I am feeling very accomplished in a part of my life today and am very proud to say that I HAVE BEEN A NON-SMOKER FOR 2 WEEKS!!! Yes, I have not picked up or craved a smoke and I have even been out hanging around with everyone else around me smoking and drinking some beers and I didn't want not one. That makes me feel so good. I still have a little bit of a lingering cough, but it is much better than it was on the day I had my last cigarette. I do not spend the night coughing and keeping myself and DH up anymore, I actually spend it sleeping which is awesome. I cannot wait till I finally get the motivation to get back on the treadmill again. No I did not go cold turkey (I tried several times but failed) I went to my primary doctor and had him prescribe me Chantix and have been on it for a month now. No, I didn't have any bad side effects and no bad dreams, in fact my dreams have been fascinating they are so vivid and so real, I look forward to them every night and kinda sad they will be gone when I finish the medicine. I can be finished with it today or I still have two more weeks worth of it to take if I feel the need, which I just might because they say the longer you take the medicine the more likely you are to remain quit. My kids said they are happy that I have stopped and that makes me feel much better and I helps to make me remain quit.
My other accomplishment is that as of today I am down 10.8 lbs since Friday, June 26th (check my weight page). I can truly feel a difference that just 10 lbs make and I have more energy then usual which can also be because I stopped smoking too. I am still doing my daily weigh ins at Physicians Weight Loss Clinic, (only 2 days left of the daily weigh in) and I have been moved from a 800 calorie a day diet to, 900 and I am currently at 1000 calorie a day diet for the next couple days then I think I go up to 1200. Although I have moved up, I'm basically eating the same thing as at first and I am pretty much satisfied after every meal. I will try to start adding more to the meals as suggested, but haven't had a chance to look over it. On days 10-14 (which I'm on now) I get to start adding a little bit of fat to my diet. Example is I can cook my chicken or such in olive oil (very little) and other oils or start adding a tiny bit of fat free dressing to my salads, but I think I'm going to stick to the hot sauce for dressing because it works for me. The one oil they told I cannot use is coconut oil (oops that's what I've been using to cook my chicken in). I am still getting my B-12 shots weekly, just received my 3rd one yesterday and I also signed up for another 16 weeks, which wasn't to expensive ($199) which includes everything (shots & multi-vitamins). I have to say that I am impressed so far with my progress. I also really like the fact that I am guaranteed to lose a certain amount by the time my weeks are up or I get my money back (as long as I faithfully stick to the plan).
So non weight loss related. We had something horrible happen this past Saturday and personally I'm sorry but I do not want to go into it right this moment. It's kind of embarrassing and very, very false. Don't worry no one was hurt or anything (except feelings). DH and I were so sickened at the thought and have been very stressed and mad and whatever other emotions are out there. I haven't told anyone because it's a sensitive subject and upsets me anytime I even think that someone has the audacity to even say these things & make false acquisitions. I mean this is serious, not just a word of mouth thing, it happened. I am waiting and will hopefully post soon on what happened, but lets just say that DH and I are listing our house for-sale earlier then we planned. No, this has nothing (I hope) to do with the awesome neighbors we have grown to be great friends with.
Listing the house, we have so much prep work that needs to be done and quickly, so last night I talked to the trio during dinner and they were so excited and wanted to help me scrub all the walls on the first floor. So, they got their sand bucks and I got mine and with warm water and a Magic Eraser we cleaned all the walls before bed time and even had time for an ice cream cone. DH and I painted the walls about 2 years ago, but with three little kids and two big dogs they got dirty. They look good now and at least I can tell what places need touch up paint and is not just dirt. We were going to work on scrubbing all the WHITE doors tonight, but I ran out of the Magic Erasers so we were going to de-clutter the kitchen cabinets and get rid of what we don't use or start packing stuff and the kids were going to wipe down the bottom cabinets and the appliances, but I am going to surprise them with something fun instead (as long as the rain holds). After dinner I was going to let them ride their bikes and I'd walk to either Honey Hut (closer) or Dairy Queen (further), but all it's been doing is raining for the last 4 weeks or more and NO LIE, I'm serious (check the weather for Cleveland, OH). This weekend (thankfully) is suppose to get better which I hope so because we are planning on going to my Aunt & Uncles for the weekend and camping on their land (they have lots and lots of land). They are having a family picnic on Saturday anyways and we'll have fireworks and they also have a pool and we'll be ATVing. So I hope the weather holds well FINALLY.
Well I gotta go and probably will not post again till after the Holiday. So everyone be safe and have an excellent 4th of July!!!!
Until next time.........................
