For the second year in a row, we've had a major storm a few days before Halloween. Last year, we had a Nor'easter dump about a foot of snow on us. The one and only snow day that was used was on Halloween. This year, a huge hurricane/nor'easter came roaring through yesterday. We were on the eastern side of it, so we "just" got high winds and the Hudson flooded, worse than it's ever flooded, the low lying areas. Since we are about 200 feet higher than the Hudson, we weren't affected, but NYC was swamped. We did get a lot of very high winds and lost power for a few hours. And schools have been closed for the past 2 days. Our school board, in their infinite wisdom, only built 4 emergency days into the calendar. Well, we only used one last year. . . yeah, we live in New York. Last winter was a freak winter. Let's just say, it's only half way through fall, and we've already burned through 2 emergency days. But that is one of the few advantages of being a sub, I don't have to be there if we don't have a spring break!
Okay, enough about the weather. Last Friday, I weighed in at 190 - even. That means that I've lost 60, yes SIXTY pounds, since last July. Granted, I still have a long way to go, but in 10 pounds, I will no longer be obese! How exciting is that?? My knees are really giving me issues, and I can't imagine how bad they would be if I hadn't lost this weight. It's also nice to be able to walk into a store and buy clothing in the REGULAR sizes. Yes, I have to try everything on, but still, REGULAR sizes.
So, we survived the Frankenstorm of 2012. I hope everyone else in it's path fared as well. Oh yeah, Happy Halloween!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Saturday, October 13, 2012
191.4
The scale keeps going in the right direction! Even though my knees are really killing me right now. The weather is changing, and I don't think it helps my arthritis at all! I'm earning about 16 activity points a week, and I'm sure that is helping. I can officially say that I haven't been this low since before my youngest was born. Yep, over 20 years ago.
We decided to go to Florida to spend Christmas with Mom. She's doing okay and trying to clean stuff out and decide if she wants to stay in Florida or move back north. So, we'll go down to get out of the cold and spend some time with her. The whole family is going, so it will be a much warmer Christmas than if we were home. The problem is that I don't know what to tell anyone to get me for Christmas. We draw names in Hubby's family. On my side, only the kids get something, but still. I don't know what to put on my list for whoever got my name, and I certainly don't know what to tell my family. I don't really want anything, since clothing is out, who knows what size? And if I want something, I can just go get it. I think I'm going to tell the in-laws to make a donation to one of my "causes" for my gift. It's easy, and I will definitely appreciate it!
Oh well, it's not even Halloween yet, and I've already got the flight booked for Christmas. Still have to get a car, but that's not too hard. And I have to find out what and when the oldest will be making the trip south, since we told her that we'll pick her up at the airport.
Otherwise, it's cold out, but at least it was sunny today. Went to the gym with Hubby, and had leftovers for dinner. Good day.
We decided to go to Florida to spend Christmas with Mom. She's doing okay and trying to clean stuff out and decide if she wants to stay in Florida or move back north. So, we'll go down to get out of the cold and spend some time with her. The whole family is going, so it will be a much warmer Christmas than if we were home. The problem is that I don't know what to tell anyone to get me for Christmas. We draw names in Hubby's family. On my side, only the kids get something, but still. I don't know what to put on my list for whoever got my name, and I certainly don't know what to tell my family. I don't really want anything, since clothing is out, who knows what size? And if I want something, I can just go get it. I think I'm going to tell the in-laws to make a donation to one of my "causes" for my gift. It's easy, and I will definitely appreciate it!
Oh well, it's not even Halloween yet, and I've already got the flight booked for Christmas. Still have to get a car, but that's not too hard. And I have to find out what and when the oldest will be making the trip south, since we told her that we'll pick her up at the airport.
Otherwise, it's cold out, but at least it was sunny today. Went to the gym with Hubby, and had leftovers for dinner. Good day.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Going in the right direction
193.2, which is the lowest I've been since I had my kids! My "babies" are 23 and almost 20, so that is no excuse anymore. It has really helped that Hubby decided to go on this journey with me, since I'm staying on course, because he's staying on course. If you've ever had a buttload of weight to lose, you will understand! :)
Today is Columbus Day, which means no school. So, I'm doing laundry and trying to get some more of the "fat clothes" bundled up to donate. Hubby asked me to wait to go to the gym, so he can go with me. While that's fine, I'm used to going in the morning (when I'm not working), so we'll see how this change in schedule effects me. It rained most of last week, so my knees haven't wanted to work right, and they really hurt. Now, it's sunny, but cold, so I'm going to have to get used to the change in weather.
