This week: down 4.0
Total so far: down 23.5
YAY! I am at my lowest weight since starting WW in July! I gained 3.5 pounds over the last 2 months, so I lost that plus another half pound all in one week! I guess my body likes the new program!
I will have to work really hard to maintain while on the trip, but if I gain a pound or two, I am okay with that. I will start fresh when I get back. I`ll still be careful while I`m away and eat lots of fresh fruit and get lots of activity!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Crazy last few days!
As most of you know, my grandmother (Oma) had a stroke on Saturday. So, it has been a hellish few days. Thankfully, she is recovering well. She`ll likely need to be in the hospital for another couple of weeks.
So, that certainly puts a damper on the trip to Florida. Since the rental house is paid for and we can`t get a refund this close to the time, my mom is insisting that the rest of us (me, Carlos, Julie, and nej) still go. Since Oma is stable, I think she would want the rest of us to still go and enjoy ourselves. My mom wants us to come back all refreshed since she`ll need lots of help when Oma comes home.
With Oma`s dementia, she won`t even realize she`s spending Christmas in the hospital or that I will be gone for 2 weeks. We`ll have a little Christmas celebration once she gets home.
What a crazy few days! I am so thankful she is doing so well! And I`m thankful this didn`t happen while we were on our way to or in Florida as Oma was going to be coming with us!
So, that certainly puts a damper on the trip to Florida. Since the rental house is paid for and we can`t get a refund this close to the time, my mom is insisting that the rest of us (me, Carlos, Julie, and nej) still go. Since Oma is stable, I think she would want the rest of us to still go and enjoy ourselves. My mom wants us to come back all refreshed since she`ll need lots of help when Oma comes home.
With Oma`s dementia, she won`t even realize she`s spending Christmas in the hospital or that I will be gone for 2 weeks. We`ll have a little Christmas celebration once she gets home.
What a crazy few days! I am so thankful she is doing so well! And I`m thankful this didn`t happen while we were on our way to or in Florida as Oma was going to be coming with us!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
New program = new start
This past week, WW unveiled the 2011 program which is very different from the current program. It now takes into account the carbs and protein of different foods, so that's cool. Also, the best part is: all fruit is now 0 points! YAY! So, mom and I have both been maintaining for the last almost 2 months, so now with this new program comes new motivation to get the weight loss train going again!
Of course, we are leaving for Florida for 2 weeks at Christmas, so keeping on track with WW will be difficult. I'm just going to try my best, eat lots of fruits and veggies, and walk lots!
I am loving my Wii Fit! I have earned 15 activity points this week so far (so between Saturday and Wednesday) - not too bad if you ask me! That should help kick start my weight loss as well!
Julie is now 22 months old - I can't believe it! She is going to be a cow in the nativity play at our church on Sunday - can't wait! She is going to be the most adorable cow ever ;)
Of course, we are leaving for Florida for 2 weeks at Christmas, so keeping on track with WW will be difficult. I'm just going to try my best, eat lots of fruits and veggies, and walk lots!
I am loving my Wii Fit! I have earned 15 activity points this week so far (so between Saturday and Wednesday) - not too bad if you ask me! That should help kick start my weight loss as well!
Julie is now 22 months old - I can't believe it! She is going to be a cow in the nativity play at our church on Sunday - can't wait! She is going to be the most adorable cow ever ;)
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Update from a 30 year old
As far as my weight loss, I have been staying the same in the last couple of weeks - actually, I gained a pound and then lost it again. So, I am still at a total of 21.5 pounds lost. I have really lost my motivation in the last month - I guess I was happy with my 21+ pound loss and relaxed a bit in my efforts.
And, today is my birthday, so this weekend has been filled with celebrations and special treats. But, starting tomorrow, I am back on track!
My hubby bought me a Wii for my birthday, including a Wii Fit Plus, so I am hoping that will give me the kick in the butt I need to up my fitness. I already tried it out and did some fun games and burned 90 calories just in 20 minutes of playing around on it! I think it's going to be lots of fun!
So, today, I turned 30 years old. It hasn't really sunk it yet that I am no longer in my twenties... I really enjoyed my twenties - a lot happened in a decade! Didn't start out so good (with a broken engagement when I was 20), but once I got through that, things just got better and better. You ladies were a big part of that! Meeting Carlos when I was 25 was also a turning point in my life. Becoming a mom when I was 28 was the most proud moment of my life and one which I will never forget. I can only hope my thirties are as good as my twenties were!
Our trip to Florida is less than 4 weeks away now - yay! I am so looking forward to the 2 weeks off work and fun times with my family and nej!
