Here it goes, I'm going to try it again. I've decided this blog is going to be about me and my weight loss journey (cause there isn't enough of those blogs out there). In any event I'll start from the beginning and get my story written down.....
Like most other people out there, I have struggled with weight since I was a kid. I always felt like the biggest kid around. Of course it didn't help that I was also the tallest girl in my class. I always just felt HUGE. All through high school and college I was the party girl, I could drink almost anyone under the table-which was likely a result of all the excess poundage I was carrying around. I had and have tons of friends, and I am very lucky that most of them don't care that I am as overweight as I am. However, I'm sick of being the fat friend. I know I'm a good friend, I know I am fun to be around, but I also know that I am the fat friend.
Well, about 7 months ago I broke up with the boyfriend and started down and a new and improved path in life. At the time, I did not think it there was anything new or improved about my new boyfriend-less life. Now, I can look back and say-I should have never started seeing him, and I can't believe I spent 3 years of my life that way.
So after giving myself about a month to lay around and feel sorry for myself, I picked myself up by the boot straps and started working out. My gym membership was my Christmas gift to myself. I bought a three month membership thinking that if I actually used it for the three months, I would buy a year. Well, for those first three months, I used the crap out of that membership. I went five to six times a week, once even challenging myself to see how many days in a row I could go (14 baby!). I lost somewhere around 15 pounds-woozer! I didn't change the way I ate, I didn't pay any attention to what I ate, just worked out like a maniac. Then, I hit the dreaded plataue.
About the same time my membership expired, all the while I was interviewing for jobs in other states. I decided then that the weather was starting to turn around, I was starting softball in a few weeks, eeehhh-I'll just work out outside. After two weeks of doing nothing and figuring out that I wasn't going to take any of the jobs I had interviewed for-I went ahead and renewed my membership, this time opting for the year long contract.
Well, that is about the time I stopped going. I'd go once a week (on a really really good week). Don't get me wrong, I was playing softball (not exactly "exercise"), I'd go on walks, even the occasional run. Now, I did start watching the food I was eating. Not sticking to a diet of any kind, but just being aware of what I was consuming. Since then, I've lost about 5 more pounds.
So what is the problem with that? Well, I do really good during the week. I would lose 3-5 lbs between Monday and Friday, then I'd go out drinking and partying all weekend and gain 3-5 lbs back. AGGGGHHHHHH. Easy fix you say, stop with all the drunkeness? Well, you try being a 20 something single girl. Now don't get me wrong, I am in love with being single right now-but that doesn't mean I wouldn't love to find someone special to spend some of my excess time with. Now I know that just because I might be thinking about looking for someone doesn't mean I need to go out drinking all the time. But let me put it to you this way....there ain't no one in my life right now that I would consider dating. How do people my age find new friends? Most of the time alcohol is involved. Now I am not saying I need to go out and get bombed to make new friends. But a few beers are usually involved. And I am ok with that;)
So, I've tried weight watchers in the past, and had some pretty good success (30lbs). So now, I'm trying it again. My goal, is to lose 75 lbs. Unrealistic? Ummm, maybe. So right now, I would be over freaking joyed with 50. That would put me at a weight I haven't been at since like early high school, maybe even middle school.
So, while I am not telling you my current weight (because I am so totally embarrassed by it) I will tell you that I am currently wearing size 18 bottoms, 14/16 or xl top. I don't really have any goals when it comes to clothing size-I just want to be able to look at myself in the mirror and like what I see.
So I'm going to use this blog as a journal about what I have eaten, exercise, weight lost, etc. It should be pretty exciting from here on out (stop sarcasm).
7/6/09
Fiber One Bar-peanut butter
3 tbs hummus
5 melba toast snacks
1 freedom fudge bar
handful of carrots
4 tbsp light ranch dressing
Total intake 12 points
Exercise for 50 minutes-hardcore. Minus 7 points.
Granted, it is only 6 pm, and I haven't eaten supper yet, but I'm allowing myself 27 points everyday. So I must stay under 22 points for dinner. Can do! I'm thinking stir fry....
In any event, stay tuned-I'm hoping to keep posting, and maybe turn this into a public blog someday. Hi Jeri-I'm using this for YOU to hold me accountable!!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Ok, sorry Jeri for being so lazy about posting. I've pretty much decided that this is probably going to be a cooking blog, so here is my favorite recipe of the week (or the ONLY thing I have cooked in the last week). Sorry, no pictures here-but it was really good, and really easy I swear!
