Yet another new year.

2015 start weight was 248.2.  By Sept 22, 2015 I was up to 253.  Granted I still had not gained everything back I had lost from 2014 (2014 start weight 268.2), but I was on a slippery slope to do so.  I decided to try Atkins which evolved into KETO.  Mostly the same diet with few key differences.  In a little over 3 months, I have lost 34.6 lbs.  This brings my total lost since 2014 to 49.8 lbs.  I love KETO!  I do not feel deprived.  I now love REALLY dark chocolate.  I made it through both Thanksgiving and Christmas with out caving.  I have not truly "cheated"--this is HUGE for me.  I have done "lazy keto" since November,which means I did not track my macros, but I was still eating low carb.  My New Year's resolution is to track my macros, start walking on my lunch break again (also have not done since Thanksgiving), enter onederland, and start my own business.  Keto and LulaRoe have given me confidence I have lacked in myself for most of my life.  I am so grateful.  I truly believe 2016 is my year!  Happy New Year y'all!!

Another new year!

Today is another new day for a new year.  I fell pretty off track of my goal last year to move more.  After our cruise in May, I let things slip until I was not exercising any more.  Total for 2014 I lost 39 lbs, but I have only kept off 20.  I gained back 19 lbs.  Sheesh.  Instead of dwelling on that I choose to celebrate the fact that I am still 20 lbs lighter than this time last year.  SUCCESS! :)

I have not updated my measurements or pictures yet, but I will this weekend.  I have started out my new year with a bit of a hangover that has left me pretty lazy today.

I resolve this year to cut out the fast food.  I resolve again to move more.  I resolve not to over do things while still pushing myself--I don't want any more injuries to give me excuses.  I need to do this for me.

I appreciate all the kind words and support I have received in the past.  Thank-you all for being there for me.  Here's to a better 2015!

Day 186

I met my goal of 2 lbs lost this week.  Yesterday was spent mostly at home and I played in the garden.  Today we went kayaking in the canals behind the house, but came home when the thunder started up.  Jim and I did a little fishing, but I did not catch anything.  I thought I had a few strikes, but it was probably all weeds.  I also played in the garden a bit more today.

Next week I get to see the podiatrist Thursday.  I hope I can get an answer about my foot.  I want to eat well this week and do more exercise.  I did no traditional exercise this week and hope to remedy that.

Days 181-185

So no true exercise was done this week.  Tuesday I ate well, but instead of going to aqua zumba, I visited a friend in the hospital.  Wednesday we went out with some friends for dinner and I overindulged.  Thursday was incredibly busy at work, but I came home and did yard work.  Friday morning was spent cleaning house.  Jim cooked out for the 4th and we enjoyed the neighbor's fireworks.  Today is up in the air, we might go to the beach.  Tomorrow I weigh in.

Day 180

I want to start on a positive note...I ate really well today and tracked my food on Sparkpeople.  Tracking, as much as I hate to do it, really helps keep things in perspective.  Today at work was the end of hour long lunch breaks.  I am trying to stay positive, though I will miss my hour of peace and quiet.  The upside is I will have less time to make bad decisions.  Less of a chance for me to eat out of boredom or make a fast food run.

As promised, I called and made an appointment to see the podiatrist about my foot.  I have an appointment for next Thursday.  I could have gotten one sooner, but it did not work with work.  Oh well,  I have walked on it for a month like this now, what will another week hurt?  It was really bothering me tonight so I have it propped up....

Leading me to my not so positive note.  I did not exercise tonight.  I came home and Jim was on the treadmill...what a good boy he is, but I could not summon the motivation I needed to do right.  I justified it with my foot pain and eating well.  I told myself, baby steps.  That being said, I plan on going to aqua zumba tomorrow, weather permitting.

Day 179--hello again!

So...a lot of time has past since my last post.  I lost my motivation.  My left foot still hurts and I have yet to go to the doctor.  I am going to call and make an appt tomorrow, because this is a tired excuse and I want to get back on the treadmill.  I intend to RUN the Turkey Day gobble wobble in Charleston and time is running out to train (pun intended).

Despite the time lapse and lack of motivation I have managed to drop 2.2 lbs since my last weigh in putting me at 234.  That is a total of 34.2 lbs lost since Jan 1.  Still not too shabby, but time to get down to business to defeat the buns!

I have a new goal.  I have been challenged to lose 10 lbs by Aug 14 for a trip to AC, BABY!  This almost 7 weeks away.  I want to set a stretch goal of 14 lbs so I will be 220 and that would be 2 lbs/week.

I want to thank Heather, Dad, Amy and Sherard for encouraging me to re-post.  And Thank-you to Renee and Julie for always having something encouraging to say. And EVERYONE who has taken the time to read, comment or like.  Y'all keep me accountable.  THANK-YOU!

So if I cannot walk, I will strength train, ride my bike, and work on my core.  Weather permitting, I will go back to aqua zumba.  I will cook meals at home instead of going out.  And I will POST about it all. :)

days 147-153... thanks sissy

Sorry not to have posted sooner.  I have been mostly wallowing in self pity.  Last Tuesday I wanted to go to aqua zumba, but could not because I had to work late.  Wednesday was wasted--also I somehow managed to injure my left foot just walking through the lobby at work.  Thursday I wanted to go to aqua zumba, but it was cancelled due to weather.  Friday I convinced myself since I was not on the wagon that I deserved fast food.  After a delicious lunch from McDonald's, I spent most of the afternoon in and out of the bathroom.  Awesome.  Saturday was spent at the beach and Sunday was wasted away as well.

I got to talk to Heather on Sunday and she tried to be the angel on my shoulder.  She and Renee are doing FANTASTIC!  She also sent me a bunch of pins to motivate me.  Heather and I have always struggled with our weight.  She let me know that at this point I only have a 2 lb advantage on her.  She knows just the right thing to motivate me. :)

I talked to Heather again after leaving work today--she was getting ready to go to boot camp.  I told her I would ride my bike when I got home, since my foot is still bothering me.  I came home and it was just barely spitting rain so I changed into my pj's.  I sat outside and read for awhile before finally convincing myself to get up and change to take the bike out.  My 15 min bike ride burned 161 calories.  Not much, but 161 calories more than I burned all of last week.  I plan on going to aqua zumba tomorrow...weather permitting.  I was a good girl eating today.

Here are a sampling of the pins Heather sent me...I <3 Heather.