Week 2...no change

No change for the current week. A little disappointed, but it's not a gain!

What I did right....I ate within my points and barely touched flex. I proved to myself that I can spend an entire day out and eating at restaraunts and still stay within my points range. I didn't pig out during the weekend and then have to make up for it during the week.

What I need to work on....water...still!!! I slacked in the naptime wiifit routine...will add that back in at least 3 days next week! (However, I had more activity points this week than last!)

Meal Planning

Well, I've finally had a minute to sit down and plan the week's meals. Man, we're going to be bbbbuuusssyyyy!! I've been debating when I should run and get groceries, but don't really want to. We have enough food, I'm going to make do!!!

Monday- Ranch Chicken salad on All Bran crackers
Turkey Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich

Tuesday - Baked Potato Skins with Creamy Spinach and Turkey Bacon
Taco Tuesday!!!!

Wednesday - not sure...DS has a Dr. Appt in Rochester...will probably eat out for both meals, but I am armed with the knowledge about how to make healthy choices!!!

Thursday - Lean Pocket
Chicken Pot Pie

Friday - still thinking!!!!

I am really hungry for the Britta's shrimp and vegetable rice, so I might need to make that one day during rest to reheat for supper. I need to pick up a few ingredients, but otherwise have everything on hand. I am hoping to go camping on the weekend.

I bought 3 different cookbooks today. I am anxious to look them over and find new, exciting recipes. I have plenty of ideas already on hand. My menu this week has a few more holes in it than last week. I hope that I'm not allowing myself too much freedom!!!

Week One....down 2.5 pounds

A great weight loss this week!!! What did I do right....long walks with my current sponsor an planning my meals!!! It helped so much to have an excercise buddy and time just flew by! I loved trying new recipes! I am usually a little reluctant to try new recipes, excepially when I am being conscious of my eating because I don't want to "waste" my calories. I liked everything I tried and will make everthing again...some more regularily than others, but all were good!!!

What do I need to continue to work on...water! I know how important it is and need to be drinking more. I know it will help my body lose and flush out toxins....now I just need to apply that knowledge!!!

So, that brings my total weight loss to date of 22.5 pounds!!!

Feeling Awesome!!!

I really have had the best week! I have planned for success and it worked!! I really think that meal planning has helped me stay focused! The weather has also been perfect...not too hot or too cold and a gentle breeze without the humidity. I have enjoyed having a walking buddy. It makes the time go by so much faster. Did I mention I'm feeling good!?!

On a sad note....I have been borrowing my friends' treadmill for almost a few years and have been using it pretty religiously since November. Well, she said she was ready to have it returned. :( I told Tim that he had to buy me a new treadmill and he thought an elliptical would be better. I would like to try one out first, but hope I will love it. I really do!! I'm going to try Britta's first as I don't need a piece of equipment sitting around that I won't use! Guess I'll have to start shopping around!

Changing My Mind...Again

I have decided that I am going to stop focusing on all that I need to lose and start celebrating my accomplishments! I have changed back to even 5 pound increments (even though I will be short of onderland!) I have lost 20 pounds already! I am proud of that! I think I get so overwhelmed on all that I have to do, I forget about all I have done!!!

But....breaking it up into 5 pounds at a time seems so much more attainable than those LARGE numbers!!!

On one of the many websites I look at, one gal wore a necklace and with each loss, she changed the number beads on her necklace to show her current loss. I think that is awesome and may look into doing a bracelet like that. A continual reminder of her accomplishment!!!Another did a sticker chart and for each pound, she put a sticker over that number....until she reaches her ultimate goal.

Have any other ideas for me...feel free to share!!

Meal Planning

I planned lunch and supper meals for all of next week and made out a grocery list. This should help me a TON!!! I found a ton of new recipes that I can't wait to try!!! I will post recipes and reviews each day!

Monday - Ranch Chicken salad
Doritos casserole

Tuesday - (Leftovers- I know I will LOVE the Doritos casserole!!!)
Individual Meatloafs, potato and veggies

Wednesday - Flat out bread pizzas
Baked chimichangas

Thursday - Southwest Eggrolls
Crockpot Pork Chops and potatoes

Friday - Baked Monte Cristo sandwich
Crockpot Southwest Chicken

I am also going to make carmel apple salad and baked cinnamon apple chips for snacks.

But the question is...can I make it a week without Britta's Szechwan Shrimp and Vegetable Fried Rice????? I love that stuff!!!

I am quite honored

to have so many people volunteer to support me with my weight loss journey. Here is a list so far....

0-20 Mindy with the support of her daycare provider friends!

20-25 Britta

25-30 Lark and Escape

30-35 Kim's Kiddos and Jill

35-40 Jenny and Denise

40-45 Heidi

Wow! It seems so easy when you break it down like that!!!!

"My" BIG Idea

I am sooo putting myself out there with this one! Here's the idea...I am looking for someone to sponsor my weightloss. I'm not looking for money! I'm looking for motivation, encouragement and time!

Here are some answers to questions you may have....

How does this work? You sign up for a 5 pound block. I then will let you know when your 5 pound block is coming up and you will be my coach and motivator for those 5 pounds!

How much weight do I need to lose? I need to lose close to 100 pounds, but would like sponsors to get me at least to onederland....25 pounds! That should give me a good idea if this is something worth continuing.

How will you know I'm commited? I have been active on the diet board since November. I have had my struggles, but have been continued to fight the good fight! I will keep a blog current (I have created one in the past, but haven't kept it current and this would be an awesome way for me to share my journey!!!As you can see....this is my new one!)

What's in it for me? Well, knowing you helped someone lose weight in a healthy way! I am anxious to help you accomplish your goals! (Oh, and I'm sure there will be rewards for my sponsors as well!!!)

Thank you for considering my proposal!!!