So today was a great day. I got to sleep in until 12 which never happens. My wonderful husband brought home diets and I ended up eating 4 donuts and because of that I ended up doing 2 workouts because the donuts had 700 caloires in it. One was my normal EA workout and then I did 20 minutes of step aerobics. OH MY LORD, that was a tough workout however I did end up finishing it.
I am not sure if I will see a good weight loss this week, however I will take one pound which is better than gaining.
Showing posts with label Weight Loss- Week 6. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Weight Loss- Week 6. Show all posts
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Working Moms make thier kids fat
http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/02/04/children.bmi.moms/index.html?hpt=C2
So the link above is an article on CNN about a study that was done using 900 kids whose mothers work. When I read this article I was pissed. The title alone makes me mad. Now a days women have to work but how is it only the woman's problem. What about the men, why are no studies done about men who work and the correlation between this and that. I am over so society beating down who have to work
Another thing that upset me was saying that because moms work we don't provide good meals for our children. I Cook 5 nights a week, hubby does one and usually a treat to eat out. However if there has been a night where I had a rough day at work, yes then I will swing thru a drive thru. However my kids get healthy meals and they drink alot of milk. I hate that working mothers get such a bad stereotype.
One commenter on the article wrote this:
Ideally one parent should stay home to be there for the kids. Unfortunately, divorces may force many moms to work. If not divorce, then insufficient income by both parents, or greed, expensive lifestyle, lackadaisical attitude towards kids, self-centered and selfish personalities...any of these can contribute to kids' health being ignored.
The sad thing about this comment though is that so many people think that working mothers are selfish. Yes I have a Bachelors in Social Work, Yes I am in the process of going to Grad School, yes I work 40 hours a week, However I have children who need thing (insurance, food, clothing, and shelter) and I refuse to live off the system. I am neither self centered or have selfish personality, as I rarely do anything for myself(I have the same pair of sneakers from 5 years ago). I work to provide for my kids so others don't have to.
Working mothers sometimes have a harder job than a SAHM- we have to balance work, kids and also our own guilt for working.
I know that I am a better mother because I work.Yes I did the SAHM and hope to do it again if we ever have another child. However I would never thrown stones at someone without knowing the whole situation.
Ok I am getting off my soap box.
So the link above is an article on CNN about a study that was done using 900 kids whose mothers work. When I read this article I was pissed. The title alone makes me mad. Now a days women have to work but how is it only the woman's problem. What about the men, why are no studies done about men who work and the correlation between this and that. I am over so society beating down who have to work
Another thing that upset me was saying that because moms work we don't provide good meals for our children. I Cook 5 nights a week, hubby does one and usually a treat to eat out. However if there has been a night where I had a rough day at work, yes then I will swing thru a drive thru. However my kids get healthy meals and they drink alot of milk. I hate that working mothers get such a bad stereotype.
One commenter on the article wrote this:
Ideally one parent should stay home to be there for the kids. Unfortunately, divorces may force many moms to work. If not divorce, then insufficient income by both parents, or greed, expensive lifestyle, lackadaisical attitude towards kids, self-centered and selfish personalities...any of these can contribute to kids' health being ignored.
The sad thing about this comment though is that so many people think that working mothers are selfish. Yes I have a Bachelors in Social Work, Yes I am in the process of going to Grad School, yes I work 40 hours a week, However I have children who need thing (insurance, food, clothing, and shelter) and I refuse to live off the system. I am neither self centered or have selfish personality, as I rarely do anything for myself(I have the same pair of sneakers from 5 years ago). I work to provide for my kids so others don't have to.
Working mothers sometimes have a harder job than a SAHM- we have to balance work, kids and also our own guilt for working.
I know that I am a better mother because I work.Yes I did the SAHM and hope to do it again if we ever have another child. However I would never thrown stones at someone without knowing the whole situation.
Ok I am getting off my soap box.
Snow Dayssssss
So here in wonderful Dallas we have been dealing with major weather conditions. On Early Tuesday morning we received rain, sleet, snow and Ice. Great Combination. So on Tuesday school was closed and I worked from home. On Wednesday school was again canceled due to the bad roads and again I worked from home. Did I mention the State of Texas was closed however my job requires response in 24 hours so I was one of a few people who has to work from home. Yesterday school was closed but the state opened at 1pm. However I worked from home since the roads were awful. Then last night about midnight the snow started and when we were only suppose to get a dusting we have now received 6 inches and our suppose to get another 2 before the end of the day. Yes I am working again at home because the roads are awful and school is closed.
Now I am from Florida and this weather is not for me. I can handle it for maybe a day but I am at the point I am going crazy. LOL. I have not been out of my home since Monday, I just finally put on clothes and not PJ's and my children are driving me nuts. While there are days I miss being a stay at home mom there are days like the last few that have made me thankful to work.
Hopefully by Monday the kids will be at school and I will be at work.
In other news my weight loss is going well.. I have been able to work out the last few days super early and then get to enjoy my family time. As for My diet, I am watching what I eat. I am trying not to go over 1200 calories. However tonight is family night so we are having pizza. Going to have to workout harder to enjoy it.
Hope ya'll are having a good day and if you live in a state with snow, stay warm.
