My Weight Loss Road

It was only 29*F this morning when I got up. Brrrrrr I made the coffee, turned on the fireplace and jumped back into bed for a few minutes. It was nice and toasty when I got up the second time. I keep reminding myself, it's cold back at the "old" home.

The weather didn't keep me from taking my walk. Usually, there are quite a few people walking at the park, but not this morning. I was all by myself. I figured people that are use to living down here, think it's too cold to walk. I enjoyed my walk and watching the birds. There were lots of fat robins. I know that's a sign of spring. That sight made me smile.

I was so preoccupied when I left the house this morning, I forgot my Ipod and my pedometer. I almost talked myself out of walking because I didn't have them. Common sense prevailed and I walked anyway. I told myself, "this is your weight loss road." I think about some of the excuses I've made for myself when it comes to gettting out of exercising. Geesh...how ridiculous. It's like the old saying, "You'd cut your nose to spite your face." I remember my mom saying that one.

I'm already on my second pint of water. (bottled Nestle water) I was surprised to see this company has 75 different flavors, 103 sites worldwide, with over 300,00 employees. I guess I'm oblivious to some things. I throw a case of water in the cart without checking out other products sometimes. I guess that is why researching on here can take so much time. One thing leads to another and then another. I love learning. How dull would a person's life be if he/she didn't continue expanding their knowledge.

I got on the scale this morning and I've lost weight. Yeaaa Mind you, it's only a pound...but I'll take it. This was in comparison to my weigh in 4 days ago. Since I've already drank so much water this morning before getting on the scale, I'm actually hoping it's more.

Time to go help my husband. He is having trouble accessing a file on his computer. He must have tried everything...he hates asking me for help regarding anything with a computer. ..........Off to the challenge!! :)

Losing Weight......Time

The older I get,the quicker time flies. I can't believe January is almost over. When I think of this in relation to my weight loss...geesh...it's awful. When I reflect on all the projects I've started during my life and not finished, it's overwhelming. There isn't a room in the house that doesn't reflect some time of unfinished project. I see myself as a bird flitting from flower to flower with no specific goal.

I need to get back to making my lists and checking things off as completed. I need to have more determination in sticking to my weight loss program. Journalizing is so important for me. It makes me more accountable to myself when I can read it in black and white.

I did get one walk in today and have drank plenty of water. I've been able to evade the cookie monster and also my sweet tooth. Today is going to be a GOOD Day.

Great Zero Calorie Snack

My biggest problem in this weight loss journey is my snacking on unhealthy foods. I found a GREAT product with zero calories. No sugar added bread and butter sandwich stuffers. These type of picles are a new product produced by Mt Olive. They use splenda instead of sugar. I don't notice an after taste with this product. There is also less than one gram of carbs in them. They are nice and crispy and filled my snack craving.

Of course, I have to run back to the store and pick up some more of these pickles. My husband ate half the jar and I finished them off at lunch time. I'm going to check out the other pickles while I'm there. It would be nice to have a variety of no calorie pickles.

I'll post my findings when I get back. Off I go!!

Getting Back to Some Type of Weight Loss Program

It's still hard for me to believe I have moved to another state. I don't know a sole. I'm not complaining. I enjoy my privacy. Perhaps that is because I worked so many years with the public. I didn't like people looking up to me. I always figured I was just as regular a person as they were. None the less, I did what I could to help people and befriended many who were looked down up by the hot shots in town. (Didn't like people like that)

Anyway, with that off my chest, I've was thinking I need to come up with some type of exercise regime here. I took my mom for a walk those few days, but it's hard on her and I have to walk so slow. Since she needs to walk to keep herself mobile, I've decided to walk twice a day. I'm going to walk early morning (if it's not raining) by myself and take her to walk just before lunch everyday.

I found my Ipod this morning. It makes walking so much fun. I put on my Cher, "Believe" album and scury along to the beat. I'm not sure how long it is going to take me to work back up to the 5/6 miles of walking per day. I'm not going to get discouraged. It's just a part of my weight loss program.

I'm off to eat some Dannon Lit and Fit Yogurt and a cup of green tea. Hubby just came in the door and mom just got up...time to join them in the kitchen.

Diet Green Ice Tea

I think I tasted about every diet drink out there. My favorite is Lipton Diet Green Tea with Citrus. So often diet drinks leave a funny after taste in my mouth. This diet green tea is refreshing and leaves no odd taste in my mouth. Since I quit smoking over a year and half ago, my taste buds and smelling ability has heightened. My husband teases me, says the Drug unit should be using me to sniff out drugs at airports.

This diet tea has no calories, no sugar, and no carboydrates. It also has many antioxidants. Even if I wasn't trying to lose weight, I'd still drink this tea....greatttttttt flavor!!!

Gained Weight in the Move

I haven't been able to blog for the past two weeks because I have been up at my mom's house. My husband and I have finally got the house ready for sale. All the walls and ceilings are washed. The only furniture left in the house is the bed we were sleeping on. The packing seemed endless. We still have lots to unload and unpack but I have a sense of accomplishment just reaching this step.

