Week two…still on the wagon..
Hey!
I updated my FB status with the pounds lost the first week and I’m happy to report that I was down 2.2lbs! Not too shabby for the first week back on. I did Zumba and ate really well so that was all good. Then….came this week. I started out really strong and then for lunch on Tuesday, a friend of mine and I hit up Stevie B’s pizza. Now, ya’ll know…Julia + pizza buffet= potential disaster. It wasn’t the prettiest sight, but I did manage to eat a huge salad that wasn’t covered in dressing. Here’s where the week went horribly awry, though.
When we were going to Stevie B’s, we saw a place across the street called Cheeseburger Bobby’s. They boast having the “Best Cheeseburger.” I’m a bit of a cheeseburger snob, so when anyone makes that claim I feel like I have to give it a shot. What if it really IS the best cheeseburger and I miss out?!!? So, we decided to go the next day at lunch.
Ya’ll……..
It WAS one of the best cheeseburgers ever. I should’ve made myself a salad from their toppings bar, but I figured if I’m here I may as well sample the french fries. (Remember, fries and cake? Are my crack) So, we ate lunch and then I told Steve about this joint and jokingly (only not really) suggested we go back for dinner. I got coupons! The food was good! How could we resist?
So we went back for dinner.
And again, I ate the SAME DAMN MEAL. (when will I ever learn?)
So this foolishness continued on for another day because again, coupons, good food, etc. Only the third time, I ate a chicken sandwich that was grilled. It’s a great place and I recommend it highly, but please learn from me and pace yourselves accordingly.
Needless to say, I was a bit worried about my weigh in since my friend Sheila is off living the good life in Hilton Head so I only did one night of Zumba this week and probably consumed 20,000 Cheeseburger Bobby’s calories.
I thought about skipping my weigh in this week, but my commitment to this journey won out in the end and I went.
I (shockingly) lost .6 lbs this week. I attribute that to acting a fool for lunch, but doing better the rest of the time.
So yay me. On to another week. Pray for my willpower so that I may stay away from Cheeseburger Bobby’s this week. Seriously. Pray hard. 
Have a good week!
Day one of Weight Watchers= complete success!
Yesterday was awesome. I started WW again after an embarrassing weigh-in. I went to Zumba and rocked it for a full hour full of renewed love and enthusiasm and had a great time. Food was easy to manage and I stayed within my point totals.
Something must be screwy with my scale, though. Yesterday, I weighed myself before going to WW and came up with a number that was one pound heavier at the WW center. Keep in mind that this was before eating or drinking anything and I had an empty bladder. Today, I did the same thing and came up three pounds lighter. I know weights fluctuate throughout the day, but how does it happen first thing when you haven’t eaten a thing?
Whatever, it lifted me up and made me feel good about the choices I made yesterday. We were supposed to drive down to Florida today to take the kiddos to my mom, but my grandma is very sick and we decided it was best to keep them here. I don’t know if I’ll do Zumba this afternoon since NASCAR is racing at the Brickyard and I want to watch it live, but I am going tomorrow night. I have plenty of housework to keep me busy here and earn activity points.
I’m trying to plan a WW menu for the week so I can stay on plan. Any suggestions on your favorite dishes? Give me a shout!
Well, hello there…
So long since an update, but I’ll be honest; I got a little disenchanted with the whole blogging experience and just stopped.
Today is a new day, though and I’ve decided to take Weight Watchers back on after a two month vacation. I was nervous about my weigh in, but did okay considering I have NOT tracked POINTS and have basically eaten what I want. (Ok, so 7lbs was a little shocking and disappointing, but it’s just a number and I promised I wouldn’t be upset if it was less than ten pounds)
I discovered that to be successful on Weight Watchers I HAVE to do the meetings. Those meetings really help boost my motivation and they keep me honest. I’m excited to be excited about WW again. I haven’t felt the love for a few months, but am determined to get back on track and reach my weight loss goal. (As LL Cool J would say, “don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years!”)
Look for more regular updates on the plan, on life, and some helpful tips. If anyone is still reading this, I welcome the feedback and enjoy reading comments.
Have a great Saturday! I’m off to do some housework, then hit Zumba for some exercise. 
Back to official WW stats..
I FINALLY went and weighed in this morning at Weight Watchers after a near month hiatus. (I know, right?)
I wasn’t too worried about what I would come in at..I’d been really good with my POINTS all week and exercised like a nut most of the week. (Not to mention a trip to the urgent care for non stop puking)
So I went, listened to the meeting and was not terribly impressed with the leader who has taken over for our beloved Jacynta who (hopefully) has welcomed a beautiful baby girl. I’m still not totally understanding the new momentum plan, but I guess I’ll try another leader this week and see if I like them better.
And um..just to let you know? I lost an astonishing 4.2 lbs this week. I credit that to not eating jack yesterday and barfing up the oxygen I was breathing. How’s THAT for a lifestyle change? Ha!
