Hello all!
I apologize for not blogging in... well, really forever. I have been so swamped with my new job (and thus, so OFF my points-counting). I haven't been to the gym in two weeks, but Kyle and I are starting back today. My biggest issue with the gym is that sometimes I let it carry all my weight (literally). I will work out and then think "It's okay if I eat a cheeseburger, because I worked out this week." WRONG. It's not. But with Halloween candy abounding and my scheulde being crazy and Kyle and I eating out a lot, I've been really bad. Like gained five pounds back bad.
Weight on Monday of this week: 324.5 BAH!
I hate gaining weight back. It feels like all that hard work I did to lose pound by pound was undone by cheeseburgers and chocolate bars.
So my Mom and I said enough is enough, time to get serious again. And what is more serious than: THE THREE DAY DIET. Yes, folks, it's back again. I'm on day three now (almost over!) and miracle beyond miracles I weighed myself this morning and....
317.4!
YAY! I know, I know, I have to keep up my exercise and count my points to keep it off, but that's the lowest number I've seen in years! A total weight loss of 27 pounds so far! I was excited. As always, I wish I could have gotten this number a month ago and be even lower now, but I'll take what I can get. My mom and I are planning (fingers crossed) to do the three day diet again next week Monday-Wednesday, but with our schedules, we'll have to wait and see.
My newest weight loss goal is to be under 300 by the new year (2011). Even if that means I'm 299, I'll still be happy! That will mean 54 pounds of weight loss since my heaviest weight and 45 pounds since I started in June. Amazing! It's step-by-step. And it is becoming more and more evident that this will be a fighting struggle for the rest of my life. But that's okay. I think I'm up to it.
Until next time,
BB
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Busy Beyond Measure
Hello all! I apologize for not blogging in such a long time. I'm rounding off the end of week 2 of my new job and things have been so busy! Not that I'm complaining: I feel incredibly blessed to have a good-paying job in my field of study that both sharpens my testing skills and gives me incredible experience working with the public. However, the downside is that I sometimes feel like I am running around like a chicken with my head cut off! Hurdle number 1 in my current weight loss goals is being on the go. It's hard to find good, healthy meal options when you are busy, stressed, and running all over town. On my better days I have brought my own lunch (yay to the fact that my boss got a fridge in our office!) and gone to places like Ruby Tuesday (with their fabulous salad bar) and Chik-fil-a (with its yummy, yet points friendly chicken). On my worst days (today included), I have opted for the fast food/comfort food aspect. Today Kyle and I tried the new Cook Out in Spartanburg. If you are like me and have lived in South Carolina your entire life, then you probably aren't familiar with cookout, I'll explain. Cookout is a place where they make delicious hand-pattied home-made tasting burgers, like you would have at a cook out and they pair that with lots of delicious side items like fries, hush puppies, onion rings, and end your meal with a fantastically rich milkshake that could be one of about 40 flavors. Sounds like nutritious eating, doesn't it? Well, I know, I know. I ate Cook Out and totally used up the weekly points for this week, but that is perfectly fine. I will eat sensibly for the rest of the week.
Another reason I have not blogged in a while is because I definitely fell off the weight loss wagon this weekend when I spent the weekend with Kyle. I mean, about a three pound fall off the wagon, which is super discouraging. I am still at my 20 pound mark, but not by much. The wrong choices are so easy to make especially when you are around people who are not dieting. However, both Kyle and I have been trying to eat better for our health and Monday afternoon we started going to the gym together. Now being a fat girl for life has made the gym a scary place for me previously that is only ventured into with close trusted friends and great suspicion. Well fear no more! I am so pumped about mine and Kyle's workouts! I thought it would be weird or even embarrassing to go the gym with my boyfriend because of all the jiggling and sweating and weird grunt noises that happen at the gym, but really Kyle is a huge encouragement for me (after all, he is also sweating and grunting, but not nearly as jiggly). He is very patient with me showing me around the machines and reminding me to stay hydrated and pushing me to do that one more set of hand weights or five more minutes on the treadmill. I have never been this excited about working out before. Plus, after working out twice so far this week, I feel great! I have more energy in the mornings and my arthritic knee is feeling much better and less stiff.
Needless to say, this girl is jumped back on that wagon. Well... maybe not jumped... Climbed, perhaps?
Until next time,
BB
Another reason I have not blogged in a while is because I definitely fell off the weight loss wagon this weekend when I spent the weekend with Kyle. I mean, about a three pound fall off the wagon, which is super discouraging. I am still at my 20 pound mark, but not by much. The wrong choices are so easy to make especially when you are around people who are not dieting. However, both Kyle and I have been trying to eat better for our health and Monday afternoon we started going to the gym together. Now being a fat girl for life has made the gym a scary place for me previously that is only ventured into with close trusted friends and great suspicion. Well fear no more! I am so pumped about mine and Kyle's workouts! I thought it would be weird or even embarrassing to go the gym with my boyfriend because of all the jiggling and sweating and weird grunt noises that happen at the gym, but really Kyle is a huge encouragement for me (after all, he is also sweating and grunting, but not nearly as jiggly). He is very patient with me showing me around the machines and reminding me to stay hydrated and pushing me to do that one more set of hand weights or five more minutes on the treadmill. I have never been this excited about working out before. Plus, after working out twice so far this week, I feel great! I have more energy in the mornings and my arthritic knee is feeling much better and less stiff.
