Not the worst headache...yet.

I woke up this morning with pretty bad headache. Amazing how not drinking soda will do a number on your head. I grabbed something for the ache and reached for some almonds and raisins to get me going. Didn't want eggs this morning so had an orange and some "crab meat". I am not sure why...but it was good to get me started. Water is my friend. I am in control and it feels great. It is only noon...but so far off to a good start. I will check back in later....

Lisa

A Long road back......hmmm

Today I was inspired. I have this friend....I absolutely love her! She has inspired me and is going to be my guide through this craziness of weight loss and control. I will fill you in on who she is when I get her permission to...and...after not drinking soda and getting off sugar....I might not love her absolutely...(just kidding friend). So here it goes. Not just again...but...this time...not like the rest. I am sugar free!!!! Pop is not my friend....I am. I am in control. Food is not! I feel great!!

Lisa

Body Bugg

I struggled this past month in getting a grip on my calorie count as well as my exercise. I got a body bugg during the last week of January and FINALLY I can track my exercise and intake of calories and it makes more sense to me. During the last week that I have been on the "Bug" (I need to give it a name), I have lost 3 pounds. Considering that was my goal I feel very good about it. I am now used to wearing it on my arm and wrist to help me know if I am on target. I didn't realize how much mindless eating that I was doing. Everything...and I mean everything that goes into your mouth is calories in. If you don't counter act that my exercising then you won't have a deficit and you won't lose. I am now seeing a deficit and I love watching the computer graphs show my weight loss. This weeks goal....3 more pounds...I will let you know!

Lisa

Calories...calories...calories

Calories in....Calories out. I got myself into this. I will get myself out of this. I am amazed when you calculate how many calories it takes to maintain your weight vs. how many calories it takes to lose weight, how much easier it is to put them on then take them off. When I look at a cookie and know that if I eat that I have to get on the treadmill for 45 minutes it doesn't seem to look as good. I have been sizing up what I eat to what it will take to get it off. This has come as a HUGE priority for me and ever consuming. But...the end results will be worth it and then I will just KNOW it and it will be the lifestyle change that I am working for. Stay tuned for the weigh-in on Feb 1st!!!

Lisa

Happy New Year!!!

I feel rejuvenated for the new year. Time to turn the page again. I am only going to weigh in once a month. I have set small goals monthly. Starting off with 10 pounds for the month of January. Taking them in small increments makes them more attainable. I have started a new eating program that includes more fruits and veggies. I am taking the attitude of my friends brother.....food is only fuel for the body....I have not thought of it that way. Would you put sugar in your gas tank of your car? UMMM I hope not....you would have a huge problem if you did. So I am going to run with it. I am a bit sore but it feels so good. I also am a HUGE fan of only one show. The Biggest Loser tonight has a couple of sisters from Idaho. Although they weigh more than I do I am going to try and compete against them. I will update you weekly with how this is going and on Feb 1st I hope to have lost my 1st ten pounds!!!

Lisa

Can you say.....SORE!!!!

Ok.....If I knew now that I would be so incredibly sore...I would have never stopped working out when I started a few years ago. I look back on that time and vividly remember that I got through the first month and felt incredible. I was full of energy....felt my body changing....felt strong and limber. I wish I could fast forward but......My dear friend says to me that Pain is weakness leaving the body!!! I must be pretty weak because I am in a ton of pain. It is good pain though. I'm BAAAACCCKKKK! I also got on the scale last friday....OMGOSH!! Why didn't someone tell me how I had ballooned! 215 is NOT where I will be a month from now. OK...I said it. How awful! Love you all and your support!

Lisa

getting my grooooooove back!!!

Life is so getting in my weigh....I mean way! I am having a difficult time staying focused on ME! I know that this is a daily struggle until I can get my groove. I have had the groove so I do know how it feels. I just gotta get it back. I am turning my page as we speak. I am so tired of being so tired. .........tomorrow is a new page!!