Joni's getting slim journal, finally :)

[HuskerMom]

I finally got around to starting my journal. I'm horrible at procratinating I've set a goal of losing 20 lbs for now. Once I lose that maybe I'll think about losing some more but for now I'm focusing on 20. My biggest problem is starting a diet and sticking with it for a week then stopping. I really have a soft spot for fast food too, which I know is horrible for me so I'm trying to eat less of that. But sometimes it's easier cuz I don't have to cook and there's no dishes Especially if I'm out running errands. I'm also trying to cut way back on the pop I drink and eating when I'm bored. I'm only eating at meal times and if I do eat something between meals it's fruit or something like that. And since the weather has been so nice lately (in the 60's and 70's) I figured I don't have any excuse to not go outside and walk So today Keith and I walked around the park for about an hour. So I'm going to try to take him for a walk once a day, at least around the neighborhood. I'm not sure what to do yet for exercise when the weather turns cold again though. Anyway, I'm hoping I'll be more likely to stick with it this time if I start a journal.

[MyBrownEyedBoy]

Welcome, Joni. We're a big bunch of losers around here. LOL. Glad to have you along for the ride.

[HuskerMom]

Thanks! I think I did pretty good today. I skipped breakfast though, but I never eat breakfast. I always feel kinda sick if I eat after I get up. But I had a salad for lunch and water instead of pop. I took an hour walk in the park. I had italian chicken and mandarin oranges for supper. Then Dh and I walked around the neighborhood with Keith. It was only about 15 minutes but still it's better than sitting on my butt watching tv, which I do way too much So far so good

[MyBrownEyedBoy]

Good start! Keep it up.

[HuskerMom]

Yay! No fast food today! I took a 20 minute walk this morning. I need to see if they make sunglasses for babies, the sun was in Keith's face part of the time We're going to the inlaws for supper. I hope it doesn't throw me off, my MIL is such a good cook. I always end up eating 2nd's. Maybe I'll take a longer walk tomorrow

[Our Lil' Family]

Welcome!!!! You're doing great with the exercise...that's something I need to work on!!!!! And they do make baby sunglasses, and they're cute too!!

[HuskerMom]

The exercise is the hardest part for me. I really just have to force myself to do it. I added sit-ups yesterday though. I did 40. Supper at the inlaws last night we had turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli and salad. Water instead of pop again. I forgot how much better their well water is than our water in town We had apple pie for desert. I almost didn't have any pie but couldn't say no, it was so good with whipped cream. I'm thinking a longer walk this afternoon.

[HuskerMom]

Just got back from my walk. I walked to my grandma's, visited with her then walked back. It was about a 40 minute walk not counting the time I was at her house. Also did 40 situps earlier. Maybe do more later I wore the wrong shoes yesterday when I walked so now my foot is killing me I know what Dh would say, suck it up buttercup

[HuskerMom]

I haven't done so good today. I haven't had any exercise yet unless you count the hour we walked around walmart. Plus we had taco johns for lunch. But I stopped after one taco and a handful of ole's. And I was craving a snack this afternoon and instead of eating chocolate I had carrots. Really didn't taste as well of course but oh well.

[HuskerMom]

Ok today sucked. I didn't exercise at all and didn't eat that good. For supper I had a chicken sandwich with fries. Not fast food but still, not good for me. And I've been craving ice cream since the weather has been warmer. But tomorrow is another day, hopefully better

[HuskerMom]

Well today wasn't better at all. I did no exercise again and ate really bad. I'm having a really hard time saying no to cravings. I've been craving pasta and pizza and lots of other stuff that I shouldn't be eating so often. But I'm determined to get back into the swing of things tomorrow.

[HuskerMom]

Today has been a little better. I forced myself to take a 40 minute walk and I'm trying to figure out something healtier for supper.

[HuskerMom]

Today's been going well. I haven't been snacking and I haven't had fast food in days Keith and I walked around the park for about a half an hour. Then I drove around the same route to see how long it was and it was 1.3 miles. Not too bad maybe next time I'll go for longer. I've been getting frustrated and disappointed though. I know I haven't been doing this for long but it just seems like I'm getting nowhere. I guess I'll have to go longer to see results.

[HuskerMom]

Today's been going well. I walked over to my mom's which took about a half and hour. I had lunch over there. I had one of her south beach diet things. It was chicken tortillas and jello and a bottle of water. Then I walked home. About an hour of walking today. But AF visited today so now I get to feel fat and bloated for a few days which sucks.

[HuskerMom]

Yay! One whole pound lost! I was starting to get discouraged but now I'm motivated again!

[MyBrownEyedBoy]

Those changes are very hard to make. But congrats on your first pound. Bet it feels good. Keep it up!

[HuskerMom]

Today's been good. No pop, no fast food and I took about a 30 minute walk. I'm still craving pasta and stuff like that but I'm trying harder to ignore it I have extra incentive now, got out all of my capris and none of them fit. So now I really want to fit into them again especially since the weather is nicer

[HuskerMom]

I've done really good the last few days. I've walked each day except yesterday when I helped Dh carry in a ton of heavy drywall so I counted that as exercise It wore me out. Now Dh and I are going to diet together. I keep telling him he doesn't need to lose weight (he's 5' 10" and about 165 lbs) but he says he's not in shape like he wants to be. So I figure if we're doing it together it'll help me even more to stick with it.

[HuskerMom]

I weighed myself this morning and almost fell off the scale, I lost two more pounds! I had to step off and try again, I couldn't believe it. I'm so excited!

[Kaitlin'smom]

congrats and best of luck

[HuskerMom]

I haven't posted on here for a while but I'm still doing good. I haven't lost anything for a little while but haven't gained anything either, so that's good I guess. We go out to eat with Dh's parents every tuesday so that always kind of throws me off but it hasn't been too bad. Today carpeting the living room and moving all the furniture was good exercise. I am beat!

[coasterqueen]

Maintaining is just as hard as losing so you are doing great! The key is to not have a gain and you've done that. Keep up the great work.

[MyBrownEyedBoy]

Keep it up and keep us posted, Joni. I agree with Karen, maintaining is hard work. And a weekly dinner out with in-laws would throw a wrench in the works. Good job. It'll happen.

[HuskerMom]

The weather had been cold and crappy for a long time so I couldn't get out and walk. Yesterday it finally warmed up so I took a long walk yesterday and today. I really didn't want to today, had to force myself to go, now I'm so glad I did. I've been eating a lot of salad lately and I got carrots to snack on instead of chips. Dh's vacation is coming up in a couple weeks. We're going to try to get as much done to the house as we can so that's going to be good exercise too. Can't wait!

[Kaitlin'smom]

sounds like a good plan........keep up the good work and it will pay off.