Maintaining

Well, I am staying under 150. Just, at 149.5 but I think that it is great! I have worked at Rocky Mountain 2 full days and I didn't gain 10 pounds. That is something! People claim to gain 5 pounds from just walking in the door and taking a deep breath. Everything there is so darn delicious! We will see what happens on December 28th after all the Holiday's goodies. I must stay strong.

Under 150

Hoo freakin ray!! I am under 150 for the first time in years!! I bought a JUNIORS size 11 skirt at Kohl's and it is big! Holy Cow, it feels so good. Problem is, I see no difference in my body at all. My legs are still fat as ever and my arms jiggle like jell-o. URGH. I know that it takes time and I really, really need to listen to myself and start that whole exercise thing! The only way to get rid of flabby arms and fat legs....exercise!
When will that frying pan over the head finally make me start exercising???

Steps of progress

Well, I am still moving in the right direction. Slowly, yes, but still moving. Today I weigh 151. Same as last week even though I did not post it. I have exactly one week to lose a pound. THEN the big test - keep it off. I will be so happy if I still weigh 150 when January comes! This is not easy. Especially since I am not exercising. If I could find time for that I would be in much better shape (pun fully intended). Slow and steady!!

Stable

I did not loose any weight this week. However, with Halloween treats several nights this week and fast food a couple times, I am thrilled to be at the same place! I was expecting 154 and was pleasantly surprised to see the same 152 as last week. Can I make it to 150 by Thanksgiving? Hell ya I can!!

Guilty

Well, I think it is safe to say that no one follows this blog. If, by some chance, a random act of internet clicking brought you here I want you to check this out. This is more than I usually share but it is worth it.
http://www.facesofloss.com/2010/10/gina-mom-to-identical-twin-boys-michael.html#more

Gina

Getting Closer and Closer

Today, I weigh exactly 152. WOW. I am so excited. I also put on a size 10 comfortably for the first time in years. I will make my goal!! Only 17 pounds to go!!

WOW

I am wearing a size 10 for the first time in years. They are Jones New York so they run a little big but DAMN that is a good feeling!

Victory

Victory can be measured in so many ways. I am sure if I was a writer and not just a girl with a blog like millions of other girls, I could come up with witty and meaningful ways to list those measures. However, today I am measuring it at 154 even. After a week of having my hubby home and indulging in otherwise forbidden foods, I managed to stay pretty even! That is victory my friends! Small, for sure, by measurable none the less! I was sad to see that 4 creep back in but I was expecting worse. I will get back on track again immediately.

Skipped a week

Well, last week was a bit busy since I got on a plane to go to Denver to see Quinn! What a great time I had! I had a sinus infection the week leading up to my trip and was eating like hell so I didn't get on the scale much. When I got back Kyle had a 104 fever and Kevin was starting to feel crappy. After each of them went through a Z pack we all seem to be well again.

Today I got on the scale and am happy to report that I now am at 153.8! I am so excited! I go dress shopping for Sara's wedding today though so I am quite certain that excitement will not last long.

Slow and steady...slow and steady...repeat.

I'm on my way!

This morning at 9:00 am I weighed in at exactly 155. I am thrilled! I went to a baseball game last night and had some nachos and cotton candy and thought for sure I had undone the whole week. If I had skipped that I may have made it under 155 but that is okay! I refuse to deprive myself of everything. I am going to do this the right way. Exactly 20 pounds to go. Hooray! Has anyone decided to join me yet?

Hay Bale Gardening

Hello!
I just harvested my very first homegrown vegetable! I wish I knew how to post a picture of it. I followed MckMama and tried the hay bale. I was not as successful as she was, but we had fun! I have a squash growing in there too. For my very first try at a garden ever, I am happy!
Weight loss going well. Exercise...not so much! I think I will make the 5 pound mark by Friday! I wish my clothes could tell the difference.

First week results!

Okay, it is 9:00 am one week later and I am 1 pound lighter! 1.2 pounds to be exact! Baby steps. I do not want to loose more than a pound or two a week because I know it won't stay off. This is exactly where I want to be headed. Slow and steady. There will be weeks that I do not loose a thing and there will be weeks that I gain a little back. That is okay! I am 'in it to win it' - as my good friend (of the blog world anyway) Tricia says at http://www.fertilehope.blogspot.com/

Have a great weekend!!

Going Strong

I am determined not to step on the scale until Friday at 9:00 am. Except, I just did. I could not help it. I NEED motivation. So, with all my clothes on which right now are jeans and a sleeveless shirt, I am at 158.0. Hey, it has only been 4 days! Slow and steady - right!?!

