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Healthy You Challenge Update

Ruthie — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:06:47 +0000

I’m happy to say that I’m still at 253.6 this morning, so it’s official, I am still showing a 1.8lb loss since my last HYC check in. I’m also proud to say that I’m boasting a brand new HYC badge on my sidebar. I’ve made it past 35lbs! Some of you may be confused about that, and I’ll explain. In my last HYC post, I talked about how Weight Watchers online was showing that I had lost 34lbs when I was showing that I had lost 28. Well, the reason for that, is because I had actually started trying to lose weight in 2005 when I was at my highest of 289lbs.

At that time, I lost 11lbs and then that Christmas my mom passed away, so I went off my diet due to all that I was going through, and then I got pregnant with my twins, 3 months later. So I didn’t actually start trying again to lose weight until the first of this year, and I had completely forgotten about my previous loss and how much I weighed back in 2005. So to make things right, I adjusted my starting weight on my blog and with My Fitness Pal, so that it would reflect the correct number that Weight Watcher’s was showing.

Just wanted to clear that up, in case some of you are thinking I’ve lost a bunch of weight over the past couple of weeks and I really haven’t. But I will say, knowing that I’ve really lost more weight than I thought I had in the past really has given me a huge boost of confidence, and has helped me stay on track. The only thing that I’m kinda bummed about, is knowing that if I hadn’t had that major slip up a couple of months ago, when I was having trouble getting myself back on track, that I would probably be showing a bigger loss. And even now, I know I could be doing more. With that said, I’d like to set some goals for myself for the next week, and then come back next week and review them and see if I have accomplished them. Sounds like a plan, huh?

Here are my goals for this week:

Drink more water – I need to be drinking atleast 6-8 8oz glasses of water a day, and I haven’t been.
Exercise more and develop a good routine.
With eating, I need to be more structured and plan out my meals, and try to stick to a specific schedule. I do so much better, when I know what I’m suppose to eat that day, rather than just trying to figure that out on the spot. Make sense?
Sleep schedule – OMG…it has been horrible. And getting enough sleep is so important. And that just hasn’t been happening. So I’m going to try to make myself go to bed earlier (even though I really enjoy my “me” time after the kids go to bed)

So there ya have it. Those are my goals for this week. I think I can do it, how about you? Have you set any goals for yourself this week? I’d love to hear about them in the comments! Until then….I’m out!

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Healthy You Challenge – Good News!

Ruthie — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:54:16 +0000

According to Weight Watchers online, and after I had recorded my weight last week, I am showing a 1.4 lb weight loss for this week, which puts me at 255.4, a total 28lbs that I’ve lost since January. And I couldn’t be happier, and I really think journaling what I eat every day has kept me in check. I will definitely be keeping this up, so stay tuned for my Daily Food & Exercise Journal entry later today! I’m wondering though, Weight Watchers shows me with a 34.4 lb loss, because it is counting when I started Weight Watchers back in 2005. At that time, I was at my highest weight of 289 lbs. Should I be counting that as my starting weight? I actually stopped going to Weight Watchers, and didn’t get back on my diet until over 2 years later. Would love anyone’s opinion on that.

Yesterday, hubby started his vacation, so we’ve got some things planned this week. Finishing up school supply shopping, “meet the teachers” events, tons of stuff to do around the house, and fresh new haircuts for the kiddos before they start school on Thursday! Can’t you just sense my excitement?!! Very exciting indeed. Not just because I’ll have two less kids in the house during the day, it will be nice to get back to a routine and schedule, which also means I’ll really be able to kick off my workouts like I’ve been wanting to. And it’s been a long time coming!

Well, I’ve got a new blog design to get loaded up on my other blog, go check it out in a few!

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HYC Update: Loss for the Week – .2 lbs

Ruthie — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:04:21 +0000

And hey! I’m happy with that. A loss is a loss, right?

I’ve started something this week. Every day I’m going to post the previous day’s activities, what I eat, the amount of exercise, etc. Hopefully, journaling everything will help me stay on plan and hold me accountable if I mess up. And hopefully that alone, will keep me on track. I’m starting Weight Watchers again, but I’m doing it on my own, at least for the moment, I won’t be going to meetings. I will be utilizing the online tools though.

