FlamingoLaura's Announcements

And here I am... and luckily I did not wait any longer! I have a new motivation this time: at my new job (I'm a teacher), they've started a "Biggest Loser" contest and I entered today. The contest ends on my birthday (and hopefully I won't quit at that point). I'm confident this will be the big boost that I need. I'm anxious to see those of you who are still around. I've put on 3 extra pouinds since I left this summer... which is honestly a miracle because I felt like I've gained SOOOO much more! My biggest obstacle: the winter weather. 1) It puts me in ibernation mode where all I want to do is eat and sleep. 2) I find it difficult to get out and exercise, so I've got to find things I like to do inside. A gym membership is not really an option due to my kids. Wish me luck, but even more, kick my butt :o)

FlamingoLaura — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:56:16 GMT

And here I am... and luckily I did not wait any longer!

I have a new motivation this time: at my new job (I'm a teacher), they've started a "Biggest Loser" contest and I entered today. The contest ends on my birthday (and hopefully I won't quit at that point). I'm confident this will be the big boost that I need.

I'm anxious to see those of you who are still around. I've put on 3 extra pouinds since I left this summer... which is honestly a miracle because I felt like I've gained SOOOO much more!

My biggest obstacle: the winter weather. 1) It puts me in ibernation mode where all I want to do is eat and sleep. 2) I find it difficult to get out and exercise, so I've got to find things I like to do inside. A gym membership is not really an option due to my kids.

Wish me luck, but even more, kick my butt :o)

Well, I should burn some serious calories these next 3 days. I have a mini-camp with my old color guard (I resigned as director to have time with baby, but am still getting paid to do their choreography). Here's the schedule: Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm; Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm; Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm Can you say "INTENSE"? Hopefully this will jump start another losing spree. I'm determined to lose 10 more lbs. by July 16th for my friend's wedding. Hopefully this will jump start my tan, too!! See ya gals later--peace to all! Life with the new job is good--I've met with the administrators, got into my room, started planning lessons. I'm still on cloud nine... it feels really wierd to finally be settled.

FlamingoLaura — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:17:28 GMT

Well, I should burn some serious calories these next 3 days. I have a mini-camp with my old color guard (I resigned as director to have time with baby, but am still getting paid to do their choreography). Here's the schedule:

Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm; Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm; Saturday: 9:00am-3:00pm

Can you say "INTENSE"? Hopefully this will jump start another losing spree. I'm determined to lose 10 more lbs. by July 16th for my friend's wedding. Hopefully this will jump start my tan, too!!

See ya gals later--peace to all!

Life with the new job is good--I've met with the administrators, got into my room, started planning lessons. I'm still on cloud nine... it feels really wierd to finally be settled.

OHHHH I AM SO NOT KIDDING!!! I GOT THE JOB! Ohhhhhhh... the relief I feel is... undescribable really! Actually, I'll tell you how I do feel... fat! Haha, I'm celebrating my accomplishment with a SF shake. Mmmmm :o) Well I need to lose some hardcore weight for my new teacher wardrobe!! THANK YOU for all of your thoughts and prayers!!

FlamingoLaura — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:10:13 GMT

OHHHH I AM SO NOT KIDDING!!! I GOT THE JOB! Ohhhhhhh... the relief I feel is... undescribable really! Actually, I'll tell you how I do feel... fat! Haha, I'm celebrating my accomplishment with a SF shake. Mmmmm :o) Well I need to lose some hardcore weight for my new teacher wardrobe!!

THANK YOU for all of your thoughts and prayers!!

Oh lord, I feel like I've survived a hurricane of emotions recently. My family's been through so much, but not to worry... things are starting to look up. My father-in-law: all is good! They found no cancer in the golf-ball sized tumor they removed along with half of his thyroid. He's starting to feel MUCH better. This is great news. My parents: I don't know if any of you out there have heard about NCR moving their headquarters from Dayton, OH to Atlanta, GA. This was a sudden ground-shaking decision made by their CEO last week. My father has worked for NCR for over 25 years... my parents are taking it one day at a time to figure out what to do. They're a bit more optimistic than they were last week, but it's still quite trying watching them have to go through this. Me: (here's the good news) It looks like I'm getting my job :o) I don't want to say much more and jinx it... but I'll know more next Tuesday!!! Thanks sooooo much to all of my buddies for your thoughts, prayers, and communication. I admit, I have not tried very hard with the whole weight-loss thing these past 2 weeks and I keep saying I'm gonna. So here's what I need... a swift kick in the butt from whoever doesn't mind dishing out some tough love :o) Thanks!

