Push

Well last week was a push. Nothing lost and nothing gained. I know that is going to happen sometimes but I still want to run out and buy some cheddar popcorn and Dr. Pepper. I kind of feel like having a "party in my mouth" as Dr. Phil would say.

I am re-directed in a new area at home. I am finally washing a million loads of laundry a day to keep up with my busy family. After everything gets caught up I am calling in a maid for the work I am incapable of doing. I am only incapable because I can't seem to get everything together all at one time. I think a little help would go a LONG way. It would be nice to know if those baseboards are still white:)

The kids sporting activities are getting back into full swing. Lacrosse, baseball, soccer and horseback riding. Each kid wants to play additional sports this season.....you know,"Mom my life is so BORING! I only have something to do after school 3 days a week."   AY, Yi, Yi! Why do they think being so busy is so wonderful?

Just Do It

I am going to the gym, I am, I swear.....sometime today I am going to the gym, it's just down the street. I am going to get there......sometime today. UGHHH! The weekend is coming. I need to go to the gym. The fat isn't just melting away on it's own.

Okay so I talk to myself sometimes. I'm sure I'm not the only one. But sometimes it's an all out war with myself. I  know I need to go to the gym today but I just don't want to. At church last week we talked about discipline. How lots of people have good thoughts but it's the follow through that is hard to summon. I guess that's where Nike gets it's "Just Do It" campaign. I guess they are talking directly to me. Well I guess in a lot of ways I am saying the same thing to myself. Just do it! Discipline. Follow through. Go to the gym.

I am getting motivated. If I go right now I can still make it to the Parent/ Teacher conference with a shower. oHHH! I'm outta here....I am really going to the gym. I won the war in my own head. YAY!

Boot Straps

I think I lost my boot straps. But I am going to try to find them. It's been hectic and crazy around here lately. The kids had a four day weekend. Lots of snow, lots of kid food, lots of fun.  

I guess I took the whole week off last week. But I am going to find my momentum. Luckily the weight loss momentum kept rolling and I lost 2 pounds. Which makes a total of 10 pounds so far. YAY! I lost one unit! 9 more to go. 

I am going for my facial today. Then kids parties at school.

Clarifying some Questions

I have seen a number of friends who have asked about my last post. The one where I posted what Dr. Oz suggests as a proper waist size. Apparently, we all have a different idea as to where our waist is on our body. So here is the official measurement suggestion from Dr. Oz.: Measure yourself directly over your belly button wrapping the measuring tape around your back and stopping above your belly button again. You MAY suck in as hard as you can (YAY! Bonus inches.)  This measurement should be at maximum half of your height.  If it is not then you are at a greater risk for heart disease and diabetes.

I re-measured sucking in as hard as I can and it's still no where close.....heck, I tried as hard as I could to suck in 17 inches but I only managed about 1 inch.  So new goal, lose 16 inches around my middle in addition to the 100 pounds.

I have a new way of thinking of my weight to lose. I am going to think of it as units. I have 10 ten pound units to lose. I am on my way to dropping the first one. So far I am 8 pounds down. OH! I went to the gym this morning and weighed myself and I lost 2 pounds last week. Which is great but not great enough to get my facial tomorrow:(  I hate it when Aunt Flo interrupts my fun! Well I am re-scheduling for next week.  2 more pounds is all that keeps me from my reward. I know I can do it!

Doing the Math

Dr. OZ is on Oprah. Okay usually I don't watch this stuff but it's about diabetis and both my parents have it so I am probably at a higher risk rate, not to mention the fat. He just said your waistline should not be more than half your height. So I am 5'8" tall. That equals 68" which means my waist should be NO MORE than 34" at the max.

I guess besides a weight goal I now have a measurement goal.  My waist is currently 51" so I need to lose 17" around the middle.  HOLY COW! I am going to lose a 100 pound teenager with a 17" waist. Literally I am going to lose a person. A GROWN person.

On One Hand...but not the other.

Yes, I am still sore from pilates. I am not sure which part hurts worse my bum or my abs. But at least I got the first class out of the way and so that makes going again easier. It's always the first one that scares me. The skinny minnies and their mats all ready for war on their bodies. Well guess what? I am a warrior too and I am buying a mat today. Pilates I'm coming back at ya next week.

Today I am heading out to the gym to do my tried and true workout. The elliptical trainer and weights plus stretching. I hope it will work out some of the soreness my bum is feeling. If not then tomorrow is not going to be any picnic. But I have to do it, I really want that facial.  Oh and I am meeting a new friend for lunch after the gym so I am looking forward to that too.

If only I could get this motivated about cleaning the house. Why when I focus on one part of improvement does everything else go to hell in a hand basket? My "to do" list is getting longer and my "to do" attitude is getting shorter. If any one of you send me The Fly Lady list I am going to scream. I do not want to see it! I will get to it......EVENTUALLY.

Good News!

First, I made the salmon for our family the other night. It was delicious! I DO NOT like fish, much less salmon. But I found a recipe that made it taste good.....even my littlest loved it. He ate it all in about 45 seconds along with his salad and veggies. I couldn't believe it. I am going to post the recipe at the bottom for those of you who also are fish haters but are trying to get into a healthier lifestyle.

Next I lost 2.5 pounds last week. Which brings my running total up to 6 pounds. I have a goal of losing 10 pounds before Feb. 10 so I can get the facial I scheduled after my first week of work outs. If I don't make it, I'm not going. This is a reward. Too often in the past I would just reward myself whether I met the goal or not, but this is the new ME and I am going to make it. Today is 2/2 which means I have 8 days to lose 4 pounds. A completely reachable goal. I am proud of myself!

I am also proud of myself for mustering up the courage the join the skinny minnies in pilates today. I made it through the whole class, doing what I was able to and resting when needed, and I can tell you I will go again. But I did look at the clock 30 minutes in and think......."OMG, OMG, OMG I'm not going to make it!" "Can the other people in this class smell me......because I sure can" then toward the end with 3 minutes left I thought "I'm going to make it" "I can't believe it" "I DID IT!!!!".  So you can see a range of emotions running through there. We'll see what I think tomorrow when my CORE is screaming......"WHAT did you DO?"

Here's the recipe:

Barbecue Roasted Salmon

Yield: Serves 4
Comments: Flavored with pineapple juice, brown sugar, chili powder, and cumin, this easy entree can transform any weeknight meal into something special. Try serving it with steamed basmati rice and a spinach salad tossed with mandarin oranges, sliced red onion, and fat-free poppy seed dressing.

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cooking spray
Lemon wedges (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning occasionally.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
3. Remove fish from bag; discard marinade.
4. Combine sugar and next 5 ingredients (sugar through cinnamon) in a bowl. Rub over fish; place in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with lemon, if desired.