Saturday, November 19, 2011

The Switch

I have a switch.  The 'diet' switch.

When it's on, it's really ON.

But when it's off... it's 'OMGshe'seatingPillsburyproductsforeverymeal' off.  Results are disastrous.

Thankfully, for the past few weeks my switch has been kinda, sorta on.  The kinda sorta on that keeps pushing me to the gym and bypassing vendo land at work.

The stats (since October 3rd):

Pounds lost: 12

What I'm doing right:  I've worked really hard to increase my workouts at the gym.  It helps that peanut has an early bed time and that I can DVR all my favorite prime time shows for later viewing.  Because honestly, if it weren't for the DVR, we all know this wouldn't be happenin.  So- my goal is four days a week for at least an hour.  Last week I managed six days a week and still lived to tell about it. Go figure.

What I'm doing wrong:  Okay seriously people. Who can survive on only 1800 calories a day??!!  Food has always been my issue. I love it- love the taste, the textures, the amazingiest (yes, I said it) that is fast food. I am really working on this aspect though, hence the switch that is turned on.

My goals this week (since ya'll know turkey day is the day of reckoning for peeps like me):  Try really really really hard not to eat my weight in desserts.  Get to the gym four days for an hour- and yes, this is doable even though there is a holiday in there and don't let me use that as an excuse! 

Now, if only my switch had a dimmer.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Grandpa love!

Few things are more delightful than grandchildren fighting over your lap. ~Doug Larson






Friday, November 11, 2011

Remember to say Thanks...

Today we honor you.

We salute you.

We are grateful for you.

God Bless~

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

And so it begins...

Weight loss journey number 1,267,899,403....

This time, I'm armed with reinforcements.  Daniel, from the Biggest Loser, has settled into the area and will be my weekly personal trainer for (at least!) 20 weeks. (He survived Jillian!)

I've joined Sparkpeople to track food/weight loss/exercise... http://www.sparkpeople.com/

I've got my partner in crime (that's you Nette!) taking this journey with me...

And I've got the support from my biggest cheerleader, Andy.

No excuses, right?

The goal you might ask?  41 lbs gone by August 2012.  And the first step? I haven't bought a Pillsbury product in 4 months.  Yes, there is hope. :)



Monday, November 7, 2011

Say "Cheese!"

We had family pics/Reagan's 2 year pics taken on October 16, 2011, at Jester Park Lodge by Julie from LandryAnna Designs.

Despite the chill in the air, the cool morning breeze and the fact that peanut doesn't like (dress up) clothes, I think the pics turned out well.  Julie was a trooper because once Reagan found out she knew the theme song to Dora, she was demanding that Julie sing on cue.  Seriously- the only way we could get a smile out of peanut. That and bribing with fruit snacks.  Ah... the toddler life.

Just a small sample of pics, enjoy!