FlamingoLaura — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:43:38 GMT

Oh lord, I feel like I've survived a hurricane of emotions recently. My family's been through so much, but not to worry... things are starting to look up.

My father-in-law: all is good! They found no cancer in the golf-ball sized tumor they removed along with half of his thyroid. He's starting to feel MUCH better. This is great news.

My parents: I don't know if any of you out there have heard about NCR moving their headquarters from Dayton, OH to Atlanta, GA. This was a sudden ground-shaking decision made by their CEO last week. My father has worked for NCR for over 25 years... my parents are taking it one day at a time to figure out what to do. They're a bit more optimistic than they were last week, but it's still quite trying watching them have to go through this.

Me: (here's the good news) It looks like I'm getting my job :o) I don't want to say much more and jinx it... but I'll know more next Tuesday!!!

Thanks sooooo much to all of my buddies for your thoughts, prayers, and communication. I admit, I have not tried very hard with the whole weight-loss thing these past 2 weeks and I keep saying I'm gonna. So here's what I need... a swift kick in the butt from whoever doesn't mind dishing out some tough love :o) Thanks!

I'm here :o) It's been a rough couple of weeks... I'll abbreviate the story... My father-in-law has been having health issues for a while and he recently found out that he a had a tumor on his thyroid. So, he was scheduled to have part of his thyroid removed (which happened last week). Thusly, my husband, baby, and I traveled 9 hours to stay with him and his wife before and after the operation (which luckily went well). So, I've been stuck in the middle of nowhere for over a week helping to manage their 7 acres of property. My parents meanwhile stayed in our place and helped to get my stepson back and forth to school (which was trying for them on some days as well). But, we're back now! Unfortunately, the doctors have not determined if the tumor was malignant or benign, so who knows if we'll need to venture back. Luckily school is almost over, though, and my stepson will be easier to haul around with us :o) So, I'm sorry I suddenly disappeared--we were hoping to only be down there a few days but there was soooo much work to get done on their property and then my father-in-law came down with strep-throat, hence prolonging our stay. So, where am I with my weight loss? Well, thanks to my doctor's appointment today, we HAD to come home. And the doctor was thoroughly impressed with my loss--I've lost 16 lbs. since my visit at the end of March!! However, my total loss for May is not where I want it. The past couple weeks I've let my eating habits go down the crapper, but I've worked harder than I have in my entire life, hahaha. Now I've got to get back on my regular schedule. Please hold my hand, buddies, as I reboot my diet! Other GREAT News Not only did we have to come home for my Dr. Apt, but ALSO for my second interview for the job I've got my heart set on! Now I'm even MORE nervous than I was before. Keep your fingers crossed for me :o) Both interviews went SO well... I will be so crushed if I don't get it at this point. I won't lose hope for a job, because I'm now licensed in 2 different states... but I really want THIS job. Please pray for me... pray hard!

FlamingoLaura — Wed, 27 May 2009 03:13:44 GMT

I'm here :o) It's been a rough couple of weeks... I'll abbreviate the story...

My father-in-law has been having health issues for a while and he recently found out that he a had a tumor on his thyroid. So, he was scheduled to have part of his thyroid removed (which happened last week). Thusly, my husband, baby, and I traveled 9 hours to stay with him and his wife before and after the operation (which luckily went well). So, I've been stuck in the middle of nowhere for over a week helping to manage their 7 acres of property. My parents meanwhile stayed in our place and helped to get my stepson back and forth to school (which was trying for them on some days as well). But, we're back now! Unfortunately, the doctors have not determined if the tumor was malignant or benign, so who knows if we'll need to venture back. Luckily school is almost over, though, and my stepson will be easier to haul around with us :o)

So, I'm sorry I suddenly disappeared--we were hoping to only be down there a few days but there was soooo much work to get done on their property and then my father-in-law came down with strep-throat, hence prolonging our stay.

