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About Me:: Life was good to me as a kid. It was better than most, worse than a few. But all in all, it was fine. I got fat in the fourth grade. My parents had split and I went to live with my mom for a few years. She wasnt the healthiest mom on the block. My dad on the other hand was a runner. Fat, oops, I mean fast forwarding to adulthood. I joined the Navy and came out of boot camp the best I have ever looked. I weighed in at about 155 and was toned and fabulous. However, McDonalds was right across from where I lived so that didn't last long. I have a VERY unhealthy relationship with food. I want to change that. Since the Navy, I have gotten married, had babies, three of them, and been fat and less fat, but always overweight.
My loving husband had always been very supporting of me and I am very blessed to have the family support that I have. Diets have not worked so this needs to be a life change. I need to change for myself, for my children, and for the life that I still have left to live.
I feel like I am inside here, somewhere, smothering to death from the weight of all of this, well, weight.
Someday, the outside of me will reflect who I truly am. And I look forward to seeing her again.

Website/Blog:: http://mbgas.wordpress.com/

Workout Philiosophy:: I stay active doing everyday activities, I'm new to exercise

Stats

Starting weight as of 1/1/08-----267 lbs
Current weight as of 5/8/08-----230 lbs
Current weight as of 5/24/08-----226 lbs

Re-starting weight
10/1/08-----244 lbs
10/6/08----241.2 (-2.8)
10/13/08--239.5 (-1.7)
10/20/08---238.6 (-.9)
10/27/08---237.8 (-.8)

11/3/08----235.6 (-1.2) I bought a new scale....so this is the starting weight.
11/10/08---234.4 (-1.2)
11/17/08---232.6 (-1.8)

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Just another manic Monday....

Hey everyone...I had the BEST weekend! Our dinner our with our company on Friday was SO GOOD! And I ended up getting a sitter for my youngest who would have been up waaaaay passed his bedtime...and you mommies know how that always ends up!! So it was great to be able to sit and actually eat and enjoy my dinner....of all kinds of wonderful pasta! And then we splurged on dessert....it was SICK! I mean so good it was sick!!!! I won't even go there...cause I won't be going there for a long time and… Continue

Posted on November 17, 2008 at 7:06am — 2 Comments

one more thing

So, do you all remember when Roni posted about the healthier version of ramen noodles? the Choice Ramen? Yeah, and again about how they were going to discontinue the line??? So, I went out and cleaned out our local grocery stores stock of those items cause I LOVE having them on hand for a less than 300 calorie lunch....guess how many bags I bought???/ OVER SIXTY!!! Lol...my oldest daughter opens the cabinet after school yesterday to get a snack and slowly says, Oh~My~Gosh, thats a lot of noodl… Continue

Posted on November 14, 2008 at 11:24am — 2 Comments

well it's allllllll-right.

Ya know...I'm doing ok. I really can't complain. I have been doing my C25K, eating "ok" meals, and losing weight. All the while not feeling like I was cheating myself in either direction. I have splurged a bit.....and been conservative a bit....and it all evens out in the end. For example....we had these amazing steak hoagies w/ ff the other day...and for dinner, my husband made me the greatest salad ever and I didn't even need dressing...crazy huh? But like I said...it balances out so I"m doing… Continue

Posted on November 14, 2008 at 8:16am — 2 Comments

Taco Bell

Ohhhhhh yeah....anyone eaten from the Fresco menu yet? Well, after my C25K last night, and then having to run to blockbuster cause the movies were late....we decided that it was too late to cook, about seven, and got some Taco Bell. I squashed my desire for the crunchwrap supreme which has over five hundred calories, and opted for two items from the Fresco menu. They have nine items to choose from...and of course, I wanted at least two items so I chose to order two of the Grilled Steak Soft taco… Continue

Posted on November 11, 2008 at 8:40am — 6 Comments

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!

I had a lengthy post typed out...then my son came and started playing with the mouse and now it's gone! anyway, I was saying that this weekend was a splurge and I still lost! We had pizza on friday, a HUGE breakfast on Sat that was two thirds of my calories (omelets/bacon/biscuits/hash browns) and then yesterday a HUGE helping of mashed potatoes and gravy to go with my chicken fried steak...not to mention that I ate four mini candy bars. sigh. but I still lost! AND I worked out on Sat AND Sun!!… Continue

Posted on November 10, 2008 at 8:23am — 1 Comment

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At 10:00am on November 21, 2008, Lynn said…: Hi Mary. Just checking in and seeing how things are going. Anything good going on?

At 2:05pm on November 19, 2008, Lynn said…: Hey there. Thanks for adding me as a friend. Can't wait to learn more about you and get along on this journey!!!

At 10:38pm on November 17, 2008, Christina said…: i know we are allowed those days, i just don't like having them!

At 1:23pm on November 11, 2008, MsPpod said…: Thanks for the idea about adding in weight lifting to my routine to help break my plateau. I have been considering that- I think I am going to try to add it in once a week and slowly build it up. I got some great advice on breaking my plateau and I think little by little it is working- I lost a pound this week. And I am aiming to stay on track this week as well following the good advice.

Thanks for the advice- it is much appreciated.

At 4:00pm on November 6, 2008, Christina said…: I do my video walking in my slippers

At 4:00pm on November 6, 2008, Christine said…: I was surfing, and reading the posts on the "1 day challenge" group where you had written the lyrics to the Baby Come Back song--the weird thing was that it was playing on my radio--that part of the song--at the same moment I was reading your post?! It freaked me out?!

At 3:01pm on November 2, 2008, Tanya said…: Thank you soooooo much! What a great idea to read over some old blogs of mine...I will do that! I appreciate all that you have said. It is really kind of you to comment. I feel that I can do this....I know I can. I just got back from the grocery store and stocked up on core foods. I am going to try it. I will see how it goes. Thanks again!

At 5:09pm on October 20, 2008, Kristi said…: I definitely think this season is a great one! I was able to watch one complete episode on HULU...the rest are clips. I've been waiting to see if anyone would upload the full episode though. But still, it's MUCH better than nothing. Thanks so much for sharing it with me! I hope all is well in your world!

At 11:24pm on October 18, 2008, Christina said…: I posted a blog about my appt!

At 4:11pm on October 18, 2008, Angie said…: Thanks Mary, and good luck! It's seriously an AMAZING program. Follow it as written and you will no doubt be running a 5k in the end.

And maybe Nike should give me some endorsements or at least free shoes and clothes :)