weekly weigh in

So I weighed my self this morning and I am now at 245! So 7 lbs down. I also lost 2 1/2 inches in my waist and 2 inches in my hips. Not bad for a weeks work. My goal of the week is to drink more water. It's just good for you.

I have also fallen in love with sugar free, noncarbonated rockstar energy drinks. I've created a poll so you could all vote on whether I need to give them up. be educated, I'm sure you can find the nutrition facts online.

That's all for now, but expect more when I have more time.

Hit my low point?

I read once that every one who is extremely overweight has to hit bottom and reach a turning point in order to have the strength to change, I must have hit that point a few days ago. I was just about to go to bed and I realized I could not remain the way I was. It wasn't fair to my kids, it wasn't fair to my husband, and it wasn't fair to me.

So for the last 4 days I have finally been practicing what I preach and eating healthy. I found a wonderful calorie tracker on livestrong.com called my plate. I feel so special every time I put in what I ate and know it was the right thing. I have also been using the eliptical I made husband by me 2 years ago that I swore I needed.

Now I do cardio for 30 min at least 5 days a week. That first day was probably the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. Using music or TV as a distraction has alway been my MO, but now I do it in silence. Everyday I feel like I win a war, the whole time I tell my self I am beautiful and strong and in control. By staying positive and thinking of what I can eat and what I will be able to do has helped me not have any temptation (other that wanting an extra tuna sandwich for lunch yesterday, which I resisted).

It's only been 3 1/2 days, but I have no doubt I will succeed. To keep me honest, I will post my progress on here with advice for anyone going through the same thing.

starting weight: 252 (ouch!)

goal weight: 160

mini goal: get under 220 by my anniversary ((August 10) (and before anyone tells me thats not healthy, you always lose the first weight fast, I lost 5 lbs the first day) ))

I weigh in monday mornings so feel free to check in and cheer me on.

If anyone is open to some friendly competition, bring it on, we can even have prizes!

Let me end with a quote I found in tip-a-day guide to healthy living by Melanie Douglass-

"Make a promise to yourself--right now--that you will appreciate your body as the precious gift from God it was meant to be. Satan is jealous of your physical body because he doesn't have one--and he'll continually try to seduce you to abuse, neglect, and despise yours. Don't let him!"

cream of zucchini soup

With summer finally here, gardens will be maturing and we will all have more zucchini than we know what to do with. So aside from sending it my way (zucchini donations always welcome!), I found this easy and delicious cream of zucchini soup recipe that I'm sure you will all enjoy.

Cream Of Zucchini Soup

1 T butter or olive oil

1 cup chopped onions

6 medium zucchini, peeled and slices

4 c chicken broth

1 pint light cream or half and half

black pepper and seasoned salt for taste

Use a medium to large pot

saute onion in the butter or oil for 5 minutes or so till translucent.

add broth and zucchini, bring to boil and simmer till soft but not mushy.

pour in blender and puree

add cream and seasonings and blend

If it's still hot you can serve it straight from the blender, otherwise put back on stove and heat.

This was a hit with my kids, and perfect for on the go, you can put it in a cup!