I hate coming up with titles

I have  never been good coming up with titles to blog posts.  Email subjects either.  Usually my email subjects are Hey!  Seriously, I need to be more creative.

Anyway,  I finally saw a drop in the scales this week.  After two weeks of holding steady at 174.4 today I weighed in at 173.  Woo Hoo!  This last 20 pounds has been HARD to get off.  I knew it would be that way, so I just have to step it up a little.

We are going to National Harbor, Maryland next week.  We always go to one of Scott's tournaments for a whole week and this was the only one this summer that had things to do around it.   I am so ready to get away for a little while but scared about food at the same time.  I am taking my Nutrisystem with me and I hope that I can stay on plan as much as possible.  I know there will be times when we eat out.  I just have to make good choices.  I am DETERMINED to get this last 18 pounds off.  

Taylor's dance recital is Saturday.  My favorite day of the year!  I LOVE getting her dressed up and seeing her dance.   She is a talented little girl.  I will try to get some pictures posted of the recital and our vacation when we get back.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Time for an update

Wow it has been a long time since I updated.  So much has happened since my last post.  I gave up Facebook for Lent and I guess I just neglected my updates here as well.

I will start with my weight loss journey.  I last updated that I weighed 188.4 and that was on March 2.   As of this morning I weigh 174.4.   So that is a total of 30.6 pounds.  I FEEL GREAT!   I went shopping a couple of weeks ago because all my 16's are falling off of me.  It felt SO good being able to buy CUTE clothes in normal sizes.   I fit into an 11/12!  I was so excited.   My mom said she was getting her old Dixie back.  LOL.  I am still going strong with Nutrisystem and Bootcamp.   I love the both!    My overall goal is 155 pounds.  That means I am only 19 pounds away.   I can't wait to get there, but slow and steady wins the race!

Ok, now onto Scott.   He finished 4th at Lake Chickamauga in March.  This was his first top 10 finish in since 2009.  He (we) really needed it.  He needed it for confidence and momentum.   You will probably laugh but fishing is SO mental.  One bad decision and it is over!   Last weekend he got his FIRST WIN with FLW.   He won the Everstart Series on Lake Eufaula.   He made a huge decision to run 120 miles one way to fish and it paid off!   I am so proud of him!!!  You can read all about it here: Canterbury Claims Eufaula

 

On April 27th some horrible storms passed through Alabama and created total devastation in some places, including St. Clair County where I live and my second home (or what I like to think of my second home) in Tuscaloosa.  Those weren't the only two places to be hit, practically the whole state was hit.   The pictures and videos of the storm are unbelievable.

Taylor and I were home when a tornado passed about 200 yards in front of our house.  We hunkered down in the hall way with pillows all around us.   It was the scariest thing I have ever been through in my life.  I saw the circulation coming down my road and felt the pressure building up in my house.   And the sound was just terrible.   God was watching over us that day, I know it!   I had some friends that had damage to their house but all of my family and friends made it through the storms ok.   For that I am grateful.

Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of the victims!  I just can't imagine what they are going through right now.   Romans 8:28  And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 

That is all for now.  Hopefully I can stay up to date on here!

Weigh in Wednesday

Just a quick weigh in post.   This morning the scale says 188.4.   That is a 1.4 pound loss from last week.  I am proud of that 1.4 pounds because I ate like CRAP this past weekend.  Overall that brings me to 16.6 pounds.  Taylor told me to hurry up to get to 20 pounds so I can get another bear.  Nutrisystem sends you a teddy bear for every 10 pounds you lose.  

My goal for this week is to stay 100% on Nutrisystem.  EVEN through the weekend.   Weekdays are easy for me but the weekends get me every time.  I am determined to get to that 20 pound mark, I know I would have had a bigger loss this week if I wouldn't have had Mexican and Cracker Barrel this weekend.  :)

Nutrisystem so far

I am two months in on Nutrisystem and thought I would write a little on what I thought of it so far.  From the beginning I said I would try it for at least two months then make a decision if I would continue from there.  Well, I am continuing.  It is working!

First let me explain a little about the program.   You get 4 meals a day from Nutrisystem.  A breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert/snack.  You are required to add certain things each meal.  For breakfast you add a protein/dairy and a fruit.  For lunch you add veggies, protein/dairy.  And for dinner more veggies and a fat serving.  You also add an afternoon snack of protein/dairy and a fruit and then you have one of their dessert/snacks. They send you a recommended grocery list with your food that has how much of each add on you should have. 

It is really simple to follow.  I usually add yogurt to breakfast, a salad for lunch and I cook a whole bunch of veggies for dinner.  I have found these stir fry veggies at Walmart that are just awesome.  I use a little olive oil for my fat serving to cook them in.  So simple and very yummy. 