And, today is my birthday, so this weekend has been filled with celebrations and special treats. But, starting tomorrow, I am back on track!
My hubby bought me a Wii for my birthday, including a Wii Fit Plus, so I am hoping that will give me the kick in the butt I need to up my fitness. I already tried it out and did some fun games and burned 90 calories just in 20 minutes of playing around on it! I think it's going to be lots of fun!
So, today, I turned 30 years old. It hasn't really sunk it yet that I am no longer in my twenties... I really enjoyed my twenties - a lot happened in a decade! Didn't start out so good (with a broken engagement when I was 20), but once I got through that, things just got better and better. You ladies were a big part of that! Meeting Carlos when I was 25 was also a turning point in my life. Becoming a mom when I was 28 was the most proud moment of my life and one which I will never forget. I can only hope my thirties are as good as my twenties were!
Our trip to Florida is less than 4 weeks away now - yay! I am so looking forward to the 2 weeks off work and fun times with my family and nej!
Sunday, November 07, 2010
WW Update
This week: up 1.5 pounds
Total so far: down 21.5 pounds
Oops. I had a bad week. I didn't track this week, so I'm sure that's part of the reason for the gain. So, I'm starting fresh this week and getting back to tracking. So, I'm not letting this get to me. I'll keep going and I'm sure I'll lose again next week.
Total so far: down 21.5 pounds
Oops. I had a bad week. I didn't track this week, so I'm sure that's part of the reason for the gain. So, I'm starting fresh this week and getting back to tracking. So, I'm not letting this get to me. I'll keep going and I'm sure I'll lose again next week.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
WW Update
This week: down 1.5 pounds
Total so far: down 23 pounds
I'm glad I lost the 0.5 I gained last week plus another pound! And I was away for the weekend, so I am quite pleased with my results this week.
Total so far: down 23 pounds
I'm glad I lost the 0.5 I gained last week plus another pound! And I was away for the weekend, so I am quite pleased with my results this week.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
WW Update
This week: up 0.5 pounds
Total so far: down 21.5 pounds
I had to weigh in early again this week since I will be out of town all weekend in Ottawa visiting Eva - yay!
For the first time since I started WW 3.5 months ago, I gained a little bit this week. No big deal. I have a feeling it was the McDonald's yesterday. I didn't get home last night until 7:15pm and I thought that Carlos was going to have supper all ready when I got home, but turns out he had to work until 7:30pm last night. At that point, I was too hungry to make anything, so I asked him to pick up subs on his way home. He understood that as pick up "something" on the way home, so he showed up with McDonalds instead. At almost 8:00pm, I couldn't say no, especially since it was right in front of me! So, that's probably the 0.5 pound gain right there. I'm not worried, I'll start fresh again today.
Total so far: down 21.5 pounds
I had to weigh in early again this week since I will be out of town all weekend in Ottawa visiting Eva - yay!
For the first time since I started WW 3.5 months ago, I gained a little bit this week. No big deal. I have a feeling it was the McDonald's yesterday. I didn't get home last night until 7:15pm and I thought that Carlos was going to have supper all ready when I got home, but turns out he had to work until 7:30pm last night. At that point, I was too hungry to make anything, so I asked him to pick up subs on his way home. He understood that as pick up "something" on the way home, so he showed up with McDonalds instead. At almost 8:00pm, I couldn't say no, especially since it was right in front of me! So, that's probably the 0.5 pound gain right there. I'm not worried, I'll start fresh again today.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
WW Update
I know it's a few days early, but I went to weigh in this morning instead of Saturday since I'm busy on Saturday and won't be able to go to WW for my regular meeting.
This week: down 0.5 pounds
Total so far: down 22 pounds
YAY! I was going into this weigh-in expecting to gain because of the back to back big family meals on the weekend, but I managed to lose a half a pound. I am so pleased! Must have been the fact that I was really good yesterday to try to counteract some of the weekend :)
This week: down 0.5 pounds
Total so far: down 22 pounds
YAY! I was going into this weigh-in expecting to gain because of the back to back big family meals on the weekend, but I managed to lose a half a pound. I am so pleased! Must have been the fact that I was really good yesterday to try to counteract some of the weekend :)
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Update on my aunt
I emailed my uncle for an update on my aunt. Turns out Oma had the details incorrect. Annette has melanoma, so not in the eye at all. She is not in the hospital; she just had a day surgery to remove something on her leg to go for testing. Now we’re just waiting to get the results and then we’ll know what treatment she’ll need. I’m glad I asked because it sounds like it’s not as serious as what Oma said!
