Angie’s Journey…

I worked out! Well…I tried to anyway. I did the Richard Simmons 80’s work out DVD. I got through the first three songs, had to skip the fourth, but then did the last one for the cool down. I haven’t worked out in…too long. So I am not going to beat myself up for not doing that great. I had to do some of the stuff low impact because I have an ankle injury (main reason I couldn’t get through the entire tape) plus I’m very overweight and out of shape.

However, you all have inspired me to get off my butt and try, and for that I want to THANK YOU! I really appreciate everything you’re doing for me, you all have no idea how much your support is actually affecting my real life…and it’s just the beginning! I’m trying, and I haven’t done that in a long time. I want to keep going so I can feel healthy and be better for my family. Oh, and looking hot wouldn’t hurt either, lol.

I have my first softball practice tonight…hopefully it will go well…

Well, I’ll write more later. I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Somehow, even after my “bad” eating this weekend, I managed to lose a pound. I will bet it has to do with the fact that I was running around like a chicken with her head cut off, lol. This only reinforces the idea that I need to EXERCISE more!! Yay, one pound down, many, many to go!

Well, yesterday was my son’s ninth birthday. We had a party for several hours, during which many family members and friends ate and (hopefully) enjoyed themselves at our home. Afterwards, his friends stayed over for a sleep over. Because a couple of them are…well…very active, I felt it was necessary to stay up until they went to sleep (pretty much the whole night).

Unfortunately, because I allowed the stress of it all to get to me, I ate more than I probably should have. I think. I don’t know…

I’m still exhausted and overwhelmed. Ah. And I’m still trying to get the house back in order after these young men helped me to make it super messy…I’m not picky or anything, lol. But I wanted my son to have a good time and he did–so it’s all worth it, I suppose.

Well, I’ll certainly go to bed early tonight. Hopefully I’ll be “better” tomorrow. Sigh.

Well, I’ve turned my hair pink.

No, not on purpose. I went to the store the other day with DH and one thing led to another, and there we were in the hair dye aisle…well…hubby picked a color for me to try (just for fun, you know) and my previously blonde hair is now PINK! On top of that, tomorrow is my son’s bday party! OMG!

Well anyway, I am thinking of trying the lowish carb diet–ie I’ll still eat fruits and veggies. It seems sensible enough…

My softball practice starts on Monday so I’m really excited about that. I’ve been really stressing about my dear son’s party, so I’m hoping to be more “on track” after tomorrow…of course, then I’m doing a big yard sale the following Saturday, lol…it never ends!

Anyway, thanks to all of you for helping me stay motivated! I can use ALL the help I can get! Thanks again!

Well, I’ve been trying really hard to decide on what type of “diet” to do…I feel like if I don’t figure out SOMETHING, I won’t succeed. Somehow “eating less” just doesn’t work for me. I’ve tried Atkins, but usually plateau around Week 2, and then end up quitting. I guess I should try it again. I tried WW, but I don’t have the extra cash in the budget right now. So, I am still going hmmmm…

I want to do this…any ideas? What have you guys tried?

Hey! I have some (tentatively, lol) good news! I got up all of my courage and put away all of my “fat girl” fears, and I joined a softball team today! I’m so excited! My husband is even going to go with me (assuming I can find a sitter, lol). I know this does not sound like a big deal, but I’m one of these people who won’t join a gym to work out because I’m too fat and too embarrassed about what people will say. So, needless to say, this is a big step for me! I’m coming around, I’m coming around…

Day two and I am still in the “concept” phase. I need to lose so much that I am feeling very hopeless. I know this is wrong, but my God, a hundred pounds?? It’s a lot. And I don’t even know where to begin. To be honest, I gained most of this by dieting. Ok, I know that sounds dumb, but a hundred pounds ago I thought I was fat (LOL!) and so I kept going on all these diets. Well, each time, I’d lose a little, then over a couple months, gain it back plus a few pounds. Ten years later, I’ve gained one hundred pounds! OMG.

I need help desperately. I am checking out the sparkspeople site, but does anyone have any encouragement to offer? I’m almost afraid to try again, but I have to. I am having so many health problems and I have low energy and I feel positively disgusting when I look at myself. I know I need to get it together and be strong, so that’s what I’m trying to do. I’m reading the Dr. Phil book on weightloss to try to get the “head” part straight, now I just gotta get motivated and stick to SOMETHING! Oye…

Hi! It’s my first entry. I’m desperate to get healthy. In ten years, I’ve gained one hundred pounds. I’ve got to get it off, not only because I look awful, but also because I’m having many health problems as a result. I’m a mom and I want to be here for my kids and future grandkids! I’m looking for a buddy to help with encouragement and ideas, etc.