Here we go again, and again, and again....

Phew. Um, Okay. We moved, we're settled. It's been 3 months and I finally decided to contact a gym to check it out. I'm glad I made that step because I was getting so lazy, and it was affecting my health. Just sitting around all day, eating, sleeping, and putting on weight. I swear my joints were getting stiff from lack of exercise. I never thought I would feel this way. I feel like crap. Starting to get moody. So, once I start exercising I KNOW I'll feel better. I'll look better, and I'll be happier. I'll keep y'all posted on how things are going. Someone just commented they wanted to get down to their pre-baby weight and I said I wanted to get down to when I was 9 months pregnant. Not good. Here we go again...

This ain't easy folks

Struggling here. And still trying to figure out what's going to work for me. As you get older it's certainly harder to lose weight, so all you younguns out there, take care of yourselves early on, continue and maintain your healthy lifestyle. I hate to keep giving excuses, so I won't. We are moving next week, and there's a gym close by. I'll join because one thing I do know about me, I have to 'go' someplace to get the exercise. The free stuff just doesn't work, like walking, or doing it at home. Strange, but true. At least for me. Oh, fad diets don't work either. I have to keep telling myself, lifestyle change. So, if your struggling out there too, don't give up. Find what works for you, and we'll continue this journey together...

Did ya know? A through Z

a: apples~are more efficient than coffee at keeping people awake in the morning.
b: berries~the smaller the size of a berry, the sweeter its taste.
c: cancer~up to 50 percent of all cancers may be linked to diet. Reduce the amount of fat in your diet.
d: diet soda~has not been proven to aid in weight loss. In fact, it actually increases hunger.
e: enzymes~watermelon and cucumbers supply valuable enzymes to a dogs system, once introduced, they'll love it!
f: formaldehyde~this chemical is what the artificial sweetener, aspartame, breaks down into after being eaten.
g: bubble gum~the flavor of bubble gum comes from the fusion of vanilla, wintergreen and “cassia,” a form of cinnamon.
h: honey~there is evidence that honey is the only food that cannot spoil.
i: iceberg lettuce~is 90 percent water, and therefore, of negligible nutrient value.
j: jump rope~can burn up to 1000 calories per hour, making it one of the most efficient workouts possible.
k: kwashiorkor~disease linked to inadequate protein consumption (virtually no cases in the united states)
l: laxatives~for weight control is a myth.By the time laxatives act on the large intestine, most foods and calories have already been absorbed by the small intestine.
m: mushrooms~briefly exposing white mushrooms to sunlight greatly increases their vitamin D content.
n: nuts~the shell of cashew nuts are poisonous and contain urushiol.
o: oats~95 percentage of oats grown in United States are eaten by livestock.
p: popcorn~has been around for 6,000 years.
q: quince~a fruit resembling a pear low in saturated fats, cholesterol and sodium, a sure way to weight loss.
r: rennet~a common substance used to curdle milk and make cheese, is taken from the inner lining of the fourth stomach of a calf.
s: sugar~refined,is the only food known that provides calories but no nutrition. About 100 pounds of sugar are eaten per person each year in America. .
t: tea~in order for green tea to have a therapeutic effect, you must consume 4-5 cups daily.
u: u.s trees~disappears every 8 seconds, 1 acre of trees are spared per year by each person who switches to a pure vegetarian diet.
v: vitamin c~most animals can produce their own vitamin C with the exception of fish, primates (including humans) and guinea pigs.
w: woodpecker~in ancient Rome it was considered a sin to eat the flesh of a woodpecker.
x: xanthareel~yellow eel formerly used in medicinal foods.
y: yams~are a good source of potassium, a mineral that helps to control blood pressure.
z: zucchini~archaeologists have traced their origins to Mexico, and remember, most of the nutrients are in the skin.

...when pigs fly.

Okay, I shall not wait for that. After another long vacation I have now totally gained all of my (hard work) weight that I lost BACK. Arggh. Nobodies fault but my own. We ate out everyday and I loved it. I didn't exercise and hardly drank any water. Sheesh, I'm killing myself, literally. It wasn't until I saw the pictures today and I realized, oh my~I really did gain weight. Sooooo I decided to make a new weight loss ticker. Hopefully that will help me to get motivated once again. Like I said before, it's going to have to be a lifestyle change. I saw one of my sisters whilst I was away. We were probably about the same size tho she's a bit shorter. She lost so much weight I could hardly believe it. She said she didn't fast, have any operations nor did she exercise. Here is how she did it.
--ate the recommended servings listed on boxes/bags.
--no limits on vegetables.
--ate pretty much anything she wanted but cooked in smaller portions and only filled up a 'larger' saucer.
--didn't eat seconds.
That's it. And she looks great. I mean seriously she had to of lost over 100 pounds.
Her daughter lost a lot of weight too. I'm so proud of them.
I'm tired of huffing and puffing, I used to be in good shape! I'll feel better, oh how I remember, and I'll definately look better. Motivation, motivation. My steps may stumble, but I'm going to continue to go forward...

...what goes in must come out...

...well here I am, fat and sassy. Yes, I've gained a couple of pounds back and that's rather depressing. But, I walked 3 days last week for quite a few miles each day so at least I'm getting some exercise. Each of those days had me at the bottom of a gazillion stairs as you know San Francisco has plenty of those! So, I did get some cardio out of the deal! Plus our usually cold and foggy summer has turned out to be sunny and warm so the walks have been quite picturesque and beautiful. I also wanted to comment on something my doctor recommended...psyllium husk. It is pure natural fiber. I haven't tried it yet, it's been sitting on my counter for two weeks. After reading up on it, it kinda scares me, but I think I'm just being chicken (ahem)...it swells when taken so you have to drink ALOT of water before and after. But, it will cleanse the whole colon. The doctor said pointing to my pouch, 'that little puffy area there will go away completely after taking it'. Hmmmmm I certainly like that idea, and cleansing the ol colon. Some more good factors of taking this stuff are:
-aids in weight loss <--yippeee
-maintains healthy cholesterol & blood pressure levels
-treats yeast infections and hemorrhoids
-pushes out mucoid plaque <---totally gross..look it up.
Problem is, I'm afraid this stuff will get stuck in my throat. Sounds stupid, but someone reviewed it saying their husband poured it down the sink and it clogged.
I will take it, and I will review it for you, just not tonight. I'm not (ahem) ready.