Saturday, October 09, 2010
WW Update
This week: down 0.5 pounds
Total so far: down 21.5 pounds
Not bad considering the week I had. This next weigh-in might not be pretty given the back to back turkey dinners I have this weekend! I'll do my best to stay on track and try to get some exercise in too.
Total so far: down 21.5 pounds
Not bad considering the week I had. This next weigh-in might not be pretty given the back to back turkey dinners I have this weekend! I'll do my best to stay on track and try to get some exercise in too.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Sad news
Oma got a call from my uncle yesterday - first time he's talked to her since the beginning of July. Turns out my aunt is in the hospital in Toronto and she has just been diagnosed with cancer. All we know is it is some type of cancer of the eye - the same type that my Opa died of 17 years ago. Of course, Oma is quite upset and keeps asking my mom for details, but my mom doesn't know anything because all the information we have received has been from Oma. Doesn't he know giving a woman with dementia details is useless because she doesn't remember things from 30 seconds ago?!?!
So, my mom emailed my cousin to try to get some info. Needless to say, we are all pretty worried! Makes it worse that we don't know any details!
So, my mom emailed my cousin to try to get some info. Needless to say, we are all pretty worried! Makes it worse that we don't know any details!
Sunday, October 03, 2010
WW Update
This week: down 1.5 pounds
Total so far: down 21 pounds
YAY! This week, both my mom and I got our 10% award - we have each lost 10% of our starting weight. I thought it was funny that we both reached it in the same week - haha!
As of tomorrow, I will officially be a full-time (more than 30 hours per week) employee again. I am adding Monday mornings to my current schedule of all day on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. That will bring me up to 31 hours per week. Which means I'll get the health benefits for free again - yay!
I had a great weekend. Yesterday, I was a vendor at a Girls Day Out event, so that went well. Today, we had church in the morning and then we had some portraits taken with Julie. Our annual family portraits - they turned out really well! We had them done at Walmart this time and now I know that next time I'll go back to Sears. I wasn't overly impressed with Walmart, but live and learn! Here is one of my favourites:
Total so far: down 21 pounds
YAY! This week, both my mom and I got our 10% award - we have each lost 10% of our starting weight. I thought it was funny that we both reached it in the same week - haha!
As of tomorrow, I will officially be a full-time (more than 30 hours per week) employee again. I am adding Monday mornings to my current schedule of all day on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. That will bring me up to 31 hours per week. Which means I'll get the health benefits for free again - yay!
I had a great weekend. Yesterday, I was a vendor at a Girls Day Out event, so that went well. Today, we had church in the morning and then we had some portraits taken with Julie. Our annual family portraits - they turned out really well! We had them done at Walmart this time and now I know that next time I'll go back to Sears. I wasn't overly impressed with Walmart, but live and learn! Here is one of my favourites:

Saturday, September 25, 2010
WW Update
This week: down 1.5 pounds
Total so far: down 19.5 pounds
Another good week! YAY! I am just a hair away from getting to 20 pounds lost. And I only have another 17.5 pounds to go to reach my pre-pregnancy weight. I would like to lose more than that though, that's just the minimum that I want to lose by next summer.
I am going to take my measurements again today since I've been on WW for 3 months now. Gotta see how many inches have been lost! I am swimming in my pants, so that is a good sign! Makes it hard though since I don't want to buy more pants since I still have more to lose. Although H&M is opening here in October, so I may have to buy a couple of pairs of pants there in the meantime.
Total so far: down 19.5 pounds
Another good week! YAY! I am just a hair away from getting to 20 pounds lost. And I only have another 17.5 pounds to go to reach my pre-pregnancy weight. I would like to lose more than that though, that's just the minimum that I want to lose by next summer.
I am going to take my measurements again today since I've been on WW for 3 months now. Gotta see how many inches have been lost! I am swimming in my pants, so that is a good sign! Makes it hard though since I don't want to buy more pants since I still have more to lose. Although H&M is opening here in October, so I may have to buy a couple of pairs of pants there in the meantime.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
WW Update
This week: down 2.0 pounds
Total so far: down 18 pounds
WOW! I am so happy with the progress I've been making. 18 pounds in less than 3 months - yay! I didn't think I had a very good week in terms of eating, so the extra exercise must be making a difference!
Total so far: down 18 pounds
WOW! I am so happy with the progress I've been making. 18 pounds in less than 3 months - yay! I didn't think I had a very good week in terms of eating, so the extra exercise must be making a difference!
Monday, September 13, 2010
WW Update
This week: down 1 pound
Total so far: down 16 pounds
Yay! I really wasn't expecting to lose any weight this week given all the meals out last week. But, all the walking must be making a difference and I was able to lose another pound! 16 pounds in 12 weeks is awesome; I am so pleased! I am hoping to lose another 10 pounds by the trip to Florida after Christmas - 10 pounds in 15 weeks is doable I think.
