Angie’s Journey…

Morning Buddies. Wellllll…I did my weigh in and I lost a pound this week. So, it’s one pound, which isn’t all that much, but it’s one pound closer to my mini goal  (and ultimate goal!) so yay!

Other than that, I’m going to the gym this morning. I seriously feel frustrated that they haven’t brought in a new sitter yet, but I guess I’m going to have to try the old one again, even though she doesn’t really do much. I don’t know. It’s frustrating, but I guess I’m going to just think happy thoughts and give it up to the universe lol. I don’t know what else to do. I need (and WANT) to be up in the gym, just workin’ on my fitness (LOL–Fergie anyone?) more often, but without a sitter there, I’m only able to go in two to three times a week. I do workout at home, and lemme tell ya, those Walk Away the Pounds videos are great. I just started a new one and it’s WAY more intense than the last one. Really gets my heartrate up.

I’ve been staying OP foodwise. I’m considering actually going down a couple more points, even though technically I should wait till I hit Onederland lol…but I’m so so close that it might just be the way to go.

Forgive my scattered thoughts, I haven’t had coffee yet.

Anyway, I hope everyone else is having a fabulous and healthy day. xoxo

Angie

Good morning to my fav buddies in the world! LOL!

So yesterday, I forgot to check the mail. Hubby brought it in when he got home from work, and as he was flipping through it, he handed me an envelope that very well may have just made a significant difference in my weight loss efforts. (Clearly, I’ve been very motivated, but this particular envelope may have just put even more fire under my butt to stay going!!)

Wait for it folks…this is major.

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Ok, I think I’m ready to tell you now. I mean, for  heaven’s sake, I’ve thought of almost nothing else since I opened this dang thing. *DEEP BREATH*

I got an invitation to my fifteen year high school reunion!!!! OMG!!! First, I cannot believe it’s been fifteen years lol!! How in the heck did that happen?!?! And second…OMG, isn’t this like the quintessential weight loss motivator, next to one’s own wedding? Seriously??

Woo.

So…I’m definitely motivated. Of course, now I want to make it happen FASTER!! I don’t want to show up after having lost 63 pounds and have everyone think “oh, she got fat!!”. LOL. And right now, they would, because I was MUCH smaller in high school. It really changes one’s perspective on this whole thing.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m still really proud of myself for coming this far–but that little envelope made me realize how bad I actually let things get before succeeding in making changes! (I was 265 at my highest weight–NOT pregnant! I never even weighed that much during any of my pregnancies strangely enough!)

I haven’t seen most of these people in fifteen years. I mean, I have seen one or two over the years here and there, but literally, I think it was two. And it’s been since my oldest was a toddler. (He’s eleven now!!)

I have to be honest, buddies, I am FREAKING OUT!!! I need to start thinking about what to even wear to a class reunion. I skipped the five year because I’d just had a baby and was too broke to pay for the tickets. (Yes, I’m serious!!) And I skipped the ten year because I was pregnant with my middle child. (No way was I going to show up 9 months pregnant lol!!)

But I feel like this is one I’m going to attend. My DH is now nervous because he is afraid I’ll be embarrassed to bring him. That’s SO not the case, I love him, but he’s worried about his belly lol. He’ll be ok, I’ll just get him a kick ass suit and he’ll be hot. LOL.

Sigh.

Forgive me for being all over the place here, but this is how my mind is working at the moment. I feel like my brain’s about to explode lol!!

Ok, I’m off. Have a fabulous and healthy day buddies!! xoxo

Angie

Well buddies, last night I had “girls night out” with six of my friends. It was freaking awesome lol, even though two of said friends drank enough to embarrass us all. Still, it was cool. We went to eat at a local Mexican place called El Maguey, and then went to a club/bar type place that had karaoke. LOL…and yes, I got up and sang more than once. It was not impressive, except for this: I actually DID it. The thing is, I LOVE to karaoke, but since gaining weight, have never done it in public (for over eleven years, probably closer to thirteen). Well, last night, I did. And I sucked, royally, lol…but I enjoyed it. And it was a huge accomplishment for me, stepping on that stage and singing in front of all those strangers.

Oooh, also…I got hit on not once, but twice. Of course both times I respectfully declined, and let them know I was married. But folks, let me tell you, it was flattering. I came home and told hubby all about it lol. He was slightly amused…lol.

Overall it was a great experience. I haven’t had girls night out since…well, I honestly can’t remember since when. I do know that the last time I went “out” without the kids (aside from working out) was when DH and I went on a date, prior to my pregnancy with my now 8 month old daughter lol!! So it was LONG overdue.

(Sadly I missed my kids though, lol! What a dork right?? LOL!)

Anyway, I’m going to try to attach a couple of pics of the evening to this blog, if I can figure out how.

