Let's Do It Together!

I'm joining this ladies in their effort, mostly because I need all the support I can get.....



They have a prompt this week....

What is your week one goal (s)... and why are you joining in?

Well I'm on week whatever, but I still have a goal and I should share why I'm joining.

Goal: I've lost site of my water consumption so I need to concentrate on that. My goal this week is to drink 100 oz every day. I was up to that before and doing it without a problem. When I got sick, the "habit" went away. I need to get that back.

Why: I'm joining because I already follow SupahMommy and she is a hoot. I'm on board for anything that she gets involved with and besides, I need all the support I can get.

If you'd like more support, won't you join us. I'm sure it's going to be fun as we struggle together.

Day 25 - 12/10/09

Ok, whose idea was it to start this during the holidays. I'm having a hard time staying focused. I don't want to be obsessive, but I want to be healthy.

I'm trying to cook healthier. Really that is the only change I've been able to hold to at this point. I'm blaming the holidays. Ahem.

Still, I got on the scale tonight for the first time since I started. Imagine my surprise when I'd had a loss of six pounds in four weeks. While I probably could have lost more if I'd "concentrated", I am pleased because I didn't starve myself or go insane with the exercise.

I want to get there. I have a friend who is there but it is so natural to her. That's what I want, but for tonight, I celebrate six pounds gone.

Day 6 - 11/21/09

So yesterday I was on tract with my exercise and not with my eating. Today, I'm on tract with my eating and my exercise is off. I am tired today and I'm resting, mostly because I just want to. I suppose I should have a "plan". I don't. I just want to change my lifestyle.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow's weigh in and measuring.

Day 4 - 11/19/09

We're going to call this day a bust. While I did get my exercise in, I ate like a stressed out insane woman. We're talking donuts, candy bar, crap.

It was so bad that I couldn't even bring myself to post last night. Nuff said. Forging ahead.

Day 3 - 11/18/09

Exercise Done Today:
Walked 30 minutes, .73 miles, burned 149 calories

Calorie Count Today (1200-1550):
662 calories over.

Fat Grams Today (32-56 g):
A whopping 80 grams.

Water Intake Today: 8 glasses by bedtime

I think I’m going backwards. I’m trying to understand what I do wrong so I can start to do right. Problem is, I don’t think I’m making any progress. Time to get serious. Really serious. I think I am becoming quite aware of why I am the way I am.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/

Day 2 - 11/17/09

Exercise Done Today:
Walked 45 minutes, 2.5 miles, burned 437 calories

Calorie Count Today:
384 calories over, OVER. I took my daughter out to breakfast before her M.D. appointment. When I was done, I calculated my calories. Hello? I ate a whole day’s worth in one meal. What a wake up call.

Fat Grams Today (32-56 g):
A whopping 73 grams. Less than yesterday, still too much. I need to learn more about this stuff.

Water Intake Today:
8 glasses by bedtime, I completely forgot to start drinking until I was making dinner.

This is such a learning thing. My daughter said that as long as I keep going forward, the weight is going to come off. She said that I need to give myself a learning curve. I like her thoughts.

It bothers me that I exercised enough to burn up so many calories, but I ate enough to gain more than a pound. I need to plan more.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/

Day 1 - 11/16/09

Exercise Done Today:
Walked 65 minutes, 2.55 miles, burned 366 calories, I am so sore.

Calorie Count Today:
42 calories over, the report told me that eating too many calories can lead to weight gain. Gee, ya think Sherlock! I didn't plan my day appropriately and this morning I ate McDonald's for breakfast. I confess I forgot that I was planning to start today.

Fat Grams Today (32-56 g):
A whopping 79 grams. More evidence that I ate McDonald's. Ug.

Water Intake Today:
10 glasses by bedtime, I should be appropriately up all night visiting the throne.

www.sparkpeople.com

Oh Mom!

FooFoo: You lose the weight and then we can share clothes.

Me: You like my clothes? You were making fun of me last week about my clothes.

FooFoo: You have some cute things. Mostly dressy. I'll have to take you to buy some jeans and casual stuff because what you wear is ugly.

How I'm Gonna Do This

I need a lot of help when I lose weight. Mostly because I didn't get good training as a child. I found a really great, FREE site that I think makes this doable and motivating.

Spark_People

For once I'm really excited about actually starting one of these programs. We'll see how it goes.

A special thank you to Cat at The_Next_Right_Thing . She has some great ideas and resouces for weight loss and getting healthy in general. I found the link to Spark People on her blog. Go take a look.

The Beginning

Tonight, I was helping Mighty Max and Super Sam with their math homework. We started chatting about blogs. I made mention that I'd like to start a blog about losing weight. They both laughed. I asked them what we should call it.

Their answer.....

BOOM - Mom's Gonna Burst

Wow, if that wasn't a wake up call, I don't know what would be. Honestly, I'm not sure what it's gonna be about. I know I'll share where I'm at and where I'm going. I'll share what I try and what doesn't work. And if you've followed any of my other blogs, you'll know that I'm gonna share the ugly. Come along. Maybe we'll learn something together.