New Year's Resolutions/Lifetime Commitments

Yes, my friends, it is that time of year again.  We all make New Year's Resolutions so that we can put pressure on ourselves to fail.  I have decided not to call mine resolutions.  Instead I am going to call them a lifetime commitment.  Maybe if I change the name, I will actually stick to them this time!

My first commitment is to get healthy.  This includes eating healthy, lose weight, exercise more.  I'm sure you've heard our son is getting married in October, so that is definitely a big reason to get in shape.  Who wants to look at those wedding pictures years from now and have someone say "Who is that short fat woman?"  Not me!  I want them to say "WOW, who is that hot momma?"  LOL!

Second commitment is to get organized.  I have a lot of organizing to do too.  My life, my house, my desk, my mind.....The first thing I'm going to do is clean things out!  I will finally get closets and drawers cleaned out.  I'm going to toss things that should have been tossed YEARS ago!! 

The third is to spend more time with family and friends.  I try to go see my mom every other day.  She is in a nursing home and I know she can't stand being in there, but she doesn't have a choice and she knows that too.  So if we go see her at least four to five times a week then I know that makes her feel a little better.  I need to spend more time with my dad too.  I don't go see him nearly as much as I should, so I plan on spending more time with him.

The list could go on and on, but for now I will concentrate on these three things.  As I become more organized and healthy, I will add more commitments.  That way, maybe, just maybe, I will stick to them.

I hope you keep coming back to see how I am doing.  I promise one of my commitments will be to post more on my blog too!!


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What He Said.....

You will need to read Michael's blog post here to understand what I am talking about.  Even though he doesn't say it, I am pretty sure that it is written about me.  Actually, I am positive it is about me....

His blog is about trying to live a healthier lifestyle....

Michael says that failure is part of the process. That I'm going to want to give up every day.  Well, Hello!  Have you met me??  Of course, I'm going to want to give up every day.

He also said the key to success is to keep trying. I don’t have to be perfect to get results. Consistency is what counts. It’s not a phase. I'M GOING TO BE DOING THIS FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.  Don’t sweat it if I miss a day now and then, or even a week here and there. But when I do miss or have a bad day, the sooner I get back on track, the better.

He ended his blog post by saying "Just a little advice from your good friend".  Actually I think it's great advice from a fabulous friend!!

I think it may have been just what I needed to hear. 

Thank you, my friend!!!

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Sabotage

I used to blame myself for my dieting failures, but I have come to realize that I am not to blame!  Hallelujah!  Can you hear the choir of angels singing?!?

Let me explain....

Last night when I got home I was going to throw some clothes in the washer and then put my running shoes on and go for a run.  Tall Man was home and asked me if I was going to eat supper.  I said no.  I should have left it at that and put my clothes on and left, but noooooooo.....I had to ask him what he was making.

BIG MISTAKE!!

I had made a pot of chili on Sunday and he was taking the leftovers and making nachos.  I wish I would have taken a picture of it, because OH.MY.GOODNESS.  It was delish!  The bottom layer was tortilla chips, on top of that was the chili, then some salsa, followed by cheese, jalapenos, and sour cream.

It was a picture of heaven!

Who could resist?!?

Certainly not me!

After I stuffed myself with this delicious goodness I told Tall Man that he was to NEVER tell me what he was making for supper!

So that my friends is one of the reasons why I am not to blame for my dieting failures.

I have several more reasons that I will share with you later!

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No New Weigh-In

It has been about three weeks since my last post and a little longer than that since my last weigh in.  I have been a bit busy, but not really sure what I was busy doing....

I have decided to change my weigh in.  I think I become so obsessed with that number on the scale that I lose focus on what I am supposed to be doing.  If I lose weight, then I celebrate by eating.  If I gain weight, then I become depressed and eat.  Either way I EAT!  So I need to do something different, like maybe wire my mouth shut!

The weather is turning cooler here, so I am going to get out a lot more and exercise.  There's no reason why I can't go for a run either early in the morning before coming to work or in the evening when I get home.  Actually there's no reason why I can't do both!  It definitely wouldn't hurt!

I'm going to stop eating out at lunch.  I know I have said that a lot lately, but that is my biggest problem!  I make horrible choices when I go out to eat.  There is only one way to avoid that and that would be to stop going out to eat!  Plain and simple.  Right?  Right.....

