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I have vowed to take this more seriously….haven’t been doing all of  the exercises, which I know is much needed to realize my goal. I always have these good intentions, and then plenty of excuses for not achieving. This week I WILL DO MY EXERCISE. This past week I lost 3 # and I feel very proud for that. I couldn’t help but think to myself…..imagine what I could have lost if I had done the exercise??? I could be like some of those Biggest Loser contestants and pull off some BIG #’s. Now that would be cool. The water intake needs to increase too. I am getting better!!

Looking forward to cheering  the WildCats to victory. My goal for the week: being accountable to myself and my team, cheering on my team members, applauding everyones successes, oh yea….cant forget about ANJ & KAMA and their  competition for the week…..voted for ANJ, but always cheering both Lady Cats on.  Take care all! 

Hey Buddies!!! I havent been on much in the past few days! Missed you all!  What a week I have had! Filled with stress, and craziness! I have a new boss that came to “visit” this week-so that was fun. It actually went good, but you know how you stress over things like that. I have been sooo tired in the evenings, and by the time I could actually get on the computer-all I could think about was SLEEP!!! I am happy to report that through all of the stress this week, I didnt get off course. In the past I would have. I would have pacified myself from the stress by eating foods I should NOT eat!! Maybe I am starting to relearn that behavior!! Wouldnt that be cool???  I did not do the exercises I had planned, however. I wasnt sure what kind of results I would see this morning for my weigh in….but I am happy to report that I lost 3 more pounds!! Just imagine what kind of number I could have had if I had done the exercise!!?? WOW! Need to be more committed. I have been working out with my hand weights, and can easily find time to fit that in my day.

Hope all have had a good week, and looking forward to a relaxing weekend. I decided to take a 3 day weekend, so I am home today. Not much relaxing here though….need to do some much needed organization at my house.   Take care buddies and I will see ya in the forums!!

I am sooo thankful to have lost a total of 7#!!! I am now looking forward to the next 5#. It works better for me to take it in increments. If I say I have to loose 100# that is just to far out. It’s like no way can I loose that much weight! It’s just mind trickery-but hey whatever works, right?? Of course I am one of those people that is always looking for the quick way to make it happen. I think that is why the 5# rule works well for me. So far so good. I have stayed true to the eating plan-need to devote more exercise time though. I would like to add here that I am so thankful for my buddies and my team. You all inspire me and motivate me. It’s my team that keeps me on track everyday. Hooray for Buddies!

Hope everyone out there has a wonderful & focused week!!

I am still feeling motivated….encouraged, however today I caught a glimpse of myself  in a full length mirror-yikes! Some how it made me feel discouraged. I am not sure why, as that should be a motivator. I will make it a motivator-I have to. I think I am just tired, stressed, and PMS is looming-what a combo. On a postive note…went to Kmart after work today and resisted buying Halloween candy. In the past I would have bought a couple bags because “well it’s getting close to Halloween!” Yea, that candy would have never seen Halloween! That is the kinda girl I used to be. A gluten!! LOL! I have even resisted the candy jar someone at work is sooo proudly sharing with the office (chocolate). I look at the jar every time I walk by.  :(

I have to retrain my thinking. I want to be healthy. I have to remind myself of this everyday at this point. Every day until it becomes habit. A cool thing is that when I wake in the morning, I feel really good-mentally. I think it is because I have taken control and I am doing something about the weight. I would feel sooooo bad if I fell off the wagon, and yet, knowing this,  I fear I will.  It’s like I am afraid “fat renee” will take over at some point!! LOL! 

I have made up my mind that I will take this 5# at a time and celebrate (by jumping up and down!). I know the changes I have made this far have been very beneficial to my health. I will not let that full length mirror get the best of me. I will resist temptation. I must.

Hope everyone is doing good out there and having a good week. Looking forward to Friday weigh in!! 

I have made it through my 2nd weekend without giving in to temptation! This is a big deal for me. I have remained focused and dedicated to this change. I know I have to do this. I am soooo ready to live. I have really let my extra weight put me in the sidelines. I am not really sure what got me to the place I am in, and wonder: through this journey will I figure it out? I remember watching one of Oprah’s shows about weight issues, and she said when you are overweight you have to figure out what is “eating you”. I don’t know for myself. I think it is a bunch of things. I know that I am a stress eater. I think I eat for other reasons too (used to-hope I never go back). I gave up on myself. Resigned myself to the fact…”Well I am fat, so I dont need to get that cute haircut or those cute clothes”. I just didn’t want to be noticed. Still don’t, but long for the day when I regain my self confidence. The extra pounds have really impacted my life. I am afraid if I don’t take this control my health will be next. I think this is what has spurred me on. In the past I would diet so that I would look good. I still want to look good, but my health is something I am taking in to consideration this time. I am ready to get back in the game, and with my buddies on my side I bet I will be successful.

This week I WILL increase water intake. I haven’t been drinking any!!! Just coffee and tea. I will also get moving and stick to my goal!! I hope the scale continues to move in the right direction. We shall see on Friday!!

BTW: I have been hiding behind an apple. This week I will post my own picture (with the help of my 13 yr old daughter-lol). I feel comfortable and ready to do this.

 Take care buddies, hope everyone has a great week!

~Renee

Well here I am entering week 2. I have to say, so far this has been soooo easy. I am afraid I will jinx myself by saying this! I will add that my true test is comming up.  Of course I am referring to that lovely “time of the month”! :(   This has always been when I could eat my own weight in sweets, and mainly CHOCOLATE!! My old (and very former) habits would be to just go right ahead and munch candy bars in wild abandonment- Without even thinking about what I was doing to my body or health. If anyone has any tips on getting through this monthly craving, please share!! At this point I DO NOT want to sabatoge the good work I have done. I just have to remember why I started this change…

Hope all have had a good Monday with continued success!!!!! 

Yea!! One full week under my “belt” of staying on track with the “diet”!!!! I feel great about it. I did not do any real activity to help burn some fat, but have a plan for October to get in gear. I joined in with ”October-Commit to Get Fit” group, started by Isabelle. I think it is a great idea.  I have to add here that I was more active this weekend than usual. I just feel good about getting a plan together and reclaiming control over my life. I really hope that I can stick to this. A positive note….My Dad started dieting and has lost 12#!! I just found this out yesterday-I didn’t even know he was on a diet. I am sooo happy for him. This info has fueled my own weight loss plan.  As I posted earlier, I did not start the sacred heart diet this past week. I am going to try it this week-just need to plan better so I have the ingredients to make the soup. Here is to a great week & success to all.