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SUPER FAST weekly weigh-in

I have to make this a SUPER FAST post - I'm SO behind in proofing!  It's been a crazy week...I promise to tell you more about it soon. 

I said I was getting my butt back to the gym starting Monday, right?  Didn't happen...  My entire family got sick over the past weekend, including me!  I think it started as allergy/sinus icky stuff, but has turned into more.  So, until the boys heal up enough to stay at the childcare, I'll be working my fanny off at home...mostly catching up on proofing!

As of today, I've lost...

18 POUNDS!!!

Slowly, but surely, it's coming off...

I promise to post more soon...

Weekly Weigh-In

I know I know...it's been a while...

But, things have been busy around here.  In fact, they've been SO busy that I haven't really been focused on losing weight so much as just nourishing my body now and then.  Yesterday, I was so busy, I realized at 9:30pm I hadn't eaten since breakfast!  Yikes!  That's no way to lose weight...as most of you probably already know.  I've also been drinking less water - that is the hardest part for me.  I HATE water!  I'd much rather have a Large SONIC diet Dr. Pepper! 

So, anyway...not a huge loss to tell you about, BUT...

I'm down 16 pounds!

I promise on Monday to get back in the swing of things and to get my butt to the gym more often!  AND, drink more water!!!

Say a cheer for me!  I need a little inspiration!

Weekly Weigh-In

Okay, I'm not really sure what week this would count towards...maybe week 6 (if you don't count Spring Break).

I did not stay on Nutrisystem while I was in San Antonio.  But, I was back on track quickly after my return.  When I left for San Antonio, I had lost a total of 11 pounds.  While I was on vacation, I gained a few pounds back (mostly water) because of our crazy schedule and long car trip.  Now, though, I am proud to say...

I've lost a total of 14 pounds!!!

I'm still going strong and am very excited to report I've dropped two, did you hear me...TWO, dress sizes!  YEAH for me!

I still have a long way to go before fitting into my size 3 pants in the attic, but I'm not giving up!

Skinny Me...not yet....

Welcome to Nutrisystem Week 4.

I'm not losing the weight as fast as I would like.  I've been working out like crazy...LIKE CRAZY!  Last week, I only missed one day.  Seriously!  Wes hates going to the childcare at the gym and pretty much screams the entire time we're there.  They've stopped coming to get me as often, though.  I think we're all hoping he'll get used to it if we try hard enough.  Still, I'm a little worried they want to hide when they see me coming in the door. 

Ty, on the other hand, loves it.  He can't wait to get there to play with all the toys.  I think he enjoys the other kids, too.  But, mostly the toys (even though they are all old and donated - they're new to him).

So, back to the topic at hand.  Duh..duh..duh...

I've lost a total of 11 pounds.

Can I get a WOOT WOOT!!!

Okay, so my second shipment should be arriving any day.  This is it for me.  I'm not the type to spend a complete crapload on diet stuff.  So, I'm giving this NS thing two full months.  Then, I'm on my own.

Now, here's an old shot of me (not that old - I think it was in 2000)...it's what keeps me going.

the funny thing is...I'm at a baseball game...EATING popcorn!  Two of my favorite things - baseball and popcorn!  This picture is also on my fridge.

A little workout music please...

I need some major help!  I'm probably the last person on Earth to get an iPod, but I DO have one now.  My mom bought one for my dad for Christmas and he never used it.  So, by default, I got a new ipod!  WOO HOO!  My only problem is...I need some really cool music ideas to add to it.  I need some WORKOUT songs!  You know the kind I mean...really motivating, upbeat stuff that keeps you going hard when you want to quit. 

This is where all you guys come in (especially you blog stalkers!).  I want to see a complete CRAPLOAD of comments with song ideas.  IMPRESS ME, people!

With all that being said, I'm a little late on my weekly weigh-in.  But, the total for my 3 weeks on Nutrisystem is.....