So, where am I with my weight loss? Well, thanks to my doctor's appointment today, we HAD to come home. And the doctor was thoroughly impressed with my loss--I've lost 16 lbs. since my visit at the end of March!! However, my total loss for May is not where I want it. The past couple weeks I've let my eating habits go down the crapper, but I've worked harder than I have in my entire life, hahaha. Now I've got to get back on my regular schedule. Please hold my hand, buddies, as I reboot my diet!

***Other GREAT News*** Not only did we have to come home for my Dr. Apt, but ALSO for my second interview for the job I've got my heart set on! Now I'm even MORE nervous than I was before. Keep your fingers crossed for me :o) Both interviews went SO well... I will be so crushed if I don't get it at this point. I won't lose hope for a job, because I'm now licensed in 2 different states... but I really want THIS job. Please pray for me... pray hard!

I wish that stress could eat away at calories like exercise. If it did, I wouldn't have ANY sort of a weight problem! This waiting game I'm playing with my potential employer is driving me insane. I know that school principals are ridiculously busy at this time of year, but I still wish that they would hurry up and get on the ball!! I am soooo tempted to get on the scale again and I don't know why. I've been bad lately about wanting to weight myself all the time. I know it's best just to weigh in once a week... but after last week, I really want to see if I've lost more so far this week! Luckily I did wear a shirt to work today that didn't fit last month :o) That was a fabulous feeling--I'm going to try to use that feeling to keep myself off the scale! Off to take care of the munchkin. Toodles!

FlamingoLaura — Thu, 14 May 2009 23:13:37 GMT

I wish that stress could eat away at calories like exercise. If it did, I wouldn't have ANY sort of a weight problem! This waiting game I'm playing with my potential employer is driving me insane. I know that school principals are ridiculously busy at this time of year, but I still wish that they would hurry up and get on the ball!!

I am soooo tempted to get on the scale again and I don't know why. I've been bad lately about wanting to weight myself all the time. I know it's best just to weigh in once a week... but after last week, I really want to see if I've lost more so far this week! Luckily I did wear a shirt to work today that didn't fit last month :o) That was a fabulous feeling--I'm going to try to use that feeling to keep myself off the scale!

Off to take care of the munchkin. Toodles!

I got on the scale today and still no loss... but also no gain, so that's good! My husband used to be a personal trainer when he was in college and he thinks that I'm still losing fat but gaining muscle since I've been working out pretty hard. Soooo, I think I might start keeping track of my measurements, too. I have to say, I'm not disheartened because I'm fitting into my clothes better, I feel better, and I am loving my new healthy lifestyle. I remember when I used to do weight watchers, I lost 7 lbs. right away and then my weight loss REALLY slowed down and I eventually gave up. I realize that was a huge mistake and I will use that point in my life as a learning experience. I am so proud that I've stuck with this for 4 weeks, now. I am going to kick it into overdrive and watch those numbers keep falling. Especially since there is a contest to be won and with the month almost half over, I've only lost 2 lbs! Don't worry ladies, I won't let you down. I'm going to busy myself and burn some more calories each day. Peace out all :o)

FlamingoLaura — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:44:39 GMT

I got on the scale today and still no loss... but also no gain, so that's good! My husband used to be a personal trainer when he was in college and he thinks that I'm still losing fat but gaining muscle since I've been working out pretty hard. Soooo, I think I might start keeping track of my measurements, too. I have to say, I'm not disheartened because I'm fitting into my clothes better, I feel better, and I am loving my new healthy lifestyle. I remember when I used to do weight watchers, I lost 7 lbs. right away and then my weight loss REALLY slowed down and I eventually gave up. I realize that was a huge mistake and I will use that point in my life as a learning experience. I am so proud that I've stuck with this for 4 weeks, now. I am going to kick it into overdrive and watch those numbers keep falling. Especially since there is a contest to be won and with the month almost half over, I've only lost 2 lbs! Don't worry ladies, I won't let you down. I'm going to busy myself and burn some more calories each day. Peace out all :o)

