Kristi's journey to a healthy lifestyle

[Kristi]

You are doing so great. I've been reading your posts and you are awesome!!! There are so many great people on here to learn and be encouraged from and you're one of them, so thank you for your dedication.

Natasha

Wow Natasha! Thanks so much for that! Means A LOT to me!!!!! I saw that you started a journal but haven't stopped in yet. I look forward to keeping up with your progress

OMG. You left me in the dust. HA! You are doing great. I can't wait to be where you are. If feels like it is just taking so long but I know I'll get there. Keep it up!

Thanks Englan! You are doing it, so don't worry. Sometimes I stay at the same weight for up to 2 weeks. It took me forever to get rid of that pesky 217! You did too, so be proud! We are doing it! And even if it takes a long time, at least we are not adding to our weight. Won't it be fun when we can say we are 1something?!?!

Just stopping by to say hello and sorry I'm not around much anymore Been trying to keep busy!

Danny, I miss seeing you around here, but keeping busy is always a good thing! How close are you to your goal? I'm sure you are almost there if not already finished!

Hey girlie! Sorry I have been MIA, but I'm back and more motivated than ever. Boy, let me tell you, though... skipping just a couple of days and I was back to my old bad gross yucky habits just as fast as nobody's business. And the thing was, I truly thought I was SO MOTIVATED! I didn't think anything could affect me. (And then it did...) So, for one thing, I know I am an emotional eater, and for another thing, I know that that is not the lifestyle I want to lead.

Ok, that's enough of that. I am so proud of you!!! You are an inspiration to me, cuz you have obviously been dealing with some bad stuff as well. 23 pounds down is just AWESOME!!! And now you are at 212 so I have some major catching up to do. I haven't even been on the scale in the last 2 weeks cuz I KNOW that I have gained. I can feel it in the way my clothes are fitting. But don't you worry... I will try my best to catch up and then we can begin our race to the skinny line again.

Have a great day!!!

Hey Stacy, I can totally relate to your slip up. That was me just not too long ago with the first hurricane. I thought I was a goner for sure. I'm glad I snapped out of it and I'm glad you did too! I always love reading your journal. Hope you had a good weekend! Time to get into the groove!! (I slacked a little this weekend...)

Kristi, You doing amazing, good job and keep it up!!

Thanks Karl! You are doing an amazing job as well. I was a little over zealous last night. I told myself, "Self, you need to beat Karl's record and bike for 30 miles..." And then on mile 7 I pooped out!!! I forgot that I haven't been biking regularly and that I can't just jump right back in and expect to pump out 30 miles! Ah well....I WILL do it though....eventually!

You Rock Kristi-San


Can tell you Ladies had a fantabulous nite out. I saw The Women Sunday am...didn't like it.

but I love this pic # 113 ..

How you 'be' today?

Heeey Tysha! I be's good, Girl! That picture is one of my favorites. Erik's face is halarious...I think he was trying to sing ABC's in the background!
We did have a blast on Friday. Too bad you didn't like the movie!! I thought it was cute, but it's def. not on my list that I would watch over and over. I could go without seeing it again. I think the last 10 minutes or so were my favorite. I was dying laughing at Debra Messing in labor! She was my favorite in the movie. She actually reminded me a lot of one of my friends that was with us that night! ...always pregnant...always popping out another one...scattered...haha So what didn't you like about the movie? (I love talking about movies!)

 

[englangrover]

Hey everyone! I am getting ready to hit the sack, but just wanted to say thanks for all the encouragement!! It really means a lot to me to have the support on here that I have and I hope that I can give the same. Y'all all really mean a lot to me!!!! I'll reply tomorrow when I get the chance.

My meals today were not all the great. I didn't count calories and did not plan anything out and so here's what I ate:

Breakfast: nada

Lunch: leftover meat pie, and garlic and onion string beans. I'd give the recipe except it's not exactly a healthy meal! (I did eat a small portion) 1 % milk

Dinner: Wheat bread with light pb and banana and butter on one side(i was at my inlaws and haven't had butter in about 3 months...it was a splurge!) A lot of grapes, 7 cheese cubes, 7 multi grain crackers. 2 % milk.

Exercise: 7 miles on the exercise bike (my MIL's) (23 minutes @ 17-27 mph)

I've been having too many of these days but you are right. As long as we are losing and not gaining, that's all that matters. And I'll tell you what....I cannot wait to say 1 something. That will be awesome!! Thanks for everything. Take care

 

[Kristi]

Day 77 9-15-08

I slept at my in-laws last night and went home after lunch. My day was higher calorie than usual. I was hungrier today...and I ate! I did workout...to ease my conscience!

