I am nervous, nervous, nervous to weigh in tomorrow. I gotta be honest...I am losing steam. Yes, the month of June is a new month! New goals! New competition! However, today is still May. I have not been a huge fan of May, 2011.
Today's gripes include a minimally (if at all) working A/C in the house, my van which is currently at the Firestone Complete Auto Care getting it's oil changed, and the 90+ degree weather outside. Oh, and the no school day. Oh, and I. Am. Hungry. No...let's keep it honest. Not hungry - BORED. Utterly bored. However, this boredom is a lot like when I was bored in my teens...there is plenty for me to do. I just don't want to do it. The more I move around the house, the higher my body temp seems to rise...this is the best excuse for sitting on my butt all day I have ever heard! The boys are watching a movie, Zoe is taking a (very early) nap, and I am hiding out in my bedroom with the computer, just watching the minutes tick by...and I do mean minutes. How slowly time passes when all you want is for it to be tomorrow!! Better yet - I can hardly wait for Thursday!
I guess I should start with dealing with today, though. So, here's the deal. Today I will eat my allotted calories, drink my allotted Slim Fast shakes, and drink my required water. I will walk to Firestone when Shaun gets home (1.3 miles), rather than hitch a ride with someone. I will NOT step on the scale until tomorrow morning. I will not beat myself up for having a couple (maybe few) off days this past month.
Let's see if I can drum up a little excitement for June, though...I did work up my month plan this morning! First three days will be Slim Fast because I have some left over and I cannot go grocery shopping until Thursday. The 4th through the 20th will be the 17-day diet. I have bookmarked the important parts in my Kindle book and I will eat exactly what they suggest for the first 17 days. At the end of these days, I will decide whether to continue with "Cycle 2" of the 17-day-diet, or switch it up to Special K for the final 10 days of the month. I am setting my own personal goal of 10 pounds for the month. This may go up based on tomorrow's weight, but I want my goal to be less than 190 by July. Technically, based on my original goal and number of weeks, I could weigh 208 and still be on track. Wow. I hadn't done the math before right now...
That does fire me up!! That is awesome!!! To think I have actually SEEN the 190's already is just flat out fantastic!! Rock on, sister Audrey. You have come far. You are wearing clothes you couldn't even squeeze into 4 months ago. You are run/walking over 2 miles in under 30 minutes three times a week!! You are well on your way to meeting Goal #1 of 80 pounds AND Goal #2 of completing a 1/2 marathon!! Do it. Not only for yourself and your family, but for the sweet friends and acquaintances reading here and cheering you on. YEEEEHAW!!!
Yeah, this post ended differently than I thought it would, but I think this is much better. :)
xoxo
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Week Fifteen: Day Seven
Well, hello! I have been thinking a lot about the upcoming competition - The Skinny Dippin' Rally! I have been in such a dieting rut and truly suffering from some major boredom. My thoughts have changed several times about which diet plan I will use...I am currently planning to start with the 17-day diet.
Couch to 5K is going very well...I'm heading out tomorrow morning to run before the heat gets too unbearable, but this isn't an option for the next two workouts this week! Weather.com is telling me Wednesday will be 89 degrees and Friday will be 94! Whew. I will be increasing my water intake over the summer, for sure!
So, I decided to take a full day off from dieting. Last night I hung out with friends and had a great time. Today I have been enjoying summer things with my family! We had hot dogs and cherries for lunch, then Klondike bars for an afternoon snack. I will finish up the Slim Fast drinks and meal bars over the next two days and report an official weight on Wednesday morning.
By the way - my sister is currently avoiding my calls. Not returning voice mails. I won't threaten to drive to Virginia and force her butt on a scale, but I will employ some family members who can corner her! Jo Dunkle, the game starts Wednesday! June 1, 2011. You don't want me sending you all my fat pants when I'm too skinny to wear them!!!
:) Ha, ha, ha. I love my sister.
