Wednesday, May 28, 2003
So weigh in went surprising well last night. I have to say that I did have some reservations about going. I was pretty stressed most of the day, and as you know by now, I am an emotional eater, so it was quite the struggle not to eat my self silly. I did indulge in half a McDonalds happy meal with Jamie yesterday. He can't finish one by himself anyway, so it is so much easier to split it with him and I save points too. I ended up losing 1.8 lbs at the weigh in. I was so surprised since I was completely convinced that I was going to see a gain again.
Since my friend Jessica and her co-worker were not able to make weigh in last night, I took Jamie with me so I wouldn't have to sit alone feeling bad for my self if I gained. (I would have a convenient excuse as to why I had to leave.) Jamie loves to go to Weight Watchers and weigh him self. DawnChristie, our fab leader, was not there either so Jamie was dissapointed, but was happy enough to weigh him self iwth the fill in leader.
I made a delicious lasanga that was pretty great points wise. It is an asparagus, mushroom and sausage lasanga with a garlicy cheese sauce. It came out to about 5 points per piece. I will post the recipe on the main site later on today. You can feel the love with this recipe. Steve was pretty impressed, and my Mom is ready to kill for a piece. She has acid reflux and can't eat tomatoes so this recipe is right up her alley.
Anyhow, "Happy OP" to everyone, and keep on losing!
Since my friend Jessica and her co-worker were not able to make weigh in last night, I took Jamie with me so I wouldn't have to sit alone feeling bad for my self if I gained. (I would have a convenient excuse as to why I had to leave.) Jamie loves to go to Weight Watchers and weigh him self. DawnChristie, our fab leader, was not there either so Jamie was dissapointed, but was happy enough to weigh him self iwth the fill in leader.
I made a delicious lasanga that was pretty great points wise. It is an asparagus, mushroom and sausage lasanga with a garlicy cheese sauce. It came out to about 5 points per piece. I will post the recipe on the main site later on today. You can feel the love with this recipe. Steve was pretty impressed, and my Mom is ready to kill for a piece. She has acid reflux and can't eat tomatoes so this recipe is right up her alley.
Anyhow, "Happy OP" to everyone, and keep on losing!
Tuesday, May 27, 2003
Progress Prompts Now that summer has started (at least in some areas), what are your thoughts and feelings about wearing a bathing suit? Have you purchased it yet? If so, what does it look like? Where did you buy it? How did you feel when you bought it? Do you have a pool where you live and do you plan to use it regularly?
Well, it is finally spring here in Wisconsin and the weather is in the upper 60's lower 70's and just warm enough for shorts. I did buy a swim suit last year and wore it once. I wore it (of course) with a t-shirt over it, so technically I did wear it, but my bod was covered up.
I think this year, since I have lost approximately 32 lbs, I may still wear the suit from last summer since it is bound to fit me better than last year! I think I will make my self not wear a shirt in the pool either. It is a navy w/ white trim "tank-ini" that I got at Target. It technically a two piece suit, but they are not connected, and the top goes way down past where the waist band of the bottoms are, so it looks like a one piece. It's pretty comfortable and I like the cut of it. It is a 2X so it might really be too big. I'm going to have to try it on this week and see what's what.
My in-laws have a swimming pool and I have used it just about every summer so far. Steve isn't all that big on swimming, but I love to swim! It is really too bad that my in-laws live 45 minutes away, so they aren't close enough to pop over three times a week and get some exercise points. Now that Jamie is really big enough to want to go in the pool, I think I will use it more this next year. Last year the kiddie pool was set up in the pool area just next to the regular pool and Jamie spent his time throwing his pool toys into the big pool. I hope that we, as a family, can enjoy the pool much more this summer.
Milwaukee is situated right on Lake Michigan, and I would like to take advantage of that fact a few times during the summer. Last summer, Steve and I did take Jamie to the Lakefront/Bradford Beach, but the beach was all yucked up from some beach stinky muck and Jamie didn't care for it much. I hope this summer will be better.
I hope this summer I will feel much more comfortable with my weight and also I hope to start cracking down with the weight loss. I think I am more relaxed with my weight now, and I will enjoy the summer so much more.
Well, it is finally spring here in Wisconsin and the weather is in the upper 60's lower 70's and just warm enough for shorts. I did buy a swim suit last year and wore it once. I wore it (of course) with a t-shirt over it, so technically I did wear it, but my bod was covered up.
