Darn it.

Well I was up .6lbs this week...which isn't TOO bad, but still, it's a gain. I'm not really sure why either. I tracked everything, only used about 1/2 my weeklies, and worked out 3x. I'm going to go ahead and blame it on water retention, because I think I had a little bit too much salt this week! That's okay, this is a new week and I feel good about it already!

For those of you who have been reading the message boards, I recently began c25k. I am doing it on M/W/F so I have tomorrow left in week one. I'm finding it to be very hard and tiring, but hey, that's running for ya! I feel great once I'm done, but actually getting through it is tough. Next week the running part increases and I'm really worried about it, but I know that I can slow down if necessary. I purposely didn't sign up for a 5k yet because I want to make sure that I know I can do it first. Anyone else working on c25k?

I've been looking at a lot of people's blogs and progress pics and it is just so inspirational. I have lost a little over 10lbs now and personally, I don't think it's noticable. My coworkers have said that my face looks thinner, but since I look at it everyday in the mirror, I don't really notice! But hey, I'll take any compliments I can get!

I made a WW recipe the other day as an appetizer for my boyfriend and I before dinner. It didn't even taste "diety" and the boyfriend at them all up. Here it is:



Bean and Cheese Nachos (picture from WW website)
*32 item(s) baked low-fat tortilla chips
*1 cup(s) fat-free canned refried beans
*1/2 cup(s) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
*1/4 cup(s) salsa

*Preheat oven to 350ºF. Layer tortilla chips on an ovenproof platter or baking sheet.

*Spread beans evenly over chips and sprinkle with cheese. Bake until beans are hot and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Top with salsa. Yields about 8 chips per serving.

I cut the recipe in half considering there was only 2 of us, and didn't use the salsa. They were still really good though!

So I'll end this post with my plan for this week: continue with c25k, try to limit the sodium, drink tons of water, and not use my weeklies. I know everyone suggests to use them, but I want to see how successful I am without using them for a week. Let's see if I can do it!

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Start Weight: 233.2
Current Weight: 222.4
Goal Weight: 150

Week 1: -5.4
Week 2: -2.4
Week 3: -3.6
Week 4: +0.6

Pants fit great!

Well I am on week 4 now and so far, so good!! My coworkers are starting to notice my weight loss and my pants are fitting more comfortably. I am so glad that I decided to sign up for Weight Watchers, even though my financial situation is tight. The way I am going to feel in the end will more than compensate for what I am spending right now! I am the type of person who needs structure, needs to write things down, and needs the support and encouragement from others. I simply cannot do it on my own, and that's okay!! Some people can and that's great, but weight loss varies from person to person and I have to do what is best for me.

So far, the message boards have been like my bible! I am meeting a lot of nice people, all around my age, and we are all going through the same things. I have written down a bunch of recipes that I am super excited to try, and even made these oatmeal granola muffins that were DELICIOUS! I bought some 2-point bars from my weight watchers meeting and those are so satisfying, I wasn't expecting their food to be so good! If anyone is looking for suggestions, I recommend the chocolate brownie bars...I could eat them all day...and just might....oops!

I was really worried about my weigh in this week because it was my time of the month and my stomach was starting to adjust, so I wasn't hungry at all during the week! I finally felt very satisfied and too full sometimes. There were 2 nights in particular that I was stuffed before going to bed, and still had to eat about 4 more points. So I thought for sure that I was overdoing it and would have gained. But I lost 3.6lbs which is awesome and now I only have .6 left to get to 5%!!!

If anyone is wondering about my workout routine, it's really quite simple. I only go to the gym 3x a week for about 45 minutes. I spend 1/2 an hour on the elliptical (trying to bump it to 45 minutes) and then about 10 minutes or so doing weights for my upper body. I think my body is getting used to it though, so I really need to add some variety. Any suggestions? Also, I live in the city and walk for 15 minutes to work, then back home for 15 minutes. So everyday I am getting in at least 1/2 an hour of walking which is great. I don't have a car so I have to walk everywhere!

I guess that is it for this update, please feel free to add me to your journal! I hope to have more exciting posts in the future....

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Start Weight: 233.2
Current Weight: 221.8
Goal Weight: 150

Week 1: -5.4
Week 2: -2.4
Week 3: -3.6

First Entry

Hello to all my readers! If you do not know me, my name is Lisa, I am 21, and have been overweight my whole life. Two and a half years ago (sophomore year of college) I lost over 70 pounds through LA Weightloss and felt great in the end. I didn't, however, reach my goal. I ended up at 164 pounds and a size 10 pant (which apparently is still overweight for my height!). It's now 2009 and I have gained ALL of it back (and then some...)

So I am in a new city with new people and really want to start a new me! I joined Weight Watchers 2 weeks ago and am already having great success. This journal is going to be a log of my journey as I attempt to reach my goal: 150lbs, size 8 pants. If you couldn't tell from my website, I am currently a 16 (sometimes too tight, yikes!) and am so ready to shed those inches!

I will usually be updating once a week, after weigh-ins which are on Wednesdays. I'll try to include any yummy recipes I've come across, favorite websites, or great new restaurants that I have tried. I'll also keep you readers informed of losses and gains in my weight. Pictures too, I'm not embarrassed!!

So have fun reading, and I hope you like my journal!

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Start Weight: 233.2
Current Weight: 225.4
Goal Weight: 150

Week 1: -5.4
Week 2: -2.4



BYEBYE 233lbs!!