Fitness Friday and One Weigh at a Time

I stepped on the scale this morning and have to admit I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. I didn't want to see the number. But to my surprise I went from 182.4 to 180.6. A loss of 1.8 pounds. These past couple of weeks have been up and down but I am still motivated to keep going.

I have been keeping my food journal on my itouch but I am wondering if I should keep a written journal too. What works best for you with food journaling?

One more thing! Please check out http://oneweighatatime.com/ There are some cool changes going on with the site. You can join us for weekly weigh ins, support and also get some great information. They also have a facebook page and are on twitter! All that information is on the sidebar of the website. I hope you check out the site! I want to thank all the girls for their continued support and friendship as I continue on this journey to get healthy!

Fitness Friday and One Weigh at a Time

It's Weigh in Day! I was dreading getting on the scale this morning. So here it goes: I was 181 last week and this week.... 179.8.  a 1.2 loss! Not so bad! I thought I had gained because I messed up!

I have been tracking calories using Livestrong.com's app on my Itouch. I can also update my weight on the app. I thought this would automatically update the amount off calories I needed for weight loss when updating my weight. But it doesn't! I couldn't find my Itouch the other day, so I had to jump on the computer to log what I ate and I checked the calories and noticed an update button. I was curious so I hit the button, and with the weight I had input, the calories went down! So for two weeks I was using the wrong calorie goal while logging. I thought I would have another gain this week... a week bigger gain! But thankfully that didn't happen! And I am so happy that I am under 180. I'm under slightly but still under ;)

I also tried switching up my exercise routine midweek. I love using my Wii Fit and My Fitness Coach but I also like exercise that incorporates dance. So I checked my cable's free on demand channel and found a bollywood dance workout. It was a 30 minute workout and it was great! I had fun and felt the burn! Today I think I'm going to try the Brazilian dance workout. I also want to see if I get the Dancing With the Starts Latin Dance Cardio DVD.

Starting June 1st I will be participating in the EA Sports Active 30 Day-Challenge! EA Sports Active is a new fitness game that is being released for the Wii next week. I'm hoping to receive the game sometime next week and can't wait to try it! Anyone else getting the game and participating in the challenge? I know a few people who are participating in this challenge already and they have gotten some great results!

One Weigh at a Time and Fitness Friday

It's that time of the week again! Weigh in Day! So my results for this week: I was 180.8 last week and this week.... 181. No loss this week.. a 0.2 gain so since the gain is so slight I guess it's really like no change this week! I know why I didn't get a loss this week. I veered off course and didn't journal what I was eating. I indulged a bit this week. Hopefully I can get myself back on track for next week.

How do you bounce back after a non-loss week?

One Weigh at a Time and Fitness Friday

It's weigh in day! I went from 183 to 182.6. Not the big weight loss that I had last week but I know it's because I didn't get to exercise. I was sick all week and didn't want to push it and make myself worse. I am happy that I kept to my strategy regarding food this week. I kept to my calorie goals and journaled each day.

I would like to lose another 10 pounds by my birthday. I am hoping that I feel better so I can exercise next week! So let's see if I can actually lose 2 pounds by next Friday!

One Weight at a Time and Fitness Friday- Weigh in Day!!!

Today was weigh in day for me! My weight on Monday was 190 and today.................183!!!! I can't believe I lost 7 pounds. I was aiming for 2 pounds a week but I did better than I expected. I tracked my calorie intack on www.livestrong.com. and I was able to work out 3 days (Wii Fit and My Fitness Coach) this week. I was aiming for the whole week but I got a really bad cold and didn't want to push it!

So I met most of my goals. Healthy eating, a loss in weight (yeah!) and working out at least 15 minutes a day (was able to work out 3 days this week). I feel focused and I'm very happy that I was able to see a loss by achieving all the mini-goals I set for myself this week.