(530)Breakfast: PB and banana sandwich on wheat bread. grapes, 5 multi grain crackers. 2 % milk

(510)Lunch: 2 tacos with ground meat, cheese, light sour cream, lettuce, tomato. I fixed them with mostly lettuce and tomato and a small portion of the rest of each ingredient, jello pudding snack, water

(870)Dinner: Kashi Mediterranean pizza, water with lemon.

Total Calories: 1910

Exercise:

10 miles on MIL's exercise bike (32 minutes @ 17-35 mph)
30 "girl" style push ups (without stopping)
20 minutes of walking
75 crunches(while my 22 month old son sat on my stomach and pretended I was a motorcycle....)
20 reps of "bench presses" with my 23 pound son! He had a blast!

It was kind of neat when I was lifting him and feeling the weight of exactly how much I have lost.

 

[Mamaz2ndbaby]

75 sit ups (while my 22 month old son sat on my stomach and pretended I was a motorcycle....)
20 reps of "bench presses" with my 23 pound son! He had a blast!

heeeheee, cute.

30 "girl" style push ups (without stopping)

Okay, will be loggin off in a few to see if I can even do 5-any style push ups. I'm such a punk. lol

Too bad you didn't like the movie!! I thought it was cute, but it's def. not on my list that I would watch over and over. I could go without seeing it again. I think the last 10 minutes or so were my favorite. I was dying laughing at Debra Messing in labor! She was my favorite in the movie. She actually reminded me a lot of one of my friends that was with us that night! ...always pregnant...always popping out another one...scattered...haha So what didn't you like about the movie? (I love talking about movies!)

I didn't like the acting nor the writing too tough. Thought it dragged in some parts...It would've been nice to see more drama between the curly haired chic and the mistress. Thought Jada Pinkett overacted. I do agree with you the labor scene was funny...the most enjoyable parts were at the end. Which made me feel better about paying my $5 to see it.

 

[Bellaryna]

Hey Kristi!
Glad you were able to get out with ladies. It's always fun and you never know exactly whats gonna come up.
I love your pics! I really liked the one where Erik was all cute in the back seat.
I think that you and I have the same passion for taking pics.
I am an absolute fool for taking 'em. I just love capturing a good moment.
In fact around here the kids call me "mama~razzi" 'cuz it is unusual that I wouldn't have the camera right there at all times! LOL

 

[thecabbie]

[Thanks Karl! You are doing an amazing job as well. I was a little over zealous last night. I told myself, "Self, you need to beat Karl's record and bike for 30 miles..." And then on mile 7 I pooped out!!! I forgot that I haven't been biking regularly and that I can't just jump right back in and expect to pump out 30 miles! Ah well....I WILL do it though....eventually!

I didn't do too amazingly well this week, even with the cycling on Saturday

My diet went to heck, and I gained this week.

BTW, don't push yourself to max out the mileage quickly, you'll only pay for it later. It has taken me over a month of regular riding to finally feel like I can do longer rides without discomfort.

Keep up the good work. I'm trying to make some dietary changes that will hopefully put me back on track...

 

[Kristi]

I've been having too many of these days but you are right. As long as we are losing and not gaining, that's all that matters. And I'll tell you what....I cannot wait to say 1 something. That will be awesome!! Thanks for everything. Take care

I hear ya and totally agree!

heeeheee, cute. Okay, will be loggin off in a few to see if I can even do 5-any style push ups. I'm such a punk. lol
I didn't like the acting nor the writing too tough. Thought it dragged in some parts...It would've been nice to see more drama between the curly haired chic and the mistress. Thought Jada Pinkett overacted. I do agree with you the labor scene was funny...the most enjoyable parts were at the end. Which made me feel better about paying my $5 to see it.

You're so right. I think that's why I was distracted by Meg Ryan's hair. That was more exciting than the dialog. I did laugh out loud a few times, which is kinda rare for me in the theater. (I have been know to sob though) However, it might have been because a lot of people were laughing out loud and that always seems to make it funnier than it really is. People have some cccrazy laughs and it was congagious! I loved the lady in front of me. She looked like she was on a rollercoaster ride with her hands in the air and flying forward and all. What a riot!

