weight loss and other stuff.

Okay so this is a 2 part blog. I want to update you guys on my “reduction”, as well as talk about other stuff.

First things first- I am now down 35 lbs. *throws confetti* I am beyond excited and way proud of myself – because there were times that I wanted to give up…thought I truly wasn’t going to make it. But I have awesome friends who have kept me going and encouraged me beyond belief! I am so thankful for them . Soooo… I have ammended my original plan to just get down to a size 14..because as it stands, I’m not even at my goal and I’m at that size. So, now I’m onward to size 12..maybe even 10, but we’ll see *smile*

The second part of this blog is called “onegirl2pots.com” . I’m not certain that is a real website, but it should be. It’s not for porn,it’s more for the people who want their cake and eat it too.

For the people who DON’T want you – yet can’t stand the thought of you with anyone else and for that reason alone, try and keep you close enough to watch you, but don’t want you TOO close.

I have a message for anyone who does this, has does this or is thinking of doing this – STOP IT!

You cannot keep your finger in 2 pots – you have to decide which one contains the most appealing contents…and take solely from that one.

Be VERY careful what you ask for and be absolutely certain that is what you want…because in the words of Jay-Z ” Once a good girl’s gone-she’s gone forever”…..

slow and steady wins the race…or REALLY pisses you off.

Hello babies.

I’m still on my reduction. So far, I’ve lost btwn 10-12 lbs (depending on what scale I get on lol). I guess I’m okay with that, but I was expecting better results, I suppose. Basically, I want to FEEL smaller…and I don’t. A few people have told me I look like I’ve been working hard, but I think that’s just because they are aware. When a complete stranger or someone I haven’t seen in a while says so, THEN I will feel like I’m doing something.

On the bright side, since my journey had begun, I have felt 100% better energy-wise. I don’t feel sluggish in the morning & I have energy all thru the day. Could be the 7 vitamins I take a day too.

All in all, I’m not stopping until I reach my goal! 36 more to go ! Stay tuned

the change.

I stated 2 posts ago that ” a change is coming” …and then neglected to state what that was in my next blog (sorry, Neevie lolz).

I am on a reduction. Some of you know it as a diet. I refuse to call it such because DIETS DON’T WORK!!!!

I decided that while I love myself & although I don’t have MAJOR issues with my weight, I would like to become healthy & spend less on clothes. Do you know that a shirt @ Lane Bryant cost anywhere from $30 – $60?? JUST a shirt!!! I love to shop & money isn’t a huge issue, but I’d rather pay that much and get more than one thing. Also, for those who don’t know..I have a huge bust area. I want one day to have a reduction, but first I would like to try & shrink these jokers on my own. Did you know your breast are 20% muscle & 80% fat? Yep..it’s true. So with the right foods & exercise, you can lose a considerable amount of size from them. Now, I have no desire to go back to my old weight of 135 lbs. I just think I would look crazy at that size. My goal right now is 46 lbs. I haven’t given myself a deadline because I don’t want to kill myself trying to meet it. I am on a 2 lb a week reduction tho.

As far as food, I’ve made a few changes. I make sure that I ALWAYS eat breakfast. Skipping meals doesn’t help at ALL…matter of fact, it actually hurts you. I’ll have a bowl of cereal (Special K, Fiber One, etc.) with fat free milk & some sort of fruit…usually half of a pink grapefruit. Today I had Special K waffles..they were GREAT! Also, you have to make good choices. Like, if you want syrup, you can’t have butter or vice versa. If I want ice cream, I have sorbet or instead of going to Coldstone, I’ll make my own sundae at home using frozen yogurt & light or fat free toppings and lots of fruit. I’ve started to eat less meat & more veggies and meatless products ( Morningstar Farms Chik patties are GREAT!) . I document pretty much everything I eat on http://www.thedailyplate.com/. I even put how much mayo or mustard I use ( bcuz they have calories too!!) That site is very helpful in helping you keep track of your intake, as well as giving you healthier alternatives. You can put in your weight, how much you want to lose & tell you how many calories you should intake in order to reach your goal.

Also, you can put in your workouts for the day. Did you know that pretty much EVERY activity you do burns some sort of calories? Even taking a SHOWER! For me, to lose 2 lbs a week, I have to burn 7000 calories. That reads like a lot, but if you find things you like to do, it happens quickly. For me, it’s the treadmill,the pool & walking. If I have somewhere to go & it’s not far, I walk. Although I’m not a strong swimmer, I do a few laps and water exercises. If it’s too hot to be outdoors, I use the Walk Away The Pounds indoor walking DVD http://www.lesliesansone.com/.  She is a DRILL SARGENT!! lolz…but it’s worth it.

All in all, I just want to improve my life..make some of these aches & pains go away…I want to live a LONG happy life..and getting some of this weight off will help me do just that : )

STAY TUNED!