Let's call this DAY 1

Ok, I am really really serious about this now. I hopped on the scale and it was NOT pretty. I am up 16 pounds from my lowest I hit last January. I had gained and lost about 5 pounds and then this past summer I was stricken with piggybacking arthrits flare ups. They are under control now, but the weight gain is not. I expected to gain a bit, but 10 pounds was crazy. Now 16 is even worse.
So today I start my 2 weeks without bread/crackers/pasta whatever diet. Really, it's all I need to do. Cut out the carbs-VOILA! weight lost. I'll check back in a few days, maybe on day 4 to give an update.
No more excuses.

My bio

Name: Spatula
Age: 33
Starting Weight: Between 150 and 200
.Size: 11-14 depending on the store( I prefer the 11 stores)
Weightloss Goal: 160 pounds with ideally getting to 155
Weightloss Plan: Curves, and now with the Curves Smart system, I can't plateau or slack on the circuit, my new pedometer and the Wii fit
Weightloss Strengths: I know HOW to lose weight, I just need the stregth do DO it.
Weightloss Weaknesses: I love bread. Bread is my enemy-'nough said.
Inspirations: apair of $200 jeans I am coveting, to be able to wear clothes because they look good- not because they hide the rolls.
General about me: 2 kids, husband of 6.5 years, spatual collection. 2 cats, and a tankful of fish.

Tim Horton's challenge - week 1

So far, I'm doing quite well I think. I have in front of me my 2nd cup of ANYTHING from Tim's since last Friday. I had my first cup & a ww muffin on Monday morning, and just got my 2nd cup today for break (pay day - had to celebrate :)).

I had a brainstorm today when I went, to make sure I didn't cheat and get any extra goodies for my desk. I just took a toonie with me instead of my whole wallet. This won't work if I'm out running errands or whatever, but when I'm at work it will. Simple, but effective. That's me, hah.

Plus, now that the PMS bloat and halloween candy are gone, I'm down almost 7 lbs from the end of October. PHEW. Ok, I still have a hell of a long way to go, but at least it gives the appearance that I'm losing weight. Har.

I just made my first acupuncture appointment - for next Wednesday at 4. cannot wait!

Ok, over n out,
m.

I'm new, please be gentle

Hello all,

I asked to join this blog as a way to get my ass moving and be responsible for my actions. Mostly those actions involve eating all of leftover kids food , which I have learned DOES add up. OY.
So a bit about me- 33, 2 kids and a hubby. Oh and about 25 pounds above my goal. I did make it to 11.5 pounds to my goal but an unfortunate summer of arthritis really did a number on me. So I am back at it.

Still alive.

Hola. Been a while, I know, I know.

Let's see, what's been going on? Not much, really. Oh, other than I gave notice at my permanent job, and started a term position with the feds; went away 2/4 weekends since I wrote last; and uh, Halloween. What do these three things mean? Craptastic eating. What does that mean? I should start oinking Saturday around 3pm if I keep things up (hence the piggy face). I stepped on the scale today, and it was NOT pretty. Pretty fugly number, really. Boooo.

So what am I going to do about it? Well, SB has challenged me to cut the Timmies runs that I'm prone to while I"m at work. I get 2 cups of tea/week, and 1 baked good. Since starting the new job (a whole week and a half now), I've averaged probably 3 cups/day during the week, plus, more often than not, a couple of cookies or a fritter or a ww raspberry muffin (YUM!) to go with the tea. Oink oink oink. I'm going to pick up some Splenda packages tomorrow, and some yummy tea to keep at my desk. We have a kettle on the floor, I might as well use it, right?

In other news, the naturopath thang is going all right. I had my follow-up this evening, and she's pretty happy with how things are going. She still wants me to work on the liver stuff - more leafy greens, etc. Once that gets working, we'll start on acupuncture to get me ready for IVF. Wheeeeeeeee!