This is for our children...their children...and their children. This is for our family...this is for us!
Originally, this blog was my wife's, but I stole it since she stopped using it. So, now it will be a place for both of us to write and journal our experiences during this journey of getting healthy. For the both of us its more than just losing weight. Yes, we both want to be thin, but more importantly we want to be around for eachother and our children for a long, long time. We want t show our children that it just isn't okay to treat what He gave us so poorly...
We have stopped making excuses and are ready to face the challenge...are you?

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Mission Slimpossible

Today was our first Slimpossible meeting. I forgot to write about it before because Jessica was coordinating it. A few weeks ago she sent out a facebook invite to some of our friends and family. We wanted to figure out a way to keep ourselves accountable, share ideas, voice our frustration and have support. We also have a pool going for highest percentage of weight loss.
Jessica prepared bunless turkey sliders, 130 calories for one patty.  We also had a veggie tray and then sugarless fudge pops.  Dinner was good. I ate 3 patties because I was sooo hungry. I was a little disappointed to see that the watermelon I had in the fridge was gone; Jessica's sister, Kim, ate it today. But I'll live and she promised to get another watermelon for me (and even put a ribbon on it). Everyone weighed in and we took our measurements.  We discussed ways for some of the folks to get into an exercise routine and eating better. I suggested, for those that seem nervous/worried about failure, to just start counting calories-good, bad and ugly calories.  Perhaps not even go to the gym right away- just track the food that goes in. This will help bring awareness to what is being consumed and that is a step in the right direction!  Everyone also reported their goal for weight loss this month and their goal for total weight loss. It was recorded, we are all accountable. 
We will have another meeting in two weeks to check everyones progress. I really hope this will help Jessica and I stay on track.
I have been having a lot of "old" way thoughts- thinking that I can just have one of this or one of that. Is that how it goes down hill? I'm not sure. I know that moderation is an important part of my life and I'm not very good at moderation. I tend to go big or go home; all or nothing. It doesn't work very well, especially when my motivation and determination have failed me in the past.  And still, I know I need to get more comfortable with being able to have a little, but not a lot. It seems like this is a common issue with many Americans, or maybe I am just generalizing my experience to make myself feel better?  But I don't think I was taught to be happy with just a little. I grew up in a culture of wanting, wanting, wanting. This included food and material items.  Change is tough. I'm a work in progress.
I continue to research options for personal training certifications. ACT offers a certification that is free, except it doesn't seem to be highly regarded in the industry and yet, the test is very similar to other well known personal training certs.   I'd love to go to a 3 day workshop or something more hands on except the cost is more than I can swing right now.  I still plan on getting a hold of people who are actually personal trainers to get their opinions. It just seems weird to cold call people. I suppose I will need to get over that.
We are winding the night down by watching the Biggest Loser Finale. Even though I am very disappointed with the contestants this season, it is still inspiring to see.

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