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Not where I want to beTuesday, April 19, 2011
I’m a little disappointed (OK, make that very disappointed) that I’m not where I wanted to be on my weight loss plan. According to plan, this past weigh in should have put me at 193, but instead I’m sitting at 196. This Sunday I’m “supposed to” be 191, but I just don’t think I’m going to see a 5 lb loss this week. ![]()
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TRANSFORM724
4/20/2011 9:16AM
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Be careful with doing more exercise. That will stop the progress if you aren't eating enough. That's what happened to me in March. I say keep doing what you were doing originally. You're weight loss is amazing! 30 lbs down since you started! That is really great and if you continue on like you were originally..you are going to continue to see the results you want. Don't fix what isn't broken. You found the science you needed for meals and exercise...stay with that for a little while longer. Report Inappropriate Comment |


CHANTELLE41
4/19/2011 5:01PM
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I agree with ISMEME- weight loss is not a linear thing. We can give it our all and strange things can happen. I'm not trying to discourage you. I think you should follow whatever you think is a reasonable plan, but be realistic about what may happen in terms of weight loss. If the weight doesn't come off, this week, don't be afraid to reward yourself for your efforts! The weight will come off. You are a champion!
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KURTBAMF
4/19/2011 1:54PM
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You can do it, girl! You are already kicking so much butt! Don't forget where you came from and how much you've lost already. If you can't lose the 5lbs by Easter, don't get discouraged. ISMEME is totally right about how weight fluctuates per week. Sometimes I plateau and then I'll lose 3lbs! I think you're doing great and should be proud of your successes. Keep at it, chica!
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DCDAWG
4/19/2011 10:40AM
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It sounds like you have a good plan, but also remember weight loss fluctuates -- especially for women. Don't beat yourself up! Stick to your plan, exercise, etc. I think that you should reward yourself with a little of the wilty lettuce salad no matter what -- just for being so dedicated!
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ISMEME
4/19/2011 10:19AM
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You can do it, but remember that the weight will eventually come off and it is about a healthy journey. I only lost like1 pound last week, but when i weighed yesterday i had lost over 4 more... weight loss doesn't always happen in a nice linear fashion... but... you have done amazing so far!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment |


Weekly weigh in: 196
That puts me at a total of 31 lbs lost, woooooo. For some reason, I'm just not that excited. Perhaps it's because it was just last week that I was ECSTATIC about making it to "One-derland." Perhaps it's because I've been thrilled about 10 lbs, then about 20, and now that 10 lb increment just doesn't seem so special. Or maybe it's because this time it took me twice as long to lose that 10 lb increment (reached 10 lbs goal around 1/20, 20 lbs around 2/20, and 30 lbs around 4/20.) Whichever the case, I'm very glad to have lost another 2 lbs this week, and I'm glad to have crossed this 30 lbs mark, but I'm ready to keep pushing for 50.
Something I AM incredibly excited over is my new greenhouse!! We got our tax rebate back and my husband and I split the money so we each have half. I'm sure he will do the responsible thing and put his in savings or pay some bills with it, but that's just not my style. That's what I work my butt off every day at work to do - pay bills. This is my playtime money!
Yesterday I bought a 6' x 10' greenhouse from Mills Fleet Farm. Here's a link to the 6' x 8' version so you can get an idea of what it's like:
www.fleetfarm.com/catalog/product_de
tail/lawn-garden/lawn-garden-tools/she
lterlogic-organic-growers-greenhouse
It was actually quite cheap compared to some of the others I was looking at ($230, instead of $450-$650!). I'm going to go back to Fleet Farm next week and buy some shelving to put in it, and I'm also going to be on the look out at garage sales for pots and things. I'm so excited to start my container vegetable garden this spring!! I ordered two books on container gardening off of Amazon, and I think I'll hold off on actually buying pots and things until those come. They should give me a better idea of what sorts of needs I have to grow certain types of vegetables, and what sorts of veggies grow well in containers.
I hope to grow tomatoes, onions, summer squash, zucchini, spinach, romaine lettuce, bell peppers, peas, green beans, acorn squash, asparagus, radishes, and possibly something new to me like eggplant. Oh! And strawberries and blueberries, and possibly a raspberry cane if I have room.
I know I probably won't have room in my 6' x 10' tent-like greenhouse for ALL of those things, but I hope with some creative placement (like shelving units, hanging planters, and training things with vines to grow upward) I can fit many of them. And I only need a few plants of most of these, and just one of others. One or two tomato plants should get me through the summer just fine - as opposed to the dozen or so tomato plants we had in my mom's garden last year, and most of the tomatoes ended up going uneaten! I don't need a whole row of green beans or peas - again, one or two vines of each should do for me. Likewise zucchini and summer squash - those plants are so prolific that one of each will produce plenty. I've never tried growing spinach, romaine lettuce, onions, or asparagus before, but I'll learn about them and see what my needs will be. =)
And I fully intend on growing my tomatoes in an upside down planter (or 2), which will conserve space and eliminate the need for tomato cages. I'm looking into other plants that are able to grow this way.
In other, non-gardening news... I finished Week 1 of Couch to 5K yesterday. Woo! Today started Week 2, Day 1. =) The podcast I'm using to time my runs is NHS Couch to 5K. It's got great music, and the nice lady that tells you when you walk and when to run gives you a little warning when it's almost time to run, and she also lets you know "This is your 3rd run," or "This is your second to last run - you're almost there!" You can download this podcast for free by searching the iTunes store for "NHS Couch to 5k", or you can download them at their website:
www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/c25k/Pages/couch
-to-5k.aspx
Or if you search "Couch to 5K" in the iTunes store, you can find lots of free podcast to download running music for each week of the program. Searching "C25K" yields only 2 results - one techno and one Christian music. I've listening to snippets off all the ones I found (searching both "C25K" and "Couch to 5k") and NHS's is the best by far, in my opinion. The music is upbeat and great to run to, and the cues for when to walk and when to run are clear.
Happy Sparking!!
Elley


