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I keep trying different layouts and I think I have finally found one I like. The logo on the side pretty much says it ALL. "Spread your wings and fly" is how am I living right now. I was watching the "Makeover" episode of Biggest Loser and they had the contestants tell their "fat" stories, Liz's story really hit home for me. She explained that she has lived her whole life doing for others instead of doing for herself. I totally relate to that!!

After having my 3 children I never lost weight between pregnancies. Each pregnancy was less than 2 years apart so with a new born at home and working it was really hard to get back into shape. I never had someone (other than daycare and that gets expensive) to watch my kids so I couldn't go work out and it just seemed easier to grab food here and there. Then with kids, in my eyes, kids needs came first, husband came second, my parents and friends next and myself last.

Now I understand when people say take care of yourself first because you can't properly care for others. I did a pretty good job taking care of others but was never happy with myself. I was looking for happiness every where else but within myself. Now that I have started this journey I can see why taking care of yourself brings you complete happiness.

I also think with this journey I have learned a lot more about me and what I can accomplish. Knowing I can loose this weight successfully is such an awesome feeling. It really makes me think the opportunities are endless.

So Excited!!!

With the struggle/worry of Thanksgiving Calories and the "Munchie" cravings I have been having lately.... I am so surprised that I managed to loose 3.4 lbs this week during a HUGE holiday weekend.

I got back on track by journaling my food again. I so truly believe in tracking your food. It is amazing how it really helps keeps you honest about what you are consuming.

I have struggled with the water intake and I can only blame that on not handling stress well lately, hence the munchie cravings. Today I decided to pull out one of those 32oz mugs that have a lid with a straw through it to see if that will help me drink MORE water.

I have also made more of a conscious effort to "creatively" add exercise to my daily routine. At work I could have parked in the closer parking spots and taken the elevator BUT I chose to park farther from the hospital and took the stairs. Not to mention I am no longer procrastinating on projects and getting "things" done. All in all.... I'm not being a lazy bum. I have also thought about just jumping on our elliptical and/or starting one of those "dust collecting" exercise videos I have.

Looking forward to being under 200lbs any day now. I'm just 19lbs away from under 200. OMGosh!!! That sounds to good to be true. But numbers do not lie!!

Weigh In Day!!

Weight: 218.6

BF: 37.6
H2O: 45.5

Down 3.4lbs since last week and 32.8lbs since 9-7
BF down .2
H2O up .1

Food For Thought....

Am I surprised I did not loose any weight this week.... Not really!! This week was a bad week for tracking my food, drinking water and ate way to many carbs that made me crave more carbs. So I know this means I need to go back to tracking and balancing out my carbs and proteins. Plus I now know I need to kick it up a bit by adding extra exercise.

I'm sure the stress of last Thursday's test did not help my weight loss either. Did not have a way to decompress from the stress of the test. Have to figure that one out. How to decompress from stress. Looks like a lot of Yoga or added exercise in my future.

Now to concentrate on my water intake!

Weigh In Day!!

Weight: 222

BF: 37.8
H2O: 45.4

Down 0 lbs since last week and 29.4lbs since 9-7
BF down .1
H2O up .1

Can Not Believe ....

I am less than 2lbs away from loosing 30 flippin lbs. What the heck!!! How did this happen!?!?! Don't get me wrong I LOVE the results I am getting, just never got this far doing other diet systems. I am sooooo excited!!! Thank you Dr D!!!

Getting this far has shinned a new light on ALL the possibilities that are in my near future. I can't wait to do more active things with my family, especially being able to keep up with my kids. I have missed out on so many things due to no energy, mostly embarrassed about my weight, and the deppresion that came along with being over weight. NOT anymore!!!

Weigh In Day !!!

Weight: 222

BF: 37.9
H2O: 45.3

Down 2.4lbs since last week and 29.4lbs since 9-7
BF down .3
H2O up .2

Weigh In Day!!

Weight: 224.4

BF: 38.2
H2O: 45.1


Down 2 lbs as of last week and 27 since 9-7
BF down .2
H2O up .2

Happy with these results especially since I have been sick since last Wednesday!

Been A Little Worried...

I caught a cold this past wednesday and with all the numbness in my brain that came with it I was concerned I was not going to do well on my weight loss this week. I set myself up for a let down and prepared to just chalk this up to a lesson learned and I was all prepared to work double hard this week.....

To my surprise I still lost 2lbs. How fabulous is that!?!? Still congested and dealing with it! Taking my Phen regularly! Phen really dries out those nasal passages when your sick. Had to increase my fluid intake dramatically the past few days.

As I dropped my daughter off today at Pre School I was walking back to my car and when I looked down at my feet the first thing I saw were the girls (my chest) instead of my stomach!!! What ???? I was standing taller and walking a little prouder of my success!

So it is Monday and a new week and I am ALL prepared to focus, focus, focus on meal planning, exercising, studying and working.

Food Journal - Lori Johnson - 11/2/2009 - Weight: 226.4

Journal - Lori Johnson - 11/2/2009 - Weight: 226.4

Took Phen @ 0530

Food Journals....

I just realized my food journals do not show up unless I am signed into my account at everydayhealth.com. Gosh Darn It!!! This makes me mad!!! HMMMMM thinking ....

Dr's Follow Up Appt...

I have my follow up appointment on Wednesday. As of my last appointment I have lost another 11.8 lbs. I am not sure if those are typical numbers but I'm happy with them no matter what. I have noticed that the amount of weight falling off is less each week so I wanted to mention that to my Dr. I'm not sure if it's because I went some where else to get my prescription filled (different manufacturer) OR if I need to increase my work outs. I'm sure we will come to a logical conclusion.

I am a little disappointed about only 2 lbs but hey it's 2 more lbs gone forever. Hopefully I can find some time in my schedule to get MORE exercise in. I would really like to make more time for working out because I feel sooo much better when I actually do. I am sure, because I am motivated, that I will figure this out somehow!

Weigh In Day !!!

A little apprehensive on this weigh in....

Weight: 226.4

BF: 38.4
H2O: 44.9


Down 2.2 lbs as of last week and 25 since 9-7
BF down .3
H2O up .2

Journal - Lori Johnson - 11/1/2009 - Weight: 228

Journal - Lori Johnson - 11/1/2009 - Weight: 228

Took Phen @ Skipped

Journal - Lori Johnson - 10/31/2009 - Weight: 228

Journal - Lori Johnson - 10/31/2009 - Weight: 228

Took Phen @ 1730

Journal - Lori Johnson - 10/30/2009 - Weight: 228

Journal - Lori Johnson - 10/30/2009 - Weight: 228

Took Phen @ 0630