Mary's Chicken Stir-Fry
2lbs frozen veggie blend (I used the broccoli stir-fry)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 c prepared rice
3/4 c teriyaki sauce
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Saute the chicken for 5 minutes in oil (I cooked my chicken till I was SURE it was done, as I am slightly scared of chicken). Add frozen veggies, garlic powder (I used the minced garlic you buy in a jar), salt, and pepper. Saute until tender crisp. Add teriyaki sauce, heat through. Serve over rice.
DELICIOUS. Honestly, it is one of the best things I have ever made, and SUPER easy. I love the water chestnuts in the stir-fry veggies, SUPER crispy and delicious.
I got a sirloin roast on sale at the grocery store this weekend, so I thought tomorrow I would make some fajitas! I have some left over peppers, but I no seasoning (I usually just use the package and a can of beer for marinade). I guess I will improvise!
Also, Wednesday is BUNCO night! Yeah!! So for my appetizer to take I am making the greatest appetizer EVER!
Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
15 jalapenos
2 packages cream cheese
1 package bacon
Cut peppers in half length wise, scoop out seeds, ribs, and white stuff (if you don't they'll be HOT, HOT, HOT-also don't store the peppers in the fridge, that makes them hot too!). Fill peppers with cream cheese (I'm going to try mixing half real cream cheese and half 1/3 fat cream cheese). Wrap with bacon strip, cut in half. Poke a toothpick through the bacon to hold in place. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is done. YUMMO!
I've heard you can mix cheddar cheese, garlic, pepper, etc into the cream cheese -but why mess with perfection?
Mary's Chicken Stir-Fry
2lbs frozen veggie blend (I used the broccoli stir-fry)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 c prepared rice
3/4 c teriyaki sauce
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Saute the chicken for 5 minutes in oil (I cooked my chicken till I was SURE it was done, as I am slightly scared of chicken). Add frozen veggies, garlic powder (I used the minced garlic you buy in a jar), salt, and pepper. Saute until tender crisp. Add teriyaki sauce, heat through. Serve over rice.
DELICIOUS. Honestly, it is one of the best things I have ever made, and SUPER easy. I love the water chestnuts in the stir-fry veggies, SUPER crispy and delicious.
I got a sirloin roast on sale at the grocery store this weekend, so I thought tomorrow I would make some fajitas! I have some left over peppers, but I no seasoning (I usually just use the package and a can of beer for marinade). I guess I will improvise!
Also, Wednesday is BUNCO night! Yeah!! So for my appetizer to take I am making the greatest appetizer EVER!
Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
15 jalapenos
2 packages cream cheese
1 package bacon
Cut peppers in half length wise, scoop out seeds, ribs, and white stuff (if you don't they'll be HOT, HOT, HOT-also don't store the peppers in the fridge, that makes them hot too!). Fill peppers with cream cheese (I'm going to try mixing half real cream cheese and half 1/3 fat cream cheese). Wrap with bacon strip, cut in half. Poke a toothpick through the bacon to hold in place. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is done. YUMMO!
I've heard you can mix cheddar cheese, garlic, pepper, etc into the cream cheese -but why mess with perfection?
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Random things NEVER happen to me
I have always said that random things never happen to me...until recently. Actually today seems to be the most random day I have ever had.
First off, my ex boyfriend accused me of stealing golf balls from him today. Not even golf balls that are good for golfing. Golf balls that have holes drilled in them and are tied to another golf ball. They are for some game I have never played in my entire life-nor do I have the desire to. Now the other part of this game is some sort of contraption made out of PVC pipe, which when I moved him out, I specifically remember taking back. Now the golf ball part-I don't remember moving, but WHY WHY WHY would I have kept the golf balls and not the rest of the game. I swear-I just don't get him. BUT, I am not going to get into him on this blog.
Secondly, my door bell rang at around 5:30 scaring the heck out of me. I wasn't expecting anyone, and the guy on the other side of the door I definitely didn't know. Good thing I have my 150lb dog here to scare the heck out of anyone. So I open my door with my guard dog by my side, and the guy asks me if I have a bathroom scale. Weird, I know. He said he had a pet that was sick and the vet needed to know how much the pet weighed, so he needed a scale. He also said that he lived two doors down and that he would bring it right back. So, I gave him my scale. Sure enough, about 30 minutes later he brought back my scale, said thank you and told me and Rosco to have a good night.
