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i've been stuck in the same rut for about three months... not only did i gain weight, but i settled out and maintained that same weight... only when i started eating breakfast, taking a multivitamin and drinking a protein shake (i use one of GNC's A…

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I am a bit late on this, Joni, but you look fabulous!

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I would kill for your body! You look amazing.

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Wow, you look terrific!!

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About Me:

I am a 34 yo mother of three (9, 11 and 13 yrs) and have been married to my high school sweetheart for 16 years. I never battled weight until after having my babies. In fact I'm one of those 'ate anything she wanted and never gained' type of people (I know I'm not alone). But one day I realized that without paying attention to the scale I had really packed it on!! I lost 40 lbs on WW 6 yrs ago and kept it off until I started working nights as a RN and eating to stay awake! I let the weight creep up on me and just really didn't care.

I was shocked to step on the scale in June and find that I weighed 178 (though my Drs office shows me weighing 182 in April). So I started WW June 29th and reached goal in November. I did a little up and down through the holidays and recommitted myself to be under 140 in January. And though I've been within 5 pounds of the same weight since February, it seems like every week people are saying "How much MORE have you lost?" The answer is of course none but it's a testament to the fact that muscle weighs more than fat. I'm more toned and look far smaller and tighter now than I did at goal in November. Though the scale moves very little the inches lost have been very big :)

I currently weigh about 130 pounds (+/- 2 lbs). It's scary to say that you're done. But right now I'm focused on training and being healthy. I work out 6 days a week. Running or doing the elliptical 6 days and doing either weight training or Jillians Trouble Zone DVD on 3-4 days. I ride my bike for all over town transportation so that burns some calories too :) Through this journey I've become an avid runner. I can't believe I'd ever call myself a runner but I AM ! :) I'm also a yogi and practice at least some yoga daily. Yoga keeps me centered and helps me to focus on my goals both internal and external. It's a great way for me to stop and savor.

I am a Registered Nurse and love my job helping moms bring their babies into the world but man I HATE all those nights ordering takeout! Evil, evil fast food! I've all but completely kicked that habit in the hiney (though every now and then I just can't resist In and Out Burger). I'm proud to say that I've made permanent lifestyle changes. I reach for apples instead of cookies. I run, walk and ride my bike more than I drive and fitness is part of my routine.

Stats:

Starting Weight: 178 (but my doctor says it was 183)
Current Weight: 13?
Goal Weight: where I'm at :)

Plan of Choice:

High Fiber, Weight Watchers

Workout Philosophy:

I'm a gym rat ALL the way, I'm a Running Fanatic, I love lifting weights

I will conquer the snack food, fat and my negative thoughts!

Weight progress:

I took off the complete weight history because it was just tooo long, but essentially I started WW @ 178 pounds in July (thought my highest weight according to the doc was 182). I reached goal of 137 in November (then up a little in January). Then decided that maybe I'd have to settle for 140 then ultimately re-evaluated my goal and decided I wanted to be around 135 but wouldn't obsess about it ... In any case I'm getting there. But I call myself a maintainer anyway.

WI's:

2/25/2009: 144.4
3/2/2009: 142.2
3/12/2009: 139.2 :)
3/19/2009: 136.8 WOWSERS (I haven't seen less than 137 since 1995)
3/26/2009: 138.4
4/2/2009: 138.8
4/9/2009: 136.8
4/16/2009: 136.6
4/23/2009: 137.2
4/30/2009: 137.2
5/7/2009: 136.2
5/14/2009: 134.8 DOUBLE WOWSERS (I haven't seen less than 135 since high school! and I think I'm finally DONE)
5/21/2009: 135.6
5/28/2009: 134.2
6/4/2009: 132.2.
6/11/2009: 131.4
6/18/2009: 131.0
6/25/2009: 129.8
7/2/2009: 128.2
7/31/2009: 128.8
8/8/2009: 126.8

I'm working on not being number obsessed... Staying accountable while not over the top. I will post them though so that I have to keep track and visually see what I'm doing. :)

