So here are some more details about my Nutrition Classes

Since the line was busy nonstop for 2 weeks, I finally went up there. If you dont know me, that said a lot. When I told my husband that I went up there he said, "WOW, you are serious about this." I usually flake out on taking initiative on certain things, especially my weight loss. Glad I did it. It was such a easy process.

My first appointment is Monday. It is a resting metabolic test. I have to fast and not workout for 4 hours prior to the appointment. Then I go back on January 6. With the holiday coming that is the first available appointment. At that appointment, they will discuss my test results. Then 2 weeks later on the 21st, they will assist me in making a individualized meal plan. Then I have the option to stop at that or keep going with the classes they have available. Of course, I will be continuing. I am GOING to lose this weight and for good.

Pray for me! Good Vibes, please!

In it to win it....My weight loss

So I am looking to this program.  I have been at a stand still with my weight loss. I think I need help. My Doctor referred me to this program. I jumped on this opportunity. I will keep you posted on how things goes.

Few of the details:

Weigh to Live (Health Promotion)
No referral required. Two classes per week for five weeks, consecutive series promoting lifestyle changes for weight management. Option of evening or morning classes.

Weekly small group orientations

Individualized assessments

Professional Staff:

Registered Dietitian

Advanced Practice Nurse

Health Promotion Technicians certified in weight management

Clinical Pharmacist

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Choose from nine classes that meet your goals to:

Goals	Class
Increase Nutrition Knowledge	Smart Start Nutrition
	Advanced Nutrition
	Eating Out in America
Develop healthier thoughts about food, moods, and stress	Intuitive Eating
	Mind Matters – Stress & Moods
	Keep it Going – Slips  & Setbacks
Plan to be more active	Lifestyle Activities
	Planned Activities – at Burba Fitness Center
Explore options above diet & exercise	Medications & Alternative Therapies (Meds & More)

Can some explain the etiquette of social websites

I dont seem to understand the etiquette of social websites; such as facebook and etc. I have friends from high school, friends I met along the way in life, some marketing networking and such on my friends list. I am a little conscience on who I add to my page. If you request my friendship and I dont know you, I will be a little kick-picky on whether I will accept that request. I will not just add if you want to JUST increase your friend's list. I mean marketing certain services are different. If you have a business and you are looking to expand your marketing through facebook and its not against who I am, sure why not. Does that make sense? That is not the point of this blog so I will get to the point. 

What do you expose on your social website? I am amazed on how many people will talk about their issues in marriage, the hate of family members, and just stuff that a stranger shouldnt know. Am I overlooking the point of this. I believe that the world should not know that you husband is a dick and you are thinking of leaving him. We are friends because you have an awesome home-based business not on a personal level. Did you forget that you add friends that do not have an history with you.

 I met someone through my pregnancy and she found me on facebook. It was nice to talk to someone that I knew when I was pregnant with my girls. One day she is going off on people. How they are taking what she said on facebook and using it against her. She stated that they misused her words and using it against her. I personally think that she gave the ammo for others to use. Then I got a new friend request with a note attached that she is creating a new page for people that she trust. Now, I accepted the request because I dont have anything against her BUT we are not close friends. It was just an association that we had when we were pregnant. I only know the basics about her and that's about it. How can I be someone that she trust when she doesnt "really" know me. 

Now this is my question. When is too much too much for all to read. I know some people need the outlet and use these sites to do so. I even had to email reminders about OPSEC. Some things shouldnt be talked about on these sites especially when you have 500-1000 friends on your page. Most people are close with maybe up to 5-10 people. Someone help me understand, please.

Where did they go??

I was weighing in and posting my weight in my blog but it has disappeared. Well I weighed in Friday and I weighted 213.5. I am quited amazed. I am 13.5 lbs away from my first mini goal. I said in February that I wanted to go to 242 to 200 in about 6 months. I am headed there. I am just about there. I just have to keep pushing. I didn slack last week. I tell you that motivation thing is a bitch. I had all the motivation in the world and then one week of no exercising has really but a strain on me. Monday I am starting fresh.  The only way I am going to lose this weight is by determination. I feel great. I see the change. I feel the change. Now I just have to bring it. P90X week 5 here I come.

Had to blog about this one.

As you know, I am dieting, changing my way of life though healthy eating, losing weight, shedding the fat. However you want to look at it. I told my husband a little while ago (actually 10 minutes ago via webcam) that I need a motivator to drop these last 25 lbs to reach my mini goal. He said "Well, how about this? If you drop those last 25 lbs by the time I get home (In three months), I will hand you a gift certificate for a day at the spa." HELL YEA!!! He knows that by the time he gets home I am going to need "Me" time. He also knows that for years I have been saying that I wanted to go back to the day spa. I had a ball. That was like 10 years ago. I just never gone back. Well that is a motivator!!!! Lose 25 lbs and I get a full day at the spa. I dont know about you but I am screaming right now in excitement. So, now spring break is coming to a end and I am about to go back to the gym. I am going to grind out those 25lbs. I am going to put a sticky note on my IPOD. When I want to get off that treadmill or leave the weight room, I can look down at two words DAY SPA.....ALL DAY!!!

Weight In....My phat tracker

So I did lose a pound. Which isnt bad. But I know that I need to do better. If I actually put effort into that I probably would have done better. I have to be honest and remind myself that I HAVE to workout. Leave the excuses at the back door. So this week, I am going to get in at least 30 minutes of exercise at least 3 times this week. I put a goal of 7 lbs this week. Kind of high? I know. I know. Two weeks of only 2 lbs lost, I have to kick start my motivation again. I can do it. I know I can. I just have to put the effort in it. Will update you on Wednesday on my progress. Until then...

March Mini Weight loss goal in my 19 week challenge.

This is a start of a new month with my weight loss challenge. I realize now that I need and desire exercise in my routine. I also realize that I like food. Food also can be an addiction. I have to eat to live not live to eat. I place a goal of losing 8 pounds this month. It's not to bad. It will be like 2 lbs a week. WATER WATER WATER. I am looking into more fruits and veggies. I am also looking into a mind frame of I can obtain this goal not hoping that I can complete my goal. I'm trying to comprehend that this is going to be a slow process. I have to realize that slow isnt such a bad thing but a wonderful thing and a mindful journey. Learning to eat and not so much a diet is what's important to me. I am learning more about me and my body.

Wish me luck.

I'm obsessed..

With my scale. I through out my last one because I couldn't leave it alone. If my scale was a person, I would be considered a stalker. Well guess what ! Yesterday, I went out and bought a new one. I have already gotten on the thing like 5 times and I just got it yesterday. I mean I do watch what I am eating more when I have one in the house but I hate that I obsess with it. What the heck is wrong with me?? I am having an affair with my scale.