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Getting to goal in 2010
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Weight-Loss Ticker and Goals
WHAT WENT RIGHT IN 2008?
• I finally hit the 50-pounds-lost mark.
• Attended WW meetings regularly.
• Fit back into a size 12.
• Settled on a mantra that works pretty well for me: "One day — one choice — at a time."
• Started tracking what I eat more consistently.
• My blog has developed quite the following. :D
WHAT STILL NEEDS TO CHANGE?
• I don't get in all my water consistently.
• More movement — I don't exercise as much as I should.
• I tend to forget to take my daily multivitamin.
WHAT I WANT TO CONTINUE IN 2009
• Exercising (I'm thinking about checking into the cost of Curves.)
• Tracking every bite, every day (It's when I don't write it down that I get off track.)
• Losing weight (I want to get to my WW goal weight by June 1 — or sooner!)
WHAT I WANT TO CHANGE
• Letting the Boyfriend influence my food choices (This is the biggie!)
• Eating so much fast food
• My clothing size (I want to fit back into my size 8 jeans!)
• Weight (WW goal is 170 ... personal goal 160)
WHAT I WANT TO IMPROVE ON
• Getting in eight 8-ounce glasses of water (or sugar-free flavored water) a day
• Exercising consistently (I especially need to focus on strength work. I'm not bad at the cardio requirement already. But I need to move more all around. Some weeks I'm good at working out regularly, and others I'm really very lazy.)
Profile Information
- About Me:
- Arlene is an Arizona journalist who has had to battle with her weight since about fifth grade. She lost 105 pounds in two years on Atkins, but regained about 70 of those pounds after meeting her boyfriend, a carb freak. She joined WW in August 2007 and has lost 61 pounds since then. Slow and steady wins the race, right?
Highest known weight: 306
WW start weight: 245.6
Current weight: 184.8 (as of Sept. 9, 2009)
WW goal weight: 170
Personal goal 160-ish
- Plan of Choice:
- Low Fat, High Fiber, Weight Watchers
- Website/Blog:
- http://arlene-adventuresinweightloss.blogspot.com/
- Workout Philosophy:
- I stay active doing everyday activities, I'm a walk-a-holic
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I gave up for a few days, but I'm back and ready to work hard.
I, too, know how you feel. I've been basically maintaining (but trying to lose another 15-20 pounds) for more than a year ... Plateaus suck. Mine is self-induced, because I let myself get off-track when I'm with the Boyfriend.
that is a TOTAL NSV!!! Waaaaaaayyyy to go!! It's hard to realize that your health is more important than staying in your comfort zone and accepting what others give you...it's YOUR body and by golly you are gonna speak up! Great job!
It IS headed in the right direction!! Now keep 'er rollin'...
If you focus only on the lifetime "bad" choices you've made, you aren't giving yourself credit. Life is not about three months ago; life is about right now. Right now you are making good choices, right now you are losing weight. Life is not about th…
That is a good way to look at it. I'll try, but I'm not sure I'm quite ready for that paradigm shift yet ... :D
It is totally a joyous occasion--you have been able to maintain the bulk of your weight loss!!! (trying out the ole glass half full thing!)
Is that the elusive "happy weight" all the fitness magazines keep talking about? Hope you find yours!
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Verdict is in
I can't afford to go to my WW meeting for a few weeks, but I decided to keep a Monday WI for myself anyway.
The verdict on the bad choices I made most of last week is in: 190.0.
The good news about this number I don't like is that last Monday, I weighed on the home scale at 192.something ... so 190 is an improvement.
However, considering back in October I was 183.2 (just 13.2 pounds from goal), this is not a joyous occasion.
I'll take it anyway. At least it's headed in the right direction!
The verdict on the bad choices I made most of last week is in: 190.0.
The good news about this number I don't like is that last Monday, I weighed on the home scale at 192.something ... so 190 is an improvement.
However, considering back in October I was 183.2 (just 13.2 pounds from goal), this is not a joyous occasion.
I'll take it anyway. At least it's headed in the right direction!
Posted on February 1, 2010 at 1:15pm — 4 Comments
Taco Bell screwed up my order ...
... And I still stayed OP!
That's right. I ordered the "Drive Thru diet" combo — two grilled steak tacos, fresco-style. But I got regular ones instead — that's 7 Points each instead of 3. So not worth the extra 4 Points apiece. I picked the cheese off taco No. 2 and called it 12 Points for my late lunch.
Had I not gotten them to go, I'd have said something. But I was already at work by the time I realized the error.
I'm getting better about speaking up. Yesterday, I took a sip of my iced tea… Continue
That's right. I ordered the "Drive Thru diet" combo — two grilled steak tacos, fresco-style. But I got regular ones instead — that's 7 Points each instead of 3. So not worth the extra 4 Points apiece. I picked the cheese off taco No. 2 and called it 12 Points for my late lunch.
Had I not gotten them to go, I'd have said something. But I was already at work by the time I realized the error.