Needless to say, this girl is jumped back on that wagon. Well... maybe not jumped... Climbed, perhaps?
Until next time,
BB
Monday, August 16, 2010
God Gives Me What I Need
Well, today was the first day on my new job, thus I got a good night's sleep, had a good breakfast, picked out my clothes the night before, had some retail therapy with my Mom, and ate the yummiest lunch ever. What did it amount to? My first client for testing not showing up. Sad day. BUT, nonetheless, today has been a great day. I feel relaxed about my new job. I had plenty of time to review my tests and set up my office (and, yes, make a list of what I would like to add to my new office). Tomorrow I feel like I will be significantly less nervous to administer that first test (for pay, yay!) than I was today when I was waiting on my client to show up. Also, another good point is that I do adore my boss. He is the nicest man and makes me feel competent and at ease in a new job situation.
On to the weight loss, I weight myself tomorrow morning. I am afraid that I might have gained a pound or two and the culprit is my insatiable appetite that my period gives me. Yes, I know, talking about periods is gross, but when you're a woman who is trying to lose weight, it is public enemy number 1. It makes you tired/lazy, it puts you in a bad mood, and it makes you want to eat everything in sight (especially if it is fatty or has chocolate.... or both). Luckily, mine is about half over, and by the weekend I should be back on track. Mind you, I'm not eating like a hellion, just probably eating a bit more than I should, like having 2 Skinny Cow cheesecakes ice creams instead of 1. But, it goes back to my tried and true motto about dieting: if you deprive yourself, the diet will be hopeless, and it will make you want to cheat. And eventually, you will cheat. So give yourself a bit of room.
Tonight is also one of my favorite nights because DANCE YOUR BUTT OFF comes on tonight and I absolutely love that show. GO ADAMME! I've been enjoying watching this season because I feel like I can relate to the show's contestants: they are people who have put on weight (or like me, have always been heavy), they're ready to make a change, and they love dancing. Adamme, my favorite contestant, has already lost 75 pounds and he looks/feel phenomenal. I am proud of him and hope he wins the contest. However, each of the contestants is talented and has worked hard. It is nice to know that when you are going through something challenging, like personal weight loss, there are others out there who can encourage you and also prove to be exemplars.
Until next time,
BB
On to the weight loss, I weight myself tomorrow morning. I am afraid that I might have gained a pound or two and the culprit is my insatiable appetite that my period gives me. Yes, I know, talking about periods is gross, but when you're a woman who is trying to lose weight, it is public enemy number 1. It makes you tired/lazy, it puts you in a bad mood, and it makes you want to eat everything in sight (especially if it is fatty or has chocolate.... or both). Luckily, mine is about half over, and by the weekend I should be back on track. Mind you, I'm not eating like a hellion, just probably eating a bit more than I should, like having 2 Skinny Cow cheesecakes ice creams instead of 1. But, it goes back to my tried and true motto about dieting: if you deprive yourself, the diet will be hopeless, and it will make you want to cheat. And eventually, you will cheat. So give yourself a bit of room.
Tonight is also one of my favorite nights because DANCE YOUR BUTT OFF comes on tonight and I absolutely love that show. GO ADAMME! I've been enjoying watching this season because I feel like I can relate to the show's contestants: they are people who have put on weight (or like me, have always been heavy), they're ready to make a change, and they love dancing. Adamme, my favorite contestant, has already lost 75 pounds and he looks/feel phenomenal. I am proud of him and hope he wins the contest. However, each of the contestants is talented and has worked hard. It is nice to know that when you are going through something challenging, like personal weight loss, there are others out there who can encourage you and also prove to be exemplars.
Until next time,
BB
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Keep On Keepin' On
Well, I checked my weight again this morning and I've lost another 1.8 on the three day diet, so that's definitely exciting. I finished it up yesterday and now I'm back counting Weight Watcher points (and I celebrated that with a lunch of couscous and sauteed veggies - I miss couscous when I can't have it). Now that I've passed the 20 pound mark, I'm feeling renewed and my motivation has gotten another boost!
I wrote a few days ago that I went clothes shopping. Clothes shopping still discourages me. Even though I've lost almost 25 pounds, I am still not seeing that big of a difference in the way clothes fit. I'm seeing some, but not much. And this is simply because I have so much weight to lose and I've been carrying this weight for so long, that it will take a lot to get it off me. So because of those reasons, I am trying not to get too bogged down in clothes sizes. Every pound that I drop is another step closer to being a healthy weight (even though I still have many many more steps to go).