So for those who’ve followed my blogs, I will say this: This was one of those “self growth” type nights, in that I went WAY outside of my comfort zone and realized that it didn’t hurt me, in fact, it made me far more confident in myself. Onward and upward toward the ultimate self discovery goal I go lol!! (I know that was THE worst sentence ever…forgive me, I’m exhausted!!) LOL. I didn’t get home till 3 am and then babygirl woke me up two and a half hours later. I will be calling it an early night for sure!!

Ok, I think I’ve wasted enough of your time. Hugs to you all!! xoxo

No, I have not lol!! I’ve just been INSANELY busy. My best friend is in the process of splitting up with her husband, so I’ve been trying to support her. My kids have kept me running like crazy, and I cannot believe I haven’t had time to blog lol. I don’t know what my problem is, except that I’ve been running around like a chicken with my head cut off lol!!

The good news? I’ve stayed on plan, and as of today’s weigh in, I’ve lost 3 more pounds. 63 total so far! OMG, I am SO close to my mini goal–AKA Onederland–it’s crazy. It’s really driving me. I’m working out most days (5-6 days a week), and I generally find myself more active overall.

Even so, I need to figure out a way to get my blog on more often. I have noticed that when I stay away for too long, I slip. And THAT is something I can’t let myself do. I’m succeeding finally, and I know what works…so I have to work it.

Baby girl is calling, so I’ll be back later. Talk to you all soon!

xoxo

Angie

Just a quickie this morning buddies…lol. I did my Saturday Rockstar Weigh In and I’ve lost one pound. I guess that’s ok since I lost four last week. But I want to kick it into high gear anyway, because Onederland is so damn close I can smell it lol. Oh, and that brings my grand total to date up to 60 lbs! So yay.

Anyway, hope you are all having a fabulous and healthy day! Enjoy your weekends. My daughter is being baptized on Sunday, and after we’re having my oldest son’s birthday party. Oh, and my baby is coming home today!! (Yes, yes the ten year old, I understand I have two younger ones, but they are all three my babies lol!!) Yay.

Ok, I’m off. Hugs to you all!! xoxo

Hey buddies,

My baby is coming home tomorrow. Ok, I know he’s not a baby lol…but my ten year old. My little ones have been missing him, and so have I!! I’m so excited. (For those who don’t know, he went to church camp for an entire week and it’s been ROUGH on his mommy!! I have never been away from him that long lol!!) My mom called me this morning and said he did great until last night, when he got a little homesick. (My mom is a minister and the director of his session of camp, and my brother is his counselor, which is why I felt safe sending him haha!) She said when he got his first piece of mail from home on the first night, he said, “I think my mom’s a witch!! She must be magical!” LMAO. He thought it was magical that he was the only one that got mail the first day, and he didn’t know how I managed that one. (I handed my mom a stack of cards to slip him during the week when I dropped him off lol!!)

Ok ok, enough about Cameron. I apologize, I just miss the crap out of him lol. I don’t know what the heck I’m gonna do in eight years when he’s off to college. LOL.
Anyway…on to more pertinent things. I went to the gym last night and after my work out, I went over to the trainers and asked them to do the body fat percentage test on me. I don’t know if that thing works or not, but originally it put me at about 44 percent body fat and now I showed up at 42 percent. That’s pretty significant for one month I think.  Also as of last weigh in, I’ve lost nine pounds since I started working out. WOOT. And tomorrow is another weigh in. (So far I’ve lost 59 total. Working out is awesome lol!)

I’ve been staying OP foodwise too. Things are looking up folks. I’m so close to Onederland that I can see the skinny people waving at me from the other side lol!! Granted, I will be nowhere close to my ultimate goal when I get there, but it will certainly be a significant mini goal to meet. WOOT.

Other than that…not much to report. Taking the kids shopping today so I can get a new dress to wear to Sophie’s baptism on Sunday, and another outfit to wear next Saturday night for “girls night out.” WOOT. I haven’t had one of those in a LOOOONG time. I’m also going to get the boys new outfits to wear for the baptism. (I’ve already got Sophie’s baptism gown…sooo cute!!) I’m going to work out shortly, and then shower and go. I’ve been wearing my heavy ankle weights around the house all morning while I do my housework, so that’s awesome. Every little bit and all that.

Anyway, I’ve got a busy day today, so I’m off. Hugs to you all. Have a fabulous and healthy day!!

xoxo

Angie

LOL…just kidding. Don’t freak. Well, I kinda did…I got 20 lb ankle weights and OMG they work the legs lol. I wore them around the house while I did housework, and then wore them while I did my Walk Away the Pounds video. They MAJORLY intensified the workout lol!! It was great. When I took them off, I felt like I was quite literally walking on air!