I think this year, since I have lost approximately 32 lbs, I may still wear the suit from last summer since it is bound to fit me better than last year! I think I will make my self not wear a shirt in the pool either. It is a navy w/ white trim "tank-ini" that I got at Target. It technically a two piece suit, but they are not connected, and the top goes way down past where the waist band of the bottoms are, so it looks like a one piece. It's pretty comfortable and I like the cut of it. It is a 2X so it might really be too big. I'm going to have to try it on this week and see what's what.
My in-laws have a swimming pool and I have used it just about every summer so far. Steve isn't all that big on swimming, but I love to swim! It is really too bad that my in-laws live 45 minutes away, so they aren't close enough to pop over three times a week and get some exercise points. Now that Jamie is really big enough to want to go in the pool, I think I will use it more this next year. Last year the kiddie pool was set up in the pool area just next to the regular pool and Jamie spent his time throwing his pool toys into the big pool. I hope that we, as a family, can enjoy the pool much more this summer.
Milwaukee is situated right on Lake Michigan, and I would like to take advantage of that fact a few times during the summer. Last summer, Steve and I did take Jamie to the Lakefront/Bradford Beach, but the beach was all yucked up from some beach stinky muck and Jamie didn't care for it much. I hope this summer will be better.
I hope this summer I will feel much more comfortable with my weight and also I hope to start cracking down with the weight loss. I think I am more relaxed with my weight now, and I will enjoy the summer so much more.
Sunday, May 25, 2003
Yesterday, Jamie and I took a ride up to see my Grandma. She lives 2.5 hours north west of Milwaukee. I haven't seen her since Easter and I thought it would be a nice ride. We stayed overnight since we got up there so late. We had so much fun and Jamie behaved VERY well. I was pretty proud of him. He was super great in the car as well, so it made things so much easier.
Since he is used to his little toddler bed, he and I slept in a downstairs bedrrom for easy access to the bathroom. I don't think I will ever sleep in the same bed with him! He slept glued to my side and tossed and turned all night long. If I got 4 hours of sleep I would be surprised. It is, however, very heart-melting when in the middle of the night, he burrows close and wispers half asleep "I love you Mommie." and falls back asleep.
This is the first time in my adult life that I have made the trek up-north without my Mom. We usually go together since it is easier to mind Jamie in pairs, and also since we both like to visit my Grandma. It was kind of strange being there without her. Jamie was completely convinced that Grandma would be by Great-Grandma's house when we got there. It isn't a terrible drive, and once you get in the car, it goes pretty fast. Thankfully Jamie slept most of the way up and most of the way home.
We usually visit once a month, but I just had this itch and felt like driving. It was a lot of fun, but still sad to be coming home. We still have tomorow as a holiday (Memorial Day) and will be visting by Steve's parents and my parents.
My parents got back late last night from a week long vacation. They road tripped to St. Louis (Missouri), Kansas City(Kansas/Missouri), Omaha (Nebraska) and the Amana Colonies ( in Illinois.) They had a great time, but missed Jamie terribly. I really missed them this trip too. Maybe it was because when we went on that same trip when I was in high school we had such a great time.
Since he is used to his little toddler bed, he and I slept in a downstairs bedrrom for easy access to the bathroom. I don't think I will ever sleep in the same bed with him! He slept glued to my side and tossed and turned all night long. If I got 4 hours of sleep I would be surprised. It is, however, very heart-melting when in the middle of the night, he burrows close and wispers half asleep "I love you Mommie." and falls back asleep.
This is the first time in my adult life that I have made the trek up-north without my Mom. We usually go together since it is easier to mind Jamie in pairs, and also since we both like to visit my Grandma. It was kind of strange being there without her. Jamie was completely convinced that Grandma would be by Great-Grandma's house when we got there. It isn't a terrible drive, and once you get in the car, it goes pretty fast. Thankfully Jamie slept most of the way up and most of the way home.
We usually visit once a month, but I just had this itch and felt like driving. It was a lot of fun, but still sad to be coming home. We still have tomorow as a holiday (Memorial Day) and will be visting by Steve's parents and my parents.
My parents got back late last night from a week long vacation. They road tripped to St. Louis (Missouri), Kansas City(Kansas/Missouri), Omaha (Nebraska) and the Amana Colonies ( in Illinois.) They had a great time, but missed Jamie terribly. I really missed them this trip too. Maybe it was because when we went on that same trip when I was in high school we had such a great time.
Friday, May 23, 2003
This week has been quite the week so far.
