So frustrating... really

So I'm over 2 weeks with no soda, candy, desserts, and white breads... You'd think the scale would move..... NOPE. I'm even eating more fruits and veggies... scale no move :P

I'm sticking with it hoping it's just some kind of adjustment period or something.
Trying not to be negative..

With drawls and the light... I see the light!

Hello all, I'm sure you want an update.

I have been off all sweets, soda, desserts and white bread for over 9 days now. I'm finally thru the with drawl stage... I felt like a complete drug addict. I'm now able to get thru my day with out sugar pick me ups. I feel wonderful. I feel like I'm actually living...

Now if the scale would truly reflect that... I'd be golden.

So last Sunday in 40 mins I went .5 miles farther then I had the previous time trying to walk my own 5K. I didn't make it to the finish line as it was time for family dinner and Duane picked me up on the way... but I was only .5 miles away from my goal! Another 10-15 mins and I would have been there. I was so super excited about it that i let the whole family know.

I will do this. I have a feeling it's going to become a new addiction. How much farther can I go this week? Can I make it to {fill in the blank}? can I make it to {fill in the blank} and back? Am I seeing and feeling results?

All smiles! 5K on March 26th here I come!

Checking in on my 2011 goals

I stated I don't do resolutions I do goals. So I thought I would take a moment on my break today to let you know what I've been doing to achieve some of these goals.

1. I am going to reconnect with myself
Update: Really trying to focus on the positive and not the negative. Try to also take time just for myself to think.
2. Continue on my weight loss journey
Update: This has been a real challenge for me. But I've given up some very hurtful health things for my lent season. So I'm hoping to show some positives on the scale soon.
3. Get outdoors!!!
Update: I've managed to get out and walk a little. Weather permitting of course. I'm hoping to get out more because I'm going to do 2 maybe more 5 K's this year. I'm also planning to take advantage of my Christmas present (Camera from my hubby) and get out hiking this year.. get some good pics
4. Watch less TV
Update: Let's be honest... when the weather is cold and crappy you watch a lot of TV. I've talked about a goal to watch no re-runs. But I do lay there and watch the biggest loser.
5. Focus on paying off debt
Update: Duane and I are communicating more about our finances. We are setting plans to pay certain bills off with our tax return and really take those payment amounts and apply them to another bill to pay down. Last year we acquired a fair amount of debt with his bells palsy incident... this year we are working to cleanse.
6. Continue Date nights
Update: We have really been doing well on this one. At least once a month, one night for just us. It's been enjoyable.

What is this self control you speak of?

So after losing 5 lbs last month I managed to gain it all back in a week!!! Not sure if it was the Girl Scout cookies (only eaten like 6 or 7 cookies the entire weekend) or the Mexican dinner Friday date night... or the pop corn... or all of it! Could also be that I don't tend to drink water on the weekends.

Either way I think I need to have a loooong discussion with my self control. Do I want to get pregnant and have a healthy baby? YES!! How bad do I want this? MORE THEN ANYTHING IN THE WORLD... then WHY oh WHY do I keep doing this to myself? It's funny because I don't eat a lot at one time. I eat every few hours but the fact that it's not that nutrient based is what is killing me. Lent season can't come soon enough. It starts on Wednesday and I'm already hiding the cookies and candies... out of sight out of mind. Maybe I'm being hard on myself, or maybe I need a swift kick in the ass. Either way my goals won't be accomplished until I get my self control into check.

Counting down 40 lbs... till June

So my work is doing a getting fit for summer challenge so I joined. My mini goal is to lose 40 lbs from now until June 1st. This is my personal goal. If I don't get there but at least get close I will be a happy girl! Also with the weather semi cooperating today I will get out and get walking more!!

I believe with Lent hitting next week that is going to help accelerate my efforts. Duane and I both are pushing each other to see that scale drop.

I've been trying to increase my water intake, decrease my bad carb intake, increase my healthy vitamins/fiber intake. This combination lock should be cracked in the next few months.

To elaborate "Sugars" that I'm giving up for Lent are: Cakes, Cookies, Pies, Candy, Soda (all), and any processed foods with high sugar. This is in addition to no white breads. I know I can't live with out bread.. sorry it's a fact.