Weight Watchers (Take Two) - Week 10 and My Scrapbooking Retreat Weekend

WHOA!!! So I know I said I expected to gain this week and boy did I... 4.5 pounds! LOL My friend and I went away to our scrapbooking retreat this past weekend put on by Savory Memories at the Mountain Top Inn in Chittenden, Vermont. It was FABULOUS and the food was AMAZING!!! We had cheese and crackers and desserts and soup (or chili) in a bread bowl with salad for dinner the first night we were there. The salad was INCREDIBLE!!! Dried cranberries, cherries, candied walnuts, goat cheese, balsamic vingarette... oh my head, so good! Breakfast was a buffet with lots of carbs and BACON... my fave!!! Burger and fries for lunch with a Coke. Buffet dinner with prime rib, chicken marsala, scalloped potatoes, root vegetables (so friggin' DELICIOUS!!!), more yummy salad, rolls. Repeat for breakfast in the AM and a tasty turkey club for lunch. I'm tellin' ya I didn't want to leave!!! Sorry if I made you salivate but trust me, I just did it to myself too!!! HAHA I will be celebrating my birthday at the end of the month so this weekend away was my "present". It was AWESOME! My friend also treated me to a massage as my gift from her. Thanks, MELAINE!!! LMAO We never did take a picture of that ;) Love you, girl. SO fun to get away with you... it always is!!! xoxo OH! I suppose I should've mentioned that I actually accomplished something in addition to eating and gaining a few pounds. I didn't bring anything to scrap since I wanted to work on Christmas cards. Plus, it's a lot easier for me to pack all one theme. I don't even know if you'd call what I do "packing". It's more like throwing all of my stuff in a bag... or 4 (good thing I won another one while I was there)! Try cramming that into 4 feet of crop space! LOL We had to take a little trip to Wally World to get some racks to put our stuff on! Anyhow!!! I set a goal of 12 cards to get done since I do make them all different and I actually did 13!!! WOOO HOOO!!! Go me! LOL Pictures of my cards to follow shortly.

Weight Watchers (Take Two) - Week 9

Whoopsie! I forgot to check in yesterday. I actually didn't lose or gain this week. I stayed exactly same. That's not bad considering I was off track since Saturday when I went to a crop for the day. I ate a ton of cheese and crackers (my fave) and couldn't resist the cheesecake either. YUMMM!!! I knew I was going away this coming weekend too so I kinda didn't give it the effort I should've. Oh well! There's always next week...

Weight Watchers (Take Two) - Week 8

Good Morning and Happy Hump Day!!! :) Look at me reporting in on the day I'm supposed to! LOL I was late the last two weeks but I'm pretty much talking to myself on here anyway! HAHAHA Anyhow! I lost 1.5 pounds this week... not too bad considering I wasn't reaally good but I guess I wasn't horrible either!!! I had gained a pound last week so I'm happy to get that back off plus a little extra. It's been 8 weeks and I'm down 11 pounds total, weighing 170. TEN pounds to go!

Weight Watchers (Take Two) - Week 7

I forgot (again!) to report my weight on Wednesday. I gained 1 pound. My week started off very well but come Saturday, I just wasn't into it. I also didn't feel well and didn't want to cook so we got Chinese one night and pizza the next... not so good on the diet!!! LOL I have been on track so far this week so hopefully I'll have a decent loss next week. I basically have that week and one more week after that to lose a few pounds. I am going to a scrapbooking retreat mid-November and the menu looks sooo good. I don't plan to count points at all that weekend. I'm going to eat, drink and be merry!!! HAHA

Weight Watchers (Take Two) - Week 6

YAHOOO!!! I lost 4.5 pounds this week. I was really hoping for a great number since I had gained 3 pounds last week. I only used flex points one day and I was really good about drinking my water. I am down to 170.5, having lost 10.5 pounds in 6 weeks and I'm exactly 10 pounds heavier than when I met my husband 5 years ago! I will be so happy if I can just get this last 10 pounds off. I know they say the last 10 are the hardest though so I'm not sure how long it will take. Really, I should lose another 20 to weigh 150 but I was really comfortable at my weight before. I was a size 8/10 and that's fine by me! It's so funny how the scale can say one thing but your clothes say something else. I mean, I see the number 170 and I'm like "I'm so fat!" but when I get dressed and am wearing a 12 jean, I really don't feel that way. I guess I'm just big boned ;) HAHA

