Recent Posts Tagged With 'goals'

• New Year\'s Resolutions? Yeah, I got \'em.

  Posted on Thursday December 31st, 2009 at 05:21 in baby, goals, resolutions, societal issues, shout outs and thank yous

  I'm a resolution-maker, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. It's not like I say in August, "Oh man, I really should stop drinking a bottle of wine a night...well, I'll wait until New Year's to stop!"Hmmm...but if I really did start drinking a bottle a n...

• Eat like you\'re pregnant

  Posted on Thursday December 3rd, 2009 at 05:15 in baby, holidays, goals, millionaire, what i eat

  When I was on Millionaire, Meredith Vieira announced to the nation that my husband and I would like to try for another baby. (By the way, Meredith - still waiting for my check!) So, I guess it's okay to talk about such things here on my blog, since M...

• Am I a failure?

  Posted on Sunday November 15th, 2009 at 07:55 in goals, Emotions, sugar, mantra, cravings, mojo, temptations, freaking out, panicking, slip-ups

  Hi guys! I'm posting on a Sunday because I have a confession to make, and I figured it would be better get it out there NOW.I have completely failed at the Bust the Sugar Cravings challenge.I feel...disappointed. Frustrated. Slow. Confused. Ashamed. ...

• Loser Envy - Can I Be At Peace With My Own Rate of Weight Loss?

  Posted on Tuesday November 3rd, 2009 at 04:26 in goals, Emotions, mantra, challenges

  I love this weight loss / healthy living blog community that we all live in. The support I've received since starting WMBS has been incredible...you all just get it, and I know I can count on you for advice, support or sometimes a good, swift kick in...

• 263,520

  Posted on Friday October 30th, 2009 at 06:52 in goals, motivation, Emotions, self confidence, milestones, triumphs, nsv

  263,520 minutes = 4,392 hours = 183 days = 6 monthsI remember when I first started this journey on 4/30/09, I daydreamed about writing this very post. I wanted the title to say, "1/2 of a year, and 1/2 way to goal!" I wanted to lose 50 pounds by toda...

• A "Back On The Wagon" Plan

  Posted on Friday October 16th, 2009 at 07:51 in goals, motivation, bingeing, jillian michaels

  There comes a time in every weight loss blogger's life (with the exception of Jack Sh*t, who is an anomaly), when one must atone for one's sins, contemplate past transgressions, and decide whether to continue this journey or to let their blog (and we...

• A "Back On The Wagon" Plan

  Posted on Friday October 16th, 2009 at 07:51 in goals, motivation, bingeing, jillian michaels

  There comes a time in every weight loss blogger's life (with the exception of Jack Sh*t, who is an anomaly), when one must atone for one's sins, contemplate past transgressions, and decide whether to continue this journey or to let their blog (and we...

• The 70 Pound Gorilla In The Room

  Posted on Thursday October 15th, 2009 at 08:26 in goals, challenges, bingeing, slip-ups

  You may have noticed I haven't mentioned my weight lately. That's because I haven't weighed myself in days. And THAT'S because I haven't been eating well, and I don't want to see how bad it really is. I'm guessing I'm up about 7 pounds from my lighte...

• The 70 Pound Gorilla In The Room

  Posted on Thursday October 15th, 2009 at 08:26 in goals, challenges, bingeing, slip-ups

  You may have noticed I haven't mentioned my weight lately. That's because I haven't weighed myself in days. And THAT'S because I haven't been eating well, and I don't want to see how bad it really is. I'm guessing I'm up about 7 pounds from my lighte...

• 6 Weeks, 6 Reasons, 1 Month of Regrets

  Posted on Tuesday October 13th, 2009 at 04:29 in baby, family, goals, motivation, Emotions, millionaire, mantra, challenges, resolutions, bingeing

  There are roughly 6 weeks left before the Thanksgiving (our Canadian friends just celebrated theirs, eh!).Since the week before Millionaire I have been waffling with my eating and exercise. Mmm...waffles... Just kiddin'. Seriously, it's been a good m...

• 6 Weeks, 6 Reasons, 1 Month of Regrets

  Posted on Tuesday October 13th, 2009 at 04:29 in baby, family, goals, motivation, Emotions, millionaire, mantra, challenges, resolutions, bingeing

  There are roughly 6 weeks left before the Thanksgiving (our Canadian friends just celebrated theirs, eh!).Since the week before Millionaire I have been waffling with my eating and exercise. Mmm...waffles... Just kiddin'. Seriously, it's been a good m...

• It Doesn\'t Take Much

  Posted on Thursday October 8th, 2009 at 07:07 in goals, Emotions, self confidence, societal issues

  Yesterday's weight: 217.3Today's weight: 217.1Difference: -0.2Meh.I can't tell you how long it's been since I've been happy with the way I look. I can't tell you, because it has been that long since I stepped out of the house feeling confident. For s...

• It Doesn\'t Take Much

  Posted on Thursday October 8th, 2009 at 07:07 in goals, Emotions, self confidence, societal issues

  Yesterday's weight: 217.3Today's weight: 217.1Difference: -0.2Meh.I can't tell you how long it's been since I've been happy with the way I look. I can't tell you, because it has been that long since I stepped out of the house feeling confident. For s...

• GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLSSS!

  Posted on Tuesday October 6th, 2009 at 06:41 in goals

  Yesterday's weight: 220.3Today's weight: 218.3Difference: -2Sayin' goodbye to water retention...Have you ever noticed when you make a list you tend to get things done faster than if you just try to remember it all in your head? I used to think the re...

• GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLSSS!

  Posted on Tuesday October 6th, 2009 at 06:41 in goals

  Yesterday's weight: 220.3Today's weight: 218.3Difference: -2Sayin' goodbye to water retention...Have you ever noticed when you make a list you tend to get things done faster than if you just try to remember it all in your head? I used to think the re...

• 94 Days

  Posted on Monday September 28th, 2009 at 06:45 in baby, goals, resolutions

  Today's weight: 217.7I'm up 3.4 since my last weigh-in.A new beginning starts right here...There are 94 days left in 2009...94 days to eat foods that are nutritious and good for my body.94 days to stop beating myself up.94 days WITHOUT FAST FOOD.94 d...

• *MUAH!*

  Posted on Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 at 11:11 in goals, motivation, Emotions, millionaire, self confidence, mantra, freaking out, shout outs and thank yous

  A big kiss to all you guys! Thank you so, so much for all your wonderful comments. I wish I could sit down and have coffee with each and every one of you! I knew I could count on you to tell me just what I needed to hear.266 had a good point, she sai...

• Million Dollar Shopping Trip

  Posted on Tuesday September 15th, 2009 at 04:03 in goals, motivation, millionaire, milestones, biggest loser, weekend recap

  Hello my lightweight friends! How are things in the blogosphere this fine Tuesday? Are you ready for the BIGGEST LOSER PREMIERE tonight?! I hope it's a good season - we can always use an extra dose of motivation, am I right?So, the title of this post...

• It's All In Your Head

  Posted on Monday September 14th, 2009 at 04:20 in goals, motivation, Emotions, mantra

  Over the course of the past 4 1/2 months, I've learned time and again that 90% of this battle is in my head.Not that I'm imagining things, but it's become incredibly apparent that my success or failure is dependent on my attitude and feelings. How I ...

• Turning Point

  Posted on Thursday September 10th, 2009 at 05:31 in goals, Emotions, mantra, fast food, temptations, bingeing, true self, slip-ups

  I'm not weighing in this week. Instead, let me share what's been going on in my life lately...My friend's dad is dying. He has cancer and he will probably pass away in a day or so. It started in his urethra, and over time (about 2 years) the cancer h...

• The 3 Month Rule

  Posted on Tuesday September 1st, 2009 at 05:20 in goals, motivation, mantra, true self

  Before I met my husband and permanently climbed out of the dating pool, I had a theory I called The 3 Month Rule. Basically, I theorized that you would really get to know what a person was like after dating them for 3 months, so no opinions or decisi...

• Week 16 Results: I'll Take It!

  Posted on Thursday August 20th, 2009 at 07:04 in goals, motivation, temptations, weekly results

  Happy Thursday, every-body! I wasn't too keen on weighing in this week, since I had some problems over the weekend. But, I've made a promise to myself (and to you!) that I would weigh in every week.I couldn't even look today! I made my husband watch ...

• We're Going to the Country, We're Going to the Fair...

  Posted on Monday August 10th, 2009 at 04:52 in goals, temptations, weekend recap, what i eat, snacky saturday, articles on weight

  Moooo.......to see the Señorita with a gyro and funnel cake in her hands, hey!Yep, I was that señorita. No regrets, though - I planned to have some yummy treats at the New Jersey State Fair on Saturday, so I kept my calories low earlier that day. E...

• Week 14 Results: So Close!

  Posted on Thursday August 6th, 2009 at 07:28 in goals, weekly results, shout outs and thank yous

  Wow, 14 weeks - I can't believe it! Time is flying by way too fast. My mom tells me that's because I'm getting old, lol. All I know is I just finished the paperwork for my oldest to start preschool this year, and I started crying in the car! I can't ...

• Then And Now: My First Three Months

  Posted on Monday August 3rd, 2009 at 05:49 in goals, progress pictures

  On April 30th I decided I had enough.Enough of failure.Enough of living in a body that was tired and malnourished.Enough of feeling down on myself all. the. time.And so....Three months later, I am 22.8 pounds lighter, at least a size smaller, and a h...

• Never Give Up, Never Surrender!

  Posted on Monday July 27th, 2009 at 07:47 in goals, motivation, weekend recap

  Hello, Beautiful Bloggers! How was your weekend? I hope you all had some fun!Our weekend was pretty quiet. We spent the day at home on Saturday finally finishing up the painting job we did in our dining room (we started that job about a month ago!). ...

• A Long-ish Short Term Goal

  Posted on Thursday July 9th, 2009 at 22:07 in goals, motivation

  I know that's the most mashed up title, but hear me out!So yesterday I mentioned a wedding we're going to in October. This is the marriage of my husband's college friends. They have been exclusively together since college, which is...uh...please wait...