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food logging flogging

Soooo this is the first week I am trying to just write down what I eat and not enter it into livestrong. Entering every bite and accounting for every calorie in helpful is the sense that I do know exactly what is going with my intake, I'm very Type A that way, as well as what energy I am expending with my daily workouts. But, that being said, I really want to get away from this sort of food/calorie/workout obsession that I have. I mean I found that if one day my calories didn't balance out at th… Continue

Posted on July 30, 2009 at 4:36am — 5 Comments

drinking my dinner

well it's a typically hot California day and I just returned from the gym session of elliptical and weight lifting. Ouch. The burritos I had planned for the rest of the fam just didn't sound appealing so I whipped up a quick little smoothie/post workout recovery drink. I tried to pack it with all the nutrients I could fit in there without making it taste like a protein shake (which I don't like). It turned out so amazing that my youngest child drank half and i had to make more! Of course a smoot… Continue

Posted on July 22, 2009 at 9:52pm — 4 Comments

maintenence and record keeping...

I posted this to the maintainers group but I'm going to blog it as well because I know that many of you may have advice for me... if so THANKS :)

Hey folks!! Hoping some of you can share advice on how you are dealing with going from strict food journaling and weighing. I'm currently still weighing everyday and recording every bite in the livestrong app on my phone. I'm feeling really ruled by this constant recording but I keep doing it I think primarily because I don't trust myself. For example… Continue

Posted on July 20, 2009 at 4:20pm — 1 Comment

well well well

It's been a little while. And of course I've hit a struggle spot. I've been saying to myself for some time now that I was going to try to blog the positive things in my life but alas, it seems I rarely get to it. The stark reality is that I blog as a stress response. It's how I think things out and process. That said.. feel free to quit reading now, the rest of this entry will be me talking to myself. Jabbering on and generally obsessing. A character flaw I'm keely aware that I have.

So a few m… Continue

Posted on July 13, 2009 at 5:23am — 1 Comment

Wednesday Whew

It's my Friday and not a moment too soon! The last three days at work have been an absolute NIGHTMARE. There are babies EVERYWHERE. It's madness I tell you. Madness. My feet ache ache ache.

In other news.... I weighed in last week at 129.8 (then 128.8 the next day). My lowest weight since high school. I blog a lot to complain and vent but I've got nothing negative to say today. Not a thing. I'm really happy with myself. That's not to say I'm not fine tuning because I am, always, but I feel grea… Continue

Posted on July 1, 2009 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments

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At 11:17pm on August 23, 2010, David Chatwin said…: Joni, your story is impressive and you do look great. I have reached my goal and still I love to keep reading success stories. I guess thats how I focus on maintaining mine.
Thanx for sharing.

At 8:33pm on January 27, 2010, Rachel said…: Hey Joni, I really miss having you around. I hope all is well with you. If you get a minute, give me an update!!

At 1:28pm on September 24, 2009, Rachel said…: Where you been girl?!?!

At 6:29am on July 25, 2009, Svanita said…: Thanks so much, Joni!!

At 8:54pm on July 23, 2009, Shannon H. said…: Joan just congratulated me on my first workout with the Nike+ this morning. Love it!

At 6:51pm on July 22, 2009, Rachel said…: Thanks for your insight Joni... I actually have just discovered and fallen in love with biking! My daughter and I do it all the time now, I have a seat right on the back of the bike. I completely understand why you got so into biking with your little one as well! You inspired me to find new things to do around the house too... I feel like I'm not very creative so I love trying to discover that creative side, although it's hard!

At 7:19pm on July 18, 2009, Rachel said…: Wow Joni. I just feel so flattered that I helped inspire a girl at your work. I read my husband your comment because it's so unreal to me! Thanks for sharing that with me. I would love for nothing more than for my journey to be able to help others see that it can be done.

At 10:03am on July 13, 2009, Maren said…: Ive got the empty, south boobs too! Thats funny but sad at the same time. Im getting over it though. I know my husband loves me no matter what and that he doesnt care. I think the more Im uncomfortable with it and make it a big deal the less attractive I probably look to him. I need to try to be more confident and go deeper. A lot of times we care so much about our appearance that we make ourselves ugly. I know that when I bring those insecurities up all the time and get upset about them, that my husband hates it. I try to look at the postive and tell myself wow...your biceps are looking good or your legs are getting toned. I cant focus on my problems anymore. It gets me NOWHERE!

