Does This Blog Make My Butt Look Fat?

Hey There Remember Me????

2011-05-31T20:12:00.002-04:00

I bet most of the whopping 13 followers have long since retreated from visiting DTBMMBLF. And I completely understand and would have bailed too!

But I'm back. Unfortunately, there's a WHOLE LOTTA me back! And it makes me sick. I don't know what it is about losing weight and me. Apparently I'm incapable of sticking to anything long enough to make it a "lifestyle change" as they say. Why is that? What does that say about me? I'm weak? I'm normal? I'm just a fat bastard, loser who has too many "issues" to stick to anything? Listen, I love myself. But for some reason I always think that tomorrow is the day! You know what I'm talking about....

Tomorrow is the day I will stop drinking soda. {yeah right}

Tomorrow is the day I will start walking again! {sure you will}

Tomorrow is the day I will eat only 1200 calories a day. {really? 1200 x 2 maybe}

Tomorrow is the day......fill in the blank.

Tomorrow comes and I over eat and wash it all down with a coke. Then immediately hate myself for what I've done.

I hate being fat. HATE IT! I despise how I feel, how I look, how my clothes fit. You name it...I hate it! BECAUSE I'M FAT! And I have no willpower!

And my husband doesn't get it. And I believe he never will.

This is what happened. I was doing well! Going to Jenny Craig. Walking. Then I went on vacation. I tried so hard. I even bought extra Jenny Craig food to take with me. I walked a couple of times while we were gone. Then some how I just fell off that wagon. And never got back on. Quite honestly, financially it was too much of a strain to keep up the cost of JC. And quite frankly, it seems that lately it's to much of a strain to keep up with the cost of anything for us. Maybe that stress is what helps contribute to my over eating. I am sure it has something to do with it.

What I want most, almost more than losing the weight, is to have a friend who understands. A friend who will jump into the trenches with me in moral support. A friend who understands what a struggle it is for me.

So here I am....laying it all out there. In hopes that this time will be the time.

19 Weeks

2010-08-16T14:59:00.002-04:00

That's the goal. 19 Weeks. Does it sound like a long time. To me it does. But in reality it's not. Christmas day is the goal. Well...that's not entirely true. 140 is the goal. But averaging 2 lbs a week will put me a Christmas!

So starting today I'm back on program. Back to walking. Back to water, water, water. Back to swimming (in my little pool). Back to reality and back to a healthier life.

:)

CONFESSION TIME

2010-08-14T14:42:00.002-04:00

Where do I begin? I went on vacation. I ate like a maniac! I drank like a fish! I indulged in every possible way. Booze, desserts, MC DONALD'S!, soda. You name it I did it. But I gathered the strength today and went and weighed in. AND I LOST .5 LBS! So I'm relieved, oh so relieved and back on track!

I've fallen......

2010-07-12T18:35:00.003-04:00

God I hope I can get back up! I've fallen off the wagon a bit here and there. I admit it. I'm ashamed. Sad, and anxious to get back on track! The good thing is that I'm going to visit Carb Addict so we can keep each other in check.

HELP ME STAY MOTIVATED! HELP ME STOP NIBBLING! A BITE HERE A BITE THERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT I'M A HEFFER AGAIN! OH MY!

{photo source: lucy learns}

Well, Hells Bells!!

2010-06-24T10:26:00.003-04:00

I've been messing around with this 1/2 pound for four weeks now!!! Up and down...I have GOT to get more disciplined!! Up last week - down this week.

One of my problems is that I love my wine on the weekends! And last week, David had an issue with his knee and postponed our walk for several days. I walked alone at the lake on Saturday, but Sunday it was unbearably hot so I didn't go. This week we've been to the gym to walk only twice and will go again tonight, but I have to do more.

Back to the veggies!

Carb Addict & 1/2

Week In Review

2010-06-21T09:22:00.009-04:00

This week was an interesting one! Lots of parties and activities that normally would NOT be conducive to losing weight or sticking to program. But I did my best and that's all I can do!

And, of course, it all started on FRIDAY EVENING!

We went to the Ft. Lauderdale Starlight Musicals concert in the park. Where we listened to the Valarie Tyson Band play classic R&B sounds!

On Saturday we headed out to Pump It Up for a birthday party where the kids had a blast running around and jumping, climbing and sliding! And where Miss Bugs looked at Hubby and declared "THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!" Too cute for words!

Then Saturday night the Kiddos were dropped off with family and Hubby & I headed out for a surprise birthday dinner at the wonderful Cafe Vico where we enjoyed a wonderful evening with old and new friends in celebration of Cabana Boy's (our friend) birthday. I found myself surrounded by good wine, even better food and the willpower to order the grilled chicken topped with arugula salad and it was delicious!

Sunday, of course, was filled with all things Father's day! We spent the day swimming, grilling out and enjoying the Florida summer! And let me tell you...there was a feast! Steak, Chicken, Baked Beans, Pasta Salad, Corn, Mahi Mahi, Burgers, Goombay Smashes, Chips, Dips, fresh fruit and of course, CAKE! But I was good! I had a small spoon full of beans, a small piece of steak and chicken and a little pasta salad. AND NO CAKE!

