Weight

I had a huge rude awaking this morning. I have gained 20 lbs since the beginning of December. And I know why. The simple fact is I ate as I used to eat without any concerns or moderation. Anything and everything. Not just a small amount either. Sweets and snacks were the worst. I even drank on a regular basis. I can not believe my will power shattered me like that. A year a go it was in moderation. This year it was a basic pig out. Now I have my work cut out for me.
I am starting back from square 1 on January 2nd. That means no more of the little cheats I had. I need to lose 25 lbs and then I will reevaluate. I am a bit pissed now, but will get back at it.
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Merry Christmas everyone!

I am in Regina for the holidays.  1 year ago, I was struggling to keep my hands out of the cookie jar, and did a reasonable job at Christmas.  This year not the same story.........I can not believe how blah I feel,and how much food I have literally pigged out on.  It seems like  all my will power went out with the last wind storm we had.  Geez, no control at all.  And  feel it.

We have decided to start back on the program and out will be on January 2nd.  I need this. Clothing fits a bit snugger then before, but it still fit.  That is a major accomplishment, however I don't like the feeling I have of being big and yucky.  I really want to get another 30 lbs of, which is likely more like 40 lbs now, but either way, I want to knock it off.

So, after this joyous season, it's back to square one.  Look out friends, family and co-workers remember how bad I was the 1st week........well, I'M BACK!!!!

Wholly cow, where have the days gone???   It seems like just a few short hours ago, I was getting ready for the 1st Christmas party of the year, and now here we are 7 days away from the arrival of Santa!.. Wow, has this time gone by

I have been horribly bad these past 2 weeks.  I stepped on the scale this morning and I am up 7 lbs in 2 weeks.  Go figure!!  This was the hardest time for me last year, when we started the program and it continues once again.  Laurel and I have decide that we need to be in a range of weight, so that January 1st we can commit to getting the last 25 lbs off.  I had eased a 10 lb range.  Is that to much??  It may be, but that has been my up range since June.  I know I can bring it back, so I am content that if I can stay at that 275 - 285 range, then I will be comfortable, and I know I can take it off.

My will power is really weak right now.  The biggest reason is because I had allowed all my cravings to come back and get the best of me.  It's those cravings that will be the death of me, no literally yet!  I have to be able to fight those and shrug them off.  If I can get back into a committed attempt, then I know I will make my weight come off again.

So, with only a week till the big day, I am going to do my best not to get to the 285 range. I am currently just short of 282, so that is where I want to stay.  I will report in as much as I can, cause as per the email I got yesterday, I have people reading and using this blog as their motivation as well.

Off to Saskatoon for another Christmas party tomorrow night.  We will be dining at the Willows Golf Club.  I understand it is an excellent place to dine.  Golf Saskatchewan staff and a few board members will be there.  Looking forward to it.

The Christmas snacks have started and oh am I feeling them.  My stomach has been doing some weird things, and heart burn is a daily ritual.  Not only that, I am finding it more difficult to eat regular meals when I need to.  Not sure why, but I need to be cautious of that.

January 1st wil be back to the hard routine, and regular weigh in's.  This trying to just coast is not working.  30 lbs to go, and I am going to knock them off.  No question!

It was a crazy weekend............I had 2 Christmas parties.  The food was incredible at both places.  I did pretty good at the supper's , and had lots of salad and protein.  It was all the other snacking I did that killed me.  I absolutely hate this time of year, trying to watch what you eat,and having some many good things around you.  I suck at will power right now, I really do.  I try and say to myself just a bit and leave it at that.  Yeah, right!!!!  God, a ft kid and food all over.  That is the hardest thing to control.  So, during the week I am trying to regather myself, by keeping it lean and simple.  And do what I can to be moderate at the parties.  Thursday will tell the tale!!!!

Just getting ready to leave fort Laurel's 1st of 2 Christmas parties this weekend.  I have saved up yesterday and today to enjoy the supper and desserts.  I will not worry about what I should or shouldn't have.  I will just make sure that the portions are respected and that I will stay inside the can have zone.  Except for a piece of dessert.  No booze, cause I really don't miss it at all, and not extra helpings.

Night everyone................see you tomorrow

This is my convocation as a Certified Insurance Professional!!!  Only 27 years to make it happen.  I kinda look pretty dapper in my suit.........

Its a loss!

1.6 lbs........that's my 1st loss in a long time, and that nakes me pretty happy. I havr been so up and down for so long. I made a commitment to slowly get back to a proper process. Its been a bit tough, but it seemed to work.

I was not totally committed to the exact menu we have. I had some rewards, and as you know I don't call them cheats, during the last 7 days. I have been trying to reduce these so that my cravings will also be reduced. The real test will be this weekend with 2 Christmas parties. If I can just be watchful and not crazy I hope to maintain for this upcoming week. As my azz kicker Wendy said yesterday, they are just another meal. Make the right choices!!
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Today

Well this is my last night of baching since Laurel has been gone. Actually, last night should have been my last night, but United decided to keep Carol and Laurel one more night in the US. Denver Airport does not have comfy chairs I hear.

I think tonight will be stir fry again. It has become my go to meal. The bean sprouts are very good and with a small amount of sauce to taste it is an excellent very low carb meal. I might throw a curve at it tonight and use canned mushrooms.

Here is what happens at my house when I decide to take a nap after supper...

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Had my new favourite supper tonight.  Stir fry!!!!!!  Shrimp,mushrooms, red pepper, green onion  and bean sprouts.  Lots and lots of bean sprouts.  Lemon pepper for seasoning and soya sauce for taste.  It is awesome.  There should be just enough left for a small lunch tomorrow.

