March 1st- a new month already?

I had an extra little bit of time on my hands today (even though I should be studying for my midterm tonight) so I thought I would update you on what I have been doing this wonderful March 1st afternoon.

I decided to go out and get a bunch of healthy snacks such as fruit, yogurt, salads, etc. so I am not drawn to the super unhealthy 24 hour Avondale's down the street (like a 7-11 or Needs). I spent like $75.oo in total and probably only got enough food to last me a few days. Why do you think Health Food is so expensive? I know things go in and out of season, but don't you think if these superior choices were a little more affordable, would we be having all the trouble we are in regards to the obese pandemic all across North America?

I have an exam today at five so I must get ready and head out.

Until next time!

xxx

IMM BACK

Hey everyone!

Sorry It has been an eternity since my last blog but school and midterms and READING WEEK <3.>

This month is a CRAZY one, I have so much school assignments due and then BANG finals. Ugh! talk about stress. I am finding myself snacking more often then I used to- and am trying to find a substitute for the snacking. I did however finally manage to track down the No Pudge Fudge Brownies from Petes Fruitique down home, and can i just say they are AH MAZING!

I absolutely loved them. takes away your craving for sure. I made them in muffin tins so that they are personal sized and two points each! I highly recommend them.

Last week I tried out water aerobics and I must be honest I thought they were going to be for old women, but I loved them! so much fun! and you really are sore the next morning, it is low impact so it is great for my joints (I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) and I didn't feel tired once!

I must head to bed but I just wanted to update this since I made a vow to do so!

Hope your all doing well!

Until Next time-- xx

Week 34!

WOO! another loss :) 2.6 lbs this week, brings me to a total of 54.4 lbs in 34 weeks. 34 weeks seems like a really long time but honestly it flew by! My weight watchers meeting leader is Maggie- what a character! she is actually so funny and makes us motivated overtime we leave the room. Although I miss my leader from back in Halifax-Fiona. Maggie makes a great replacement!

So looking ahead- let me tell you how terrified I am of Valentines day. Im going out to dinner and I don't know what in the world im going to eat. Im one of those people who need to be in control of everything, and not knowing how many 'points' are in a certain food- nearly kills me.

anyways, I have to get back to reading for class-

Take care!

Procrastination at its best!

So I woke up this morning and I feel as though a truck hit me- im knocked right on my butt. I have SO much school work to do but all I feel like doing is sleeping-ugh, I hate being sick!

I have so much coming up in the next 2 weeks and it really all depends on my preperation this coming week and this weekend- kill me?

I am finding school so tough this semester and can't understand why- I honestly have SO much to do, all of my classes are heavy both reading and assignment wise and im just not good at either.

So I recently posted a before and well during photo on facebook and so many people have asked me how I did it- or what motivated me...honestly I was motivated to loose weight because I was ashamed to go out in public- or embarassed to be seen walking into a shop for only plus sized women, NEVER again will I walk into penningtons.

It also sucks because there was such few options for larger womens clothing that if you saw another girl wearing the same sweater you have- you knew where she got it from.

But in my earlier post- from last night, i said I would give you the recipie for my amazing muffins! so here it is:

Spiced Chocolate Muffins

1 package of Spiced Cake Mix

1 Can of Pumpkin (not pie filling)

1 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips

Mix cake mix in a bowl with the pumpkin and then once all of the mix has dissappeared fold in the chocolate chips- put batter into greased muffin sheet and back for 25-30 mins! I box makes about 24 medium muffins

2 points each!!

January 28th Already?

So, today was not the best day eating wise... I woke up and ate 2 muffins (Chocolate Spiced Muffins- I will post the recipie) and then like 3 chocloate peanut butter drops (also will post the recipie) right there you can tell my day isnt going to be good.

For lunch I made one of those Green Valley steamers, Red Pepper alfredo chicken, it was alright- nothing special and at around 830pm tonight my roomate Michelle and I sat down at our kitchen table to eat the mexican fiesta that we made. Chicken Fajitas (I now remember why I stopped eating them...) and rice with all the fixins. My god it was good- my stomach is absolutely stuffed, but my mind thinks otherwise, right now I am CRAVING to go upstairs and get another couple of choc. peanut butter drops- they are so yummy!! So that was the food part of my day.