I'm getting better about speaking up. Yesterday, I took a sip of my iced tea… Continue
Posted on February 1, 2010 at 2:07am — 1 Comment
A second straight good day
Dare I think I'm beginning a streak?
Today wasn't quite as good as Friday — ate 28 Points (5 over the 23 I'm allowed) and still didn't get any exercise. Even so, I feel so much better than I did earlier in the week ... I feel so good that I'd be doing a happy dance if I had any energy left for that kind of thing at 2 a.m, after a long day at work.
I'd write more, but I'm going to take some NyQuil gelcaps and put myself to bed. You can read more about Day 2 In Control at… Continue
Today wasn't quite as good as Friday — ate 28 Points (5 over the 23 I'm allowed) and still didn't get any exercise. Even so, I feel so much better than I did earlier in the week ... I feel so good that I'd be doing a happy dance if I had any energy left for that kind of thing at 2 a.m, after a long day at work.
I'd write more, but I'm going to take some NyQuil gelcaps and put myself to bed. You can read more about Day 2 In Control at… Continue
Posted on January 31, 2010 at 4:14am — 1 Comment
I needed that
Finally, I had a good day.
Ate 25 Points. I'm allowed 23, so I was 2 over ... but compared to the last week or so, that's fantastic.
I opted for a salad for lunch (OK, it was a chicken bacon ranch salad from McDonald's, but it was a salad all the same). And I ate a low-Point but filling dinner and sweet snack afterward. When I was still hungry as the evening wore on, I DID NOT visit the vending machine. (OK, I did get a Diet Dr. Pepper ... but no food.) I waited until I got home and fix… Continue
Ate 25 Points. I'm allowed 23, so I was 2 over ... but compared to the last week or so, that's fantastic.
I opted for a salad for lunch (OK, it was a chicken bacon ranch salad from McDonald's, but it was a salad all the same). And I ate a low-Point but filling dinner and sweet snack afterward. When I was still hungry as the evening wore on, I DID NOT visit the vending machine. (OK, I did get a Diet Dr. Pepper ... but no food.) I waited until I got home and fix… Continue
Posted on January 30, 2010 at 4:15am — 3 Comments
Still spinning out of control
Today started out well — slept in, went out for a healthy lunch ... but then all hell broke loose.
You can read all about my epic failure over at Adventures in Weight Loss.
Suffice it to say, five slices of Hawaiian pizza over the course of 10 hours is not a healthy choice. Nor is the dried cranberry trail mix that accompanied said pizza slices.
On the plus side, I found Deep Choco… Continue
You can read all about my epic failure over at Adventures in Weight Loss.
Suffice it to say, five slices of Hawaiian pizza over the course of 10 hours is not a healthy choice. Nor is the dried cranberry trail mix that accompanied said pizza slices.
On the plus side, I found Deep Choco… Continue
Posted on January 29, 2010 at 4:16am — 4 Comments
Comment Wall (354 comments)
- At 11:52pm on January 31, 2010,
Katie Beth said… - You are such an inspiration to me. I love logging in and reading your blog. Your commitment to the community is amazing. You are always commenting and providing feedback... all while sharing about your own journey. Hope that 2010 is finding you well!
- At 1:30pm on January 31, 2010,
Shay Shay said… - Arlene, thanks for commenting on my blog post. When I looked at your blogsite and realized how SUCCESSFUL you've been and yet still feel like you are struggling, I realized that this will be a fight I will have to continue for the rest of my life, not just until I lose the weight. This is a great reminder that this has to be truly a change in lifestyle not just a diet. Thank you!!
- At 9:37am on January 15, 2010,
Lynn said… - Thanks for the comment Arlene!!! How has everything been going for you these days?
- At 8:17am on January 15, 2010,
Christine said…
- one choice at a time... great comment! I need to remember that!! What's happening with the book? Make sure to let us know when it comes out!!
- At 2:06pm on January 13, 2010,
Lynn said…
- Hi Arlene. Thanks for the comment. I think that eating out may be the one issue that is going to be the most difficult to correct this time around. :(
- At 9:22pm on January 5, 2010,
Heather said… - Just checking in...haven't heard from you this week. Hope all is well!
- At 7:26pm on December 23, 2009,
Tonyne said… - Thank you so much! Another person told me about my other blog as well, I turned the catpcha off and then she was able to comment. Hopefully it works now. :) Thanks again!
- At 7:25pm on December 21, 2009,
Corrie Hatt said… - I was just looking at your pics and you look great you have come a long way it looks! keep it up!!!
- At 7:23pm on December 21, 2009,
Corrie Hatt said…
- I am in Surprise, I so wish it would snow... If only I could get some time off to take a road-trip!!!!! :)
- At 1:22pm on November 17, 2009,
Erin P. said… - So, I feel horrible for you (and terribly jealous all at the same time). I can't imagine having to work in a food related business right now. Good luck with the daily battle!
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