My husband has joined us in his own way...I have asked him to commit to working out 4 days a week for the month of June. He will need to log at least 30 minutes of physical activity. I will report his measurements (from the 1st and the 30th) in my end of the month summary!
I hope everyone has a great Memorial Day!!
xoxo
Couch to 5K is going very well...I'm heading out tomorrow morning to run before the heat gets too unbearable, but this isn't an option for the next two workouts this week! Weather.com is telling me Wednesday will be 89 degrees and Friday will be 94! Whew. I will be increasing my water intake over the summer, for sure!
So, I decided to take a full day off from dieting. Last night I hung out with friends and had a great time. Today I have been enjoying summer things with my family! We had hot dogs and cherries for lunch, then Klondike bars for an afternoon snack. I will finish up the Slim Fast drinks and meal bars over the next two days and report an official weight on Wednesday morning.
By the way - my sister is currently avoiding my calls. Not returning voice mails. I won't threaten to drive to Virginia and force her butt on a scale, but I will employ some family members who can corner her! Jo Dunkle, the game starts Wednesday! June 1, 2011. You don't want me sending you all my fat pants when I'm too skinny to wear them!!!
:) Ha, ha, ha. I love my sister.
My husband has joined us in his own way...I have asked him to commit to working out 4 days a week for the month of June. He will need to log at least 30 minutes of physical activity. I will report his measurements (from the 1st and the 30th) in my end of the month summary!
I hope everyone has a great Memorial Day!!
xoxo
Friday, May 27, 2011
Week Fifteen: Day Five
Boo for no posts!! Sorry, sorry. I have been keeping track of things on SparkPeople to keep myself accountable, but there just hasn't seemed like enough time to blog!!
I do notice a difference in my attitude towards everything when I don't get on here and recap, though, so I am ignoring a whiny Henry to just update quickly!! (no worries, he is fine. just loves to whine)
Well, I have been discouraged by an apparent plateau I have hit. I keep reminding myself of how far I have come in a short time and how the loss is more likely to stay gone if I do it "slowly" and I am making a true lifestyle change rather than just losing vanity pounds to look good. All of these things are great, but there is still that small part of my mind that says, "Hey, you were losing 3-4 pounds a week, what must you be doing wrong now?!?" Grr to you, small part of my mind. Ha, ha.
I am still doing the combo Slim Fast/Special K meal plan. It is fun to have something different to look forward to at night, rather than just another shake or meal bar. Also, there is something truly satisfying about eating a bowl of cereal. This may come from the times I had gestational diabetes and cereal used to shoot my sugars WAY high, so I wasn't "allowed" to eat it. I'm getting back at those doctors now!! Isn't it a little ridiculous the way our minds can work sometimes?
I have been following the E-Mealz plan for this week, but haven't had any recipes to share because they gave me some really basic stuff this week! Pizza one night (hawaiian bacon bbq) and meatball sandwiches last night. I did make breaded tilapia two nights ago and the kids actually ate it - success!! Even Shaun liked it and he has always sworn he doesn't eat fish...unless it is "grilled by my father-in-law" (yes, meaning MY dad).
I will do my third workout of Week 3 on C25K this evening. Yesterday was magazine delivery day, so I concentrated on tightening my stomach as I got in and out of the car, and tried to carry an equal amount of magazines in each arm. Ha, ha. i was definitely worn out last night, so it must have burned something.
I am so excited next week is JUNE!!! Zoe will start attending the boys' Parents Day Out on Thursdays, so I will be solo one day a week. What on earth will I do with myself? Ha, ha. Plenty, trust me. I have on the calendar Spring Cleaning Day for the 2nd, the 9th is Closet Clean Up 2011 at church...after that, I will hopefully be starting some volunteer work at either Siloam Family Health Center or The Next Door. Or both! These are two organizations that have truly touched my heart recently and I am sincerely looking forward to helping them in any way I am able.