I had a great time at Eva's wedding on Saturday. It was beautiful! It was fun to catch up with the gang again.
Total so far: down 16 pounds
Yay! I really wasn't expecting to lose any weight this week given all the meals out last week. But, all the walking must be making a difference and I was able to lose another pound! 16 pounds in 12 weeks is awesome; I am so pleased! I am hoping to lose another 10 pounds by the trip to Florida after Christmas - 10 pounds in 15 weeks is doable I think.
I had a great time at Eva's wedding on Saturday. It was beautiful! It was fun to catch up with the gang again.
Saturday, September 04, 2010
WW Update
This week: down 1 pound
Total so far: down 15 pounds
Yay! I made it to 15 pounds lost! Not bad for 10 weeks. And I did this during the summer when social engagements are at a maximum. The next 2 weeks will be rough because I have a bunch of special things coming up - including my 3rd anniversary and a wedding to go to, plus a couple of other meals out. I will be okay with just staying the same for the next 2 weeks... we'll see how this goes!
Total so far: down 15 pounds
Yay! I made it to 15 pounds lost! Not bad for 10 weeks. And I did this during the summer when social engagements are at a maximum. The next 2 weeks will be rough because I have a bunch of special things coming up - including my 3rd anniversary and a wedding to go to, plus a couple of other meals out. I will be okay with just staying the same for the next 2 weeks... we'll see how this goes!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
WW Update
This week: down 2.5 lbs
Total so far: down 14 lbs
Yay! I had a really good week and I am so glad that the scale showed it! I am really close to getting my 3rd 5-pound star! Walking Roxi for a half hour per day is certainly helping with my weight loss efforts I'm sure.
We went to Wendy's tonight for supper and where I normally would have gotten a spicy chicken sandwich and fries, I chose a grilled chicken sandwich and a baked potato instead. It was super yummy! I probably enjoyed it just as much and it was WAY less points. So, next time we have a hankering for fast food, I know I can get that and not feel guilty about it.
In other news, we are moving offices in October. To a building that is being completely renovated for us. It is a 4 minute drive from home - awesome (right now, I am a 15-20 minute drive from work). The other reason I am super excited about the move is I will get my own office again - woohoo! I had my own office before I went on mat leave, but while I was away, they hired a senior PM, so he got my office. Well, in the new building, there are more single offices than we currently have, so I will be getting my own office again. I am so excited!
We had a good weekend. On Saturday, we spent 2 hours cleaning the living room/dining room and kitchen. It needed it badly! It looks so much better now! Then we went for a swim at my parents house. Today, we went to visit Carlos' sister and nephew, so that was nice. We took Roxi along too :)
Total so far: down 14 lbs
Yay! I had a really good week and I am so glad that the scale showed it! I am really close to getting my 3rd 5-pound star! Walking Roxi for a half hour per day is certainly helping with my weight loss efforts I'm sure.
We went to Wendy's tonight for supper and where I normally would have gotten a spicy chicken sandwich and fries, I chose a grilled chicken sandwich and a baked potato instead. It was super yummy! I probably enjoyed it just as much and it was WAY less points. So, next time we have a hankering for fast food, I know I can get that and not feel guilty about it.
In other news, we are moving offices in October. To a building that is being completely renovated for us. It is a 4 minute drive from home - awesome (right now, I am a 15-20 minute drive from work). The other reason I am super excited about the move is I will get my own office again - woohoo! I had my own office before I went on mat leave, but while I was away, they hired a senior PM, so he got my office. Well, in the new building, there are more single offices than we currently have, so I will be getting my own office again. I am so excited!
We had a good weekend. On Saturday, we spent 2 hours cleaning the living room/dining room and kitchen. It needed it badly! It looks so much better now! Then we went for a swim at my parents house. Today, we went to visit Carlos' sister and nephew, so that was nice. We took Roxi along too :)
Monday, August 23, 2010
WW Update
This week: same
Total so far: down 11.5 pounds
I totally deserve to stay the same this week since I was at the cottage on the weekend and then had 2 meals out on Monday and Tuesday. So, I am okay with staying the same this past week. This week, I'm kickin it into high gear so that I'll see a loss at my next weigh-in!
In other news - we got a puppy yesterday! Her name is Roxi and she's adorable! We have been thinking about getting a puppy for a few months, but were originally planning to wait until the spring. Well, I just fell in love with this precious ball of fur that we decided to get a puppy a few months earlier than planned. She has such a sweet and gentle nature. She's a morkie, so a cross between a maltese and a yorkie. She'll stay small, likely less than 10 pounds. Perfect little dog to take for walks with Julie and hang out at the cottage!
