We now have a Kohl's here in Naples. It opened Oct. 1st. Damian and I went with the kids one day on his lunch break. Unfortunately Connor hadn't had a nap so that was a disaster. But I digress. So last night I went by myself to check it out.
It's a pretty cool store, and this one is quite big. I don't know how big they usually are. I really wanted to find a couple of cute stores, but apparently no one told them that Naples is in Southwest Florida!!! We do NOT have winter here. Sure, all those wool slacks and jackets and skirts look great in the store. But try wearing them down here. Except for the week or two that we get cool weather you'd be roasting. So that was a let down.
But one thing that was not a let down was trying on some jeans. I found a style where the size 14 actually fit better than the 16. Then there was another style where it was the reverse. But considering the fact that I started at a size 22, that's pretty damn good! Especially since I don't have to shop in the Women's section anymore.
Oh, and I might as well post my numbers from this morning:
Scale Weight - 196
Moving Average - 199.4
Mini-goal - 190
Pounds to go - 9.4 (for those of you who can't subtract, lol)
One thing that's kinda crazy is how I see myself when I look in the mirror. I've lost 50 pounds. And when I look at myself, I can't really remember what I looked like 50 pounds ago. Even though that's a LOT of weight to lose. I wish I had taken some better before pictures. Oh well. People who know me will definitely see a difference!
Sometimes with 10 or 15 pounds it's not as obvious. But 50 is kinda hard to miss (unless you weigh over 400 lbs!).
Once again, thanks for all the encouragement and prayers!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Sort of an Update
I say 'sort-of' because there's no way I can write about everything from the past month in one post. Heck, I can't even remember everything! But I like the idea of this blog, and I know I have a few friends a family who actually check it!
So, I finally changed my goal for Christmas. I have a feeling I may need to change it again, but like I said previously, I don't want to end up with a situation where I've lost over 50 pounds but bc I didn't get to my *new* goal weight there's any feeling of failure.
The real problem with going this long between posts is trying to figure out where to start and what to say.
I was doing really well with the interval walking and working out for a few weeks. And then I had an off week and fell behind. I finally started up yesterday. I walked on my treadmill around noon, and yesterday was the first day that I didn't feel like I needed to take a nap in the afternoon just to keep going. Hopefully I'll remember that the next time I want to skip walking!
Today I need to do some sort of workout. I know at the beginning I said I was going to go through the entire SBD Supercharged workout, but I think I need something different. So I'm going to check out some different options online. I also have a Reebok step that came with a video. Maybe I'll see what it has to offer.
New numbers:
Scale Weight: 198.5
Moving Average: 201.1
New Christmas goal: 190
On a fun note, my family and I went shopping at Target over the weekend. We were walking through the 'normal' section and Damian found a pair of cute purple shorts. I tried them on, and they FIT! I was so excited. At this point I won't even look at clothes that are in the Women's section. And I've been getting rid of all my clothes that are too big. I have pile on my floor right now. I just need to figure out if I'm going to try to sell them on craigslist (they are nice and in good condition) or just donate them. The important thing is to get them out of my house quickly.
I also finally got a new swimsuit. I haven't been able to wear it yet. Saturday we went to Ft. Myers to swim, but by the time we got up there it was raining. We thought about going that night after the Bama game was over, but the kids were tired and we were going to be back up there Sunday. But of course on Sunday Connor wasn't feeling well so we couldn't stick around to swim. Maybe this weekend!
One thing I have to remember is not to keep looking for more clothes in the size I'm at now. That would be a size 16 mostly, although I did buy a dress from Beall's that was a 14 (the 16 was too big in the chest). This is not my target size/weight. It's just so much fun to shop in the normal people section of stores. Not to mention the fact that I got interrupted by my kids and don't remember how I was going to end this sentence.
I've also decided that I'm not posting any new pictures of myself until after Christmas. Mainly because I want my sisters to see the new me in person first. I really wish I had gotten a good before picture taken. Oh well. There are a few pictures of me, but I've spent the past 8 years avoiding the camera as much as possible.