I am also hoping to start a tradition for the summer of Thursday Night Dinners here at my house! I need to do some more planning, so it may not start until July, but I am really excited about the idea forming in my head! More to come...
Pray for me as I try to think of something entertaining to do with these very energetic children today! Have a great one,
xoxo
I do notice a difference in my attitude towards everything when I don't get on here and recap, though, so I am ignoring a whiny Henry to just update quickly!! (no worries, he is fine. just loves to whine)
Well, I have been discouraged by an apparent plateau I have hit. I keep reminding myself of how far I have come in a short time and how the loss is more likely to stay gone if I do it "slowly" and I am making a true lifestyle change rather than just losing vanity pounds to look good. All of these things are great, but there is still that small part of my mind that says, "Hey, you were losing 3-4 pounds a week, what must you be doing wrong now?!?" Grr to you, small part of my mind. Ha, ha.
I am still doing the combo Slim Fast/Special K meal plan. It is fun to have something different to look forward to at night, rather than just another shake or meal bar. Also, there is something truly satisfying about eating a bowl of cereal. This may come from the times I had gestational diabetes and cereal used to shoot my sugars WAY high, so I wasn't "allowed" to eat it. I'm getting back at those doctors now!! Isn't it a little ridiculous the way our minds can work sometimes?
I have been following the E-Mealz plan for this week, but haven't had any recipes to share because they gave me some really basic stuff this week! Pizza one night (hawaiian bacon bbq) and meatball sandwiches last night. I did make breaded tilapia two nights ago and the kids actually ate it - success!! Even Shaun liked it and he has always sworn he doesn't eat fish...unless it is "grilled by my father-in-law" (yes, meaning MY dad).
I will do my third workout of Week 3 on C25K this evening. Yesterday was magazine delivery day, so I concentrated on tightening my stomach as I got in and out of the car, and tried to carry an equal amount of magazines in each arm. Ha, ha. i was definitely worn out last night, so it must have burned something.
I am so excited next week is JUNE!!! Zoe will start attending the boys' Parents Day Out on Thursdays, so I will be solo one day a week. What on earth will I do with myself? Ha, ha. Plenty, trust me. I have on the calendar Spring Cleaning Day for the 2nd, the 9th is Closet Clean Up 2011 at church...after that, I will hopefully be starting some volunteer work at either Siloam Family Health Center or The Next Door. Or both! These are two organizations that have truly touched my heart recently and I am sincerely looking forward to helping them in any way I am able.
I am also hoping to start a tradition for the summer of Thursday Night Dinners here at my house! I need to do some more planning, so it may not start until July, but I am really excited about the idea forming in my head! More to come...
Pray for me as I try to think of something entertaining to do with these very energetic children today! Have a great one,
xoxo
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Week Fifteen: Day Two
Good morning! I am having a fabulous day thus far...it's only been happening for thirty minutes, so I do recognize the potential for "jinxing", but I feel pretty confident about today. Ha!
I just wanted to say two quick things this morning...
1. Last night I didn't want to drink my second Slim Fast shake after my workout because it has (energy) calories in it and I was feeling plenty energized for 6:00 pm. I didn't want to eat a Meal bar because they are 200 calories and I just felt so good after my run, and I wasn't hungry, I was just eating because I knew I could get hungry later. All of this to say, I have decided to mix up my Slim Fast and Special K plans this week (9 days)! I will do Slim Fast for breakfast, lunch set aside from the dinner I prepare the night before, and cereal for dinner. I am eating fruit and vegetables throughout the day as snacks, and I have one box of Slim Fast snack bars if I need them.
