I Miss Coca Cola

As much as I want it to be true that this tastes just like real Coke, it doesn't.  People who say that are liars.  Harsh?  Ok, then maybe they're just delusional.  Regardless, I am a 30(ish) year Coke veteran.  I was pissed when New Coke came out, and oh-so-relieved when Coke Classic came out.  Diet Coke sucks.  I'm sorry if you disagree.

Anyway, Coke is my one true downfall, and I don't think it's something I can enjoy in moderation.  I want a Super Big Gulp of the stuff, RIGHT NOW!  This water crap ain't cutting it either.  I may just use up all my weekly bonus points on Coke.  It's not fair.

This is me, whining.

Ack!

Today was parent-teacher conference day where I work. Contractually, since we must stay they must feed us. Every year they feed us the same thing. Ziti, chicken, bread, soda. So that's what I had. All of it.

Why?! Tomorrow is weigh-in! I did so well yesterday. It was my first day back at work after 7 weeks off due to back surgery. Being on a schedule made it so much easier to eat well! At the end of the night, I still had half a point left! Not so today.

So tomorrow morning I will see how it goes... Wish me luck!

Mommy Has a Baby in Her Belly!

No she doesn't. She's just fat. Of course, I don't say that to my daughter. I certainly don't ever want her to hear me call myself fat. I want her to have a healthy body image. I'm trying to get one of those, myself!


Belly fat seems to be the most dangerous, and I have a good deal of it. Again, this is NOT me in the pic. I aspire to that little bit 'o belly fat.


I am going to up my activity today. Really, I am.

BMI

Do you see the number on this scale. Yeah, it's not my scale. I am 5'9" and Weight Watchers says a healthy weight for me is between 135 and 169. I haven't been 135 since middle school. I remember being 140 in HS, and thinking I was fat. HAHAHA!

Ok, so laughing aside, I really do need to get to a healthier weight. 169 would put me at a BMI just at 25, so not even "normal weight" if we're labeling here. 135 would put me almost "underweight" but ok. HAHA! Me, underweight. Whatever. Anyway. I am currently not in the "overweight" category. Oh no, not me! I have achieved "obese" status. Such an achievement.

I think part of my problem is that, while I certainly look overweight, I do not look obese. If I wait until I LOOK obese, I may just be too far gone. I will be merely overweight once I lose 10% of my current weight. Jeez! That said, I need to do this! I am a horrible example to my kids. I simply cannot be healthy at this weight. The time is now.

I rejoined WW last week, but have been exceeding my points all week! I see a glaring red number at the top of my screen at the end of every day. However, I AM journaling everything. I will continue, and chip away at the excess points. I will increase my activity points. Next week, I hope to not have any (or at least a lot less) red days. I may not do it all immediately, but I will not quit. Each week WILL be better.

I Need to Get My Sh*t Together!

Hard to tell, but that's a Peanut Butter Perfection, from Cold Stone Creamery. I had one today. What the hell is wrong with me?! I'd have to work out a ludicrous amount of time to work that off.

Can't wait for weigh-in on Friday. Woo-freakin'-hoo.

Help!

Well, I finally got back on the treadmill. I have such a love/hate relationship with it! As a kid, I was a runner. I ran, while my mom drove 100 yards at a time. I ran road races, and did well. For the life of me, I can't remember how it started. If I had to guess, I'd say I ran a fun-run at the local fair, and my mom just started signing me up for other races because I was decent at it.

I continued to run in high school. I ran cross country, and was good. I was always first or second on my team, and very often came in the top 3 at meets. Then came college.

I did not run in college. I ate. I worked. I took 5 years of classwork in 4 1/2 years. I rarely ran.

Running is the only activity that peels weight off of me, but I need the competitive aspect of it. I also need the social aspect of it. A few years ago, I convinced many of my fellow weight watchers that running was a magic bullet. We trained and ran in a few races. A few went on to hit their goal weight. They all credit me for being a key motivator in their endeavor to run, and thus, lose weight.

I quit running and regained my weight.

So now, here I am. I have just had back surgery, so I can't run yet. I CAN walk, but am having such trouble. It's so damn BORING. I need to run, so I can register for a race. Then I will have my own time to compete against. Plus, I will see my stats in age-range lists.

But these are all just excuses. I have never LOVED running. I do feel great at the end of a run. I am always so proud of myself when I'm done. When I am consistent, I am happy about how I look and feel. But I don't love it. It is a drag every single day. So, I suppose walking will be to. I need the support of my e-friends to nudge me to do it.

Cleaning Off the Treadmill

Well, I'm in the red for points, so I have no option but to exercise. Ugh. iPod is charging, and I'll be on my way, as soon as I drag my body from this chair...

A New Era Begins

My Vote Counts!

So far, pushing that button is all the exercise I've gotten today, but the day is young. I'm gonna clear off the treadmill, lol, since I seem to have issues getting outside. At least I can watch some TV while I "work out". I think I need to get up before the kids. When I start the day well, it's always easier to stay on track. Right?

Water, Water Everywhere

You'd think a girl with one kidney would be better about her water intake. Not so! Thankfully, the folks twweting on wwtweets are reminding me! I am only halfway through today's water, and I can feel that my bladder is out of dieting shape! Once I get used to this amount of water again I'm sure I won't need to stay within 10 feet of a bathroom! For today, though, I may just need to change my underwear before the day is out.

This Candy's Gotta Go

I'm torn between letting my children gorge themselves and become sick, followed by fat, just to get it outta here faster. I'm sending some to my husband's office tomorrow. The kids ARE having dessert after lunch and dinner this week, just to hasten the process. I'm also just throwing some out, a little at a time so no one notices. I'm dead when they can count and inventory this stuff better.

A Bad Idea

So, that much walking 4 weeks after back surgery wasn't wise. I figure the activity points may help alleviate the points consumed at the pre- and post- Trick-or-treating. Of course, now I'm too sore to work up any AP today. Hmmm. Add to that the problem of all the Halloween candy around this place, and I may just be screwed.

No I'm not. I can do this. Right?