I really am excited about exercising. I know that it is hard with the weather being so miserably hot and with me being out of a job, I can't enjoy gym membership yet, but soon those things will pass. For now, I'm making a pledge to find small ways to be more active around the house, including walking up and down stairs (multiple times), staying on my feet more, and using my hand weights daily. Pretty soon, I'll start getting paychecks from my new job (I start on Monday!) and then on to Zumba classes. :)
Until next time,
BB
I wrote a few days ago that I went clothes shopping. Clothes shopping still discourages me. Even though I've lost almost 25 pounds, I am still not seeing that big of a difference in the way clothes fit. I'm seeing some, but not much. And this is simply because I have so much weight to lose and I've been carrying this weight for so long, that it will take a lot to get it off me. So because of those reasons, I am trying not to get too bogged down in clothes sizes. Every pound that I drop is another step closer to being a healthy weight (even though I still have many many more steps to go).
I really am excited about exercising. I know that it is hard with the weather being so miserably hot and with me being out of a job, I can't enjoy gym membership yet, but soon those things will pass. For now, I'm making a pledge to find small ways to be more active around the house, including walking up and down stairs (multiple times), staying on my feet more, and using my hand weights daily. Pretty soon, I'll start getting paychecks from my new job (I start on Monday!) and then on to Zumba classes. :)
Until next time,
BB
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
The 20 Pound Mark
Current weight: 321.4
Yes, folks that means I have lost 22.6 pounds since the beginning of my diet! YAY! For me, the 20 pound mark is the first big step in weight loss. Then comes 50, then comes 75, and then (God willing) comes 100! So I am excited at this step in my journey. I have promised myself that when I lose 50 pounds I am buying a pair of TOMS wedges (since I don't fair well in heels at my weight).
My arthritic knee is still giving me pain problems, but I'm trying to move it as much as possible and I am also staying hopeful that, as my doctor promised, the more weight I lose, the less pain I will feel.
Today I am going clothes shopping, which I always hate. I always feel like nothing ever fits me the right way or that something accentuates my tummy or makes me look pregnant or just makes me look.... well... round. I'll let you know how it goes. Hopefully being down 22 pounds will help!
Until next time,
BB
Yes, folks that means I have lost 22.6 pounds since the beginning of my diet! YAY! For me, the 20 pound mark is the first big step in weight loss. Then comes 50, then comes 75, and then (God willing) comes 100! So I am excited at this step in my journey. I have promised myself that when I lose 50 pounds I am buying a pair of TOMS wedges (since I don't fair well in heels at my weight).
My arthritic knee is still giving me pain problems, but I'm trying to move it as much as possible and I am also staying hopeful that, as my doctor promised, the more weight I lose, the less pain I will feel.
Today I am going clothes shopping, which I always hate. I always feel like nothing ever fits me the right way or that something accentuates my tummy or makes me look pregnant or just makes me look.... well... round. I'll let you know how it goes. Hopefully being down 22 pounds will help!
Until next time,
BB
Monday, August 9, 2010
Revisiting the 3 Day Diet
Today is Day 1 of this round of the 3 Day Diet. My mom and I haven't done this diet in about a month (because it does become a bit miserable), but we've both reached a plateau that we will surmount with exercise and a few more rounds of the three day diet. Supposedly, you can lose up to 10 lbs on the diet, but I've always lost between 4 and 7 (which is a-okay with me).
So, three days without snacking, eating only what the diet tells me to, and no chocolate, rice or potatoes. Here we go!
Until next time,
BB
So, three days without snacking, eating only what the diet tells me to, and no chocolate, rice or potatoes. Here we go!
Until next time,
BB
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Disappointment and Being Human
I definitely ate something last night that I should not have. I am disappointed in my choice but proud of my restraint. Kyle and I went to the Mellow Mushroom last night and we ordered a large Hot Potato Pie. It tasted fantastic and I enjoyed eating it so, but it could not have been good for me: pizza with potatoes, bacon, cheese, onions, ranch, and sour cream. I limited myself to two slices, which was good, but I definitely wish I had ordered a plain cheese pizza with veggies (small). Kyle commented that eating food like this all the time was the reason that we are overweight, but eating this food every now and then is only a minor indulgence. That at least made me feel a bit better.
In the past, restraint and "minor" indulgence was not a part of my life style. If I wanted a Hot Potato Pie one night and chocolate cake the next day, then, by God, that what's I did! It's hard to switch out of that mindset and to realize that is good for your body and what isn't.
I'm still learning every day. I'm still failing and seeing where I went wrong every day. But I'm proud for trying.