2. I successfully completed my first workout for Week 3 of Couch to 5K!!! It was hard, I'm not going to lie. Week 3's three workouts consist of a 5 minute brisk walk, 90 second "jog", 90 second walk, 3 minute "jog", and 3 minute walk...repeat everything after the warm-up once and you're done! Running/jogging for 3 minutes in a row is interesting...it was tough, but I promise you I did it! No stopping early, no breaks...it felt SO good!! I did an extra cool down lap and ended at 2.25 miles. Not too sore this morning, and I am really excited about getting out there again tomorrow. I have decided, for this week, if I'm not completely comfortable with the whole routine after Friday's workout, I will do it again Sunday. Next week, Tuesday/Thursday will be good for me to commit to running, but I am going to have to find someone to help me out over the weekend in order to find time...anyway, focusing on today! Today I will not do an official workout, but Zoe and I have some big plans so I will be on my feet moving all day.
Well, for dinner last night I made "Baked Ziti Florentine". Except I used Rigatoni noodles. So, maybe Baked Rigatoni Florentine? According to Shaun and the boys it was delicious, and I am so excited about my serving for lunch today!! I did the math and set aside a serving that should be about 300 calories...and a piece of garlic bread. Mmmmm. Recipe below...
Have a great day!
xoxo
Baked Noodle Florentine!
16 oz. box of pasta (original recipe calls for ziti, I used rigatoni)
1T olive oil
3/4 t salt
1 large onion, diced (didn't have, used onion flakes)
1 lb. ground beef (I used ground turkey...it was on sale!)
3 cloves garlic - minced (again, didn't have...used garlic powder)
24 oz. jar pasta sauce
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
15 oz. ricotta cheese (my calorie count is using "whole milk" ricotta, could use skim)
10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (oops, didn't read that part last night. I thawed it,
practically cooked it, and drained)
8 oz. mozzarella
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Heat oil in large pot (used skillet, no oil/just cooking spray). Add onion and salt. Cover & cook 5-7 minutes until onion is soft. Add beef; cook until no trace of pink remains. (Okay, here I just browned my ground turkey, sprinkled with onion flakes and garlic powder in a skillet). Add garlic & cook 2 min. Add sauce & heat 3 min. Remove from heat. Add cooked pasta, Parmesan, ricotta, & spinach. Toss to combine. Spread in a sprayed 9x13 dish and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake @400 until cheese melts, about 15 minutes.
WELL - I combined the parmesan, ricotta, and spinach in a bowl to the side. The meat and sauce were combined in the skillet. I put the cheese mixture in the dish first, then the noodles, stirred those up, then added the meat/sauce mixture and stirred it all up. I didn't use the whole package of shredded cheese because about 3/4 of the package was enough to cover the dish.
Sorry for all the changes!! I guess I'm getting a little "cocky" in my cooking and feel I know best. Ha, ha.
I just wanted to say two quick things this morning...
1. Last night I didn't want to drink my second Slim Fast shake after my workout because it has (energy) calories in it and I was feeling plenty energized for 6:00 pm. I didn't want to eat a Meal bar because they are 200 calories and I just felt so good after my run, and I wasn't hungry, I was just eating because I knew I could get hungry later. All of this to say, I have decided to mix up my Slim Fast and Special K plans this week (9 days)! I will do Slim Fast for breakfast, lunch set aside from the dinner I prepare the night before, and cereal for dinner. I am eating fruit and vegetables throughout the day as snacks, and I have one box of Slim Fast snack bars if I need them.
2. I successfully completed my first workout for Week 3 of Couch to 5K!!! It was hard, I'm not going to lie. Week 3's three workouts consist of a 5 minute brisk walk, 90 second "jog", 90 second walk, 3 minute "jog", and 3 minute walk...repeat everything after the warm-up once and you're done! Running/jogging for 3 minutes in a row is interesting...it was tough, but I promise you I did it! No stopping early, no breaks...it felt SO good!! I did an extra cool down lap and ended at 2.25 miles. Not too sore this morning, and I am really excited about getting out there again tomorrow. I have decided, for this week, if I'm not completely comfortable with the whole routine after Friday's workout, I will do it again Sunday. Next week, Tuesday/Thursday will be good for me to commit to running, but I am going to have to find someone to help me out over the weekend in order to find time...anyway, focusing on today! Today I will not do an official workout, but Zoe and I have some big plans so I will be on my feet moving all day.