Kids start school next week, hopefully we will really get ourselves on a good schedule, because we all need it. So it will just be the twins and I during the day. I’m planning to get out and walk with them, which will be much nicer once it starts to cool off around here. Yesterday, the temperature reached 100! Yikes! Yeah, but that’s the price you have to pay to live in the South.

Sounds all good, doesn’t it? You guys need to stay on my butt, and make sure I make good on all of those promises, ok?

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HYC Update – I’ve Lost .8 of a Pound!

Ruthie — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:10:22 +0000

So…not bad at all. Of course, I’d love it to be more, but I’m happy with that. Last week definitely could have been better though. I did splurge a couple of times, and even though I’m constantly chasing a 4 year old and a set of 22 month old twins, it still isn’t enough exercise, so I am going to try to fit in something this week. Oh yeah! I did hop on my elliptical for about 10 minutes (2 – 5 minutes sessions back to back with a short rest between the two), so that counts, huh?

The older kiddos start school on August 7th and I can’t wait. Our schedule has been so out of control, and I’m ready to get things back on track. So, hopefully that will help me in the “exercise” dept. And also give me more time to work on my sites.

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Healthy You Challenge Update – 6-10-08

Ruthie — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:41:23 +0000

Not too much to post here. I’ve managed to maintain this week, so no loss. I didn’t make it to Weight Watchers today. The hubby decided to take a nap, and I was unsuccessful in waking him up in time to watch the kiddos. Just have had a lot going on, my house is getting a new paint job, so we’ve been busy with that. I did manage to get on my elliptical 3 times last week, so not a total loss. Hopefully, I’ll have more exciting things to post over the next week.

I do have some great ideas for posts, and I’m also thinking of running some kind of contest. Just need to do a little research to see how people pull those things off. Sound like fun?? I’ll be giving away a little basket of goodies, including a brand new copy of the new Hungry Girl Book, so stay tuned!!

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Healthy You Challenge Update

Ruthie — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:55:38 +0000

Let’s just say, my new elliptical….is NOT my friend!! Man…that thing was a lot harder than I expected. I have managed (according to my scales) to lose 3 of the 6 lbs that I gained back. So, I’m very excited about that. I purchased a new cardio DVD, The Firm – Cardio Dance Fusion. We’ll see if I can keep up with that one. It has a 45-minute workout, and also offers a 25-minute express workout option too. So I’m sure I’ll definitely be trying the express option first, and hopefully can work my way up to the 45-minute routine.

My eating over the past week has been a roller coaster ride. Doing great one day, and then not so good the next. I’m still pleased that I lost some of the weight I gained, but I know that I can do better. Hopefully, I’ll have some good news to report from my Weight Watcher’s meeting today.

Wish me luck…now I’m off like a prom dress!!

TTFN

Update: Got back from WW. Showed a 1.6 lb loss, so I’m very pleased with that. I’m sure the difference between their weigh-in and mine was probably the time of day (morning vs. evening). Hopefully, I can keep up the momentum. We’ll see…

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Healthy You Challenge Update

Ruthie — Tue, 27 May 2008 20:07:43 +0000

Hi Y’all!! Yes…I finally feel like I’m back on track. Starting today, I’m officially back on the road to becoming that “Hot Mommy” that I so desperately seek. I’m heading to Weight Watchers in about an hour. I’m a little nervous about going. I know there will be a gain, and I’ve prepared myself for it. So hopefully, it won’t be too bad. I’ve stocked my fridge full of Lean Cuisine Paninis and Sugar-Free Jello pudding. And I’ve got some veggies and fruit to munch on as well. So I think I’m good to go. I’m still getting on my elliptical twice a day. Trying to up my minutes every day. I’m up to only 5 minutes each workout session, so not too bad.

Has anyone ever used The Firm body reshaping program? I was thinking about getting it. Would love to hear some input on it?? Or if anyone has any other recommendations, please feel free!!

Update: Just got back from Weight Watchers. I’ve gained back a whopping 6lbs. I was prepared for it, so now I have to just move on. Just finished a panini and a Fiber One bar, and about to hop on the elliptical!

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