On Wednesday I had this Avon luncheon thing that was pretty ok nice, but the main reason for my mentioning it, was the fact that I wore a "pre-Jamie" dress to it. I had bought this dress in 1996 (I think) and haven't been able to wear it since at least before I had Jamie. It fit well too. Not too tight, and I didn't feel like a sausage. Wanna hear the kicker? It was size 16. Yes, you heard correctly, size 16. It is official. I'm in size 16. I recieved so many compliments, I felt like a queen. I also recently (about 2 months ago) got my hair cut off and now have shoulder length hair, in combination with the weight loss, NSV's are just rolling my way. It makes the whole struggle so worth it. I would like to at least be in a size 12 by the wedding.
Speaking of the wedding, the dresses came in. My cousin would like me to have the alterations finished by the end of July. I am going to see if the seamstress will do most of the alterations in July and then wait for the waist part until August. I kind of did a "Ok, sure, I'll have it done by the end of July" thing to placate her (my cousin), and I feel bad for doing that, but I really can't afford to pay to have it done twice.
A difference of 5-10 pounds lost would mean the difference of a well fitted dress and a dress hanging off of me. I'm going to wait the two weeks and then have ithe waist done. My Mom, my great aunt and also another friend of mine all use the same seamstress and I am going to see if she will do the alterations in two stages. I'm just not telling my cousin this, for all she will know, is that the alterations will be done by the end of July. Shhhhhhhhhh.
Anyhow, Friday Five time. Kind of dumb questions this week, and if they keep up like this, I will stop doig them. They are supposed to help you use your blog to it's fullest potential, so here goes.
1. What brand of toothpaste do you use? - I like Aim, and bonus, you can get it at the dollar store. Close Up is also pretty good, with a great cinnamon flavor.
2. What brand of toilet paper do you prefer? Whatever kind is on sale. Charmin clogs our toilets, so we tend to use the cheap-o Scott Tissue kind.
3. What brand(s) of shoes do you wear? - What woman only wears one brand of shoes?
4. What brand of soda do you drink? - Diet Pepsi and Diet Vanilla Coke.
5. What brand of gum do you chew? - Whatever kind I manage to hide from my kid. He knows what gum is now and wants it all the time. I have to hide it. It wouldn't be so bad, but he eats it like candy and then swallows it. Blech.
Take care everyone! OP all the way!
On Wednesday I had this Avon luncheon thing that was pretty ok nice, but the main reason for my mentioning it, was the fact that I wore a "pre-Jamie" dress to it. I had bought this dress in 1996 (I think) and haven't been able to wear it since at least before I had Jamie. It fit well too. Not too tight, and I didn't feel like a sausage. Wanna hear the kicker? It was size 16. Yes, you heard correctly, size 16. It is official. I'm in size 16. I recieved so many compliments, I felt like a queen. I also recently (about 2 months ago) got my hair cut off and now have shoulder length hair, in combination with the weight loss, NSV's are just rolling my way. It makes the whole struggle so worth it. I would like to at least be in a size 12 by the wedding.
Speaking of the wedding, the dresses came in. My cousin would like me to have the alterations finished by the end of July. I am going to see if the seamstress will do most of the alterations in July and then wait for the waist part until August. I kind of did a "Ok, sure, I'll have it done by the end of July" thing to placate her (my cousin), and I feel bad for doing that, but I really can't afford to pay to have it done twice.
A difference of 5-10 pounds lost would mean the difference of a well fitted dress and a dress hanging off of me. I'm going to wait the two weeks and then have ithe waist done. My Mom, my great aunt and also another friend of mine all use the same seamstress and I am going to see if she will do the alterations in two stages. I'm just not telling my cousin this, for all she will know, is that the alterations will be done by the end of July. Shhhhhhhhhh.
Anyhow, Friday Five time. Kind of dumb questions this week, and if they keep up like this, I will stop doig them. They are supposed to help you use your blog to it's fullest potential, so here goes.
1. What brand of toothpaste do you use? - I like Aim, and bonus, you can get it at the dollar store. Close Up is also pretty good, with a great cinnamon flavor.
2. What brand of toilet paper do you prefer?
3. What brand(s) of shoes do you wear? - What woman only wears one brand of shoes?
4. What brand of soda do you drink? - Diet Pepsi and Diet Vanilla Coke.
5. What brand of gum do you chew? - Whatever kind I manage to hide from my kid. He knows what gum is now and wants it all the time. I have to hide it. It wouldn't be so bad, but he eats it like candy and then swallows it. Blech.
Take care everyone! OP all the way!