Well, for dinner last night I made "Baked Ziti Florentine". Except I used Rigatoni noodles. So, maybe Baked Rigatoni Florentine? According to Shaun and the boys it was delicious, and I am so excited about my serving for lunch today!! I did the math and set aside a serving that should be about 300 calories...and a piece of garlic bread. Mmmmm. Recipe below...
Have a great day!
xoxo
Baked Noodle Florentine!
16 oz. box of pasta (original recipe calls for ziti, I used rigatoni)
1T olive oil
3/4 t salt
1 large onion, diced (didn't have, used onion flakes)
1 lb. ground beef (I used ground turkey...it was on sale!)
3 cloves garlic - minced (again, didn't have...used garlic powder)
24 oz. jar pasta sauce
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
15 oz. ricotta cheese (my calorie count is using "whole milk" ricotta, could use skim)
10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (oops, didn't read that part last night. I thawed it,
practically cooked it, and drained)
8 oz. mozzarella
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Heat oil in large pot (used skillet, no oil/just cooking spray). Add onion and salt. Cover & cook 5-7 minutes until onion is soft. Add beef; cook until no trace of pink remains. (Okay, here I just browned my ground turkey, sprinkled with onion flakes and garlic powder in a skillet). Add garlic & cook 2 min. Add sauce & heat 3 min. Remove from heat. Add cooked pasta, Parmesan, ricotta, & spinach. Toss to combine. Spread in a sprayed 9x13 dish and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake @400 until cheese melts, about 15 minutes.
WELL - I combined the parmesan, ricotta, and spinach in a bowl to the side. The meat and sauce were combined in the skillet. I put the cheese mixture in the dish first, then the noodles, stirred those up, then added the meat/sauce mixture and stirred it all up. I didn't use the whole package of shredded cheese because about 3/4 of the package was enough to cover the dish.
Sorry for all the changes!! I guess I'm getting a little "cocky" in my cooking and feel I know best. Ha, ha.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Week Fifteen: Day One
Good morning!
No suspense for you today...last week's weight loss was 2 pounds! I am trying hard to be excited, seriously. I am not sure what happened over the weekend because I really stuck to "plan" (my personal alteration of the Scarsdale diet), but I didn't do any exercise. Anyway, 2 pounds is 2 pounds and this DOES make a total of 41 pounds in 14 weeks. Really, Audrey? Gonna be upset about averaging 2.93 pounds per week?!? I'm crazy. Ha, ha.
Well, I hope you are all as excited about The Skinny Dippin' Rally (love/hate the title? need feedback!) as I am!! I have heard from a couple of friends who want "in", but haven't totally committed just yet so I am not announcing any names. I think this is going to be really fun and motivating and a great way to start the summer!
I want to say a couple words about The Scarsdale Diet. It really was an effective diet. It was a great way for me to not have to think about things, just eat what was allowed and try not to overdo it. I think it helped me a lot to rearrange the allowed foods throughout my day, just to match up with my schedule...and, maybe, to have some of the control back? I'll work through that later. Ha, ha. Seriously, the foods allowed were yummy and I didn't feel hungry during the day. The boredom that set in was quite easy to ignore when I found other things to focus on. My whiny kids, for example. Running mainly, but trying to work through why my kids' whining is driving me so crazy has been good for mentally getting out of the kitchen. Other mothers surely understand, right? I welcome you all to check out the link if you are looking for something low calorie and mentally easy!!
This week I will do Slim Fast again. My old friend. It's been a while and I really want to do a no-brainer before embarking on whatever tricks I will pull for The Challenge! Ha, ha. Top secret for now, but I will stay true to form throughout June by posting what I am trying...look forward to a few change-ups. The next 9 days, however, will be all Slim Fast. My official weigh in on June 1st will serve as my "monthly weigh" which will involve the instructions for pledge donations.
