It's been a while

Ok, ok...so I know it's been a while since I've sat down here to share anything. Let's just say life has been hectic at best, but I htink I am over that hump and working at calming things down a little bit.


Like in infamous Timothy Turtle, my weight loss has been slow and steady. I'm losing over a pound each week, but less than two. I guess this is good...it's all steps in the right direction. Knowing full well that I am still struggling with embracing the new Weight Watchers program and have also yet to put my fanny back in gear with some sort of activity, I will take what I am getting.


So, there is this girl in my Thursday night meeting that I encountered back when I was on Weight Watchers before. At the time she and I met, we had lost about the same amount of weight, and my leader at the time introduced the two of us thinking we could be a strong support system for eachother. To my surprise she kinda snubbed me and would seriously look down her nose at me. Guess it was too much for her to think there could be more than one person in that meeting that had successfully lost over 100 pounds? My mom and I lovinly now call her "hater girl". Well, when I rejoined Weight Watchers and changed locations, wouldn't you know "Hater girl" now goes to that meeting too?!?!? Different night and different location - kind of like "of all the Weight Watchers meeting in all the world, she walked in to mine". I honestly get anxious about meetings now because I just don't want to deal with a person like that. So...now Mom and I switching meeting and going to start this week on Wednesday nights.


I am looking forward to my new meeting. Somehow I keep hoping to find that right fit - a group of solid people that realize no one is better than the next, and we are all here for the same reason.


Kind of like the relationships I am trying to maintain in my everyday life...

First weigh-in in the books!

Tonight I had my first of what will be MANY weigh-ins. I lost 1.4 pounds, taking me back out of the 290's with a vow that I will never, ever, ever re-visit that place again!


On the eve of a new week of challenges and temptations, I have still bigger plans for myself. This week I am going to add some activity...a little cardio here and there, just to get myself back in the swing of things.


And...even still...as I am sitting here typing this, I had a personal challenge pop in to my head (have I mentioned I HATE it when I do this to myself...hahaha)...during the next 30 days, I am going to get myself back in to the right place with my cardio - working hard and pushing my limits. After that, I am going to begin my training again to run a 5k. With that being said...my goal is to RUN this year at Run to Feed the Hungry on Thanksgiving morning.


I CAN and WILL do this!!!!!!!

Weigh in eve

Tomorrow is my very first weigh in since being back on Weight Watchers. Crazy, but I think I am actually looking forward to seeing what the scale has to say! I've been pretty good and fought off a lot of my usual temptations.


Sitting here writing this tonight, I have found myself reflecting a little on some of the crazy comments that have been made to me this week as I have worked towards my goal of gaining control of my life again. I choose here to respond to those comments (instead of to the face of the person that said it)...


"Just do it" - First of all...I AM doing it. However, my journey is not, nor will it ever be, sponsored by Nike, therefore, I refuse to take on this phrase or mind-set. I am doing it, and will continue to do it, but the weight will not magically disappear, so to you - Just be patient!


"Man up" - OK...I am NOT equipped properly to "man up", but I PROMISE you, the day I grow a penis, I will be happy to look in to exactly what it takes (and what it means) to "man up"


"Oh, you're back on your diet thing again" - Um...no...I am CHOOSING to take a journey to a healthy me by not stuffing my face full of CRAP on a regular basis. It's NOT a "diet thing," it's a lifestyle change.


I feel as though I am back on the road to mastering healthy food choices and am now going to set out to re-do my iPod with a new set of workout music so I can get back in to mastering a regular workout routine.

And so it begins...

Tonight I was introduced to the new Weight Watchers program. I'm really excited to work the program in to my every day life!! The best part is - fruit is now FREE!! No more counting points on the fruit. Bring on the delicious melons and berries and apples and all the freakin yumminess that fruit has to offer! So, so, so excited! If you give me a minute, I could totally LIVE on fruit!

I have updated my website (www.rochellesweightloss.com) with my weight and measurements. All my starting information is out there! Oh! And I added pictures, too! A HUGE thank you to Janeice for taking time out of her day to help me get all my starting figures.

Tonight's dinner was delish again! Lentil and portebllo soup. So filling and flavorful. Yes, this is another recipe I will be sharing. Tony has picked out tomorrow night's crockpot recipe. Can't wait to see how he does with it!

