What did I do today??

Every Saturday morning for the last 10 months I have gotten myself out of bed at 6:05 am and driven myself to Weight Watchers (with a quick stop at Starbucks on the way!!). I then get home about 7:45 am, just as my daughter finishes her breakfast.

Today, when I got home I sat down to tell my daughter what I did this morning. This is what I said,

"Trinity, you know what mommy did today"
Her answer (humorous): "You went to the store and bought food" (I did do that too, after WW!)
My response: "I became a healthy woman for you"

That is what I have spent 10 months doing and what I will continue to do. I became a healthy woman for my child. I want to be a healthy example to her.

LIFETIME!!!

Wow! That is all I can say, WOW!

Remember when I cried in the dressing room? Now I have cried in front of the Weight Watchers receptionist! When she wrote down that 136 in Week 6, my eyes instantly started to water. I could not believe it. I had done it. Almost 10 months to the day from my first WW meeting. I have lost 40lbs. My daughter does not even weigh 40lbs!!!

From the day in July 2006 when I decided I needed to be healthy for myself and my family, I have lost almost exaclty 60lbs.

I now can attend WW meetings for free and have a very cool Lifetime Membership card to carry with me. I will carry that card proudly everyday. I will attend meetings proudly every week, to keep me on track and stay a healthy person.

The FitFlop

I was walking by Lady Foot Locker the other day and saw this great thing in the window, some very cute thongs, they were white with pink straps. They were on a pair of very long, lean legs, and the woman had on pink boy cut panties. Then, I started to read the poster and look at the product. Then I came home and did an online google search and came across The FitFlop and decided to Google more and look for reviews. I found some great reviews.

What is The FitFlop you might ask? Good question! It is supposed to help build muscle in your legs and core. The salesman at Lady Foot Locker said it would even help my posture over time. Below is a move from The FitFlop website showing how they work.

I went back and decided to try on a pair and maybe give them a shot. The reviews were good and I thought "Why not??" If nothing else, I had a cute pair of thongs for the summer! I tried them on, and they were very comfortable. Yes, I bought them!

To use:

The salesman at Lady Foot Locker said to start with one hour a day, because he said you will feel it and feel like you had a hard workout and be sore. Then, he suggested 2 hours a day, 3 days a week once you are used to them.

I am going to walk around the mall a bit this evening, wearing them for the first time. I will update you on how I like them.

Are you whistling at me?????

All my life I have had friends that have been looked at and whistled at. While I know it is not all that flattering, I have always wished it were me being whistled at. Well, last week and again today I was honked at and got hoots and hollars from 20-something year old males as they drove by. Yeah, while not exactly the best age group, but it still gave me inspiration! For the first time in a long time I felt very sexy and attractive.

Maintenance: Week Five

This past Saturday I had my week 5 weigh in for maintenance. As long I am not 2lbs over my goal weight next Saturday I will officially be a Lifetime Member of Weight Watchers. I will be an "after"!!!

Challenges of Maintenance

Wow, this is when all you have learned really tests you. I have struggled a little and at some points think I don't need to worry about my points anymore. Then I kick myself in the butt and remind myself why I am doing this.

At first I wanted to still loose, so went down a point as the point quiz online suggested. So, I was to 19 points. Then after much consideration and reading some other stories of maintenance I decided I needed to really use these six weeks to learn to maintain my new weight. Then, maybe in a few months I can loose more if I want.

I have also started exercising again since getting sick. I have been jogging, and I must say, I love it! It is sure easier to jog when you aren't lugging around 60 extra lbs! I hope to continue to improve my exercise routine and tone my new body. I think my desire to loose more is some of the fat pockets I still have, but I think the exercise could fix that.

So, I am now allowed 23 points. That has added a new challenge in my head. I feel like that is a lot and I am worried about eating enough. I need to plan a little more, to ensure I am eating good, while also getting my points, and not adding 'bad' points!

WI

I stayed steady!!

I missed my first weigh in after reaching my goal because I was away for work. I weighed in this morning and I was right now! No gain and no loss. I thought for sure I had gained.