I think that's all I have for now.
So, I finally changed my goal for Christmas. I have a feeling I may need to change it again, but like I said previously, I don't want to end up with a situation where I've lost over 50 pounds but bc I didn't get to my *new* goal weight there's any feeling of failure.
The real problem with going this long between posts is trying to figure out where to start and what to say.
I was doing really well with the interval walking and working out for a few weeks. And then I had an off week and fell behind. I finally started up yesterday. I walked on my treadmill around noon, and yesterday was the first day that I didn't feel like I needed to take a nap in the afternoon just to keep going. Hopefully I'll remember that the next time I want to skip walking!
Today I need to do some sort of workout. I know at the beginning I said I was going to go through the entire SBD Supercharged workout, but I think I need something different. So I'm going to check out some different options online. I also have a Reebok step that came with a video. Maybe I'll see what it has to offer.
New numbers:
Scale Weight: 198.5
Moving Average: 201.1
New Christmas goal: 190
On a fun note, my family and I went shopping at Target over the weekend. We were walking through the 'normal' section and Damian found a pair of cute purple shorts. I tried them on, and they FIT! I was so excited. At this point I won't even look at clothes that are in the Women's section. And I've been getting rid of all my clothes that are too big. I have pile on my floor right now. I just need to figure out if I'm going to try to sell them on craigslist (they are nice and in good condition) or just donate them. The important thing is to get them out of my house quickly.
I also finally got a new swimsuit. I haven't been able to wear it yet. Saturday we went to Ft. Myers to swim, but by the time we got up there it was raining. We thought about going that night after the Bama game was over, but the kids were tired and we were going to be back up there Sunday. But of course on Sunday Connor wasn't feeling well so we couldn't stick around to swim. Maybe this weekend!
One thing I have to remember is not to keep looking for more clothes in the size I'm at now. That would be a size 16 mostly, although I did buy a dress from Beall's that was a 14 (the 16 was too big in the chest). This is not my target size/weight. It's just so much fun to shop in the normal people section of stores. Not to mention the fact that I got interrupted by my kids and don't remember how I was going to end this sentence.
I've also decided that I'm not posting any new pictures of myself until after Christmas. Mainly because I want my sisters to see the new me in person first. I really wish I had gotten a good before picture taken. Oh well. There are a few pictures of me, but I've spent the past 8 years avoiding the camera as much as possible.
I think that's all I have for now.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Strange Things (The Toy Story song is going through my head)
I know I voiced this particular frustration in an earlier post. The fact that you might wear one size at Old Navy and a completely different size at Gap. And the clothes from Target will fit different than either of those! Same goes for Lane Bryant.
But that being said, I discovered something bizarre 2 days ago. Damian wasn't home from work yet and I decided to see if I had a skirt that would match the blue shirt I was wearing. So I looked up in the closet and saw a stack of skirts I had forgotten about. One was white with blue stripes. So I grabbed it to see what size it was. It's a 16. Knowing that there was NO WAY it would fit, I decided to try it on. Imagine my surprise when I was able to button that skirt and walk around comfortably in it. I really was shocked!
Not only that, but I ordered a couple of pairs of size 16 shorts from Old Navy that were on clearance. They came today. The jean shorts fit perfect. The white ones look nice, although may be a tad snug. But not uncomfortable snug.
The thing that makes this bizarre is that I seem to have skipped over the size 18s. I still have several things that are size 18 and I won't be getting rid of them quite yet bc they're not too big. It just seems like I missed a step somewhere. I still don't think I'd be able to wear a Gap 16, but once again, I'll take an Old Navy 16 and be just fine, thank you!
Scale weight this morning (after my interval walking): 208
Moving average: 210.7
New mini-goal: 200
You may recognize that new mini-goal as my original, long-term, by Christmas goal. I will change the Christmas goal once I've reached 200 and know how much time I've got to work with until Christmas.