As far as the Nutrisystem food, I actually really enjoy it.  I am not a picky eater and definitely not a "foodie" so I have no complaints.  The food isn't gourmet by any means but it really isn't that bad.  Especially after the first month when you can narrow it down to the stuff you like.  I love the pizza's, the lunch noodle bowls and the desserts are AWESOME.

The online community at Nutrisystem is awesome.  Lots of Tips and Recipes and all kinds of support from people that have lost TONS of weight.  I love going to the website to get ideas.  When you meet your goal they put you on a maintenance program to teach you how to eat your own food.  Of course you can still get their food if you wish but you don't have too.  But I have a long way to go before I think about that.  :)

Overall I am REALLY happy with the program.  I have lost almost 16 pounds in two months.  IT REALLY WORKS.  And it is teaching me to eat healthy.  I have never eaten so many veggies in a day.  And I actually CRAVE them!

Next week sometime I am going to blog about the bootcamp I go to and how it has CHANGED MY LIFE!  REALLY!   In the meantime watch this video that aired on Fox 6 news Friday night.  This isn't the class I attend but it is the same company and Ashley is one of my instructors.  She and Dawn are awesome and I don't know how I could make it through a class without them. 

Ashley Nix goes to bootcamp

And here is a link to the company.  Extreme Fit Bootcamp

Also, if you are interested in giving Nutrisystem a try email me at dixiecanterbury@gmail.com and I can send you a coupon code for $30 off.  I will also answer any questions you may have about my experience so far.

I hope everyone has a great weekend.  Taylor and I are going shopping for my 15 pound reward.  SHOES!!!

Milestone---180's

Weighed in at 189.8 pounds this morning.   Glad to be out of the 190's.  I know not by much but it felt good not seeing that 9 today.  So many times in the past I quit at 190.  So that is a total of 15.2 pounds since January 1st.   15 pounds in a little less than two months.   I am so happy!   Nutrisystem and boot camp are working!

I am going to try to post more about Nutrisystem this weekend.  I have been so busy I hardly have time to get on the computer.   But I want to share my experience with everyone with the food and the plan.

Happy Wednesday!!!

Weigh In Post

Nothing much to say really.  I weighed in at 192.6 today.  Not much of a loss, but I figured it wouldn't be.  Been a stressful week and I have not been feeling well.  I promise to start posting more on here besides weight stuff.  When things slow down a little. 

Have a great Wednesday!

12 pounds GONE forever

I am at 193.0 this morning. That is 11 pounds down since the begining of this year.   I am pretty pleased with that although it probably would have been more if I hadn't fallen off the plan this past weekend and missed Zumba and one boot camp class last week (because of weather).  My goal for this week is stay on the Nutrisystem plan 100%. 

Taylor has a beauty pageant this weekend at Odenville Middle School.   Here is the picture I entered for the photogenic contest.   When I look at this picture I want to cry.  She is growing up way too fast.

Weigh in Day

I was not looking forward to weighing this morning.  I didn't do so well on my program this weekend.  I don't think pizza and wings are on the plan.  :)

But I weighed and I am at 196.4  that is almost a whole pound down from last week.  I will take it, but I know it could have been better if I wouldn't have messed up. 

But it is ok.  We all have our slip ups and I jumped right back on the plan Sunday and  don't plan on slipping up this week.  I want to get to that 10 pound mark this week!

Scott's first tournament (on the FLW tour) starts tomorrow.   He had a pretty good practice but the Big "O" is so unpredictable that he isn't getting too confident yet.  He is off today (from fishing) but has a full day of photo shoots and meetings.  Keep him in your prayers.

Happy Groundhog Day!!!

Thanks for the continued words of encouragement!

Wife of a fisherman

I am going to divert from the weight loss posts for a moment.  I want to talk about my husband, Scott.

As most of you know Scott is a professional bass tournament angler.  He fishes on the FLW Tour.  He left yesterday to start his 4th year on the tour. 

Sometimes it has been a struggle.  We have had to foot the bill for entry fees/expenses the first three years.   This year he was able to get a team deal with FLW/Walmart/StraightTalk to help with some of those expenses.  Without this deal he would not be able to fish this year. It is also a struggle because we are not able to travel with him a lot.  But despite all of the struggles he seems to always pull through.  With that being said:

I am proud of him.
I am proud of him for following his dreams.  
I am proud of him for staying TRUE to himself and his beliefs. 
I am proud of him for using this as a platform to share his beliefs but not in a boastful way.
I am proud of him for staying HUMBLE when faced with the hoopla the fishing world can bring.  
I am proud of him for working when he is home to provide for his family when times are tough. 
I am proud of him for being the best husband and father anyone could ask for!

I am proud to be Scott Canterbury's wife (which is my new name)!

With Pride comes humility so we know we have to focus on what really matters. 

I am leaving with a couple of verses that are my favorites.  I read these almost daily!

