Wednesday, February 25, 2009

The First Weigh In "OH MY"

I tried to tell myself whatever happens happens but truth be told I don't want to hear my name on Monday morning. I want to stay in the competition. I'm having such a hard time with the food. What to eat and trying to get all my calories in. Tomorrow is the big day. We have all worked so hard and I don't know what the results will be. It will be hard on Saturday when we have our group session and one of us is not there. If anyone has ever watched the Biggest Looser on television all I could think about this week was "Last Chance Workout" which means work really hard on that last day to burn as many calories as you can. I didn't realize how this challenge would push me to try so much harder. I have made some great friends. Well, until tomorrow.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Hangin in There

This week was better than last week. The hunger pains aren't so bad but when I am hungry I can't wait to eat. I did notice when I'm not busy I want to eat everything under the sun. Exercise is going good even though some days I don't want to go but then I'm glad I did. I wish I could find more foods that I like I get tired of eating the same thing over and over Hey!! Maybe that is one of the reasons diets don't work I'd better hurry and find some other thing to eat. I have been following some of the other blogs and it's nice to know that I am not the only one that struggles. I have a terrible sweat rash under my arm and I can't seem to get rid of it. I have tried everything on it the only thing that does feel a little better is diaper rash cream of all things. It is kinda hard to do weights with you arm in the air. lol I'm not a very big vegetable eater but it came to me that when I eat vegetable soup why not put it in the blender so I don't know what I'm eating its actually pretty good. I feel the weight is coming off very slow I hope all of you are doing well. People say you didn't put the weight on over night BUT it is much more fun to put it on that take it off. lol

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Rough Week

I had a really rough week. Monday and Tuesday were so hard. I was hungry, tired, and emotional. I thought I was going to be sick I was so hungry. I still went to the gym, it was hard but well worth it. On Wednesday I was feeling a little better. Still confused about food though. I went to the gym and worked out. It was my first session with Rocky, the trainer, by myself. On the way to find the trainer I saw one of my teammates on the treadmill so I went over to her to encourage her. I told her how hungry I was and asked if she was feeling the same way or having some of the same problems that I was having, well she just looked at me with a blank look on her face. I asked her if she was on the team for the KDUV Challenge and she said NO . Oh my, I made a mistake I was so embarrassed. I thought I recognized her. I apologized and walked away very quickly. I had only met my team twice and I didn't think my memory was that bad. Later I saw my teammate and I will not make that mistake again. The session with Rocky went good. I was was already sore from working out that past couple of days. So the rest of the week went well and I have a couple of friends I work out with so that always helps. Saturday we had our group session with Rocky at 8:00 a.m. I had woke up with a bad headache and I said to myself not right now I took some medicine it didn't help. When I got to the gym I started working out and it got worse so I excused myself and took more medicine it finally started feeling better I did not want to quit. After working out with Rocky three of us decided to stay and do the Zumba class. It was so much fun it is a cross between Salsa and Belly dancing. Matter of fact we liked it so much we decided to do it every week. I thought I had rhythm I don't. On Saturday I let my kids pick dinner and they chose tacos and brownies with ice cream and chocolate syrup and whip cream for dessert, oh my. I had sugar free jello and cool whip for my dessert. YUM YUM I dream about food every night.

Monday, February 2, 2009

The Big Day

Well to start the day I couldn't sleep because I was anxious about what to expect. I rode with one of my teammates to Visalia. She was running a little late so I called her and she had car problems so she made it to my house and we took my car. We got a little outside of town and we hit thick fog. We finally got to the radio station and I was so nervous. We went into a room where all the contestants were. Everyone was visiting and getting to know each other. The staff at KDUV were wonderful. It's so nice to put faces with a voice you listen to on the radio. Cari was so kind to let some of us shut the door while we were getting our pictures taken. One of the other contestants said she felt so violated we all laughed because it was true. I did decide to wear the tight shorts with the sports bra because I thought it would encourage me even more. After taking the group pictures we went and had our last meal (Ha Ha) at one of my favorite places to eat, Chili's. I had the country fried steak with mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, and garlic bread. I ate the whole thing.
I met the other contestants at the gym at 3:00. You know I've been a member of the gym for about 4 years, how sad I couldn't get my health in order in that length of time. Now is the time. We had to fill out paper work and get weighed and measured. Do you know that they pinch your fat on your arms, legs, and stomach to find out one of the measurements. Personally I have plenty to pinch. My weight was up further than I thought because over the last 2 or 3 days I ate and drank (sodas) whatever I wanted. Some of our team members decided to stay and work out. Let the game begin.
On Sunday, we were having a barbecue with family. I had to make a birthday cake and of course I make my own frosting which is very good and very sweet (I only took a tiny taste). I tried to stay in the kitchen and do dishes and be busy so I would eat the chips and dip and nachos and salsa. I also said a prayer. I was so hungry all day I felt sick. Someone told me to drink lots of water I think I must have drank 5 gallons. It didn't work, I was still hungry. Finally bed time.
Today went alot better except my family left all that food with me so I hope it goes bad fast. I tried to give it to my family after the barbecue but no one wanted it. I did go to the gym today.
What a journey God has chosen for me.

Sunday, February 1, 2009