I'm back! I never really went anywhere, but as I previously stated, I had a CRAZY week! I had a sub job every day (actually, 2 half days every day, which made my head spin), I had to ship my stepson off for the weekend to his mom's (she lives in KY, we live in OH, so we meet in Cincinnati for her visits), and it was just a busy weekend :o) The dress: IT FITS! I couldn't flipping believe it--it fits!!! I am still REALLY trying to lose weight, though, because I would love to have to take it in in June :o) The job: My interview went wonderful! Now it's just a waiting game (they said they have no timeline to hire someone... it could be June/July before I find out). My diet: It's been a little bit on the back burner, but I did an emergency weight-check today and I have not gained or lost anything-- I have a feeling I can lose another pound or two by Tuesday as I get back into my routine. It was just an odd-ball week/weekend, so I had to eat at weird times, eat on-the-go, and it just wasn't as easy to keep track of my calories. Plus riding in the car makes me SO BLASTED HUNGRY!! I was just relieved to see that I didn't gain. I'm on my way out the door for my nightly jog (that's right, I'm jogging now!). Well, off to exercise so I can get to bed at a decent time. ***Buddies, I'll be back on to post on your profiles tomorrow! Happy slimfasting!

FlamingoLaura — Mon, 11 May 2009 01:32:30 GMT

I'm back! I never really went anywhere, but as I previously stated, I had a CRAZY week! I had a sub job every day (actually, 2 half days every day, which made my head spin), I had to ship my stepson off for the weekend to his mom's (she lives in KY, we live in OH, so we meet in Cincinnati for her visits), and it was just a busy weekend :o)

The dress: IT FITS! I couldn't flipping believe it--it fits!!! I am still REALLY trying to lose weight, though, because I would love to have to take it in in June :o)

The job: My interview went wonderful! Now it's just a waiting game (they said they have no timeline to hire someone... it could be June/July before I find out).

My diet: It's been a little bit on the back burner, but I did an emergency weight-check today and I have not gained or lost anything-- I have a feeling I can lose another pound or two by Tuesday as I get back into my routine. It was just an odd-ball week/weekend, so I had to eat at weird times, eat on-the-go, and it just wasn't as easy to keep track of my calories. Plus riding in the car makes me SO BLASTED HUNGRY!! I was just relieved to see that I didn't gain. I'm on my way out the door for my nightly jog (that's right, I'm jogging now!). Well, off to exercise so I can get to bed at a decent time.

***Buddies, I'll be back on to post on your profiles tomorrow! Happy slimfasting!

Before the kids get up I thought I'd weigh in real quick- down 2 lbs! Not as big of a loss as the past 2 weeks, but definitely a move in the right direction! That puts me at a grade -12 lbs. I REALLY hope I can lose 3 lbs. this next week--that will be a grand total of 15 lbs. gone :o) That sounds like a goal I can make happen. This past week I didn't really have slip-ups, but I craved some things that probably weren't the best :o) I wanted Sonic onion rings soooooo bad, so I saved 500 calories for a regular order at the end of one day. There was also a day in there where I didn't exercise--that won't happen again because I just felt like crap the whole rest of the night. We also cooked out Sunday night and I ate pretty sensibly, but not as good as I do other days :o) So, if I just really stick to my plan this week, I definitely feel there could be an extra pound in it for me!

FlamingoLaura — Tue, 05 May 2009 11:48:10 GMT

Before the kids get up I thought I'd weigh in real quick-

down 2 lbs! Not as big of a loss as the past 2 weeks, but definitely a move in the right direction! That puts me at a grade -12 lbs. I REALLY hope I can lose 3 lbs. this next week--that will be a grand total of 15 lbs. gone :o) That sounds like a goal I can make happen.

This past week I didn't really have slip-ups, but I craved some things that probably weren't the best :o) I wanted Sonic onion rings soooooo bad, so I saved 500 calories for a regular order at the end of one day. There was also a day in there where I didn't exercise--that won't happen again because I just felt like crap the whole rest of the night. We also cooked out Sunday night and I ate pretty sensibly, but not as good as I do other days :o) So, if I just really stick to my plan this week, I definitely feel there could be an extra pound in it for me!

