When I was hanging out with my Mom yesterday, she said “I read your blog that you are quitting WW.” She interpreted that to mean that I was giving up losing these 30 pounds I am hanging on to.
Quite the opposite, I knew WW wasn’t working for me this time around for whatever reason. While I suppose I can consider myself a success in maintaining 165 for almost four years with Tony’s cancer and subsequent health problems, my brother being diagnosed with cancer, etc., it’s still not where I want to be.
While I don’t talk about it too often, I am an emotional eater and am pretty confident I’ve always been. Turns out that in high school and college when I was on athletic teams, working out 2-3 hours a day I literally could eat whatever I wanted and never got above 120 pounds.
Until I got a desk job, and before I knew it I was 210 pounds. Well, it was gradual, it was almost like I didn’t see it happening, even though I had to keep buying bigger clothes!
So I started to think to myself . . . what would motivate me? What would have me wake up each day with the motivation and inspiration to move more and eat less. It didn’t dawn on me until I saw this video on my brothers Facebook page and on another bloggers page.
So how am I going to use this motivation to my advantage? I am going to channel other peoples inspirational videos to motivate me – today for example, I will keep this guy Arthur in my thoughts to help me make the right decisions for that day when I want to reach for the potato chips or not get to the gym. I am hoping that the visualization will help me reach my goals.
So each day, at the end of my regular posts, I’ll have a new inspirational video of the day. Maybe you’ll watch one that will inspire you? I am also changing my WI days to Monday. I think having it on Saturday’s gave me the excuse to eat whatever on Saturday and Sunday’s “because I have the whole week to work it off.” Nope, that’s not gonna work either. So I stepped on the scale this past Saturday on the Zero Scale, and next Monday I’ll post my first WI on this plan.
Who knows – it just might work!
I had a wonderful Mother’s Day. I spent the day with my Mom and Hannah – she just bought a Wii Fit and we did that about an hour – so fun! (although it did say I was obese with a BMI of 30.55 and my “Wii Age” was 53!) My Mom’s Wii Age?? 55!)
Then me and my Mom taking a goofy picture.
I made a delicious zucchini and ricotta quiche – I haven’t figured out the calories yet, but this was delicious!
We had a side salad too – perfect Sunday lunch.
And then Tony made a delicious dinner. We saw an episode on Food Network called “The spiciest thing I ever made.” Melissa D’Arabian made a spicy mussels with chorizo wine sauce. As soon as I saw that I knew we’d have to make it – so Tony did his magic. OMG, you guys this was amazing. Tony knows when he’s hit a homerun when I keep eating and don’t say anything!
The spice level was perfect – which is amazing since Tony usually can’t taste the food he’s making for me because he can’t handle the heat. He did add a touch more cayenne pepper and left out the cream at the end. And the best part is that there is a lot of broth left so I am going to try to morph that into a soup later this week.
The main dish was shrimp risotto, again cooked perfectly, although I only ate about a half a cup because I was so full – again, this will probably morph into a stir fry or soup later this week too.
Alright, I am off to do my 30 minute stretch before work. I thank Arthur for being my inspiration for the day! Make it a great day!
I am late but, Happy Mother’s Day. I am glad you are figuring out what works for you, nobody knows you better! Those mussels look awesome, I have been craving them for a while after looking at my old pics from Amsterdam.
Fantastic video! Yup, keep believing in yourself and find what works. You will get there Biz, you are one of the strongest people I know! Nov 1, 09 was my first CrossFit work out and now I am a CrossFit Coach! Just started this week. I had no idea 2.5 years ago I would feel this good. Keep moving, keep going and believe!
I like this! I am a huge believer in motivational videos and quotes. They really make a difference.
And I am also an emotional eater (much better than it used to be, but I think it’s something I’ll have to “watch” forever.) The last few years have not been easy for you, and I think the fact that you maintained is something to be proud of!!!
I’ll be following your along on this journey!
Atta girl Vat…yay you for moving forward with a plan that work for you!! And love the name, you are an inspiration to us too!!! Belated Happy Mother’s Day to you, and your Mom!!! Have a great week.
Hi Biz! I Love that Arthur Boorman video!!! I fell over those same exact ways in yoga, not even kidding. You sound really motivated and determined–I’m glad.
🙂 Marion
Just found your blog and I’m so excited to poke around a little! Looking forward to following 🙂
Welcome Jenn! 😀
Holy crap, I totally am crying at that video!!