NEVER judge a book by its cover….
Especially if that book is teaching Zumba.
Tonight was the last night of my free seven day trial at the YMCA. so I decided to take full advantage and do one more Zumba class. I walked in and saw the instructor; She was an older lady, spunky haircut, cute as a button, and very loud. I snorted internally and thought, “this is gonna be easyyy peasy, Julia!” I ASSumed I would dance….have a good time and end Zumba on a high note.
Child, please. That woman just about killed me.
When 6:30 hit, it was like someone lit a firecracker up her ass cause suddenly, she didn’t look THAT much older. She was shaking her hips and her boobies like she was Shakira. We normally do a warm up and a few songs after that are the “workout” then we cool down.
She had us do like five freaking songs and three of them included doing some hardcore squats. She didn’t just instruct from the front, either. Oh no!! She walked around, touching booties and tummies and saying “tighten it up, girls!!” making sure that everyone tried their best to do these exercises the right way. I got a small burst of energy when we did Mary J. Blige’s “Just Fine” song. (As an aside, that really is a great song to work out to. It makes me feel happy and sassy”)
So..that’s it. I hope we decide to go with the YMCA (even though it’s wicked expensive and they make you sign up for the year) because so far I’ve found TWO amazing Zumba instructors that make working out fun.
I’m off to take some Tylenol and soak my weary bones before bed.
Ow.
Go shorty! It’s your birthday!
Did really well this week and am proud that I was able to stick to WW again even though at times it was really tough. Starting Zumba helped also…I did my second class today and LOVE it so much.
Today is my birthday and usually I go all out and celebrate in a big way with food (last year my husband threw me a wonderful party at Maggiano’s) but this year moderation will be the key word.
Hope everyone is doing well!!
Zumba!
Today a girlfriend from work and I tried out a Zumba class at the YMCA. Dude, it was intense, but SO much fun. If you’re looking for something to kick your booty and that will make you have LOTS of fun, then Zumba is for you!!
I love salsa, merengue, reggaeton, and hip hop, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE to dance so this was perfect. Our instructor was high energy, and really encouraged us to have a good time while working muscles I didn’t even know existed in my hips!!
I’m considering taking Tylenol before bedtime so I’ll be able to climb out of bed tomorrow morning. If you Zumba, can you share where you take the class? I only have a 7 day trial membership to the Y and am still weighing if I want to join or not.
BTW? Still hungry. Sonofabitch.
Man..what a mindf$#%^!
I don’t know why I ever stopped doing as well as I was.
Being hungry all the time BLOWS.
You’re not imagining this..
I’m actually blogging.
I guess I should’ve warned you that I would be taking a hiatus in December, but I’m sure after a few weeks, ya’ll figured it out. Now I’m back and ready to get back on the wagon.
Surprisingly, given the amount of non point counting this season, I am only up about 1lb. That’s not the official WW weight, but I’ll take it! Tonight I went and stocked the freezer full of yummy lean cuisine meals and healthy snacks.
Before I left WW, I knew they were rolling out their new Momentum plan. Unfortunately, I decided to take Nate that day to my meeting and didn’t get much out of it. So, I shall pay extra attention at this week’s meeting to get the skinny (ha!) on it.
My 31st birthday is this coming Saturday and it’s pretty cool to be 31 lbs lighter. I am praying that by the end of this year, I’ve hit my goal weight and will be working to maintain it. One day at a time…..
Chicken Pot Pie
Ohh, Hungry Girl..how I love thee….
Tonight I made a chicken pot pie using HG’s recipe and it was pretty good. Next time I will do a few things differently (season the chicken, not use peas) but this was perfect for a cold winter night like tonight. Enjoy the recipe!
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Ingredients: 8 oz. raw boneless skinless chicken breast; cut into bite-sized pieces 3 cups C&W Ultimate Petite Mixed Vegetables (or any other frozen mixed vegetables) 1 can (10.75 oz.) Campbell’s Condensed Soup, 98% Fat Free Cream of Celery 3 servings Pillsbury Reduced Fat Crescent Rolls (unprepared)
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute chicken pieces for several minutes in a pan spritzed with nonstick cooking spray, until chicken is light brown/cooked but still tender; set aside. Heat frozen veggies in microwave according to package. Mix chicken, vegetables and soup together and put in a 9″ round baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Place dish in oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly (stir about halfway through). While dish is cooking, unroll 3 crescent rolls. Combine pieces together with hands to make one large ball of dough. With a rolling pin, roll dough out into a circle to cover top of dish. Add dough to the top of the dish and cook for an additional 15 – 20 minutes or until top is golden brown. Serves 4. |
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Serving Size: 1/4th pie (approx. 7 oz.) Calories: 210 Fat: 6g Sodium: 800mg Carbs: 24g Fiber: 2.5g Sugars: 6g Protein: 16.5g
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