friday weigh in

I have had a good week knowing this weekend will not keep me in points range. So with that said I am down 2.4!
Mama T

Calling Mama K

Where is Mama K???  I know your busy but we miss you here!

Chicago Here I Come

Tomorrow we are off to Chicago. I will weigh in before I leave in the am and should be able to post from my phone on the drive.  

I have packed healthy snacks and unhealthy snacks. Dinner will be great - Chicago style pizza one night and Cheesecake factory the next.  I'm not even going to count my points but try to make some healthy decisions and get back on the points on Monday.

So pray with me for good choices, portions sizes and to have fun!

Mama T

+.4

Ugh! I gained weight! How in the world can that be? I exercised 6 days last week, I'm following the program. I'm running for criminy sakes! It's supposed to be the best fat burner. And no, it's not a matter of the scale not catching up, 'cause the fit of my clothes has not changed. They were very kind about "how this sometimes happens", but come on! I had to go to the bathroom to compose myself after I weighed in. I just don't have the resiliance reserves to handle disappointments right now. It's always, always been tough for me to lose weight- it has always come off way slow. But honestly- after all my efforts to have a gain is too much.

Ok, there is no choice here but to continue on. I just wish I had more control over my life than I do!

Done complaining.

Mama Dub

EA Active for Wii on sale

Mama Dub - I saw in the paper Best Buy has EA Active the original one with band on sale for $49.00 (10 off). Not a big sale but the only one I've seen on it.

Mama T

stronger and stronger

It's so amazing to take note of the physical changes I am experiencing due to my workouts. There hasn't been a lot of translation on the scale, but I know I'm stronger, including cardiovascularly. Today, I completely bypassed level 2 (jogging) during my treadmill time. I skipped it because when I did it, it felt too slow. What??!!? This tells me that for the most part, I was doing the minimum re: exercise in the past. What a waste of my time. I can do this and I am doing this. I chose to start running because it's supposed to be the best calorie burner and takes the shortest amount of time. I want it to be something I can continue for a long time to come.

Re: eating...I'm on day seven of this week. I weigh in tomorrow. I haven't eaten any activity points and still have flex points available. Much better than in the past. I want this level of committment and motivation to continue.

Good Tuesday to all the Mama's!
Mama Dub

Week Three Day 1

I'm getting the hang of this and can do it!!! So I tell myself.  It's a challenge to pick the "right" food and the "right" portions but I know it all is for a goal. My goal to loose weight and I really want to do it this time.
I also have to choose to workout. It sure doesn't fall in my lap.  So I work out. Today my elliptical, 39 minutes, 2.27 miles and 298 calories burned. Best YET!!   I'm pushing it and catching up on General Hospital at the same time!!

Hope your day was good.
I miss chatting with Mama K but I know your having a blast up north.

Mama T

I LOVE frosting!

Ok, I'm jumping on Mama T's title! But it's true. Turns out, Merwyn wanted to take Joel to the birthday party today. I thought- great! I can go to Meijer and don't need to worry about the cake temptation. Well! What is waiting for me when I got home? A big cupcake. Supersized actually! My friend gave Merwyn the cake for me and he didn't want to say no 'cause he didn't wasn't sure he should tell her I was doing WW.

I know what you're thinking...you didn't need to eat it Wendy. That's true. I made a decision though that I would eat it and enjoy it. And I did on both counts. I did so after a healthy low points dinner. Yes, it was a lot of points. Yup. That's what the extra points are for.

So there it is. But, maybe I'll just play some fun Wii games with Merwyn tonight. Any activity is better than no activity and we'll have fun together!

Mama Dub

I love CHIPS!!

I love chips! I love all kinds of chips!  Tortilla, Pita, Kettle, any and all!   I indulged and that is not good. I am going over my points into the extra points and I really don't want to do that.   Since I know my weakness I must be careful.  I know don't have any in the house -- but my boys love them. Also they need the extra fat and calories. They eat so healthy otherwise I like to give them this treat.  So I must just control that desire.

Exercised only today, about 20 minutes, nothing too strenuous.  My WII Jillian video. That is very strength building with some cardio.   Will hit the elliptical for a good workout tomorrow a.m.

Hope you Mama's had a good weekend.  Mama K just enjoy your time at the Chateau and all that cross country skiing will be great for you!

Mama T