Biggest Loser

Have to talk about tonight's Biggest Loser. I don't think I have been more moved by an episode in awhile. I missed part of it because I was with the boyfriend, so I missed part of how Tracy got all the power. From what I understand she had to eat to get it. Okay it is a game, but you are there to lose weight, not to eat cupcakes. Yes, it is a game, but this early in the season, come on. But Tracy pulls out 11 lbs. 11 lbs!! WTF!? No one applauds for her because she threw others under the bus. Yes you have to watch out for yourself and play the game, but the first time she's below that yellow line, she's out. They don't want her there. But when you know how it is and how sick these people are...how can you throw anyone under the bus? They all deserve to be there. There are few people I think deserve to go home this season. I like everyone, but Tracy does deserve to go.

The Red and Orange Team went below the yellow line. Two teams that work hard and never cause any trouble. It doesn't seem fair. But the best part of the show was when the Red Team sacrificed themselves so the Orange Team, specially Shay could stay. Seeing them now, they could and did do it at home. Alexandra and Antonie are now a couple. It was so cute at the end. Hehe. I'm just a romantic though.

The Biggest Loser isn't realistic in terms of how to lose weight, but it does teach people what they have to do at home, which is great. And they inspire people. But, they are away from their families and friends, from their jobs. Their life is working out and eating healthy. So, it's hard for me to be like okay, I'm going to spend 10 hours of my day working out. But we can all spend an hour or at least a half an hour. There shouldn't be any excuses. And I should stop making these excuses. I worked hard and I can't throw it all away.

K

Cookie Monster

I think I have it figured out. When I drink, I eat, for like a week. Or at least a few days. There is no satisfying me these last few days. I just want to eat. I need to get out of that. I don't want to eat and eat and eat. I want to eat healthy. But carbs, cheese, chocolate, and all that yummy stuff is more appetizing than salad. Like at work, I just ate chocolate and more chocolate. I can't keep doing this to myself. I worked to hard. A lot of my stress has been lifted so this isn't emotional eating. Or I guess it could be, but I don't feel like it is.

Anyway, I can make my vegetables very yummy and satisfying, so time to get back on track. Chuga chuga!

K

Talks with a Bodybuilder

Talking with a bodybuilder who is dieting for a show has to measure and eat very carefully. It was mentioned how she won't be able to eat anything where we are going anyway. I said I don't think people get too fat from eating too much fruit. She said I would have to disagree with that and wouldn't continue with the same topic.

Yes, over eating anything can cause you to gain weight. But my point is that fruit is healthy and you can easily overeat it, but you have to overeat it to the point that you are stuff. When I measure out my fruit into a cup. That is plenty for me because it is a filling food. I find if I'm going to overeat, if i overeat on healthy foods like fruit and veggies, I can't overeat too much. And eating too many strawberries isn't why I joined WW.

Now I don't like debating, but it does annoy me when people are not open to others. She is closed off with what she does and know that she can't be open to anything else. Which is ridiculous. That is why WW works because they change when new research comes. I might even be totally wrong in this, which is fine, it is what works for me and my body, but I am always open to new information.

K

Noodled Up Zucchini Pancakes

This is the third time I made them. They are from the first Hungry Girl cookbook. I really enjoy them, but my mom doesn't care for them much. Next time I think I'm going to add some garlic. I love garlic. Or maybe some spaghetti sauce for the top. Either or would be good or both. I used whole wheat spaghetti because here we can't get the Tofu Shirataki Noodles (or at least I can't find them), so I improvised. Next time I make them...garlic! I love garlic! And it's good for you.

Good way to use up the zucchini in the garden. I broke out the food processor and grated up a lot of it and froze it in one cup amount. The next zucchini I get out of the garden I'm going to chop into sticks or circles for healthy zucchini sticks.

K

Clean your mind and your life shall follow...

I'm taking a break from cleaning my room. I'm really stressed and not having a good few days. The move has been put off for medical reasons and until we get the bf's health in check, we have to stay put. He feels so guilty about that, but it's not his fault. But, this blog is about my weight loss journey. And I'm an emotional eater. I don't want to give up everything I worked hard for because of a bump in the road. It kills me that I can't do anything for him. But, I'm no good to him if I can't take care of myself. So I'm going to stick to the plan...maybe I should try planning...planning what I'm going to eat...That might work.

K

Hello!

I decided to start blogging...or at least try to start blogging on my weight loss journey, maintaining, and what not.

I have been doing Weight Watchers for over 2 years now. I've lost about 80 lbs and reached lifetime in July '09. I am so proud of how far I've come and how great I feel. But lately I've been having a hard time. Eating whatever I want, eating too much, not exercising, and I want to continue my success, so I'm hoping this blog will help me along the way.

I went to my last WW meeting here for a while. I'm moving and going to have to try and find a new meeting that I like. I think Saturday mornings or Sundays are the way to go for me. And I only have to weigh in once a month because I'm lifetime. The move is already stressful, but I'm hoping once I get up there and get settled, things will look a little brighter.

I'm also going to use my blog for recipes. If the recipes are copyrighted, I can't post them on here, but I can tell you where to find them. I use Hungry Girl and Weight Watchers cookbooks a lot, so I'll tell you all what recipes I enjoyed and what I didn't, what I would change what I didn't change, what I will do differently next time and ways to make it better.

Anyway, that's it for now. We have our community fair today and I'm working at 5, and heading into the bfs right after, so I have a busy day a head of me.

K