The Weight-Gain Aftermath

Starting weight: 262.5Current weight: 262.9Pounds lost: -0.4Next weight goal: 255.0 Starting BMI: 45.1 Current BMI: 45.1Starting BMI designation: Morbidly obeseCurrent BMI designation: Morbidly obeseNext BMI goal: 43.8 Water intake: 64 ozWeekly Step Goal: 2,150-4,250Steps Today: 4,208 The struggle is real, y’all. I did MUCH better this week in sticking to the plan, but it still all … Continue reading The Weight-Gain Aftermath

The Tricks Worked!

Starting weight: 262.5 Current weight: 260.3 Pounds lost: 2.2 Next weight goal: 255.0 Starting BMI: 45.1  Current BMI: 44.7 Starting BMI designation: Morbidly obese Current BMI designation: Morbidly obese Next BMI goal: 43.8 Water intake: 32 oz Weekly Step Goal: 2,150-4,250 Steps Today: 4,350 So last week was almost a complete bust as far as … Continue reading The Tricks Worked!

Storm Eating and Color Coding

Starting weight: 262.5Current weight: 259.5Pounds lost: 3.0Next weight goal: 255.0 Starting BMI: 45.1 Current BMI: 44.5Starting BMI designation: Morbidly obeseCurrent BMI designation: Morbidly obeseNext BMI goal: 43.8 Water intake: 40 oz ~ ishWeekly Step Goal: 1,100-3,200Steps Today: Unknown So I forgot to put on my fitness tracker today.  I’m positive I hit over 1,100 steps for … Continue reading Storm Eating and Color Coding

Befriend Your Breakfast: February 21, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com

It’s not all about the calories. It’s about what’s in those calories. Are you eating enough green foods? Are you eating a moderate amount of yellow foods? Are you being sure to add in just a dash of red foods? My personal answer? Sadly, most all of my meals consist of red foods. And red … Continue reading Befriend Your Breakfast: February 21, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com

Getting Caught Up: February 20, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com

The last day I checked in on my Noom app... *sigh*... was Feb 9. What am I doing? What am I waiting for? I enjoy my Noom app. I am enjoying reading the articles and chatting with my goal coach and learning about my body and metabolism and all the things. I'm enjoying reaching my … Continue reading Getting Caught Up: February 20, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com

Good Choices, Bad Calorie Count: January 24, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com

So today was a "meh" kind of day. I was running late (as always) and skipped breakfast (as always). Instead of stopping for McDonald's (my usual habit), I grabbed two cereal bars from the pantry - one for me, one for the kiddo. Good choice. Well, kiddo loved his so much, he also ate mine, … Continue reading Good Choices, Bad Calorie Count: January 24, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things…: January 22, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com

One of the things that helps keep me on track is my Noom app (see previous 2... 3... 4? posts?). Every morning it has specific articles for you to read (they're short - promise), you see your calorie goal and your step goal for the day, and you take fun quizzes to help you set … Continue reading These Are a Few of My Favorite Things…: January 22, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com

And With Every High Comes a Low: January 21, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com

I want to make this blog a real thing, so to do that, I've gotta be as transparent as I can be without disappearing into thin air. 😉 This weekend has been a LOW. Low, low, low. Gained two pounds back, stopped logging into Noom, and have eaten (I can't believe I'm about to admit … Continue reading And With Every High Comes a Low: January 21, 2019: Cross-Posted from SparkPeople.com