This week I only walked on Monday. Tuesday Hubby was running errands gearing up for his fishing trip on Wednesday and on Wednesday he was working late. Then, as it often does here in Summer, Thursday was filled with thunder storms. So there really isn't much to report in this exercise report. I did run and play with the kiddos at Pump it Up (and I'm not joking when I tell you that those obstacle courses are hard to do!) and had fun swimming on Sunday. Not too bad, I suppose.

As for the weigh in this morning.....THAT WAS FANTASTIC! I must have done something right over these past 7 days because I lost 2.5 lbs! I was so happy and pleased when I saw the number on the scale this morning! Not too shabby! I'm down a total of 15 lbs and the best part of the whole thing.....

I AM ABLE TO WEAR 2 PAIR OF JEANS THAT I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO ZIP UP IN 2 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If that doesn't keep me going.....I don't know what would!

In need of encouragement

2010-06-17T11:39:00.002-04:00

Since my last weigh in I'm felling really down about my current ability to lose any more weight. I know that I need to just hang in there that it will start coming off again. But it is sometimes hard when my schedule gets all screwed up! I haven't been able to walk since Monday. Tuesday the hubby was running errands preparing for his fishing trip the next morning and then Wednesday he was working late. I feel like a lump and I don't like it. I NEED ENCOURAGEMENT! Anyone out there have any for me?

Week in Review ~ tHE WEIGH IN

2010-06-14T11:04:00.003-04:00

Not a good week for me here. I only walked 3 days and I fell off the wagon on Friday when I drank a little too much and ate POLLO TROPICAL! Not Good!

The result?

Not one ounce lost! Exactly the same. And I'm disappointed in myself! But I'll get over it, move on and this week will be better!

And..... I'm excited that I will be getting a pair of Sketchers Shape~Ups from the best parents in the WORLD!

Slow BUTT Sure.....

2010-06-10T11:00:00.002-04:00

News is news.....lost 1/2 lb this week. I tried eating vegetarian week before last and it was not bad at all. This past week I had some protein and while I didn't do badly, I think I kind of liked the veggie route. I think I'll do it again this week. If nothing else, it causes me to eat more veggies, which I like.

I'll never catch up with the "kids" but as long as the number is going down, instead of up, I'm a happy girl!!

Have a slimming week!!!

CARB ADDICT!

BACK ON TRACK

2010-06-09T14:51:00.003-04:00

I'm back on track with the walking again! After having such great success and support from "hubby" I'm back to walking again and it feels great!

I have noticed that when I started this journey I constantly thought about food. I would wake up thinking "what's for breakfast" then shortly after that was over I'd start thinking about "what was for lunch". It's crazy. Now I don't even think about it. I eat when I start to feel hungry and then move on.

It's a nice feeling to know that it doesn't have a hold on me anymore! I feel better and sleep better! It's fantastic!

Woo-Hoo!

2010-06-07T08:50:00.007-04:00

I just got back from my weigh in and I am happy to report good news! I have lost another 1.6 pounds. That's on the heals of last weeks weigh in and loss of 1 lb. This is the beginning of week 8 and so the total is 12.5 lbs in 8 weeks. This is exciting and motivating! I'm on my way! And I can't believe that it's happening this time! Yea me! And of course, along with weight loss comes inches lost! I think this is more exciting! Here are my losses in inches!

Bust -1"

Waist -1.5"

Abdomen -2"

Hips -1"

TOTAL INCHES LOST 5.5"!

TOTAL WEIGHT LOST 8 WEEKS = 12 LBS!

On the exercise front I didn't do much last week. It rained most evenings and is just too hot to walk in the middle of the day! So hopefully I can get back into the walking this week. Although they are already reporting Thunder Storms this afternoon which will probably nix the walking along with the kid's swimming lesson. We'll see!

How are you all doing on your journey? Leave a comment and let me know!

Thought you'd never hear from me again, didn't ya?

2010-06-05T11:37:00.003-04:00

...and yet, here I am. Still alive and kicking. In fact, kicking up a storm.

I've been plugging along - back and forth - up and down - around and sideways. I was up 1/2 a lb a few weeks ago, then down 1/2; then up another 1/2. You know how it goes. Discouragement, elation, discouragement, elation. But the good news is that we have joined a gym. Actually, it's a senior activity center with a full gym, pool and spa, walking track, game room, cafe, conference centers, movie theater, on and on. It's brand new and beautiful inside and out.

We got some ribbing from Niki and her hubby but that's okay...we need a place to walk that's not 100 degrees and it's great to not have all that rap music blaring while we're walking. Ok....so we're old....so what???? We can still be healthy.

I've finally lost that 1/2 lb for good and since DXS is also interested in watching what he eats, it's going to be easier for me. In reality, his doctor wants him to go on an 1800 calorie/day plan. It's been ages since I paid attention to calories, but I'll just steer him in the right direction.

