My Weekend in the ER...

Well, my weekend was definitely NOT what I expected.

My husband and I went to Savannah, GA for a photoshoot this weekend. (I'm a photographer). His parents also live in the area so we were going to visit them, as well.

Thank God my husband was with me Saturday after the photoshoot. I got a severe pain on my right side...so bad I couldn't drive and had to pull off the road. I'm sure I scared the living daylights out of my husband...he had to drive at night without his glasses...Not to mention, we got lost. It took us 45 minutes to get to an Emergency Room. Worst Pain of my LIFE.

Well, after lots of good drugs...I was quite the entertainment at the ER. I don't normally cuss, but Saturday night...I had the mouth of a sailor. Anyways, come to find out...I have kidney stones. NO fun. I only passed one, but now I get the luxury of going to a Urologist for more tests...

I haven't experienced child birth yet, so I can honestly say this was the worst pain experience I've had. I'm just glad to be feeling better!

As far as the diet...I did great this weekend, so I'm not sure why I didn't drop any weight. Maybe the IV??? Who knows!? But, it will come of this week! I promise!

Weekly Weigh In

Weekly Weigh In....

198lbs.

(No weight loss, No gain)

I am okay with this number.  I did really well all week and I think it will drop a good bit this week.  My gut tells me that a lot of this is water weight from this weekend....

Size 14

Well, today I got into a pair of my favorite jeans... They are snug, but comfortable.  I haven't been able to wear them for two years, so I'm happy!  They are a size 14.  I have lots of dresses that I've been able to wear that are a 14, but jeans are different.  I've finally made the transition and couldn't be happier!  Now, I'm looking forward to them getting loose and baggy!

I started this diet at 247lbs the first week of April...  I was a size 18.

Now, I'm 198lbs during the last week of July at a size 14.

51 more pounds to go... I wonder what size I will be at that point!?

Until next time...

Almond Addiction

I confess.  I'm addicted to almonds.  I eat them everyday.  One thing about trying to lose weight is I've noticed the less excitement in my food, the better off I am.  If I find a routine and stick to it, I tend to do pretty well.  Luckily, I have found a snack that will fill me up and it takes me a while to eat!  Those one hundred calorie packs of cookies can be a joke sometimes....I tear into the bag and poof, they're gone!  What a tease!  With almonds, it's different for some reason.  What's even better is now there are a ton of flavors which keeps it interesting!  (chocolate, vanilla bean, salt & vinegar, chili lime, etc).  I'm officially in love.

Until next time....

Man v. Food

My husband and I both share a strong love for food.  We love to cook, eat, and watch Food Network and other cooking shows....  I must say I can usually watch all the cooking shows without getting too terribly tempted, but there is one show that makes me seriously crave things.

Man v. Food on the Travel Channel.

This show is bad news.  I have watched this show, craved the food, and left my house to find something similar.  Sad thing is, my husband was no help in stopping me.... He gets sucked into the show too!  Pizza, wings, bbq, burritos...NOTHING that is healthy.  Gets me wanting to cheat everytime....

Speaking of cheating...I've been tempted all day.  I think it's just one of those days.  I've stuck to my guns and done well, regardless of my multiple thoughts on greasy cheeseburgers and warm, chewy brownies....

Until next time...

Exercise...and my lack of it.

I hate exercise. 

There, I said it.  I know so many people who love to workout daily.  I am not one of those people.  I have tried so many different things to get into....and it never lasts. 

Ironically, my husband is a very athletic man.  Right now, he is training for the 2010 Augusta Half Ironman Triathlon.  (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run).   I'm so proud of him for all of his hard work and training....but, I cannot imagine doing this and have no desire to ever try. 

I've tried to find something that I love and can enjoy doing.... so far, I'm unsuccessful.  I got a two year membership to a women's gym... I think I went the first month.  I tried to get into something that my husband does, so we could workout together....which led to the purchase of a fancy road bike.  I hated cycling.... granted, I have horrible balance and tend to be clumsy.  Riding a bicycle (with tiny tires) 18-20mph is scary for a girl who is accident prone.  Needless to say, we sold the bike and I bought an elliptical machine.  I was very consistent for about 3 months and did an hour 5x/week.  Now, I'm lucky if I workout once a week.  I'm just bored with it. 

I guess it all boils down to.... I don't like to exercise.

I used to walk when I was single.  I actually enjoyed that.  I had a girlfriend who lived next door and we would walk 3 miles everyday after work, which was fun because it was more of a "social thing" than an "exercise thing".  I need to find a walking partner. (My friend moved and my husband gets bored walking).  Maybe one day....

What do you do for exercise?

Weekly Weigh In

Weekly Weigh In:

198 lbs!!!

I must say, It feels damn good to be back in the 100's!  I'm looking forward to kicking @$$ and taking names from here on out.  I think I'm more motivated than I've been in a long time.  Maybe it's because I finally feel like it's possible.... Maybe it's because I want to have a healthy pregnancy sometime next year (God willing).... Maybe it's because I'm finally back in the 100's!  Who knows.... but it feels good!