Question of the Day

Who do you think is the female celebrity Icon of all time?

Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe or who else?

Question of the Day

What do you think about Farrah Fawcett’s Cancer Documentary (will be on NBC Friday @9PM)?

Jon & Kate (plus 8) having problems?

What is happening to this world when the perfect Jon and Kate are having problems?  I know marriage is work with only 2 kids and I can’t imagine the work with 8 screaming at once.  But Jon and Kate they are so great on their show.  You just can’t help watching, sometimes anyway.  I’ve kind of stepped away from that show for now. 

It was reported that Jon Gosselin is having an affair with a 23-year-old 3^rd Grade teacher, Deanna Hummel.  Isn’t that about what grade his older twins would be in?  At least it’s not their teacher.  The celebrity magazines say it’s been going on for about 3 months while Kate has been working out of town. 

What is up with some of these men?  He’s got a beautiful family and wife and if it’s true (it’s not sounding great for him) then why?  I guess he must be going through some mid life crisis thing.  But wouldn’t you think he would THINK before he acted with 8 kids.  Well hopefully all this talk is not true and things will work out for their family.  Cause if the Jon and Kate’s of this world with a huge family who always talk about going to church can’t make it how can the rest of us sinners.  Who can’t make it to church because with only a few kids we can’t get them to sit still long enough to go.

The Weighting game...

Okay Hip Mama’s now I’m down at last weight in (drum roll please)… 9lbs.  Yippee.  I did jump for joy.  It’s so exciting to lose a pound when you’ve been making the mistake, like I do of weighing yourself every single day.  I was fluctuating and just feeling frustrated thinking, ‘why aren’t I losing weight?’

I guess I was feeling sorry for myself.  I was thinking, ‘but I’m working so hard!’  So now I am at the point where I am resisting the urge to step on the scale every single day and just waiting. 

I’ve definitely changed my eating habits for sure already.  I am no longer eating whole bags of things and now eating just a little bit and keeping track of why I’m eating.  I guess I’ll always struggle with emotional eating, like so many other people. 

I always have to remind myself that it took a long time to put the weight on and it’s going to take at least a little while longer than I want to take it off but as I plod along I’m getting healthier which really is my goal.  I don’t want to buy into doing it because I want to, ‘look better’, even though that’s a nice added benefit. 

I guess I always think, why does it matter what I look like?  People I know should love me for who I am inside not what I look like on the outside.  I mean who knows what’s around the corner you just never know what could happen.  And if I get more attention as I lose weight from strangers then that is just frustrating, but of course expected.  Well, I’ll sign off now sending all of you struggling mama’s my best wishes in following all of your dreams day to day waiting for the big result.

Trying to Lose Weight How about some cake?

I’m continuing on my healthy eating journey and have lost about 6lbs, but may have sabotaged a few of those yesterday when I had quite a few cookies, piece of pizza and other things.  I have a theory about something.  I think that when you’re trying to lose a few pounds people are generally, not helpful, except maybe for your significant other who wants to see you looking great for themselves.  People seem to want to feed you. 

I’m not saying people you love don’t want to help but I think there is something deep inside all of us that says, “Hey she’s trying to improve herself and I’m not ready why don’t I offer her a whole cake?” Just think of the times you mention you’re trying to lose weight and you’re offered many fantastic things to eat, it seems to be all self conscious behavior.  Just an observation, I think I may even do it myself when I’m not ready to get healthy, but I won’t offer you any cake today.  I will say go outside and enjoy the day. 

Question of the day

What's the most disgusting diet you've ever been on?

Me the Cabbage Soup Diet.  Remember that one, if you don't you're lucky!

Question of the Day

Who is the hippest celebrity mom?

Jogging Right Along

My weight loss has started again and I am feeling it in all the right places.  I’ve been running with the jogger stroller.  I love going running with my girls, but it’s admittedly much easier after I drop my Kindergartener off at school and am only left with my two-year-old.  I love that my kids talk to me as we enjoy a nice sunny day.  When I think of running with out them it seems boring.  My body is feeling fitter already after about only a week and a haf.  My legs are kind of sore though.  I am drinking Slim Fast for breakfast.  I know not a good idea.  I mean I’m not changing my eating habits that started me on this negative road in the first place.  But the first time I had a Slim Fast it was because I just didn’t want to have a big breakfast, but I really enjoyed the energetic and full feeling it gave me.  I know how to eat in a healthy way, so that is not my problem.  My problem, like many others is emotional eating which I am dealing with.  Well for now I will continue to work hard so that I can be healthier and a good role model for the kiddies.  Hope all of your journeys are going well…

Back on the Wagon

So I’m on the wagon again.  Of course no one ever knew I was off the wagon since I didn’t admit it.  It’s so hard to lose weight when you use food like people use alcohol and cigarettes.  You can somewhat get away from other things but food it’s around you all the time.  And not just your average healthy food which I love but also how many fast food places do you think you passed today (by the end of the day not as soon as you get up)?