On the bright side, I can now go into Old Navy and buy their clothes! I am in "normal" sizes, for the first time in at least 5 years. Yes, I am donating ALL of my "fat" clothes. I don't ever want to go there again. I've changed my eating habits, for real this time. I know, I could get into bad habits again, quickly, but hopefully, Hubby will keep me honest, and we'll be fighting this battle together for the rest of our lives.
Now, I have to try to find airfare to Florida for Christmas that doesn't cost an arm and a leg! It will probably still cost an arm, but that's better than both! I don't want my mom to be alone for Christmas, and she doesn't want to spend a month at my sister's! So, this will give her an excuse to come home. It will be different for us, but not too bad. Hopefully, we won't have to deal with a major snowstorm for either direction.
So, I'm actually starting to like myself. I'm not all the way there, but it's coming, slowly. Now to search the airfares!!
Today is Columbus Day, which means no school. So, I'm doing laundry and trying to get some more of the "fat clothes" bundled up to donate. Hubby asked me to wait to go to the gym, so he can go with me. While that's fine, I'm used to going in the morning (when I'm not working), so we'll see how this change in schedule effects me. It rained most of last week, so my knees haven't wanted to work right, and they really hurt. Now, it's sunny, but cold, so I'm going to have to get used to the change in weather.
On the bright side, I can now go into Old Navy and buy their clothes! I am in "normal" sizes, for the first time in at least 5 years. Yes, I am donating ALL of my "fat" clothes. I don't ever want to go there again. I've changed my eating habits, for real this time. I know, I could get into bad habits again, quickly, but hopefully, Hubby will keep me honest, and we'll be fighting this battle together for the rest of our lives.
Now, I have to try to find airfare to Florida for Christmas that doesn't cost an arm and a leg! It will probably still cost an arm, but that's better than both! I don't want my mom to be alone for Christmas, and she doesn't want to spend a month at my sister's! So, this will give her an excuse to come home. It will be different for us, but not too bad. Hopefully, we won't have to deal with a major snowstorm for either direction.
So, I'm actually starting to like myself. I'm not all the way there, but it's coming, slowly. Now to search the airfares!!
Monday, October 1, 2012
Oh man, it's October!
So, it's now October. Where did this year go? I have gotten down to 194.6. I haven't been this "low" since my oldest graduated from high school, 5 years ago. I'm not eating everything that isn't nailed down. I'm not drinking (alcohol) hardly at all. I can eat ONE piece of chocolate, and not have to eat the whole bag. Gee, if I would have known that having Hubby do WW with me would actually change habits, I would have done this a long time ago. That being said, he also had to be ready to go on this journey. He is about 25 lb. from goal, which means that he's 75% of the way there. I still have almost 45 lb to go. Oh well.
The girls were both home this past weekend. It was good to see them both, but it was quite hectic. We went to a craft's fair and then had gyros at the Greek festival. Yes, I counted all the 16 points for the gyro! Took #2 back to college yesterday, and today, I got to chill out and do laundry. No job. But, I have a job for tomorrow, so I'll be busy with that.
This year is going way too fast, but that seems to be the case anymore. Oh well, here's to tomorrow and whatever it may bring.
The girls were both home this past weekend. It was good to see them both, but it was quite hectic. We went to a craft's fair and then had gyros at the Greek festival. Yes, I counted all the 16 points for the gyro! Took #2 back to college yesterday, and today, I got to chill out and do laundry. No job. But, I have a job for tomorrow, so I'll be busy with that.
This year is going way too fast, but that seems to be the case anymore. Oh well, here's to tomorrow and whatever it may bring.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
July 15, 2010 We start again
Why I didn't publish this a year ago is beyond me. I've done really well in the past year. Lost 50 pounds and didn't gain a ton while dealing with my dad's illness and subsequent death. I guess I could say that I've come a long way, but there's still a long way to go. . . (9/19/2012)
I have been going to weight watchers off and on since January of 1988. I started then with a couple of friends from work. I was at my highest weight of 288 pounds that first weigh in. Over 9 months, I lost 130 pounds. I know, it's not good to lose that fast, but that wasn't common knowledge then. Closing in on my "goal" weight, I got pregnant with my first daughter. 2 years after she was born, I was back to pre-pregnancy weight. Got pregnant again, miscarried, and then had a successful pregnancy and my second daughter was born. I can "blame" the weight on pregnancy, but my "baby" just graduated from high school.