You know that you are at a great weight right! I am only 5.4. Your taller than I am. You have a lot of muscle too. One of my instuctors at the gym told me that I probably weighed more than I looked because of my muscle. Its true. If I wanted to be 115 or 120 I could.... but I wouldnt have this muscle. I would rather weigh more and have muscle. I see skinny minny girls who are proabably a size 0 or 2 but they have nothing on them. They are just bones. I think thats ugly. Im a size 4 and feel great. But Im also short. Anyways....try to keep a healthy mind and remember whats important and what makes you happy. Try not to let your journey of health make you unhappy mentally. If you dont want surgery ..know that you may not ever get that perfect stomach that you are looking for... but really...YOU are the only one that cares about it. Everyone else loves you no matter what your tummy looks like. We lay the hardest judgements upon ourselves dont we? Take care!

At 8:25pm on July 12, 2009, Maren said…: Joni, You know...I totally can relate. I struggle with the same issues. I also have a tummy problem and I do still track all my food. I have a Bodybugg and log in my food online, everyday. I sometimes feel like Im still in diet mode and I need to remind myself sometimes that Im in maintenance. I wouldnt mind losing a few more pounds because my tummy is still there, but the scale hasnt budged. I think my body is happy where it is. I am also trying to focus more on weights, toning and eating clean, other than losing. My body is changing, allthough I dont see much move on the scale. I move up and down a few pounds here and there. I do have to admit that I eat clean except for the most part other than my Caffeine Free Diet Soda problem. Im so bad....I did give up the caffeine but I havent been able to give up the soda yet. I read that too much caffeine can make you insulin resistant. So I quit in hopes to keep my blood sugar levels undercontrol. It totally helped me lose the last five pounds. Im on my way though to saying goodbye to it forever! I did give up the sugar for the most part. I do treat myself here and there when I get an urge and I have learned to eat just a serving and stop. I usually do that every week or two. Clean eating has really changed me and I do pretty well with it most of the time. I have built a lot of muscle but I still struggle with the tummy area too. I swear it is the last thing that will go... if it will ever go. I heard that you can do all the sit ups you want but if you dont eat right...it wont go away. Youve got to burn the fat that covers the muscle to get the results you want.Thats how body builders can have such nice abs. They work out AND eat really well. Eating well is probaly the most important. Tosca Reno says that the way your body looks is 80% food. The other 20% is exercise and genetics. Maybe if I gave up a few more things it would look better but Im not sure I want to. I have some loose skin and a little pooch. I lucked out and have no stratch marks though. My tummy looks Ok...but I wish it looked better. I figure it could be worse and that it may never look perfect so I have to be Ok with that. Maybe as I continue eating healthy and exercising that eventually I will get there. I am also going to continue to track my food until I get into a routine. I just dont know if I trust myself yet. I have only been clean eating for a month and a half, so I need to give it more time. Eventually I would like to get there. Maybe it might help you get where you want to be.... if you really focus more on WHAT your eating and more weight training. That might give you the results your looking for. Clean eating isnt really a DIET persay, but a way of eating. She still thinks that an active women should eat between 1800 -2100 calories day to fuel your body to make those changes. Up your protein a bit through out the day and lower your carbs at night and see if that helps. Maybe try to limit your sugar too. I guess it all depends on how much you want the results. It takes harder work and more effort to get there. That has been my dilemma. I ask myself....Is this worth it? Do I want it bad enough? and will I still be in a healthy frame of mind when I get there? Too much restriction isnt healthy and Im feeling like Im in a very healthy place right now. I hope that helped and that it wasnt too confusing. Im glad that you asked me my opinion! Take care and have a great week! Your looking FANTASTIC by the way! I love your new pictures. Try not to be so hard on yourself! You are beautiful!

At 10:37am on July 1, 2009, Kim said…: Wow Joni...129.8!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!