Interviews, 10 Years Later

It's almost exactly 10 years since I first did a "blind" interview -- meaning I had no connection to those people, it was a first meeting with no previous things they'd heard about me.

And I enter these interviews a good 40 pounds lighter then last time.

I was watching the Biggest Loser finale (love that show, esp. the finale) tonight.  I was thinking about how I think about myself now.  I know that I used to worry a lot about how people percieved me being overweight, mostly wondering if they thought I was lazy.

Truth be told, I kind of was.

But, when they see me tomorrow, what will they think?  I always think about the impression I leave with someone.  Up until now I always figured they'd describe me as the fat, funny girl with the curly hair.  So, who am I now?

Who do I want to be?

I guess the impressive funny girl with the curly hair.  I just want weight out of the picture.

And honestly, who knows if it was out of the picture all along, but it's hard not to think about it when you know you're overweight in your heart.

So, wish me luck.  Tomorrow is a day to be proud of ALL of the things I have accomplished in my life, and share that with people who need me to help their organization. :)

Weekly Weigh-In

Well, I missed Weight Watchers on Saturday because we were out at the Walk Now For Autism Speaks event. It was fantastic! Not to mention we walked 1 mile so I got some exercise too. :)

My goal this week is to focus on being more active. I want to workout 1 hour 3 times this week as well as try to be more active in general.

Ways To Accomplish This Goal:

- Train with my amazing trainer one night this week

- Do a yoga video on Netflix, it really is good to do at least once a week

- Walk to the park instead of drive

- Play more Wii games like Just Dance, Wii Active, or Wii Fit as part of my evening activities

- Dust off my 30 Day Shred dvd. We all need a little Jillian in our week. :)

How do you workout and stay active?

Weekly Weigh-In

So today's weekly weigh in was up one pound from my last weekly weigh in making that 12 point something pounds lost since I started. I've had ups and downs throughout these past few months and I wonder where I would be if I had just stuck to it this whole time but that's all part of the journey!

My weekly goal for next weigh in is to lose 3 pounds. I know, that's a lot when you're not a Biggest Loser contestant but I've done it a couple times before so I know it's achievable if I work really hard and track points like crazy.

Ways I'm going to achieve my weekly goal:

- Work out at least 30 minutes each day
- Train with my trainer one night this week and really work hard
- Track every single thing I eat this week
-Meet my fruits/veggies requirements each day, and then some
-Focus on lean protein, healthy snacking, and portion control
-Meet my water intake requirements each day, and then some

I remember when one of the contestants this season on BL had a weight in mind he wanted to achieve at weigh-in. He was so determined to hit this weight that he wrote it in sharpie on his arm and would constantly repeat the number during workouts.

I have to say, I'm kind of tempted to get a sharpie and put a huge 3 on my arm, but I think that goes against the whole idea of being kind to my body. So instead, I'm going to make "3 pounds" my mantra this week. When my workout gets hard and I don't think I can do it I'll say "3 pounds, Mary, 3 pounds" and keep on going. When I'm trying to decide whether to eat a greek yogurt or a bowl of ice cream for a snack I'll say "3 pounds, Mary, 3 pounds."

Do you like making weekly goals? How do you stick to those goals?

I'm Back!

I know, it's been a long time since I last posted. Life got busy and my weight loss efforts got pushed to the back burner.

Thankfully, some of the new healthy habits I've been learning these past few months are sticking because in the 4 weeks I didn't do Weight Watchers I only gained 1 pound! This is huge people. The last time I went off track for a week I gained 1 pound. I'm glad to see I didn't mess up as much as I thought I had.

That being said, I am back and I am re-committing myself to this goal and this journey. I trained with my trainer Tuesday night, as usual, and we came up with consequences that she will inflict (such as extra intervals, etc.) that I will earn if I do not work out twice during the week in addition to training as well as attend the WW meetings. She is one tough trainer and I met my goals this week because even walking on the treadmill for 20 minutes is a heck of a lot easier than what she would make me do next training.

I am going to start posting the weekly weigh in again and this time around I'm adding a weekly goal, something to keep me on track. I'm glad to be back. :)

Size 10.

I started losing weight at a size 20.  By the time I had my baby in 2009 I was down to a 16, but after having her (I actually only gained about 20 pounds with the pregnancy, but it was AFTER the pregnancy that I gained, gained, gained) I went back up to about an 18. 

This week, I walked into Kohls and came out with size 10 pants.

I vaguely remember that when I got married I wore an 8 or 10.  Of course, I was a lot skinnier back then, I think I just liked the baggy look.

But I also know I'm in better shape now.

Better shape then when I was 21.

What a great feeling that is!

Honestly, when I watch shows about weight loss and I see people who I think are skinny, they tend to be a size 8.  People, that's just a size or two away... that's totally doable.

I am also 4 pounds away from being "normal".  Take that wii fit!

** In an effort of full disclosure these size 10 pants are pretty tight.  I'm hoping they loosen up a bit with waring, but they totally zipped and I could sit without wincing so I call that a triumph. :)

I Beat It!

I need to do a quick post about my weight today. 158.4 people. That is 4 pounds from a regular bmi. Can you even believe that? I am telling you, this blog is a huge help... That's why i keep up with it even amidst packing and getting jobs. :)

If only I could buy myself new clothes, except I would have to move them....

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