Weight Watchers (Take Two) - Week 5

Yup! As suspected, I gained this week... 3 pounds! YIKES!!! However, I cheated and weighed this morning (only 1 day after my official "weigh in" day and was back down 2.5 pounds from yesterday) SOOO with any luck, I'll lose a great number next week. Gotta love this up and down stuff! I take full responsibilty though because it really has been about a week and a half since I've really counted my points and I definitely ate a lot of stuff I shouldn't have. Well, not really what I ate but HOW MUCH!!! That's the main thing with WW... portion control. I was really good yesterday though and plan to have a great week!!!

Weight Watchers (Take Two) - Week 4

I forgot to check in yesterday with my loss! Well, I actually didn't have one! I didn't gain either so that's good. I binged for like 3 days and got my "thing" on Tuesday so that explained why. Honestly, I expected to gain so I'm pleased with staying the same weight. Next week I'll be celebrating my 3 year anniversary so me and my hubby will be going out this weekend. I'm not quite sure what our plans will be BUT I know it will involve dinner out at least one night. If we stay overnight somewhere, it will be more than that. I'm thinking a big breakfast :) Mmmm!!!! I usually give myself some freedom over holidays and special occasions so I'm not sure what will happen next week. I sure hope I won't gain but will be extremely satisfied with staying the same weight again. We shall see!!!

Weight Watchers (Take Two) - Week 3

I lost 3.5 pounds this week. YEAHHH!!! My goal was 3 since I only lost.5 last week and was really disappointed. Needless to say, I am very happy!!! I have lost 9 pounds in 3 weeks and back down to 172. I'm hoping for another 3 pound loss next week BUT I would be ok with just 1. 3 would put me at 12 pounds lost in 4 weeks and back into the 160's, even if it's the high end :) 1 would put me at 10 pounds lost in 4 weeks and that's really good too! We'll see what happens but I feel better already!!!

Weight Watchers (Take Two) - Week 2

So I only lost HALF A POUND this week :( I'm really disappointed since I was on track, drank most of my water (yes, this part is still hard for me) and didn't use all my flex points. I was really hoping for a 3 pounds loss but would've been happy with 2... but HALF, .5... NO!!! I am not giving up though! I think I can, I think I can! hehe Better luck next week!!!

Weight Watchers - Week 28

I had posted back on 7/1 that I was off track with my diet and would be on vacation for two weeks so I'd report my loss (ok, gain) then. YES, GAIN! LOL I never diet while on vacation, that's just silly! :) I did gain over the last 3 weeks as expected but 6.5 pounds? YIKES!!! It SUCKS but what can you do??? Get back on program, that's what! I restarted WW today weighing back in at 176. UGH! How does the weight come back on so much fater than it comes off? No fair!!! I need to make sure I start drinking enough water. I think that has a large part to do with it this time around. I usually don't drink a lot of soda and I did over the last couple of weeks and barely any water at all. BAD, BAD! On a seperate note, 3 zits have mysteriously appeared on my face. Where the heck did they come from? I haven't had one in YEARS! Needless to say, I feel like a hideous, fat cow. Just thought I'd share!!! hehe

Weight Watchers - Week 24

Ok, I'm supposed to be LOSING weight not GAINING it. I gained another 2.5 pounds this week and am pretty thoroughly disgusted. I only have myself to blame though because I haven't been counting points and have been eating horribly. I'd say I'm back on track this week but I'd be lying to ya! I do need to straighten myself out but am having a hard time doing so. I think I'm borderline depressed. All I feel like doing is eating and shopping. Two tell tale signs! SNAP OUT OF IT!!! LOL

Weight Watchers - Week 23

I gained 2.5 pounds this week. I give up!!!