For next week I want to work out 5 days. I hope to see another 2 pound loss and continue to food journal. I love that I can set a calorie goal on livestrong.com and enter the food I eat to see how much more calories I can consume for the day. What is even better is that they have an app for my itouch, so I can track my food even when I am away from the computer!

One Weigh at a Time- Week 5

I didn't lose or gain this week but I knew that was going to happen because I indulged on Superbowl Sunday and I wasn't able to do Wii Fit because the sensor bar to our Wii broke! But at least Ididn't gain so that is good!

I wanted everyone to check out this website: http://www.hungry-girl.com/. This website site has lots of information on food to buy that is low in fat/calories. The website also provides recipes and other tips.

For anyone doing Wii Fit check this out: http://fitness.coolmomguide.com/ . They have tips, tricks and fun contests for anyone that is working out with Wii Fit.

As for my long term goals: I want to about 40 pounds. I've been giving myself mini goals. I'd like to lose another 4-5 pounds by Valentine's Day and another 10-15 pounds by St. Patrick's Day (my little man's 2nd birthday!)


Good luck everyone! If you want to join us please visit http://oneweighatatime.com/ !

One Weigh at a Time- Week 4

I didn't get to do my week 4 post on time this week because my internet was down but I did want to be consistent and post the update since  I did weigh myself on weigh in day. I was so frustrated I couldn't get online because I finally had a loss!!! I lost three pounds!!! I started doing Wii Fit again and finally committed to keeping my food journal. So as of Tuesday I am 183.1 :) 


When I update this Tuesday I want to share some cool new weight loss tools that I found online. 


Good luck everyone! If you want to join us please visit http://oneweighatatime.com/ !

One Weigh at Time- Week 3

This week I am still at 186.1 so no change this week. My household was hit by the flu so I wasn't able to do much this week. I had the flu last week and then the boys and hubby got it. So between recovering and taking care of my 3 boys there wasn't time to squeeze in working out or do any food journaling!



Good luck everyone! If you want to join us please visit http://oneweighatatime.com/ !

One Weigh at a Time- Week 2

I'm a day late with my weigh in! I was 185.6 last week. This week I am at 186.1 so a slight gain of 0.4 pounds. 


My weight loss tip for this week is to keep a food journal! You can do it on paper on or online. To do it online check out sites like www.livestrong.com , www.50millionpounds.com or www.fitday.com . These are all free to use! They help you track calories, set goals and some have free meal plans. Food journaling works because you get a visual of what you are eating each day and it holds you accountable. It also helps you plan ahead. When I was successful at weight loss I would plan what I was going to eat ahead of time and write it in the journal and most times I stuck to it!


Good luck everyone! If you want to join us please visit http://oneweighatatime.com/ !

weigh in time- week 1

A new year and a new start for me in my weight loss journey. I fell off the "diet" wagon and gained back all I had lost. I'm disappointed in myself but I know that I can start again and be successful this time.

My starting weight as of today is: 185.8...

I will be weighing in at the new home of the former meme "Taking it Off Together". The weight loss group now has it's own blog called "OneWeigh at a Time"

So stop by and check out "OneWeigh at a Time" for weight loss tips, support and healthy recipes. The ladies that are a part of this group are so supportive!

Taking it Off Together Tuesday #17

I'm still maintaining. I was hoping I would at least lose the weight I had gained a few weeks ago but it's still there. I made the mistake of looking at pictures of myself when I was at my goal weight. Instead of inspiring to get back there I confess it kinda depressed me a little! But today is a new day! So I am happy that I haven't gained and can't wait for the week when the numbers start going down again!

