The Princess G challenge

6.2 pounds....baby :)

2012-02-07T22:32:00.000-08:00

OK!!...So it's been a few weeks since I've blogged on here so here I am blogging again!...and with wonderful news that I have lost a total of 6.2 pounds...YUP!! 6.2 pounds baby!!....last week was a pound and half that I lost. I wanted to lose 2 pounds for this week but that's ok I'm happy with the results! :)) I have been working out hard the past 2 weeks. I did my first 6am work out this morning (2/7/12) and it was exhilarating and I had the endorphins going all day today. I think I see more 6am work outs in my future.

And tonight I got one of my co-workers to join Weight Watchers with me. He had been asking about it and asking me how I am doing on the program. He wanted to come with me to a meeting so he did and I'm so proud of him because now he is on his way to success!! Way to go Bear!!! So....no more eating junk food for us!! And you know what??...I DON'T MISS IT!!

So, my plan is to do 2 morning work outs and do my normal Sunday work out since that is my day off and it's my "ME" day unless other plans come into play. And once a month I am doing a spa Sunday for myself and get my muscles massaged and just relaxing.

Anyone who is on Weight Watchers you have to know that this really does work....I have some family members on it and it seems to be working for them...Keep it up!! I am cheering for you as you are cheering for me!! GOOO TEAM!!! :)

2 pounds of me....GONE :)

2012-01-18T22:47:00.000-08:00

Well, I went to my 2nd Weight Watchers meeting last night and I had to weigh in and surprisingly I lost 2 pounds. I kinda felt that I had lost some weight but not 2 pounds worth. I was quite surprised and proud of myself. I'm really catching on to this points system that Weight Watchers has. Plus I work out so that helps with the weight loss as well.

Last Sunday my niece threw a victory party for the 49ers winning the game on Saturday....(GO NINERS!!!!!)...Anyway she threw this get together with the family and some friends and we brought stuff to munch on. I made a bean dip (which I did not have AT ALL!)...Another pat on the back :) There was cheese and crackers and spinach dip and guacamole and cheese puffs!!....My sister in law makes a mean salsa and I did have some but only one scoop is all I had. (which I took home in a little bowl) Thank you Bernie!! :) Plus!!...I did work out that morning intending that I was going to eat alot that day and I didn't. I brought my snacks such as: my water, banana, baby bell light cheese, sugar free jello which is 0 points in weight watchers :) I did have a sugar free chocolate pudding that my niece had in her refrigerator so I'm thinking that was 1 or 2 points but I could afford it because I had activity points from my work out. Which I ended up going home with 18 points left for that day. And no you can't carry the points over to the next day, I wish I could...that would be nice. Overall it was a TRUE test to my ability not to splurge on eating to death, because I'm accountable for my actions on this program and I am blessed to have my family's support and there is another family member of mine that is also doing Weight Watchers and we have been supporting each other. BTW...my mom was the first person I texted when I lost those 2 pounds :)

So...I have another food challenge on Friday night with my BB&B crew, we are having a game night and there will be snacks and stuff there for my temptation but I have pretty good will power and my niece was amazed at how well my self control took over at her party on Sunday. If my co-worker can eat Wendy's food in front of me...then I think I can conquer this!! So my goal for next week's weigh in is....to lose another 2 pounds :) I think that's doable!! :)

GO NINERS!!!

Weight Watchers - "I Believe"

2012-01-10T21:33:00.000-08:00

Wow!!...It's been since August since I've posted on here!! Well, I'm back to my blog here...I joined Weight Watchers tonight and I attended my 1st meeting and I really like my leader and I will continue to go these meetings because I see the support that people give and get from one another. It was a great feeling and this is my wake up call to live a healthier lifestyle and still can the foods that I want but in "M O D E R A T I O N" not..."ALL AT ONCE" I do believe if Jennifer Hudson can get from a size 14 down to a 6...well, then I seriously BELIEVE!!...You Go Girl!!...And that's what my dad told me on Christmas day too!!...Thanks dad!!...Not only do I have the support that I need at the meetings but I have the support from my mom and family because they have all done Weight Watchers. I started working out last week so I think I'm on my way to success!! :) I feel that things are now going to change in my life because I'm making the right step into that motivation direction. I have to keep myself motivated to see the change that I want. So, say this with me..."I Believe!"