Hey Kristi!
Glad you were able to get out with ladies. It's always fun and you never know exactly whats gonna come up. I love your pics! I really liked the one where Erik was all cute in the back seat. I think that you and I have the same passion for taking pics.I am an absolute fool for taking 'em. I just love capturing a good moment. In fact around here the kids call me "mama~razzi" 'cuz it is unusual that I wouldn't have the camera right there at all times! LOL

Thanks! I DO love to take pictures! My sisters ganged up on me one day (I have 4) and told me that I have a serious addiction to my camera. I didn't take them seriously because it's not like I'm hurting anyone! lol! PLUS, who are the ones 10 years later fighting me for copies?? MMhmm. LOL about "mamma-razzi!!!!" I'm going to have to use that!

I didn't do too amazingly well this week, even with the cycling on Saturday

My diet went to heck, and I gained this week.

BTW, don't push yourself to max out the mileage quickly, you'll only pay for it later. It has taken me over a month of regular riding to finally feel like I can do longer rides without discomfort.

Keep up the good work. I'm trying to make some dietary changes that will hopefully put me back on track...

Hey Karl, don't worry about the gains. As long as you know where you need to make adjustments, you're in the right place. You are right about not getting ahead of myself! I don't what I was thinking! I did up it to 10 miles today on my MIL's bike and got to a max speed of 35 mph. I was very satisfied with that and am glad to get back into it. Can't wait to get my own ...... broken record....Can't wait to get my own....broken record...Can't wait t...............

 

[Limited]

1 pound to my Goal and 6 pounds to my big goal!

 

[minus86]

You had a great workout. That is so neat that your son weighs the amount that you have lost now. I bet that is really weird to actual visualize that you once had a whole little person attached to you under your skin...

Your tacos sound yummy! We are going to get green chile tonight (yes, it is a family event here in NM... LOL) so I think I see tacos in my near future. I love to use whole wheat tortillas and bake them crisp. (I have a little taco shell former gadget which is really neat.)

Ok, well gotta get ready for another healthy day. Take care!

 

[Kristi]

Danny- Great job on getting so close to your goals! You are almost there. Amazing!

Stacy- Where did you find those taco molds? Great idea with using them to make wheat taco shells!

 

[Kristi]

Just a little insight into my soul.......

Alright everybody: Listen up!!!

Turn to NBC tonight and watch the premier of "The Biggest Loser" You will not be sorry you did. This show is so inspirational and it's great to see other people working out and getting fit. This season is based on families. I think it is split into husbands and wives and parents and their grown children. Besides the weight loss being inspirational is it very interesting to see the dynamics of the families having to work together and compete.

It might be healing to some of us that started having issues with our weight b/c of a family member/s.

(Just a little insight into my soul......)
I for one had a very demanding, intimidating, and cold (and at times verbally abusive) step mom growing up(not the same step-mom that I have today.) A lot of that had to do my weight flucuations when I was a child/pre-teen. I am grown now and have to take full responsiblity for my actions and I cannot continue to blame her. It is insightful, however, to know where the problems stem from so we know where the healing should begin.

My healing has begun because I am on the road to forgiveness with her. She and I occasionally exchange emails and we know more about each other now than the 13 years that we lived together. It's painful at times to forgive her because this means that I have to let go of everything she has done to me, my sisters, and my dad.

Not only was she all those above mentioned things, but she left us. She left my dad, me at 15, my sisters(her daughters with my dad)which were 9,3, and 2 at the time for my dad's best friend of 19 years. She just up and left and moved to Texas for 3 years. My dad went into a depression, my 2 youngest sisters suffered terribly from sleeping disorders and slept in my bed until they were 9/10 yrs old (that was up until I had moved out b/c I got married), and my other younger sister(who was 9 at the time) took all her abandoment feelings and hurt out on me for years and years. My older sister came around when she could but she had her own issues with her unfaithful and psychotic husband (they divorced years later...and she is re-married to a great guy now.)

I became a "mom" very quickly my freshman year of highschool. In my junior and senior year, my dad started having to go out of town for business which left me taking my sisters to school, going to highschool, picking them up from school, doing homework with them, cooking dinner, giving baths, playing with them, doing my homework, putting them to bed, cleaning...etc......I did this with my dad until I got married and then moved out at 21 yrs. old. (except instead of going to highschool I was working full time as a pre-school teacher)

I am very close to my sisters and my two youngest ones are seriously like my own children. It was very hard when I got married because my husband was in the military and we had to move to Oklahoma for a year. It was like I was being taken away from my children and I got very depressed. In that year alone I gained about 50pounds. It definitely wasn't the first time my weight had fluctuated but it certainly was the most. I just kept going from there until this last May I put an end to it and am undoing what I did to myself for last 5 years.