Getting company right now so gotta go....

Happy weekend to everyone!

A HUGE {little} Thank YOU!

2010-06-02T14:19:00.004-04:00

I have been given a sweet bit of encouragement from the woman who inspired the beginning of DTBMMBLF! 266 has give us here at DTBMMBLF the OH MY BLOG Award! Thank you so much for this! It reee--hee-hee--ly makes my/our day!

I'm here!

2010-06-02T13:55:00.002-04:00

WOW! It's been a whirlwind of a few weeks! I was very busy getting ready for the twins 3rd birthday! We had a blast! We BBQ'd and watched the kids swim and bounce. The next day we loaded everyone up and took a boat ride to the sandbar where we floated around all day long! It was lovely! Then, of course, this last weekend was another fun filled 3 days! Saturday was Daddy's day...he and his friends went fishing down in the keys all day long. Sunday we got a baby sitter and just the adults headed back to the sandbar to float and have fun! Then of course Monday we stuck close to home and swam in our little pool and had a wonderful Memorial Day! AND THE BEST NEWS................................................IN ALL OF THAT FUN I LOST ANOTHER POUND! :) I will admit though that it has been hard. I have found my self nibbling here and there and I really need to KNOCK IT OFF! I'm in it for the long haul tho. So I have to ease up on myself! A loss of a pound is a great thing!

This summer is a busy one for us. We are planning a long trip to Dallas to visit Carb Addict & the Pea~paw lucky for me they both want to see me succeed so we will stay on program. I may have to take those few weeks off of Jenny Craig and see if I can do it on my own. But I pretty sure I can. I have learned to really watch my portions! I've really determined that that is key for me. So what I plan to do it to really "rock" it in June-mid July on JC and then keep up the portion control while away! Add a lot of swimming and walking into that mix and I should be down 25 lbs by September. I've already hit the 11 lb mark so another 14...I can do that! Easy as pie...um, I mean easy peasy! :)

The Exercise Report

2010-05-18T16:56:00.004-04:00

RAIN RAIN GO AWAY!

I want to walk and I can't when it's THUNDERING & LIGHTENING outside! So rain... go away and come back when I'm sleeping. PLEASE.

The Inspiration for This Blog!

2010-05-18T16:48:00.002-04:00

The inspiration for this blog came from a blog that was sent to me to view. The blog is called 266 and is the story of one woman's success in the battle of the bulge. Her name ... I don't know. What does she look like ... I don't know. How much has she lost ... 124 pounds! She's an inspiration. And she's looking fantastic. While I don't have 100 lbs to lose I hope to look as fantastic as she does!

Keep up the GREAT work 266!

HERE I AM!!!!

2010-05-13T13:48:00.002-04:00

I'm right here! Just been unable to blog due to limited access to a computer. I'm unable to do this at work any longer because of a certain "snitch" who insists on watching every move I make and reporting it to anyone who will listen.

And it's very difficult for me to get to it once I get home at night. I never seem to have enough time to myself. Laundry, dogs, grocery shopping, dinners, cleaning, banking, etc., etc.

Since my hubby is traveling this week I took the opportunity to spend yesterday afternoon catching up on all those "me" things that get pushed back further and futher - until ... my hair was SO long that I was about to have to start wearing a hat (and believe me, you don't want to EVER see me in a hat!). So, got a haircut - after I had my teeth cleaned - then to the nail salon to get a pedi and mani - (took my nails off so it was just a simple manicure). Was going to get my brows waxed but didn't have the time. SEE?? It's impossible to get it all done!

Aaaannywaaay.....on to the purpose of this site - the weight. I've had a couple of weeks where I wasn't very conscientious. Cinco de Mayo, margaritas, chips & salsa, pot luck dinners...you get it. But still I've managed to do okay. I'm down a full 10 pounds and am SUPER happy about it. Can't seem to fit in that walking that I keep promising myself I'll do so I'll just walk when I can and continue on the WW trail.

Gotta sign off now before my guard returns from lunch. CAN'T WAIT TO TELL HER GOODBYE!!!!!

Carbaddict.......

The exercise report & a life lesson [niki]

2010-05-13T09:22:00.003-04:00

Last week sucked! I didn't do any walking. It was rainy and dreary here and on top of that, as i said before, I had company. But this week I am back on track and loving it. And when little Laney says "Mommy, I prouda you walking wit Carewol" and then follows it up with a big hug it motivates me even more. I am happy to see that Laney recognizes that her mommy is doing something for herself. I have struggled with that part of my life since Jake & Laney came of an age where they follow our lead. Maybe that is what finally pushed that magic button inside me to actually take control of my weight. I want her to see that her mommy takes care of herself. I want her to grow up with her self esteem in tact. I want her to be comfortable in her own skin and to feel 'good enough' and important. I remember my own mom telling me that she didn't like it when she heard me say I couldn't do something. As a child I didn't understand her true feelings behind that statement. I just assumed that it was frustrating for her when I refused to try something or do something. Now, as a mommy myself, I understand that her meaning and feelings were invested in those words because she was invested in me, my development and my growth as a girl. She didn't want me to limit myself in any way. AHHHHHHHH HINDSIGHT! So I am proud of my 10 pound accomplishment and my exercise accomplishment. It not only nourishes my own psyche but my little laney's as well!!!