I am beginning Week 3 of the Couch to 5K program. Very exciting. I felt SO good on Friday evening when I finished Week 2!! I am very much looking forward to this week. Those who are ahead of me might be snickering, but I think I am ready. Ha, ha. I downloaded Week 3's mix from DJ Steve to my ipod and I plan to either hit the track when Shaun gets home or drive out to the new gym in our area that gave me a month free! I really hate treadmill running, so let's pray the rain goes away.
Have a great day!! Please don't hesitate to contact me, either on Facebook or email aldunkle@msn.com, if you would like to join up with the SDR! Also, to give your feedback and input on the name...I want something cute and creative and I took the name from the prize sign. Biggest Loser is already taken. Ha, ha! If you have no idea what I'm talking about, though...well, go here.
xoxo
No suspense for you today...last week's weight loss was 2 pounds! I am trying hard to be excited, seriously. I am not sure what happened over the weekend because I really stuck to "plan" (my personal alteration of the Scarsdale diet), but I didn't do any exercise. Anyway, 2 pounds is 2 pounds and this DOES make a total of 41 pounds in 14 weeks. Really, Audrey? Gonna be upset about averaging 2.93 pounds per week?!? I'm crazy. Ha, ha.
Well, I hope you are all as excited about The Skinny Dippin' Rally (love/hate the title? need feedback!) as I am!! I have heard from a couple of friends who want "in", but haven't totally committed just yet so I am not announcing any names. I think this is going to be really fun and motivating and a great way to start the summer!
I want to say a couple words about The Scarsdale Diet. It really was an effective diet. It was a great way for me to not have to think about things, just eat what was allowed and try not to overdo it. I think it helped me a lot to rearrange the allowed foods throughout my day, just to match up with my schedule...and, maybe, to have some of the control back? I'll work through that later. Ha, ha. Seriously, the foods allowed were yummy and I didn't feel hungry during the day. The boredom that set in was quite easy to ignore when I found other things to focus on. My whiny kids, for example. Running mainly, but trying to work through why my kids' whining is driving me so crazy has been good for mentally getting out of the kitchen. Other mothers surely understand, right? I welcome you all to check out the link if you are looking for something low calorie and mentally easy!!
This week I will do Slim Fast again. My old friend. It's been a while and I really want to do a no-brainer before embarking on whatever tricks I will pull for The Challenge! Ha, ha. Top secret for now, but I will stay true to form throughout June by posting what I am trying...look forward to a few change-ups. The next 9 days, however, will be all Slim Fast. My official weigh in on June 1st will serve as my "monthly weigh" which will involve the instructions for pledge donations.
I am beginning Week 3 of the Couch to 5K program. Very exciting. I felt SO good on Friday evening when I finished Week 2!! I am very much looking forward to this week. Those who are ahead of me might be snickering, but I think I am ready. Ha, ha. I downloaded Week 3's mix from DJ Steve to my ipod and I plan to either hit the track when Shaun gets home or drive out to the new gym in our area that gave me a month free! I really hate treadmill running, so let's pray the rain goes away.
Have a great day!! Please don't hesitate to contact me, either on Facebook or email aldunkle@msn.com, if you would like to join up with the SDR! Also, to give your feedback and input on the name...I want something cute and creative and I took the name from the prize sign. Biggest Loser is already taken. Ha, ha! If you have no idea what I'm talking about, though...well, go here.
xoxo
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Week Fourteen: Day Seven
Hello!!! I have some exciting news to share about the blog! I have been getting a little bored with the ol' day to day recap of what I eat and what exercise I complete. This has led me to initiate a challenge. I have challenged my sister to a weight loss competition!!
So...starting June 1, 2011, it's going to Sister v. Sister. We haven't completely discussed the rules, but here is how I see it.