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Day 8 and Day 5
So today is the 8th day that I have not picked up a cigarette and I have to honestly say that I am feeling pretty good. Of course as I've mentioned before I have the help of Chantix. I have had no cravings it's just the habits that I need to get over. For example: when I driving to work or home and when I go out with friends and have some drinks. Just little stuff like that, that I have to work on filling the void with something more positive. Other than that I like that my "smokers" cough is almost non-existent and I am sleeping much better at night with not waking up hacking a lung up.
This is my 5th day of my diet thru Physicians Weight Loss Center and I'm feeling great. I have started day 5-9 of the diet which is adding more Protein at dinner and more veggies at lunch, but my breakfast is still the same. I went to weigh in today and I'm at a total of 5.6 lbs lost since this past Friday. Since I'm still on Weight Watchers (until my membership is up, which is soon) I cannot wait to see what the scale read tomorrow. I quit W.W. because it just wasn't working for me this go round like it did the first two times I was on it. I do not track my food like I should and I just haven't stuck to it well, so this is why I moved on to see if I can get myself going. I also got my 2nd B-12 shot today and feeling a tad bit more energized from it and the hunger pains are not so bad.
My goal by next Monday is to get up early in the morning before the kids wake up and before I go to work and get my butt on the treadmill again and then in the evenings I plan on doing an ab video workout again. I need to tone while I'm losing so this skin doesn't turn into hanging skin, which I'm sure some of it will, but I would like to try and stop that if possible.
Well gotta run this was a fast post, must go pick up the kiddo's from Grandma's house before she goes crazy and then we have to get home and make dinner and then off to T-Ball practice and then home and baths and then BEDTIME!
I will try to update you next time with what a sample of my meals are on this diet.
Until next time... stay healthy my friends.
This is my 5th day of my diet thru Physicians Weight Loss Center and I'm feeling great. I have started day 5-9 of the diet which is adding more Protein at dinner and more veggies at lunch, but my breakfast is still the same. I went to weigh in today and I'm at a total of 5.6 lbs lost since this past Friday. Since I'm still on Weight Watchers (until my membership is up, which is soon) I cannot wait to see what the scale read tomorrow. I quit W.W. because it just wasn't working for me this go round like it did the first two times I was on it. I do not track my food like I should and I just haven't stuck to it well, so this is why I moved on to see if I can get myself going. I also got my 2nd B-12 shot today and feeling a tad bit more energized from it and the hunger pains are not so bad.
My goal by next Monday is to get up early in the morning before the kids wake up and before I go to work and get my butt on the treadmill again and then in the evenings I plan on doing an ab video workout again. I need to tone while I'm losing so this skin doesn't turn into hanging skin, which I'm sure some of it will, but I would like to try and stop that if possible.
Well gotta run this was a fast post, must go pick up the kiddo's from Grandma's house before she goes crazy and then we have to get home and make dinner and then off to T-Ball practice and then home and baths and then BEDTIME!
I will try to update you next time with what a sample of my meals are on this diet.
Until next time... stay healthy my friends.
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
MIA - Life is busy
OK, so life has me running around these past few months. It's rough but exciting having two 5 year old and a 3.5 year old, they definitely keep me on my toes. Addisyn had her 1st dance recital on May 31 and it was great, she did wonderful. But I'm glad that is over until Fall.
Now, I'm just running crazy with my softball and the trio's T-Ball. This should all be done by the end of July.
They are playing well this year compared to the twins team last year. DH is coaching and he isn't a very great coach when it comes to showing up for things. But, he only did it so Jake can play on the same team because he isn't 4 yet.
So other than that I have made to changes in my life. I have quit smoking (with the assistance of Chantix) on June 16th so today will make a one week with not smoking and I'm doing great. Not that much craving more of habits that I have to forget, which I can deal with. This past Friday, June 19th I joined Physicians Weight loss Clinics because Weight Watchers isn't working for me this go round. I found a coupon on Groupon for $159.00 for 8 weeks of assistance and B-12 shots. I got my first shot on Friday and I can tell a difference in my energy level and my hunger level. They have put me on a 800 calorie diet and I started that on Saturday, and I did great up until I went to a birthday party for my kids around 3pm. I ate pizza and cake because they looked so good. But, since then I have stuck to the diet and am doing great. I am down 5.6 lbs since Friday. I know allot is probably water loss, but it's further then I've been because I have been gaining again lately. I did think that being on the diet was going to be hard, which I will not lie it is because I see so many other things I want to eat instead, but as far as hunger it's manageable and not crazy. Tomorrow I get my next B-12 shot and I start the diet for days 5-9 and it is adding more protein to my meals. We'll see how this goes because when the 8 weeks are up if it ends up being crazy expensive then I won't be spending that much money on it, but at least I have the diet plans so I can do them on my own. I really hope it's not too expensive.
