lose this weight and keep it off, I could be headed straight for a heart attack or stroke or...
My weight today is 269.8 lbs. I am learning to track what I eat, change my eating habits, and control my hunger and the portions I eat at each meal. My ideal weight is about 180 lbs. This will give me a body mass index (BMI) of around 23 - 24. I hope to be down to around 220 lbs for the summer. Weight Watchers wants me to set up a weight management plan to lose about 2 lbs a week. If I achieve this goal, I will be at around 220 in about 6 months.
A BMI of greater than 25 is considered overweight, greater than 30 is considered obese. My current BMI is probably around 40 or so. I want to be around for Julia (and any other grandchildren that may come along) for many years to come. I am doing this not only for my own health but for the enjoyment of being surrounded with my extended family for many years.
I will be going to these classes once a week for 12 weeks in this initial session. I will keep you up to date on my progress as time goes on.

Well, this past week has been quite a week of opposites. Weather wise that is... Last Saturday, the13th, the high temp at sundown was 65 degrees. Sunday morning it was 12 degrees. Tuesday we got 3" of snow and today into tomorrow we are getting snow and freezing rain. They are forcasting another 3" by morning, on top of the ice we are getting now!!! Guess we just need to get used to getting whatever kind of weather no matter where we live.
Shane has a job now. He is going to be a Mall Security guard, well at least he will have some money coming in now. Shay has passed all his classes for this semester!!! An answer to prayer!!
The boys will be going to Chicago Shannon and family for Christmas. They will leave on the 24th and come back the following Sunday. It will be a quiet Christmas here. I am working at the lab on both Christmas and New Year's Day.
Shane called to tell me that he is renting a house with 4 other guys in the Chicago area. He will be coming here in January (maybe) to tow the Corvair back so he can work on it more. No new news about when he starts school yet. He won't be able to bring Max with him because the owner doesn't want dogs in the house. Well at least I will have full use of the driveway again.

Another Delayed Entry to my Family Blog

Well, I just realized that another 3 months have passed since I updated this blog, guess I am not as disciplined as I want to be.
Anyway, my granddaughter, Julia, is growing like a weed. She is eating solid food now, starting of course with cereal. Seeing Shannon feed her brings back many memories from when my children were starting to eat solid foods. Where has all the time gone?!
The boys and I went to Shannon and Dave's house for Thanksgiving dinner. Dave's brother and his wife came too, so it was pretty much a family day. Julia has started standing by herself now, but she is not crawling yet. Guess kids all develop at their own rate. Dave got a job at Con Agra here in Omaha too!! This means they will be staying around here for a while longer at least!!
Shane is came home from Chicago for about a week or so. He came home in his '96 Geo ( that was pretty much falling apart!!) and left a week later in his '00 Durango. Talk about trading up!! He is going to be starting back up with his schooling after the new year. He is renting a house in the Chicago area with 4 or 5 other guys so the rent won't be that much. He said he would probably come and get the Corvair one weekend since they have a 2-1/2 car garage and a big driveway there. Hopefully he takes Max too!!

Shay is doing PT with the recruiters every Thursday at 5pm. They have him running, doing sit-ups and push ups, and, sometimes, having fun. He is really looking forward to going into the Army next summer.

Shawn is working at Taco Bell and going to school, after this year he will have about 2 more years left. One with classes and one where he does student teaching. We will see how that goes.

Sue (my lady friend from Missouri) and I have ended our relationship recently. The distance played a big part in our decision, along with a couple of things she wasn't sure about with us. So I guess I will be spending more time at home with the boys, working around the house and such.

I recently put my motorcycle away for the winter. It has been getting colder here, but not any measurable lasting snow. I wonder if Nebraska will see any snow at all!! I can't wait for spring so I can ride again. Next year, before Shay leaves for the Army I want to take the boys to Milwaukee to a Brewers game. The new stadium there is fantastic!!

Anyway, I am going to post this (with some pictures!!) today so it doesn't get any later.

Take care all. I am NOT promising when the next post will be this time!!! :)