Nice word, sticktoitiveness...not a real word obviously but a good descriptive of something I struggle with daily.
Last night as we were driving home my son asked me what I had for dinner. He had a baseball game at 6:30pm which meant he had to be at the field by 5:30pm to practice, which in turn meant he ate at his dads and I rushed him to his game. I told him, as I was dropping him off, that I would be back after I had something to eat. Thus the reason for his question.
I wasn't exactly "good" about my dinner choice. As I was driving around Pitt Meadows looking for something fast and easy I passed McDonald's, thought about it for a moment and decided it wasn't worth the risk. Continuing on I came across a Vera's Burgers. Better choice? Maybe, but still not great.
Then my issue with sticktoitiveness kicked in and I made an executive decision to go for it! After all I've been really good so far this week, my lunches consisted of lots of vegetables and fruits so all good there. I had 19 points left for the day, I get 26 for the whole day (for anyone who doesn't know this, I'm doing Weight Watchers, they use a point system). 19 is plenty for dinner, normally more than I usually have by the end of the day so I figured Vera's would be fine.
I ordered the Baja Burger, soooooo good! With sweet potato fries and a diet Coke. According to my points calculator my burger was worth 12 points! And damn it sure was!!! The sweet potato fries (for the amount I ate) were 6, again, well worth it. Diet pop of any kind is 0. So when I told my son what I had as we drove, he voiced his concern about my sticking to my plan.
He doesn't quite get how the points work so I explained that and added that I have extra points if needed, 49 extra points. We talked about how I had done WW before and reached my goal, maintained it and achieved life time. He commented that I should have stuck with it back then so I wouldn't have to do it again. Sticktoitiveness. Ya, not so good at that. I love food, I love eating I'm a true hedonist when it comes to all things culinary! But for my son I'll stick to it!
He's concerned that I'll go back to my old habits, thinking I can eat whatever I want. Honestly, I worry about that too. Being aware is half the battle though, knowing your limits is the rest. I've learned that I can't eat whatever I want whenever I want in whatever quantity suits me. I know I will have to "watch" my food choices in order to maintain a healthy weight and I know that I'm going to have to exercise whether I like it or not!
Good ol' sticktoitiveness...I can do it!
Tammy.
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Weeks 6, 7, 8 & 9...a little behind I think.
Oh, and yes my behind is much littler!
Ok, where to start...week 6. Not much of a loss that week, can't really recall why probably fell off the wagon or as seems the cycle my loss is over a two week period not one. It did put me at 13lbs lighter and fitting clothes I haven't warn in a while, so not complaining at all!
Week 7, a decent 2.8lbs gone marking my 15.8lb loss at March 16th a short 49 days from my start on this go round with WW.
Week 8, down 3.8lbs! This was significant because I earned my 10% award from WW a key ring to which I will add a star for 25lbs when achieved and a key for my lifetime achievement. This will be my second full key chain and hopefully my last! I honestly thought, when I started, this was going to be hard. So far I'm surprised at how easy it is. Yes it's work but man is it worth it! Fitting a size 9/10 (says that on the label) skirt I bought in 2006 after I lost the first time was motivation enough to keep going.
Week 9, Easter long weekend! And I totally blew the points at Easter dinner on the Friday before weigh in. UGH! Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how you look at it. There is no WW in Quesnel. I got on my parents scale and I was up 2lbs! YUCK!!!! However in my defence it was food weight not fat because by Tuesday when I got on the scale I was back down and less than my week 8 weight. Undigested food is very heavy, 2.6lbs worth. TMI? Sorry.
This week I've been really good about what I'm eating. Making sure I get all my fruits and veggies in as well as water, a figgin tonne of water! I'm interested to see if I hit my next target, I only need to loose 2lbs to do it but with the way my weight loss cycle has been going I think I might have to wait another week to hit that one. That's ok, I see the light at the end of the tunnel and only having 12lbs to go I'm pleased with my progress thus far.
I didn't take before pictures, I have enough snapshots to show how ummm large I was (was, love that word) when I'm done however I will post an after picture and be plenty proud to do so!
On a side note, on of my co-workers asked me if I was sick because he noticed I was getting thinner. This was a little concerning because although I've been loosing quickly, just over 2lbs a week. I've not been starving myself. I eat all day long! You should see my lunches! I guess it's noticeable! No, for the record I'm not sick! I'm not anorexic, I still eat and keep it all down, I'm not that desperate to loose the weight that I would harm myself. Besides I love food and eating far too much to deprive myself. Ask anyone who's eaten with me...I eat!
Tammy.
Ok, where to start...week 6. Not much of a loss that week, can't really recall why probably fell off the wagon or as seems the cycle my loss is over a two week period not one. It did put me at 13lbs lighter and fitting clothes I haven't warn in a while, so not complaining at all!
Week 7, a decent 2.8lbs gone marking my 15.8lb loss at March 16th a short 49 days from my start on this go round with WW.
