August 2009 Archives

My LDL is not so hot but...

By Mom-Mia on August 31, 2009 10:15 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
I like the way the scale is moving and it is keeping me motivated. I lost 3.2 lbs this week - for a total of 7.8 lbs in 2 weeks! The feeling of accomplishment is a good one, and a foreign one to me in the area of weight loss. This week's loss is significant because...

- I am now out of the 200's, which unless I'm pregnant with triplets, I hope to never see again.

- Instead of having a goal to lose 67 lbs, it is now in the 50's (59.2 to be exact=).

- I still weigh less than my husband, although he is closing in oh-so fast (I don't know why this bothers me so much.... maybe its a southern thing, as if weighing more than your husband makes you less 'delicate' or something).

Also this week, I have a new source of motivation. A few days ago I received my lab results from my yearly physical. My LDL/bad cholesterol was high at 124. My whole life I have been a "healthy fat person". Many use their health issues to push them to lose weight - I never had that until now. So no longer do I only care about looking hot in heels.

Overall, it was a very good week: one of trying something new by taking zumba (twice), falling off the wagon and getting back on again (twice), and staying focused on the prize - a healthier, thinner mom to 2 energetic little girls. Who happens to look hot in heels.

Keeping friends while keeping my diet

By Mom-Mia on August 30, 2009 10:13 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
I knew that socializing would be a challenge. A huge part of me would prefer to be a hermit in my home until I reach goal. Realistically, I just have to make better choices and keep living.

DH and I are in a dinner club with a group of friends. We meet for dinner and drinks the last Saturday of each month, with each couple taking turns choosing the location. August, of all months, was ours. Before we started our diet, we had arranged this month's Dinner Out at Joe T Garcia's in Ft Worth. Superb Mexican food and excellent margaritas. I wanted to cancel and just explain to everyone why we couldn't make it. DH thought we needed to go - we hadn't been in months, we already planned it, it would be fine. UGH! I decided he was right, and started salivating over the thought of cheese enchiladas. I spoke to my weight loss counselor, told her we were going, and she suggested a big increase in water to flush out the sodium. The fat and calories from one meal wouldn't make us gain weight, but it was the sodium that would make our bodies retain fluid, and pounds. Then DH tells me we should split the chicken fajitas on corn tortillas, pass on the rice and beans and chips. That is not how I roll. If he was going to make me go, I was going to enjoy it. Yes, I was worried that I would get carried away - that I would devour it so that I had enchilada sauce dripping from my hair... not pretty, but I would enjoy it, no question.

So, we met our friends last night - I had a vodka tonic, which I've been told is what you should drink if you're going to drink while dieting. I squeezed lime in it and tried to pretend it was a 500 calorie margarita. DH had water but split the enchilada dinner with me! It was delicious. We ate slowly and savored the entire meal. It was just enough that we were both satisfied but not stuffed, and even left a little on our plates. Our friends were supportive and understanding and there was no pressure to order more drinks or dessert. It was a really nice time and I am glad we went.

This morning, the scale did not punish me, not yet anyway. BUT... I went off plan again! My defenses were down, and I ate 3 bites of my daughter's french toast. The effects of last night's meal are still lingering into today - that was the strongest sugar craving I've had since being on the plan! I just popped those 3 bites into my mouth like they were owed to me. Darn it, I knew that once I took the first forbidden bite, it would be easier to do it the second time. If it happens a third time today, I'm in big trouble. So starting right now, I am re-committing myself to NO MORE CHEAT BITES for this week.

Mom-Mia Zumbas

By Mom-Mia on August 26, 2009 10:04 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
I don't like to exercise, in fact I'd rather clean the bathrooms than "exercise". I used to work out quite a bit and liked how I felt after, but getting to the gym was like pulling teeth. I wish I could be one of those people who genuinely likes to work out, so I'm working on my work-out attitude.

I weighed again today and am now down 6 lbs. I actually have a little bit of energy now and decided to test it out at the Y. I've heard some of my girlfriends talk about 'zumba' so I went to my first class this morning. I've been to the 'streetbeat' class which is a hip-hop dance class - lots of fun - so I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Holy cow - what a workout!!! Zumba is very fast-paced, latin-styled dancing. Lots of hip shaking and gyrating and fast foot movements. I was ready to pass out half-way through but kept trudging along. My legs and feet had a very hard time keeping up with the pace, but they sure tried hard! When class was over, I felt great... light-headed and slightly nauseous physically, but psychologically I was pumped and felt I achieved something. The tiny dancer inside me is ready to bust out of this fat-suit. I'm going back on Friday to help her.

Mom-Mia joins the Mias

By Mom-Mia on August 17, 2009 10:01 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

I started Slim 4 Life on Sunday, Aug 16.... with my husband! I'm so glad he's doing this with me... an uphill climb can actually be enjoyable with the right company.
The first 3 days on the program consisted of a carb/sugar cleanse... high protein/low carb foods. Then on day 4, the plan really starts. Some carbs are added back into the diet and portion size comes into play. Days 2-6 I had a horrible headache. My doc, whom I saw on Day 6, said this was to be expected since I was drastically changing my diet, but that it should subside within a week. I took 2 advil that night and haven't had a headache since. I am a coffee addict so I'm certain that cutting down to 2 cups a day was a contributor. Also, the first few days I was HOT. My body felt like it was burning from the inside out. I imagined that it was my fat melting and loved every minute of it!
 
With the headaches gone, the only other negative side effect has been a decrease in energy level that comes and goes, but truthfully, I didn't have much energy to begin with.
 
On the positive end, I love that we are eating healthier! What we now put into our bodies are foods that are good for us, not just foods that taste good to us. Makes me feel like a better mom. I want my 2 girls to grow up knowing how to feed their bodies and how to make good food choices, even though there may be better tasting food out there.
 
I also like how this has been more manageable than I expected and I do not feel hungry if I space out my meals and eat about every 3 hours.
 
Social events are a concern for me. Once a month, I have dinner and drinks with girlfriends. This month was Italian and it was Wednesday night, Day 4. I wanted to see everyone so I went late, hoping to catch them after they ate. I stayed long enough for a large glass of water and a lot of laughs - but no pasta and no booze! I can't usually be trusted to go out this early in the game but I just knew I could do it.
 
My cravings usually get the best of me. Not this week. This morning my girls wanted a back-to-school breakfast of chocolate chip pancakes, my favorite. I whipped them up for the kids but didn't eat one. Not even a lick or a bite from what they didn't finish! I feel empowered. I've never gone this long without at least one mouthful of something sinful. The biggest thing that motivates me from taking that first bite is understanding myself and knowing that once I do, the next time it will be easier, and the time after that... its all over with.
 
Today I am actually on day 9 and weighed in with a 4.6 lb loss for my first week. I am very happy that the scale moved in the right direction but disappointed it wasn't more. Usually the first week is an easy breezy 5-6 lbs so I expected at least that much. A BIG challenge for me will be how to deal with that disappointment going forward. How will I deal with the disappointment when I work this hard and only lose one pound? Or nothing? I know this will happen. It always does. But this time I will be prepared. And not give up.
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