Monday a day or 2 late....

Guess what...I got my Cha.Lean Extreme yesterday.  I'm so excited that I want to do the cha-cha.  LOL  When I get in from doing the elliptical this morning, I'm going to hit it up and see what the deal is.  I'm very excited because I just want to be lean...I'm looking forward to see what will happen in 30 days.  It is a 90 days program, but at this point, I'm learning how to grasp small successes.  YaY!!!

Antywho...I see this Friend Making Monday all over the place, especially on one of the blogs that I stalk...lol....All The Weigh.

*tired eyes blinking* Just checking in....

Well a couple of days have gone by....ooo...but things are going strong.  I'm having an impatient moment.  I'm sick of waiting on my Cha.lean Ex.treme.  Sick honey...just sick. LOL  I'm ready to get on my with leaning out my body.  Just pumped. *tapping my foot waiting on my package.*

Other than that, I've been tracking, exercising and i'm seeing major changes.  As of this morning (you know that deadly morning scale weighing), I'm down 15.  Can't complain.  I press on....

.....and a word for the day.....

No Complaints...

Today was weigh in day...I did good.  I lost 6.0lbs.  This is really good because this is the 6 pounds that I had gained last week during the dreadful PMS.  I'll take it.


Right now I'm here blogging while I'm waiting on part of my dinner.  On this blazing a$$ day...I have my oven on, waiting on some sweet potato fries.  Bwwwaaah at me.  Yes on a 97 degree day in NYC my oven is on...for some damn sweet potato fries.  It's what I want and what I'm gonna get.  The more I type this, the more asinine this sounds.  Oven...fries...97 degree day. *shrug*  I planned for it yesterday and that's what I want.


Does anyone else who is on the struggle to lose weight, think about food constantly?  I do.  I'm always planning ahead, which I've been told is a good thing, and waiting for that next bite on my tongue.  I personally find it obsessive and I need to focus my attention on something else....but I can't...it's always about food or music or sports.  I mean as I type, I'm watching Chop.ped on Food network. Gaaaah!!!


Oh well, I'm looking forward to some gymming tomorrow....I'm tackling the couch to 5K...and then the NY Phil with my mom.


peace and blessings......

I'm learning

Yesterday was really a rough day mentally and emotionally.  I can't remember if I stated that my friend's husband died yesterday morning.  He was about 36/37...had pneumonia.  They just had a baby in January.  It just really got me.  My friend has been through so much.  She lost her mother recently to ALS, her dad 2 or 3 years ago to cancer,  her grandmother's recently....yea a lot.  When I read that the hubby passed....it was like someone had kicked me in the stomach.  I just wanted to eat all day long.  I never made the gym.  I spent the day practicing and trying to wrap my mind about how my friend was handling all of this.


By 10 after being filled with music and a few episodes of Mad Men, I remembered I had chocolate in the house.  *bad news*  I ate about 8 small pieces of a Mil.ka Strawberry Bar that I love.  *sigh*  Oh well, when I hit the scale this morning....yea, i hit it daily to keep me in check...it said I was down 2 more pounds.  *whew*


I keep pressing on.


So....what am i learning?  i'm learning the importance of making time to be prepared.  does that make sense?  well today i went to bj's and stocked up.  i got some collard greens, even though i wanted kale, some salad fixings, black bean burgers, sweet potato fries (my personal crack) and some chicken breasts.  if it is here...i have NO excuses.  i feel focused and ready.  right now as i type...i'm cooking my collards so they will be ready for tomorrow.  


yay me...i'm learning....i really am.


a little quote from my zumba teacher before i go..."to accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe" Anatole France  


i'm believing....


peace and blessings.....

Being prepared

Last week I realized that one of the reasons for my weight gain was 1. I barely cooked one meal and 2. I didn't track/plan ahead.  I just spent the last quarter of the He.at OKC game prepping for tomorrow.

In my mom's neighborhood, which is about 5 blocks east of me, they have a fabulous farmer's market on Saturday and I took advantage.  I got some bok choy, broccoli rabe, red lettuce and a couple of other things.  I really love vegetables.  I think they are the best things ever.  Fruit...gaaah.  I'm working on my fruit habit, but veggies are my love.  LOL

I'm so looking forward to eating lunch tomorrow. Yes, that's the plight of being a chubby girl.  I love food.  I look forward to eating all the time.  Oh well, I'm working on that as well.  

Antywho...I will say I'm also looking forward to hitting up the gym tomorrow.  My plan was to go today, but you know the saying..."You plan and God laughs."  *shrug*  No matter my lack of exercise, I ate well and within my points...so no complaints here.

Off to bed...gym in the morning and tackling some Bellini and Rossini.  Ahhh....

peace and blessings.....

A little more determined...

That's the quote my mom said to me today after she said how proud she was of me and my gym hustle.  Lemme tell you this new groove is not easy, but I'm feeling better and more determined.

I can't tell you how many times I've tried to tackle this weight issue.  That has probably been the same cry with a lot of people, but this time I'm more determined.  More focused.  More on the ball.  Whatever it is...this extra chub is coming off. *stomping my foot*

Plus, I had perfect incentive today to keep going.  I went into a store and bought some crops a size smaller....without trying them on.  I was like that former number won't happen again.  I got home and thought, well maybe i should  try them on.  Every pair fit...without struggle to zip the zipper or button the button.  YaY me.

And the struggle continues another day.

...peace and blessings....

Gaaah....

So the other day I mentioned how the PMS monster was taking over my life.  Well, it did quite nicely and I gained 7.2 pounds this week.  LOL Gaaah.  I knew this would happen.  On top of the PMS monster, I'm suffering from the tightest hamstring pain...it makes me want to hit a wall.


Anyway, this week I learned a couple of things.  First, I've got to be diligent about tracking. Second, I've got to cook my own food.  Less salt, less worry and healthier eating.  Ahh...this weight loss thing is all about learning how to function and get it done.


Lastly, I had to wear white for a concert that I was singing in.  I detest wearing white clothes.  They just...well, when you're a chubby girl, make you look much wider.  Egads.  The first thing my mom said after the concert..."Luvie, you're getting narrow.  I can even see your hard work."  Praise Jesus....


Okay...off to watch the rest of this He.at vs. OKC game.  


peace and blessings.....