Along the way, I've lost huge amounts of poundage. Then "something" would happen, and I'd go off program and gain it all back. Okay, I have not gone back to my biggest, the 288 I weighed at my very first WW weigh in, because I've managed to get back on track before I did, but still.
So, anyway, I restarted again last fall, and had managed to lose about 20 pounds when this spring hit. This spring has been one of the more stressful couple month of my life. The oldest daughter graduated from college, and was lucky enough to have a job waiting for her when she graduated. Great, but we had to move her from her college apartment, home, and then to her new apartment in the city where she was going to work. She has so much stuff, that it took several trips to bring her stuff home, then we rented a cargo van to move her to the new place. Whew.
After daughter #1 was moved in, daughter #2 had her events start. She graduated from high school, so there was senior prom, the drama club senior banquet, and graduation itself, which entailed a massive cleaning of the house, since the grandparents were coming. Then there was a couple birthdays and college orientation for #2. I think everything is done, for the time being.
So that leads me to tonight. I went "back" to Weight Watchers, and weighed in for the first time since May. I had gained 15 pounds. I know, it was stress eating, and the "see-food" diet. And I'm getting to the age, where I don't like the up and down, clothes fitting or not, and generally feeling miserable. So, I'm doing what "everyone else" is doing, and starting a blog about my journey this time. I'd really like to stop the yo-yo at the scale, and have one set of clothing that fits me, all the time. I'm not sure what I'm going to write, but this is more cathartic for me and if anyone else wants to read it, great, maybe I can help.
Tonight is the last night before I get really conscious of what I'm putting in my mouth. I should be planning menus and getting a grocery list together. Since WW changed last December, most fruits and veggies have zero point (plus). I need to get the food I can eat in the house and go from there.
I might post my menus or if I find a good recipe. I don't know how I'm going to do this, but it's like a journal, only anyone who finds it can read it. Maybe this way, I won't quit when "life happens".
Oh yeah, starting (over) weight is 250. I get 34 points a day. Maybe next week, I'll do the measurements. This is a bit scary, but also by writing it down, here, I can be honest with myself and quit playing stupid head games.
Away we go. . . .
I have been going to weight watchers off and on since January of 1988. I started then with a couple of friends from work. I was at my highest weight of 288 pounds that first weigh in. Over 9 months, I lost 130 pounds. I know, it's not good to lose that fast, but that wasn't common knowledge then. Closing in on my "goal" weight, I got pregnant with my first daughter. 2 years after she was born, I was back to pre-pregnancy weight. Got pregnant again, miscarried, and then had a successful pregnancy and my second daughter was born. I can "blame" the weight on pregnancy, but my "baby" just graduated from high school.
Along the way, I've lost huge amounts of poundage. Then "something" would happen, and I'd go off program and gain it all back. Okay, I have not gone back to my biggest, the 288 I weighed at my very first WW weigh in, because I've managed to get back on track before I did, but still.
So, anyway, I restarted again last fall, and had managed to lose about 20 pounds when this spring hit. This spring has been one of the more stressful couple month of my life. The oldest daughter graduated from college, and was lucky enough to have a job waiting for her when she graduated. Great, but we had to move her from her college apartment, home, and then to her new apartment in the city where she was going to work. She has so much stuff, that it took several trips to bring her stuff home, then we rented a cargo van to move her to the new place. Whew.
After daughter #1 was moved in, daughter #2 had her events start. She graduated from high school, so there was senior prom, the drama club senior banquet, and graduation itself, which entailed a massive cleaning of the house, since the grandparents were coming. Then there was a couple birthdays and college orientation for #2. I think everything is done, for the time being.
So that leads me to tonight. I went "back" to Weight Watchers, and weighed in for the first time since May. I had gained 15 pounds. I know, it was stress eating, and the "see-food" diet. And I'm getting to the age, where I don't like the up and down, clothes fitting or not, and generally feeling miserable. So, I'm doing what "everyone else" is doing, and starting a blog about my journey this time. I'd really like to stop the yo-yo at the scale, and have one set of clothing that fits me, all the time. I'm not sure what I'm going to write, but this is more cathartic for me and if anyone else wants to read it, great, maybe I can help.