Here is the official report! Way to go girls!:

This week our contest is sponsored by http://duvallschafer.blogspot.com/">Julie>! She is offering a copy of the Biggest Loser Cookbook as a prize this week! If you'd like to sponser a prize, let me know! We are currently out of prizes! The names of this week's "losers" were dropped into a coffee cup and this week's WINNER is http://andthisismypart.blogspot.com/">Grace>! Congrats to http://quiltscatsandotherthings.blogspot.com/">Clara> for being this week's biggest loser of 2 pounds!! Be sure to cruise over to her blog and congratulate her! http://www.loneblackspider.com/">Chris> - 3.5 GAIN http://crazymomw4boys.blogspot.com/">Tammy> - 0.5 GAIN http://life-w-hashi.blogspot.com/">Life With Hashi-Thyroid Blog - 1.0 LOSS http://andthisismypart.blogspot.com/">Grace> - 0.2 LOSS http://eternal-flux.com/">Leigh> - 0.5 LOSS http://quiltscatsandotherthings.blogspot.com/">Clara> - 2.0 LOSS http://muthahoodcrib.com/">Dette> - 0.5 LOSS http://duvallschafer.blogspot.com/">Julie> - 1.0 LOSS http://cheryl-journey-of-life.blogspot.com/">Cheryl</a> - No Change http://makethisthelastone.blogspot.com/">Audrey> - 0.8 GAIN http://www.myspoileddogs.blogspot.com/">Christy> - 0.6 GAIN http://mom2boys2008.blogspot.com/">Tina> - no report http://alberts-family.blogspot.com/">Danielle - 1.0 LOSS http://jjjjspot.blogspot.com">Jessie - No Change jeffstephplus5@blogspot.com">Steph - no report http://lunatail.com/">CYN - no report This week's total - 0.8 LOSS!

Taking it Off Together #16

I'm still maintaining even though I want to be losing but it's ok!

Here is the official report:

This week our contest is sponsored by Clara who writes the http://quiltscatsandotherthings.blogspot.com/">Coming Back to Life! She is offering a hand made tote as a prize this week! Here is a picture! Oh it is SOOO cute and perfect for fall!

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The names of this week's "losers" were dropped into a coffee cup and this week's WINNER is http://duvallschafer.blogspot.com/">Julie>!

Congrats to http://andthisismypart.blogspot.com/">Grace> for being this week's biggest loser of 3.2 pounds!! Be sure to cruise over to her blog and congratulate her!

http://www.loneblackspider.com/">Chris> - 2 LOSS
http://crazymomw4boys.blogspot.com/">Tammy> - 1 LOSS
http://life-w-hashi.blogspot.com/">Life With Hashi-Thyroid Blog - no report
http://andthisismypart.blogspot.com/">Grace> - 3.2 LOSS
http://eternal-flux.com/">Leigh> - 2.5 GAIN
http://quiltscatsandotherthings.blogspot.com/">Clara> - 2.5 GAIN
http://muthahoodcrib.com/">Dette> - 1.0 GAIN
http://duvallschafer.blogspot.com/">Julie> - 0.6 LOSS
http://cheryl-journey-of-life.blogspot.com/">Cheryl</a> - NO CHANGE
http://makethisthelastone.blogspot.com/">Audrey> - no report
http://www.myspoileddogs.blogspot.com/">Christy> - 2.4 LOSS
http://mom2boys2008.blogspot.com/">Tina> - 1.4 GAIN
http://alberts-family.blogspot.com/">Danielle - NO CHANGE
http://jjjjspot.blogspot.com">Jessie - NO CHANGE
jeffstephplus5@blogspot.com">Steph - no report

And welcome back http://lunatail.com/">CYN who is reporting no change this week.

This week's total - 0.8 LOSS!

Taking it Off Together Tuesday #14

After last week's 3 pound gain, I am back to maintaining. I thought I would have another gain this week because we went to a birthday party this weekend and there was so much food! I tried not to overeat and think I did pretty good! 

Below is the official Taking it Off Together Tuesday report from Leigh:

 

Last week we contunued the contest where everyone who reported a LOSS had their name added to a drawing for a lot of 100 Mary Kay samples! The names of this week's "losers" were dropped into a coffee cup and this week's WINNER is http://alberts-family.blogspot.com/">Danielle>!