**DOWN 8 pounds**

I wish it was more, but I'm just happy to be losing each week!  So, come on people support me here and give me a little comment LOVE. 

Later dudes!

Nutrisystem - Week 2

Well, it's time for another weigh-in with you guys.  This week wasn't near the loss I was hoping for, but I'm still optimistic.  I haven't cheated AT ALL - not even a piece of Wes' birthday cake!  Can you believe it?  I would love to be exercising more, but I can't really control that yet since my boys have been sick.  Ty is now on antibiotics and should be back to his normal self soon.  YEAH!  So, without further ado,

I'm DOWN a total of 6.5 pounds in two weeks!

not bad, right...

still, I better have a super-cool-BIG loss next week!  Wish me luck. 

Oh, and go check this out.  I found it searching for recipes the other day!

NS - Week one!

It's my weekly weigh-in day for Nutrisystem.  Are you ready for this?

DOWN 5 pounds!!!!

Can you believe it...because I can't!  I was hoping, really hoping, for some weight loss to inspire me, but I never thought I'd lose 5 lbs in one week!  WOO HOO!

So, here's the thing...can I lose 5 lbs a week for a whole month?  That would be too awesome, wouldn't it...  Somehow I don't think that's going to happen, but I would love to lose 15 lbs this month!  I can already tell my mid-section has flattened a bit and I do have more energy (even though Josh and my boys are still sick and I've had to become the BIONIC WOMAN - literally).

I'm still really frustrated about going to the gym OR LACK THEREOF.  Because my boys have been sick, along with my husband, I haven't been able to take them to the childcare area.  Yesterday, I decided to give it a try (I thought Wes was feeling better) and within 5 minutes the gals had to come find me.  Wes wouldn't quit crying and was running a slight fever.  I'm pretty sure his stuff stems from all the teeth that are pouring out of his gums.  Still, I didn't get to work out. 

So, if any of you have some really great HOME programs for working out, please email me and let me know about it or leave them in the comments here.   I would love to hear about what you guys do at home to stay fit. 

I was thinking of purchasing one of those mini-trampolines.  At least then I could fold it up and put it under my bed when I'm not using it.  Do they really work...the whole jog or jump in place thing...?

Okay, enough of my ramblings.  I promise to post pictures soon.

Have a great Tuesday! 

Nutrisystem - Day one.

So, many of you already know I've been exercising and trying to lose weight.  I decided to go ALL IN this time and actually LOSE THE WEIGHT!!  Today was my first day on the Nutrisystem Advanced plan.  This morning I had cereal, yogurt, and a few grapes for breakfast.  That is totally unlike me - I'm not normally someone who eats breakfast.  But, if I'm paying for this crazy expensive plan, I might as well do what it says and stick to it, right?  Right! 

So, anyway, not only do I want to follow the plan, but I want to be accountable.  I figure if I share this information with you guys, it will be a lot harder for me to cheat - knowing that you'll know if I do.  I figure I have to weigh-in weekly anyway, I might as well tell you about how much weight I'm losing as it happens...in real time...SUPER COOL, huh.  Who knows...maybe this will even inspire you to get started!

So, here we go!  WOO HOO!  Day one on Nutrisystem. 
I'll check back in next week...and since you know I can't post without some pics...here's what I ate for lunch today.

and by the way, I need help with my eggs...apparently I don't know how to shell them...

because THAT is what my poor egg looked like after removing the shell...I'm pretty sure half of my egg was gone; when you're not getting much food anyway, half an egg being gone really ticks you off!

So, tell me, which one of you blog stalkers out there knows the secret to shelling an egg???  I need serious help, considering I still have that whole pan of boiled eggs to shell!

and lastly...if you're going to start dieting anytime soon, this little tool comes in really handy..

It has teaspoons, tablespoons, milliliters, and ounces (which will be great for NS).  Don't ask me where I got it.  The brand says Gemco.