Hot Mama's In the Making

I’m baaa-aaack

2009-06-11T11:17:00.000-07:00

I know you are thinking the prodigal daughter has returned. Let’s just say I’m finally ready to get a hold of this weight problem.

So I’ve decided to start a diet. *insert eye roll here* I know, I know. We shouldn’t go on diets, but we should make a life changes blah, blah, blah. But when you have as much weight to lose as I do, you need to at least START with a diet.

So after much study, I’ve found one that I think will work for me, the ‘Scarsdale Medical Diet’. You might have heard of it, it’s been around since the 70’s I believe -yet I hadn’t heard of it until recently.

You follow a strict (and might I add it’s not that strict as far as diets go) diet for two weeks, and then go on a ‘Keeping Trim’ version of the diet for two more weeks, where you get to add things back into your diet like milk and cheese.

So you keep on that cycle -two on two off (sort of) until you loose all the weight you want. And in my reading, I have found that this 'two on two off method' is more effective than to stay on a strict diet for the whole four weeks, and you won’t loose muscle mass like you would on a fad/extreme diet, and you keep your metabolism up!

Then after you get to your goal weight, you should have implemented the healthy eating into your diet, so you HAVE made a life change and are making better food choices. Then for maintenance, you weigh yourself every day or close to, and if you gain 4lbs go back on the SMD until you have lost those 4lbs. Then you won’t ever gain that weight back, therefore no more yo-yo-ing!! (Which is the ultimate goal right??)

I know all diets aren’t for everyone, but I think this is totally something that I can do! Oh, and I’ve already lost 4lbs (which is probably water weight, but lbs are lbs, right!!)

Well, I’m going to post before and after pics, because a friend of mine did it on her blog, and I agree that a little humiliation is healthy. But I’m not going to do that until I’ve lost more. Same with my beginning weight I’ll just tell you that I’ve lost 4lbs (for now).

Wish me luck and good luck to you all too!!

Terésa

Goodbye

2009-04-16T11:05:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to publicly say goodbye to the 5 pounds I lost last week. I will not miss them. They are not my last 5 pounds by a long shot, but still 5 pounds is like a little victory for me. :) Especially since I had jumped off the bandwagon. I'm totally back on now and I've been doing fairly well! yay me.
K, I'm done with my gloating. Now, back to reality and hard work.

Moving On

2009-03-04T14:35:00.000-08:00

"Dear Plus-Size Clothing Store,
I'm sorry, but it's over between us. I realize that we've had a long and complex relationship throughout the years, and although you've seen me through many (size) changes, I feel it's for the best that we make a clean break.
For far too long, I've relied on you to outfit me for any occasion. I think my dependence upon you was born out of comfort -- I knew that I could always find something that would fit me, and for a time, it really didn't matter what that was.
Those times are over now. My closet is full of your fashions in every possible size. The things I have currently will be more than sufficient to sustain me through my weight loss, and I simply cannot justify spending any more money on clothing (especially when I have no intention of fitting into it a month or so later!)
Instead, I will be saving my money so that I can go on a *major* shopping spree once I hit my goal weight! Until then, I will wear what I have, and if I really truly *need* something, then I will buy it at a "regular" store.
It's been a good long run, but it's time for me to move on."

I couldn't have said it any better.

Let Me Be Honest...

2009-02-18T10:05:00.000-08:00

...Yes, I've starting a running program and have given myself a goal of the 5K in April. But, I have a confession. Last Saturday I met with a Nurse Practitioner to get a prescription for HcG and a diet protocol to follow. I need help with this weight loss and I don't have to do it alone!

I started the injections Monday, so today is Day 3. Monday and Tuesday I was to eat normally but eat foods high in fat (chocolate, fried foods, bacon, etc) to get the body into 'fat burning' mode. I had a few candy bars and pieces of chocolate that I had found stashed. After stuffing my face with scones, hamburgers, onion rings, fries, and chocolate, I honestly have little desire to eat anything else for the next week! I won't say my chocolate craving is totally gone. I think it's knowing I won't be able to have any for the next few months that leaves me nervous, but it doesn't have a pull on my right now.

A cousin of mine did this protocol and was not only successful, but encouraging as well. She told me she had more energy than she has had in a very long time and she doesn't feel hungry. The HcG makes the body use the stored fat as energy. Those were things I needed to hear. The more research I did, the more I was convinced this is safe and worth the effort.

So, Day 3. I'm not hungry. I have no desire to snack on anything. I just got back from running for the morning, and I feel great. I need to take a shower then I'll start straightening the apartment. If anyone has questions about this HcG stuff, feel free to email me at hotmamas2311@gmail.com and I can give you information for the clinic in Amercian Fork, UT. Their prices are very reasonable!! :)

Committed

2009-02-07T16:12:00.000-08:00

I signed myself and my husband up to run the 5K at the SLC marathon in April. :) I need the motivation, plus the proceeds go to the Huntsman Cancer Hospital. That's why D's running. Wish us luck!!