Week 8, down 3.8lbs! This was significant because I earned my 10% award from WW a key ring to which I will add a star for 25lbs when achieved and a key for my lifetime achievement. This will be my second full key chain and hopefully my last! I honestly thought, when I started, this was going to be hard. So far I'm surprised at how easy it is. Yes it's work but man is it worth it! Fitting a size 9/10 (says that on the label) skirt I bought in 2006 after I lost the first time was motivation enough to keep going.
Week 9, Easter long weekend! And I totally blew the points at Easter dinner on the Friday before weigh in. UGH! Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how you look at it. There is no WW in Quesnel. I got on my parents scale and I was up 2lbs! YUCK!!!! However in my defence it was food weight not fat because by Tuesday when I got on the scale I was back down and less than my week 8 weight. Undigested food is very heavy, 2.6lbs worth. TMI? Sorry.
This week I've been really good about what I'm eating. Making sure I get all my fruits and veggies in as well as water, a figgin tonne of water! I'm interested to see if I hit my next target, I only need to loose 2lbs to do it but with the way my weight loss cycle has been going I think I might have to wait another week to hit that one. That's ok, I see the light at the end of the tunnel and only having 12lbs to go I'm pleased with my progress thus far.
I didn't take before pictures, I have enough snapshots to show how ummm large I was (was, love that word) when I'm done however I will post an after picture and be plenty proud to do so!
On a side note, on of my co-workers asked me if I was sick because he noticed I was getting thinner. This was a little concerning because although I've been loosing quickly, just over 2lbs a week. I've not been starving myself. I eat all day long! You should see my lunches! I guess it's noticeable! No, for the record I'm not sick! I'm not anorexic, I still eat and keep it all down, I'm not that desperate to loose the weight that I would harm myself. Besides I love food and eating far too much to deprive myself. Ask anyone who's eaten with me...I eat!
Tammy.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Inspiration
I came across a video this morning on facebook. It was posted by a friend from high school (thanks Kim) and it has inspired me to get off my ass and stop feeling sorry for myself. My cousin said it best after viewing the shared video, and I quote "Wow amazing. I now know I am responsible for my own limitations in life."
The video and her words made me realise that I AM my own worst enemy, we all are. I've been feeling really down lately and a lot has to do with not feeling happy with my appearance. Granted I don't have the health issues this guy overcame but with my messed up back it's only a matter of time and I'm quickly headed in that direction.
I realise that the whole point of Spilt Milk was to help others. Truthfully though how could I possibly help anyone feeling the way I do about myself? That's just impossible. So for the time being, Spilt Milk will be my forum for chronicling my transformation and with that hope to inspire those of you kind enough to read my posts as much as this man, and my very smart cousin have inspired me.
To see what I'm referring to please watch this video here and report back if you are not in the least bit inspired to get off your butt and do something to improve your life. I promise you will thank yourself for making the decision to be a better you. I know I have a battle ahead of me but I also know that I can do it. I've done it once already and I know exactly what it takes. It takes me not feeling sorry for myself, it takes me not procrastinating about it and it takes me being tired of being a fraction of the person I am meant to be.
Here's your challenge, share or keep it personal. Make the decision to make a change in your life and then DO IT!!!! Get off your ass, stop feeling sorry for yourself and just DO IT! I do want to add however, if you are in a place that paralyzes you from making changes, get help. My telling you to get off your ass is of no benefit if you are not in the right mind set to do this with a healthy attitude.
So for now, I'll say. GOOD LUCK to all of you out there who accept this challenge and I look forward to seeing not only my progress but yours as well.
Tammy.
The video and her words made me realise that I AM my own worst enemy, we all are. I've been feeling really down lately and a lot has to do with not feeling happy with my appearance. Granted I don't have the health issues this guy overcame but with my messed up back it's only a matter of time and I'm quickly headed in that direction.
I realise that the whole point of Spilt Milk was to help others. Truthfully though how could I possibly help anyone feeling the way I do about myself? That's just impossible. So for the time being, Spilt Milk will be my forum for chronicling my transformation and with that hope to inspire those of you kind enough to read my posts as much as this man, and my very smart cousin have inspired me.
To see what I'm referring to please watch this video here and report back if you are not in the least bit inspired to get off your butt and do something to improve your life. I promise you will thank yourself for making the decision to be a better you. I know I have a battle ahead of me but I also know that I can do it. I've done it once already and I know exactly what it takes. It takes me not feeling sorry for myself, it takes me not procrastinating about it and it takes me being tired of being a fraction of the person I am meant to be.
Here's your challenge, share or keep it personal. Make the decision to make a change in your life and then DO IT!!!! Get off your ass, stop feeling sorry for yourself and just DO IT! I do want to add however, if you are in a place that paralyzes you from making changes, get help. My telling you to get off your ass is of no benefit if you are not in the right mind set to do this with a healthy attitude.
So for now, I'll say. GOOD LUCK to all of you out there who accept this challenge and I look forward to seeing not only my progress but yours as well.
Tammy.
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