Didn't get a work-out in today. My meeting lasted longer than expected, so by the time I got home it was time for dinner and then on here to update everyone.

Take care...until next time...

"Biggest Loser Friendly Challenge"

I am thinking this is the easiest way to share the details of my idea with everyone...


Here are the guidelines/rules for the challenge:

• You can start whenever you want - keeping in mind that the sooner you start, the better your chances are of winning.
• Step on the dreaded scale and email me your starting weight (either via Facebook or at onegabbylady@aol.com). This is STRICTLY between you and me and will only be used to calculate the winner!
• There will be a $10 buy-in, payable to the winner at the end of the challenge
• The challenge will end May 31, 2011 - just in time for swimsuit season and summer vacations :-)
• Ending weight due to me by June 1, 2011 (again, kept strictly between you and me)
• I will calculate the percentage, and the person with the highest percentage of weight lost will be the winner.
• Winner will be announced on or before June 4, 2011.
• Have fun with this!! It's a friendly competition thought up to help motivate and give the winner a nice prize at the end!!
• Challenge is open to anyone - if you know someone that might be interested, have them contact me!

Again ~ HAVE FUN & GOOD LUCK!!!

On the eve...

This is it...tonight is the eve of all the changes that will be taking place in my life :-) I am so freaking excited about it all! Almost feel like a child at Christmas...seriously!

I have to share this - today while I was ordering my lunch, my friend asked me what I was having, knowing that tomorrow I begin Weight Watchers for the last time. I was having a turkey sandwich on wheat, no mayo, with avocado and origianlly with swiss, but since they forgot to put it on, I was able to live without it. She asked me why I wasn't having the super duper nachos and living it up today. See, I had originally set out for lunch at my favorite food group - Taco Bell, but since I left my debit card at my desk, I decided I didn't need the nachos and could make a healthier choice. I did, and it was delish!

Guess what I am saying is - I didn't have a "Last Supper" kind of day. I smoothly made the transition and had healthy meals all day.

Tonight for dinner we had a delicious Black and White Chili - a recipe I will soon be sharing! Crazy easy and one crock pot made enough for dinner for both of us and 2 lunches for me. Can't beat that!!

My breakfast - Whoa Oatmeal (oatmeal, apples, almonds and cinnamon) - is already cooking in the crock pot and will be ready in the morning. Six breakfasts for PENNIES! Another recipe that will soon follow, I am sure.

Tomorrow's dinner is prepped and Tony will put it in the crockpot tomorrow. Lentil and portabello soup. Another high fiber, low calorie choice that will yield dinner and some lunches.

After dinner tonight I tried the Biggest Loser workout on our new Kinect for the XBox 360. AMAZING!!! A HUGE thanks to Justin and Nicole for the GameStop gift card at Christmas that made it possible for us to purchase the Kinect. One workout in and I'm HOOKED! Can't wait to do the next one (although my thighs are slightly protesting...lol).

Tomorrow, in addition to my first weigh in, I have an appointment to be measured, test my bmi, and take my "before" picture. While the numbers may frighten me intially, I am so excited to know my starting point and get started again!

Life as I know may change initially, and it may be tough to fully embrace everything in the beginning, but I am ready to takes years, pounds, and inches off my body!

Oh! What have I done?!?!?

Oh holy heck! I gave in to the curiosity tonight and gave myself a sneak peak of what the scale may say on Thursday night. All I can say is I am truly disgusted with myself. I can't believe what a few months of not caring and flat out giving up on yourself can really do to your body.


I will tell you this - it's a HUGE eye-opener. Thursday and my first step on that scale can't get here fast enough! I am excited to learn about the new program that Weight Watchers is featuring this year.


As it was, today I was already giving thought to things I am looking forward to stocking up on again and eating. I have also thought about things I will be seriously cutting back on. I'm ready to start cooking again and testing out recipes that I can share with my friends that are delicious and healthy options.


I am also ready to start sweating again - DAILY!! I miss the feeling of satisfaction of a good walk on the treadmill and the way my body feels after.


I am ready to start saying NO! To have the courage to stand up for ME and MY HEALTH and MY CHOICES. No one else will do it for me!


All I ask of YOU is one simple favor - please NEVER take offense if I decline your tasty treat - it's not YOU, it's ME!