My new toy!

So nearly 3 weeks ago, I ordered myself this...
 It is a Women's Polar Heart Rate Monitor Watch. The biggest thing that has helped me lose the weight that I am shedding, is by keeping track of all that I take in and all that I am burning out.  I keep track of all of this on a daily journal on www.livestrong.com
I even have an app on my Blackberry that allows me to search and track foods even if I am not around my computer.  I pretty much know the calorie count of the foods that I plan on eating before I even have to track, this helps big time.  I try and choose restaurants that I can look up the nutritional values online before I even go there.  My favorites so far are Qdoba and Chipotle.  Qdoba even has a menu/nutritional calculator.  You can build y our burrito or whatever you choose to have, and see exactly what you are consuming as far as calories, fat, cholesterol, protein, fiber etc...it's like having your own personal food label on your burrito.  Not to mention, the Qdoba here in Bloomington has been stamping the receipts Buy one entree, Get one for $.99!  That is a great deal.  My parents and brother and I have been taking turns getting dinner/lunch on some days because of this deal.  Also, a little trick..if you get your burrito or taco salad "naked" without the shell..you save 330 calories right off the bat!

There have been no tricks or easy fixes for my weightloss.  No pills, or drinks or cleanses.  Just simply, cut down on calories and exercise.  My short term goal is 3-4 more pounds by Valentines day.  That would be 20lbs total in 3 months.  My goal after that is another 10lbs by Easter.  then another 10lbs by Memorial Day.  Taking it little by little, bit by bit, is really making this 50lbs a realistic goal!

Look at what I burned at Zumba last night!

Starting weight:  11/13/2010:  250lbs
Current weight:  1/26/2011:    233lbs
17lbs lost!
Next goal:  230lbs by Valentines Day!

Playing Mommy...

 

Lauren LOVES to play with her Dolly(s).  This is actually Kaelin's dolly that she got for Christmas from Daddy but we're still working on that thing called sharing ;-)  Despite that, this video is adorable.  Lauren is always walking around with her dolls and this morning I gave her a bottle to feed her with for play time and she knew exactly what to do.  She is just like a little mommy!  She is the best little helper ever.  I never imagined that at her age she would be helping me throw things away, get diapers and burp rags from their room and bring them to me.  Helping me load the dryer during laundry.  She is just an amazing little girl and I am so blessed to have her as a daughter. 

Kaelin: 4 months

Miss Kaelin Deborah is 4 months old already!  The time is flying by..and I hate to say it but I don't mind one bit!  Every month that flies by is one more month closer to Kevin being home! 
Kaelin is now rolling from back to belly and belly to back.  She HATES being on her stomach and usually is fussing after just a few minutes.  We started her on cereal a few days ago.  We had tried several times before but she never would eat any and would just scream and it would all end up back in my face or hers.  Something clicked last Saturday and she decided that cereal wasn't so bad, and that she wanted to roll all over the place.  She also decided that she'd go back to sleeping through the night.  For that I am truly thankful!  Kaelin loves her big sister and is always smiling at her.  They are going to be the best of friends. 
I am not sure of her weight or height, but I know she has grown a ton in the last month!  I weighed her on the scale with me and it seems she is around 15-16lbs.  That's up 3-4lbs in just over a month.  What a chunk!! We are a little off schedule with our well checks because of the move but we go at the beginning of February, so I will be able to update more on the girls then. 
I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday.

I know, I know....

I know, I know... It has been forever  since I have updated.  Things have been pretty busy around here and I just haven't found the time or motivation to blog.  I will soon though. I need to catch you all up on Kaelin's growth/development (4months old already!) and what is going on here. 
I haven't updated about my weight loss either, but I promise you, I have been working so hard at it.  Take a look -----------> 14lbs lost! 

More updates to come at a later time.  Today is payday which means bill day..which means, most of my time on the computer today and tomorrow will be spent talking to Kevin, paying bills, and balancing the checkbook.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!