Tonight is the last night before I get really conscious of what I'm putting in my mouth. I should be planning menus and getting a grocery list together. Since WW changed last December, most fruits and veggies have zero point (plus). I need to get the food I can eat in the house and go from there.
I might post my menus or if I find a good recipe. I don't know how I'm going to do this, but it's like a journal, only anyone who finds it can read it. Maybe this way, I won't quit when "life happens".
Oh yeah, starting (over) weight is 250. I get 34 points a day. Maybe next week, I'll do the measurements. This is a bit scary, but also by writing it down, here, I can be honest with myself and quit playing stupid head games.
Away we go. . . .
Harry Potter
So, we went to see Harry Potter 7.2 at the drive in last night. It was interesting to watch a dark movie on the screen and try to make out what was happening at times. Otherwise, I think it was a good ending to the series, although, JK did leave it open to write about Harry and gang's children. And as tempting as it was, I "only" had a small popcorn. The first few weeks of a restart seem to be the easiest. I don't want the junk food. I want to stay on program and don't have to fight myself about wanted "something". I will cook dinners, which is a big part of my staying on program. When we go out to dinner, I have a hard time staying focused and/or wanting to order something that will aid my weight loss journey, as opposed to sabotaging my efforts. This week, fruit has been my "savior", as far as the go to food when I "want" something. Fruit now has 0 points, so it's very helpful to have a lot of it on hand.
This process is a rediscovery of what I am, and how I want to live. I'm feeling a bit more energetic, although, the heat of the last couple of days is really zapping what energy I'm finding from eating right. My knees still hurt, a lot, but I know after 10+ pounds lost, they also will start to feel better. I'm trying to get to the gym every other day. Making a goal of going every day is a bit unrealistic, and likely to cause me to give up (again). Giving up really isn't an option, because eating "correctly" helps to keep various health issues at bay. It's just that sometimes, I really just want to throw in the towel. I'm not at that point right now, but I know it's lurking around the corner.
I am meeting my friend at the gym this morning, so at least I will get some exercise in today. It's supposed to get up to 95+ with a wicked heat index. I do enjoy summer, but this heat is something that I do not enjoy at all.
This process is a rediscovery of what I am, and how I want to live. I'm feeling a bit more energetic, although, the heat of the last couple of days is really zapping what energy I'm finding from eating right. My knees still hurt, a lot, but I know after 10+ pounds lost, they also will start to feel better. I'm trying to get to the gym every other day. Making a goal of going every day is a bit unrealistic, and likely to cause me to give up (again). Giving up really isn't an option, because eating "correctly" helps to keep various health issues at bay. It's just that sometimes, I really just want to throw in the towel. I'm not at that point right now, but I know it's lurking around the corner.
I am meeting my friend at the gym this morning, so at least I will get some exercise in today. It's supposed to get up to 95+ with a wicked heat index. I do enjoy summer, but this heat is something that I do not enjoy at all.
Update
Dad passed away on Friday, September 14. He was at the Hospice center for just under 3 weeks. In a way, it was a relief, but it was still hard. Now, life can continue. Grieving can commence and get dealt with and things can return to normal, whatever that is.
Hubby was home from Austin, before I got that phone call. That was a good thing. And all the stress from the last 6 weeks or so contributed to a 2 pound gain last week. So, I'm dead even with where I was before Dad came home from the rehab/nursing center, but before the sh*t really hit the fan. Had I not made several "habit changes", I could have easily gained 10 or more pounds over the course of his illness. I'm glad that I broke even, and don't have to deal with a lot of extra poundage on top of every thing else that is going on.
So, life returns to somewhat of a normal routine this week. I'm cooking and planning again. We will get through this, but right now, it still hurts like crazy.
Hubby was home from Austin, before I got that phone call. That was a good thing. And all the stress from the last 6 weeks or so contributed to a 2 pound gain last week. So, I'm dead even with where I was before Dad came home from the rehab/nursing center, but before the sh*t really hit the fan. Had I not made several "habit changes", I could have easily gained 10 or more pounds over the course of his illness. I'm glad that I broke even, and don't have to deal with a lot of extra poundage on top of every thing else that is going on.
So, life returns to somewhat of a normal routine this week. I'm cooking and planning again. We will get through this, but right now, it still hurts like crazy.
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