I didn't post on Saturday, which was the official weigh day. I was down 1 pound this week and not very happy about it. I know, it's still a loss, but I wanted more more more!!

I've read a couple blogs the past few days and it seems everyone is down in the dumps! Everyone seems unmotivated and unhappy. I'm in the same boat. For no reason I just feel crappy. It's only Tuesday and I'm already suspecting a zero loss for the week. Last week I was right with my prediction. It's not that I'm doing anything different, I think I've just reached that point where now I have to work a little harder. I wasn't stressed before, I didn't feel like I was 'dieting' before and the weight was coming off.

I've lost 13.5 now since May 1st and that seemed too easy. Guess it was! I think I'm going to have to up the movement. I'm following WW still and am not going over points except my Saturdays. And no, I'm not changing that. I know it's probably a good reason why my loss has slowed. Not being consistant at all, but again, it's not like I sit around on Saturday and eat a bag of chips or an entire pizza or anything. I'm still conscious about what I'm putting in my mouth, I'm just not counting.

This Friday my 8 month old son has to go in for surgery. So, I'm not expecting to be focusing 100% on me this weekend. Plus, it's the 4th of July and I know there is food out there with my name on it! Of course, I should say "NO". But it's my son's first 4th of July and we're going to have a lot of fun!

I'll write more later. He just woke up!

Well, Saturday is here again! Weigh day! I had hit 1.5 down Thursday and didn't really feel that it would change and it didn't. Down a total though of 12.5 since May 1st. Not too bad! Averages out to be just under 2 lbs. a week. That's healthy! I ate very well, even 1 or 2 under points occasionally, but I did miss my 3rd walk for the week. Boohoo! It's been rainy and so humid, even early in the AM. So, two walks was all I got this week.

We're not going out tonight like we normally get to do on Saturday nights. Drinking I'm certain sets me back a little, we'll see how it affects next weeks weigh in! Ah, I'm happy with averaging 2 lbs. a week. I realized two things last night. #1 - My skin looks so much healthier now that I'm drinking so much water! #2 - I don't feel the stress of 'dieting'. Though, once the loss slows, as it always does, I'm sure my feelings will change about that!

My son has learned two new things this week it's so exciting! He's now pulling himself to stand using the couch and also has learned to clap! It's so cute. It's amazing how much he's learned lately. At exactly 6 months he was sitting on his own, at 7 months he started pushing up, 7 1/2 months he was crawling on hands and knees (never did t he army crawl) and here at 7 3/4 he's pulling up and moving around using the couch. He's so much fun to watch. What will the 8th month bring us?

Well, the little guy will be up from his nap soon and I haven't had lunch yet, so I better get something quick! We're having a hearty dinner tonight, so I'm trying to eat well the rest of the day, though, Saturdays I don't count points. My one day to have a little freedom!

At a stand still yesterday, but moved today! Down 1 more lb. since Saturdays weekly! I weigh myself like every other day and I change my numbers when I do. It's just what I do. Though, my Saturday weight is how I calculate my pounds loss for the week. Please don't tell me I shouldn't weigh myself during the week. I can't help it! If the number goes up, I know I have to work harder.. Though, that really hasn't happend .... YET.

All could have been torn apart yesterday, but I had self control! There was a going away party for a friend that I've known since I was 12-13. Food and drinks... all the good stuff. I enjoyed ONE beer. Then the food came. I told another friend I just could not eat it. Fried eggrolls, pan-fried dumplings... I reminded her I had the beer and I just could not eat the food. Besides, I had dinner waiting for me when I got home. Doesn't anyone care when you're on a diet?! I know she really does!

I got a walk in yesterday and even extended it by 5 minutes and added another hill! AND, I went again today! Now, just once more and I meet my goal. You know, it's funny. I wouldn't be caught dead walking by myself before and I had nobody to walk with, so I never went. Now, I enjoy taking Michael out in his stroller, with me. Not that he's much for conversation (he's 8 mos next week), but it's company and I love him!

I made up another goal, but it doesn't pertain to weight. I haven't shared it with anyone yet. I want a new car and my car should be paid off in 1 year. This month, tragically I had 2 late credit card payments which is STUPID. I put one away to pay it while I was at the store and of course forgot, the other.. well, I don't know what happened there. Anyway, I decided to have ZERO late payments (ever again) at least for a year and I'm going to sell my car when it's paid and get me a Durango. Though, I'm sure my idea of a vehicle will change, but that's besides the point. GOAL: Clean up credit and get a new car in 1 year! YAY. Think I can do it?