 We live surrounded by restaurants and many fabulous grocery and specialty stores.  I just decided to start getting back on the healthy eating wagon when my order of Girl Scout cookies came!  Agghhhh, I swear I ordered them for my girls.  So last night I indulged.  Now I have to work out extra hard to fight against myself and the evil cookies, they’re so good. 

What’s nice is the weather is feeling like spring and I’m taking my girls out in the jogger stroller again.  I love taking them out.  They talk to me the entire time but it’s nice to have the company.  And they get to be in the fresh air.  So I will finally reach my goal weight this year.  I will do it with out going to an expensive center because who can afford that?  I’m trying to be more frugal to save more money for our family.  Well I’m on the weight loss journey again and I wish all you fellow weight loss people luck too!  If we stick together I bet we can do it.

Hip Mama Update

Hi Hip Mama’s I wanted to update you on my weight loss goals.  As of this morning, I have lost 6lbs.  That’s a great start right!  I want to lose about thirty more.  I don’t really know how I’ve let myself gain this much weight.  I guess it’s having kids and not dealing with stress very well or eating my stress away.  When I feel tired I’ve gotten into the habit of eating sugar or drinking Café Mocha to get a boost of energy.  I’ve also always run, even now.  Two days ago, I ran my regular route of 3.2 miles and yesterday I went to the gym and exercised on the elliptical machine (the one with the arms and stepper) for 40 minutes. 

I was inspired after reading that one of my favorite stars Gwyneth Paltrow exercises for 1 hour 45 minutes, 6-days a week!  And she has her two-kids Apple and Moses.  How does she do this?  I have two girls and I’m practically always available for them and I can’t imagine being able to carve out almost two hours for exercise, let alone getting everything else done.  Another report said she works out for 3 hours a day!!  I guess at some point you have to decide to put yourself first sometimes or you just go through crazy stressed out phases like I did yesterday.  I do periodically just need to get away.  Take time for me.  I get fed up, and life feels like the movie, Ground Hog Day: cleaning the house only to turn around an hour later and it’s trashed and then feel like I get no help.  Sometimes I feel like the resident maid.  There to wipe up everyone’s tooth paste, pick up everyone’s things.  Sometimes I just want to scream and that’s when I know it’s time to get out of the house for awhile and take a short break from everyone. 

Anyway, after working out yesterday evening, I’m back to happy me again.  So I’ve begun to lose weight by getting back to an exercise routine.  I was running before but now I’m making sure I run mostly every other day.  I don’t want to run every day because you need one days rest in between running.  My dad has always run and won many sprint races through out his life and he’s always told me to run every other day.  

I also love the gym but won’t leave my 19- month- old crying in the child care place.  I just don’t think it’s worth it.  I can always take them in the jogger stroller with me and get fresh air at the same time.  So I’ve uped my exercise with the things that I enjoy.  If you want to start exercising do something you enjoy, but make sure you’re healthy enough first.

I have also been eating better: less pasta, more salad and cutting down on high calorie foods.  I’ve been trying to drink more water and have been buying lower calorie alternatives for example instead of a whole huge bag of chocolate chips intended for cooking a few dozen cookies, I’m eating one or two Fudgesicles at forty calories each and it quenches my need for sugar.  I love those things but they are probably not nutritious.  Not many readable ingredients. 

I’ve read some tips too for losing weight.  One is to chew gum.  I like to chew gum so this works for me but then after a while you’re jaw gets sore from chewing so much.  A good time for me to do this is when I’m cooking dinner.  I constantly taste things or when I clean up I’ve gotten into the habit of cleaning my girl’s plates too.  I also read that stars like Pamela Anderson brush her teeth when she wants to stop eating.  This works too and you have the added benefit of taking better care of your teeth and prettier pearly whites.  One star eats frozen grapes.  I like grapes but I think I’ll stick to them fresh.  Well Hip Mama’s I’m signing off for now, so I’ll stop rambling in your ear.  Talk to you again soon.  Have a great day and love yourself first!  Go and do something nice for you today.  You deserve it!