Strict Supervision

Well, last week I lost 2 lbs! But with Easter and all the parties we went to it all went down. Well, not really down, but yesterday I did not move at all! 0 weight loss. So I was given a page with the days of the week and I am to write down EVERYTHING I take to my mouth. AND I need to go back on Friday with a goal to lose 3lbs so that I can make up for the lost week and do my lbs or so for this week. I really hope I can achieve this short term goal. I guess there is always a positive side for everything and for this story it would be that this past week I ate everything I wanted to eat! Ok… back to my reality.

Progress

Ok, so the week went by nice and smooth, but Sunday was the worst! The morning started out great but when dinner time came, we had some taquitos. I broke all the rules and well I did NOT eat 2 taquitos lol. So you would think that’s bad right? Well, NO! We went to my sister in law’s house and we had a second dinner! On Monday we weight ourselves. My husband lost ………5LBS and I lost 1.5 lbs. Unfortunately, I didn’t do as good as my husband, but I definitely made some progress. This week I am adding exercise to my life. We’ll see how that goes.

Disney on Ice Toy Story 3

Yesterday my cousin Rosy and I took the kids to see Toy Story 3. As soon as we got there, my baby girl started to show interest on the skaters. I immediately thought “Great! She is going to have so much fun!” 10 minutes into the show she got hungry so I gave her the bottle and 10 minutes later she was out. The show was amazing. We had so much fun and really enjoyed it.

On the way home I started planning today’s meals and wondered how I was going to make today’s lunch happen since it was already 10:30 pm and we were still on the road (we had to drive approximately an hour). I ended up getting home with chicken and rice in mind, but no clue on how to make it or when I would make it. As I walked into the kitchen, without thinking I started preparing lunch for the husband and myself. I’m so proud of us. I’m proud of me for being so dedicated and I’m proud of him for helping me be this way. Without the husband’s help I don’t think I would have all this motivation. Thank you my love.

Rewind: As I got home I noticed that Angelo FINALLY made it home! We have our family dog with us now. As I cooked he was crying and I thought to myself, “This is gonna be a LONG night!” but it wasn’t. Mr. Angelo was quiet all night. Poor thing, he must be so confused, but I’m hoping he’s happy to be with us now.

Day Number Three

Today I’m on day three of my new eating habits and up to now, I have found the transition to be easy. Last night I cooked a meal for my husband and myself, measured it and got it ready for today’s lunch. I think the whole process is making me feel more complete not only as an individual, but as a wife. I remember last time that I tried to make this eating habit change I felt as if I was in a diet ( which I guess I am, but the difference is that I get to eat everything and don’t have to be starving. The trick is to eat the right food at the right times, with the right measurements). So many things feel different so far. It honestly feel like I am a better person by doing this. My husband on the other hand, is having a hard time. Yesterday, he did great all day long right until he left for class in the afternoon. I sent him to school with dinner in his tummy but I guess peer pressure got the best of him. After class they all went to have dinner and he decided that another dinner wouldn’t hurt anyone. The problem is that he ate more than what he should have and he ate late at night. I guess it will take some time for him. Today we are back on track. I woke up this morning and made breakfast, and reminded him to eat his snack and his lunch. It’s a new day and we are both excited to continue with our new life style.

So as I was typing this I remembered that my beautiful daughter and I will go see Disney on Ice tonight and dinner has not been planned yet. I need to do something that I can leave for him to heat up and just eat without much work. What will the rest of the day be like and what will we eat tomorrow?

Weight Managment Program

Yesterday was a big day for me. I feel that April 4, 2011 was the beginning of something wonderful! For approximately 3 or 4 years I have been struggling with my weight. Of course, we all know that as we age, get married, and adopt new life styles our body changes. But, why do I have to conform with “I look all right” when I know I can say “I look good!”? I am not going to say that I hate my body, because the truth is that I actually LOVE my body, but I do think I need to take care of it a little more. Changes need to be made not only for beauty but above all, for my health. Last week as I spoke to my mother in law, she told me of a friend of hers that has been going through a weight management program and when she explained it to me, I realized it is very similar to one that I went through years back. I remember I used to love this program because, I felt as if I was not in a diet, but simply learning how to eat properly. Like any changes made in your life style, the first week or so is hard, but once you get used to the changes it actually becomes easy. The food plan is actually pretty simple now that I look at it again, and very convenient for a working mom. My plan is to do these changes and keep them. I am determined. Now more than ever I have to commit. I have a daughter that deserves to know how delightful food can be. Last night my husband decided to jump on this little wagon that will take us all to our new destination. WOW! That is just the best thing that could have happened to me. Do you know how much easier this decision he took will make it for us? That was just what we needed. Now, I just hope he can commit to it just like I am doing. I know I had told you last time that my weight was 168lbs on my home scale two weeks ago, and actually today it was 166.9lbs! This means that my little effort this past couple of weeks has actually paid off! BUT for the purpose of the weight program, let’s go with the weight and measurements that were provided yesterday at the consultant’s office. My weight was actually 169lbs but remember that different scales = different weight not to mention that we must be weight at approximately the same time each day! Monday April 4, 2011: Weight: 169lbs. So as we can see I have some work to do. I have a goal of loosing between 30-40lbs to have that healthy look I desire. I can’t wait to get there! Last night I packed our lunch, and snack and I planned for today’s breakfast. Today, I woke up 30 minute earlier, fed the baby, made breakfast for my husband and myself, and continued to do my usual morning routine. I love all these changes.