 

This week our contest is sponsored by Ciara who writes the http://life-w-hashi.blogspot.com/">Life With Hashi-Thyroid Blog! She is offering a hand made bracelet as a prize this week!

 

And check it out! We had an over all loss again this week (barely, but it's still a loss)! Congrats to http://quiltscatsandotherthings.blogspot.com/">Clara> for being this week's biggest loser of 2.5 pounds!! Be sure to cruise over to her blog and congratulate her!

 

http://www.loneblackspider.com/">Chris> - 1 loss
http://crazymomw4boys.blogspot.com/">Tammy> - 1 gain
http://life-w-hashi.blogspot.com/">Life With Hashi-Thyroid Blog - 1 loss
http://andthisismypart.blogspot.com/">Grace> - 2.2 gain
http://eternal-flux.com/">Leigh> - 1 gain
http://quiltscatsandotherthings.blogspot.com/">Clara> - 2.5 loss
http://muthahoodcrib.com/">Dette> - no change
http://duvallschafer.blogspot.com/">Julie> - 1.4 gain
http://cheryl-journey-of-life.blogspot.com/">Cheryl</a> - no report
http://makethisthelastone.blogspot.com/">Audrey> - 2.4 loss
http://www.myspoileddogs.blogspot.com/">Christy> - 3.2 gain
http://mom2boys2008.blogspot.com/">Tina> - no report
http://alberts-family.blogspot.com/">Danielle - 2 loss
http://jjjjspot.blogspot.com">Jessie - no change
jeffstephplus5@blogspot.com">Steph - no report

 

This week's total - 0.1 LOSS!

Taking it off Together #14

After weeks of the scale not budging, the scale finally moved but in the wrong direction! 3 pound gain this week!!! It's very frustrating but I found a meal plan that I am going to follow and hopefully see some results. It's free to sign up for this program by Dr. Ian of Celebrity Fit Club fame. It's called The 50 Million Pound Challenge.

This program has a free 30 day meal plan, an online journal, online weight and activity tracker. The cool thing about the meal plan is that you get a shopping list and can set it up to email you your meal plan daily. It also has a list of healthy snacks. This program is geared towards the African-American Community but it's free for anyone to sign up and use! I'm excited about finding this and can't wait to see the results!

Below is the official Taking it off Together Tuesday report! Congrats to all!

We currently have a contest where everyone who reported a LOSS had their name added to a drawing for a lot of 100 Mary Kay samples! And since I currently don't have any other prizes, we will have the same contest this week. Just remember that maintaining doesn't count, sorry! Also, if you have a prize to donate that would be GREAT!! Just let me know!

 

The names of this week's "losers" were dropped into a coffee cup and this week's WINNER is http://muthahoodcrib.com/">Dette>!

 

And check it out! We had an over all loss again this week! Congrats to http://andthisismypart.blogspot.com/">Grace> for being this week's biggest loser of 3.8 pounds!! Be sure to cruise over to her blog and congratulate her!

 

http://www.loneblackspider.com/">Chris> - 1 LOSS
http://crazymomw4boys.blogspot.com/">Tammy> - 0.5 GAIN
http://life-w-hashi.blogspot.com/">Life With Hashi-Thyroid Blog - no report
http://andthisismypart.blogspot.com/">Grace> - 3.8 LOSS
http://eternal-flux.com/">Leigh> - 0.5 LOSS
http://quiltscatsandotherthings.blogspot.com/">Clara> - No Change
http://muthahoodcrib.com/">Dette> - 1.5 LOSS
http://duvallschafer.blogspot.com/">Julie> - No Change
http://cheryl-journey-of-life.blogspot.com/">Cheryl</a> - No Change
http://makethisthelastone.blogspot.com/">Audrey> - no report
http://www.myspoileddogs.blogspot.com/">Christy> - 1.4 LOSS
http://mom2boys2008.blogspot.com/">Tina> - 0.5 GAIN
http://alberts-family.blogspot.com/">Danielle - No Change
http://jjjjspot.blogspot.com">Jessie - 3 GAIN
jeffstephplus5@blogspot.com">Steph - no report

 

This week's total - 4.2 LOSS!

