Weight Loss

This weight loss roller coaster is never easy. NEVER.

It takes planning and time and sweat and MONEY!

It's rare that I am able to pull it all together so that I can have success.

This time it helps that:
the hubs is on board,
my mom works at her weight,
my sister joined weight watchers and is eating healthier
and I am surrounded by friends at work who also watch their weight!

Planning & Time

 I probably spend $150 a week on our groceries for a family of 4. Maybe more.

The leanest cuts of meat, fish, and chicken breast.

Fresh produce.

Natural and organic at times.

It takes me some time to figure out a dinner menu, make a list, and then go to 2-3 stores to gather it all.

I used to use more coupons and price match.

I need to make time for that again.

That's a snack at work. Half a gallon bag full of veggies.

I had this day off.  

I planned and made these yummy stuffed peppers with turkey sausage and quinoa for my lunch.

So good and filling on a cold winter day.

I like variety.  Variety is not budget friendly either.

SWEAT

So I have been getting up early.  

First at 4:45 to get to the body pump class at 5:30.

But I usually hit snooze twice and went there without a very happy heart about it all.

This morning I set the alarm for 4:30 (that is AM).

I got up-no snooze.

I had coffee.

I pooped 

(running or lifting when you need to take a dookie only causes embarrassment, pain and is a bad look for your cute gym outfit).

I got dressed and was at the gym in time to set up the weights and warm myself up.

I ran around 3 miles and lifted at body pump for almost an hour today.

Home around 6:45 in time to shower and start the circus of our morning routine.  

I love it.  I love the days I stay at home with the kids. Love.

MONEY

Money for weight watchers. 

Although, I am three weeks from maintenance which will mean I don't have to pay anymore.

Plus I really think it was worth every penny. 

I hunkered down and did what they said and it worked.

Money for the groceries.

I wish I had a picture of my shopping cart.  Maybe I can edit to add that in later.

Money for the gym fees.

Not my best but I'll take it.

Money for the clothes.

I know I posted that one but I seriously am in love with these shoes.

I get to wear them tomorrow.

The benefits?

My hope is-

less medical problems

That I won't yo yo and need to keep buying clothes

All the time I spend with the hubs working on this positive goal together.

positive recreation for me

a positive image for my kids

Energy