It's been about 2 weeks since I've started weight watchers and I've lost 7 pounds. I feel very accomplished from this. It's nice to know my hard work is paying off. But I will admit that this hasn't been an easy for me. I didn't expect it would be but the thing I find really hard is not eating the food that is served to me at school. The cook makes amazing food, and because I know this it makes me want to eat it. But in order for weight watchers to work I need to know how many points are in the food I eat. And since she makes everything from scratch it's hard to calculate the number of calories and fat in everything.
This journey is teaching me self control when it comes to food. I use food for comfort, which isn't healthy. Thursday was a really stressful day for me and I found myself eating all day. I regret the decision I made afterwards but during the time I had lost control. I couldn't stop myself from eating. I'm trying to find other ways to de-stress but it's difficult when I'm in a classroom by myself with 10 4 and 5 year olds.
I plan on continuing my way through weight watchers. When I'm home on the weekends Tyrel helps me through the process and he doesn't let me cheat at all. He may feel like a jerk but I know that he is trying to help me. I'm really determined to lose this weight and to keep it off so that means no shortcuts. If anybody else is interested in weight watchers, let me know. Weight watchers usually consist of paying a fee and going to meetings, but because Tyrel and his ex did weight watchers awhile back he just kept all the information as well as the "points finder." So basically I'm a normally charged process for free.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Wordless Wednesday: A pumpkin for Michael
Halloween is coming up; Michael's favorite holiday. In honor of his death, I decided to carve a pumpkin for him. Carving pumpkin's was the one of the last special things we did together, before taking his brother trick-or-treating for Halloween.
Happy Halloween Michael. I miss your more everyday.
Happy Halloween Michael. I miss your more everyday.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Pumpkin patch adventure!
After a successful sleepover at my house, today I took the kids to the pumpkin. Well, more like Brandee, Scott, Tyrel and me. It was so much fun. We went to the same place I went with my preschool class- Davis Family Farm. When we arrived, we all packed onto the tractor ride so we could go pick out our pumpkins!
Our happy pumpkin pile!
Good thing we had some good strong men with us because some of the pumpkins we chose were almost as big as the kids! After picking out our pumpkins we stayed a little bit afterwards to go through the cornmaze and play on the hay-bales. Once again, I think I had as much fun (maybe more) as the kids did.
Such a fun weekend!
Also another thing I wanted to point out is Tyrel is going to make a GREAT dad someday. He is so good with the kids. Always playful and kind to them. I had fun watching Tyrel chase the kids all over the house. And of course they absolutely love him.
Well I apologize this entry is so short. I should be going to bed considering I have to work in the morning but I couldn't help but share some of the pictures I got
Enjoy!
Good thing we had some good strong men with us because some of the pumpkins we chose were almost as big as the kids! After picking out our pumpkins we stayed a little bit afterwards to go through the cornmaze and play on the hay-bales. Once again, I think I had as much fun (maybe more) as the kids did.
Such a fun weekend!
Also another thing I wanted to point out is Tyrel is going to make a GREAT dad someday. He is so good with the kids. Always playful and kind to them. I had fun watching Tyrel chase the kids all over the house. And of course they absolutely love him.
Well I apologize this entry is so short. I should be going to bed considering I have to work in the morning but I couldn't help but share some of the pictures I got
Enjoy!
Friday, October 21, 2011
The great outdoors
Oh outdoors, how I have missed you so!
I left work early and had time to kill before my chiropractor appointment. I went to the riverfront and snapped a few pictures:
After my appointment I went on a walk. The cool air felt nice on my face. My body felt relaxed and I loved looking around at all the fall colors and the environment around me!
As I continued to go on my walk, listening to my book, I couldn't help be feel a sense of loneliness. Normally my walks are accompanied by a companion. Unfortunately my companion is no longer with us anymore. I really miss Cunha. I miss his company and taking him on walks. I loved that dog and would do anything to bring him back... :(
Enjoying the sunset as always!
I left work early and had time to kill before my chiropractor appointment. I went to the riverfront and snapped a few pictures:
After my appointment I went on a walk. The cool air felt nice on my face. My body felt relaxed and I loved looking around at all the fall colors and the environment around me!
As I continued to go on my walk, listening to my book, I couldn't help be feel a sense of loneliness. Normally my walks are accompanied by a companion. Unfortunately my companion is no longer with us anymore. I really miss Cunha. I miss his company and taking him on walks. I loved that dog and would do anything to bring him back... :(
Enjoying the sunset as always!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
I may sound crazy but...
I MISS RUNNING!
I like the freedom of the outside world. Music on my itunes and an unlimited amount of road ahead of me. Running makes me free, like I'm draining all my troubles away. No one to tell me I'm doing it wrong, nothing to stress me out. Just me and my thoughts.
Because of my accident I haven't been able to be very active. But now that I'm recovering I want to start going on walks and then slowly work my way back up to running again.
Rain or shine, I love being outside and I've been missing it a lot lately!
I like the freedom of the outside world. Music on my itunes and an unlimited amount of road ahead of me. Running makes me free, like I'm draining all my troubles away. No one to tell me I'm doing it wrong, nothing to stress me out. Just me and my thoughts.
Because of my accident I haven't been able to be very active. But now that I'm recovering I want to start going on walks and then slowly work my way back up to running again.
Rain or shine, I love being outside and I've been missing it a lot lately!
