Update

Well I am starting on my fourth week of exercising and it is getting easier. I love having more strength and energy. Getting up at 5:45 am is getting easier, I just have to make sure that I get to bed early. I still can't run for very long because I hate how it makes me feel. I don't know if its a mental thing or that I'm still in poor shape. Part of the problem is that I feel like I will tip over on the treadmill! I'm glad that Jami and Amy are starting to find a time to exercise that works for them. It really has been great having workout buddies! I started tracking what I am eating this week and I feel like I have more control. I guess that I will find out next week if its working. I have incorporated alot more fruits and veggies into my diet which helps me feel full on fewer calories. I hope that everyone else is doing well. Love you guys!

It is about time

I have been very disappointed in myself these last two months, I have not been doing as well as I should have.  I have started to workout in the evenings with my friend Sandy.  It feels really good to get back into the groove of things.  I will keep it up, my eating hasn't been horendous just not the best that I could be doing.  Scott looks great.  I am so proud of him.  Shelly and Lisa keep it up it really does help when you have someone to work out with.  Jami I am glad you are able to start running in the morning.  I have started to run up to the gym after work and it has been hard, it is amazing how out of shape we can get when we don't work out all the time.  I love you all!! Keep up the great job!

I have joined the early birds.

Last week a friend of mine called and asked me to start running with her. It literally felt like Christmas, I was so excited. This morning started our 6:15 am running. Running is really what helps me get my weight off. I have just had such a hard time getting the motivation to run the tread mill at 6 am. It is so fun to just get out and get the run in. There aren't any distractions or kids yelling at me. Other than being a little early on a short nights sleep and cold, it was fabulous. I really just do better having to meet someone and go else where to get the excercise in. Michael is too nice when I tell him I am sleeping longer. It will be hard since Kate still doesn't sleep well. But this is what I need to do to get where I want to be. Good job Lisa, Shelly and Michael for getting up and excerising so early.

I am sore

This morning Lisa and I used the weight machines at ISU and I used some muscles that haven't been used in a while. I am so sore! Then Scott and I came home and proceeded to tear out some walls in the kitchen and the floor and get rid of all the debris. Also, we hauled the fridge down the stairs, and brought home 8 sheets of backer board for the tile(it's heavy!). So, weight lifting wasn't really necessary this morning because I ended up doing it all day long. I hope that I can move tomorrow! I really like the machines at the gym. I was scared to use them but they are very user friendly and I will definitely add strength training to my weekly exercise routine now.
I hope that you have all had a great week. Love you all!
Shelly

I feel good !!

42 Pounds...

GONE !!!

I'm taking my life back!

Hi, I'm Lisa and I am addicted to delicious food and sugar. I decided on Saturday to take my life back as I sat on the couch I felt like a fat blob and I was miserable. I realized that I was miserable becuase I chose to eat crap and I chose to be lazy. If I ever want to be happy with my body I have to figure out why I choose food. I want to be healthy and happy and confident. I am choosing today to be healthy. Yes, I will make mistakes and eat sweets or eat too much but I will pick myself up and choose to make a better decision. I am tired of the run around that food gives me. I will conquer my addiction by taking it one day at a time and relying on the Lord. It's all I really know how to do. I wish all of you the best in your fight with food. I know that we can reach our goals to be healthy. I will keep you posted on my battle. Today is the day that I take my life back. Hi, my name is Lisa and I am addicted to food and sugar but not for much longer!

Yummy Salad

I am at work and I am eating a yummy salad. I have been eating this same type of salad for lunch for the past 4 days. I am addicted! I haven't figure out the calories (which I should) but it is mostly veggies so it can't be too bad! I take one bunch of romaine lettuce, one half of an english cucumber, 2 T. feta cheese, a handful of craisins, half of an avocado, and 2 T. Kraft light house italian dressing. Today I added about 4 oz. of cooked chicken breast but the other days I had it without the chicken. It fills a 48 oz. bowl so it is alot of salad. I have to eat it alone because the feta smell offends all of the boys except Evan. I think he likes to eat feta to make his brothers mad! Anyway, that is my delicious salad that I love. I should have Scott figure out the calories for me, he is the calorie king now. ;) My exercising has gone great this week. I am slowly starting to get into shape and I have more energy. Lisa and I have been meeting at Reed's Gym at 6am on Tuesday and Thursday and whatever time will work on Saturdays for both of us. I really like it there and time flies when you aren't there by yourself. I am also more motivated to go. I am also having the same problem with sweets. I almost made cookies last night, but instead I chewed some gum. It's all mind over matter but sometimes my mind is weak! I need to figure out some low-calorie sweets. Oranges are cheap and yummy right now and they help with the sweet cravings. Let me know of other low calorie treats that are helping people through the cravings. Love you all!

Out of Control

I don't know what is wrong with me but I want to eat every piece of sugar I can find right now. I feel so out of control. I have been exercising but my eating has been awful. Losing weight is an every day conscious decision to eat right and exercise. I am sucking at it right now. I need to shake myself out of this funk I am in. I hope everyone is doing better than I am!

Grandmas not on a diet

So, since we have had Grandma Darrington at out house, I am betting that she is packing on the pounds. This lady never stops eating. She screamed for 2 full hours this afternoon for ICE CREAM. I had already given her one bowl. I thought that would be enough. Ryan gave her his bowl he had saved from yesterday. That wasn't enough. So after a bowl after dinner, she stopped asking. I don't believe she doesn't eat. I wish I could lose as she does. Maybe I need to eat more ice cream. I think she really just needs to have a BM. Hopefully the 2 giant sized Bran muffins and Chilli will do some good. I just hope it is in the morning and not in the middle of the night. BM doesn't stand for best manners either. All though she could use some of those too. What a day!! WE LOVE "YOU" Grandma D.

I'm Melting...Who is that in the mirror?

Well, I had another succesful week on HCG. Even though I was out of town I resisted most of the temptations that come with being on the road. By the way Homewood Suites are nice hotels: Hot breakfast and managers reception with food/wine in the evening (even though I couldn't eat any of it). The wine was the best part. J/K The hotel had a fridge, stove, and microwave so I was able to control my diet. I ended up losing 6 pounds last week and 17 in two weeks. I woke up one morning and looked in the mirror and didn't recognize myself. It was a little scary (Thought it was a government conspiracy or like that movie where they switch faces). I am excited that I am seeing results and I hope that all of you can get through the various funks you are in. I'll be prayin for ya. I'm hoping that by next week I can drop the rest of my baby fat from Hayden's pregnancy. Baby cravings...my downfall. Shirye is doing well to and is going to burn the Zumba videos from her Dad's girlfriend. My little senorita is going to connect with her inner latina and feel the burn! She thinks I'm a wierdo but I told her I'm just a Tolman. Love ya'll...have a great week.

P.S. It is 18 degrees and snowing...hope work is delayed in the morning!

Ditto

I have lost all of the weight that I gained last week. If Jami doesn't make cookies or brownies and I use some self control I may even lose some weight this week. Our kids being sick the last few weeks has really put a damper on montivation and getting the exercise in. I am so sorry of everyones struggles. Remember the big picture is not money for winning the competion, but improving our health, so we can outlive our mother.