New year... new goal??

2009-01-09T23:25:00.000-08:00

So it's a New Year, do I have a new goal? No, not really. I still want to be healthier and of course skinnier. I've been working out & eating better. I fell off the band wagon for a bit, I haven't gained, but haven't lost either. I'm finding my groove again. yay! My girls are loving doing yoga & other workouts with me & that helps! Good luck to you all! I'm glad we're in this together!

New Year, New Me

2009-01-09T10:24:00.000-08:00

Yes, it's been a while. Thanks for the positive thoughts, Cynthia, but unfortunately I haven't found a gym yet. December was crazy busy and we have been in our new place now for almost two weeks and trying to get a routine going. I'm finding it hard to get up early. Eliza has to catch the bus at 7:40 and she's a slow eater/dresser so mornings are rough.

However, amidst all that and the Holidays, I managed to maintain my weight! I am, nevertheless, noticing my body changing. Things aren't as firm as they were a few months ago.

My New Year's goal? Start something, again. Even if it's just at home. I sure miss the treadmill, though. Never thought I'd actually say that, but I do. :) Best of luck to you all and Happy New Year!

Getting Somewhere

2008-12-11T17:54:00.000-08:00

I've noticed that most of my posts have been me making goals and sharing those goals with whomever is reading, then I share how I have not made all my goals. I make goals and don't quite reach them. Yes, I have started loosing some weight. Actually, I put on a size smaller jean today! :) However, I get frustrated with myself because I'm not doing as much as I should. I figured once I started working my new shift at work, I would be able to get to the gym easier. It's been two weeks. No gym yet. But I have high aspirations. I keep thinking if I didn't make goals at all! Where would I be?!?! :) Going somewhere, hopefully.

Giving Thanks...

2008-12-01T20:25:00.000-08:00

...for not gaining any pounds the past 3 weeks.

Haven't lost any either, BUT

at least I'm not reversing my progress.

On to another week!! :)

Let the gym mornings begin again!

Another Monday

2008-11-25T09:42:00.000-08:00

woo hoo! I lost 2 lbs last week! yay!!!

Have scale?

2008-11-17T10:12:00.000-08:00

Yes I do!!! I have my scale. Finally! After waiting for 7 weeks! I have a working scale! It's so cool. lol Never thought I'd say that about a scale. The kids are really liking it. They keep weighing themselves. RJ ate a bite of bread and then wanted to weigh himself. :D
My big news... I bought a treadmill! WOO HOO!!! I've wanted one for so long! I can't go on my walks here in the winter. We have very LONG winters, so I wanted a treadmill. Anyhow. I found one. A good one for $50 at a yardsale. whoot whoot!
I'm really liking it.
So for my Monday weigh in... I'm still at the same weight. *sigh* I have an old friend visiting. This friend isn't any good for my weight. This friend causes bloating, slight weight gain, slight discomfort & a little grumpiness!
oh yay! Next week I'm sure I'll feel better. I'm still plucking away doing my workouts & now walking or jogging on my treadmill.
I've been doing good at my food journal & my portions.

Shopping for...Something?

2008-11-16T11:13:00.001-08:00

This weekend I ended up on a shopping mission to find my girls and my nice dresses for my brother's wedding in January. I love shopping for the girls. The money just seems to go farther. :)

Anyway, who would have thought that it would be so difficult finding a dress with pink and brown on it...together?!?!? I've seen stuff everywhere, it seemed, with pink and brown, addorable stuff, too. I envisioned a brown dress with pink polkadots, pink ribbon at the empire waist, maybe a brown shrug. Adorable, right?? Yah, right. I haven't been to the mall in ages.

Apparently, only in my dreams. And, if I could even figure out a sewing machine, I considered for a very small moment to make them my dang self! Everywhere was black and pink, black and red, cream and every other color, even brown and blue! No luck with brown and pink, together.

Then, to what do my wondering eyes should appear? A brown taffita A-line with an empire waist, pink and champanine ribbon sewed all around it. I didn't matter that I had to buy everyone of them a larger size. I fell in love. These are perfect. Not quite what I had in mind... but better! For the happy ending, I found fuzzy shruggs on clearance for the babys and a shimmery shrug for Eliza. What a day! I was pooped, but very gratified.

My reason for this post: besides my frustration, I became so very exceited to actually buy something for me, in a smaller size!! I know what I want, and I'm determined to get it in a smaller size in one month. If I can't find it, I will definatly make it (or my Grandma will help me a great deal!)!

So help me if my bro's fiance changes her mind! :)

Even Nothing is Progress

2008-11-12T12:13:00.000-08:00

...I keep telling myself. Because, I'm more ahead than I was three months ago.

