Nutella IS very good. Maybe too good.

My weight loss plateau- not this pretty!

So, I had a rough weigh in yesterday. Make that 3 weeks in a row of rough weigh in days. I've hit one big milestone and at the same time found myself in the middle of an awful plateau.My leader didn't officially call it a plateau as you have to lose less than .4 lbs 4 weeks in a row. My weight loss has been .8, .2, and .2. UGH! So what am I doing wrong? Where's the disconnect? She (my leader) told me: more water, go back to the basics. Measure, track, etc. All the things which have led me to where I am now. It's exhausting.

On a brighter note, my big milestone, I am down 70.4 lbs! That's right, people I hit the 70 lb mark! I'm also in a size 12. Down from a size 22! So, yeah, 70 lbs! What is that equivalent to, you ask? A full helium tank, an average sheet of drywall and 2 of my son, Myles who is weighing in at around 35 lbs right now. It's been a long 10 months, but it's all worth it. I just want it to keep going.

But it's not going and don't get me wrong, that's quite the accomplishment! I'm proud of myself. I feel better. I feel empowered and dare I say, HAPPY! In all of this happiness, I can't help but wonder why I am slowing down? I don't feel like I am splurging too much. Even with 2 small boys and a husband to feed and working 45 hours a week, I like to believe we eat healthfully for most meals.

But yesterday was hard, today is hard. I'm really fighting a strong desire to say- "F You" new lifestyle that's done wonders for me. Forget you and all your point counting nonsense. Does that sound like a smart thing to do? No, it does not but darn, it's how I am feeling. 1.2 pounds in 3 weeks! UUUUUGGGGGHHHHHH! Why? I don't want to be good today. It's a holiday weekend, we have a birthday party to go to today, Chocolate Fest in Burlington tomorrow and a lazy day Monday. So what's a girl to do? Especially when there's a tempting treat involved.

Yummmmmmmmm

We've just returned home from shopping where we purchased me son his first taste of nutella (http://www.nutellausa.com/). You know that insanely delicious chocolate hazelnut product (which they claim is good for you- LOL!). In my "before WW days", I'd eat spoonfuls of the velvety, chocolatey treat. I know, REALLY good for me. Back to the story, well my husband finagled 2 away from him before he got to try the "to go" cup- he's always been the best sharer. Here's how the conversation  went when I sweetly asked him for a second stick.

Me: can I have one more of those?
Him: no.
Me: please
Him: Um. Nuh uh
My hubby takes the cup from him and the shouting starts.
Hubby: just give mommy 1 stick
Him: No! there are only 2 left and you cant have them. I want them!

That's my 3.5 year old. Ha, I want them, too. BUT I really don't need them. Needless to say, I got one tiny bite. What happened to my "Super Sharer" son? Well, I think he just learned how delicious nutella can be. It reminded me, sometimes I think I want something and I think I need something, but the spoonfuls I used to need, never really did me any good. The tiny bite and the 1 stick were yummy. It was enough. What a change. A little change, but I leave the computer with a clearer mind. I am on a journey. These last 3 weeks have SUCKED. I've been working hard and it's not showing on the scale, but I can't undo all my hard work. 

Next week, I'll head to Vegas for my cousin's bachelorette party (remember the one who is getting married and I want to wear a size 8 dress?) I want to feel good and look as great as I can. The last 10 months have transformed me, why stop now? Wish me luck because now I am heading to a 3 year old's birthday party. I hope there are fruit and veggies there....

Summersaults and Dance Parties

My first born, Myles- he's 3 (as of December) was a bit hyper a couple weeks ago and we were stuck in the house due to the unfortunate weather climate that is Wisconsin. I decided to show him how to do some gymnastic moves in the living room.

After his hundredth summersault, he asked "Mommy can we do a dance party?" Without hesitating I said, "Yeah, buddy! Let's do it!" 35 minutes later of dance moves from high school and even some leaps and jumps, I was sweating and so was he! It was fantastic. I decided to plug in my Active Link to see what it looked like- 6 points! AWESOME. I earned these points for playing with my son. Mommy/Myles time and I  am now 106% of my daily activity goal (In fact I finished the day at 9 points)

Why this has meaning you ask? 1 year ago, heck 4 years ago, I NEVER would have done this activity. I would have felt self conscience or embarrassed. I would have been "too tired". My son would have suffered for the damage I was doing to myself and my body. All the small changes I've made over the last 7 1/2 months (Did I mention I still have not had ANY fast food i.e. McDonalds, Wendys, Taco Bell, Burger King- NADA!)