133

Well, not too bad, considering the pizza and cookie cake eating weekend, and the fact that I hadn't been to the gym in close to a week. I did take a couple of 3 mile runs, but that was it. I always plan to do a Pilate's tape at night, but always sit on the couch and watch a Curb instead... I am too mentally tired by the time I get the kids down and just want to veg out. I did watch a great infomercial on a colon cleanse... maybe that's what I need to jump start the weight loss.... Any one use it? Any experiences you can share? Also, while I am asking questions-- I have terrible shin splints and running kills my legs-- anyone know of good shoes to help with that problem?

Something always goes wrong

Well, I was doing so well, being down in the 132 department, but the kids have been sick, and I haven't been able to work out for about 4 days now. Ugh, I know I am back up to the 136's or so.... blah... I did talk Josh into watching them today, while I went for a 3 mile jog. It was freezing and windy and my ears are still hurting... missing the gym.

Well, 2 pounds down...maybe

Usually I weigh in between 134-136 and all last week it was 131 or 132, so maybe my running is starting to pay off. My belly still hasn't gone down, but I guess something has gone down somewhere! I JUST CAN'T STAND THE BELLY!!!! UGH, I need to vent... I am seriously working my butt off at the gym, but feel like nothing is changing. I try to eat good... I haven't had any cokes, I have a half a cup of coffee, and a small breakfast, sometimes lunch, sometimes not, and I really don't snack during the day (except for today) and I eat an early dinner now instead of a late dinner... I drink water, but it doesn't matter, I think I am destined to have this great big kangaroo pouch forever. I was drinking those Fuse's everyday and think that helped. They contain chromium which is suppose to help get energy from food or something. Maybe it was a placebo effect, but while I was drinking them, I felt like my tummy went down a little...a little... I need to buy more. A little is better than nothing, right? Plus, last week at the gym, 2 guys mentioned that I had lost weight-- hey, if other people can tell- that's ok by me!! I have been running 5 miles one day, the next running 3 and doing elliptical for 2, the next running 4, doing elliptical for 1.... then I am suppose to do 5 the next day, but the kids have been sick, or have had field trips, so I have only been going like 3 or 4 days a week, which really bums me out. Oh well, Josh is just going to have to start watching them a little so I can get there 5/5 days.

Weekend

Well, I haven't gotten to weigh since Thursday. Friday I skipped the gym because Noah hates to go, and he has long weeks, so I like to give him a morning break on Friday. Josh did watch the kids while I took about a 3 mile jog on Friday afternoon, which was nice. Saturday I was bad. We had my parents and my sis and her boyfriend over for a football game and cookout, and I ate really bad. Today I walked the kids after lunch, and I am going to clean the rest of the day-- that burns calories right? Tomorrow, I have to miss the gym again because Noah's class is going on a field trip to the pumpkin patch, and I can't miss that!!! Ugh... I will have to be very good tomorrow... I wanted to be under 130 by the end of last week, but don't think I made it... We'll see how bad the scale looks Tuesday.

131 on a MONDAY

That is just unheard of for me. Usually, I do so bad on the weekends, I come in on Mondays at 134 or higher..... so, I am hoping to get out of the 130 department by the end of the week!!!!! I need motivation-- I got a little little bit depressed today. On of my good friends had a baby on 10/3 and he weighed 10 3 (how cool is that??) anyways... her belly is FLAT... totally flat, no pouch... ok, I am really jealous and it makes me sick... not fair..... at all... good for her... I just don't understand... 10/3/2008, yeah, like less than 2 weeks ago...ugh.. I run and run and run and run and run and nothing.... nothing.... it's starting to get frustrating..........and my youngest is 18 months... hello!

Steady

Well, the past few days I have been super busy, and my shin splints have been KILLING me from changing running surfaces. I ran outside for 3 days this week and it did a number on my already sore legs. But, I went back to the gym today. I have been at 133 for a few days now. I just wish I could break the 130 mark... Every time I get to 131, I go back up.
I have noticed how much of an emotional eater I am, and need to get that under control. I wish I could have Bob from the biggest loser come stay with me for a month or so, and just lead me all day..... I want a bobpod too, I am going to google it and see how much they are. And, next time I am at Wal-mart, I am going to get some good insoles...maybe that will help.

Nothing is working

OK, my belly is bigger than ever. I am slim through my arms, neck, chest, and waist. Once you get to belly, it bulges out... stays out through the thighs, then slim again down the legs. I am running alot... I am eating so/so... Ok, I know eating right has a lot to do with it... but good grief, is there anything that will shrink this belly besides starving myself???? Running ain't working.... Anyone want to donate to a tummy tuck fund???

oh dear

It's been a while since I have been to the gym... not by my own decision of course. Friday I asked the kids if they were ready to go to exercise school and Noah said "Stay home!" and for him to voice his opinion like that, he means it... plus, they haven't felt that great... so, we stayed home. I fully intended on jogging them around the neighborhood in the triple jogger, but one thing led to another, and well... that didn't happen. And it didn't happen Sat, or Sun or today either. Noah was sick, and got sent home from school, so I didn't get to go to the gym today. Josh said when he got home from work, he'd watch them, so I could go run, but as soon as he got home, he got called back in.... So, I have eaten pizza and bread sticks 3 times.... and tonight had beefy cheesy wonderful homemade enchiladas.... I dread the scale tomorrow....