1 Peter 5-7   
5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7. Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Jam 4:6
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
 
Proverbs 3:6
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

This verse is on his jersey this year:
Psalms 16:8
I have set the Lord always before me: because [he is] at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Weigh in Wednesday

Just a report on my weekly weigh in.  The scale said 197.2  this morning.   So it looks like my body is deciding to catch up with me.  That is a pound lost from last week.  Woo Hoo!!!

Still working out 5 days a week.  Zumba two days and Boot Camp 3.  I HATE exercising so this is a HUGE deal for me!

Thanks for the encouragement!

Biggest Loser Pound for Pound Challenge

I just pleged my weight to lose to the Biggest Loser Pound for Pound Challenge.  Biggest Loser will donate pound for pound the amount of weight you pledge to lose to a local food bank.  I figured I am losing the weight any way might as well do something good.  



If anyone else out there is losing weight I ask that you go sign up as well. All you have to do is pledge to lose weight!

Also I weighed this morning. I had to because I feel like I am losing but the scale isn't showing it. I am down to 198 another .2 pounds. I am hoping this week I will better results on the scale as my body should be getting used to being healthier! We shall see!

Oh I went roller skating with Taylor and some friends yesterday for her birthday.  I actually got my fat butt out there and skated.  I was shaky at first but then got the hang of it again.  I can remember being so good at skating when I was little.  Taylor did really well for her first time and now wants her own roller skates. Maybe I should make a deal with her about keeping her room clean and getting roller skates... hmmmm.

I told her we could go more often to the skating rink.  It was good exercise!

The scale is NOT my friend today

Today is Weigh in Wednesday.   I wasn't feeling too confident and I was right. 

198.2

UGH!  I am a big fan of the Biggest Loser and week two is always a struggle for the contestants and they always talk about the dreaded week two.  I am starting to believe there is some truth to it.   I thought I did really good this week.  I ate good,  I exercised.   But I guess my body is freaking out saying WHAT ARE YOU DOING?  It will adjust and I will start losing.  I hope anyway! 

My ring is fitting tight today so maybe I am hanging on to some extra water.   Going to drink LOTS of water today to try to get rid of it.

Thanks again for your words of encouragement!

Struggling

Since Friday I have been really struggling.  I haven't deviated from the Nutrisystem program but I sure want to.   I have been having food cravings like Mexican and wings and fried anything.  I know that I have to fight through those cravings. My body is used to eating that crap and I know that in a couple of weeks those will go away.  I am also struggling with getting my water in.  I am not the type to just drink something all day long.  I usually have a diet coke in the morning and then I only drink with my meals.  Another habit I need to break.  I know how important the water is and I can tell a difference when I drink it.

I went to Zumba Saturday morning and it was so fun.  I really love it because I love to dance and so it doesn't feel like exercise.   I missed two days of boot camp this week due to the snow and I hope that doesn't mess up my weight loss for the week.   But I will be happy with half a pound as long as the scale is going down not up.

I am also taking this three day weekend to declutter and deep clean my house.   I spent just about the whole day yesterday in the master bathroom and master bedroom.  I cleaned out my closet, cleaned out the drawers in the bathroom and bedroom and cleaned the rooms from ceiling to floor.  Today I hope to get the kitchen, living room and dining room done.  Tomorrow is Taylor's room, bathroom and the office.  I saved Taylor's room for last, it is the worst. 

I have got to get some routine back in this house and getting the house cleaned first will help because I tend to get all out of whack when my house isn't cleaned. 

As always, thanks for your words of encouragement.

Gross

I found a meal I don't like on Nutrisystem.  The Penne Pasta with Chicken in Alfredo sauce shelf item is GROSS.  I will be marking that one off the list.   UGH.

But that is ok, I know that the first month is about finding what you like then on the second month you can order what you like.  And for the most part I have liked everything.

I resisted donuts at work yesterday.  That is a big accomplishment because things like that are my weakness.  I actually didn't even WANT them which was weird to me.  Maybe I am kicking the sugar addiction once and for all.

I, however, have been craving Mexican food.  That is another one of my weaknesses.  I just have to fight through it.  I know one day I can eat Mexican again, but until I lose weight I don't want to go there.  

I missed two days of boot camp this week because of the ice.  I worked out on my own one of those days and I plan on going to Zumba Saturday so hopefully that will make up for the lost exercise.

Thanks again for your words of encouragement!

OH and if you haven't heard Scott got a team deal through FLW/Walmart this year.  He will have his boat and truck wrapped in Straight Talk colors and logos.  Here is the link with the story:  Fantasy Fishing presented by Straight Talk.  Sign up for Fantasy Fishing while you are there.  It is FREE and you can win some moola just by picking who will finish in the Top 10 for each tournament.  The first is the first week of February at Lake Okeechobee!

