20 Months Later.....Monday Weigh-In

My poor neglected blog!

I gave up on my weight loss journey almost two years ago.  I had a lot of excuses.

It wasn't until Pinterest came along that I started to feel that motivation again.  It was a simple saying that got me off my tush!

I started small, first just walking on my lunch hour around campus.  Then I added in an Elliptical workout in the morning before work.  Then I got really brave and signed up for two workout classes!  Aerobics on Tuesday's during lunch and Piliates on Thursday's during lunch.

It was in my Piliates class that I met the elegant, flexible and fit 70 year old woman.  And I said to myself "that's what I want 70 to look like for me".  But let's be honest......I'd be stoked if 50 looked that good!

I have 7 months to get there......I turned 50 in February.

My weigh-in this morning was 162.4.  9 weeks ago I was at 178.1 so I'm headed in the right direction!

And this time I'm not going to quit!

Monday Weigh-In

Seems I am currently reduced to only posting my weigh-ins!  Work and weekends have been so busy I haven't had time to post or even read other blogs.

Good news on the scale today.  165.2.  Woo Hoo!

I would love to update my ticker but seem to have forgotten my pin number.......can't wait till things calm down enough to take a deep breath!

Monday Weigh-In a Day Late!

What a busy, fun weekend I had!  I'm finally starting to feel pretty good and getting more energy back!  Yeah!

When I stepped on the scale yesterday I was surprised to find 167.7 looking back at me.  I was expecting a bit of a weight gain since my appetite has returned and we ate all our meals out this weekend. But we did a lot of walking and raking so I guess the exercise helped.

Now that I can breath again it is time to add exercise into the mix of eating healthy.  The weather here is still good (no snow yet) so there is still time for me to walk outside before it's too darn cold and icy!

One more piece of good news.  My MIL bought a condo this weekend!  She should be moving out within the month.  Although it hasn't been bad having her live with us, she likes to cook and I don't mean healthy meals!  I've not said anything to her because I realize she is trying to help but it will be nice to get back to eating some "good for me" dinners again!

Off to catch up with how everyone else it doing!

Monday Weigh-In

Because I am losing track in my mind how much weight I've lost I guess it's time to reveal the number.  I started out at 173.4 with a goal of 140 which is what I weighed for most of my adult life.

This morning I weighed in at 167.8.  This means I have gained some weight back that I lost last week, however, it also means I'm starting to feel better and have more of an appetite which is a good thing!

I'm taking the overall loss and calling it a happy day!

Monday Weigh-In and a Blogging Award!

First up my weigh in.  I lost another 3 pounds but again I'm hesitant to get too excited.  I have been eating healthy for the past two weeks but I've also been sick and not too hungry.  Once I begin feeling better and my appetite returns then the challenge will be keeping the weight from returning!

Thank you to Christina from Never The Skinny Girl for my blogging award!

As a condition of the award I am suppose to list 7 things about myself and pass the award on to 15 blogs.  I'm going to keep it to 5 blogs because as a new blogger I am still finding blogs to follow.

1.  I just celebrated my 25th anniversary to my high school sweetheart.
2.  I work for the University of Notre Dame.  GO IRISH!
3.  My favorite movie is Julie & Julia.
4.  My husband does most of the cooking.
5.  I faint at the sight of blood!
6.  My husband and I invested in a nice Nikon camera and we only take photos on the auto setting because we don't know how to use it!
7.  I just learned how to do Sudoku and love it!

Here are 5 blogs I nominate:

Crazy Little Thing Called Life
My Last Weight Loss Journey
I am sick of being as big as a house
Gains and Losses: Life through Sharon's eyes

Thank you again Christina!

Monday Weigh In

I stepped on the scale this morning and lost 5.4 pounds.  I'm not excited about it because I'm sure it is from being sick and that some of that weight will return even though I continue to eat healthy.

I'm not too upset as my main goal is to get healthy.  Yes, weight loss is a major part of that but as long as I continue to eat my right and get in exercise as I start to feel better I'm okay with that.

I'm feeling a little better today and like I'm on my way to a full recovery! 

Overall, a pretty decent day.  Hope all of you are having a great Monday!