And that's all I have for now!!...God Bless!!

Getting back on track again....

2011-08-22T21:08:00.000-07:00

I seem to be falling off the wagon....AGAIN!!...Help!!!

I think I made a good start tonight...I went to the gym tonight after not going for a few weeks. I feel good!! As I was working out tonight and the song "Oh Yeah" came on my Ipod...you know the group Yello?...Anyway I started thinking about the movie "The Secret of my Success" with Michael J. Fox and Helen Slater. And all I kept saying was "Oh Yeah!...baby I'm going to get to my goal weight!!"

I feel that I had an awesome workout tonight and I feel great....This will be my only night that I will get a workout in, The rest of the week I'm working and I'm pulling 3 night shifts this week because I'm off this weekend and heading to Gilroy to the premium outlets for the weekend with my sisters and niece and cousins and I'm so excited. I guess I will get my exercise by walking around the outlets. I already got my V.I.P. shopping pass for the outlets too, so I'm ready....Coach store!!...Here I come!!

The following week I go back to my normal working schedule and I will be able to get 2 or 3 days of a gym workout for me. I'm trying to stay focused I really am. I want to thank my friends for the encouragement and telling me that I can do this!! I know I can too when I put my mind to it.

So, until the next work out I will be telling you about it....Weeeeeeee!!!

Back in the saddle again...

2011-08-14T21:57:00.000-07:00

Ok!! it's time to jump back on the band wagon....I'm going to the gym tomorrow after work not because I want to...because I HAVE TO!!! It's a must!! This coming Friday I'm going to do a Zumba class with my niece and her husband and my cousin so I'm looking forward to that!! Tomorrow I will do my cardio training and burn off some calories. :)

Wish me luck on this work out because I haven't been to the gym in a few weeks. And btw....I'm not sick anymore I just have this annoying cough that won't go away!!....I need to sweat tomorrow night and burn the toxic crap out of my body!!!

Been sick....

2011-07-23T11:21:00.000-07:00

Oh my gosh!!...I haven't been on here since my aunties were in town. Well, I've been sick I caught a cold from one of my aunts and have been down for the count since last Friday. I took Tuesday off so I could rest, and catch up on sleep as well. I was running all over the place with everyone. It sure was alot of FUN though. I didn't want the fun to end. I never laughed so hard as I did with them. They are a hoot and I miss them now!! :(

So I went to work on Wednesday feeling like crap and this cold was kicking my ass. I worked my full day that day...yes including Bed Bath & Beyond. I did call out on Tuesday and my store manager didn't reconize my voice I sounded awful. My store manager thought I said "Carol" that's bad!!...lol Anyway....I finished out my long day on Wednesday and come to find out that one of my favorite co-workers is being transferred to store 158 which is in San Mateo. At least he will be close to his home now. I will miss him so very much!! :(

So Thursday comes rolling around...And I'm so congested that I can hardly breathe. As soon as I get to work I am out the door and on my way to the store to pick up cough medicine and Benadryl for my co-worker. I got Robitussin and NyQuil and Halls cough drops. I'm thinking I'm prepared (yeah right)....I come back with everything and took my cough medicine and I didn't feel any better. So I left to go home an hour later....I came home and took my NyQuil and I was out like a light within 10 minutes. I slept from 12pm to 8pm that day. Wow!!...I was rested after that and felt somewhat better too. I did end up falling back to sleep and slept the whole night.