Weight Watchers - Week 21

Hmmm, I thought when you were dieting your weight was supposed to go DOWN not UP?!?! Again, I'm blaming it on this so-called "friend" who seems to be vistiting more often than usual AND overstaying her welcome too! LOL I have had the hungry horrors something awful and I won't even begin to tell you how much I ate yesterday. All I know is that I gained 1.5 pounds this week and I knew it was coming. I'm pretty frustrated. It seems like I can be good for about 3 days then I totally blow it. I am 10 pounds away from my goal and it seems as if I'll never get there. The only good thing is that the pants I wore when I had lost all my weight before do fit... but not for long if I keep gaining!!! My hubby thinks that my body is "happy" at this weight. Maybe he's right but I don't like looking down at the scale and seeing 170! It's just weird because I wear a size 12 and I could probably get into some 10's too. I just might need to jump up and down a bit! HAHA Oh well, I'm not giving up!!! Now what's for breakfast? :)

Weight Watchers - Week 19

Well, I gained weight this week as I kind of figured I would. It was only ONE pound though so it's not that bad. I went away for the weekend with my girlfriends and had planned on eating and drinking whatever I wanted... and I did :) We had a great time! I especially enjoyed the chips and salsa and margaritas!!! hehe Back on track this morning and hoping for a great week next week!

Weight Watchers - Week 17

I'm sorry to report that I gained .5 this week! I wasn't even really bad but I didn't write anything that I ate down and I hardly drank the water you're supposed to. I am happy to report that I am still down 24 pounds since I started. I had also joined The Biggest Loser Pound for Pound Challenge so 24 pounds of food was donated to local food banks. WOOO HOOO!!!

Weight Watchers - Week 16

YUPPP, another big fat ZERO week. Gotta love 'em! I was good all week but I think there's a culprit claiming to be my "friend" if you know what I mean that had something to do with it!!! LOL Sorry if it's TMI but we're all ladies here, right? Better luck next week... or else Doritos and junk food here I come! HAHA

Weight Watchers - Week 15

Hello and Happy Hump Day!!! I am just reporting my weight loss for the week. I lost 4 pounds so I am down 24.5 total and weigh 168. Yay!!! I only have 8 pounds to lose for my first goal of weighing what I did when I met my husband... then another 10 to my ultimate goal weight for myself. I had pledged to lose 32 pounds on The Biggest Loser Pound for Pound Challenge and have to report my loss in 2 weeks so I'm kinda bummed that I won't make it. I almost pledged 22 but thought I'd have enough time. I just didn't expect several weeks of a ZERO loss. I should've went 27, right in the middle! Oh well, I'm still happy that I signed up and am helping feed the hungry :) Did anyone else sign up??? It was super easy and there's still time if you want to!!! Click on the widget on my blog and it will bring you right there. Let's help make a difference!

Weight Watchers - Week 14

Well, it's no surprise... I GAINED this week. I was so disappointed with my last 4 weeks that I totally binged all week. It didn't help that I bought a pound (and a half) of fudge and am the only one in my house who eats it. Ironically, I gained 1.5 pounds this week! I am back on track this morning and hoping for a great week to get me motivated again!!! I need to start excersing too so hopefully I can come up with some kind of routine. Of course, I should've took advantage of the baby's nap this morning but didn't. Ugh, I'm in a funk. Help!!!

Weight Watchers - Week 13

UGHHH!!! I only lost .5 this week and I'm really pissed about it if I may be honest! I was within my points, drank my water and was really good so WTH??? I am so frustrated. My first 8 weeks were great and these last 4 have totally sucked. I know I need to start exercising but it's just hard with the baby and not being able to walk from my house since we live on a main road. I guess I need to start jumping on that trampoline! Note to self - invest in a very tight bra first!!! LOL

Weight Watchers - Week 12

Oh my aching head with my internet service!!!!! I officially hate Fairpoint and can't wait to switch (though Time Warner is not proving themselves to be any better in the customer service department). Being without service for 5 days is unacceptable and having a "call tag" or whatever they call it in for over a month with no way of telling me WHEN they actually might come is even worse. Oh and I just love being on hold for 28 plus minutes!!! Can you tell how happy I am? LOL I just signed up for an online course and I NEED my internet, not an option! Anyway, I am late posting my weight loss for last week but it's not my fault :) I lost 1.5 pounds last week making my current weight loss to date 21.5 pounds. The past 3 weeks have been slow going (0, 0, 1.5) so I'm really hoping for some good losses in the coming weeks. I'll be weighing in on Wednesday so we'll see what this week holds!