Because I am a country girl living in the big scary city, my mind starting wandering as soon as I shut the door when he came the first time. Do you think he was trying to get a look inside my house so he could break in later when he brings the scale back? Or maybe he was going to check the memory on the scale to see how much drugs he has to give me when he comes back to kidnap me (did I mention I live one block away from Kelsey Smith's parents). Then when he brought the scale back I started wondering if maybe he embedded a camera in the scale so he can watch me in the bathroom (now this would be a big disappointment when he discovers that I shower at work and not at home).
Now maybe I should mention that I have freaked out the whole time I lived in my duplex because it doesn't have a wall between the two sides in the attic. For some reason I have just always thought that someone would crawl over to my side and put cameras in. Although, they would have to be 5 foot even and 100 lbs to fit through the hole in the top of my closet.
So, do these crazy paranoid thoughts cross anyone else's mind? Or am I just that freaked out about living in the city?
So onto less random things..... This is what I had for dinner tonight
Taco Soup
1 lb hamburger
1 onion, chopped
1 large can chili beans
1 can corn
1 can rotel
1 can tomato sauce
1 package taco seasoning
shredded cheese
sour cream
fritos
Brown hamburger and onion, drain. Add beans, corn, rotel, sauce, and seasoning. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer at least 5 minutes, or until you are ready to eat. Then crush some fritos in the bottom of a bowl, and pour soup on top. Top with more fritos, a WHOLLOP of sour cream, and shredded cheese.
Whallah-dinner is served. Talk about a 30 minute meal!
First off, my ex boyfriend accused me of stealing golf balls from him today. Not even golf balls that are good for golfing. Golf balls that have holes drilled in them and are tied to another golf ball. They are for some game I have never played in my entire life-nor do I have the desire to. Now the other part of this game is some sort of contraption made out of PVC pipe, which when I moved him out, I specifically remember taking back. Now the golf ball part-I don't remember moving, but WHY WHY WHY would I have kept the golf balls and not the rest of the game. I swear-I just don't get him. BUT, I am not going to get into him on this blog.
Secondly, my door bell rang at around 5:30 scaring the heck out of me. I wasn't expecting anyone, and the guy on the other side of the door I definitely didn't know. Good thing I have my 150lb dog here to scare the heck out of anyone. So I open my door with my guard dog by my side, and the guy asks me if I have a bathroom scale. Weird, I know. He said he had a pet that was sick and the vet needed to know how much the pet weighed, so he needed a scale. He also said that he lived two doors down and that he would bring it right back. So, I gave him my scale. Sure enough, about 30 minutes later he brought back my scale, said thank you and told me and Rosco to have a good night.
Because I am a country girl living in the big scary city, my mind starting wandering as soon as I shut the door when he came the first time. Do you think he was trying to get a look inside my house so he could break in later when he brings the scale back? Or maybe he was going to check the memory on the scale to see how much drugs he has to give me when he comes back to kidnap me (did I mention I live one block away from Kelsey Smith's parents). Then when he brought the scale back I started wondering if maybe he embedded a camera in the scale so he can watch me in the bathroom (now this would be a big disappointment when he discovers that I shower at work and not at home).
Now maybe I should mention that I have freaked out the whole time I lived in my duplex because it doesn't have a wall between the two sides in the attic. For some reason I have just always thought that someone would crawl over to my side and put cameras in. Although, they would have to be 5 foot even and 100 lbs to fit through the hole in the top of my closet.
So, do these crazy paranoid thoughts cross anyone else's mind? Or am I just that freaked out about living in the city?
So onto less random things..... This is what I had for dinner tonight
Taco Soup
1 lb hamburger
1 onion, chopped
1 large can chili beans
1 can corn
1 can rotel
1 can tomato sauce
1 package taco seasoning
shredded cheese
sour cream
fritos
Brown hamburger and onion, drain. Add beans, corn, rotel, sauce, and seasoning. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer at least 5 minutes, or until you are ready to eat. Then crush some fritos in the bottom of a bowl, and pour soup on top. Top with more fritos, a WHOLLOP of sour cream, and shredded cheese.
Whallah-dinner is served. Talk about a 30 minute meal!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Youch-that one hurt a little!
So I just got home from a doctor's appointment, and needless to say-it wasn't very much fun. I got the first of three lubrication shots in my knee. Holy cow-talk about painful.
Going in, I was worried mostly about the needle they would be using to put this stuff in my knee, because they actually have to put this stuff IN YOUR KNEE. I envisioned a huge 3 inch needle that nightmares are made of. However, I understood that they would deaden the knee before they put it the big injection (mostly because that is what it said in the brochure they gave me). Wrong-O. Well, the nurse informed me otherwise, and I prepared myself for the huge needle coming at me and then the pain being gone once the needle was in. Wrong again.