Friday I made it through the day. I had to cancel on going to Sacramento to a house warming party with a co worker of mine because I'm still sick. So today is Saturday and I'm resting today and not doing to much. I haven't had much of an appetite either. I've snacked but I'm not to hungry. Today I will get on the scale and see where I'm at with my weight. Wish me luck. As soon as I feel 100% I will be back in the gym burning off the calories.

I want to go to Vegas soon and I need a new bathing suit to go with my trip. :)

HELP!!....I can't stop eating!!

2011-07-15T23:13:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday dad!!...I certainly hope my dad had a wonderful birthday because I sure did have a wonderful time pigging out today and tonight!!...I swear if I eat another thing I am going to just combust!!....Ugh!!

Today was a very challenging day. Not only because it was my dad's birthday but when I get around my family we sure do love to eat. I guess you can say we appreciate good food, Lord knows I do! Tomorrow is my dad's birthday bash with family and friends and lots of food. I thought tomorrow would be my cheat day but I guess today was my cheat day as well. I love having my aunties here it's so much fun just hanging out and laughing our asses off. Now I have to figure out when will be my next work out day. I'm thinking maybe Monday night will be a good night for me to do some serious cardio and burn off this junk I've been ingesting. But I am looking forward to tomorrows festivities and being with family and friends.

HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY DAD!!!...ROCK ON!!!

The challenge still stands...

2011-07-14T16:09:00.000-07:00

I did my 3rd day of my workout yesterday. I worked on abs yesterday and today I feel the afterburn. My obliques are alittle sore and this is good. I did step on the scale and I did lose 1 pound....SUCCESS!!....Plus I had relatives flying in yesterday so I was a shuttle service. They flew in to surprise my dad for his 70th birthday which is tomorrow. I think my dad was surprised to see his sisters and youngest brother walking through his front door last night. I also had the temptation of ice cream at my parent's house which I DID NOT participate in I was good....I had my mom's cake that she made with a low cal chocolate frosting on it. It was pretty good. Although the ice cream looked so yummy lastnight but again...I was a good Princess and did eat any. Now I have to think about when is my next workout going to be. And Saturday will be my cheat day with the food since we will be celebrating my dad's birthday that day. Plus we will be having food catered in for his big day but I will have self control of of the food intake. God willing.....

Happy 70th Birthday dad!! And so glad you were surprised with all your sisters and youngest brother coming to town for this big event. We miss you Uncle Eugene and wish you could of come out for this too.

The real challenge has begun for this Princess...

2011-07-11T23:57:00.000-07:00

Ok!...I have decided to take this challenge for myself and stick with it. I am weighing in at 165 pounds right now and I'm so not OK with that. I think this is the heaviest I've ever been in my life. I've the weight loss challenge before....before there was blogging about it. So I figured now I can write about it and say what's on my mind. So my challenge is this....I would like to lose at least 30 to 35 pounds. I don't know how long it will take me but I know I can do it because I have done this weight loss before. I have a long road ahead of me and I'm ready to take that long journey to feeling better about myself. I know my friends are being sweet and telling me I look good, maybe on the outside I look good, but on the inside I'm screaming "I'M SO FRICKEN FAT!!" It's bad when you have to buy pants in the double digits!! Thank you my sweet friends I love your sweet words you tell me!!....You all ROCK!!

My mom called me today at work and she was telling me about the camping trip this past weekend and how it was alot of fun and so forth. My mom said, "Why don't you come over for dinner I am making a pot roast!" Me: "Awww mom I can't I have to go to the gym tonight and this time I need to stay focused!" My mom, "Gale!...Good for you!!...Yes you go to the gym instead!!" So in other words my mom was telling me that she is proud of me for going back to the gym and working towards my goal because she knows that I'm not happy with my weight at the moment. She knows what I'm thinking.

So....as I go on this journey to get to my goal weight...And the challenge is this....I need to get to my gym and do an hour workout 3 times a week and I think that is doable.....I know I can do this!! God give me strength and give me the will!!