KAZINMICH
4/18/2011 11:41AM
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Nice Job! I really want to do the same thing - the greenhouse - I don't think this year it will fit. We already have our income tax going to savings & paying credit cards. Since Chris was unemployed most of last year we don't get all those taxes back. I'm actually getting back half of what I received the previous year when i was single. now that we are married, I have to be more responsible with the money. I know after losing 40 lbs since January, I'm not as excited either. I'm kinda in a blah state trying to respark myself, so that 5% challenge will be exactly what I need. Report Inappropriate Comment |


RASMUSSEN5
4/17/2011 6:48PM
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30lbs is nothing to be down about! Love the idea of the green house! Can't wait to get my garden planted! I am also doing C25k and in my second week! Thanks for the music info! Report Inappropriate Comment |


LOVETOCROCHET5
4/17/2011 4:19PM
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30 pounds is AMAZING!!!!!! Way to go!!
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RAINBOWCHOC
4/17/2011 3:25PM
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30lbs is a major achievement but it's ok not to feel excited. You have not lost your enthusiasm for life as shown in the blog. You are planning your greenhouse and making healthy choices so the "Scale reward" is not so important. You are a true Sparker! Good luck with your journey best wishes, Sandra Report Inappropriate Comment |


SANSANDY1
4/17/2011 2:38PM
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Amazing, really well done and good luck with getting your greenhouse kitted out just as you want it!
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LILABE11
4/17/2011 12:56PM
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Thanks for the tip on C25K. I've been having trouble staying motivated lately and I've been thinking about trying that program as a jump start.
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DR1939
4/17/2011 12:15PM
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A feeling of satisfaction is an appropriate response. Now you know Report Inappropriate Comment |


STIMPYKINS
4/17/2011 10:15AM
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Wow.... Congrats to you!! Report Inappropriate Comment |


TRANSFORM724
4/17/2011 10:05AM
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I'm excited for you! That is major!!! Woohoo!!!! Congrats! Do you know how hard it is to lose 1 pound? You lost 30 lbs since you started your journey! How awesome is that???!!! VERY!!! Report Inappropriate Comment |


HEYPINK
4/17/2011 9:30AM
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hey, congrats on 30 lbs. Wanna get excited about it? Go find objects weighing 30lbs and pick them up. I find the visual always helps me appreciate just how much it is I've really lost and what it feels like off my body!!! Sounds like you're excited for your greenhouse, thats really cool! Thanks for the C25k idea. I do one already - its techno, which is okay, but not always what Im in the mood for. I'll definitely check out the one you mentioned! Warrior On! Sarah Report Inappropriate Comment |


RSSSLHB
4/17/2011 9:13AM
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FRANCIE-N-BELLA
4/17/2011 9:03AM
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Be very proud of all your accomplishments no matter how small or whatever they are!!! Great job!!!
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