I'll end my entry today with a quote from Eat Pray Love (The book I'm currently reading). I don't agree with everything Elizabeth Gilbert believes in or everything she says, but this quote resonated with me, especially pertaining to dieting:
"Could I have survived myself, by myself? I don't know. That's the thing about human life--there's no control group, no way to ever know how any of us would have turned out if any variables had been changed."
What if I hadn't eaten the pizza? What if I'd never been overweight at all? What if I lost weight five years ago instead of now? We'll never know. All I know is what I can do for myself now.
Until next time,
BB
In the past, restraint and "minor" indulgence was not a part of my life style. If I wanted a Hot Potato Pie one night and chocolate cake the next day, then, by God, that what's I did! It's hard to switch out of that mindset and to realize that is good for your body and what isn't.
I'm still learning every day. I'm still failing and seeing where I went wrong every day. But I'm proud for trying.
I'll end my entry today with a quote from Eat Pray Love (The book I'm currently reading). I don't agree with everything Elizabeth Gilbert believes in or everything she says, but this quote resonated with me, especially pertaining to dieting:
"Could I have survived myself, by myself? I don't know. That's the thing about human life--there's no control group, no way to ever know how any of us would have turned out if any variables had been changed."
What if I hadn't eaten the pizza? What if I'd never been overweight at all? What if I lost weight five years ago instead of now? We'll never know. All I know is what I can do for myself now.
Until next time,
BB
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Back Home
I'm back at home after a wonderful stay with my brother and sister-in-law in Dillon! The verdict is in: I gained 0.2 pounds this week. Honestly, I am relieved. I did the best I could to make good decisions while on vacation (mini-veggie burgers instead of a steak with mac and cheese, nachos with chicken and veggies but no cheese at Mexican restaurant) but I was not religously counting my points like I normally do and (as is usual with my darling big brother) there was a lot of late night snacking. So, though I am always bummed I did not lose any weight this week, I am happy that I did not gain more than 0.2. Now, I'm back on track, counting my points, and ready to keep on losing.
Let me get on my soapbox about one thing: Zaxby's Birthday Cake milkshake. REALLY, Zaxby's? Could you make a milkshake that more epitomizes excess? This milkshake looks wonderfully delicious and pitifully bad for you. It is made from birthday cake ice cream, sprinkles, and CHOCOLATE whipped cream (yes, I said it). I was so tempted to get one this weekend seeing as how there is a Zaxby's in Dillon and all Kyle could talk about is how much he wanted one. I did not give in, though. Let me just say that milkshakes like this never "spring up" when I'm not dieting. I feel like it's another way to test my willpower and self-control. There was a time last summer when I was doing Weight Watchers and I was going through a drive-through at McDonald's to get my dog a cheeseburger. When I get to the window, the woman is holding a bag with the cheeseburger in it and a large McFlurry with Oreos. She starts to hand them to me and I tell her that I only ordered the cheeseburger, no McFlurry and she proceeds to say "That's okay, just go ahead and take it, no charge." REALLY, Mcdonald's? REALLY? That never happens to me when I'm not counting points. What did I do? I took the McFlurry and ate it, counting some of my Weekly Points for it. Ahh, the irony of the Universe.
I'm going to lunch with my new boss today and I have no clue where we are eating. I am a girl who loves a plan, so I'm nervous about where he will say we are eating and what I can find there that is both tasty, filling, and low in Points. We shall see.
Until next time,
BB
Let me get on my soapbox about one thing: Zaxby's Birthday Cake milkshake. REALLY, Zaxby's? Could you make a milkshake that more epitomizes excess? This milkshake looks wonderfully delicious and pitifully bad for you. It is made from birthday cake ice cream, sprinkles, and CHOCOLATE whipped cream (yes, I said it). I was so tempted to get one this weekend seeing as how there is a Zaxby's in Dillon and all Kyle could talk about is how much he wanted one. I did not give in, though. Let me just say that milkshakes like this never "spring up" when I'm not dieting. I feel like it's another way to test my willpower and self-control. There was a time last summer when I was doing Weight Watchers and I was going through a drive-through at McDonald's to get my dog a cheeseburger. When I get to the window, the woman is holding a bag with the cheeseburger in it and a large McFlurry with Oreos. She starts to hand them to me and I tell her that I only ordered the cheeseburger, no McFlurry and she proceeds to say "That's okay, just go ahead and take it, no charge." REALLY, Mcdonald's? REALLY? That never happens to me when I'm not counting points. What did I do? I took the McFlurry and ate it, counting some of my Weekly Points for it. Ahh, the irony of the Universe.
I'm going to lunch with my new boss today and I have no clue where we are eating. I am a girl who loves a plan, so I'm nervous about where he will say we are eating and what I can find there that is both tasty, filling, and low in Points. We shall see.
Until next time,
BB
Friday, July 30, 2010
Leaving Town
Hello all!