Total so far: down 11.5 pounds
I totally deserve to stay the same this week since I was at the cottage on the weekend and then had 2 meals out on Monday and Tuesday. So, I am okay with staying the same this past week. This week, I'm kickin it into high gear so that I'll see a loss at my next weigh-in!
In other news - we got a puppy yesterday! Her name is Roxi and she's adorable! We have been thinking about getting a puppy for a few months, but were originally planning to wait until the spring. Well, I just fell in love with this precious ball of fur that we decided to get a puppy a few months earlier than planned. She has such a sweet and gentle nature. She's a morkie, so a cross between a maltese and a yorkie. She'll stay small, likely less than 10 pounds. Perfect little dog to take for walks with Julie and hang out at the cottage!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Week 7
This week: down 2 lbs
So far: down 11.5 lbs
YAY! This week I got both my 10-pound star and I met my 5% weight lost! I am so proud of myself! My normal weigh-in day is Saturdays, but I had to weigh-in a day early this week since tomorrow I am doing a tradeshow all day. Then it's off to the cottage tomorrow night for the rest of the weekend!
So far: down 11.5 lbs
YAY! This week I got both my 10-pound star and I met my 5% weight lost! I am so proud of myself! My normal weigh-in day is Saturdays, but I had to weigh-in a day early this week since tomorrow I am doing a tradeshow all day. Then it's off to the cottage tomorrow night for the rest of the weekend!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Julie's 18 months stats
Julie had her 18 month appointment on Monday. She must have remembered all the needles she has received there, because as soon as we went into the doctor's office, she started screaming and wouldn't stop! But, she is in perfect health and has grown quite a bit in length! She is now 34 inches long, which puts her at the 95th percentile for length for her age. She hasn't put on much weight though, she is still between 22 and 23 pounds, which puts her at about the 25th percentile for weight for her age. She is walking up a storm now and says about 8 to 10 words, so she's right on track.
The doctor will order another ekg for Julie sometime within the next couple of months just to make sure that the small hole in her heart wall has closed. She couldn't hear a murmur anymore, so it has most likely closed, but she'll want an ekg just to be sure. I'm not looking forward to that since getting an 18 month old to sit still for an hour while being poked and prodded will be no easy task!
The doctor will order another ekg for Julie sometime within the next couple of months just to make sure that the small hole in her heart wall has closed. She couldn't hear a murmur anymore, so it has most likely closed, but she'll want an ekg just to be sure. I'm not looking forward to that since getting an 18 month old to sit still for an hour while being poked and prodded will be no easy task!
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Week 6
This week: down 1.5 lbs
Total so far: down 9.5 lbs
Yay! I am just a hair away from getting my 5% lost, which is my first goal! I should get it next week, which would be great! I think I did well this week considering I was at the cottage for 3 days. I was really good for the rest of the week, and it paid off!
My mom and I took Julie for a 90 minute walk this afternoon, so I earned 4 activity points for today - good thing I did because we're having steak tonight!
Julie is 18 months old today - I can't believe how fast the time has gone! She's going to the doctor on Monday for her 18 month check-up, so I will post her latest measurements after that. She's walking up a storm now and says about 5 or 6 words.
Total so far: down 9.5 lbs
Yay! I am just a hair away from getting my 5% lost, which is my first goal! I should get it next week, which would be great! I think I did well this week considering I was at the cottage for 3 days. I was really good for the rest of the week, and it paid off!
My mom and I took Julie for a 90 minute walk this afternoon, so I earned 4 activity points for today - good thing I did because we're having steak tonight!
Julie is 18 months old today - I can't believe how fast the time has gone! She's going to the doctor on Monday for her 18 month check-up, so I will post her latest measurements after that. She's walking up a storm now and says about 5 or 6 words.
Monday, August 02, 2010
Week 5
This week: no change
Total so far: down 8 pounds
I went in to my weigh-in on Saturday morning thinking that I'd be happy with staying the same this week since I had an 'unknown' day on Friday with lunch and supper out with my work function. So, I am fine with staying the same.
This past weekend, I was at the cottage all weekend, but I think I did okay in terms of points, so as long as I stay on plan for the rest of this week, I should be okay for Saturday's weigh in.
I enjoyed my weekend with lj, nej, Carlos, and Julie! We went to the cottage and went to the Bancroft Gemboree on Sunday, which was fun. We had nice weather and it just started to rain as we were leaving today, so that was perfect. The weekend went by way too fast, now it's back to work tomorrow... boo.
