Mamavation Monday: Week 6 Update

Well, this week was better than last since I lost 1/2 a pound.  Yay – better than gaining or staying the same like last week!
I am eating better, and feeling better.  I am drinking lots of water – most days the full 64 oz.  I haven’t had coffee in 3 weeks now – it’s getting [...]

Mamavation Monday: Week 5 Update

Tough week, I didn’t lose any weight, but didn’t gain either.  That’s a positive, I think!  Not exactly the best way to start my challenge to lose 50 pounds by July 10, 2010 for my 20  year reunion.
Water drinking is going well.  I only drink water or milk for all my meals.  I’ve only had [...]

Mamavation Monday: Week 4 Update

Woo Hoo – down another 1.2 pounds!
OK, here’s the deal:
1. Sorry from being absent on Twitter lately. I will be back this week.
2. I have exactly 20 weeks to lose 50 pounds – that’s my goal.
Why 50 pounds, why in only 20 weeks? My 20 year class reunion!
Many of [...]

Mamavation Week 3 Recap

Oh boy – sorry this is late!
First off, I lost 1/2 pound.  Now, this is good news for me because DH surprised me with a wonderful early Valentine’s gift on Friday.  Since there are no “special” deliveries on Sunday, I received flowers (with my favorite lilys) and chocolate covered strawberries.   This was special because we [...]

Mamavation Monday: Week 2 Recap

Good news:  lost another pound
Bad news:  I was sick almost all week.  I only walked once (at least it was one more time than last week I guess) and I didn’t track my Weight Watchers points very well.  I mostly ate soup and oatmeal all week.  I had the Progresso light soups which were easy [...]

Mamavation Monday: Week One Recap

WOW – week one went by fast and slow at the same time.
OK, the important stuff first.  I am down 2 1/2 pounds – YEAH!  I am happy with this since I had a few challenges
The Challenges

I didn’t prepare – at all to start my diet.  I did not clean the pantry and [...]

My Pledge to the Sistahood!

Happy Monday everyone!
OK, so today is Monday, January 25, 2010 and I am making my public proclamation to lose weight – no, let’s be specific.  I am making my public proclamation to lose 50 pounds. 
The last few days I haven’t felt very good about myself.  I’ve stepped on the scale, and realized I’ve been gaining weight.  [...]