In a few short hours, I will be leaving town to go visit my brother and sister-in-law for five days! I'm so excited, but of course, temptation will be there waiting on me. I'm sure we will eat out quite a bit and have tons of opportunities for dangerous snacking. I'm arming myself well, I have a bag full of Points-friendly snacks and goodies, my handy dandy Points counter, and two books full of Points values for common foods and popular Restaurants. Let's see how I do!
Wish me luck! I'll try to post an entry or two while I'm gone (because my brother does have internet), but I won't have my own computer, so it might not pan out. If you don't hear from me for five more days, know that I'm out there trying my hardest and facing the same temptations that we all face every day!
Until next time,
BB
In a few short hours, I will be leaving town to go visit my brother and sister-in-law for five days! I'm so excited, but of course, temptation will be there waiting on me. I'm sure we will eat out quite a bit and have tons of opportunities for dangerous snacking. I'm arming myself well, I have a bag full of Points-friendly snacks and goodies, my handy dandy Points counter, and two books full of Points values for common foods and popular Restaurants. Let's see how I do!
Wish me luck! I'll try to post an entry or two while I'm gone (because my brother does have internet), but I won't have my own computer, so it might not pan out. If you don't hear from me for five more days, know that I'm out there trying my hardest and facing the same temptations that we all face every day!
Until next time,
BB
Thursday, July 29, 2010
The Good, the Bad, and the So-So
Oh my goodness! It feels like SO long since I've written and I apologize. This week has been crazypants. First off, I had a job interview on Monday... and I found today that I got the job! I'll be working with a psychologist in Spartanburg administering psychological tests. It's the perfect job for me because the hours are flexible and this work in my field is both perfecting one of my crafts and also making me look really desirable for PhD programs!
Also, I lost 1.2 pounds this week! Yay! I know it doesn't sound like much, but my motto is "slow and steady wins the race!" Last week I had gained 0.4, so I was a little bit bummed, but this week I feel like I'm back on track. I can't wait until my Mom and I can join a gym and get more active, because I know that will help shed the pounds even faster. In the meantime, I'm trying to find ways to be more active at home, like walking more. The only issue with walking is that it is ridiculously HOT. I mean, goodness gracious, I cannot remember a summer being hotter and I lived on James Island last summer.
I also went to the doctor today. I've been having a lot of knee pain in my right knee with some swelling and the doctor told me that I have arthritis in both my knees. Luckily, the arthritis is believed to be caused by weight, so as I keep losing the pain will eventually go away. Under normal circumstances, I would be prescribed a strong anti-inflammatory, but I am allergic to ibuprofen (Advil) and Naproxen (Aleve) and therefore, I can't take any type of anti-inflammatory without busting out into hives. Therefore, for the next month until my next doctor's appointment there will be a TON of ace bandage around my knee and much elevating while I'm sitting down. Keep your prayers open that the swelling will go down by the time I go to my appointment next month!
Another reason why I was too busy to post was that I took the GRE yesterday. For those of you who don't know, the GRE is like the SAT for graduate school. I'm applying to PhD programs and need to raise my score from an 1170 to above a 1200 to be a competitive applicant. I made an 1180 yesterday. I was pleased that it was higher, but a bit disappointed that it wasn't above that 1200 mark. But that's alright, I have time to take it one more time. Wish me luck!
In the meantime, my suggestion for this week is Veggie Straws. They are sold at places like Costco and sometimes at Bilo in the snack section. They are a good alternative to chips, made with potatoes, tomatoes and spinach. To me, they taste like Funyuns, but they are awfully tasty and only 3 points for 38 of them! So if you like salty snacks and are looking for something other than potato chips or french fries, try these out!
Until next time,
BB
Also, I lost 1.2 pounds this week! Yay! I know it doesn't sound like much, but my motto is "slow and steady wins the race!" Last week I had gained 0.4, so I was a little bit bummed, but this week I feel like I'm back on track. I can't wait until my Mom and I can join a gym and get more active, because I know that will help shed the pounds even faster. In the meantime, I'm trying to find ways to be more active at home, like walking more. The only issue with walking is that it is ridiculously HOT. I mean, goodness gracious, I cannot remember a summer being hotter and I lived on James Island last summer.
I also went to the doctor today. I've been having a lot of knee pain in my right knee with some swelling and the doctor told me that I have arthritis in both my knees. Luckily, the arthritis is believed to be caused by weight, so as I keep losing the pain will eventually go away. Under normal circumstances, I would be prescribed a strong anti-inflammatory, but I am allergic to ibuprofen (Advil) and Naproxen (Aleve) and therefore, I can't take any type of anti-inflammatory without busting out into hives. Therefore, for the next month until my next doctor's appointment there will be a TON of ace bandage around my knee and much elevating while I'm sitting down. Keep your prayers open that the swelling will go down by the time I go to my appointment next month!
