Great News

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

I guess the stress is helping me lose weight! I weighed this morning and I weigh 189.6. I have not been very hungry this week with all of the stress at work so I think it has helped me lsoe weight. I am hoping that I will sleep better tonight and have more energy but we will see.

I am a Site Coordinator for a computer program for state employees and with all of the budget cuts the state is not sending any students to our training. We are a receipts based program which means no money coming in and money still going out. I am going to have to figure out what to do to lower costs and try to get more students in our classes. I hope that we do not have to lay off anybody.

I hope that by blogging this and getting it down in writing that maybe I will be able to sleep better tonight and be a little hungrier tomorrow.

Monday is my doctor's appt. for my cholesterol check and hopefully with all of the weight that I have lost and all of the exercise that I have been doing I will not have to go on medication.

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

DEMIKIT 2/4/2009 9:06PM

Hey girl, I am glad that you are losing weight!! I am not thrilled that it is because you are that stressed, though, I am sorry to hear that. I don't know how much you are currently exercising. (Although it seems like I should, I am sorry, I have had a long day after not much sleep and I am exhausted!!) But exercise helps with stress relief for me, and heaven knows, I have needed it the past few months!! Do let us know how the doctor's appointment goes! Report Inappropriate Comment

Boot Camp is Over!

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Wow, I can't believe that boot camp is over and I actually did all of the exercise every day for a month! I hope that I can keep up with it on my own, but I am worried that I will not.

I have lost weight and I am feeling good. I have to measure my inches again and see how that is too.

I heard that SP has a swim suit boot camp and I am looking forward to that. I imagine that it won't start until April.

I am still tracking my food and doing pretty good. I have fallen off the diet a couple of times but I usually eat less the next day to make up for it. I have decided that if I don't allow myself to have fun and eat a little bit more once in a while I will get disgusted and stop eating healthy all together. I ate a Lindt chocolate today and man was that good!

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

DEMIKIT 2/1/2009 11:36AM

Well done with the boot camp, that is awesome!! And there is nothing in the world wrong with having a Lindt once in a while, just figure it into your calorie count and keep moving!! You should have that kind of treat from time to time, with me, it really helps me not to binge on the stuff. Yes, SP does have a swimsuit boot camp, I did it last year and it was really good, so I am sure you will enjoy it! Report Inappropriate Comment

CAREDFORONE 1/31/2009 9:52PM

Congratulations on a great boot camp! And I agree with the Lindt thing... we have a factory outlet for Lindt nearby and it's a major temptation! Report Inappropriate Comment

Finally!

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Well, my plateau is finally over! I have now lost 15 pounds with Spark People! I go to the doctor in two weeks for blood work so I am really trying hard. I have been exercising for about 45-60 minutes a day, 7 days a week. Mostly walking and some strength training. I bought a wii and that has been something else. I could barely lift my arms after play tennis and boxing and bowling all weekend! I think it also counts as some exercise.

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

ROCKYMTNGIRL1 1/31/2009 1:00PM

Congratulations on breaking your plateau!! That is awesome!! I bet your blood work will be very positive. All your hard work is paying off! Report Inappropriate Comment

Boot Camp

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

First of all, I would like to thank all of my spark people friends for all of the motivation that they have given me latey. Not only have they given me kind words but some of them are really kicking butt with the exercise! Speaking about kicking butt, boot camp did that to me today. One minute I was on the ball exercising and the next minute I was laying flat on my back! I layed there and laughed and then backed up the exercise and tried it again. I thought that it was pretty funny that the challenge today was to leave a blog since I just blogged yesterday!

On another note, the snow is melting rapidly and it is time to go back to the real world! I am sure that I will have to work tomorrow but I sure enjoyed the three days off this week.

Once again thanks to all of my friends that I have met on this wonderful web site Spark People.

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

HERE2PERSEVERE 1/21/2009 7:57PM

on the ++positive++ spirit, and being able to laugh and then getting right back up on that horse...er...I mean ball! ;-) Take care & Keep on Sparking! Report Inappropriate Comment

Snow in North Carolina

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Wow did we get snow. It is the first snow fall we have had in several years. Everything was closed including all the schools so I had an extra day off! I decided that I would work as much as I could so I scrubbed the carpets and shoveled a path to the mail box and cleaned off the cars and walked to Leslie Sansone and did my boot camp exercises and I am exhausted but I feel good! I have not been very careful with my eating lately and I really have to be a little more careful about what is going in but other than that life is good!

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

CARYNRICKY525 1/21/2009 3:58PM

Hello Betsy, We had our share of snow here in New Jersey this winter. I love to see the pretty snow hanging on trees and lining our driveways. BUT SOMEBODY HAS TO SHOVEL THIS STUFF!! While we are cleaning the driveway, my son is having a blast and tackling us into the snow then the rest of the family just jump on the person like we're being pinned in a wrestling match. Don't worry you will back into the swing of things. Hey, I would be logging on to check in on you and make sure you are doing your thang. You better watch your ticker because I'm on your heels. Come on Betsy, you will be the 1st person to tell me to don't give up! Now I'm here telling you the same. Keep on movin', I know you could do you. YOU KNOW YOU COULD DO IT! Your friend. Caryn Report Inappropriate Comment

ROCKYMTNGIRL1 1/20/2009 11:15PM

It must of been pretty exciting to get snow after a few years! Today it was 68 degrees here in Denver and tomorrow is suppose to be 73!!! It's like spring here. We better get some moisture soon or we will be in a bit of trouble over the summer with the fire danger. Walking in the snow is such a treat and a workout! Keep up the good work! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEMIKIT 1/20/2009 6:44PM

We have already heard that the boys are out of school again tomorrow. I wish I didn't have to work!! LOL!! But we thoroughly enjoyed the snow!! Report Inappropriate Comment