First Milestone!

Hello last week of February. Where is this year going? I don't know, but even with the downs that have been experienced so far, I am staying positive. This is going to be a GREAT year. On to my weekly Weigh-In - the scale said MINUS 20. Hooray!!! 20 more to go, and then it is just maintaining.

Rough Week...

Hey followers,

This week has been rough all around. Only a 2 pound weight loss. But, I do not feel bad. I still feel accomplished. I still lost 2 pounds with going to a pizza buffet place, baking birthday cake for Malakai's birthday and awaiting the BK announcement of my place of employment. (Which was today) It is a sad day for TONS of booksellers who LOVE Borders. I am fortunate that my store was not one of the 200 stores that are set to close. I feel as I hit the month mark of dieting, I was getting  bored of what was in my pantry.

Lucky me, I have awesome friends who are super supportive and are giving me GREAT ideas and treats. Samantha ordered me (and her) Vitatops since they are unavailable here. And I have to tell you - AMAZING! (Especially for 1 whole point)  I will keep these in my freezer on a regular. And the recipes folks have shared has re-ignited my excitement to cook and continue to my weight loss goal. (And my lifestyle change)

I am excited for the warm weather that has begun. I will bust out the double stroller and get going! :) All the chaos has ended, so I will blog more now! (Of course, until Superman's 1st birthday in a month, LOL. The life of a Momma NEVER stops) Hungry Girl announced book signings and BIG SHOCK, nowhere near Mississippi. BOO!!!

Until next time,

17 pounds lighter and feeling a TON better! <3

3 pairs of jeans...

So this blog started with a pair of jeans. A pair of jeans that I purchased and wore 4 1/2 years ago before I moved to Mississippi, and before I had kid #2 and #3. Well, it turns out I own 3 pairs of jeans like this pair...

I promise to blog more frequently, but it has been about 3 weeks, and I have shed 15 pounds. How? Weight Watchers mostly... I am counting points - and making better choices. And my co-workers for the most part have been AMAZING.

So, progress with the jeans... I am fitting into 2 of the 3 pairs of jeans that have been collecting dust in my closet. Now, this final pair is going to take some work, and possibly another 15 pounds. But, hitting that 15 pound mark was AMAZING! Every time I hit a rough patch, or think I just can't do this anymore, I hit another milestone. I feel better, and I enjoy finding alternatives to cooking the things I love! Hungry Girl has been a savior to this process. And my friend, Samantha (who just had my Goddaughter, Astrid 7 weeks ago) is along for the journey and enjoying it too!

I will conquer this last pair of jeans if it is ALL that I do. I want to lose another 20 pounds, and I will be at my goal weight. But for now, we are going 5 pounds at a time. When I hit Disneyworld this summer - I wanna rock some cute jean shorts! (And I will) As soon as this 20 - 30 degree weather decides to leave, me and the outdoors are going to become BFF'S! Until next time, which will be sooner than later...

SIDENOTE: Samantha ordered Vitatops which are only 1 point per tasty treat and I am EXCITED!!! <3

The start...

I don't diet. This is not something that I do. For those who know (and love me) - know that I am a picky, picky person. But, one thing is true - I LOVE FOOD! With that being said, I have birthed 3 kids in the last 5 years or so, and do not have the same girlish figure that I once maintained. (Laugh out loud)  I have never had that figure, nor have I cared much. This blog is not about my ability to diet without dieting, but I am sure this will be a topic for quite some time. :)

I started counting points last week, and it has been interesting to say the least. I am trying to get myself into a different mind frame when it comes to eating. I still want to enjoy it as much as I always have. But, I want to enjoy it and get back into my San Diego jeans.

Having lived in Mississippi, I only still own 1 pair of jeans that I owned while living in San Diego. Why I held on to these - I will never understand. Mississippi is the home of "We will fry ANYTHING just to fry it." And here I am holding on to some jeans that once occupied me, before I was occupied by 3 children. So, welcome to my journey. My starting weight will be referred to as "X" And so far, one week into this I am X minus 5. So that is my motivation. It can be done, and it will be done.

As for my process, it is mainly based off a WW point system. I am a numbers person, and being able to plug nutritional facts into my phone and count - is easy. I don't have time to meet with a group or join a gym. I have 3 kids. I have a job which requires me to be constantly moving, and my Hubbs and I are going to start working out.

I say I am not dieting because this is a lifestyle change for me. I will not feel guilty if I want cupcakes, which I love. I will just use portion control and common sense to help me reach my goals. And set an example for my kids.

On another note, I am enjoying the Hungry Girl cookbooks and the amazing ideas she comes up with. I have a supportive group of friends/co-workers who are all laughing inside because I am the SNACK QUEEN. And it's OK, I am laughing too! But, I am going to laugh my way back into those jeans. Off to make dinner... Until next time!