This is my attempt to help myself gain muscle, as y’all know muscle burns more calories than fat…and I need all the help I can get. Plus, for the first time in forever, my legs are starting to get more shapely. I can tell that when all the excess is gone, they’re going to be cute. LOL.

I’m highly motivated to continue this process now. I feel like I’m finally going to make it, and OMG buddies, I could never even be successful on this path without you. I cannot begin to tell you how incredibly valuable the support I’ve found here has been. Love you all!!

Anyway, enough mushy stuff.

LOL.

I guess I don’t have too much more to report today. My gym trip yesterday was very productive, as was the grocery trip and all the housework I did lol. Interesting note: yesterday I worked out as soon as I woke up and then again in the evening. It seems that exercise does several things for me.

1. Exercise gives me MUCH more energy, and I can always tell a huge difference in energy levels after a work out.

2. Exercise improves my overall mood and sense of wellbeing in a massive way.

3. Exercise helps the weight loss process.

4. Using exercise during the weight loss process has not only helped the weight come off, but it is also helping to make my shrinking physique to avoid looking like a slimmer version of my fat self. Instead, the exercise is helping my body to take a more attractive shape.

5. My skin looks SO much better since I’ve been exercising. (Maybe that is because I drink more water and use the sauna at the club lol!)

I could go on and on. So, the food thing is working, and I’m finding out that I love to work out, even though I’ve thought for the last 33 years that I hated to exercise. LOL.

This has been yet another light bulb moment in the Angie’s Journey blog. Brought to you by the mind of Angie, sponsored by the Buddy Slim crew. LMAO. Seriously though…lightbulb.

Anyway, enough of this philosophy stuff. I’m exhausted and off to bed! Hope you are all having a fabulous day!!

xoxo

Angie

So buddies, the holiday weekend did NOT kill my diet (woot!). Things are looking up. In fact, quite literally EVERYwhere I went this weekend, people told me how good I’m looking lol. On the 4th, all of my family members went on about it for several minutes when I arrived. Several pulled me aside and asked how I’m doing it lol! I told them, eating right (weight watchers) and working out. (Interesting side note: people who are overweight always glaze over when I say that I’m dieting and exercising to lose weight…seems that they always want a quick fix. I have SO been there, so I know how they’re feeling, but I wish I could help them more. I always tell them about buddyslim too!)

Anyway…the 5th is MIL’s bday, so we went over to her place to bring her gifts over. DH’s aunt and uncle were there, and they also complimented me. Then I took my son to camp yesterday, and the nurse (also a family friend) went on and on about how good I’m looking, and also asked me how I’m doing it. Yay.

And y’all know DH’s friends are noticing too. Makes me smile folks, it really does. Talk about motivation. Plus getting into smaller clothes and all that.

The funny thing is that while all of these people are telling me how good I look, and while I can definitely see improvement, I keep focusing on what else needs to change lol. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not beating myself up–but I’m still very aware of all the little things that need to tighten, tone, or slim down. So what, though. I’m still over 200 lbs. I’ve gotta keep going. But to date, I’ve lost 59 lbs, and that is amazing. YAY.

Ok I’ve gotta run and take care of kids lol. Hope you are all having a healthy and fabulous day. WOOT WOOT!!
xoxo

Angie

Hey buddies,

Just a quickie today since I’m taking my baby to camp. (BOO!) My ten year old…I’m so sad. Anyway…

The good news?? I weighed in today and lost four pounds!! Yay! I guess that dang plateau is broken lol. I complained for nothing, but thanks to you all for  your support. And did I hear that the Rockstars are now changing our weigh in to Saturdays?? LOL. I’m too unsavvy to use the boards. I can’t figure them out lol.

Anyway, hope you are all having a fabulous day. I’m off to try to be strong as I get my baby ready for camp lol. I hate this part…he’s leaving for an entire week and I just don’t know if I can handle it! Sigh.

xoxo

Angie

Morning buddies. I know that I shouldn’t do it, but I keep checking to see if this damn plateau has passed yet, and so far, no good. I’m feeling bloated, and yet I’m staying OP and exercising. I’m incredibly frustrated, and I don’t think it’s fair that I’m working so hard and suddenly am not seeing any weight loss for almost two weeks now. I’m doing my best not to give up completely. I need some encouragement.

Also, if anyone has any ideas about breaking the plateau, send them my way. I can’t take anything, because I’m nursing my daughter still. But I’m at a loss. I’ve tried all of my tricks and none are working yet. I guess my body can’t hold on to the weight forever, but I am feeling really defeated anyway. I need to get over this. Ack.

Anyway, thanks for listening. Hope you are all having a healthy day.

xoxo

Angie