Just want to let all of my buddies know that though I may not be here as often, I am still hardcore focused on losing weight! I'm finding more and more motivation every day and a lot of it is due to this site. I am just letting you know because I have a lot coming up this next week and I know that realistically I won't be able to log on as often and still have time for all of the important things (family, exercise, "me time"). So no hard feelings if I don't respond to your messages right away! I'll certainly be on tomorrow, though :o) Tomorrow's a huge day for me. 1) Tuesdays are the days I weigh in (tomorrow marks the end of week 3--I can't believe how quickly it's gone by). 2) I have a job interview!! I SOOOO badly want this job--you don't even know :o) It's an art teaching job in the school district where I live, currently where I'm subbing, and where I also did my student teaching. I also promised that tomorrow would be the day that I need to try on my bridesmaid's dress for my friend's wedding (eek!!). So, tomorrow could be either a very very good day or not. But I just keep reembering what a teacher in HS used to say, "don't 'have' a good day, MAKE it a great day!" Tomorrow is totally in my control--I'm going to rock my weigh in (no reason I shouldn't, I've been pretty good this week), I'm going to rock my interview (I have soooo much going for me in this district), and well... the dress thing... we'll see :o) At the very least it might encourage me to get my *** out of bed early in the morning like I would like to for some extra exercise. Peace, love, and happiness to all of you wonderful women :o)

FlamingoLaura — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:56:16 GMT

Just want to let all of my buddies know that though I may not be here as often, I am still hardcore focused on losing weight! I'm finding more and more motivation every day and a lot of it is due to this site. I am just letting you know because I have a lot coming up this next week and I know that realistically I won't be able to log on as often and still have time for all of the important things (family, exercise, "me time"). So no hard feelings if I don't respond to your messages right away!

I'll certainly be on tomorrow, though :o) Tomorrow's a huge day for me. 1) Tuesdays are the days I weigh in (tomorrow marks the end of week 3--I can't believe how quickly it's gone by). 2) I have a job interview!! I SOOOO badly want this job--you don't even know :o) It's an art teaching job in the school district where I live, currently where I'm subbing, and where I also did my student teaching. I also promised that tomorrow would be the day that I need to try on my bridesmaid's dress for my friend's wedding (eek!!). So, tomorrow could be either a very very good day or not. But I just keep reembering what a teacher in HS used to say, "don't 'have' a good day, MAKE it a great day!" Tomorrow is totally in my control--I'm going to rock my weigh in (no reason I shouldn't, I've been pretty good this week), I'm going to rock my interview (I have soooo much going for me in this district), and well... the dress thing... we'll see :o) At the very least it might encourage me to get my *** out of bed early in the morning like I would like to for some extra exercise.

Peace, love, and happiness to all of you wonderful women :o)

My day started off pretty hectic, but there were benefits. 1) I really didn't eat much. I had my SF meals, one snack, a piece of fruit, and then a nice sensible dinner with sherbet for dinner. 2) After feeling poopy yesterday for not going on my walk, I was actually doubly-motivated tonight so I jogged! I frickin' JOGGED! Anyone who knows me knows that I only run when chased, but out of the blue tonight I got this jolt of energy and I jogged not just around the block, but I jogged for 40 minutes! I then walked to cool down for 20 minutes and now I'm sitting in an awkward stretch as I type about my CRAZY newfound endorphines, lol. I really think this competition's given me a second wind :o)

FlamingoLaura — Sat, 02 May 2009 04:17:13 GMT

My day started off pretty hectic, but there were benefits. 1) I really didn't eat much. I had my SF meals, one snack, a piece of fruit, and then a nice sensible dinner with sherbet for dinner. 2) After feeling poopy yesterday for not going on my walk, I was actually doubly-motivated tonight so I jogged! I frickin' JOGGED! Anyone who knows me knows that I only run when chased, but out of the blue tonight I got this jolt of energy and I jogged not just around the block, but I jogged for 40 minutes! I then walked to cool down for 20 minutes and now I'm sitting in an awkward stretch as I type about my CRAZY newfound endorphines, lol. I really think this competition's given me a second wind :o)

Viannely, Mommymanda, Denogirl, and FlamingoLaura are out to kick some SF butt as we lose the pounds off of ours! Ladies, on May 1st, please enter your starting weights somewhere where I can find it (post on my page, post on your page, anywhere) and I'll record the numbers. Then on May 31st we'll compare our pounds lost with the other team--the winners will get "champion" avatars created by yours truly :o) I am so pumped!! Thanks for being so willing to join in the fun, girls! Anyone got a clever name?? I was thinking "Hot Mamas" or something. Throw some ideas out there for me :o) Love love!