Niki's weigh in [week 5] i feel pretty

2010-05-12T17:04:00.005-04:00

After worrying about this week's weigh in [and actually postponing it 2 days] I finally got up the nerve to walk right into that Jenny Craig office and step on the scale. I was sure that I'd gained weight due to having a little "fun" while I had family visiting! But I am so proud and happy to announce that I lost 2.2 lbs this week for a grand total of 10 lbs since I started! I'm revved up and ready to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Next goal ... ANOTHER 10 LBS!

Any One Seen Carb Addict?

2010-05-09T21:51:00.000-04:00

Me either....where are you?

not a good week

2010-05-09T21:43:00.003-04:00

I know..... but it wasn't. I didn't get to walk at all! ! I weigh in tomorrow morning and I expect to see a slight gain. *deep sigh*

But I'm geared up mentally to get right back on tomorrow! So show some love & support and leave me some words of encouragement

Niki's Weigh In [week 4]

2010-05-03T21:02:00.005-04:00

ARE YOU READY........ 1.8 POUNDS!

IN 3 WEEKS I'VE LOST 7.8 POUNDS!

I'm loving Jenny Craig and I am so proud of myself for all the hard work and determination I've shown myself! I've tried this time and time again and this time....IT'S GOING TO WORK!

P.S. I just got done walking my 3.5 miles for the day!

Loosey Goosey

2010-05-01T13:37:00.003-04:00

Losing weight ROCKS! Most mornings I struggle to find clothes to wear that don't cut into my gut. I HATE IT! God forbid I have to actually go to a function where I have to look my best. And because I'm home with the kids {one of the factors as to why I got to the size I am} my uniform consists of stretchy gauchos and a t-shirt. {Ahhh....the elusive t-shirt.....it has to be perfect...cover just the right amount of arm and long enough to not cut me in half....CANNOT ~under any circumstances~ have a rounded neckline and can't be too tight or too loose ~ so many rules, I know!} But today as I was searching for the right amount of comfort and style {LOL} I threw on my standard stretch pants {I like to call them, ahem, apartment pants} this time the full length wide legs I've come to love as well and felt as if I was a frump. {{{{NEWS FLASH.....I HAVE BEEN A FRUMP FOR SOME TIME NOW~but I'm working on that!}}}} So I quickly took out a pair of white (yes white) crop pants that I have NOT been able to wear without wanting to kill someone or something. And as I pulled them on I had the thought that this could go one of two ways...I am happy to announce....it went the best way possible. I pulled them up, zipped them up and buttoned them up without feeling like I was stuffing 10lbs into a 5lb bag! It was stupendous! Every day that I experience a better feeling or I get someone who says...."you've lost weight" I am motivated even more! So yea me! :)

Shhhhhhh

2010-04-30T15:28:00.004-04:00

I snuck in a weigh in today..... on my home scale & I LOVED what I saw..... I hope it doesn't change by Monday! :)

Carb Addict and Exercise

2010-04-28T21:28:00.002-04:00

...more on exercise...while I'm not as in love with exercise as Niki is at this point, I am still walking. Not 3 miles, but a fairly respectible one mile. And I feel certain that my one mile is as hard for me as the 3+ is for Niki. I'm old, after all.

I also failed to check in last week after my weigh-in. I lost that 1/2 pound that I had gained the week before. Not much, but better than a P.I.T.E.W.A.S.S.

:-)

Here's to a GREAT WEEK!!!

The Exercise Report [Niki]

2010-04-28T20:39:00.006-04:00

Since my last weigh in was less than stellar I decided to up my exercise routine in hopes of making up for what I like to call the "Guacamole Debacle". And I have to say that I am feeling better about my decision to "step" it up a notch {pardon the pun}! Since starting Jenny Craig I had made the decision to not only change my eating habits but to get my butt up off the couch and hit the pavement! I started by just walking a mile and this week extended that walk to 3.6 miles a night. It's easy to do when you have a walking companion and that she likes to chit chat! It makes the time fly by and before I know it we're standing in our front yards. If it weren't for her I don't think I would do it. Not that I couldn't do it ... I just wouldn't. So thank goodness for friends!

Monday ~ 3.6 miles

Tuesday~ 3.6 miles

Wednesday~ 3.6 miles

Penny Lane Designs ~ A HUGE Thank You!

2010-04-28T08:52:00.005-04:00

I have to thank Marina over at Penny Lane Designs for our ADORABLE design and face lift here at Does This Blog Make My Butt Look Big! I have been so impressed and amazed by Marina and her generosity and talent! I hope that each of you take time to go to her sites and use her for your own design needs! The new design of DTBMMBLB can be yours! I worked with Marina on the design and am happy to announce that it is listed in her shop under Pre-Fab Blog Designs!