My Birthday Weigh In...

Well, the celebration is complete. I had a terrific birthday and am now ready to post. As of Friday Aug 27th at 9:00 am I weighed 158.2 pounds. Outside of being pregnant, that is the most I have ever weighed. Okay, I know that this is not obese. I know that there are women out there that would love to weigh 158. For me, this is not a healthy weight. I am not obsessed with being skinny. I don't need to be skinny. I just want to be healthy. I need to exercise. I need to fit into the clothes I own without having to unbutton my pants at the end of the night. I want other women to know that "you look great for someone who has had two kids" doesn't have to be enough. If you are unhappy, CHANGE. You have to eat well, you have to exercise. If I can follow my own advise here, I hope to be down 20-25 pounds in a year.

I will weigh in every Friday at 9:00 am.

Anyone want to join me?

In 12 Hours

In less than 12 hours I will begin this next year of my life on my way to celebrating 35! I love goals. I just recently found this out about myself. I hope that I can make it! 135 really is not that big of a deal. I am guessing I have about 25 pounds to loose. It seems so attainable but it is not easy! It takes a couple months to gain that but it will take every ounce of my will power and every bit of extra energy to loose it! And so...tomorrow I will get on the scale and the journey will begin! Wish me luck!
Gina
OHHH I should post a pic! How do I that?

135 By 35

Okay. Enough is enough! I know, I know, it has been said before but this is ridiculous. It is time. I have yet another goal. I will weigh 135 by the time I am 35. I have 370 days. I have been the same size for years which is terrific for my wardrobe but over the past year my clothes have become a bit more snug and I do not like it, at all! I would much rather have to buy some new clothes (smaller) than allow my weight to creep any higher.

How will accomplish this lofty goal? Exercise and less desert.

I will be doing a weekly weigh in starting Aug 27th so if you do not want to know how much I weigh (it is a bit scary right now) then you will need to close your eyes for a bit. I wish I could!! So there you have it. On top of being a wonderful wife, devoted football mom, business owner extraordinaire and straight A college student, I will now be adding fitness guru. What can I say? I like a challenge!

Copy cat post

The fabulous Jennifer McKinney started this at www.mycharmingkids.net and I loved it.

One of my favorite conversations of the week "Yes honey, I do think the ducks are married." "No, I am not sure if ducks go out on dates." "I am sure the momma knows ponds can be very dangerous." "Yes, ducks are allowed in the pond." "Right, because people don't have swim feet and wings...that is why people should not swim in ponds."

The Straw is in place!

Ok. Step one - purchase straw...check
Step two - lay straw in proper placement so that existing herbs do not get crushed...check
Step three - plant veggies...um maybe tomorrow.

Pics to come shortly!!

Glitch

Okay so...not so much on getting the straw yet. I will though I swear!

Tonight I just kinda need to get this off my chest. Five years. It has been five years since I held my sons, baptized them, sung to them and said goodbye forever. Five years. It has been five years since I tried to take my own life and leave behind a husband, son, daughter, mother, father, sister, brother...you get the idea. Five years can really change a person. I am so very happy these days. Yes, I miss my boys. I think sometimes the missing them intensifies with time while the grief dissipates. I want so much to see them with Elisabeth and Kyle it hurts. I watch Kyle play with Ryan and Rudy and my hearts breaks a little. I listen to Elisabeth call Alianna her adopted sister and know that I will never again feel life inside me. I will never again hold my own newborn child. It hurts. BUT! I am home for my children, I get to enjoy my weekends, I am in school, I am looking to be a teacher in the future, I am more in love with my husband then ever before. I am happy. I am truly happy. I am amazed at how far I have come in these five years. I hope someday I am able to use the past to help others. I am one lucky lady. Thank you Lord for second chances and for blessing me with the most fantastic family and friends. Thank you!

A Brand New Adventure - 'Cause you know...I need something else to do!

I guess working 12 hour days, going to school online, being an attentive mom and awesome wife, cooking 3 meals a day and cleaning the kitchen almost as much, I needed another hobby. So...after seeing the suggestion from McMama at www.mycharmingkids.net, I have decided to try straw bale gardening. I will be blogging about it so that I can remember any hints needed for next year and to encourage someone else out there to give it a try. It is 100% organic, easy on your back and just pretty darn cool. We also have a compost container and need to figure out how that works too. So, I guess the Shanahan's are goin' green! Won't you come along for the ride?