New Look

For the past few years, I feel that I have left my body take over me, take over my life. My “look” has gone from bad to worst and I hate the feeling of being overweight. I know that it’s not a lot but, I also know that this is not my best. I’ve been at my best and I felt wonderful! I want that back! I know it’s hard but not impossible. It will take a lot of hard work and determination. My goal: 130lbs. I’m petite; my height is only 5’3, so I know that at 168lbs I am look short and chubby. It had been hard to wear heels because it’s hard to take care of a baby and walk in them while long straight or curly hair blows all over the place. But, since I will have a little more time to myself now, heels and long loose hair will be my new bff. I know that our body changes as we age but that is no excuse to hide under all this extra fat, I’ve accumulated over the past few years. Here is a picture of me at 130lbs and me now at 168lbs. I know that the one with 168lbs may not look so bad but a girl has to do what a girl has to do and I just like Victoria, I have secrets of my own to look as HOT as I can lol.

No baby 9 to 12

Today was the first time that I came to the office without my baby! Yes, I did it! I was able to drive to the office with no tears and I was very productive. I’ll admit, I do leave my baby on Thursday afternoons and every other Sundays, but never during the week mornings! For the past 5 months, Monday thru Friday mornings, my baby has been like my heart, blood, spleen, pancreas, you name it! I did feel sad, but with all honesty, I was wrong. For the longest time I thought I would love to be a stay at home mom, but I was wrong. Without a doubt, I know I was destined to work. Don’t get me wrong, the most beautiful things, and times have all been next to my baby. Discovering new things with her, and being there for all her firsts have all been a blessing. I guess she’s almost 6 months and I can say we are both ready for a little separation. Baby steps of course. I leave home at 10 before 9 am, and I’m back at 12 and the rest of the day is ours! I think I like this new schedule and it will benefit both of us. My princess will be able to take longer naps, interact with her grandma more, watch TV (as bad as that is), and play more. I will get to keep her Mondays and Thursday mornings so, it’s not entirely a big separation but enough for me to get some work done. Today she did wonderful. She did not cry and that makes mommy proud. We’ll continue all of this week with that schedule at our house and we are planning on moving my lil’ pumpkin to her grandma’s house next week. I predict chaos for next week, but if it’s too hard for her, I guess I’ll ask my mother in law to babysit at home. I will tell you that this office feels empty without her. She is so small but her presence counts so much already!

2011 update

Wow, It’s been a while since I was last here! So I guess Happy New Year, and Happy Valentine’s Day! Hahah. Well, around here a lot has changed yet it seems like nothing has happened. January- Nothing major. My husband continues taking classes for his master’s program. Gigi continues to grow and get more beautiful with each passing day. As for me, I keep waiting in this office for the surveyors to show up so that we can finally open this business and I can finally get my real pay checks again! February- Gigi was started on solids and she loved it! Joe continued with his classes for his masters, and his “Social Thursdays,” and started a sidewalk project on our front yard. He also placed a chandelier on our front door and replaced the lights we had on Gigi’s room for a cute fan she got as a Christmas gift from my parents. As for me, again I keep waiting for the state auditor to appear on my office any day now. Good thing I’m sitting down because if I would be standing my feet would be so tired! I wonder what is taking so long….Also , since money is not as good as it used to be, I started promoting our photography business more. So far we got a wedding that took place Feb 25, 2011. It was a success! March- Gigi is 5 months! I can’t believe how fast time has gone by. Just to think that in less than a month my baby will be 6 months gives me chills! 6 months! I still remember the day I got that positive test, and enjoying my bump as it grew with her inside. Those mornings with nausea, and thinking it would be my last pregnancy because I felt so sick. Wow, motherhood changes it all. Nothing can compare to this love, a love that can stand it all. Today I see her and silently think I would do it all over again and even more to have her in my arms. She is just so beautiful, and she’s mine….for now lol. My husband spent all of Saturday finishing his sidewalk project on our front yard. It’s not as good as we wished it would of turned out but it’s ok for now. He also bough all the material needed to do the gates for our fence. As far as I know, I should have a gate by this weekend. What does having a gate mean? Well, besides privacy it means that our dear basset hound Angelo gets to come home with us! Angelo was adopted as a puppy 3 about 3 months after we got married. We made a special trip for him to Corpus Christi and drove right back home with him. We lived happily in our apartment until we had to move to Joe’s parent’s home because I was to go full time to school and even a part time job was out of the question. Since Joe's parents don’t like taking care of animals because they don’t have the time and they didn’t have a fence, we gave Angelo to a friend of my husband. Well, soon after we gave him away, Mr. Angelo was returned to us because he would destroy things at his new home. So he found his way back to us =). We fenced my In Laws back yard and bought him a house. Last September we FINALLY moved to our house but with Gigi making her grand arrival very soon, no gates and Christmas around the corner, Angelo had to stay at the In Laws. Around November of last year I told my husband that we should give Angelo away, well, bad idea. My husband reminded me all we’ve gone thru with Angelo and how we made a very special trip to get him and how he was part of our family. Needless to say that I was in tears and Angelo is not going anywhere. Ok , so I told you Angelo’s story and I’m sure you’ll hear more from him. As for me, I keep waiting for those surveyors to appear. Wow, this is a long update! lol