mommakitty's Journal

We did it!
Jul 12 2008 07:08

My daughter and I had a friendly bet who would get down into the 160's first.  We'll today we both did, but she weighs .2 less than me, so I guess she won.  We're both winners.  I am tickled for the both of us.  My target date is now February 6th.  (was March 2nd).  I am almost looking forward to shoveling rock this morning.  Actually I'm almost done and the front yard is coming together, quite nicely if you ask me.  Time for breakfast.  The engine needs steam.   Hope you all have a great day.   

Roommate back to work!!!
Jul 11 2008 16:45

It's been a long 9 days with him off work for vacation.  He went back to work today.  I feel like I can breathe now.  I've been wanting to do Sweating to the Oldies along with my daughter, but needed the room in the livingroom.  He was always there in his recliner (I know why it's called a Lay-zee boy).  So, I tackled the weeds and the rocks, and also STTOldies.  I have had a busy day.  Trying to get my stuff ready for my trip (leaving Tuesday).  Making alterations on lots of clothing.  That is a real joy for me.  I think I will have a Krab salad for dinner.  It's almost 5:00 p.m., and that's just about time for me to eat.  (put salad dressing into portion cup really works).  I have saved several portion cups (4 oz) from applesauce, and other stuff.  That way I don't have to search for a measuring cup all the time.  I also bought an extra set of measuring spoons and keep them inside the containers that require things like Tablespoons and teaspoons.  No eyeballing.God bless you all.

Scale Victory!!
Jul 09 2008 16:02

I lost 2.2 lbs at Weight Watchers for the week.  I really felt like it was more.  Probably would have been except it was 98 degrees at noon (weigh in time), I had drank water, and I had 1 oz jerky before I weighed in.  I have to remember the sodium in the jerky.  So I'm guessing I had retained some water since I ate it.  It was an impulse buy at the check out stand, but I had M & M's screaming at me too.   I wasn't strong enough to deny them both, so I opted for the jerky, figuring the lesser of two evils.

Tomorrow a new day.  Last day of roommate's day's off then back to work for him.  Only 6 days left before my trip.  With both of my daughters there, I could care less about my cousins and other distant relatives.  To answer a question from a previous post, yes, Vicky and I were estranged.  We're hoping she has turned her life around.  She has 4 children, and I've never met the last two.  Only pictures provided to me my her sister.

I don't know if I will have computer access on my trip.  My dad is pretty funny about stuff like that.  I will keep a written journal of my food though and I will still know how I'm doing by My WW points.  God bless you all 

God does answer prayers
Jul 08 2008 13:05

I just found out that my youngest daughter, Vicky, will be joining us at the anniversary party next week.  I haven't seen her in over 3 years, or heard directly from her in over 2.  She kept in contact with her sister (my diet buddy), and she just called today to say she will be there.  This is a joyful bit of news.  I kept filling out the prayer request form at church asking God and Jesus to let her return to us.  It's the miracle I asked for.  I am so happy, I just about can't stand myself.  Now I pray that all of us have a safe trip to our destination.  Mia has the farthest to come 2 days driving.  Since I'm riding the bus, it's a 12 hour trip for me, and Vicky has the shortest trip, about 4 hours driving.

I hope all my friends are having a successful food day, with plenty of exercise.   Lots of love to you all.(I wish this was a great big toothy grin smiley face  :o).)

Shoveling volcanic rock
Jul 06 2008 16:03

I'm from volcano country.  Remember Mt. St. Helens in 1982?  We had ash up to our eyeballs and then some.  A lot of yards are landscaped with volcanic rock.  It is used instead of gravel.  Some is rusty/red in color and some is charcoal gray.  My roommate ordered the gray rock for the front yard.  (This is where I have been weeding mostly.)  I volunteered (for a price-reduced rent) to spread the rock.  Well, just when I thought I was used to the weed aerobics, here comes the dance of the spade.  Since the room mate is basically physical work inspired labor-challenged he agreed to let me do this.   I am grateful as I know the exercise continues. 

New scale
Jul 04 2008 19:05

My new scale was delivered yesterday and I couldn't wait until this morning to jump on it.  It said 173.8.  I also weighed fully clothed like I would at Weight Watchers, and I weighed 176.  My last weigh in there was 177.2.  I was just checking how my scale weighed vs. the one at WW.  I believe it to be accurate.  But I sure liked the "buff" weight better.  Can't do that at WW.  I'm having a quiet 4th.  No plans; just me and the cat.  I hear the fireworks starting up in the neighborhood, so no doubt she'll be coming in to hide.  I hope everyone had a safe one and ate well!

I swear, I'm not cheating :)
Jul 02 2008 17:08

I had a .8 loss today.  I was so sure it was going to be significant.  I can tell, I've got a big loss coming up soon.  I took measurements this morning.  I should have done that when I first started this.  Yikes!  Do not have your cat in the same room with you when you are trying to measure.  As always, she's my little helper he double hockey sticks.  My scale that my daughter bought me should arrive tomorrow.    I am so happy.  She is a good daughter, not just for the scale, she always thinks of me and what I might need.  We're doing Sweating to the Oldies now.  I used to think I was coordinated, but I'm now wondering where those two left feet came from.  My first time watching and trying to keep up was awful.  I am so glad no one was around to watch me.  Thank you God for blessing me with Mia.  I can't wait to see her for the anniversary shindig on the 17th.  I hope we'll be able to spend time alone together. 

Tomorrow's the big day
Jul 01 2008 17:13

I've been patiently and excitedly waiting for tomorrow.  It's weigh in day at Weight Watchers.  I had a slight (.8) last week, but didn't let it discourage me this week.  My eating has been healthy, I've been active; even adding a lot of walking to my routine.  (I was sedentary, pre CC).  I've had the support and encouragement from my friends here at CC, and I've got positive thoughts in my brain.  I've had plateau's before, but one off week does not designate a plateau to me.  I consider three weeks something to be concerned about.  I hope to report tomorrow that all my efforts will have paid off.  God bless all of you, and I wish you all good eating and exercise habits.  Keep those goals in mind.

I'm watering my weeds
Jun 29 2008 13:40

Great progress in the yard today.  Still, lots of weeds, but at least they give me exercise when I'm pulling them.  My iris' are blooming and beautiful.  I've never been much of a gardener, but this is certainally more enjoyable than being a computer lump.  I am limiting my time on-line now, restricting myself to an hour or so a day.  I used to have days where I'd sit and surf the web (silly saying) all day long.  That was pathetic.  I've got more energy than I've had in years, and  feel like I've accomplished something, and the plants are smiling at me now.  Well, they would if they could.   Time to go change the water.  As I said, I'm watering the weeds.  Some are so hard to pull, and while I don't mind the exercise, it seems pointless to pull them if I can't get the roots too.  Three more days until Weight Watchers.  I am going to have a SV (scale victory) this week.

Feeling skinny
Jun 27 2008 17:19

Even though I had a .8 gain last week, I woke up this morning feeling smaller.  My skinnier pants that I just got into 2 weeks ago are now starting to feel like there's room for more.  I weeded again for another 2 hours.  That made me feel good.  Nice and limber.  I'm not so stiff the next day as I started out to be.  My daughter is sending me a brand new digital scale.  I dont have one at all and depend on Weight Watchers and doctors appointments for my weight.  I really hope I show a SV (scale victory) Wednesday.  But if I don't, I will not give up.  I know the pounds will come off because I have a NSV (non-scale victory)everytime my clothes feel looser.