Her designs are a direct interpretation of your ideas and needs! And to work with someone so sweet and kind is a pleasure! Marina I am a fan and can't wait to hire you in the future for more design work!

CarbAddict

2010-04-27T21:35:00.007-04:00

Niki....I'm SO proud and excited for you. Any time you can be positive and excited about doing good things for yourself, life is great! You're on your way. I have no doubt that by the time September arrives, you will be looking fabulous!
I, on the other hand, am having a little trouble. We had company last weekend and three, count them....THREE birthdays to celebrate. I didn't eat badly but I did indulge in the C&IC!
On a positive note, I started walking again. All in all, I'm not too worried. I'll get back with it.
And, by the way Niki, YOU and your sister are MY inspiration!
More later......

DAMN You Guacamole!

2010-04-26T08:52:00.006-04:00

I didn't lose this week. I maintained...which I suppose is the brighter side of failure. But I'm ok. Hopefully next week I'll have a HUGE weight loss making up for my indiscretions!

Starting Week 3 Jenny Craig

2010-04-19T13:19:00.005-04:00

I am feeling really good! I have weighed in twice now since starting Jenny Craig and I am so happy to report to all 5 of you that I am down a total of 6.2 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!! This weeks weight loss was 2.4! I am so excited and so very happy at my dedication to this.

Many times before (as I'm sure you've all experienced at one time or another) I have started a diet only to make it about 2 - 3 days before falling off and eating everything in sight. But this time something is different! I have (even when going out of town or out to lunch) stuck to my diet. I know that I am on a 1200 calorie a day diet. And therefore when going out I make sure that I ask for the menu item that will give me about 300 calories for that meal. And believe it or not....it's possible!

Just in case you were wondering at Mc Donalds you can have the Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Newman's Light Balsamic Dressing for a grand total of 300 calories! That's pretty good. Add a bottle of water and you can enjoy a fun lunch with your kids at Mc Donalds. And that is just what we did on Saturday.

Exercise is another story. All last week I walked my butt off (quite literally it seems) but it has been raining since Saturday and today is more of the same. I am hoping that it subsides by this evening so I can do my little walk!

I'M 6 LBS LIGHTER! AND IT FEELS SOOO GOOD!

*muah* Niki

Can I Get A Woot~Woot?!

2010-04-15T21:28:00.005-04:00

This isn't me....I'm not a blond. I wonder if the person who illustrated this chick created her in their imagination of if they had a live model?

But on to real news.......It was my 1st week weighing in at JC and I'm down 3.8 lbs, BABY! That's right! That calls for a Woot~Woot!

I've been doing very well. Yesterday was a little difficult and I ate a bit more than I should have. But I felt like a loser last night when I got into bed and vowed to be spot on today.

Over the weekend my hubby & I went to Orlando sans kids and walked our butts off around 3 of the parks. And again yesterday evening and tonight I walked with my neighbor. It feels good to get outside and get some fresh air.

So I'm hoping that my next weigh in is a successful one too! Keep your fingers crossed for me and any encouraging words would be nice! REMEMBER....SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT DTBMMBLF AND LEAVE SOME COMMENTS! THEY HELP US ALL GET THROUGH THE DAY/WEEK.

And CA.....don't worry! You're my inspiration. And soon we'll be sittin' in the Keys having a BLAST! And all this will be behind us (for a week at least!)

*Muah* Niki

The Week from HELL!

2010-04-15T14:41:00.002-04:00

I've done better...lots better. I had a very stressful week and slipped - not completely off the wagon, just sort of hanging on to one of the wheels as it rolled over my feet, then my knees, then my thighs, ALMOST up to my waist. But I've stopped it before I was completely squashed and managed to climb back up into the seat.

From having pizza with my friends at the lake last weekend, to eating 1/2 deli sandwich and a bucket load of pasta salad on Tuesday (see?? carbs!!) I was up about 1/2 pound this week. Actually, .4, but lets not split hairs! I much prefer my scale at home where I can jump on (step on gingerly) naked and before I've had so much as a sip of coffee. I like that weight better. I wonder if WW would just take my word for it!!?? Nah, guess not.

Anyway, I'll be extremely happy when this week is over. I've been absolutely buried with work from what seems like everyone in the building. And every request is an emergency. And everyone's emergency is more important than everyone elses emergency. I finally had to just get up and walk out for lunch around noon yesterday to keep from hurting someone. The first break I've had all week. All the rushing and chaos makes me want to eat and so I have!

So, kids, here's to a better week - beginning now - at 1:51PM, Thursday, April 15, 2010.

C.A. CHECKING IN

2010-04-08T14:15:00.002-04:00

Have to say that this week was NOT what I expected. But after several days of not tracking, company over the weekend, and even being sick last night, I'm still doing okay.