The needle that they used wasn't really all that bad, maybe 1 1/2 inches-and the needle going in didn't really hurt all that much. Mostly because my knee is mostly numb anyways after 3 surgeries. However, then came the actual injection. I am not real sure, but I think I might have said one or two not so nice words when that happened. Oh well, I suppose my doctor has heard me say a few choice words before-like when I woke up from surgery without a nerve block OR any pain medication. I swear it felt like he had just hammered a splinter into my knee and left it there.
Then, of course he decides to tell me that if I happen to have an allergic reaction to this stuff-they go in with another needle and syringe and try and suck all the injection out. I really don't know what I have gotten myself into here. So, one down two to go-I'm hoping the next one won't hurt as much-but I guess I will find that out on Wednesday.
In other news, I am hoping to get some work done on this blog tomorrow-to bring myself up and into the blogging world!
Going in, I was worried mostly about the needle they would be using to put this stuff in my knee, because they actually have to put this stuff IN YOUR KNEE. I envisioned a huge 3 inch needle that nightmares are made of. However, I understood that they would deaden the knee before they put it the big injection (mostly because that is what it said in the brochure they gave me). Wrong-O. Well, the nurse informed me otherwise, and I prepared myself for the huge needle coming at me and then the pain being gone once the needle was in. Wrong again.
The needle that they used wasn't really all that bad, maybe 1 1/2 inches-and the needle going in didn't really hurt all that much. Mostly because my knee is mostly numb anyways after 3 surgeries. However, then came the actual injection. I am not real sure, but I think I might have said one or two not so nice words when that happened. Oh well, I suppose my doctor has heard me say a few choice words before-like when I woke up from surgery without a nerve block OR any pain medication. I swear it felt like he had just hammered a splinter into my knee and left it there.
Then, of course he decides to tell me that if I happen to have an allergic reaction to this stuff-they go in with another needle and syringe and try and suck all the injection out. I really don't know what I have gotten myself into here. So, one down two to go-I'm hoping the next one won't hurt as much-but I guess I will find that out on Wednesday.
In other news, I am hoping to get some work done on this blog tomorrow-to bring myself up and into the blogging world!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Why am I doing this?
Well, here it is, my first blog! I just LOVE reading other people's blog, so why not start one of my own? Hmmm, what could I talk about? Pretty stumped about that one-so it could be a rough few posts. But I suppose it will come.
One thing I do love is to cook and bake so today I will start with the recipe I am making for supper.
Amish Casserole
1 1/2 lbs of hamburger
1 medium onion
2 cans tomato soup
1/3 cup of brown sugar
Salt and pepper
12 oz egg noodles
2 cans cream of (whatever you chose) soup
Lots and lots of American cheese slices
Brown burger and onion, add tomato soup, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
Cook noodles and mix with cream of (whatever) soup.
In a baking dish put 1/3 of the sauce in the bottom, cover with half the noodles, cover top with American cheese slices. Layer other half of noodles, then sauce, then cover with cheese again.
Bake in a 350 oven for 30 minutes.
Mmmmm-good for you, NO! But comfort food, YES!
Tonight I ran out of cheese slices, so I had to use shredded cheese for the top layer. I just pulled it out of the oven and the shredded cheese looks kinda crispy-so I guess we will have to see how it turns out this way.
Well, as excited as I am about starting this blog, I am even more excited about eating some supper-so that's it for now!
One thing I do love is to cook and bake so today I will start with the recipe I am making for supper.
Amish Casserole
1 1/2 lbs of hamburger
1 medium onion
2 cans tomato soup
1/3 cup of brown sugar
Salt and pepper
12 oz egg noodles
2 cans cream of (whatever you chose) soup
Lots and lots of American cheese slices
Brown burger and onion, add tomato soup, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
Cook noodles and mix with cream of (whatever) soup.
In a baking dish put 1/3 of the sauce in the bottom, cover with half the noodles, cover top with American cheese slices. Layer other half of noodles, then sauce, then cover with cheese again.
Bake in a 350 oven for 30 minutes.
Mmmmm-good for you, NO! But comfort food, YES!
Tonight I ran out of cheese slices, so I had to use shredded cheese for the top layer. I just pulled it out of the oven and the shredded cheese looks kinda crispy-so I guess we will have to see how it turns out this way.
Well, as excited as I am about starting this blog, I am even more excited about eating some supper-so that's it for now!
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