What are you Wearing?

My room is covered in clothes!  I have them in my closet, in the dresser, and on the floor.  Since I have so many clothes my husband doesn't realize why it takes me so long to get ready.  Well....I have all sizes!  I have maternity, my pre-prego clothes, and what I now consider my fat clothes!  Trying to find something to wear especially when I am between sizes is such a pain!  Most times I get so frustrated and then end up in my "normal" clothes. 

Recently I have decided to get rid of alot of the pre-prego clothes and move the maternity clothes to the basement (I am not getting rid of them b/c I have heard you get pregnant as soon as you do!!!).  Seeing all these clothes that don't fit, especially ones that I don't even like add extra stress that I don't need.  I figure that once I get rid of the weight, I am going to treat myself to some shopping!!! Plus by the time I get back into them who knows what the crazy style will be!!!


I have also noticed that what I wear affects my mood.  Often in the winter I just throw on a big hoodie and jeans, put my hair in a pony and get the kids out the door.  When I take the time to put on something nice (my non-mommy clothes) I tend to have a better attitude and more confidence.  When I wear a bit of a heel vs sneakers, I walk with better posture.  I have noticed that when I feel better about how I look, I tend to do better on watching what I am eating!   Not sure if anyone else feels this way! 
So..........really going to try and replace the hoodies & tshirts with somehthing that fits my body better!!  LOL......I am starting to hear Stacey and Clinton from what not to wear in my head as I get dressed! 
From Old Blog Site May 2011

Stop Late Night Snacking

Late Night Eating is a big problem for me! I found 9 tips to helping with late night eating, So I thought I would share!


Copied from http://www.dietforum.com/late-night-eating.htm
Late night eating is a terrible problem for most dieters. Many people maintain good diets during the day only to blow it late at night. Below are 9 tips to curb late night eating.


Be sure to eat 3 good meals during the day with 1 or 2 between meal snacks.


Most people try to eat too few calories during the day only to binge late at night. A good insurance policy is to eat most of your calories before 6 PM.

When you feel the urge to eat late at night, try drinking 2 or more cups of water. You can also make a cup of herbal tea sweeten with honey or artificial sugar. Hot liquids have a soothing effect on emotions and appetite.


Remind yourself that it's normal to feel hungry late at night due to habitually eating late. Breaking this habit is like learning to quit smoking. Remind yourself of your goal to lose 20 or 30 pounds and the key to losing this weight is to STOP late night eating.


Much of late night eating after dinner can be avoided by hiding the junk food. Put foods that you're prone to eat late at night out of sight. Better yet, don't buy junk food at all, though this may not be possible if you have kids.


Suck on hard candy. Most hard candy have only a few calories and they give you the satisfaction of snacking.


Keep a written copy of your diet plan in view, which will keep your goal of losing weight firmly fixed in your mind. The temptation to snack late at night will not be as great if you don't give into the urge for several weeks.


Some people have great success by simply brushing their teeth late at night. This method has been known to curb late night eating for many people.


The most vulnerable time for eating late is 1 hour after dinner right up to bedtime. Keep your life interesting by working on a favorite hobby and NOT watching TV. The ads on TV can subconsciously trigger the impulse to eat. Boredom is your biggest danger to late night eating.


Psyche yourself for the battle. You know that you will feel tempted to snack late at night. It's an artificial feeling that will go away when you go to bed. The next morning, you probably won't be hungry .... eat breakfast anyway .... it's the most important meal of the day.

If All Else Fails

I THINK I MIGHT TRY THIS

Snacking

Snacking is one of my down falls, especially when I am bored!  Once the kids go to bed, I love to grab a snack, sit on the couch, and watch tv.  The bad news is not only am I eating late, but also b/c I am actually getting to eat the snack by myself, I usually eat more then the serving size. 


One thing I did in the past when I was successful in weight watchers, was putting the snacks in baggies by serving size.  After I went to the store I sat down and counted/measured out what they considered to be a serving.  This was a pain at first, but I learned which snacks I could get the most out of and stopped buying the other stuff!!   So......I am going to do this again! I want to enjoy what I eat, but moderation is going to be key. 
From Old Blog Site April 25, 2011

Portion Distortion

I  am not the greatest cook, but I am learning.  So anytime my hubby says "lets go out to eat" I am quick to say yes!  Lately I have tried harder to order a "healthy" dinner, I often forget America's idea of bigger is better (except when they are talking about pants & dress sizes)!  Often I end up eating a double portion b/c that is what's on my plate!  I think because I see it, my head says "well thats what you need," so I eat it.  I have every intent to do good, but instead I eat double what I really should really be eating.


When I was in Weight Watchers I was always amazed at what true portion sizes are.  3oz of lean meat - the size of a deck of cards....a baked potatoe - the size of a computer mouse...1 brownie - the size of a dental floss package (I thought it was 1/2 of a 13x9 pan)!  WOW....that sure doesn't seem like much!  I have learned from watching my hubby through all his health issues that your tummy will adapt to what you are feeding it!  Since he was unable to eat a whole lot for awhile, he now feels full so much quicker then he ever did in the past.  (Great for him, but I often feel like a heffer b/c my portions are still way to big!)




As Easter Lunch approaches I  am already starting to think about how it is going to go.  My first thought is what can I take that I will enjoy but I won't have to pay for later?  My next thought is which of Grandma's food is the most important for me to eat so I don't feel like I will suffer and be missing out?  Then....I will remember to take my serving spoons I got when I was in weight watchers.  If you haven't seen them they look nice - but one spoon is equivelant to 1/2 cup and the other is 1 cup.  So maybe I can measure my food out just a little better so I really know how much I have eaten.  I think another biggie for me will be sitting around after lunch talking & picking at the leftovers.  I think I will help to clear the table, especially around the area that I sit!   
From: Old Blog Site april/22/2011

My Story

Although I have changes I want to make....I AM SO BLESSED.  I have an amazing faith, wonderful and supportive husband and family, and cutest kids ever!  

On Oct 14th, 2006 I had my dream wedding and married my best friend.  My husband already had 2 kids from a previous marriage, so from the day I said "I do," I had to start figuring out how to be a mom!  Then about 10 months later we welcomed a beautiful little girl into our family!  Life changed very quickly, because she was a colic baby with acid reflux. With no sleep for about 6 months, and not many people able to babysit a very fussy little girl, life was a struggle! The week I stopped breastfeeding, I got pregnant with my son!  I am learning that God really has a sense of humor...especially in my life!

With 4 kids ( now almost 2, 4, 9 & 11), being their taxi driver, coaching, church events,church ministries, helping run a moms group,working from home, trying to manage a house and family....there is little time to figure out how to have "ME" time!  

In Oct 2010, my husband was diagnosed with a very rare cancer.  Life stopped very quickly and all focus was on getting him better.  A surgery one week after our 4th anniversary, 6 months of chemo (we are just starting our last month), doctor appointments, medical bill, and just  normal stress of life, has gotten us to where we are today!  Fear, anxiety, exhaustion, & stress, does nothing good for the body or mind!  It is said that with good health, anything is possible...without it, nothing else matters!  BOY IS THAT THE TRUTH!

***The great news though is that my hubby is doing well & having a great recovery!!! He is taking better care of himself and has lost about 40lbs in the process! The bad news.....I think all the pounds he lost have found my hips!  

NOW........it is my turn to take care of me!  Time to put my health as one of my top priorities!  My family deserves a healthy mommy, wife, & daughter!  

Thank you for joining me on my journey!!!!  Any support I can give to you on your journey to a happy & healthier life....I will do my best to do so!   

Tiffany