Well, that's about all the soul searching I can do right now. I know that was long, but the whole point is to watch The Biggest Loser:Familes tonight!

For a one hour preview: It's a two hour long episode, so if you watch the link, make sure you watch the other half tonight! I'm going to watch the preview AND watch it all again tonight. Can't wait!

 

[Kristi]

The Biggest Loser started! Hope everyone's watching....It's GOOD! (on NBC)

 

[thecabbie]

(Just a little insight into my soul......)

And the fact that you share with us, is just one of the things that makes you the wonderful person that you are.

If, by any chance I ever end up in your part of the world, I'm looking you up... I'm going to give you a big hug, shake your hubby's hand, and tell him what a lucky guy he is!!!

 

[englangrover]

Alright everybody: Listen up!!!

Turn to NBC tonight and watch the premier of "The Biggest Loser" You will not be sorry you did. This show is so inspirational and it's great to see other people working out and getting fit. This season is based on families. I think it is split into husbands and wives and parents and their grown children. Besides the weight loss being inspirational is it very interesting to see the dynamics of the families having to work together and compete.

It might be healing to some of us that started having issues with our weight b/c of a family member/s.

(Just a little insight into my soul......)
I for one had a very demanding, intimidating, and cold (and at times verbally abusive) step mom growing up(not the same step-mom that I have today.) A lot of that had to do my weight flucuations when I was a child/pre-teen. I am grown now and have to take full responsiblity for my actions and I cannot continue to blame her. It is insightful, however, to know where the problems stem from so we know where the healing should begin.

My healing has begun because I am on the road to forgiveness with her. She and I occasionally exchange emails and we know more about each other now than the 13 years that we lived together. It's painful at times to forgive her because this means that I have to let go of everything she has done to me, my sisters, and my dad.

Not only was she all those above mentioned things, but she left us. She left my dad, me at 15, my sisters(her daughters with my dad)which were 9,3, and 2 at the time for my dad's best friend of 19 years. She just up and left and moved to Texas for 3 years. My dad went into a depression, my 2 youngest sisters suffered terribly from sleeping disorders and slept in my bed until they were 9/10 yrs old (that was up until I had moved out b/c I got married), and my other younger sister(who was 9 at the time) took all her abandoment feelings and hurt out on me for years and years. My older sister came around when she could but she had her own issues with her unfaithful and psychotic husband (they divorced years later...and she is re-married to a great guy now.)

I became a "mom" very quickly my freshman year of highschool. In my junior and senior year, my dad started having to go out of town for business which left me taking my sisters to school, going to highschool, picking them up from school, doing homework with them, cooking dinner, giving baths, playing with them, doing my homework, putting them to bed, cleaning...etc......I did this with my dad until I got married and then moved out at 21 yrs. old. (except instead of going to highschool I was working full time as a pre-school teacher)

I am very close to my sisters and my two youngest ones are seriously like my own children. It was very hard when I got married because my husband was in the military and we had to move to Oklahoma for a year. It was like I was being taken away from my children and I got very depressed. In that year alone I gained about 50pounds. It definitely wasn't the first time my weight had fluctuated but it certainly was the most. I just kept going from there until this last May I put an end to it and am undoing what I did to myself for last 5 years.

Well, that's about all the soul searching I can do right now. I know that was long, but the whole point is to watch The Biggest Loser:Familes tonight!

For a one hour preview: It's a two hour long episode, so if you watch the link, make sure you watch the other half tonight! I'm going to watch the preview AND watch it all again tonight. Can't wait!

Reading your story gave me even more of a reason to admire you. You are a very strong person. Anything in your life that happens that is good, you deserve it. I don't even know you that well but you have become someone I can definitely call a friend. You should be very proud of the person you have become. Your husband is lucky to have you as his wife and your son is lucky to have you as his mom. God bless and take care, my friend

 

[Kristi]

Day 78 9-16-08

Awww, Karl! How sweet! You're wifey is a lucky person as well and I'm sure she knows that! *Hug* right back atcha!


~*~*~*~*~*~
K~ I was ssseriously craving milk today. I drank it with every meal, but in small amounts...