This will be a dead week for me. I'm working late and can't get my a-- out of bed early, and D is getting sick again, and E is coughing, and L has a runny nose, and I'm soooo drained! So, I have 3 weeks then I'm done with training and will only be working 3 days a week!! Yah!!

Three weeks won't kill me. The daily candy bar...could...

Ahh, toss-up. I'll switch to tootsie rolls.

Monday weigh in

2008-11-10T20:39:00.000-08:00

I thought I would put weigh in as the title... even though I haven't received my new scale yet. I'm really not sure if I've lost weight or not. *sigh* I called the company, seems they gave me the wrong address to mail my brand new broken scale to. So because of their mistake, I must weight. haha! Get it weight, not wait. lol (yes, I'm a dork!)

ok. So hopefully I've lost some weight... I am feeling like I have more energy. I have been working out regularly. Someone told me or I read somewhere that every time you want to munch or snack when you really don't need to, do 25 jumping jacks and go brush your teeth. I changed it a bit. I brush my teeth after I eat so I don't want to munch and mess up my clean teeth. I still do the 25 jumping jacks and it really works. Then I chug a glass of water! woo hoo!
I've also learned that I must get to bed earlier. Especially since my husband is working nights right now. When he's working, I get bored at night and snack while I watch tv. Yep. I admit it. I love junk! YUMMY! But, I am here to lose weight and to be healthy! Not to snack and pack on lbs. That is what got me here!

I'm watching my portions! I'm trying to not snack needlessly. I have some snacks that are 100 calories so if I'm really needing something to snack on, I can have one of those. I've too have been mixing up my workouts.
I can't wait to be healthier and to feel better both mentally & physically!
Thank you girls for doing this with me!!!

work out

2008-11-07T09:56:00.000-08:00

I got a big box of workout movies. WOO HOO! I worked out to Tai bo (sp) this morning. I feel great! I was able to keep up with it and man did it work me out! yay! RJ worked out with me because he loves the whole karate thing. :) I might do a yoga workout tonight. I love yoga!

New Love

2008-11-04T11:32:00.001-08:00

Down 5 lbs since my last post!

I'm attributing my success so far to portion control, mixing up my work-out routine and the motivation from my brother's pending wedding. Other perks, I went down from a Large on my work scrubs to a Medium (top and bottom). The bottoms are a tad tight, but that's even more motivation to shrink my booty (against D's request, bless his heart). Also, other clothes are loose and fitting better. I found a cute shirt at Wal-Mart for $8 and not even thinking, bought a Large (instead of an XL). I LOVED it sooo much, after I tried it on, I bought one in each color they had! :) That's the first time I've bought clothes for a long time.

I think I'll get a new dress, too, for the wedding of course. ;)

Motivation

2008-10-24T13:23:00.000-07:00

I want more energy! I want to feel good about my body. I don't want to be grossed out when I look in the mirror. I want my clothes to fit right. In fact, I want to wear the clothes I wore when I was skinny! I don't want to have rolls of chub a lub.
Pretty good motivation huh? Now I just need to go do something about it.
That said, Here I go to work out!!!

Tracking

2008-10-21T09:54:00.001-07:00

It's a good thing we can look at our lives and change things we don't like. For example, my last week. I started out great, but as the week went on I became lazier and lazier. Even Friday, being home with a sick baby; I could have gone to the gym, but I kept myself busy with housework and laundry and getting our kitchen ready to paint.

So what do we (I) do? We resolve, on Sunday, that the next week will be better; we will do better. I need to check out that website that a reader suggested, I just haven't had time to sit down!! I can't wait until this internship is over and my life can get back to normal!! :)

Went to the gym this morning cuz I didn't go yesterday. I'm just pleased with myself that I didn't let myself go back to bed! :) Good luck this week, ladies!

Up one pound from last Monday. Could be worse.
Didn't do a food journal last week. Started yesterday.

bump

2008-10-20T20:52:00.000-07:00

Major bump in my road. I don't want to talk about it, but I have a major incentive for me to get much much heathier. I'll be continuing my journey of weight loss & healthier habits.
My weight is the same. I think... my scale broke. I'm waiting for my new one. *sigh*

Motivation!!

2008-10-19T19:28:00.000-07:00

As if I didn’t have enough to motivate me (like being the heaviest I’ve been in my life) I now have an immediate goal to motivate me to loose weight. If you read my other blog, you know that my brother is getting married. They are planning some time at the end of December. So who wants to be the ‘Fat Sister’ at a wedding? Not ME!

The plan:
1. Eat less, and keep the food journal I was supposed to start last week. ;)
2. Run/walk every morning with Carter
3. Cut out the soda (this will be the hard one)
4. Work on the abs and arms.

