Truth is in the Sauce

Ugh! Toggled away form this page and I lost everyting that I wrote! Of course I didn't save what I had written first...why would one do that?

Okay, last week I was up 2lbs, so I weighed 215.5. Well, like they say, the truth is in the sauce. Got on the scale this week, I lost 5 lbs! Yessiree people, I am down to 210.5. I am so stinken excited. I know that part of the weight lost was water weight due to "that time of the month," but I'm hopeful that some of it's due to making healthy choices. I've really tried to drink more water and curb the Coke drinking.

Have a super week and remember to make healthy choices!

Oh that time of the month!

Don't you just love the weight gain from that time of the month? Got on the scale this morning and I was up 2lbs! Ugh! More determination this week! What are some ways that you are able to keep off that extra weight gain during that time? Would love to hear from you all!

Btw, so very excited... I am now up to 2 reps of 15 situps each and 2 reps of 15 pushups each. Very excited! Now off to walk/run!

A new week

I am so glad to be back! Have had many encouraging emails and am so thankful for my sweet friends. Thanks bunches!

I did not want to post my weight last week. I was totally embarrassed! Here it is... I have gained a whopping 6 lbs since I started this blog. Yes, my friends I am up to 213.5. Whew! It's out there. I'm so glad to get that off my chest. Looking forward to Monday's weigh in next week. I'm positive that it's going to be a good one. :)

I'm really excited to say that I have a two family members that are joining on my quest for a healthier life. The three of us are in a little competition. Whoever loses the larges percentage of weight by April 1 will recieve a new outfit from the losers. I am so excited about this. My second oldest sister is the "weight keeper" she is keeping a record for us. We will not know how the others are doing until the three month mark. It's all a secret! So let the games begin!

Last night I started doing good ol' fashion push ups and sit ups. I was only able to do 10 sit ups at one time and 10 push ups at one time (2 reps). Not sure what happened tonight, but I was able to do 15 sit ups! I'm thrilled! Off to do another rep. Have a great evening, thanks for checking in!

If you fall off a horse, you get back up on the horse and try it again!

Well, that's what I've always been told and when I was riding, that's what I did when I fell off or was even thrown. Got right back on that horse and tried it again! When it comes to weight loss, why is it so hard? I am completely ashamed of myself that I did not pursue this with the vigor that I thought I would. Instead, I just gave up! Which in turn caused me to gain more weight.
Oh the vicious cycle!

So, I had to start asking myself some hard questions. What happened? Why did I stop? I looked deep inside and did not like what I saw. I saw a person that had become a slave to laziness and complacency. My family loves me just the way I am but they too desire for me to be a healthier wife and mother. However, that did not get me motivated. So many people say, "Well, you have to do it for yourself or you will never do it." How selfish can that be? Why does it come down to ME? Yes, I do want to be a healther person, but I want to be here for the long haul for my husband and for my daughter.

Now with this said, I am back! Tomorrow is a new day and a new challenge begins. So what does Fat and Fabulouse at Forty mean to me now? It means that I'm am making life changes that will help me to insure a healthy lifestyle and will get me on the road to weight loss success and maintenance. Hold on tight the ride is going to be crazy!

PS Thanks to so many that have asked me where I was and why I haven't been blogging! You are great dear friends and I love you big much!

Aw...Weigh-in # 7

Not much to report...same ol' same ol'. I had a very challenging week, trying to keep on track. Not sure what the deal was. I drank an entire 2ltr of coke in one weekend! V told a friend that I would have the Coke finished by Monday and I was completely astonished that she would say that. Well, she knows me too well! Getting back on track this week. It's amazing after eating relatively clean for the week affects your body. I ate a couple of not so healthy meals and now I am paying for it! I don't feel so well!

Thanks for checking in!

"For God so Loved Me, You that He gave His only begotten Son that whosever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting LIFE." John 3:16

I am continually reminded how much God loves me! Of course He loved me enough to send His Son to die on the cross, to rise again and to give me eternal life. For me that's the easiest concept to grasp. What gets me is that He loved me so much that He always has my best interest at the top of his priority list. He cares that I am in a good church, He cares that I have a godly husband to lead me, He cared that I was raised in a godly home and so much more! I am so thankfu to be his child and that He called me at young age and that when I was older and not walking in His way, He reminded me of my commitment. I am so thankful that He loves me enough to put wonderful godly friends in my life that will speak truth to me when I need it.


Thank you Lord for all that you do! I am blessed to be called your Child!





Happy Valentine's Day!

Week one "Eating Clean"

First of all, I have to give a big "Woo-hoo" to my sweet hubby! I told me that he wanted me to make sure that I had everything that I need to be successful with this change in eating habits. He has NEVER, I mean NEVER critized my weight gain or loss. He has always been very encouraging to me, just really wanting me to be healthy. He's NEVER made me feel bad for eating a certain food, etc. I am so thankful that he as stuck by me with love and encouragement through my whole struggle with weight gain. He's the best!

