Diet in Texas!

Wow....if you can diet in Texas you are doing something!!!

This place is full of fat places and bad food choices!!

I am doing good though!! I went and got items needed to stay on my diet and am eating at home!

I haven't been able to keep the exercise up because of the hospital visit but I intend to start them again as soon as it settles down here!

If you want to check out my Mom's progress you can go to www.fredagreendaughter.blogspot.com I made the blog to keep all my relatives and friends up to date.

Snow?!

Upon waking this morning, I stumbled (as mornings are not my favorite time of day) into the kitchen. Looking out our breakfast window, I saw some white stuff! Okay, you guys can go ahead and laugh, but this is about as good as it's going to get here in East Texas!!! Here are some pictures to prove it. LOL!!! There's definitely not enough to build a snowman.

Weight loss here we gooooo!!!

Ok, so in one week, I have lost 10 pounds!!! Definitely not something that will happen always, but for my first week, yea! I did 3 miles twice last week, and today I did the full 5 miles! I feel really good, just tired...

Still on the wagon!

It has been three weeks since the beginning of this new year and my jumping back on the wagon!

I am doing awesome....the scales only say 3 lbs. but hopefully there are more inches gone in proportion to that small number of lbs. lost!! I am having to practice what I preach and not let the scales discourage me!

I know I am eating right! I am exercising everyday except Sunday. Now how right is that!! IT WILL WORK! I WILL DO IT!

I am so glad more of you are saying you are trying also. Give it your best!

Tips from Herbal Magic

Ok, so I was asked to share some things I learned from Herbal Magic, and so I will try to remember as much as I can. I lost 40 pounds in 2007 doing Herbal Magic, which I did for 4 months, and I did not follow the program as strictly as I was supposed to(bad). I also did no exercise at all, but did take herbal supplements through the program which I am sure aided in the weight loss. But we can do this on our own, with no supplements, besides vitamins. The main thing is portion control, that being the hardest, at least on my part. I have never been a huge eater, I just eat the wrong things, in bigger portions than anyone should have. Instead of a small bowl of cereal, I like a big bowl; two eggs and two toast instead of one of each, you know...an average breakfast, which is the most important meal of the day is
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 piece whole grain toast with margarine and peanut butter
1 cheesestring
1 cup coffee w/creamer
water


Today I had a piece of multigrain toast with marg and 1 egg fried with onion and feta cheese, coffee and water.

Fruits and veggies are unlimited, especially veggies and you can use ranch as a dip, just in moderation. Most condiments are a go, I personally love Frank's red hot sauce and put it on everything!!!

I tend to lose very quickly in the beginning of chsnging my eating-I lost another pound since yesterday, making that 3 pounds in 1 week and 4 days. At one point with Herbal Magic, I lost 7 pounds in 1 week. Not the norm!!! It was a super good week for me! I was looking at clothes yesterday though and yearning to wear that size 10! One day!!!

Good Tips for Any Weight Loss

The tips are great for anybody losing any amount of weight. Enjoy!
http://www.diet.com/dietblogs/read_blog.php?title=dietgirl+Lost+175+lbs%3A+Her+Top+20+Tips!&blid=14209

My Year to Lose!

Who wants to be a loser??? ME!!! At least physically...lol! I posted on my blog about how I am tired of dieting and I really want this to be a complete lifestyle change, not just for me, but for my entire family. I started this last Monday, and as of this morning I am happy to say I have done quite well. A few slip ups, but nothing to deter me from my goal. Exercise, well, gotta work on that. I did a mile of Leslie Sansone on Monday, then fell into bed after half a mile on Friday...sigh...I will get there. I am just so tired after a full day with 5 kids(one dayhome)and my twins are beginning to demand more attention somedays...mornings are obviously best for me, just gotta wake up better...

Back on the wagon

Well......I finally got myself back on the wagon this week. I feel good in my head about it and that is most of the battle!!!

Seeing my Mom unable to just get up and go for a walk outside like she so would like to spurred me on!!!

I am doing this for my health and the loss will be a positive side effect!

I have exercised everyday except Sunday since Jan 2. I have been very good on my eating habits. I have lost 2.4 lbs!!!

I am wanting to lose 15 by March 3....that is the day I leave for Israel! So be very obtainable if I say on course! 2 lbs a week would do it. That is a healthy loss! No fads or gimmicks....just good eating and exercise!

I thought it is so subtle how the weight creeps back on. And also how in the spirit if we don't read his Word and pray that we can get "weights" attached to us to quickly!!!!

In the spirit and in the physical I want to be "lean and mean!"

Let's go! And remember to be accountable. It really helps!

Love you all....pray this year is the most blessed and the most healthy for us all!