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Shots...
I really hate getting shots. I don't know what it is about them that causes me to dislike them so much. Maybe I find them scary? And it's not because I don't like needles, because I've donated blood before and was given blood work and I can do that no problem. When I was given allergy shots for 5 years, I dreaded it too. I was given 2 shots, sometimes once a week! Ick. for some reason I am a huge baby when it comes to shots...
So when my appointment came up on Tuesday, I had Tyrel come with me where I was given 3, yes 3, shots. Two in my left arm and one in my right arm. It hurt. But afterwards we went and got ice cream and I was given some nice looking band-aids.
The next day my left arm was sooo sore! I could barley move my arm and do anything with it. Pretty typical from getting a shot. The next thing I know though I started developing this really strange rash... I started getting all achy with a fever. Felt just like I had the flu. I noticed the rash felt really warm to touch and it hurt to touch it
It started out small...
But later in the day I noticed that it started spreading!
I didn't know what was causing it. I call the doctors and they told me it was a reaction to the shots I got. They told me to just take some benadryl and if it's still there tomorrow to go see them. But I started thinking that this rash looked really familiar. Like something my mom had awhile back.
I didn't want to risk it, so I went to see the doctor. It's a good thing I did because as soon as she saw me, she diagnosed me with cellulitis; a common skin infection caused by bacteria. She put me and antibiotics and I was on my way. By the time I got home, the rash had spread even further!
Needless to say I am feeling better. I'm glad I went in and the saw the doctor so the antibiotics could start working, because when my mom had it she ended up in the hospital with it. We assume the rash was a reaction to the shot but we just don't know. There are other things that can cause it. Cellulitis occurs when one or more types of bacteria enter through a crack or break in your skin. You could get it from a cut on your skin or having athletes foot not treated. An insect bit could cause this too. So for those of you who are against vaccinations, don't start preaching to me about how vaccinations are bad. This is the first time I've NEVER had a reaction to a shot. I still plan on getting them because of my health
So when my appointment came up on Tuesday, I had Tyrel come with me where I was given 3, yes 3, shots. Two in my left arm and one in my right arm. It hurt. But afterwards we went and got ice cream and I was given some nice looking band-aids.
The next day my left arm was sooo sore! I could barley move my arm and do anything with it. Pretty typical from getting a shot. The next thing I know though I started developing this really strange rash... I started getting all achy with a fever. Felt just like I had the flu. I noticed the rash felt really warm to touch and it hurt to touch it
It started out small...
But later in the day I noticed that it started spreading!
I didn't know what was causing it. I call the doctors and they told me it was a reaction to the shots I got. They told me to just take some benadryl and if it's still there tomorrow to go see them. But I started thinking that this rash looked really familiar. Like something my mom had awhile back.
I didn't want to risk it, so I went to see the doctor. It's a good thing I did because as soon as she saw me, she diagnosed me with cellulitis; a common skin infection caused by bacteria. She put me and antibiotics and I was on my way. By the time I got home, the rash had spread even further!
Needless to say I am feeling better. I'm glad I went in and the saw the doctor so the antibiotics could start working, because when my mom had it she ended up in the hospital with it. We assume the rash was a reaction to the shot but we just don't know. There are other things that can cause it. Cellulitis occurs when one or more types of bacteria enter through a crack or break in your skin. You could get it from a cut on your skin or having athletes foot not treated. An insect bit could cause this too. So for those of you who are against vaccinations, don't start preaching to me about how vaccinations are bad. This is the first time I've NEVER had a reaction to a shot. I still plan on getting them because of my health
Thursday, October 13, 2011
dog-gone
This was emailed to me and I wanted to share it with other people. I think it would be so cool to have a dog like this!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Rule # 32: Enjoy the little things
I always tell myself to enjoy the little things. It was on a Saturday, just two days after my birthday. I went over to my parents house to enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner. A dinner that is traditional and made every year for my birthday.
I love spending time with my family. I especially adore this little boy
I received a gift from him. A beautiful butterfly necklace with some matching earrings. I found out that my mom had picked a few pieces of jewelry and then had Braylon chose which one he liked most. It made me smile that he chose the butterfly over the pink flower ones. Makes me think how smart he is in knowing that I have an obsession with butterflies. He couldn't have picked a better gift. I then wore them with pride on Monday for work
Among other gifts I received a brand new ipod with a beautiful blue case for it. I love it. I already loaded all of my songs on to it as well as an audiobook. I did also receive some clothes and candy. To top it off my mom made me my favorite fun-fetti cake. In the shape of a person said to look like me. Sadly I don't have a picture of it.
Such a wonderful night
I love spending time with my family. I especially adore this little boy
I received a gift from him. A beautiful butterfly necklace with some matching earrings. I found out that my mom had picked a few pieces of jewelry and then had Braylon chose which one he liked most. It made me smile that he chose the butterfly over the pink flower ones. Makes me think how smart he is in knowing that I have an obsession with butterflies. He couldn't have picked a better gift. I then wore them with pride on Monday for work
Among other gifts I received a brand new ipod with a beautiful blue case for it. I love it. I already loaded all of my songs on to it as well as an audiobook. I did also receive some clothes and candy. To top it off my mom made me my favorite fun-fetti cake. In the shape of a person said to look like me. Sadly I don't have a picture of it.
Such a wonderful night
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