Monday, March 23, 2009
I Quit.....
All in all.... I got a lot of energy right now. I will use that to my advantage! ;)
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Blah Blah Blah
I haven't been doin really good...ok fact is I haven't been doin good....ok ok ok I haven't been doin at all to be perfectly honest. =)
Sometimes life gets in the way of life...if you know what I mean. And right now I have a lot of things going on...and haven't taken the time to concentrate on healthy eating.
My goal this week is to...get back to the healthy eating again, because I felt soooo much healthier and so much more energy. I miss that feeling, and that alone, if for nothing else, is reason enough to jump back on the wagon.
Good luck to everyone else...and keep your head up!
Monday, March 9, 2009
So Anit-Diet Pill
I got weighed this morning...I gained 4 pounds! =( I am dead set again diet aids right now. But I guess that's what happens when you aid your body with pills...I think your body becomes dependant on them and the minute you go off them BAM..the weight you lost finds you again. Not to mention the tanning bed experiences I have had with these pills. I have never in 19 years burnt from a tanning bed. With the Alli pills in my system I fried myself and got little red welts/bumps all over that were extremely painful and itchy.
I have so much respect for Weight Watchers now it's unbelieveable! I should have known....if it isn't broke ...don't fix it. Weight Watchers has worked for me in the past, so why I tried to jump start the whole weight loss thing with "diet pills" is beyond me! I guess it was greed. Either way I and my body have learned a valueable lesson....a 100$ lesson to be exact!
I vow to never put the body God gave me to take care of through that again. I will continue to watch what I eat and exercise daily. Other than that....If the weight don't come off....at least I know I am doing my best and using good knowledge to try.
Good Luck to everyone today and have a Great Day!!!! =)
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
A walk it was...
Ok...Now What
Ok...Ok...Fine...I'll sit and relax my mind....just not my legs!! I AM going for a walk or to the Y today and I am not settling for anything less of myself! =)
If anyone has any suggestions...please offer it up! lol
Have a stress and fat free day!
Monday, March 2, 2009
4 weeks...
Have a great day everyone!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
@ the Y before 8 am????
I am really enjoying this new me...and all the stuff I am learning. What is odd to me though is....It really doesn't take a rocket scientist to learn the "lose weight math class 101". It's all figuring out the calories, fat grams, points, carbs, protien, fiber, high fructose corn syrup, etc. Ok...it is a lil' overwhelming but it'll be ok. Change one thing at a time. Always remember, ONE DAY AT A TIME...ONE STEP AT A TIME....literally! =)
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
My Alli
I have lost 21 pounds so far now and I gotta tell ya... I feel great. My energy level is tremendous!
Today Miss Faith and i decided to go to Woodcock Dam like we have done in the past, however, this time we did the WHOLE 2 miles!! It was an awesome time. Just her, I and the sunshine.
Whatever you are deciding to do as far as healthy eating for yourselves... keep it up and I promise you it will pay off. Maybe if you don't look at it as exercise, and think of it as...an inner peace ceremony, it may give someone a better out look on "exercise". I don't know really...I'm just speaking of what works for me. Good Luck to you all!! And know....I'm right there with you! =)
Monday, February 23, 2009
3 Weeks
Friday, February 20, 2009
Finally!
We did take some pictures so as soon as I get them loaded I will post them. Have a great day everyone! =)
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Natural Herbs and Their Purposes
- Black Cohosh -Contains natural estrogen,calms nervous system; promotes menstruation; relieves cramps; soothes local pain; safe sedative; good for headaches
- Milk Thistle -Cleans the liver
- Butcher's Broom - Strengthens walls of blood vessels, aids in viracose veins
- Dandelion - use to detoxify the system
- Echinacea - "King of blood purifiers;" improves lymphatic system; strengthens immune system and is most potent for such; good for colds and flu; anti-inflammatory; anti-viral; antibiotic tendencies; increases white blood cells to destroy virii; no side effects noted and is a very safe; keeps T-cells healthy; good for glandular infections-; expels poisons and toxins; prevents cell infection; beneficial during pregnancy. The most important immune stimulatn in Western medicine.
- Ginseng - helps the body adapt to stress, fatigue, and cold; significantly improves the body's capacity to handle hunger, temperature extremes, and mental and emotional stress
- Lavender - the flowers are antibiotic and antiseptic. They calm the nerves, reduce muscle tension, and relieve cramps
- Lemon Balm - a relaxing tonic for anxiety, mild depression, restlessness, and irritability. Reduces feelings of nervousness and panic; quiets a racing heart
- Sage - use as a tea for quieting nerves, good for mental exhaustion and strengthens the ability to concentrate
- Sarsaparilla - blood purifier; breaks down uric acid; good for liver problems, rheumatism, skin disorders, hormone excesses, good for psoriasis and other eruptive skin disorders
- St. John's Wort - Helps with depression
- Valerian Root - calms nervous conditions; aids in peaceful and restful sleep; slows heart rate while increasing blood flow; good for people whose valves don't work right; nature's tranquilizer; decreases aggression; good source of calcium and magnesium
I hope you at least found this interesting. I believe in my heart that God has supplied us with "natural cures" to our illnesses.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
We Did IT !!!