Another reason why I was too busy to post was that I took the GRE yesterday. For those of you who don't know, the GRE is like the SAT for graduate school. I'm applying to PhD programs and need to raise my score from an 1170 to above a 1200 to be a competitive applicant. I made an 1180 yesterday. I was pleased that it was higher, but a bit disappointed that it wasn't above that 1200 mark. But that's alright, I have time to take it one more time. Wish me luck!
In the meantime, my suggestion for this week is Veggie Straws. They are sold at places like Costco and sometimes at Bilo in the snack section. They are a good alternative to chips, made with potatoes, tomatoes and spinach. To me, they taste like Funyuns, but they are awfully tasty and only 3 points for 38 of them! So if you like salty snacks and are looking for something other than potato chips or french fries, try these out!
Until next time,
BB
Saturday, July 24, 2010
A Few Suggestions
I don't really have much to write about today, but I do have two super big suggestions:
(1) GO SEE INCEPTION. OMG. It was fantastically mesmerizing. The casting was phenomenal, the plot was riveting, and it was just visually stunning. You will not be sorry to have spent the big bucks to see it on the big screen. And, if you bite your nails, then wear gloves, because it is an anxiety-causer. I think Kyle and I will probably see it again, just to get a better handle on it.
(2) My new favorite summer (low-points) treat is Fat Free custard from Rita's Ice-Custard-Happiness. You may have never heard of this place, they sell custard (really creamy ice cream type stuff), italian ice, and frozen coffee drinks. If you are in the mood for something sweet and refreshingly cold, their fat-free custard is the way to go. It's 6 points for a large cup (though be warned, a large cup is ginormous). Just to put it in perspective, the new Campfire Blast ( a s'more flavored milkshake) from Sonic is 21 points for a small. So go check it out, there's one on Pelham Road in Greenville.
That's all I got, folks. Thanks for reading.
Until next time,
BB
(1) GO SEE INCEPTION. OMG. It was fantastically mesmerizing. The casting was phenomenal, the plot was riveting, and it was just visually stunning. You will not be sorry to have spent the big bucks to see it on the big screen. And, if you bite your nails, then wear gloves, because it is an anxiety-causer. I think Kyle and I will probably see it again, just to get a better handle on it.
(2) My new favorite summer (low-points) treat is Fat Free custard from Rita's Ice-Custard-Happiness. You may have never heard of this place, they sell custard (really creamy ice cream type stuff), italian ice, and frozen coffee drinks. If you are in the mood for something sweet and refreshingly cold, their fat-free custard is the way to go. It's 6 points for a large cup (though be warned, a large cup is ginormous). Just to put it in perspective, the new Campfire Blast ( a s'more flavored milkshake) from Sonic is 21 points for a small. So go check it out, there's one on Pelham Road in Greenville.
That's all I got, folks. Thanks for reading.
Until next time,
BB
Thursday, July 22, 2010
I really really love pie
So first off, I'd like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who said something encouraging or who responded positive to my blog. When I first mentioned the idea to Kyle (my boyfriend, for those who may not know), I told him I was worried that people would say mean things or think that the idea was stupid. Obviously, no one has thought that (or voiced it yet), so thank you for being so accepting. It is so encouraging.
Secondly, I ate chocolate pie last night. Yummy delicious chocolate pie. No, I did not cheat on my diet. I planned my Weight Watcher points for the day around me getting a piece of chocolate pie. Those of you who do not have a massive sweet tooth may think planning my day around pie is ridiculous, but for me, it's a necessity. Before I was counting points or serious about losing weight, when I wanted pie, I'd sure as heck get me a piece of pie, with no thought to calories or what else I had eaten that day. In fact, I might get a lot of pie, just because it is so darn delicious! But yesterday, I found myself in the grocery store with my Mom and my trusty Weight Watchers points calculator scrutinizing over different types of pie. I tested Chocolate, Butterfinger candy pie, Key Lime pie, cheesecake, and the like. I ended up getting four pieces of chocolate pie (one for me, one for Kyle, one for my mom, and one because of the annoying fact that grocery store sold them in packs of two).
So last night after dinner, I enjoyed my 7 points piece of pie. It was truly a magnificent experience, as usual, which sometimes worries me. I worry that I'll never get to that point where my life doesn't revolve around food, where food doesn't take center stage. Before dieting, food was my comfort object, my shoulder to cry on (or munch on), my celebration go-to, and my indulgence. Now, I count points for my food, measure out my food, plan out my food (sometimes days in advance, because I'm a huge planner), and I still feel like food is the central focus of my life, just this time in a healthier way. Maybe one day I'll be free from its clutches. Until then, I'll save up points for pie. I do love it so.
On another happy note, I had planned my day so well yesterday that I had 7 points left over after my 7 point pie. Does any one else see the conundrum? Well my brain sure did, it was screaming "Blair, use your last 7 points on that last piece of pie!!"
