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Diary of an Overweight Mom: It’s a Bumpy Ride, But Somebody’s Gotta Take It!

Weight loss isn’t easy. It’s not fun. It’s not instant—well, not the kind that sticks anyhow. I’ve been reading the blogs lately about weight loss journeys, and I must say I’ve found a common theme: The Roller Coaster Theme. Weight is up. Weight is down. Weight is back up again. This happens for millions of people every year. For some people, this roller coaster of the pounds lasts a lifetime. Unfortunately, it is this exact up and down then up again that leads to more heart attacks and strokes than most people know about. Did you know it’s healthier to … Continue reading →

Diary of an Overweight Mom: Progress!

Well, we’re a week into the New Year—resolutions have been made and countless ones have undoubtedly already been broken—but not mine. I resolved to finally lose my excess weight in 2007 and so far I’m staying on track. To do this, I had to decide which “route” I wanted to take. Was I going to go low-carb, low calorie, or low-fat? Was I going to take supplements? How often was I going to exercise? For me, the best option, at least for now, was to go low-carb. By reducing my carbohydrates, I find I can stay full longer, have reduced … Continue reading →

What Was Your Defining Moment?

If you’re struggling but determined to lose weight, I’m curious—what was your defining moment? That is, was there a blink of a minute where suddenly you KNEW you were going to lose weight? These moments are different for everyone. The experience of one is never the experience of another, although in my opinion, circumstances are similar in weight struggles. My own defining moment came from a picture on my nightstand. It’s a seemingly innocent picture of me and my husband when we were engaged. In the picture I am smiling. I am happy. I am thin. I love this picture. … Continue reading →

Diary of an Overweight Mom: Sometimes You’ve Got To Bake a Cheesecake

Okay—here’s a thought—making cheesecake is NOT the best idea if you’re trying to avoid calories. But with the holidays and my parents coming into town, all reason was thrown to the wind, and I found myself in the kitchen on Friday making the creamiest cheesecake I could invent. And let me tell you, it was worth it—well, mostly. Let me give you a little information on cheesecake though: That one piece of cheesecake you just have to have; you know, the one that’s so thick and creamy you just can’t resist it? Well that little tiny piece will yield about … Continue reading →

Diary of an Overweight Mom: I’ve Become THAT Woman

I realized today that I’m THAT person; you know the type—she talks about her weight. She complains about her weight. She jokes about her weight. She resolves to lose the excess weight. She doesn’t lose the weight. Ever. Okay, maybe a pound or two or five here and there but that’s it. I remember in my thin days, when I was 21 and had recently shed about 50 pounds, I worked with a woman who was “that” woman.” She didn’t have much weight to lose, but she always claimed to be on a diet. And she always stayed the same … Continue reading →

Diary of an Overweight Mom: Day 7—Panic

Morning Weight: 180.8 (Back down 2 ounces from yesterday) So I’ve completed week one. I’ll be interested to see what the scale says my total weight loss was for the week when I step on tomorrow. But tonight, panic is setting in. No, not crazy panic. Just that little panic that wells up in my chest when I know I’m not going to lose 10 pounds next week. The panic that says, should I keep going or throw in the towel? Usually I throw in the towel. This time, I’m going to keep going. Slow and steady wins the race, … Continue reading →

Day 6: The Diary of an Overweight Mom—When The Scale Won’t Cooperate

Morning Weight 181.0 (UP 4 ounces from yesterday) My scale disappointed me today—betrayed me even. Here I thought she was my friend, consistently showing lower numbers every morning, allowing me to feel that inner joy that only comes with knowing you’re on the right path. But today—today I woke to the sun filtering through my window. I yawned. I stretched. I made my way over my kids’ toys to the bathroom. I peeled off my nightgown (because, really, do you think I’d weigh myself with my clothes ON? No way) and I stepped on the scale. I looked down. I … Continue reading →

DDR: Exergaming to Lose Weight

The next time your child wants to turn on the game system you should join in the fun. Plug in a dance mat for Konami’s Dance Dance Revolution. It’s a music game that will give you an aerobic workout. The dance pad has four or six arrows: up, down, right, and left (sometimes adding left and right diagonals). Arrows on the screen prompt you to follow the rhythm of a song. There are various levels of intensity. You can calculate the amount of calories burned or calculate your total running distance when the game is in workout mode. In addition, … Continue reading →

What’s Your Favorite Ice Cream Flavor? Baskin-Robbins B1G1F Coupon

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! My kids still get excited to hear the electronic music of the grossly-overpriced ice cream man coming down the street. I think it’s a conditioned response, a la Pavlov’s dogs. They hear the music, and they start salivating. The truck comes in sight and their brain signals them that they’re hungry. It forgets, of course, that they’ve just eaten a lunch big enough for two construction workers. When there’s a sale going on, we have easily gone through ten half gallons in a week. My kids are usually disappointed to … Continue reading →