I leashed up Miss Faith as she headed for the backdoor...jumping around and ready to go. I opened the car door and she jumped in..and parked her bottom on the front seat. We were off to Woodcock Dam...for a .......you guessed it! A walk. We went 1 1/2 miles...her leash in my hand, as we passed other walkers and other dogs...she walked right beside me...the whole way. It was so awesome to have someone else to walk with. And yes...we talked too... all in confidence I'm sure! =) It felt really good to get out and look around and get exercise as well as trying to eat right. I'm possitive the walk did her good too....she really enjoyed it.
It may not seem like much to some...but to me....it was a mile and 1/2 and great company! ;)
2 weeks and a day, but who's counting?
Have a great day everyone!
Friday, February 13, 2009
It's Time Poem.. by Gwen
It's time
It's time
It's time
It's time
It's time
There is NO such thing..
Ok so the point of this is ...When you are learning new ways of eating and new ways of cooking....just because something doesn't work out as well as you may think....don't give up....don't quit...just don't attempt TACO SALAD!!!! *smiles*
Thursday, February 12, 2009
17lbs and counting..
(Mom you were right about me...I am flighty lol)
This is the dinner I cooked for last night. If you ever thought for one minute you have to eat cardboard (rice cakes) to lose weight..think again! You can have delicious and healthy!!!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Unfortunately...
....yes unfortunately..I had to buy a new set of scales =( So 1 of two things happened.
- My scales said...uhm you're done weighing on me or
- I really need to lose weight!! LOL
I'm going with the latter one. =) And I am well off to a great start. As I mentioned I have lost 12lbs. Ok so now I have a bit of a conundrum...What did I really weigh on the scales that quit? According to them I lost 12lbs while they were still registering right. Yet on the new scales it says I weigh 2 pounds more??!! So I decided I am not giving up the two pounds or the 12 pounds lost. If you are following me here... according to all this mess...I actually weighed 2 pounds more when I began. Ugh... So not only do I suffer over weightness (if that's not a word...it is now) I also suffer obsessive compulsive disorder. *grins*
I'm still thinking of you all...and hoping you are having a great day!
Monday, February 9, 2009
It's Been A Week...
This week I intend on increasing the exercise. Good ol' fat fighting exercise. I fought alcoholism and now I will fight overweight. 1 day at a time. =)
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Put Down The Breakfast Burrito
And this my friend...Is what NOT to eat. I have no idea of the nutritional facts of this breakfast burrito, however I know it is more than I was willing to put my body through. I'm sure it would have tasted good. But then again...FAT taste GREAT! At least until you train your tongue it does NOT taste so great and it doesn't make your body feel very good either. =)
Friday, February 6, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Funny...but True (Picture Added)
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
WoW !!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Feeling Well
Monday, February 2, 2009
Ready or Not...Here I Go
As my other sister says...it's all about exercise. I agree. I have been walking to the end of our street (trying to do every day of the week...not the weekend) with Miss Faith. I need the exercise and she needs the exercise also. Not to mention we enjoy each others company. By the way...for anyone who doesn't know...Miss Faith is my St. Bernard. (Didn't want anyone thinking I was calling a friend of mine fat).
I will let you know in a week how much if any that I lost and keep you updated.
All in all... the key to all this is... burn more than you eat. In Gwen terms that means...If you don't feel like walking...leave the snickers bar at the grocery store checkout! =)
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Acceptance...
I am also finding out that this is a "LIFE" change not just a temporary thing. I have no desire to just be "skinny". I want to be healthy! I am having to re-evaluate every aspect of life. That's a hard thing to do for me, but willing to do it nonetheless.
I have set small goals instead of big ones. If I set my goals to high...I will give up yet one more time. I honestly can't afford to do that to me one more time. I set my first goal to lose 20 pounds. With that I will reward myself in some way or another. (No...not by dessert)! I also give myself 3 months to accomplish that goal.
I know I have the knowledge to do this....and I will. Good luck to everyone else on this same mission. My thoughts are with you! =)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
What am I looking for again??
I have to mention...I hate grocery shopping! I think it's a waste of my time. Planning meals...listing each and every ingredient as not to have to make yet another trip to the store. I am a get in and get out kinda girl. I never had a problem going to the chip lane. Just pick them up and throw them in the cart. =) So now I am required to spend double that time in the store....looking for..
- Fiber grams
- Calories
- Points
- Fat grams
- Protein
- Carbohydrates
- and now....high-fructose corn syrup
LOL...again.....What am I looking for?? This whole diet thing isn't what it's cracked up to be. So in close....I think I will take all my knowledge I have recieved and walk to the fridge( that's excercise ya know!) and pull out the chicken breast(skinless...boneless) and the head of lettuce and chop it all up and call it....Confused Chicken Salad!
Friday, January 23, 2009
I have found myself saying "I would do ANYTHING to lose weight" Really??? Ok well I have discovered there are 2 things I won't do to lose weight.
- Eat Healthy
- Exercise
It doesn't make any sense to me. So throughout this journey of trying to eat healthy and do more exercise, I thought I would journal on it and maybe get some feed back from others who have been where I am now and can offer some advice!
Oh by the way....I'm starting this tomorrow... =) LOL