Weigh in day

Starting weight 291
Last week (well.. Wednesday of last week) 261
Today 260

Yay.. a loss of 1 lb. and that is after a 5 day trip to Vegas. I LOVE MY BAND.

I am all gung ho for this 6 week challenge. As of yesterday we had 22 members sign up for the challenge. Much more than I was anticipating. That only means that I have to be the leader, the example, the motivator... not only for me, but these people who are counting on me. Comes at a great time too.

At my other job, with state government, my division sure knows how to celebrate the season of gluttony. They have this thing called "The Holiday Feast-a-thon" Sounds great right? No wonder we are so fat. We sit at desks all day, and stuff our faces for 20 days of yummy deliciousness. Last year, I had no self control, the winter was getting to me, and my division was so warm and inviting to socialize over home made goodness. I had gained probably over 15 lbs last holiday season. Sad, I know. :(

Not this year. Not only do I have that challenge to keep me motivated through the season, but I have my band! I have the scars to remind me everyday of my choice to get healthy, to change my relationship with food, and to make better choices.

What is your plan to keep losing over the holidays?

I'm back in the action

So... what happens in Vegas... right? I won't go too much into details about the trip, but it was awesome. Very fun. 2,400 Curves women took over the Caesar's palace.
Came back home re-energized to get Curves as well as myself back on track. Curves works, if you do the workouts.. which for the longest time, I would make the excuse that I was too busy to work out during my shift, and wouldn't come in on my days off. But now I have to. Even though this is just my part time, second job, I still love it, and need to utilize it.

My boss and I are hosting a bit of a competition at work. At first it was just going to be between us, but then we ended up creating a pretty cool team competition similar to the biggest loser. It will be a 6 week challenge starting on November 5th. We are gearing up our teams, and will hold each other accountable. I am pretty excited about that, because I need the tangible accountability of people around me. The cool part is, if my team wins, they each get a local organic produce basket, and I get to do our next radio commercial! How cool is that? I will soon be very famous, so be glad you know me now. :)

On the weight loss front, I gained 2 lbs, but then this morning they were gone. Must be getting rid of the "water" weight. Let's just say, I didn't do so well for food choices, but the band helped me from eating too much of it, but of course there are those "liquid" calories that just slid right by. Back to the plan.

Here's a little funny from the streets. We always like to promote a little Village People and a great place to workout. And yes.. that is how we found him. Hahahaha. Good times. (I'm on the far right)

Sick

Blahhh I am home sick from work today and had to come home early yesterday. Kind of a flu like feeling. I decided today to just stay on liquids and that seems to make me feel a bit better. It just is here at a horrible time. Because......

I get to go to Vegas on Thursday!!!!! I am going for "work" at the Curves convention I am going to have such a great time with my boss and friend. Off to warm weather and get to be surrounded with people who are all part of of an organization that helps and encourages women to get healthy. It will be a great re-motivator for me in my journey. I just hope I can kick this illness before I go.

I know it isn't weigh in day, but...

I couldn't help but to update my ticker, because of my fitness pal. I update that almost every day. But.. I got back to 261 this morning, which means back to my 30 lbs lost. I was pretty bummed with this last month's progress, but I was measured last night, and I lost 9 inches last month. I think that is pretty cool. For a total of 28 inches lost since the beginning. It is a cumulitive of my chest, waist, abs, thighs, and arms. So while I was discouraged that the numbers on the scale were not moving, my body was. And that's what matters.

Weigh in day

Starting weight: 291
Last week: 264
Today: 263


Down 1 lb, but still not back to my lowest. However, I have been very encouraged this week, and I think I found a routine that works for me.

I feel great!

On a cool note.. I did something very Alaskan yesterday... I went down to the docks....

 bought some fresh, local prawns.

And cooked it up with some pasta (for my man, I just had the prawns)

Yummmmmmmm

My body is shifting for this NSV!

I have been waiting a year to fit into this shirt. Now, not only are the buttons where they should be and not ripping at the seams, there is actually some wiggle room. This is now going to be one of my favorite work shirts. So excited. 

Wait... it's after Labor Day... can I still wear white?  I need a fashion advisor.

This is why I blog

..... You all are my inspiration and the best support I can get (really... there is no support group for WLS patients here).

I love that yesterday, you come through with the right information at the right time (Tina, LBG, and Rockband Barbie). This is certainly a journey, but gaining more and more knowledge about how to use the band is super helpful! I was eating more because I could and my body does get affected by carbs. Now it clicked in my head of what I have to do.

New(to me) game plan.

NO DEVIATION OF WHAT I PACK FOR MEALS

I can pack it perfectly, but all the goodies at the office, the temptation from my man because he wants to go out to eat instead of walk for lunch, the celebrations that all revolve around food... JUST SAY NO.

For now, a once in a while treat will have to come far and few between, because that doesn't work for me. When I hit goal and am maintaining, then I will allow myself those little pleasures, but I have a goal in mind, with a timeframe in mind (mostly because of a more than likely wedding that will be in my future :) ).

This post was mostly for myself.. a reminder, a scolding, and a plan. But most of all I just want to thank you for your continued support and encouragement. It really does mean a lot, as I'm sure you know, so thanks!!!!

Huge Cyber Hugs to all of you!!!