FlamingoLaura — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:22:25 GMT

Viannely, Mommymanda, Denogirl, and FlamingoLaura are out to kick some SF butt as we lose the pounds off of ours! Ladies, on May 1st, please enter your starting weights somewhere where I can find it (post on my page, post on your page, anywhere) and I'll record the numbers. Then on May 31st we'll compare our pounds lost with the other team--the winners will get "champion" avatars created by yours truly :o) I am so pumped!! Thanks for being so willing to join in the fun, girls! Anyone got a clever name?? I was thinking "Hot Mamas" or something. Throw some ideas out there for me :o) Love love!

I recently posted this in "Special Events": I really think I would keep my game up if I could get a little healthy competition going on :o) I have a sort of "Biggest-Loser" idea! I'm looking for 3 (maybe more) women to compete against me and two of my buddies (who they don't know that I've elected them for this yet, haha) to see who can lose the most pounds in May! I figure with a new month just around the corner, how great this would be! I would like to kick it off on Friday May 1st. Please respond if you're interested and have 2 buddies who might oblige. It's really a win-win... even the losers have something to still be proud of! Please tell me if you're interested! I think it would be a fantastic motivator!!

FlamingoLaura — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:29:52 GMT

I recently posted this in "Special Events":

I really think I would keep my game up if I could get a little healthy competition going on :o) I have a sort of "Biggest-Loser" idea! I'm looking for 3 (maybe more) women to compete against me and two of my buddies (who they don't know that I've elected them for this yet, haha) to see who can lose the most pounds in May! I figure with a new month just around the corner, how great this would be! I would like to kick it off on Friday May 1st. Please respond if you're interested and have 2 buddies who might oblige. It's really a win-win... even the losers have something to still be proud of!

Please tell me if you're interested! I think it would be a fantastic motivator!!

I LOST 10 LBS!!! 4 lbs. the first week and 6 lbs. this past week!!! I am on cloud nine :o) I'm not stopping here, girls :o) A few more weeks like this and hopefully I'll be bragging about my 20-lb. loss. I'm closer and closer to my old jeans--yay!! I tell you, adding in regular exercise this past week made ALL the difference! I was really hoping for just 4 lbs, but when I saw those numbers stop on the scale where they did, I had to step off and get back on--I didn't believe it! Oh happy day :o) Now, if I can just find a teaching job for next year, I'll be ELATED! Ok, so each week I set a new goal and I've kept to it thus far. So, this week I'm going to throw in some weight training. My hubby says he'll help me because it's kind of a new venture for me. Wish me luck!

FlamingoLaura — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:14:03 GMT

I LOST 10 LBS!!! 4 lbs. the first week and 6 lbs. this past week!!! I am on cloud nine :o) I'm not stopping here, girls :o) A few more weeks like this and hopefully I'll be bragging about my 20-lb. loss. I'm closer and closer to my old jeans--yay!!

I tell you, adding in regular exercise this past week made ALL the difference! I was really hoping for just 4 lbs, but when I saw those numbers stop on the scale where they did, I had to step off and get back on--I didn't believe it! Oh happy day :o)

Now, if I can just find a teaching job for next year, I'll be ELATED!

Ok, so each week I set a new goal and I've kept to it thus far. So, this week I'm going to throw in some weight training. My hubby says he'll help me because it's kind of a new venture for me. Wish me luck!

I have never been so excited to weigh myself before, haha! I have to fight myself each day to not look at the scale because I know there are too many good reasons to just do it once a week. Honestly, I think the eagerness is causing me to work harder because I know how disappointed I'll be if the numbers don't keep going down. I've been really successful at finding 30 minutes each day to work out and next week I'm hoping to up it to 1 hour a day (30 minutes in the morning and 30 after the kids go to bed). I'm also extremely proud of my behavior yesterday: My side of the family held Easter a bit late this year and our celebration was yesterday. My mom is an AMAZING cook and I practiced THE BEST self-control I ever have! She had made quite the smorgasboard and I had very sensible portions with some fruit included and I DID NOT go back for seconds!! I had a light cookie (that I made, so I know it's nutritional value) for dessert with a cup of coffee. I was able to pass on the cake and pie :o) After surviving yesterday, I'm pretty sure I can do anything!

