Getting there....(170 lbs)

Well...I think I did okay on sodium intake. It was that dang pizza at the end of the day..I only had one piece though....and I was watching my salt all day..so I was right at my 2300 mgs. Today....I want to continue to do the same as I don't like being this big. I already gave away all my "real fat" clothes..and so I am limited to what I can wear right now. Yuck!

Anywho.....will keep you posted!

Wii Fit--I need it! (172 lbs)

I know! I gained some weight and I haven't journaled in awhile. Well...I bought the wii fit 5 weeks ago and have been on it for 30 minutes daily ever since. I also noticed that I eat way too much salt..so I am on a kick to lower my sodium as well.

I am starting today to be strict. No more than 2300 mg of sodium a day for me...that is a promise. I will keep you updated on my progress! I am tired of being a chubster!

Talk soon!

Been awhile....(162 lbs)

Sorry..it's been awhile. Yikes. Since then..I have realized that I am definitely gluten intolerant. It's not a HUGE deal if I eat gluten. The side effects I notice is definite water retention. I will gain 5 lbs instantly and I can definitely feel it. When I didn't know this...it made me irritable...but it helps to know what's going on with your body.

So..there are times I will cheat and have gluten..in which I did over the weekend. And I gained the infamous 5 lbs..not sure why 5 lbs..but that's the magic number. But..the next day..I thought I would have this rice bowl..which had a little soy in it. Wasn't sure if a little soy sauce would create an issue..well it did. I believe soy sauce is the biggest culprit. When I think back in the day....any time I had soy sauce..I would bloat up significantly. Soy sauce contains wheat. I wonder if it's a mix of soy and wheat that gets me. I know my daughter gets eczema whenever she eats soy. Hmm...something to think about.

Anywho...I have been slack-a-lackin on eating less. I was doing 20 mins of exercise for awhile and doing pretty good..but I slack-a-lack'd on that too. Stupid...since I can totally tell the difference. So I am back on it again.

Well..I will write more often....it motivates me. Even if no one is reading this. ha ha.

Until then....

It's been awhile! (160 lbs)

Hi there. It's been awhile..my apologies. I really wasn't sure if anyone was reading my posts quite yet and my weight was fluctuating up and down. I stopped eating gluten and was very excited that I was losing weight. But then it stopped. I noticed ways to eat gluten free and it wasn't all healthy. Kinda like when I was eating low carb. When I stuck to the basic foods..I lost weight. BUT...when I found out cheats....the weight stopped.

SO...I am on track again. I have been exercising 20 minutes a day for the past 3 weeks. Been eating healthier..way healthier. Got into geocaching..which is fun for the whole family. :)

I have also noticed something and I wanted to do an experiment. Maybe I am just sensitive...but I live in a nice city..but the moms can be pretty snotty. I am not kidding either. I am starting to really hate it here at times. I decided to experiment. My theory is...if I get back into my size 5 jeans...I bet the snotty moms will be nice to me. BUT....I don't care to make friends. I am just tired of the stuck up attitudes around here. SIGH.

Well..wish me luck. I am 100% into this "experiment" . Will keep you posted on how it all goes.

See ya!

Hi! Back to the routine! (159 lbs)

Okay....sorry I haven't been bloggin'. Busy going everywhere..but now that the holidays and other stuff is done.....I am back on track.

So...I have stayed gluten free no problem. Portion control is, of course, a challenge. Especially if I am drinking wine. That's the biggest problem..since it makes me crave and then I eat before going to bed. So...my husband and I thought of a plan. No eating after dinner.....when drinking wine. If we should do so...then no wine night the next planned night. Since we enjoy our wine....we don't want to ruin the next time...so we have been doing good so far. I have lost the 5 lbs that I gained from overeating...and so has he.

Too bad chocolate and peanut brittle are not gluten free. Ha! But the majority of the candy is gone now...so that's good.

Anywho....chat later!

Finally (158.5 lbs)

Okay.....so we got a Wii the other day and I have been playing with it since! So now I am sore! So exercise plus I have been busy running around yesterday so I didn't eat as much as I normally do....got the weightloss going again.

But again..since I feel that I should start taking care of myself before I end up on medication for high blood pressure or cholesterol....I really haven't had the wants to "cheat"...even with the lack of weightloss lately. I just don't want to. I feel better eating this way. I don't have the emotional ups and downs and my energy levels are great!

Anywho.....until then..

No weight loss...but keeping on this! (160 lbs)

I don't understand the lack of weightloss. I am frustrated..but I want to continue this journey because I do feel 100% better. I am not sure if it makes you smart of not..but I do feel more alert these days.

I have to admit...it's very difficult to avoid salt. It's everywhere. It's not so bad if you are home....as long as you eat fresh foods, rice, etc. I think...not sure...but I think the only thing keeping me from losing weight is still portion control. I have been eating 3-4 meals a day these days. And....here I thought...if they are healthy meals.....that should be okay. Well....I suppose it is if I want to maintain this weight...as I haven't been gaining any..and I have been eating alot. But I am going to have to cut my portions down alot.

I didn't realize that salt (like sugar) is a HUGE appetite stimulant. That alone keeps me from wanting to grab the salt shaker. I have been using Mrs. Dash-sodium free salt on my food.

Well....hopefully my next post will show something more exciting!

Until then....