Wednesday, May 21, 2003
So weigh in was pretty stinky. I gained 2.2 lbs. I looked over my weigh in chart with the leader and she and I both discovered that I gain every three weeks. Which also happens to co-incide with my period. This all started happening when I started this new birth controll about six months ago. (I swear, I really can't win.)
I know, too much information, but please, I am so tired of this gaining business! I did pretty well this last week too, and it doesn't piss me off, but I just wanted to sit down and cry over it. I am thinking of talking to my doctor about this. I even gain when I do pretty well. Doesn't that just suck.
Anyhow, tons of things to do today. I have a big Avon recognition luncheon this morning/afternoon and I have to walk to the grocery store to buy nylons. On a positive note, I tried on a pre-Jamie dress (size 16) and it fits well! I am going to wear it to proudly to the lucheon. I was doing the happy dance last night in my underwear after I tried on the dress on a whim. Yay!
I know, too much information, but please, I am so tired of this gaining business! I did pretty well this last week too, and it doesn't piss me off, but I just wanted to sit down and cry over it. I am thinking of talking to my doctor about this. I even gain when I do pretty well. Doesn't that just suck.
Anyhow, tons of things to do today. I have a big Avon recognition luncheon this morning/afternoon and I have to walk to the grocery store to buy nylons. On a positive note, I tried on a pre-Jamie dress (size 16) and it fits well! I am going to wear it to proudly to the lucheon. I was doing the happy dance last night in my underwear after I tried on the dress on a whim. Yay!
Tuesday, May 20, 2003
Friday Five - Better late than never.
1. What drinking water do you prefer -- tap, bottle, purifier, etc.? Bottled when I remember to buy it. Otherwise we drink tap.
2. What are your favourite flavor of chips? I like those fancy bistro chips by frito-lay that are smoked cheddar w/ garlic, but I don't eat anymore. Fat Free Pringles all the way now-a-days.
3. Of all the things you can cook, what dish do you like the most? I like the Jambayla dish I make quite a bit. I made my Talpia with rice and zuchinni last night that was to die for. Oh yeah.
4. How do you have your eggs? Poached on toast. If not poached, over easy.
5. Who was the last person who cooked you a meal? How did it turn out? It's been so long, I can't even remember. I even cook when I go to my Mother's house. We had dinner some time in February at my MIL's house. Dinner is always great over there.
See ya soon!
1. What drinking water do you prefer -- tap, bottle, purifier, etc.? Bottled when I remember to buy it. Otherwise we drink tap.
2. What are your favourite flavor of chips? I like those fancy bistro chips by frito-lay that are smoked cheddar w/ garlic, but I don't eat anymore.
3. Of all the things you can cook, what dish do you like the most? I like the Jambayla dish I make quite a bit. I made my Talpia with rice and zuchinni last night that was to die for. Oh yeah.
4. How do you have your eggs? Poached on toast. If not poached, over easy.
5. Who was the last person who cooked you a meal? How did it turn out? It's been so long, I can't even remember. I even cook when I go to my Mother's house. We had dinner some time in February at my MIL's house. Dinner is always great over there.
See ya soon!
Wednesday, May 14, 2003
I had weigh in last night. I did manage to lose 0.8 lbs. Nothing to sneeze at since I didn't expect a loss at all. I had a rough week eating wise, but I think I may have gotten my focus back.
I got wind of the fact that the bridesmaid's dresses are going to be coming in later on this month. Ugh. I am not any where close to where I need to be. All I can do is keep on plugging away. I hope that things start to get easier for me. I guess I just really need to keep my nose to the grind stone.
I hope to post some pictures this week. Some pictures were taken at a party recently and I hope to see them soon. Candid photos always look better than the posed ones. I have got to call my neighbor about them.
OP all the way!
I got wind of the fact that the bridesmaid's dresses are going to be coming in later on this month. Ugh. I am not any where close to where I need to be. All I can do is keep on plugging away. I hope that things start to get easier for me. I guess I just really need to keep my nose to the grind stone.
I hope to post some pictures this week. Some pictures were taken at a party recently and I hope to see them soon. Candid photos always look better than the posed ones. I have got to call my neighbor about them.
OP all the way!
Monday, May 12, 2003
While driving about town on Saturday, I happened behind a vehicle at a stop-light that had a very unusual bumper sticker. It was of the grade that you see in the vending machines at K-Mart that go for $.50 that read "Princess" or "Diva." You know, cheesy. Anyhow, this sticker read "Fat People Are Harder To Kidnap." I kind of didn't know how to react to that.