I also don't know how much longer I'm allowed to take the Phentermine. This is my 3rd month using it. From what I remember from reading online, most people take it for up to 12 weeks, and then take a break. So we'll see what my doctor says when I go back to see him on September 26th.
Anyway, it was a good day for trying on clothes!
But that being said, I discovered something bizarre 2 days ago. Damian wasn't home from work yet and I decided to see if I had a skirt that would match the blue shirt I was wearing. So I looked up in the closet and saw a stack of skirts I had forgotten about. One was white with blue stripes. So I grabbed it to see what size it was. It's a 16. Knowing that there was NO WAY it would fit, I decided to try it on. Imagine my surprise when I was able to button that skirt and walk around comfortably in it. I really was shocked!
Not only that, but I ordered a couple of pairs of size 16 shorts from Old Navy that were on clearance. They came today. The jean shorts fit perfect. The white ones look nice, although may be a tad snug. But not uncomfortable snug.
The thing that makes this bizarre is that I seem to have skipped over the size 18s. I still have several things that are size 18 and I won't be getting rid of them quite yet bc they're not too big. It just seems like I missed a step somewhere. I still don't think I'd be able to wear a Gap 16, but once again, I'll take an Old Navy 16 and be just fine, thank you!
Scale weight this morning (after my interval walking): 208
Moving average: 210.7
New mini-goal: 200
You may recognize that new mini-goal as my original, long-term, by Christmas goal. I will change the Christmas goal once I've reached 200 and know how much time I've got to work with until Christmas.
I also don't know how much longer I'm allowed to take the Phentermine. This is my 3rd month using it. From what I remember from reading online, most people take it for up to 12 weeks, and then take a break. So we'll see what my doctor says when I go back to see him on September 26th.
Anyway, it was a good day for trying on clothes!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Wow, Long Time, No Post!
I knew I needed to update this blog, but I had no clue it had been so long since I did so. I've had my 2nd appointment with Steve. It was on August 29th.
Scale Weight: 213
Moving Average: 215.7
Doctor's Scale: 215
Mini-goal: 210
Pounds to go: 5.7
Of course, today is not August 29th and so those numbers are actually out of date. I just wanted to add the report of where the scale at my doctor's office was. My current moving average is 212.7, which means I only have 2.7 lbs to go to reach my mini-goal of 210.
After that, the goal changes to 200. That is my goal weight to be at by Christmas. I think I discussed this earlier in the blog, but even though I'm getting pretty close, I'm not going to change my Christmas goal just yet. I'll wait and see how long it is til Christmas after I reach 200, and then decide what to do about that particular goal.
Scale Weight: 213
Moving Average: 215.7
Doctor's Scale: 215
Mini-goal: 210
Pounds to go: 5.7
Of course, today is not August 29th and so those numbers are actually out of date. I just wanted to add the report of where the scale at my doctor's office was. My current moving average is 212.7, which means I only have 2.7 lbs to go to reach my mini-goal of 210.
After that, the goal changes to 200. That is my goal weight to be at by Christmas. I think I discussed this earlier in the blog, but even though I'm getting pretty close, I'm not going to change my Christmas goal just yet. I'll wait and see how long it is til Christmas after I reach 200, and then decide what to do about that particular goal.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Moving Again
I suppose it's time for a numbers update, now that the scale has budged a little bit!
Scale Weight: 220
Moving Average: 221.2
Mini-goal: 210
Pounds to go to mini-goal: 11.2
Last week the scale seemed to be stuck between 221 and 223. The moving average never went up, but it was annoying that the scale weight seemed stuck.
I've been on target for walking and working out this week and I know that's helped a lot. Now I just have to figure out some ways to get more veggies into my day. I'm supposed to have at least 4 cups, and I know I don't get that right now.
Also, I found out that the snacks become optional on phase 2. That's actually good news since most days I'm not really hungry for a morning snack. Usually I was trying to have one anyway bc I thought I was supposed to. Now I'll know better.