Okay, I can honestly say that "Eating Clean" has been relatively easy. I had already made some serious changes-only using Olive Oil to cook with, only using frozen vegetables, eating more whole grains, etc. I was amazed at how I still had room to grow.

The biggest help to me was having the items available. I made sure that I had all my fresh veggies and fruit washed ready to eat. Boiled some chicken ahead of time for sandwhiches. Taking a little time in the beginining of the week for prep helped out tremendously.

Have a super week! Off to start week 2!

Weigh-In #6, I think...

I think that this is weigh-in #6. I didn't check the blog before I started posting. Got on the scale yesterday with much apprehension. It has been "that time of the month." I was a little concerned about what my weight was going to be. In the past, I have gained as much as 5lbs during that time.

So, with my trepidation, I slowly put each foot on the scale. Watched the zeros going back in forth to get my weight. Slowing down... there it was... a big fat... 202.0! Yippee Skippee! I lost 1.5lbs.

Journal, recipe book, and how to book

Here they are... my helps! I really like the food journal. I was going to just use a notebook; however, after seeing this one at Barnes and Noble, I was compelled to use this one. It outlines your food for the day and helps you stay on track.

The cookbook is super great! The recipes are delicious, easy to follow, and really are not very expensive.

Lastly, the "How to Book, " this book gives you a general overview of the principals of "eating clean" as well as the background of Tosca Reno. It's a great jumping off point.

Right now, all these books are 20% off at Barnes and Noble. Got mine at the B&N at the Shops at Gridlock, I mean Greenridge! :)

GOALS for February

1. Use food journal (btw, I got a new one... picture to follow shortly, much better than my original and is going to be more helpful)
2. Be intentional with food planning
3. Step up the excercise
4. Lose 5lbs
5. Post one new recipe

Where have I been...

I am so sorry... I totally forgot to let you know that I would be gone for about a week and a half. I was in MT visiting my brother and family for my niece's wedding. So, I'm back... Glad to say that I did not gain any weight while I was gone, nor did I lose any. In fact, I think that i OD on Coke while I was there. Coke became my drink of choice. The after affects were not nice. I have felt miserable for days and have been swollen like a stuck pig!

So, I am back at the starting point... 203.5lbs. It could be very depressing and discouraging to see that after two months, I have completely gone back to where I started. However, it would be all this, if I didn't understand how I got here. Remember my sister-in-law that lost 70+lbs? Well, we had a great talk while I was there and she really gave me some great tips. Once again, the key is preparation or as my pastor would say... intentionality. If I want to get healthy, I need to be intentional, meaning. I need to wake up everyday with a plan of attack. She explained to me that she ALWAYS has some kind of healthy snack with her. For her it's the protein bar. I saw her more often than not grab a couple of protein bars to stick in her purse before we left the house along with a couple of waters. Wow! Never thought about that. I remember doing that for V when she was a baby, but for myself? Never would have thunk it!

With the month of January ending, I have gathered the troops, saw that we were losing the battle, and have determined a new plan of attack...Here they are...

Weigh-In #5

Well, not a happy day in the household...mom gained a pound. I'm totally going to blame it on hormones! It's that time of month and have been eating myself out of house and home! I have had so much Coke and chocolate that I think that I have overdosed! So what's a girl to do? I walked 1.5 miles today. Not a bad start. Haven't started my journal yet, actually I'm really scared to. I'm not sure I want to know what I eat everyday. Ugh! This is so much harder that I thought. But it's so comforting to know that I have friends that are encouraging me and praying for me along the way! Thanks bunches!

Reflections

Okay, so I gained back almost everything that I lost...Why? Looking back over this last month, I see that I made good food choices only part of the time. I wasn't deliberately looking for the best choice, I was getting by. I know that I'm not going to lose the weight by "just getting by." If I'm going to change my eating habits, then I need to put myself in a position to do just that. Go through my pantry and refrigerator asking myself "Will this hinder my success? Is this going to be a temptation? Will this help me?" I need to be proactive and not reactive.

A dear friend posted this as her facebook status :

A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. Prov. 25:28

Wow! What a great verse! A city that is not fortified will fall to the enemy immediately. A person not prepared will fall to any temptation out there, be it food, lust, lying, etc. We must guard ourselves!

Btw, I did get my new journal. Very excited! It's green and pretty. I'll post pictures of it later. Now, I'm looking for that perfect pen. I'm hoping to start posting recipes of the week! We could all use help making healthier, heart friendly, butt friendly meals!

Have a super week!

Weigh-In #4

Got on the scale this morning... ugh! I gained 2.5 pounds over the holidays.