I've lost another pound (No!! Not Two, Kiki!) making my loss 6lbs! In four weeks. Very slow, but steady...so I'm happy.

As they say, this is NOT a diet, it's a life style. The best news is that I'm feeling very positive, not deprived, not frustrated, not craving thinks I should not have, and all in all very pleased with the process.

I have heard in the past, and again the other night, that one should allow themselves one day a week to splurge a little. I agree. Saturday is my day!!

Have a great week and I'll check in later....

CarbAddict

Hello Chubby Chasers

2010-04-08T13:23:00.003-04:00

I just wanted to welcome the few followers that we have here on DTBMMBLF. It's nice to see you and welcome each and every one of you to visit and more importantly to comment! We're gearing up for a blog makeover here on DTBMMBLF {quite honestly just typing the letters isn't any easier than typing the whole name} so check back often to see if the new look is live! The new look is courtsey of Marina at Penny Lane Designs. She's an amazing designer with great talent! Check out her site {Here}

WELCOME AND STAY A WHILE.....DON'T FORGET TO SPREAD THE WORD!

*MUAH* Kiki

Niki Day THREE

2010-04-08T13:01:00.006-04:00

Things are moving right along! I am loving Jenny Craig. So there! For all of you out there that say Jenny Craig is for losers you're probably 22 and 115lbs. So what do you know? NUTTIN! I'm really enjoying it. The food is tasty and I'm spreading it out and eating about every 4 hours. So I'm staying just satisfied. Believe me.... I am getting hungry but when I start to feel that I realize that it's time to eat again! And who doesn't love to do that?

I didn't get the chance to walk last night. I missed my walking partners phone call and apparently she told my husband that she was getting ready to walk, however, he neglected to tell me. I'm trying not to be cynical and say that he planned that little bit of sabotage. I'm just saying....

Day TWO

Dinner : JC Chicken Fajitas / Green beans / iced tea (unsweetened of course)

Day THREE

Breakfast : 1 100 cal english muffin / 1 scrambled egg / 1 slice lite cheese / milk
Lunch : 1 JC pizza topped with addl green bell pepper / 1 side salad w/ 1tbl dressing / iced tea (unsweetened)
Snack : 1 c grapes
Dinner : JC meal (haven't decided yet) with veggies on the side (probably left over green beans)
DESSERT : JC COOKIES & CREAM CHEESE CAKE (Lord have mercy I can't wait for this!)

Oh and I just talked to Carb Addict and she's on her way to weigh in .... so good luck CA! I'm sure you've lost another 2 lbs!

*muah* Niki

Diets Make You Crazy Skinny

2010-04-07T14:25:00.004-04:00

Day TWO. This has been a rough day. Not in terms of food or eating or diets but in terms of kids. Mine are driving me to eat. You heard me right. Not drink, EAT! But I haven't. Nope. I still had my JC lunch along with a tall glass of water. I was even up for walking last night. Which during that walk I met an adorable kitten who was so friendly. I actually made my way around the lake a 2nd time to see if she was still there. And she was. I admit that I picked her up and headed home with her. Only for her to want down so she could follow an other walker in the opposite direction. SEE WHAT DIETING CAN DO......MAKE YOU GO CRAZY IN YOUR CABESA! I DON'T NEED NO STINKIN' CATS! Thank GOD she headed back where she came from!

Day ONE Dinner : JC chicken fajitas / xtra green bell pepper / 1/2 cup collard greens

Day TWO

Breakfast : 1 egg / 1 C milk

Lunch : JC meatball sandwich / small side salad / water

Snack : JC anytime peanut butter bar

*muah* Niki

YES!!

2010-04-06T21:19:00.002-04:00

YES, THIS BLOG MAKES MY BUTT, TITS, ARMS, ABS AND ASS LOOK LIKE A FRIKIN CREATURE FROM THE FAT, BLACK LAGOON!

Niki Day ONE Jenny Craig

2010-04-06T11:31:00.003-04:00

Ohhhh I'm on it! Jenny and I have come together to do this thing! Today is day one! And so far so good. With spring here I think this may be a bit easier. So here is where I am so far in my day!

Breakfast : 1 hard boiled egg / 1 C milk
Mid Morning Snack : 1 JC Peanut Butter Anytime Bar
Lunch : Small side salad w/1TBL dressing / JC Pesto Pizza / water
Mid Afternoon Snack : 1 bag JC cheese curls

And then I'm off to nap at little!

:) Yeah me!

*muah* Niki

Outta Control!

2010-04-05T12:39:00.004-04:00

Hey there... it's me Kiki and I'm outta control! I have completely fallen off the wagon and I hit hard. I don't know what is going on. I think that I have fallen into the dark abyss that is emotional eating. And I have to say...I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore! I have made the decision to take drastic measures and join Jenny Craig. Now before I am judged let me explain myself.