(310)Breakfast: toasted Wheat Pita, light swiss, sliced apple, 3/4 cup 1 % milk

(240)Snack: 2 tbl. light peanut butter on a spoon.. mmm 1/2 cup 1% milk

(420)Lunch: Salad with lettuce,carrots,radishes,pea pods(yumm), shredded motzarella, cubed ham, balsamic vinegar dressing. 5 hush puppies(the serving of pups were 200 calories)

(190)Snack: almonds, soy nuts, dried cranberries 1/2 c. milk

(485)Dinner: baked 1 sliced bellpepper and tomato with motzarella and italian seasoning (150ish), ..............toasted wheat pita with light creamy swiss, and half banana, 1 cup 1% milk

Total Calories: 1645

Exercise: walked in place for about 10 min, 75 crunches, 10 "real" sit-ups, 31 "girl" pushups(without stopping!), ...and I attempted one "real" push-up...lol , hand weight exercises- each one is 8 lbs.

 

[Kristi]

Reading your story gave me even more of a reason to admire you. You are a very strong person. Anything in your life that happens that is good, you deserve it. I don't even know you that well but you have become someone I can definitely call a friend. You should be very proud of the person you have become. Your husband is lucky to have you as his wife and your son is lucky to have you as his mom. God bless and take care, my friend

Englan, that brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much! I concider you a dear friend as well and am so glad that we are on this journey together. *big squeezy hug!*

 

[englangrover]

Englan, that brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much! I concider you a dear friend as well and am so glad that we are on this journey together. *big squeezy hug!*

Ditto on the *big squeezy hug!*

 

[Kristi]

Day 79 9-17-08

(385)Breakast: 3 slices of turkey bacon(60), whole wheat pita(150), laughing cow light cream cheese(35), 1 tbl. jelly (40), cup of 1% milk(100)

(340)Lunch: Lettuce with carrots, turkey, bacon, boiled egg(150), Balsamic Vinegar(100) sliced almonds(90) green tea (0)

(270)Snack: Kashi 7 grain granola bar(180), 1 stick of 2% sharp cheddar(90), water(0)

(578)Dinner: South beach broccoli and chicken dinner(280), 4 morning star veggie nuggets(253), 1 tbl. ketchup(15) mixed with half tbl. honey(30) for dipping, Green tea(0)

(65)Snack: 3 cinnamon raisin bagel crisps (65) green tea(0)


Total Calories: 1638

Exercise: none yet i've been sooo lazy today. I did go grocery shopping but that was about as active as I've been. Plan on doing some push ups and sit ups before bed though.

Edit: 75 jumping jacks, series of lunges and squats, 25 crunches, 15 girl push-ups, butt kicks(exactly what they are. running in place kicking the heel to the butt.)oh, and picking up toys scattered all over the house about 5 times today has to count for something!
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[thecabbie]

(385)Breakast: 3 slices of turkey bacon(60), whole wheat pita(150), laughing cow light cream cheese(35), 1 tbl. jelly (40), cup of 1% milk(100)

(340)Lunch: Lettuce with carrots, turkey, bacon, boiled egg(150), Balsamic Vinegar(100) sliced almonds(90) green tea (0)

(270)Snack: Kashi 7 grain granola bar(180), 1 stick of 2% sharp cheddar(90), water(0)

(578)Dinner: South beach broccoli and chicken dinner(280), 4 morning star veggie nuggets(253), 1 tbl. ketchup(15) mixed with half tbl. honey(30) for dipping, Green tea(0)

(65)Snack: 3 cinnamon raisin bagel crisps (65) green tea(0)


Total Calories: 1638

Exercise: none yet i've been sooo lazy today. I did go grocery shopping but that was about as active as I've been. Plan on doing some push ups and sit ups before bed though.


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I gotta tell ya, I look at people's menus for the day, and for once, am thankful for my size. I don't mean the weight part, but at my height, I could do nothing all day and still eat 2800 calories or so. Just glad that I don't have to try looking into a 1600 cal per day diet... ouch!

 

[Kristi]

I gotta tell ya, I look at people's menus for the day, and for once, am thankful for my size. I don't mean the weight part, but at my height, I could do nothing all day and still eat 2800 calories or so. Just glad that I don't have to try looking into a 1600 cal per day diet... ouch!

haha! I know what you mean! The hardest part is re-adjusting as the weight comes off. Today was on the lower end for me, but I just wasn't all that hungry. It's prob. do to not moving around a whole lot today. Eventually 1200-1500 will be the norm for me at my healthiest weight. Not really looking forward to that!