Do you think I did?
I didn't. I really wanted to, but I spent my last seven points on microwave popcorn (well 5 of the seven points). That decision was shockingly easy and I was actually proud of myself. Granted, I could have chosen to eat nothing which would have made me more proud, but hey, I'm human.
Until next time,
BB
Secondly, I ate chocolate pie last night. Yummy delicious chocolate pie. No, I did not cheat on my diet. I planned my Weight Watcher points for the day around me getting a piece of chocolate pie. Those of you who do not have a massive sweet tooth may think planning my day around pie is ridiculous, but for me, it's a necessity. Before I was counting points or serious about losing weight, when I wanted pie, I'd sure as heck get me a piece of pie, with no thought to calories or what else I had eaten that day. In fact, I might get a lot of pie, just because it is so darn delicious! But yesterday, I found myself in the grocery store with my Mom and my trusty Weight Watchers points calculator scrutinizing over different types of pie. I tested Chocolate, Butterfinger candy pie, Key Lime pie, cheesecake, and the like. I ended up getting four pieces of chocolate pie (one for me, one for Kyle, one for my mom, and one because of the annoying fact that grocery store sold them in packs of two).
So last night after dinner, I enjoyed my 7 points piece of pie. It was truly a magnificent experience, as usual, which sometimes worries me. I worry that I'll never get to that point where my life doesn't revolve around food, where food doesn't take center stage. Before dieting, food was my comfort object, my shoulder to cry on (or munch on), my celebration go-to, and my indulgence. Now, I count points for my food, measure out my food, plan out my food (sometimes days in advance, because I'm a huge planner), and I still feel like food is the central focus of my life, just this time in a healthier way. Maybe one day I'll be free from its clutches. Until then, I'll save up points for pie. I do love it so.
On another happy note, I had planned my day so well yesterday that I had 7 points left over after my 7 point pie. Does any one else see the conundrum? Well my brain sure did, it was screaming "Blair, use your last 7 points on that last piece of pie!!"
Do you think I did?
I didn't. I really wanted to, but I spent my last seven points on microwave popcorn (well 5 of the seven points). That decision was shockingly easy and I was actually proud of myself. Granted, I could have chosen to eat nothing which would have made me more proud, but hey, I'm human.
Until next time,
BB
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
First entry, here we go.
Hello internet! Hello people who read this (or more likely person who reads this! haha).
My name is Blair. I'm 24 years old and since I was really young, I've been a Chubby girl. I can probably pinpoint the time in my life when I became a chubby girl and it was around the age of 6 or 7. So for the vast majority of my life, I've been teased by classmates, frustrated at clothing stores, miserable walking up hill, and just plain unhappy with my body. I know, I know, you all out there who don't have weight problems are probably thinking "Why don't you do something about it? Like lose weight?" Well, the thing about that is... I tried. A lot. I tried many different types of diets as a teenager and as a young adult, but either frustration or life circumstances through me off track.
But this time, it's different. I reached my highest weight last spring on the eve of my 23rd birthday. Are you ready? I'm about to post my highest weight. Sure, it's embarassing and some might say even pathetic, but I need to be accountable to more than just my Mom and my boyfriend. Last spring, I weighed 353 pounds. Shocking, isn't it? 353. Sometimes I hardly believed it. But my body felt it. It was hard to be on my feet for long periods of time and I didn't feel good in my own skin.
So last summer, my Mom and I started Weight Watchers, right after my birthday. And I ended up losing about 26 pounds over the course of the summer. But then, of course, those pesky life circumstances come in and I went on to my second year of graduate school, where time was scarce (especially time in my apartment), food was an emotional crutch for stress, and I ate out at restaurants a lot. I didn't gain all the weight back, but I got back up to 344. And I just realized that I needed to make a change. A real change. A lasting change.
I have quite a few reasons for this change, some of them legitimate and some of them a bit vain. You see, being overweight runs in my family: parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents, second cousins... you get the point. My family has a lot of overweight people. We live in the South, food is a social and comforting thing, which is fine until you forget about that thing called moderation. Likewise, my family has a history of health problems: diabetes, heart disease, knee and joint problems. Ergo my first reason for really really really being serious about getting the weight off is that I want to lengthen my life and increase my quality of life. I want to be able to climb stairs without sounding like I've had an asthma attack. I want to be able to run with my dog. And I'd also like to stop the knee problems I've started to have. At 24.
The second reason is that I am in a relationship with a wonderful man and one day, I think I'll marry him. We've been dating for 2 and 1/2 years and I can't imagine being with anyone else who could make me happier. And, of course, since he's so wonderful, he loves me just the way I am... Now. He wants me to be healthy and to make this change, but he tells me I'm beautiful every day. But the real second reason for losing weight is that I simply do not want to be a fat bride. I want to look my best, for me and for him. I want to be able to buy a wedding dress, wear it, and think I look stunning. And it may seem vain, but every little girl dreams of a wedding and I'm dreaming of one where I'm mostly happy with my body.