Joann Dunkle, age 29, starting weight TBD on June 1st...restaurant manager, lives with her boyfriend of 6 months? 8 months? Anyway, lives with her boyfriend, works late nights, loves to party even later nights! Ha, ha. Does this all sound right, Jo-Bean?
Of course, you all know me. Mother of four under 5, in bed by 10 every night, girls night out once every other month. Saaaaaad. Ha, ha. Just kidding.
So, it will be interesting, to say the least, to see how this all pans out! I am going to make Jo a co-author here and she will be expected to post updates as often as possible. She will choose whether she details her food/exercise/etc. as I do, or she may choose to just write a quick "hello, I'm still trying" each day. We will both weigh on June 1st and post a starting picture of the scale (I think she's okay with this). I would like to do measurements, too...Jo? How do you feel about that? We can weigh in weekly and then the contest will officially end on June 30th. The morning of July 1st (yes, Jo, you have to get up early), we will both weigh and that will determine the "winner"!
What does this winner receive, you may be asking? Well...when Conner was just a month or two old, Joann and I went to some street festival thing in the town of Dexter (Michigan, where Shaun and I used to live) and we bought this super cute sign that reads, "We're not skinny dippin'...we are chunky dunkin'!" This sign has passed back and forth between the two of us ever since (almost 5 years), and this contest will determine the next owner of the sign. Ha, ha.
Please, I encourage you to pick a "team"! Team Jo vs. Team Aud!! We are ruthless with each other, so expect some taunting and teasing...
What do you think of this idea? Excited? Feel free to let me know if you would like to be in on the competition!! That would be really fun...I have around 50 more pounds to go (being vague before weigh in tomorrow morning!), and Joann thinks she would like to lose 40+. Bring it on!! If others would like to join the fun, I will come up with something cool for the prize...I would hate to lose the sign. Maybe I could find another one somewhere...
Well, I hope everyone has a great evening and I will be posting a little something in the morning...weight and plans for the next 9 days while I anxiously await the start of our duel!
Ha, ha!! Good night!!
So...starting June 1, 2011, it's going to Sister v. Sister. We haven't completely discussed the rules, but here is how I see it.
Joann Dunkle, age 29, starting weight TBD on June 1st...restaurant manager, lives with her boyfriend of 6 months? 8 months? Anyway, lives with her boyfriend, works late nights, loves to party even later nights! Ha, ha. Does this all sound right, Jo-Bean?
Of course, you all know me. Mother of four under 5, in bed by 10 every night, girls night out once every other month. Saaaaaad. Ha, ha. Just kidding.
So, it will be interesting, to say the least, to see how this all pans out! I am going to make Jo a co-author here and she will be expected to post updates as often as possible. She will choose whether she details her food/exercise/etc. as I do, or she may choose to just write a quick "hello, I'm still trying" each day. We will both weigh on June 1st and post a starting picture of the scale (I think she's okay with this). I would like to do measurements, too...Jo? How do you feel about that? We can weigh in weekly and then the contest will officially end on June 30th. The morning of July 1st (yes, Jo, you have to get up early), we will both weigh and that will determine the "winner"!
What does this winner receive, you may be asking? Well...when Conner was just a month or two old, Joann and I went to some street festival thing in the town of Dexter (Michigan, where Shaun and I used to live) and we bought this super cute sign that reads, "We're not skinny dippin'...we are chunky dunkin'!" This sign has passed back and forth between the two of us ever since (almost 5 years), and this contest will determine the next owner of the sign. Ha, ha.
Please, I encourage you to pick a "team"! Team Jo vs. Team Aud!! We are ruthless with each other, so expect some taunting and teasing...
What do you think of this idea? Excited? Feel free to let me know if you would like to be in on the competition!! That would be really fun...I have around 50 more pounds to go (being vague before weigh in tomorrow morning!), and Joann thinks she would like to lose 40+. Bring it on!! If others would like to join the fun, I will come up with something cool for the prize...I would hate to lose the sign. Maybe I could find another one somewhere...