Total so far: down 8 pounds
I went in to my weigh-in on Saturday morning thinking that I'd be happy with staying the same this week since I had an 'unknown' day on Friday with lunch and supper out with my work function. So, I am fine with staying the same.
This past weekend, I was at the cottage all weekend, but I think I did okay in terms of points, so as long as I stay on plan for the rest of this week, I should be okay for Saturday's weigh in.
I enjoyed my weekend with lj, nej, Carlos, and Julie! We went to the cottage and went to the Bancroft Gemboree on Sunday, which was fun. We had nice weather and it just started to rain as we were leaving today, so that was perfect. The weekend went by way too fast, now it's back to work tomorrow... boo.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Week 4
This week: down 1.5 lbs
Total: down 8 lbs
I had a good week and the scale showed it! I have been back on WW for a month now, and I am down 8 pounds, and I am thrilled with that. This coming week, I have a work function on Friday that includes lunch and dinner, so I'm going to save all my extra 35 points for Friday. Then, next weekend, I'll be at the cottage with nej and lj, but luckily my points reset on Saturday, so I'll use my extra 35 points for that week on the weekend.
Total: down 8 lbs
I had a good week and the scale showed it! I have been back on WW for a month now, and I am down 8 pounds, and I am thrilled with that. This coming week, I have a work function on Friday that includes lunch and dinner, so I'm going to save all my extra 35 points for Friday. Then, next weekend, I'll be at the cottage with nej and lj, but luckily my points reset on Saturday, so I'll use my extra 35 points for that week on the weekend.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Julie is WALKING!
Julie took her first steps on Sunday afternoon. It was just a special moment, and I am so glad she decided to take her first steps when both Carlos and I were right there! Good timing! I would have been so sad if I had missed it!
We bought her some mega blocks (lego for babies) and were building a tower. I stood Julie up a few feet away, and she walked right to the tower! She did this several times in a row. I right away called my mom, and came right down with my dad and Oma to witness it first hand. We got out the video camera and took some video as well as a few pictures of this momentus occasion.
She is so adorable. The look on her face when she realized she was walking on her own was priceless. She was SO PROUD!!!
We bought her some mega blocks (lego for babies) and were building a tower. I stood Julie up a few feet away, and she walked right to the tower! She did this several times in a row. I right away called my mom, and came right down with my dad and Oma to witness it first hand. We got out the video camera and took some video as well as a few pictures of this momentus occasion.
She is so adorable. The look on her face when she realized she was walking on her own was priceless. She was SO PROUD!!!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Week 3
This week: down 0.5 lbs
Total: down 6.5 lbs
Another slow week in terms of weight loss. My normal weigh-in is on Saturday mornings, but this Saturday I have my next CropDay, so I won't be able to weigh-in, so I decided to weigh-in this morning, so it has only been 5 days since my last weigh-in. I lost a half a pound, so I am trying to focus on the total weight lost (6.5 pounds - yay) instead of the weekly loss since I feel that me level of effort in the last 2 weeks deserves more than a half pound lost each week. Could be the fact that I'm a nursing mom, maybe that's throwing everything out of whack. Who knows. I still have 25 of my extra points left for the rest of this week, so I doubt I will use them all.
Total: down 6.5 lbs
Another slow week in terms of weight loss. My normal weigh-in is on Saturday mornings, but this Saturday I have my next CropDay, so I won't be able to weigh-in, so I decided to weigh-in this morning, so it has only been 5 days since my last weigh-in. I lost a half a pound, so I am trying to focus on the total weight lost (6.5 pounds - yay) instead of the weekly loss since I feel that me level of effort in the last 2 weeks deserves more than a half pound lost each week. Could be the fact that I'm a nursing mom, maybe that's throwing everything out of whack. Who knows. I still have 25 of my extra points left for the rest of this week, so I doubt I will use them all.
Friday, July 09, 2010
Week 2
This week: down 0.5 pounds
Total weight loss: 6 pounds
I'm a little baffled at how in my first week, I went over on my points and lost 5.5 pounds, and this week, I have 20 of my extra points left and I only lost 0.5 pounds. Who knows, could be water retention due to the heat wave. Could be salt. I'm not going to worry about it, at least I'm still heading in the right direction!
Total weight loss: 6 pounds
I'm a little baffled at how in my first week, I went over on my points and lost 5.5 pounds, and this week, I have 20 of my extra points left and I only lost 0.5 pounds. Who knows, could be water retention due to the heat wave. Could be salt. I'm not going to worry about it, at least I'm still heading in the right direction!
