I’m happy to say that I’m still at 253.6 this morning, so it’s official, I am still showing a 1.8lb loss since my last HYC check in.  I’m also proud to say that I’m boasting a brand new HYC badge on my sidebar.  I’ve made it past 35lbs!  Some of you may be confused about that, and I’ll explain.  In my last HYC post, I talked about how Weight Watchers online was showing that I had lost 34lbs when I was showing that I had lost 28.  Well, the reason for that, is because I had actually started trying to lose weight in 2005 when I was at my highest of 289lbs.

At that time, I lost 11lbs and then that Christmas my mom passed away, so I went off my diet due to all that I was going through, and then I got pregnant with my twins, 3 months later.  So I didn’t actually start trying again to lose weight until the first of this year, and I had completely forgotten about my previous loss and how much I weighed back in 2005.  So to make things right, I adjusted my starting weight on my blog and with My Fitness Pal, so that it would reflect the correct number that Weight Watcher’s was showing.

Just wanted to clear that up, in case some of you are thinking I’ve lost a bunch of weight over the past couple of weeks and I really haven’t.  But I will say, knowing that I’ve really lost more weight than I thought I had in the past really has given me a huge boost of confidence, and has helped me stay on track.  The only thing that I’m kinda bummed about, is knowing that if I hadn’t had that major slip up a couple of months ago, when I was having trouble getting myself back on track, that I would probably be showing a bigger loss.  And even now, I know I could be doing more.  With that said, I’d like to set some goals for myself for the next week, and then come back next week and review them and see if I have accomplished them.  Sounds like a plan, huh?

Here are my goals for this week:

1. Drink more water - I need to be drinking atleast 6-8 8oz glasses of water a day, and I haven’t been.
2. Exercise more and develop a good routine.
3. With eating, I need to be more structured and plan out my meals, and try to stick to a specific schedule.  I do so much better, when I know what I’m suppose to eat that day, rather than just trying to figure that out on the spot. Make sense?
4. Sleep schedule - OMG…it has been horrible.  And getting enough sleep is so important.  And that just hasn’t been happening.  So I’m going to try to make myself go to bed earlier (even though I really enjoy my “me” time after the kids go to bed)

So there ya have it.  Those are my goals for this week.  I think I can do it, how about you?  Have you set any goals for yourself this week?  I’d love to hear about them in the comments!  Until then….I’m out!

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I’m just too excited to wait until Tuesday to post this.  I haven’t weighed in almost 2 weeks, due to the fact that I’ve been super busy with anything and everything.  Anyway, I weighed this morning and I showed a 1.8 lb loss!  So now I’m down to 253.6, and I couldn’t be happier!  Things have been really crazy since the kids have started school.  The babies have also had a couple of doctor’s appointments.  This week, things should slow down a bit, so I should be able to get back to my food and exercise journal.

I’ve been doing good with my eating during the week, but splurged a little last weekend.  Yeah…it was my trigger food, pizza.  Something I’m probably going to have to totally eliminate all together.  It always seems to be the one that sends me right over the edge.

Do you have a trigger food??  What is a trigger food you ask?  JoLynn Braley over at The Fit Shack explains it really well:

“Trigger foods are any foods that trigger you to overeat and/or binge. They are foods that you just can’t get enough of; one bite is never enough and one helping isn’t enough. Trigger foods can also lead you to overeat on other foods that initially you weren’t even thinking about eating if you feel guilty for eating your trigger foods in the first place!

Some people could have just one trigger food category like ice cream, and others could be triggered by anything sweet, salty, or fatty. Usually trigger foods contain refined sugar, and while trigger foods don’t necessarily lead to a binge, it’s interesting to note that the binge eating survey I did here at The Fit Shack showed that 72% of the survey participants binged on foods that contained sugar.”

Check out my poll located in my sidebar, I’d love to see what others find their trigger food to be.  And if yours is not listed, please feel free to share it in the comments.

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One of my biggest challenges when dieting, is being able to afford the kind of food that is required.  And I’m sure I’m not the only one that finds it hard to stay on a diet when you are trying to save money.  With dollar menus everywhere, eating cheaply is pretty darn easy, but finding food that is both nutritious and inexpensive is a lot harder.  According to a study published last year in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers at the University of Washington found that at major supermarkets in the Seattle area between 2004 and 2006 the price of fruits and vegetables rose about 20 percent, while the cost of certain junk foods actually decreased.