Well, I hope everyone has a great evening and I will be posting a little something in the morning...weight and plans for the next 9 days while I anxiously await the start of our duel!
Ha, ha!! Good night!!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Week Fourteen: Day Five
Good morning!
Well, so much for posting at night! I don't know why I feel the need to explain things here...4 kids = unpredictable days and nights. The End.
FOOD: I will be happy to be done with this Scarsdale Diet, but I will also admit I am a little nervous to switch things up when it's going quite well! I am bored to death with the food, but maybe I needed that to get my mind focused on other things. I believe I will go back to Slim Fast for a week or two. Shaun's new job is too far from home for him to eat lunch here, so he is wanting his lunch packed. I have no interest in getting up early enough to pack something, so I think I will fix large dinners for a week with enough leftovers for both of us to have lunch the following day. I'm going to follow my E-Mealz plan for the week! There is a little sale on Special K, so I might even do one week Slim Fast and one week Special K to finish out this month.
**Quick note: For those who have pledged (and you have the option of doing this at any time!), I didn't give any instructions at the end of the last 4 weeks, so we will combine last month with this month. Last month's total loss was 7.5 pounds, so far everyone has pledged $1, so this would be $7.50 per person. If you want to go ahead and donate that amount NOW, you can go here and donate in my "honor". OR, you are welcome to send/give a check to me and I will make the donation. OR, you can wait until Week Seventeen: Day One, I will provide the link again and you can choose from the two options I mentioned!
EXERCISE: Walked 2.5 miles with a friend yesterday, pushing strollers and stopping on occasion to please a baby or toddler! Ha, ha. It was nice and relaxing, but no less exercise!! I didn't pay attention to the time. I will go for my 3rd walk/run this evening. We have a pretty big weekend planned, but I really hope to get out for Week 3's day 1 on Sunday morning.
I hope you all have a great day!! We are having family pictures taken tomorrow by a sweet friend from church, and I am headed out to buy something beautiful and new and SMALL! Well, probably still size "Large", but definitely without XXX's in front! Ha, ha.
xoxo
Well, so much for posting at night! I don't know why I feel the need to explain things here...4 kids = unpredictable days and nights. The End.
FOOD: I will be happy to be done with this Scarsdale Diet, but I will also admit I am a little nervous to switch things up when it's going quite well! I am bored to death with the food, but maybe I needed that to get my mind focused on other things. I believe I will go back to Slim Fast for a week or two. Shaun's new job is too far from home for him to eat lunch here, so he is wanting his lunch packed. I have no interest in getting up early enough to pack something, so I think I will fix large dinners for a week with enough leftovers for both of us to have lunch the following day. I'm going to follow my E-Mealz plan for the week! There is a little sale on Special K, so I might even do one week Slim Fast and one week Special K to finish out this month.
**Quick note: For those who have pledged (and you have the option of doing this at any time!), I didn't give any instructions at the end of the last 4 weeks, so we will combine last month with this month. Last month's total loss was 7.5 pounds, so far everyone has pledged $1, so this would be $7.50 per person. If you want to go ahead and donate that amount NOW, you can go here and donate in my "honor". OR, you are welcome to send/give a check to me and I will make the donation. OR, you can wait until Week Seventeen: Day One, I will provide the link again and you can choose from the two options I mentioned!
EXERCISE: Walked 2.5 miles with a friend yesterday, pushing strollers and stopping on occasion to please a baby or toddler! Ha, ha. It was nice and relaxing, but no less exercise!! I didn't pay attention to the time. I will go for my 3rd walk/run this evening. We have a pretty big weekend planned, but I really hope to get out for Week 3's day 1 on Sunday morning.
I hope you all have a great day!! We are having family pictures taken tomorrow by a sweet friend from church, and I am headed out to buy something beautiful and new and SMALL! Well, probably still size "Large", but definitely without XXX's in front! Ha, ha.
xoxo
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