Monday, July 05, 2010
Week 1
This week: down 5.5 pounds!!!
I got my first 5 pound star for my very first week! I am so proud of myself! And the week I had consisted of going to a buffet, eating at my in-laws (where food is a plenty!), and a potluck with friends. So, I think I did amazingly well!!!
I set a goal to lose 10 pounds by mid-August and I'm already half way there!
I got my first 5 pound star for my very first week! I am so proud of myself! And the week I had consisted of going to a buffet, eating at my in-laws (where food is a plenty!), and a potluck with friends. So, I think I did amazingly well!!!
I set a goal to lose 10 pounds by mid-August and I'm already half way there!
Monday, June 28, 2010
It has been awhile...
Does anyone even check this anymore?!?!? I really want to start blogging again, so I hope I can keep this going again.
Things are going well right now with me. I am looking forward to some upcoming vacation, I only have 1 workday left and then I'm off for almost 2 weeks - yay! My first vacation since starting work again back in January. And it will be my only vacation until our trip in December. So, I'm going to make the most of it!
My mom and I started back at Weight Watchers this past weekend. I need to make a change, and I really need the accountability of knowing that I have to go there to weigh in every week.
I really want to lose a significant amount of weight (up to 50 pounds) before I get pregnant again. So, that gives me about a year probably, so here's hoping I can at least get down to the weight I was before I got pregnant with Julie!
My first couple of days back on WW have been a real eye opener. I have started measuring portions and I am shocked by how much I was really eating. I am guessing I was easily eating 40 or 50 points per day. No wonder I wasn't losing any weight! The good thing is I get more points per day than last time I was on WW since now I am a nursing mom, so I get an extra 5 points per day because of that.
Are any of you girls following WW? Have you had some success?
I am planning to post the results of my weekly weigh-in here and hopefully we can all encourage each other to reach our goals!
Things are going well right now with me. I am looking forward to some upcoming vacation, I only have 1 workday left and then I'm off for almost 2 weeks - yay! My first vacation since starting work again back in January. And it will be my only vacation until our trip in December. So, I'm going to make the most of it!
My mom and I started back at Weight Watchers this past weekend. I need to make a change, and I really need the accountability of knowing that I have to go there to weigh in every week.
I really want to lose a significant amount of weight (up to 50 pounds) before I get pregnant again. So, that gives me about a year probably, so here's hoping I can at least get down to the weight I was before I got pregnant with Julie!
My first couple of days back on WW have been a real eye opener. I have started measuring portions and I am shocked by how much I was really eating. I am guessing I was easily eating 40 or 50 points per day. No wonder I wasn't losing any weight! The good thing is I get more points per day than last time I was on WW since now I am a nursing mom, so I get an extra 5 points per day because of that.
Are any of you girls following WW? Have you had some success?
I am planning to post the results of my weekly weigh-in here and hopefully we can all encourage each other to reach our goals!
Monday, March 15, 2010
What a whirlwind couple of months!
It has been awhile since I've last posted. Things have been busy!
I am back at work now, 3 days a week. That seems to be working well; I am enjoying it. I am considering upping my hours slightly from 24 hours per week to 30 hours per week since then I would get free health benefits again (part time employees have to pay approx. $135/month for health benefits and it is free for full time employees). And I would have to work 30 hours per week to be considered full time. So, it would be worth working the extra 6 hours per week for that. And the extra money would be good too ;)
Things with my uncle have gotten a lot worse. Long story short, 2 months ago, he invited Oma out for coffee and took her to her lawyer instead. He somehow convinced her to change her will and power of attorney documents back to the way they were before she changed them last year. When we found the new papers at Oma's, we asked her about them and she said she never would have signed them since they didn't reflect her wishes. We couldn't understand how Oma's lawyer could go along with whatever my uncle wanted when he was supposed to represent Oma! Last year, she told her lawyer she didn't want her son to have access to any of her documents and that she wanted her daughter to be protected. Then, all of a sudden, he can take her to the lawyer and get everything changed back? After it took months last year to get it changed the first time?
So, we took Oma to a new lawyer the very next business day. She met with the new lawyer by herself on several occasions and what she told her new lawyer was the exact same as she has been telling mom and me over the last few years. So, the new lawyer drew up a new will and power of attorney documents and they were signed less than a week after the one was signed with my uncle.
The problem was, we couldn't relax knowing that my uncle could just pick her up and change it all back again. We didn't want to be in a situation where she could change her will every week. So, she decided to transfer her properties now (home and cottage) to the people who would be getting them in her will. This way, we don't have to worry about my uncle picking her up and convincing her to change her will since now she doesn't own any property. I am so relieved this is all done and we can finally relax. We know it's going to come to a law suit when my uncle finds out, but he won't have a case. Oma's new lawyer has known right from the beginning that this will likely come to a law suit, so she has been very meticulous about making sure that she met with Oma by herself on several occasions to make sure this is really what she wants.
