So Sue Me Already...

Yes, I realize that I haven't posted in quite some time. However, I have been extremely busy. You see, I am now a full fledged English teacher in small town Oklahoma. That's right! My dream has come true. I teach 3 sections of Freshmen English, 2 sections of Sophomore English and one section of Pre-AP Freshmen English at Broken Bow High School. I'll be sure and post more when I get all of my papers graded!!!

60 pounds so far!

I know I haven't posted in over a month. Beat me with melted chocolate. For real, my total weight loss is now 60 pounds. Every day I feel better and better. In fact, Dr. Adams told me not to come back. I'm doing fine on my own and according to help don't need his help. I hope he knows what he is talking about. I feel a little depressed about it because he is the best cheerleader I have. But, I still have to see him for allergy and blood pressure issues so we'll see. Speaking of, my blood pressure was only 126/72 yesterday and did his little happy dance. I'll post a new pic soon as I have a new haircut...plus I've lost 60 pounds!

So, I'm trying to lose weight...

Health/fitness program is going great. So far the total weight loss is about 35 pounds and I'm guesstimating that I've walked a total of 250 miles!!!!! To tell you the truth of the matter, if I had known that it would be this easy I would have started long ago. I guess I just had to get my head in shape to get my body in shape. I finally realized that I couldn't be the active, involved teacher that God wanted me to be with all the extra pounds. Eating healthy is truly the key. You can eat a whole bunch of stuff for 1000 cal per day if you eat the right stuff. My personal rule is that if it's a raw vegetable, fruit, or fat-free yogurt it is encouraged. Cooked veggies and lean meats in moderation. Limited cheese, nuts, dressings. And I try not to have sweets or full-fat anything. Of course, I also believe that it is unhealthy and just plain unrealistic to never have some of the things I love (like chocolate), so if I have a few MMs every once in a while I don't get all bent out of shape...I just walk extra. By allowing the little bit of what I like, it is not so easy to "fall off the wagon." This way...nothing is forbidden and I don't feel deprived.

Weight Loss..the Saga

Ok...so here's the deal. I've realized that I need to make a change and become healthy. On January 29th, I began a new weight loss regime. I went to Dr. Adams and he put me on a 1000 cal/30 fat g diet. Plus, I'm exercising every day. And, I get a B12 shot every time I go the Dr. If you've never had a B12 shot, just let me assure you that you will feel like a million bucks! So far I've lost 30 pounds!!! Anyway...I'm going to try to update the blog at least every two weeks on the day I go to the Doctor.