FlamingoLaura — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:59:54 GMT

I have never been so excited to weigh myself before, haha! I have to fight myself each day to not look at the scale because I know there are too many good reasons to just do it once a week. Honestly, I think the eagerness is causing me to work harder because I know how disappointed I'll be if the numbers don't keep going down. I've been really successful at finding 30 minutes each day to work out and next week I'm hoping to up it to 1 hour a day (30 minutes in the morning and 30 after the kids go to bed).

I'm also extremely proud of my behavior yesterday: My side of the family held Easter a bit late this year and our celebration was yesterday. My mom is an AMAZING cook and I practiced THE BEST self-control I ever have! She had made quite the smorgasboard and I had very sensible portions with some fruit included and I DID NOT go back for seconds!! I had a light cookie (that I made, so I know it's nutritional value) for dessert with a cup of coffee. I was able to pass on the cake and pie :o) After surviving yesterday, I'm pretty sure I can do anything!

I've done about 30 minutes of cardio every day this week--definitely a new addition to my life. I've never made time for it before. Now that I am die-hard ready to lose this weight, I've suddenly discovered an extra 30 minutes every day to incorporate a little something. Walking has been wonderful--it's 30 minutes of my day I don't have to worry about my kids, I can enjoy my iPod (I heart music), and get some FRESH AIR! Unfortunately it was rainy a couple days ago, but I hooked up the ole DDR to the XBox and broke quite a sweat! I'm feeling like I'll see some lower numbers on the scale again next week--I'm pumped :o)

FlamingoLaura — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:22:03 GMT

I've done about 30 minutes of cardio every day this week--definitely a new addition to my life. I've never made time for it before. Now that I am die-hard ready to lose this weight, I've suddenly discovered an extra 30 minutes every day to incorporate a little something. Walking has been wonderful--it's 30 minutes of my day I don't have to worry about my kids, I can enjoy my iPod (I heart music), and get some FRESH AIR! Unfortunately it was rainy a couple days ago, but I hooked up the ole DDR to the XBox and broke quite a sweat! I'm feeling like I'll see some lower numbers on the scale again next week--I'm pumped :o)

It feels great getting through my first week. I lost 4 lbs. and I'm pretty happy :o) I didn't do everything I could've last week as I am trying to ease into this new lifestyle--cold turkey hasn't worked for me in the past. My goal is to lose another 4 lbs. this week. Things I could do better: get more exercise! I'll be looking for ways to fit more time for that into my week. I just hope the weather here turns around--it's been raining cats and dogs and I'd like to get out to take some walks with my baby :o)

FlamingoLaura — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:00:58 GMT

It feels great getting through my first week. I lost 4 lbs. and I'm pretty happy :o) I didn't do everything I could've last week as I am trying to ease into this new lifestyle--cold turkey hasn't worked for me in the past. My goal is to lose another 4 lbs. this week. Things I could do better: get more exercise! I'll be looking for ways to fit more time for that into my week. I just hope the weather here turns around--it's been raining cats and dogs and I'd like to get out to take some walks with my baby :o)

I had a great day right off the bat this morning :o) I think I may have snagged a job for next school year (no promises, but it's looking good). Now I'm totally whole-heartedly invested in losing weight so that I might get a new teacher wardrobe next year :o) I also said bye-bye to Chipotle burritos and traded in for delicious Burrito bols--I don't miss all of those calories in the tortillas.

FlamingoLaura — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:14:03 GMT

I had a great day right off the bat this morning :o) I think I may have snagged a job for next school year (no promises, but it's looking good). Now I'm totally whole-heartedly invested in losing weight so that I might get a new teacher wardrobe next year :o) I also said bye-bye to Chipotle burritos and traded in for delicious Burrito bols--I don't miss all of those calories in the tortillas.

Ok, here I go! My mom mentioned my best friend's wedding the other day and I said "oh crap!" I've got to lose 2-3 dress sizes by July!!

FlamingoLaura — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:41:54 GMT

Ok, here I go! My mom mentioned my best friend's wedding the other day and I said "oh crap!" I've got to lose 2-3 dress sizes by July!!