In other news, as for my husband and his weight loss (gastric bypass) surgery, I would never ever advise for anyone to get it, unless you can follow the plan to the "T". I caught my DH making himself puke the other night and that night he puked about 6 times before going to bed. You know it's bad when my kids refer to him as "The Puker". Last night after baths I was brushing Addisyn's hair and she said "I don't like when daddy pukes all the time." He needs to stop and besides the fantastic weight loss I bet he is not happy about his decision to get it. It has totally changed his mood and that. He is not fun to be around anymore for the kids nor me. He will fly off the handle if you say something the wrong way to him now and yell and get pissed for no reason. He doesn't communicate (not like he did much before either) anymore and family dinners, we'll he has sat down once since his surgery to eat with us (and that was this past Sunday on Father's day). He doesn't cook anymore and then expects me to rush and do everything with the kids and cook dinner after arriving home (this is mostly when they have games or practice), it's not easy on me nor the kids, because then I'm getting stressed out and it's overflowing onto the kids and then I feel stressed and upset. It's been a never ending battle and not getting easier. I wish he would just once think about me or the kids or the kids & I and forget about himself for once. He is the type that he comes before anything/anyone else and yes even after getting married and having kids that has not changed. He is a selfish man and probably always will be. Now , if tables are turned you better bet that you're getting yelled at or he's making you feel guilty. I can never win anymore and going out, bahahahaha, he makes me feel guilty when I go to play softball on Friday & Sunday nights. When he plays starts twice a week during the Winter (which is longer season then my softball is) and I don't give him a hard time. Oh well, just gotta suck it up and live with it.
OK, I've typed allot and I better get going. I will let you know how this PWLC is working.
This is her before Rehearsal
Daddy & Addisyn after her recital.
Now, I'm just running crazy with my softball and the trio's T-Ball. This should all be done by the end of July.
My Three
The team Masons
They are playing well this year compared to the twins team last year. DH is coaching and he isn't a very great coach when it comes to showing up for things. But, he only did it so Jake can play on the same team because he isn't 4 yet.
So other than that I have made to changes in my life. I have quit smoking (with the assistance of Chantix) on June 16th so today will make a one week with not smoking and I'm doing great. Not that much craving more of habits that I have to forget, which I can deal with. This past Friday, June 19th I joined Physicians Weight loss Clinics because Weight Watchers isn't working for me this go round. I found a coupon on Groupon for $159.00 for 8 weeks of assistance and B-12 shots. I got my first shot on Friday and I can tell a difference in my energy level and my hunger level. They have put me on a 800 calorie diet and I started that on Saturday, and I did great up until I went to a birthday party for my kids around 3pm. I ate pizza and cake because they looked so good. But, since then I have stuck to the diet and am doing great. I am down 5.6 lbs since Friday. I know allot is probably water loss, but it's further then I've been because I have been gaining again lately. I did think that being on the diet was going to be hard, which I will not lie it is because I see so many other things I want to eat instead, but as far as hunger it's manageable and not crazy. Tomorrow I get my next B-12 shot and I start the diet for days 5-9 and it is adding more protein to my meals. We'll see how this goes because when the 8 weeks are up if it ends up being crazy expensive then I won't be spending that much money on it, but at least I have the diet plans so I can do them on my own. I really hope it's not too expensive.
In other news, as for my husband and his weight loss (gastric bypass) surgery, I would never ever advise for anyone to get it, unless you can follow the plan to the "T". I caught my DH making himself puke the other night and that night he puked about 6 times before going to bed. You know it's bad when my kids refer to him as "The Puker". Last night after baths I was brushing Addisyn's hair and she said "I don't like when daddy pukes all the time." He needs to stop and besides the fantastic weight loss I bet he is not happy about his decision to get it. It has totally changed his mood and that. He is not fun to be around anymore for the kids nor me. He will fly off the handle if you say something the wrong way to him now and yell and get pissed for no reason. He doesn't communicate (not like he did much before either) anymore and family dinners, we'll he has sat down once since his surgery to eat with us (and that was this past Sunday on Father's day). He doesn't cook anymore and then expects me to rush and do everything with the kids and cook dinner after arriving home (this is mostly when they have games or practice), it's not easy on me nor the kids, because then I'm getting stressed out and it's overflowing onto the kids and then I feel stressed and upset. It's been a never ending battle and not getting easier. I wish he would just once think about me or the kids or the kids & I and forget about himself for once. He is the type that he comes before anything/anyone else and yes even after getting married and having kids that has not changed. He is a selfish man and probably always will be. Now , if tables are turned you better bet that you're getting yelled at or he's making you feel guilty. I can never win anymore and going out, bahahahaha, he makes me feel guilty when I go to play softball on Friday & Sunday nights. When he plays starts twice a week during the Winter (which is longer season then my softball is) and I don't give him a hard time. Oh well, just gotta suck it up and live with it.
OK, I've typed allot and I better get going. I will let you know how this PWLC is working.
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