So, after almost a year of this stress with my uncle, we can finally relax.
On to happier things...
Julie is 13 months old now - I can't believe it! She is so amazing. She's got 6 teeth, with 2 more coming in. She is pulling herself up on furniture, so I'm thinking it won't be long before she starts to walk!
Our kitchen renovation is almost done! It looks so awesome!
I am back at work now, 3 days a week. That seems to be working well; I am enjoying it. I am considering upping my hours slightly from 24 hours per week to 30 hours per week since then I would get free health benefits again (part time employees have to pay approx. $135/month for health benefits and it is free for full time employees). And I would have to work 30 hours per week to be considered full time. So, it would be worth working the extra 6 hours per week for that. And the extra money would be good too ;)
Things with my uncle have gotten a lot worse. Long story short, 2 months ago, he invited Oma out for coffee and took her to her lawyer instead. He somehow convinced her to change her will and power of attorney documents back to the way they were before she changed them last year. When we found the new papers at Oma's, we asked her about them and she said she never would have signed them since they didn't reflect her wishes. We couldn't understand how Oma's lawyer could go along with whatever my uncle wanted when he was supposed to represent Oma! Last year, she told her lawyer she didn't want her son to have access to any of her documents and that she wanted her daughter to be protected. Then, all of a sudden, he can take her to the lawyer and get everything changed back? After it took months last year to get it changed the first time?
So, we took Oma to a new lawyer the very next business day. She met with the new lawyer by herself on several occasions and what she told her new lawyer was the exact same as she has been telling mom and me over the last few years. So, the new lawyer drew up a new will and power of attorney documents and they were signed less than a week after the one was signed with my uncle.
The problem was, we couldn't relax knowing that my uncle could just pick her up and change it all back again. We didn't want to be in a situation where she could change her will every week. So, she decided to transfer her properties now (home and cottage) to the people who would be getting them in her will. This way, we don't have to worry about my uncle picking her up and convincing her to change her will since now she doesn't own any property. I am so relieved this is all done and we can finally relax. We know it's going to come to a law suit when my uncle finds out, but he won't have a case. Oma's new lawyer has known right from the beginning that this will likely come to a law suit, so she has been very meticulous about making sure that she met with Oma by herself on several occasions to make sure this is really what she wants.
So, after almost a year of this stress with my uncle, we can finally relax.
On to happier things...
Julie is 13 months old now - I can't believe it! She is so amazing. She's got 6 teeth, with 2 more coming in. She is pulling herself up on furniture, so I'm thinking it won't be long before she starts to walk!
Our kitchen renovation is almost done! It looks so awesome!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
A New Year
Hard to believe I've been keeping this blog for over 5 years now - wow! How much my life has changed since I started this blog!
This is my very last week of maternity leave. I go back to work on Tuesday. I am actually starting to get excited about going back to work, much to my surprise. I think it will be really good for me to get back into the working world. I am so happy that I'll be working 3 days a week instead of 5! I think it will be a bit of an adjustment at first, especially getting up at 6am so that I have time to feed Julie (probably twice) before I leave for work at 7:30am. After I leave, Carlos will be home for 2 hours each morning with Julie before he drops her off at my mom's on his way to work. Then she'll be at my mom's for 7 hours before I pick her up on my way home. Julie will be fine; it will be me that will have a rough time of it in the beginning I think.
I have been enjoying this week since it is my last week of my mat leave. Tomorrow, I am getting together with a friend, on Friday I am getting a massage, and on Saturday, I have a hot date with my hubby! Should be lots of fun!
This is my very last week of maternity leave. I go back to work on Tuesday. I am actually starting to get excited about going back to work, much to my surprise. I think it will be really good for me to get back into the working world. I am so happy that I'll be working 3 days a week instead of 5! I think it will be a bit of an adjustment at first, especially getting up at 6am so that I have time to feed Julie (probably twice) before I leave for work at 7:30am. After I leave, Carlos will be home for 2 hours each morning with Julie before he drops her off at my mom's on his way to work. Then she'll be at my mom's for 7 hours before I pick her up on my way home. Julie will be fine; it will be me that will have a rough time of it in the beginning I think.
I have been enjoying this week since it is my last week of my mat leave. Tomorrow, I am getting together with a friend, on Friday I am getting a massage, and on Saturday, I have a hot date with my hubby! Should be lots of fun!
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