The Goal:
Well, I don’t really care. As long as I do these things for the next few months, I will be better off then I am right now! And I’m going to reward myself with a cute new dress and shoes.

Dang

2008-10-13T20:10:00.000-07:00

Today was a bad, bad day!
I ran errands all day. I did work out, but I didn't eat quite right. I will do better tomorrow!!!

Good and Bad

2008-10-13T11:58:00.000-07:00

I'm down 1 lb from Friday!! And to think of the things I ate over the weekend...oi ve! It was as if my body knew that I was mentally thinking about a food journal and I ate everything I don't want to admit to having to write down. So I ate it all last weekend, and hopefully got it out of my system!! :)

Bad news first: I didn't go to the gym for 5 weeks!! In a row!!

Good news: I went to the gym this morning and ran 10 minutes out of my 30 min walk/run. That is huge for me. Plus, did upper body workout. ALSO>>> I weighed myself at the gym. They have a balance scale, so it's more accurate than a digital so I keep a mental track of those numbers and they're usually higher than home (because I have my clothes and shoes on).
And Today It Was... 10 lbs lighter than when I weighed myself 5 weeks ago!! :) Yeah!!

Now, two things are key here, even though I wasn't working out. I had been working out and must have kick started my metabolism. AND, I've cut way back on snacking and eating late at night. I go to bed earlier so I'm not tempted to munch. Plus, my job keeps me locked in a room for hours, so there's no walking by the break room and snacking (OK, not locked, but I don't wander as much).

So, tip for the week: PORTION CONTROL. Start with half of what you think you want. Eat slowly. If you're still hungry, drink more water. :)

Don't forget the food journal!!

Weigh in

2008-10-13T07:34:00.000-07:00

I'm down .5 lb. Not much, but it's something. I did pretty good at working out, so so on eating. I'll do better this week!!! I'm also starting a food journal today!
Bobby is at a school this week, so I'm going to have to make sure I don't do the late night snacking thing. I think I'll just go to bed early. (I'm a night owl, so this will be different for me!)

Bumps In the Road

2008-10-10T08:51:00.000-07:00

I don't know why I put that as the title. I guess because it's Friday and I have not been to the gym ONCE this week. Granted, I walk a lot at work during the day, but I was just getting into RUNNING and it was feeling great (sigh). Oh, well. We will be working on our kitchen remodel tomorrow, so that will get me up and down the stairs at least a hundred times, but Monday, gosh darn it, I will show up at the gym no later than 4:15 and do my workout! I'm even scared to weigh myself. :) I hate seeing those numbers go up.

Also, when we started this blog, I wanted to have either a food diary or a place to post food diaries as a way to motivate us all to keep track of what we eat. I've heard that's a great tool in weight loss success. So, girls, start writing things down. That's my goal for next week: gym x3 and food diary for 5 days.

Have a great and busy weekend! :)

Sick Mama..

2008-10-08T19:12:00.000-07:00

O.K. ladies, I’m posting, but only to say that I have had a crappy week, topped of by a huge migraine today that had me sick in bed all day, and throwing up. TMI? But Carter is determined to get me out of the house and resuming our jogging routine. Isn’t that sad when your son is trying to get you to work out with him? Oh, well, at least I have some one to run with, and I can’t use that as an excuse! So fingers crossed we will go in the morning, and I can post happier news soon.

Toddles!!
Terésa

Go Mama Go!

2008-10-08T11:10:00.000-07:00

I'm down about 2 lbs since I last weighed myself a couple weeks ago. I did my workout today. I plan to workout 3-5 days a week. I'm upping my veggies & cutting out my late night snacking. We can do this!!!

First Things First

2008-10-06T08:32:00.001-07:00

Down 0.4 lbs from Friday morning, which means the weekend wasn't a waste. :) My goal is to go to the gym M-W-F mornings. I didn't get there this morning, so I have to go tomorrow. We got home late and L is sick with a cold, so I get to stay home with her today. :) Anyway, tomorrow it's back to the grindstone!

Tip: According to an article I read in the Reader's Digest (yup, that's what I said), people who weigh themselves every day loose weight more steadily than people who only weigh themselves once a week. Basically, you're keeping track more, and if you're weight is up even slightly then you tend to be more careful that day. Everyone has their own way to do things. I don't want to be obsessed with anything, so I just do it in the morning when I think about it. Works out to be about every other day or so, but always on Monday because then it gets me motivated for the week and to see the number go down by Friday. :)

Make sure you have a good quality scale so you can be sure you're getting accurate measurements. Good Luck this week!

Welcome!

2008-10-05T11:44:00.000-07:00

All who are interested are welcome to participate in transforming yourself into your vision of a "Hot Mama!" We will be posting weekly, or as often as necessary, in order to track our weight loss goals. We would love to hear your stories as we encourage and uplift each other. Best of Luck!!