Last night after my last post, I decided to book my ticket to go home for reading week (feb 18-28) so I found a seat sale on westjet, and booked it without thinking twice- not quite sure that was the smartest thing when I have several midterms coming up- but neither is this I guess.
I have not been able to sleep for the life of me- going to bed at 3- waking up at 12 or 1, I really wish I could get back to normal but doesnt look that way. Anyways...I feel as though I am rambling on so I am going to go try and sleep now!

Good night all! and Until Next Time-
sweet dreams
xox

Immature Beyond Their Years

So tonight on the Weight Watchers Facebook Page there were spammers- they call themselves 'trolls' ANYWAYS they post random hurtful things, call people names, and just make a complete fool of themself but what can you do- boys will be boys--well we dont know what they are so trolls will be trolls.
on the plus side, I had made a alternative facebook group for weight watchers support and its really coming along, i love meeting people that have the same passion for their new lifestyle as I do for mine. The support I recieved on the original facebook page is what kept me accountable- it may sound silly but some having someone to relay advice to or share accomplisments with really makes it seem like you arent just doing this for yourself but for an entire cyber community-hence, this blog.

I have had to think a lot about my future this week, and I have to admit, I still dont know what I want to be- sure, im in second year university--that doesnt mean I am supposed to have my life mapped out already! I had absolutely no idea what I want to do 'when I grow up', that is until now- I would really like it if I could inspire others to loose weight and help them along their journey- thats why I am seriously contemplating becoming a weightloss consultant- sure if I reach goal and get lifetime I could and WILL become a Weight Watchers leader but do you get the hours you would need to sustain a good- middle class family life?

Well those are my pre-bed thoughts and hopefully you all get to have a little chuckle at my life- I thank you for taking your time to read my blog and hope you stop by again sometime soon.

Until Next Time!
sweet dreams xox

Top Tips!

My Top 10 tips for a sucessful weightloss journey:

10. Have a partner- dont go at this alone, have a support buddie
9. Excersize really does help, and trust me I HATE excersize, but I found someone who motivates me to do it and it gets done (you know who you are...)
8. Weigh yourself weekly
7. Dont throw away ALL your baggy clothes at once- theyre still comfy!
6. Eat Lots of Protien
5. Before you automatically dive in for food, ask yourself why your hungry
4. Take pictures at each milestone-its a nice visual
3. Track EVERYTHING you eat
2. Dont cheat yourself- if you indulge write it down/count it and move on
1. TREAT YOURSELF- once a week do something you enjoy doing, if you like to eat then eat your favorite meal...Meal meaning ONE breakfast or ONE lunch or...well you get it.

Welcome To My Life !

This is hopefully the first of many blogs that I will write- I know this is late in the game to start a blog, but better late then never...right? This post will pretty much be about my journey thus far and then we will take it from there. I have been asked countless times what my secret for my weight loss is, and hopefully I will be able to answer some of these questions via the blog!

I first joined weight watchers in the beginning of May '09, I had just returned from my very first cruise and was looking through the pictures--I honestly didnt recognize myself, I had gotten HUGE. At my heaviest I was 248.8 lbs, and that was it, a magic button that was in my head all along just waiting to be flicked finally turned on and I decided I would join the weight loss population of the world. My first week I lost 6.6 lbs and I knew this would be the time I would be sucessful. I had tried almost everything for weightloss- pills, LA Weight Loss, Curves, Personal Trainers- everything!! But this time I was committed, it also helped that I had my bestfriend on the long journey with me- my mom!

The hardest part was the first couple of days, tons of cravings, but I didnt deny myself at all, I ate what I wanted but in MODERATION (the dreaded word), the new lifestyle came surprisingly easy after the next few days, I felt better and although it didnt make the biggest difference right away, it sure does now- I feel amazing about myself, it has given me a whole new confidence I never knew was inside of me. Of course there were trials and tribulations but what is smooth sailing anyway? Fast forward today I am 51.8 lbs lighter and a completley transformed person, I do still have a long road ahead of me but like anything else I do, I am taking it one day at a time.

I promise to keep you posted...well that is if anyone is reading this, and if you have any questions I hope you will contact me somehow- I am on twitter: spoiledrottenxo
Thank you for coming on this long journey with me and hopefully we arrive at our destination soon.

Until next time-
Nadia