Likewise, my third reason involves a pregnancy. I am the type of person who wants to have children very badly and having a child in the body I'm in now would be extremely dangerous, if not impossible. I want to lose weight so I can safely carry a child without excessive complications.
So those are my reasons and the first week of June, my mom and I started Weight Watchers again, mixing in a 3-day-Diet that my uncle recommended. We started doing the three day diet on the Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday of every other week, and then all other days and weeks will consist of counting Weight Watcher Points. So far, I've lost 17 pounds. My weight is 327.6 pounds and I have no intention of stopping anytime soon. My favorite thing about Weight Watchers is that it is so easy to incorporate into a life change and though I'm definitely watching what I eat, I don't feel deprived, which is the first step in diet failure to me.
So, that's my story. I made this blog to chronicle my journey into weight loss. If you have any encouraging things to say, any tips or ideas, or any questions, please feel free. If you have any negative comments or smart remarks, please (by all means) keep them to yourself or simply don't read my blog. Your choice. :)
Until next time,
BB
My name is Blair. I'm 24 years old and since I was really young, I've been a Chubby girl. I can probably pinpoint the time in my life when I became a chubby girl and it was around the age of 6 or 7. So for the vast majority of my life, I've been teased by classmates, frustrated at clothing stores, miserable walking up hill, and just plain unhappy with my body. I know, I know, you all out there who don't have weight problems are probably thinking "Why don't you do something about it? Like lose weight?" Well, the thing about that is... I tried. A lot. I tried many different types of diets as a teenager and as a young adult, but either frustration or life circumstances through me off track.
But this time, it's different. I reached my highest weight last spring on the eve of my 23rd birthday. Are you ready? I'm about to post my highest weight. Sure, it's embarassing and some might say even pathetic, but I need to be accountable to more than just my Mom and my boyfriend. Last spring, I weighed 353 pounds. Shocking, isn't it? 353. Sometimes I hardly believed it. But my body felt it. It was hard to be on my feet for long periods of time and I didn't feel good in my own skin.
So last summer, my Mom and I started Weight Watchers, right after my birthday. And I ended up losing about 26 pounds over the course of the summer. But then, of course, those pesky life circumstances come in and I went on to my second year of graduate school, where time was scarce (especially time in my apartment), food was an emotional crutch for stress, and I ate out at restaurants a lot. I didn't gain all the weight back, but I got back up to 344. And I just realized that I needed to make a change. A real change. A lasting change.
I have quite a few reasons for this change, some of them legitimate and some of them a bit vain. You see, being overweight runs in my family: parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents, second cousins... you get the point. My family has a lot of overweight people. We live in the South, food is a social and comforting thing, which is fine until you forget about that thing called moderation. Likewise, my family has a history of health problems: diabetes, heart disease, knee and joint problems. Ergo my first reason for really really really being serious about getting the weight off is that I want to lengthen my life and increase my quality of life. I want to be able to climb stairs without sounding like I've had an asthma attack. I want to be able to run with my dog. And I'd also like to stop the knee problems I've started to have. At 24.
The second reason is that I am in a relationship with a wonderful man and one day, I think I'll marry him. We've been dating for 2 and 1/2 years and I can't imagine being with anyone else who could make me happier. And, of course, since he's so wonderful, he loves me just the way I am... Now. He wants me to be healthy and to make this change, but he tells me I'm beautiful every day. But the real second reason for losing weight is that I simply do not want to be a fat bride. I want to look my best, for me and for him. I want to be able to buy a wedding dress, wear it, and think I look stunning. And it may seem vain, but every little girl dreams of a wedding and I'm dreaming of one where I'm mostly happy with my body.
Likewise, my third reason involves a pregnancy. I am the type of person who wants to have children very badly and having a child in the body I'm in now would be extremely dangerous, if not impossible. I want to lose weight so I can safely carry a child without excessive complications.
So those are my reasons and the first week of June, my mom and I started Weight Watchers again, mixing in a 3-day-Diet that my uncle recommended. We started doing the three day diet on the Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday of every other week, and then all other days and weeks will consist of counting Weight Watcher Points. So far, I've lost 17 pounds. My weight is 327.6 pounds and I have no intention of stopping anytime soon. My favorite thing about Weight Watchers is that it is so easy to incorporate into a life change and though I'm definitely watching what I eat, I don't feel deprived, which is the first step in diet failure to me.
So, that's my story. I made this blog to chronicle my journey into weight loss. If you have any encouraging things to say, any tips or ideas, or any questions, please feel free. If you have any negative comments or smart remarks, please (by all means) keep them to yourself or simply don't read my blog. Your choice. :)
Until next time,
BB
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