What the %$&*!!!!

So, because its a holiday weekend we don't have our regular WW class this week.  I didn't want to miss my weigh in though so I went to one of the WW centers for open weigh in.  I stepped on that scale, incredibly optimistic because I followed to the letter this week.  I didn't use any of my extra points and made sure not to miss my meds all week.

I step up and.... I lost a stinking -.4lb.  To say I was disappointed would be an understatement.  The receptionist tried to make me feel better by reminding me that it was 2 sticks of butter, my first instinct was to tell here where to stick that butter.  See, when I'm upset its better to just let me simmer for a bit, reassurance and 'its ok, its still a loss' just piss me off.  Not flattering I'm sure but it's how I am.  I called my husband on my way home and just bawled to him on the phone.  Now the logical side of my brain knows that its all a loss even if its small and it adds up over time, but the other part of me was just devastated.  I wanted that 25lb loss today, I earned it, I was desperate for it...and I didn't get it.  Like a kid not getting the doll they REALLY wanted on Christmas morning.  Oh well, maybe I'll get the doll for New Years instead.

So, my first reaction to this bad news?  You got it, FOOD TANTRUM!  Oh how I hate that.  I hate that I still want to throw in the towel because of one, not even bad, weigh in.  I got a sweet tea from McDonalds, and a hashbrown, and flipped the bird to my tracker.  Then after a few minutes I got my tracker, apologized and wrote down my points for my less than stellar tantrum breakfast. 

It's ok, it's ok, it's ok, IT'S OKAY!!!!!!  Long weekend ahead of me and I'm not going to let this get me down.  Sorry for the rant but I do feel much better :)

Choo Choo.....Chuggin Right Along!

Once again, I hop on here and realize how very far I've fallen behind with my blogging.  Someone give me a kick in the pants!  It has been a very busy month though.  Those of you who know me well know that I have my own business and 3 out of the last 4 weekends were spent at local craft shows.....NOT WORTH IT!  UGH, no more spring shows for me, they just don't draw the crowds...but that is for another blog.

I am proud to say I lost another 1.8lb this past week for a grand total of 23lb!  I'll post my pounds in food pic in a bit but lets just say I'm dancing on the inside...and out a little bit!  I am right on track to get that 25lb charm this week (tomorrow actually!) and am going to KICK SERIOUS ASS the next week because I'll only need 3 more little tiny pounds to hit 28lb and my 10% goal!  I had hoped to reach it about a month ago but....life happens.  I am realistic in realizing that part of life and weight loss is to have a few setbacks, its about the long term journey.

I cannot wait to get that keychain!!!  I can almost feel it in my hand.  Wouldn't you know, just 2 more little pounds after that and I'll reach 30lb gone.  It's amazing, all these little milestones about to happen and I'm so excited about each and every one.  I'm down a dress size WOOT WOOT and feeling all around better.  I am taking a trip to Disney in December and CANNOT wait to see how much better I fit in all those rides!

Now, here's the big news.  My 30th birthday is exactly 4 months from today.  My dream of all dreams would be to be down 50lb by then.  It has taken me 4 months to lose 25lb and had several weeks in there of setbacks or flat out self sabotage....if I get on a role I KNOW I can make this happen.  Will you all stick around to help me get there?  Because I need help.  DO YOU HEAR ME UNIVERSE??? I NEED HELP!!!  I thrive on compliments and motivation, tell me my face or butt look smaller and I'm like a sunflower turning towards that giant ball of light in the sky.  You may not know I've had a tough day but asking me about my journey and encouraging me to keep going can make a crappy day into the best day ever.  So yes, to be blunt, I'm on my knees begging and pleading asking for the compliments!  Keep 'em coming.

We are going to be visiting both families this weekend and it is my goal, my mini goal for the holiday weekend, to stay on track.  Here is how....

•  I will track every bite/sip I take, everything....EVERYTHING
• I will NOT snack in the car...I will crochet instead
• I will not be pressured into eating junk I don't want or need...if I want it then I will use my flex points
• I will pack my pants that I'm just fitting back into so I don't over eat
• I will look damn good doing it!

I hope you all have a happy and healthy and safe weekend.  Do not drink and drive, watch out for crazies and enjoy the time with your families :)

Enter Spaghetti Squash!

So here we go!  I headed to the store tonight and purchased my very first spaghetti squash.  To be honest, I didn't even know where to look for it!  HA!  I mean, I knew it was in the produce but I'd avoided anything gourd-like my whole life so I always kind of looked over that aisle.  I got a nice sized one and headed home.

I read about 2 easy ways to prepare it: in the oven or in the microwave.  Both were suppose to produce the same quality and texture with the microwave just being a bit faster.  I figured, if I have to cut the thing in half I should just try both methods for comparison!  I also decided on 3 different 'finished products' to try....
        1) with marinara sauce 
        2) with pesto sauce  and 
        3) with olive oil and salt and pepper

Here is what I came up with.

That sucker was not easy to chop in half!  It was easy to clean out though :)  Into the microwave with you!

About 10 minutes later and voila!  It turned into 'noodles' just like it was supposed to.  I have to say I got a little giddy.

 

I tried a bit with the pasta sauce and it was really quite good.  Then I tried a bit  with some pesto, which I totally love on regular pasta, added a sprinkle of mozzarella and some grated parmesan and HOLY COW!!!  That was super good and will probably be a new favorite lunch for me.  Stella helped me scarf this down after she'd already eaten all of her own dinner.

Next came the oven method.  I saw a recipe to rub it with olive oil then sprinkle with salt and pepper then place it cut side down and cook away...so I did :)

Tell me that doesn't look good!  I had some of this with some spray butter and S&P and it was very very good.  I'll definitely be making this again!

I have to say, while a lot longer to prepare, I think I prefer the oven method.  It was cooked consistently all the way through and every single bit came right out of the skin.  In the microwave the inside was soft but the closer to the skin was still crunchy so I just popped it back in for a few extra minutes.

So, to wrap it up...very yummy and will make again!

WW Homework : Try New Things

So.......I only blogged 2 times in April....LAME!  In my defense I spent the ENTIRE MONTH horribly horribly sick with this nasty, icky, mucusy, broncitisy type yuck.  Throw in my daughters 2nd birthday at the end of the month and it just slipped right by me.  I am still here though, still chugging along.  I roller coastered up and down the same pound most of the month so no big news there but some was medicine related (water retention) and some was just plain old comfort eating.

Onto some fun stuff now.  We had homework this week for WW, to try a new food.  Something we have always wanted to try or maybe been afraid to try, or had never even heard of before!  Just something, ANYTHING new.  I have always been a super picky eater, but I'm finding that as I've gotten older I am more willing to try new things, especially since many of things these I thought I didn't like I actually love!!!  Sushi, avocado, pesto, hummus....need I go on? 

Anyway, I got excited and decided to try spaghetti squash.  I have heard good things about it but squash is not something we ever had in our house growing up so I assumed I didn't like it.  I asked my friends for recipes, and googled then headed to the store.  I am so happy to say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!  Agg where have you been all my life?  I have so much to say that I am writing a separate post about it!  I also got edemame and gave that a try, yummy and crunchy and totally something I plan on keeping on hand for snacking. 

Yay for trying new things!!!