Had busy day to day.  Outside getting the final christmas decorations up.  The wind is playing havoc with my air blown though.  Hopefully it will hold up!

The Kids

Here are my two walking partners. This was taken about a month ago. I have been trying to get out more and move around. These two are always ready to head out. Mozart as slowing a bit and has a hard time after about 30 minutes. Sophie on the other hand.............
So finish the decorations outside today. Then I better get the toilet installed. Laurel wi be home Tuesday. Today is a all shake day. To many bad things to eat yesterday. I got bored and a bit careless.  I think it was the travel and the long couple of days that caught me.  Glad to be back home and more in control of what I can do for food.

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The Willows. One of many. I think the season has arrived

Saskatoon

Incredible weather in Saskatoon today. Gotta be above 0 for sure. We are meeting at the Willows Golf Club. If u want to enjoy an excellent meal, come out here. Very good food and excellent service. They can caterer to all dietary needs. I had a very low carb salad dressing as well as a piece of grilled fish. $13.

Feeling really bloated and struggling with cravings. I am doing my best to reduce the carbs and get back on the track. I am hoping that when Laurel gets home I am ready to get back at it hard core.
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Wakaw

I made it by. No stopping for baked goods. Nice
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Okay....off to the city for meetings with some great people at Golf Saskatchewan.  I think I can avoid the urge to stop a Wakaw, or as Wendy informed us yesterday wakaw wakaw Fozzie bear, to have a biscuit or muffin.  I promise to behave myself, as best as I can.  It's going to be hard not adding some of the cravings back in, because I have been enjoying some of them.  When I stop at Tim Horton's, it will be 1 cream and 1 flavour shot, not 2.  Maybe by Sunday, I can even reduce that more.

Lana my dear, I am going to get there.  Just bear, or bare your choice, with me.  I will get there.  Here is a shout out to Rox............you did well GF.  Congrats on the big loss.  Keep it up!

Mozart and Sophie are spending a weekend with Pepsi and Charlie.  As you can see, Sophie just hates being around Pepsi.........

Well, I have heard from a lot of people over the last day.  Probably because I threatened you all.......!  I know that there are so many out there that truly do support me and will encourage me on my way, once again.  I have a few people that are really taking a special interest in this re-adventure that I am doing.  70 lbs lost is huge for me, and I could never have dreamed I could do it.  However now that I have, I am not just quite satisfied enough. I need to try and get to that 250 lbs.  250 lbs.........

I am slowly weening myself off all the]se extras I was eating.  Cream in m
 y coffee, hard cheese every day, a muffin once in a while and those stupid little nibbles here and there.  I am not saying I will not keep nibbling, but it will be a lot less for the next few weeks.  Christmas is coming, and lets face it.  If you said you would't cheat at Christmas, I would pretty much laugh at you.  I will do my best, and keep myself in line as best I can.  But wholly crap, the President's Choice Candy Cane ice cream is here.  And I do plan on over indulging in it...............sorry Lana.  I know you will want to, as well!  Just do it!

I have a couple of cousin's from Ontario that have joined up with me in Facebook.  I have not seen them face to face in over 30 or more years.  I think the lat time they saw me, I was probably 250 lbs, so having them follow me now is really special.  I hope one day to see them and let them see my 250 lb body.

This is my inauguration photo, as I was elected President of Golf Saskatchewan.  The distinguished gentleman with me is Byron Harvie.  He was our President last year.

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Here is my Thursday weight. I want to see that at 275 in 1 week.
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Test

Just trying out to see if this works!!

It's been a long time since I have blogged anything here, or for that matter anywhere.  My last post was a negative post about my weight gain and how my struggles with trying to lose more weight was continuing.  Not a lot has changed since then.  I had taken the summer and basically just let things happen as they happened.  I decided that just allowing myself the chance to live with out the program, was an opportunity to see how things would go.  WELL.............over all I handled it pretty wellI think.  I had actually gained 11 pounds in about 3 months.  I went back to the program in September and lost 13 lbs.


So since then I have been up and down, and it seems I can't break there 275 lb mark.  I had achieved my lowest weight of 273.4, but can't crack that limit.  I have tried and struggled.  Lana has said, taking a break and going back is a hard thing to do.  Well, I know that now!!!!!!!  I should have listened....lol.  No, I am happy I did what I did, and tried the rest period.  It really showed me that if I do spring up, I can use the program to get back on track.  I had a long talk with Lana today, and I think I am ready to start taking this serious again.  It was Lana that suggested that the blog be restored.  It seemed that as long as I was making myself accountable, I was able to be successful.  So, here I am.......

Thanks for checking in.  Send me a note anytime you want, comments are welcome.  Lana is going to do some posting here as well, and I am hoping she will encourage followers to continue and find some sort of support in what I am doing.  This is a great program, and Lana is next to a goddess............well, at least someone who I admire and respect to the max!!!!  Any of her talks with me have always been positive and inspiring.  I hope she can help others as much as the people who have her as a mentor now.

By the way the pic is from November 19th ............

I am back.....

Well, I am thinking about coming bcd, but I don't know if there ia nyone left to follow me.  I had given up on this for some time, but I am thinking now I need to start again.  I am still done some 60 lbs and feeling good, but I need to reconnect with the weight loss.  I think that I need this blog to help me with the continuation.

So, if you are reading this,, I would like you to email me and tell me your following me again.  I want to have people to be accountable to.  I promise to update regularly, and add more photos etc.

Please tell me what you think daveforster@sasktel.net