The bad part about this final trip was the fact we ate out almost every meal. Once we had the pans all packed and the refrigerator cleaned, it was every meal. Needless to say, I gained weight instead of losing. I got on the scale this morning for the first time in ages and was so dishearted.

I found it so hard to believe I could have gained weight working like I did on the house. Every bode and muscle in my body was hurting. I was up and down the basement stairs so much, my knees felt like they had been hit with a baseball bat.

I'm hoping some of my weight gain is water weight. I didn't take my meds too often while I was at mom's. One of them is a water pill which also helps with my high blood pressure. I'll give myself a week and weigh in again.

Mom just got up so I'm heading off to the kitchen to have a cup of coffee with her....and take my meds!!!

Weight Loss .........Fast and Easy

I can't believe all the articles I've been reading about easy, fast weight loss. Anyone that has lost or tried to lose weight, knows there is nothing easy about it. Most people have tried countless "Easy Weight Loss" programs.

To me, weight loss is all about changing bad choices into good ones. For example: Instead of eating a Twinkie, eat an apple. Want a soda.....drink a glass of water. Usually use the elevator....walk up the stairs. Usually park as close as you can when going to work/shopping.....park at the far end of the parking lot. All these things combine will result in weight loss as well as better health.

There is an array of things people include in their New Year Resolutions. They all amount to changing or adding something to a lifestyle. None of which are easy. So...think before you fall for one of those expensive "Quick, and "Easy" weight loss programs.

Just stay focused on your goal. If you slip off your plan, don't beat yourself up. Tomorrow's a new day. Keep smiling and be proud of what you have already accomplished. Even if it's a small step (no cookies for a day). Small steps equal big steps. Don't forget the story about the turtle and the hare. Remember that as the pounds come off slowly.

Two For Two .....Park Walk

Mom and I made our walk in the local park again yesterday. I walked a bit faster and mom was able to keep up. It was pretty windy and it made it harder for to catch her breathe. I was proud of her. I notice yesterday, she still has the directions hooked on the side of the cane. I told her she was just showing it off. We both laughed and I promised to take it off before she used it again. (reminder to myself...get that done when I sign off here)

I did a good job staying away from the snacks last night. I was so tired, I went to bed before 10 pm and slept ALL night. I got up at 5:30. (make note to self.....is there a correlation between my snacking and my inability to sleep) I've decided to journalize my sleep habit and see how it works in the whole big picture of this weight loss.

I've already been to town. I like shopping at Walmart when it isn't busy. I can get my husband to go with me when I shop early. Of course, I'm not sure if that's a good thing, he is always throwing "shop stuff" in the cart.

Our plans are to head north tomorrow to finish getting the rest of our stuff out of the house. We're going to have to wash the walls and clean the carpets to get it ready to sell. I'll sure be glad when that's over.

Mom is still sleeping so I'm going to go fix myself a cup of green tea. I plan on walking again today with mom. Three days in a row...wooo hoooo!!!!

First Walk at the Park

I'm starting the year out right. I didn't procrastinate. I bought my mom a cane the other day so she could go walking with me. We went to check out the park today. It really is nice. It actually has 3 different walkways with varied distances. We took the shortest one and then sat for a few minutes in the gazebo before walking back to the car. We really enjoyed it.

Naturally, mom can't walk as fast as I do. I've decided tomorrow I'll walk by myself in the morning and then take her in the afternoon. That will work out well since she doesn't like going anywhere early in the morning.

I've found one of my Omron Pedometers. I used it today while I was walking but left it in my jacket pocket after I got home. Needless to say, I didn't get an accurate count on my steps today. Tomorrow's a new day....I'll try and remember to put it in my pants pocket instead of my jacket.

Another Year Starting.....Another Year Older

As each new year shuffles in, I become a year older. I wasn't born on the 1st, but pretty close. I reflect on the things I've accomplished in the past year and look ahead to the things I want to do this year.

I've started to journalize my food intake as well as my time spent exercising. Microsoft Works has a nice program for tracking all kinds of things. I just looked at it yesterday and found these journals. Sometimes companies have so much stuff, a person doesn't bother looking at any of it.

I've got to find a new place to go walking. I tried walking the dog and had to turn around and come back home. People here, let their dogs run loose. I use to be a mail carrier and have been bit a few times so I am scared of dogs running at large.

There is a park in town I need to check out. It appears to have a walkway that extends around it. There is still lots to discover in my new town.

I've decided to eliminate snacking after 9pm for the next two weeks. (Wish I liked raw carrots) If I am successful, I plan on moving it up by a half hour after that every two weeks. When I can reach 7 pm with out snacking, I'll be happy. I'm setting realistic goals for myself. I know it is my snacking that is playing havoc with my weight loss. Remembering, each pound is a step towards success.