Well, it's Saturday.. We know what that means.. WEIGH DAY! I am down 2 lbs. this week bringing my total to 11 lbs. since May 1st! I even fit into a pair of jeans I haven't worn for a while. They're actualyl still pretty brand newish. I buttoned them with little to no effort and I'm sitting in them right now. All my jeans are the strechy kind, but not the no pocket kind. I've got pockets where they should be and they are very nice! Anyhow, these have streched to be comfortable and my size larger streches now to be too big. I didn't think 11 lbs. would make my clothes fit differently, but I guess they do! Hip Hip Hooray!

Hi, my name is Kristinakay and I'm a Diet Soda-oholic. I am literally addicted to diet pop. Pop.. Soda.. whichever makes you happy. I probably drink 4 cans a day and maybe 1-2 20oz. while I am out and about. I'm a sucker for the coolers by the registers! Diet Pepsi, Diet Mt. Dew, Diet Dr. Pepper, Diet Sunkist .. It's all so addicting! But you know what? I drink just as much water, if not more.. So, maybe I shouldn't feel so bad? Ron doesn't get how somebody can consume that much liquid in one day. I reminded him how often I use the bathroom. My mom thinks it might affect me in the long run and maybe it will. Ugh, but I just can't stay away from it! HEEELP!

Question, not that I have readers... How do I get readers and people to comment and encourage? Or discourage, if they're mean. Well, I have to go get the baby ready and head on over to grandmas. We're going for lunch at a chinese place. I'm going to have beef brocolli and steamed dumplings. Saturdays are my day off, but I never really go overboard on food. It's the beer I'll be consuming later! My cousin is getting married this afternoon. Can we say, Par-tay?! I actually typed fater instead of after.. Hmm, my subconscious mind speaking!?

I've been weighing myself daily eventhough they say you shouldn't, but who is THEY anyway? I just mark it in my notebook that I use to write down everything I eat for the day. (I use my Saturday mornings as my way of calculating the weekly loss) I'm supposed to be at 26 points or under for points and I do well! My day off is Saturday, there is absolutely NO hope for counting as more often than not, we go to the bar while grandma watches Michael. It's my night out! Hence why I use Saturday mornings! Anyway, today I weighed 212.0 putting me at a 10.5 lb. loss since May 1st. Excellent!

Strange how long my day seemed when I had no work to do. I am a stay at home mom, but I work p/t out of my home doing data entry processing rebates. My bf decided to be late returning home today, leaving me to miss my work truck! So, I had no work to do. While Michael napped, I had to find other things to do. I cleaned, I watched TV, I pulled out Dr. Phils Weight Solution book (and didn't read it) and I searched Dotti's WL Zone for restaurants to get points values on foods that I can eat, if we have to go to one of them! Not that I opt to eat out and especially eat at fast food restaurants, but you know sometimes you end up there. At least now I know a few choices that at least won't ruin my day!

My lil guy started crawling yesterday, it's just amazing! Anyone who has a newborn or are even expecting a child, take it all in and don't hurry! Months ago I couldn't wait for him to lift his head, to roll over, to smile his first smile, to laugh, to sit up and to crawl. Now that he does all that, I find myself wanting that sweet little helpless bundle of joy he once was! Though on the other hand he's turning into such a wonderful little boy and learning so much, it's incredible to watch! I was blessed to have an extremely easy going newborn and he still is, at 7 1/2 months, that same way. He is so calm and loving, rarely ever fussy, always smiling and such a joy to be around! Must take after me ! :]

Well, I lost 7.5 pounds in May, doing what I should have been doing long ago! I always kick myself after starting, eating healthy a week or two, then falling off. I realize 2 months later that had I just stuck with it, I'd have lost maybe 10 lbs. by now! Depressing. At least now, I stuck through it longer than I have in a long while. I'm proud of myself.

Last week I finally found the courage to cross the street and go for a walk. I know, sounds rather silly, doesn't it? Well, I have a 7 month old son and it's a fairly busy rural highway. I found if I go between 8:30am-9:30am, the traffic is rather light and crossing is not a problem. I don't live in a walker friendly area! No sidewalks out of my road, no walking paths unless I drive to them, defeating the convenience I desire. Anyhow, it's only a 20 minute walk, but worth every minute. I have to go up 3 hills and down 3 hills throughout the walk. It's so funny how once you start going uphill or even down, how you can feel your body change gears. It's a pretty good walk for only being 20 minutes. Not to mention, I'm pushing a stroller and whole time!

I am currently following the Weight Watchers plan, but not attending meetings. I once did so I have the points counters at hand. I happen to like that I can eat what I want, but I have to account for it. So far since I've done it for the month, I haven't resorted to eating anything I shouldn't (other than my off day) and trying to account for it. Ex. a slice of pizza and taking up 7-8 points. No thanks! I'd rather have a nice big healthy meal for 7-8 points!

Here's to June's weight loss! Follow me on my journey! :)