Taking it Off Together Tuesday #12

Still maintaining... I thought I had gained due to two cakes we had to celebrate my brother and dad's birthdays! We Mom also made a pot roast and some yummy rice with chorizo! But thankfully no gain. Wish I could finally report a loss but not this week :( 

 Below is the official Taking it off Together post...

This week we are adding a contest! It seems we all need motivation after all. So, for everyone who reports a LOSS (maintaining doesn't count, sorry!) on the next weigh in will have their name put in a drawing for 100 assorted Mary Kay samples! So drink your water and count your calories. We can all do this!

 

And check it out! We had an over all loss! Congrats to http://www.myspoileddogs.blogspot.com/">Christy> for being this week's biggest loser of 5 pounds!!

 

http://www.loneblackspider.com/">Chris> - 3.2 LOSS
http://crazymomw4boys.blogspot.com/">Tammy> - 1 LOSS
http://life-w-hashi.blogspot.com/">Life With Hashi-Thyroid Blog - 0.4 GAIN
http://andthisismypart.blogspot.com/">Grace> - no report
http://eternal-flux.com/">Leigh> - 0.5 GAIN
http://quiltscatsandotherthings.blogspot.com/">Clara> - no report
http://muthahoodcrib.com/">Dette> - no report
http://duvallschafer.blogspot.com/">Julie> - 0.2 LOSS
http://cheryl-journey-of-life.blogspot.com/">Cheryl</a> - 0 CHANGE
http://makethisthelastone.blogspot.com/">Audrey> - 2 GAIN
http://www.myspoileddogs.blogspot.com/">Christy> - 5 LOSS
http://mom2boys2008.blogspot.com/">Tina> - 1 LOSS (from last week)
http://alberts-family.blogspot.com/">Danielle - 2 LOSS
http://jjjjspot.blogspot.com">Jessie - 0 CHANGE

 

This week's total - 9.1 LOSS!!

Taking it off Together Tuesday #11

I'm stuck in a plateau and it's frustrating not seeing the numbers on the scale budge but at least it's not moving upward anymore!



Chris - 2 GAIN
Tammy - 1 LOSS
Life With Hashi-Thyroid Blog - 0 CHANGE
Grace - no report yet
Leigh - 3.5 GAIN
Clara - 4 LOSS
Dette - 2 GAIN
Julie - 0.2 LOSS
Cheryl - 0 CHANGE
Audrey - 2 LOSS
Christy - 2 GAIN
Tina - no report yet
Danielle - 0 CHANGE
Jessie - 0 CHANGE

This week's total - 2.3 GAIN!

Weigh in Wednesday

I gained 2 pounds! I went from 171 to 173!!! But I have not done any Wii Fit and I've fallen off the wagon and started drinking soda and eating sweets again :(

Also me and Joey are in competition for the klutz award!!!  I messed up my back and knee carrying both boys down the stairs. Plus somehow I cut my ring finger trying to catch the cutlery holder that was falling off my dish rack. It was a small, deep cut and now my ring finger is so swollen that I can't take my rings off. Then last night to top it all off, I hit the top of my hand on the plastic bracket that holds our baby gate up! This was the opposite hand of the cut and now that hand is swollen (kinda hurts to type right now!)

Poor Joey's injuries have been all ankle related. Last Saturday he twisted his ankle on the front steps of the house as he was leaving to go food shopping. A few days after that he twisted the same ankle again on the same front steps! During the week he has banged the ankle on the gate, hit it against a toy in Julia's room and had it stepped on by each kid at various times!!!!

We are both a mess but I am the only one that gained two pounds. He can eat all the junk he wants and not exercise and still stay slim and muscular! Ugh!!!!

Anyway I am not going to give up! I'm going to get on track!!!