Temptation

Hi my peeps! I pondered today after a text conversation with my sister M, what things stand in your way from losing it? The big IT of course is your weight!I know for me I have a few things that make me lose sight of the big picture. One of these things happens to all of us ladies once a month. She sucks and for some reason makes me crave everything I'm not supposed to have! Today I felt like I could have killed for something salty and deep fried, I opted for a frosty, not just any frosty would do! I had to go balls to the wall and have an oreo frosty parfait which is just what it sounded like but add chocolate syrup. 300 calories!

My whole lunch was less than that! BUT- I will not feel like a failure and give up because of one temptation! I cannot. I've done it in the past and it is my biggest downfall. I will take it for what it is, and move on. Second thing would be restaurants in general. Say I go out to eat with my family to Bob Evans, the good side of me knows I should get a salad, but that devilish side of me says "Hey, you're with your family, enjoy the moment! Eat the cheese covered chicken and french fries!" The devilish side usually wins. In my opinion, this is A-OKAY just do not make it a habit and it is not an excuse to order that same meal day in and day out. That's where it always ends up- but AGAIN not today! It takes three months to develop a habit, and during that time I'm bound to eat with family and bound to get my period but I don't have to let it ruin what I want so badly and have worked so hard for.

My opinion is that you can avoid these foods for the rest of your life, but why? Having a frosty oreo parfait once a year isn't why I'm fat. Having a frosty oreo parfait once a week is why. Feeling helpless is another reason why. I am not alone is this fight, none of us are. Call, text, blog, whatever! Get it out and start again!

Tessa

Sunday Post

I need more creative titles for my blogging! Since the last time I blogged, I've been successful. I know where you were thinking when you hadn't heard from me "She's fallen off the wagon!" but nope. I just am not a dedicated blogger yet. I keep thinking of things to write about and believe me weight loss is a vast topic when you think about it. I mean it's a billion dollar market so there are plenty of things related to the struggle, but finding things specific to my struggle makes it a little more difficult. I did my first bit of exercising on Friday. I invited some girls over from work to do some Dance Central 2 and that game is amazing and addictive. I'm still recovering from Whipping my Hair back and forth about 30 times.

I just figured out that that's why my neck hurt this morning! 

Tessa

Goal days are for chumps

Not really, but I was super annoyed when I hopped on the scale tonight and it said I gained a pound since Sunday. Seriously? Does my body know how awesome I've been doing? But that's it, right there. It does and it will pay me back. I've kicked it's ass for 27 years, it will take some getting used to. I avoided both pizza and cake at work today, not just cake but 3 cakes and cupcakes! I am still not at strict as I need to be and I have had nothing but pop and coffee for the last two days. Need more H20! Seriously.

It was a bummer, but it's okay. I'd love to avoid the scale until a month in, I bet I would be surprised and all these little numbers just annoy me. I'm somebody who can vary in weight up to 5 pounds in one day. I don't know how to measure progress any other way though! It'll be alright. I'll be alright. *Rinse and repeat*

Tessa

Tomorrow is my first goal day

I set a little goal for myself of 5 lbs for tomorrow which will be the end of week one. I know I came close since I weighed myself yesterday and was down 4 pounds. This weekend was good, I had some work friends over to play the Kinect and do some Dance Central 2 which is always a great workout! Me and the soon to be hubs went to the grocery store today and purchased a lot of healthy foods. A good portion that was not so healthy also since Chris has a horrible sweet tooth and should never shop when he's hungry! I still was able to make some pretty good choices. I was super excited to see that Special K made a new chip!

The Cracker chips are an easy favorite of mine because you can have 27 chips for only 110 calories! They feel like cheating, but of course you're not. Delish! I will update tomorrow on my week one end weight.

Tessa

Down 2.4 and still going!

I know it was premature of me to weigh myself tonight and the scale was probably inaccurate as it said I have already lost 2.4 pounds in the 3 days I've changed my eating habits but I'll take it! We still haven't hooked up our Kinect yet and really the basement once finished will be the best spot for all my dance central action, but until then my exercise has been lacking. I looked into ZUMBA classes nearby and am thinking about doing that once a week for my exercise. I would just get the ZUMBA game for the Kinect but the reviewers online have turned me against that, plus I think it would be more fun to be in a class surrounded by other people.The food part has been delicious and healthy and while my portions need work, at least I am starting to adjust once again to greens!

I mean, seriously- don't they look like they are having a BLAST!


Sexy and I know it- Am I the only one who feels amazing and sexy once starting a diet/lifestyle change? I swear, it's a problem. Day one of making better choices in my life and I feel unstoppable, it's a high. I like it, but I've always wondered if anyone else ever feels that way? Once again, I'll take it!

Tessa

Today was a success!

As first days go, it was a success! I had a salad with iceberg lettuce (not my favorite) with some pre-cooked chicken cubes, a dash of mozzarella cheese, ceasar vinaigrette dressing and some carrots. I didn't have much in my fridge, but I made it work in the famous words from Tim Gunn himself. Me and my better half went to the grocery store to pick up some random items and I bought some boneless skinless chicken breasts that I cooked up on the George Foreman (with removable plates, the only way to have a George Foreman! IMHO) that I gently spiced with some garlic dill seasoning. Then I added some mushrooms on the grill and ate that all on a bed of spinach. I did have two breasts instead of one, and added some steamfresh green beans. I also had two cans of diet cherry 7up but in my defense it has antioxidants! I avoided all chocolate today and even ignored the pecan cake we had for a co-workers birthday! I snacked on some pretzel rods and Laughing Cow light swiss cheese which making dinner because I was so hungry! As an added bonus I ate this delish meal after cooking Chris some sloppy joe manwich's. Not that that was a hard dish to resist! All in all a fantastic day! I even drafted up an excel spreadsheet for my Sunday weigh-ins and to track my progress. So far, so good!

First Vlog

Introducing....me.

Here Goes Nothing!

When you have so much to lose, it can feel overwhelming at times. I hope I can remind myself that it is achievable in small baby steps! Just do it 10 pounds at a time. So my first goal is 10 pounds before Friday January 27th. That's plenty of time! And if I do accomplish this goal, I need to set rewards for myself. Maybe a new shirt? Or a trip to the salon? Whatever it is, I'll let you in on it!

Day One