Recommitting!

This summer has been tough on the diet, I've maintained (within 2 lb) of where I was down the most (37 lb). But I need to get back on the bandwagon. Summer break is (essentially) over and it's time to get my head into the game.

Today I went into Weight Watchers and weighed in, surprisingly I was down .2 lb. One thing I am proud to say, even though I knew the scale wouldn't be happy, I still went to my weigh in. Period, no cheating! I would tell myself, that I need to know the number and it was my own doing. Today I even mentioned that to the person who was weighing me in, and she said that was 1/2 the battle. Woo!

Today my leader, Jeannine, spoke about getting un-stuck! Talk about a perfect meeting for me. Why, Melissa, are you not loosing, you might ask? Well, I am not tracking, working out as much as I should, eating crap food that I shouldn't be eating, not measuring my portions, and not tracking! Oh wait I said that already, well, it's that damn important, so I hear.

Today I tracked all that I ate (Calorie wise). I should enter it into WW and see what the points come in at, just for shits and giggles. I'd be curious. I also did my exercise, 45 minutes of Taekwondo and 27 minutes of Walking (at home with Leslie). So I can check off the 2 goals I had for today.
Today's Calorie intake: 1829 (goal 1800)
Fat: 38 g
Protein: 115 g
Carbs: 232 g
Fiber: 19 g

Weight Watchers info:
 Daily Pts+: 45 allowed
Weekly Pts+: 45 (43 left)
Pts+ used: 47 (2 WPs used)
Activity Points earned: 12


Don't be surprised, if I blog every day this week, just to get back on track. Track(ing) right, must track! LOL. Until next time (and maybe I'll share some Taekwondo and biking goodies),

Week two!

I weighed in on Monday and was down 3.6 lb! I was very pleased with the number! Very!!

I was really good all week, didn't used any extra points, just activity points, so I earned them. On Saturday I did a new class, Bodypump at 24 hr fitness. It really was amazing, kicked my ass! I was so sore on Sunday and worse on Monday. So I was even more insane and did it again on Tuesday! Guess what?! I wasn't nearly as sore. I am going to go again on Saturday, so we'll see how the 3rd time goes. I am sure it will be better. This afternoon, I'd like to hit the gym and do the elipitical for 1/2 an hour or so. Hopefully that will happen.

I am doing well with the diet, counting points and tracking. I bought the new WW cookbook and it looks promising for menu ideas. I am looking forward to making some recipes out of it. You can get it at Amazon or I bought mine at Costco. Even came with a free WW Magazine subscription!
I am also trying to add in more power foods to each meal this week, which was the topic of this week's meeting. So far I am learning what the green triangle means: you are fuller longer, and they are better bang for the buck! I rediscovered Malt O Meal hot cereal, only 3 points, and with 2 Tbs of brown sugar it's 6 points for breakfast! Yum!

I will try and post on Monday for the weigh in. I'd love to see another big number!

First week-take one!

So I did it, I weighed in. I am at 331. There I said it. I have 50 WW points to eat a day, plus 49 extra points a week (which I don't have to eat, but can if I am doing something special). I am trying to stick to my 50 pts a day only; best way to start the journey, no "cheating" even if it's allowed.

Monday I did pretty good, I had 52 points, but I went and worked out. So that gave me 7 extra points for the week. I went with Amy and Jonathan Echols to Zumba at 24 hr fitness. It's a 60 minute class, all cardio. I did pretty well, Jonathan was very impressed that I lasted the whole 60 minutes, and frankly I was dumbfounded I lasted! Woot! I was cramping toward the end, and feared what Tuesday might bring. I was sore Monday night, but nothing too bad. Just used muscles I hadn't in a while!

Tuesday, I woke up sore-had a restful night's sleep, but tossed a bit thanks to those rarely used muscles that were making their presence known. I ate well, under my points by a couple. Had pasta with sauce for dinner (a fave for the boys) and some peas. I need to find a dressing for salad that I like. I am so picky-and really only like Ranch (which is bad for those on a diet). I also made a spreadsheet with foods that we keep in the house and eat often, listing their portion and points value. That will be handy!

One thing I have noticed is there are some great sites that I have found for resources for WW people. I have become a fan of 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet for their message boards. I am going to add some buttons off to the side of other blogs that have great recipes or tools for myself. Feel free to visit them and learn from them as well! I already have!

Today, I am trying to figure out dinner. Not sure what to do. I am thinking chicken, but not sure what I want to do with it. I have some left over pasta for a side. But I will see if Chandler has some ideas, since Rob will be at school tonight and it's just the boys and I.

On Saturday Rob and I will be going to 24 hr to try out a new GroupX class-a barbell lifting class called Les Mills Bodypump. I hope it is a good class, since I prefer lifting to cardio any day. But I will continue with Zumba on Monday nights with Amy and Jonathan. It was fun!

Well that's about it. I am on my journey to my first goal of 5% of my weight, about 17 lbs. But I'd really like to be down to 271 (60 lb down) by Lincoln's birthday. Besides hitting that in 6 months, it's the weight I was as a Freshman in High School (when I did track). I can do it!
Melissa

Life with 2

I am sitting here feeding Lincoln. He's the newest addition to the Brown family. He joined us on June 29, 08 at 6:51 pm. He was 8 pounds and 21 inches long. He's a great baby! He is sleeping well at night, up every 4 hours or so. He loves music, motion, and eating! He is 7 weeks old today!

Chandler is adjusting well to being a big bro. He regressed a bit in potty training, but that's better. He is in pre school 2 days a week, which helps him with his speech and gross motor delays. He loves it. He returns in a couple weeks; I can't wait. He's been acting out more, which is stressful!

I have begun working out, which is so nice. I have a Christmas goal of loosing 47 pounds. As of today, I am 39 pounds away! Woot!! I am eating 1500 calories a day, Lifting 3 days a week and doing cardio 5 days a week. I have a Bodybugg and am working out at 24 hour fitness. My long term goal (Linc's 1st b-day) is 100 lb.

Now Linc wakes up and is ready for his next bottle! And Chandler has to go potty. Ah, the greatest joys of my life!!!