Money certainly doesn't grow on trees around here so the decision to join was not done in a flippant manner. And my ultimate decision to join was for a jump start into my journey. I have done JC before with some success. And I am willing to give it another try. But I ask that you don't judge. I've heard it all before. Jenny Craig is for losers. But I'm having a hard time. And I need a little easy, non thinking, just eat this....encouragement. So I'm off to meet with Jenny at 4:30 today. I'll report back when I return!

Carbaddict

2010-04-01T13:36:00.002-04:00

....with a note to the postings below....

First of all, that salmon looks FABULOUS!!! I can smell the onions and garlic cooking now! YUM!

Secondly, today IS another day. Do not be crushed. Just remember that whatever you eat (even if you know it's not the best choice you could make) try to only eat half of what you normally would. You will lose without being so careful about what it is you're eating. You can do it.

Carbaddict Checking In

2010-04-01T13:27:00.002-04:00

Very happy today....lost 2.5 pounds! I feel like I'm on my way!

Of course, just as I'm gaining momentum with eating better, I arrived at work this morning to find two chocolate "bunnies" on my desk from some unnamed person and they are, at this moment, staring me down. One is a "crisp" - I love those. Haven't quite decided what to do about those things. Guess I'll continue to work and see what transpires. Maybe they'll get up and hop away!

More later.....C.A.

Does This Blog Make My Butt Look FAT?

2010-03-29T11:21:00.002-04:00

Yes! The answer to this question is YES! BECAUSE I AM! I started on this journey a week ago yesterday and when I weighed in in the morning I thought for sure that I would come up with at least a 2 lb loss. BOY WAS I WRONG! It was a whopping .... wait for it .... .5 lbs POINT FIVE!

I'm deflated. Crushed. Trying to pick myself up and move on. God it's hard! When I was in my 20s the weight quite literally melted away. Now it's like it's glued itself to my butt. Which I swear is getting so big I'm an inch taller when I sit down.

Today is another day......

xoxo Kiki

Lean Green Beans!

2010-03-26T16:56:00.010-04:00

I didn't lose 2 pounds, but I did weigh myself and found that I'm 5 less than I thought I was. This was inspiration enough, then I saw Lady Carb had lost 2lbs and wanted to kill her, then myself, but I got over it and decided to cook the following: Fresh Green Beans, cleaned and washed

Fresh Onion, chopped
Fresh Garlic, chopped

1 Jalapeno pepper, chopped

1 Tbls olive oil

1 Tbls Smart Balance butter stuff

2 Tsp Soy sauce

1 Tsp Asian Hot Sauce

1 Salmon Filet, with dry seasonings and broiled

I sauteed everything but the salmon in a large skillet until the onions and garlic were translucent. Then I added the green beans and sauteed them for a few minutes and then covered them for until they were al dente and tasty. Then after broiling the salmon to perfection, I covered it with a large ladle full of the green bean mix and may have added a little more soy for flavor. It was jammin!

CARBADDICT - BACK FROM MY W.I.

2010-03-25T14:12:00.002-04:00

....with good news!! Lost 2 pounds this week. I'm very happy with that. Not a huge loss but I've never been a fast "loser". Now I'm going to eat my "0" point soup and have a 1 point WW bar and drink another gallon or so of water!!

Happy Lunching!!

CARBADDICT HERE

2010-03-25T12:05:00.001-04:00

On my way to check in. I'm feeling somewhat confident that I will be down a bit today. I hope my positive attitude isn't dashed by a lousy number. My clothes seem to fit a little more comfortably. I must try to remember that whatever the scale says I'm eating better and eventually the weight will come off. It's ALL IN THE 'TUDE!!! ONWARD AND UPWARD -- I mean, ONWARD AND DOWNWARD!!!

Kiki Day TWO

2010-03-24T15:24:00.004-04:00

Do I look like this yet? NO? Ok. But I'm working on it! Here are my goals!

Give up ALL SODA
Eat more whole foods and LESS processed foods (i.e., fruits, veggies, etc.)
Eat more organically (i.e., organic meats, etc.)
Eat a salad with every meal
Walk at least 5 miles a week to start

So far so good. I know it's only day 2 but I'm on my way! I have actually stopped eating all day long. Being a stay at home mom it's easy to nibble all day! And I have! I've nibbled my way into a size 14, ahem, and I'm tired of it! I want my little ones to look at me and think I'm pretty and healty! I want to feel healthy! I want to be healthy. I don't need to be a size 2 but I want to be able to put on something and feel comfortable in my skin! So I'm doing it! One day at a time. Heck, even one meal at time!

Confessions Of A Carbaddict!

2010-03-24T11:14:00.003-04:00

Well, tomorrow is my second weigh-in. I have to admit that I've slipped a little -mostly over the weekend. I drank a little too much wine, ate a few too many snacks, and even a few bites of pecan pie. (When it's right in your face whattya gonna do?)

Okay....and yesterday I ate 5 M&M's (I counted them) and two Hershey Kisses! There's all this stupid EASTER candy in this office and it's making me crazy. But I'm a little better today, I think. I believe I can make it through without the "picking".

I'll check in tomorrow after the big WI!