So if you’re committed to healthy eating, here are a few tips to accomplish that without stretching your budget to its breaking point:

Shop in season. Most of the fruits and vegetables at your local supermarket have traveled an average of 1,500 miles. With the recent rise in fuel prices, that trip not only hurts the environment but your wallet as well. By tailoring your tastes to produce that is seasonally and locally in vogue, you’ll reduce your carbon footprint and your grocery bill, as well as enjoy fresh and tasty food.

Invest a little to save a lot. Living healthier may require a bit more when it comes to time, effort, and money, but the payoff is huge. And if you play it smart, you can minimize the necessary investment on many fronts, each of which is entwined with the other. For example, you can save money by prepping your own produce or making your own juice. And by spending some cash on quality appliances-juicer, mandoline slicer, specialized peelers-you can turn these tedious chores into fun, easy activities that you’re more likely to set aside time to do.

Grow your own. If you’ve got a yard, what are you waiting for? Start a garden. Pick a plot in your yard that gets a sufficient amount of sunlight (at least six hours a day), and if you’re a first-timer, start small-a 10-foot-by-10-foot square is a great beginning. Head to a local nursery or home center (they’ll advise on which fruits and vegetables thrive in your area) to get the supplies you’ll need: plants, seeds, soil, hoe, rototiller, and more. And even if you don’t have a yard, you can still grow carrots, lettuce, herbs, tomatoes, and peppers in containers on a patio or at a windowsill that gets lots of sunlight.

Buy frozen and canned fruits and vegetables. Many experts agree that the process of freezing and canning fruits and vegetables doesn’t diminish the nutritional value of these foods. If you’re concerned about taste, you can boost flavor by adding a variety of spices. Many recipes allow for the substitution of fresh vegetables with canned or frozen ones; in fact, by using canned tomatoes in a sauce or a soup, you can save as much as 70 cents per pound.

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A couple of months back, Matthew over at 3rd Chance Fitness, inquired about advertising on my site.  At the time I didn’t have an advertising package developed, but despite that, Matthew and I were able to work out great deal.  Yesterday, I spoke with Matthew again, and agreed to do a review of his website.

When Matthew and Karen Perry first decided to start their supplement company, their main focus was to create something for people that were trying to get motivated, healthy and back on track. Matthew has been an avid health and fitness enthusiast his entire life.  He worked for 8 years in the health club industry as part owner and manager of two successful health and fitness centers.  This is where he honed his personal training skills and discovered his enthusiasm for helping people create healthier lives.  His passion led him and his wife, Karen, to create 3rd Chance Fitness and Muscle Memory whey protein powder, the first in a line of health and nutritional supplements.  Click here, if you would like to read an interesting story as to how they came up with the name, 3rd Chance Fitness.

Matthew and Karen’s main product at 3rd Chance Fitness is their Muscle Memory™ whey protein powder.  It is made from lean animal sources of protein which are the most complete and contain all the essential amino acids necessary to build new protein. Whey protein powder is known to be a particularly excellent source of protein because it’s naturally complete and is easily digestible.  Muscle Memory™ whey protein powder is naturally low in fat and calories and provides a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals.  It is also supplemented with an all natural sweetener called Stevia.  A plant native to tropical South America and Central America, is commonly grown for its sweet leaves and is used as a dietary supplement for its many benefits.  Read more about this amazing all natural sweetener here.

In exchange for the review, Matthew has agreed to send me a full sample of his Muscle Memory™ whey protein powder!  And I can’t wait to try it!  So stay tuned, I plan to give you guys the low down on it.  If you would like to read what others have though about it, be sure and check out the testimonials page.  They also have sections dedicated to healthy recipes and great protein shake ideas.  So check those out too!

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Yeah…I’ve been MIA for the past few days.  Hubby has been on vacation, and the kiddos started school on Thurs.  Which went great, btw!  You can read about on my other blog if you are interested.  I promise to get back to business on Monday with my updates.

Until then…I’m out!