My next weigh in will be October 1.  I hope you'll stick around and see how I do.  I promise to write more posts to keep you updated on everything.  Maybe even throw in a recipe or two and some good coupon tips.

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Little Old Ladies

As most of you know, my mom fell on December 10, 2010 and suffered a severe brain injury.  She is now in a nursing facility because she is unable to walk on her own and cannot take care of herself.

We go to visit her about 4-5 times a week.  When we go during the week it is after I get off work, so we usually arrive about the time they are going to the dining room to eat.

I have to tell you I have overheard some wonderful conversations between some of the residents there.

The population is mainly elderly women between the ages of 70 and 100.  Yes, there is a 100 year old woman there and she gets around better than I do sometimes!  I would guess that there is probably 1 man for every 25 women there.

The men mainly talk about sports and sometimes the talking can get heated!!

A conversation that I hear between two ladies that sit at the table behind my mom is usually about the same every day.  I had to share with you all because I think it is the sweetest thing.

Lady #1:  Have you eaten at this restaurant before?
Lady #2:  Oh yes, we come here almost every day.

Lady #1:  Do they have good food?
Lady #2:  Yes and if you don't like what they bring out just tell them and they will get you something else.

Lady #1:  I don't have my purse with me.
Lady #2:  That's okay.  They will just bill you.

Lady #1:  I hope my daughter can find me.  She dropped me off at the door.
Lady #2:  Yes, my husband usually ends up sitting at another table because it gets so crowded.  (Her husband died a few years ago...)

After they finish eating:
Lady #1:  Be careful going home.
Lady #2:  You too dear.  

Tomorrow they will not remember that they had this conversation.......

Until next time.....

YPAM

Weigh In Sunday #6 August 26, 2012

I have come to the conclusion that I am my own worst enemy.   No matter how hard I try to diet and exercise I can always come up with an excuse not to.  It's like I have an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other.  The angel is telling me to diet and exercise, but that devil tempts me with food and gives me reasons that I shouldn't exercise.

Of course, this week the devil won.  Seems like the devil is always winning though.  So, I have decided to make a deal with the devil!  Actually, what I am going to do is have a little talk with that devil.  And, yes, I know I will be talking to myself, but that's okay.  There's nothing wrong with talking to yourself!  I'm probably more likely to listen to myself than to someone else.

I also came across a few dieting tips today.  They were both in my Prevention magazine.  The first one said that dieters who eat dessert with breakfast my lost more weight than those who don't.  Two groups were instructed to eat the same number of calories daily-the difference was that one group ate a small treat after a protein-rich breakfast.  Those who indulged lost nearly 40 pounds more, on average, than the others!  Researchers think the sweets provide a lasting serotonin surge that diminishes cravings throughout the day.  So take that devil!  I'm going to have to dessert with breakfast and still lose weight!

The second article I read said a 5-foot-4 woman who weighs 160 pounds may be healthier and live longer than one who tips the scales at 100.  Being obese is unhealthy, but just a little extra weight gives you more infection-fighting white blood cells without raising other risks too high.  Another kick in the gut Mr. Devil!

So, having said all of that, I won't be weighing in this week.  Even Weight Watchers gives you a "free" week.  So I am using that this week.

I know next weekend is a holiday weekend and my father-in-laws 80th birthday, but I will just save my piece of birthday cake and have it after breakfast the next day!!

Until next time......


YPAM

Weigh In Sunday #5 August 19, 2012

Sorry, I know this is a little late, but I just haven't had the time to sit down and write this post!  I did weigh on Sunday and I have that picture for you. 

Let me just say that last week was a very, very, very bad week for me!  I had a migraine on Monday and it was still around on Wednesday.  I went to the ER Wednesday afternoon and they gave me fluids and a drug "cocktail" through an IV.  I definitely felt better when I left, but the migraine was still there.  It didn't completely go away until Thursday afternoon. 

I didn't go to the gym at all last week and my food choices weren't that great either.

So here you go:

Initial Weigh-In: 155.0
Last Weigh-In: 149.5
This Weigh-In: 152.0

That's a 2.5 pound gain for the week, but I am still down 3 pounds. 

It's time to kick this fat in the butt and get down to business.  I went to the gym after work and did 20 minutes on the Elliptical and 30 minutes on the treadmill.  I also did the weight room.  Take that fat!

Come back next week for what will hopefully be an awesome weigh-in!!

Until next time.....


YPAM