anew

I wanted change in my life and I got. Big time.

My husband got a job out of state and we will be relocating there. I've lived here for 25 years. A new life.

And, last week my husband was hospitalized for 5 days and received a pacemaker. He is 35 years old! This is actually good news because the cause of his seizures has been found (cardiac syncope) and treated (by having a pacemaker). Such a relief.

Now. I'm excited about everything. We'll be getting the kids ready for school and getting the house ready to go on the market.

This is the time to get these 50 pounds off of my body. Life is moving forward and I'm going with it.

friday weigh-in

I changed my weigh-in day to Friday, my favorite day of the week. I've maintained my weight since the last weigh-in, even though I did quite a bit of emotional eating.
Overall, I really feel like I've been making progress. I've been focusing on taking care of myself in every way. I went to the dentist, dermatologist, got a mammogram, a pedicure and a haircut. LOVE my haircut. Yesterday, I went dress shopping and was happy to fit a size 14. I bought 2 dresses, 2 pair shoes and earrings. I haven't done that in YEARS!!
My husband quit his medifast weeks ago and I've been sampling his vegetarian leftovers from it. It is good! There seems to be alot of soy protein in the packets, so they upset my tummy. But in general, I'm staying away from the wine, sugar, white flour and have been vegan. Mr Jones has been doing well, following my lead in the food department, more or less, and he's started spinning. He loves it. I'm so glad for him!
Next week, the kids will be out of school, and I will need really be aware of my emotions and not overeat. My self care will be pretty much on hold until fall, unless I can learn to meet their needs and my own simultaneously. Other moms do it. It think I'll make it a goal!

#4 and tough decisions

Hey! I'm down 0.2 lbs!
Mister started Medifast this past Saturday and engaged in a little "last supper" behavior. Blizzards, pie, you know the drill. I did partake in a little of that, so I am pleased with my little loss for the week.
I'm glad that Mister Jones and I are now on the same page, so to speak, with our weight loss efforts. I always feel as though I'm swimming upstream (and Not burning any calories) with my slimming efforts while he sits with a bowl of buttered popcorn and a glass of oaky chardonnay each night. Now that we are in tune, I'm really going to take advantage of this time to make some significant positive changes.
On another note, we've reviewed our finances for the upcoming months, and I've had to make a choice between Bikram yoga and Spanish lessons. I've decided to continue with Spanish, and really utilize the gym membership (which we can't get out of AND get a big discount for using).
I love Bikram and feel sad to leave it aside for now, but we can only afford so many things, right? The kids will be taking activities and sports this summer also, and we will be buying new bikes for them as well.
I'm also considering giving up the Bugg. As much as I have enjoyed it and learned from using it, my free subscription is up in June. Fitday and Sparkpeople are FREE. So, I'm thinking....track calories for free, work out like a fiend.....might be OK Buggless. Hmmm
I feel VERY grateful to have these choices. It is up to me to make the most of all that I have. Lucky Girl!!!

me and mister jones

Trying to hang on over here. Last night I went a little nuts on the food and yesterday I was unable to get away for a walk. I want to really rock today and tomorrow so I can see a loss on Monday.
The Mister and I have BOTH gained over 50lbs since getting married 10 years ago. This has much to do with our habit of having wine, making something yummy and watching a movie. This all happens after the kids are in bed. It has become not only our favorite, but now our only activity. Once a week would be fine, but sometimes it is four times a week! When he is working nights, I'll do it by myself.
Poor Mister now has high blood pressure, bad knee, terrible heart burn and sleep apnea. We both know if he loses the weight, all this will probably go away. He has decided to do Medifast and while it wouldn't be my choice, I'm in full support. This could be the thing for him. We have decided that it will be.
When we were in California the other week we looked at a vibrant older couple having dinner. We knew they were both physicians from New Zealand, here to speak at the conference Mister was attending. They were slim, beautifully dressed and groomed. Grey hair and wrinkled skin, yet lovely and handsome. More vibrant and energetic than us, who are 30 years younger. During that trip, we took a vow to each other and to ourselves, to live life to the fullest, to get out of our rut, to take excellent care of ourselves, not just the kids.
Losing this weight is just one of the many changes we plan to make, but it is the first and most important this for both of us.