Now I am from Florida and this weather is not for me. I can handle it for maybe a day but I am at the point I am going crazy. LOL. I have not been out of my home since Monday, I just finally put on clothes and not PJ's and my children are driving me nuts. While there are days I miss being a stay at home mom there are days like the last few that have made me thankful to work.
Hopefully by Monday the kids will be at school and I will be at work.
In other news my weight loss is going well.. I have been able to work out the last few days super early and then get to enjoy my family time. As for My diet, I am watching what I eat. I am trying not to go over 1200 calories. However tonight is family night so we are having pizza. Going to have to workout harder to enjoy it.
Hope ya'll are having a good day and if you live in a state with snow, stay warm.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Emotional Eater
For most of my adult life I have been` emotional eater. About 4 years ago I realized this and tried to do my best to stop it which helped contribute to my first weight loss however as life has moved on and we are now in a different situation, I was once again finding myself to eat for no reason. The following are my big triggers
* Boredom
* lonely
* sad
* tired
* overwhelmed
These 5 things can have me eating through a bag chips without even realizing it however I have become more aware of it in the last few weeks. This past Sunday was my birthday and my lovely husband brought me cupcakes, and when I say cupcakes I mean 36 cupcakes. There were 4 of us eating them however I did not need that many. Anyways back to Sunday my husband went to bed so that he coud get a few hours of sleep and during that time I was so bored. Instead of finding something else to do I got up and had 4 yes 4 cupcakes. I regretted it the moment it was in my tummy but man they were so yummy.
Yesterday and today we have all been trapped in the home due to a snow/ice storm. I am still working (thanks technology) however my day is still dragging on. Yesterday was a easy day food wise because I knew I needed to get back on track however today has not been so easy. I am so bored that I want to scream and if it were not 19 degrees outside I would take a walk however I decided to write this blog which has helped.
Another way I combat my food craving is cross stitching. Yes I am only 28 but I have been cross stitching since I was like 12. I love it because it is so neat to see something form from string. When I cross stitch I due projects that are big. I have made a wedding one for myself and then I have done several baby announcements. I wish it is something I could do more of however time it tight. Yet when I am cross stitching I lose track of time because you have to keep track of your stitches. This has been a big help for me with my food cravings.
Something else I do if both fail and I have blogged and cross stitch I drink 16 oz of ice cold water. This has been something that helps because most time I am hungry I am really thirsty.
Now if all this fails I will allow myself a small treat. I keep granola bars and fruit roll ups in my house which I eat to curb my craving.
What are some ways you deal with emotional eating.
* Boredom
* lonely
* sad
* tired
* overwhelmed
These 5 things can have me eating through a bag chips without even realizing it however I have become more aware of it in the last few weeks. This past Sunday was my birthday and my lovely husband brought me cupcakes, and when I say cupcakes I mean 36 cupcakes. There were 4 of us eating them however I did not need that many. Anyways back to Sunday my husband went to bed so that he coud get a few hours of sleep and during that time I was so bored. Instead of finding something else to do I got up and had 4 yes 4 cupcakes. I regretted it the moment it was in my tummy but man they were so yummy.
Yesterday and today we have all been trapped in the home due to a snow/ice storm. I am still working (thanks technology) however my day is still dragging on. Yesterday was a easy day food wise because I knew I needed to get back on track however today has not been so easy. I am so bored that I want to scream and if it were not 19 degrees outside I would take a walk however I decided to write this blog which has helped.
Another way I combat my food craving is cross stitching. Yes I am only 28 but I have been cross stitching since I was like 12. I love it because it is so neat to see something form from string. When I cross stitch I due projects that are big. I have made a wedding one for myself and then I have done several baby announcements. I wish it is something I could do more of however time it tight. Yet when I am cross stitching I lose track of time because you have to keep track of your stitches. This has been a big help for me with my food cravings.
Something else I do if both fail and I have blogged and cross stitch I drink 16 oz of ice cold water. This has been something that helps because most time I am hungry I am really thirsty.
Now if all this fails I will allow myself a small treat. I keep granola bars and fruit roll ups in my house which I eat to curb my craving.
What are some ways you deal with emotional eating.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
This week stats
Not a whole lot to say today, so here are this weeks stats are has follows
Calories burnt- 1480
number of workouts-6
Time- 3.36 hours
Weight 187- another 2 pounds lost for a total of 12 pounds.
Calories burnt- 1480
number of workouts-6
Time- 3.36 hours
Weight 187- another 2 pounds lost for a total of 12 pounds.
Happy Birthday to Me
So today is my 28th birthday. It is hard to believe that in 2 years I will be 30.
I have set some goals that I would love to complete before I turn 30.
*Working on getting my MSW
* Pay off out credit debt
* Be at my ideal weight of 130
* Have 10k in savings
* Have a game plan for a new baby.
Some of these I hope to get soon others may take a while but I am hoping that we can accomplish some soon.
I have set some goals that I would love to complete before I turn 30.
*Working on getting my MSW
* Pay off out credit debt
* Be at my ideal weight of 130
* Have 10k in savings
* Have a game plan for a new baby.
Some of these I hope to get soon others may take a while but I am hoping that we can accomplish some soon.
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