See ya! Carbaddict

TOOOOOO MORROW!

2010-03-24T10:47:00.005-04:00

Hello Kids,

Today my company leaves. Well actually this evening at 7 she leaves. We've already discussed what we'll be having for dinner, so it looks like I'm pushing this thing to the last degree. Mean while, in an attempt to gain some mental momentum, I've been stealing moments here and there looking at other peoples diet blogs, seeking inspiration, hoping to trigger that thing that clicks in your brain to put me into diet mode.

Honestly, I don't have bad eating habits. I eat all good things as a rule. I don't have junk in my house. No chips, ice cream, cakes, etc. For the most part I eat very well, my problem is portion control. I can put it away people, so my biggest challenge is going to be pushing away from the table.

Typically I have dinner with someone every night who has this ability, so I plan to use this to influence me instead of making me feel that tinge of resentment that I normally feel. Yes, I'm confessing here. She makes me feel a little like a pig when I go back for seconds and she does not. Or when I heap the food on my plate while she takes portions for normal folks. Oye! This is going to be interesting. But not until I start TOMORROW! I love ya, you're always a day away!

More Later, Love, Peaches

Peaches, PBJ and Pizza

2010-03-21T18:37:00.002-04:00

First Entry:

I NEED HELP. Put me on here. I'm feeling hopeless, out of breath, fat and pudgie. I have a hard time tieing my shoes. I can't find a bra that fits. I have a job interview on Monday and a closet full of expensive clothes that do not close! I have been living in elastic band heaven for over one year. I make sandwiches and bread all the time. I'm having a love trist with mayonaise. I am addicted to it and salt/salt products. My days are spent planning dinner. I can't see or reach my feet. Spring has sprung and I have nothing to wear. Love, Peaches

Second Entry:

The more I think about and describe the symptoms of my weight gain, the more I am seriously considering going off Crestor. It's 4AM and I've been reading support group comments about this drug. While most of them are discussing muscle and joint pain, many are attributing increased weight specifically to the mid section. Also dry mouth, vivid and strange dreams (that's me) strange taste in the mouth, exhaustion, grumpiness, difficulty focusing, shortness of breath (I have this) and on and on and on... I need this like I need a Pizza. Ms. Carb is on Crestor too, and I'm wondering if we should compare notes more carefully. I'm going off the stuff as of today.

Third Entry:

I can't officially start a diet until my company leaves town on Wednesday 3/24. Wait for me!

Hi, I'm a Carbaddict....

2010-03-18T15:53:00.001-04:00

Hi....yes, I'm a participant in this little journey. My goal is also to lose as much as possible by September 1.

I've actually gotten a wee bit of a jump on some others since I spent this past week (my first week) doing battle. However, as well as I thought I was doing, I only managed to lose one pound. I know...one pound lost is better than one gained, but still I wish it had been more. If for no other reason than to give me the moral boost I need. Guess that will have to come from elsewhere. I also guess this means that I'll have to begin the dreaded "E". Exercise is NOT my favorite thing to do. By the way...my current weight is 174.8 and my BMI (Body Mass Index) is 30 - labeling me OBESE! I do NOT like that word. And I don't like BEING obese even more...so I'm breaking out the tennis shoes tonight and beginning my walking regime. A woman's gotta do what a woman's gotta do.

Come In, Sit Down, Enjoy

2010-03-18T12:27:00.009-04:00

Hi there! I'm one of the players in this little quest for freedom of the bulge! That's right there are more of me. And we're all related. We've changed our names to protect the innocent and quite frankly ourselves! Who wants the world to know how much they weigh (unless they weigh 100lbs)? I certainly don't but I am ready, willing and able to put it out there for the world to see and...as long as you don't see me.....it's golden!
So there will be pictures posted (of hopefully success and progress) on my part. I can't speak for the others....but I hope they will. Just don't shoot your face! That's what I say! Or put a bag over it! :) LOL

Here's a little bit about me. I'm a mom. Of 2 1/2 year old twins. What does being the mother of twins have to do with my story? Well I'm 37 years old, 5'3" and when I gave birth I weighed a whopping 220lbs. That's what it has to do with my story! You can only imagine how huge I was...and what that did to my stomach! A month after I had them I was back down to my pre~pregnancy weight of FAT (still fat, but what I wouldn't give to be that weight) .....flash forward to today and I'm an even 20-25 lbs heaver! That's right.....I weigh about (yeah, no one really needs to know....). God it looks real when you put it down in black and white. Painfully real! But it's the truth and I'm here to start my little weight loss journey (WLJ) back down to where I was when I met my husband. My goal....135-140lbs! My timeline, eek.....September 1st. I know that's a lofty goal. I guess I should rethink this....my goal isn't to weigh 135 by September 1st... my goal is to lose as much as possible by that date. That's better!

So I invite you to follow our journeys as we embark on what I hope will be a life changing, get me back into a bathing suit, enjoy shopping again, want to take pictures of me again, get healthy journey!

*Niki*