I also finally bought an aerobic step to use for the phase 2 total body workout. I did the workout Wed. using my kid's step stool, but that just won't cut it for the long term.
I got a Reebok one from Target. It was just under $40. I am happy about that bc the least expensive one I found on amazon was $39.99 and then shipping on top of that! So this was the better deal.
Time to go watch some Olympic gymnastics!
Scale Weight: 220
Moving Average: 221.2
Mini-goal: 210
Pounds to go to mini-goal: 11.2
Last week the scale seemed to be stuck between 221 and 223. The moving average never went up, but it was annoying that the scale weight seemed stuck.
I've been on target for walking and working out this week and I know that's helped a lot. Now I just have to figure out some ways to get more veggies into my day. I'm supposed to have at least 4 cups, and I know I don't get that right now.
Also, I found out that the snacks become optional on phase 2. That's actually good news since most days I'm not really hungry for a morning snack. Usually I was trying to have one anyway bc I thought I was supposed to. Now I'll know better.
I also finally bought an aerobic step to use for the phase 2 total body workout. I did the workout Wed. using my kid's step stool, but that just won't cut it for the long term.
I got a Reebok one from Target. It was just under $40. I am happy about that bc the least expensive one I found on amazon was $39.99 and then shipping on top of that! So this was the better deal.
Time to go watch some Olympic gymnastics!
Friday, August 15, 2008
It Helps if You're on the Right Page...
when figuring out which walking routine to do! I discovered tonight why the walk on Wednesday totally kicked my butt. I was doing the routine for week 3 of phase 2, when I should have been starting with week 1! It kinda made a huge difference!
So tonight I went back and started with day 1 of week 1 of phase 2. Even though I was able to do the walk Wednesday, I think it'll be beneficial to start from the beginning and work my way up. Maybe in 2 more weeks it won't kick my butt quite so bad!
So tonight I went back and started with day 1 of week 1 of phase 2. Even though I was able to do the walk Wednesday, I think it'll be beneficial to start from the beginning and work my way up. Maybe in 2 more weeks it won't kick my butt quite so bad!
Workout Update
I changed my mind again. I decided to do a little research on the method of weight training that I had done in the past. My mom got results, I got results, but the research done by The University of Alabama (how cool is that?) showed that super-slow weight training doesn't have all the benefits that it's proponents claim. Now, they don't say that it's not beneficial at all, just not to the extent claimed. It is certainly better than not working out at all.
But I decided to just keep sticking with the total body workouts that are given in the SBD Supercharged book. I have to say I'm glad I did! My butt and thighs are amazingly sore today. I also managed to get a 20 minute walk done yesterday morning. I had forgotten how good calisthenics are for your body.
Damian reminded me this morning that boxers (at least in years past, not so sure about now) in general don't do weight training. Their workouts involve calisthenics, which is basically just working out with no special equipment. Your own body weight is the resistance. Well, when you're overweight then your body weight provides plenty of resistance!
Anyway, I was glad I went ahead with that workout and have decided I'm going to finish the workouts in that book before switching to something else. When//if I do decide to switch, I'll probably check out the calisthenic offerings out there (I already have plenty of other weight training books).
But I decided to just keep sticking with the total body workouts that are given in the SBD Supercharged book. I have to say I'm glad I did! My butt and thighs are amazingly sore today. I also managed to get a 20 minute walk done yesterday morning. I had forgotten how good calisthenics are for your body.
Damian reminded me this morning that boxers (at least in years past, not so sure about now) in general don't do weight training. Their workouts involve calisthenics, which is basically just working out with no special equipment. Your own body weight is the resistance. Well, when you're overweight then your body weight provides plenty of resistance!
Anyway, I was glad I went ahead with that workout and have decided I'm going to finish the workouts in that book before switching to something else. When//if I do decide to switch, I'll probably check out the calisthenic offerings out there (I already have plenty of other weight training books).
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