A Birthday Party and Weight Loss Update

Well, first of all, I want to say that the owl cupcakes were a hit at the birthday party.  My daughter said she was ready to call off the party because our sweet little birthday girl was having a tantrum about something, and declared it "the worst party ever!" before it even started.
Once the party started all was fine, and she declared it "the best party ever!" at the end of the day.

How many 6 year olds does it take to open 1 present?

  I could write a whole post about my daughter's worst birthday party ever...it was a sleepover disaster....but this post is supposed to be about my weight loss attempts.

How am I doing you ask?

I set a goal to get on my elliptical every day....even if it was only 3 minutes, my goal was to start an exercise habit.  EPIC FAIL!  I did it one day.....after that things kept getting in the way or I totally forgot a couple days.  I'm not very happy with myself but I'm not surprised really.  I'm not the athletic type and I don't like to sweat.

One of the comments I received suggested the 5/2 diet.  I have done a little research about it and think it might be worth a try.  The idea is to eat very low calorie (fast) for 2 days out of the week.  The other days you eat normal meals.  I am sure that means healthy and proper portions, not eating 3 cupcakes at a birthday party (which I did).

So the struggle continues.  I need to exercise for heart health reasons.  I am going to try to get some form of exercise every day except Sunday.  I can't do the blasted elliptical everyday.  The plus with it is that it doesn't hurt my bad foot, but I really don't enjoy it.  I can bike ride, I am going to try walking a bit more, and I can do yoga ( as long as I am careful with my foot).

And so it goes......

Til next time,
Peace

Weighty Matters

I have been feeling a little depressed lately about my weight.  I need to lose about 25 pounds.  I look in the mirror some days and I am shocked at what has happened to my slim body in the last 10 years.  I was always that slender girl that could eat anything, and as much as I wanted and not gain weight.  Then menopause hit in my early 50s and everything changed.  I have become the owner of a flabby matronly body!  My bra size has grown from a B cup to a D!  What happened to my flat belly?  I saw a picture of myself recently that really hit home.  I must lose some weight.

My goal is to lose 20 pounds.  I have no time frame and I know I need to make lifestyle changes, not D-I-E-T.

I could tell you that I need to lose weight for my health, which is true.  But the real reason is that I want to look better.

I have been struggling with this for awhile.  I've tried lots of things.....eat less, no second helpings, use a smaller plate, get more exercise, cut out sugar, eat low carb, etc. etc. etc.

My husband has done Weight Watchers in the past and it works for him.  I tried counting points ( but not going to meetings) and I just couldn't seem to stick to the points.  I think somewhere in my head I am still that slim girl that can eat as much as I want....so I cheat on the points.

I believe to succeed I must increase my exercise and that is a challenge.  I have foot problems that limit how much walking I can do.  I do have an elliptical machine that I don't really enjoy but it doesn't hurt my foot as much to use.

I know I will never have my pre-menopause body back and this will be a work in progress.  I hope sharing this will keep me accountable.

I have one goal for this week.....use the elliptical every day.  No excuses!

I will keep you posted.

Have a wonderful day!

Til next time,
Peace