Just yapping about stuff

Yesterday was an ok day eating wise. I only got to run 30 min because it was really windy and drizzly.

I got a little self confidence boost, yesterday I got honked at THREE times! Twice by the same dudes though. I was like "Yeah, I still got it" Heehee. Reality is that kinda thing hasn't happened in a LOOOOOONG time.

Today, I plan on doing my hour run. Maybe longer, who knows.

UGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!

I don't know what the deal is. Today is my weigh in. No weightloss. OK, so here's my plan of action...NO MORE NIBBLING. I think that's my problem.

I swear, I am getting so frustrated. I've been stuck at 155 for the past month or so. I'm gonna have to get my hiney in gear.

Maybe go run for 7 miles instead of my 5 miles.

And I think I am gonna wake up at 6am and go run then too. Maybe that will help. (haha, we'll see)

It's a new week. I will hopefully lose ONE lb by next Monday.

Stupid Plateau!

I have about 15 lbs to go. It is NOT coming off easily!! Two weeks ago, I gained 2 lbs, I admit because of my crappy eating choices. Kalynn had her 3rd bday party, and the left over cookies and cake were calling my name. I had Bill take the rest to his kids.

Then last week I gained ANOTHER 2 lbs!!! But I think it was water retention since I upped my running. I read that when you start a new exercise, or do more, than your joints retain some water. And uhh..think Austin Powers pee scene.

I am hoping that Monday will show a weight loss.

I'm just so frustrated. I lost 4 lbs but then gained it back.

And it's hard because these past few days I've been super duper snacky. I haven't been snacking on bad stuff, but just eating all day seems like. But today I'm going to do better.

Before and After pictures.

Uggh, the dreaded "Before" picture. ACtually, the sad part is I was bigger here. Probably about 10-15 lbs heavier. Looking at that picture makes me realize that I NEVER want to be that big again. I HATED being in that body.








This is my "After" Picture. I feel SO much better about myself, and have a lot more confidence. I think this is more "me".

Running

So, I've taken up running. Love it. Who in the world would EVER think that I would actually like running! But yes, I do love it. It's an escape away from things. I get to "explore" different parts of the city I live in. Very interesting.

I started with the Couch to 5K program. If anyone is interested to start running. Start S L O W. This program has you walk for a few minutes and then jog for 90 sec. It builds you up.

And plus, I've lost a lot of weight that way. And I have nice legs too if I say so myself!

I'm just pleasantly plump

So, how did I get that big? Did I have a thyroid issue? Was I big boned? Was it that darn hormone Cortisol??

I wish that were the case. But nope. I got fat because of my own choices. I ate too much and sat on my butt. That's pretty much it. It's amazing looking back about how much I used to eat!! When I learned what the correct portions were, no wonder I had gotten that big!! I was eating more than double of servings!!

Oh and restaurants??? Holy crap, those servings are just craziness! OK so a serving of steak is what, 3 oz?? What's the smallest at a steak restaurant? 6 oz?? That's TWICE a daily serving. Serving of pasta? 1/2 c. How big are restaurant portions? two times, three times or more??

So, eating outrageous portions plus the added sitting on my butt and doing nothing..no wonder I was that big!!

Intro!

Hello!! My name is Celeste and I thought I'd start a blog to journal my progress and thoughts.

A little about me. I'm 29 and a mom to a 3 year old. I am married to Bill who is a special ed Teacher. I live in the DFW area. I'm about to apply for nursing school.

I started Weight Watchers in Jan 2005 starting at a whopping 206 lbs. Since then I have lost 50 lbs. I went from a size 20 to a size 8.

It's definitely been a struggle, it hasn't been easy. I still struggle with it.
Anyway, that's me.