I wasn't offended as an overweight person, and I didn't see humor in it either. I think that I have a rather keen sense of humor and I felt nothing towards this sticker. Absolutely nothing. I did feel, somehow, that I should be outraged, but I couldn't even muster up some anger. The girl driving was a little on the heavier side, so what' up with the sticker? Stupidity reigns, methinks.
I've been asked to participate in a survey/panel discussion by the local liberal newspaper. They are looking to find out what people really want from The Milwaukee Journal. How cool is that? Both Steve and I feel that that newspaper is so liberal it is unreadable. Personally, human interest stories are fine and dandy, and people love them, but give me cold, hard, unbiased facts any day over some socialist minded columnist banging her drum about the youth gone bad and how it is the community's fault. Give me a big fat break. Anyhow, I have to call the lady back today and see when this shindig is happening.
This week has been hell on eating. I have barely managed to hold my own and I have been going on walks, so hopefully things will balance out. Steve, Jamie and I did take a nice long walk Friday night and ended up bumping into a couple that go to the same Weight Watchers meetings as Jessica and I do. We knew they lived in the same area as I did, but it was nice to see them out and about walking. They have quite the extensive walking route, and I hope to start doing walks like that with Jamie and Steve at least 2 or 3 nights a week. It was pleasant, and by no means power walking. Jamie's little legs can go only so fast. He likes pitching rocks in the river, so everyone is satisfied.
Happy late Mother's Day to all the Mommies and Mommies to be out there! That means you Simone!
I wasn't offended as an overweight person, and I didn't see humor in it either. I think that I have a rather keen sense of humor and I felt nothing towards this sticker. Absolutely nothing. I did feel, somehow, that I should be outraged, but I couldn't even muster up some anger. The girl driving was a little on the heavier side, so what' up with the sticker? Stupidity reigns, methinks.
I've been asked to participate in a survey/panel discussion by the local liberal newspaper. They are looking to find out what people really want from The Milwaukee Journal. How cool is that? Both Steve and I feel that that newspaper is so liberal it is unreadable. Personally, human interest stories are fine and dandy, and people love them, but give me cold, hard, unbiased facts any day over some socialist minded columnist banging her drum about the youth gone bad and how it is the community's fault. Give me a big fat break. Anyhow, I have to call the lady back today and see when this shindig is happening.
This week has been hell on eating. I have barely managed to hold my own and I have been going on walks, so hopefully things will balance out. Steve, Jamie and I did take a nice long walk Friday night and ended up bumping into a couple that go to the same Weight Watchers meetings as Jessica and I do. We knew they lived in the same area as I did, but it was nice to see them out and about walking. They have quite the extensive walking route, and I hope to start doing walks like that with Jamie and Steve at least 2 or 3 nights a week. It was pleasant, and by no means power walking. Jamie's little legs can go only so fast. He likes pitching rocks in the river, so everyone is satisfied.
Happy late Mother's Day to all the Mommies and Mommies to be out there! That means you Simone!
Tuesday, May 06, 2003
Hi there folks! Welcome to the new home of Through the Looking Glass's journal/blog. I was offered to beta test a new blogger format thing, and I said "Oh yes!"
As you already can see, I completely revamped the main web site at http://karilookingglass.bravepages.com. Pretty cool, huh? I recently bought Microsoft FrontPage 98 on ebay for a song and dance. It is quite the publishing tool. I'm pretty excited about the whole thing.
Last week I did lose 1.2 pounds. I really struggled last week with getting back on track, but things worked out in the end. I'm not going to be attending weigh in tonight since we have NO $$ and I am going to be going over to my Aunt Mary's house tonight to do exercise night with her, my other Aunt and a friend of theirs. I'm pretty excited about working out with them.
Well, I hope to post more tonight after I figure out how to transfer my archives from the old blogger site. Wish me luck!
As you already can see, I completely revamped the main web site at http://karilookingglass.bravepages.com. Pretty cool, huh? I recently bought Microsoft FrontPage 98 on ebay for a song and dance. It is quite the publishing tool. I'm pretty excited about the whole thing.
Last week I did lose 1.2 pounds. I really struggled last week with getting back on track, but things worked out in the end. I'm not going to be attending weigh in tonight since we have NO $$ and I am going to be going over to my Aunt Mary's house tonight to do exercise night with her, my other Aunt and a friend of theirs. I'm pretty excited about working out with them.
Well, I hope to post more tonight after I figure out how to transfer my archives from the old blogger site. Wish me luck!