Weigh in Wednesday

It is that time!  I have been on the Nutrisystem program for 5 days.  And my weight today is:

198.4

Woo Hoo!!  That is a loss of 2.6 pounds.  My total loss since I have started exercising and eating better is 6.6 pounds.  So excited to be back below 200!!!


I am not having any problems with the food so far.  I have found a few things that I really don't like, so I won't get them next month.  But nothing has been intolerable so far.   I am also working out 3 times a week at boot camp.  I plan on going to a Zumba class on Saturday's as well to get a workout in during the weekend. 


I had to miss boot camp last night because of all this stupid ice we got so Scott and I had a mini boot camp session at our house.  We did some exercises that Rachel (from extreme fit) sends us once a week and then took a jog/walk around our neighborhood.  Scott only busted his butt once on the ice.  :-)


Thanks for all your words of encouragement!  I really need it because I have a tendency to give up on things quickly.  But I am determined to get this weight off.  Our 10 year anniversary is in October and I want to look as good as I did when we got married (maybe better)!


Have a great day and be safe out there!

Weekends

Weekends are the hardest for me when it comes to eating.  We usually go out to eat at least once during the weekend so I am going to have to learn how to make good decisions. 

Last night I went out to eat with some friends.  We went to a Mexican place.   When we go out we usually have a few drinks also.  And by drinks I mean beer.   Last night I was really proud of myself.  I had a small glass of white Zinfandel and water.   The Zinfandel only has 73 calories so I thought that was a pretty good choice.  For dinner I had a chicken and cheese quesadilla with no sour cream (big step for me cutting out the sour cream).  I did have a few chips.  Who can resist the chips, right?  Overall I was pleased with my choices.

Today is all Nutrisystem for me.  Breakfast and Lunch are done and I did well.  I have a tendency to eat when I am bored so I am fighting through those temptations.  It isn't easy but I keep thinking of my goal and how much I REALLY want this. 

I am really enjoying the NS food so far.  I haven't eaten anything yet that I've hated.  It really is tasty.  The Margherita Pizza for lunch was YUMMY!

There is a lot of snow predicted for us tomorrow and everyone is rushing to the grocery store preparing for a power outage.  I do need to get a few things (not because of the snow but because I need groceries) but I am not looking forward to all the crazies.

Anyway, I am just blabbering.  It helps to write my feelings out though.

OK on to this never ending mound of laundry! 

First Week of Boot Camp -- DONE

Tonight was my last night of boot camp for the week.  I am FEELING it, but it is a good hurt!  I know I am working when I am sore.  We had 3 GREAT classes this week and I am so thankful for all the encouragement I get from my instructors.  Thank you Ashley and Dawn.  You guys are the best. 

I got my Nutrisystem shipment today and had my first meal.   I ate the meatloaf and potatoes and it wasn't that bad.  Probably not something I will eat on a regular basis but it was tolerable. I ate a salad with my meal.   I also had a Nutrisystem carrot cake and it was GREAT.  I have my food all picked out for tomorrow.  I will post on what I think about it.

Thanks to everyone for all your support! 

Weigh in Wednesday

Wednesday will be my weigh in day so here goes.  I can't believe I am putting this out there but I have to be held accountable. 

My starting weight is 201.  Yes 201.  So mad at myself.

Ok my food is supposed to arrive tomorrow.  I am so ready to get started on the program.  I have been trying to eat good while I am waiting.

Boot camp was GREAT last night.  Thanks Dawn!  I am ready for tonight!

Day ONE of the NEW ME!!!

After I posted the other day I looked at the post right before this one.  How I was making a change, and I thought, well that doesn't look good.  I have been here and said that before so what makes this time different.
A little background.  In May of last year I joined Extreme Fit Boot camp and LOVED it.  Now let me tell you, that first month was HELL for me.  I haven 't exercised in a VERY long time so I HURT!  But I DID it.  I made it through the first month so I signed up for another and another and another.  I lost around 20 pounds, just watching what I ate and doing the boot camp.  Then I hurt myself.  I started having really bad hip pains that would go all the way down to my foot.  So I went to the doc and he told me I had sciatica and sent me to physical therapy.  That was August. 
My physical therapist suggested I give boot camp a rest to recover from my injury.  So I did.  My plan was to start back once I got better, but I didn't.  And guess what, football season started.  I started eating bad wasn't exercising, I gained about 15 pounds back.  UGH!  It makes me so mad just to say that.
I joined the Holiday Survival Camp at Extreme Fit and went like 3 times maybe.  I was just "too busy" or it was "too cold".    I made it through the Holiday's without gaining any more weight (how I don't know).  And I decided at Christmas that I am not making ANY MORE EXCUSES.  January I am starting over.  It is time for the NEW ME!
I joined Nutrisystem because I have NO SELF CONTROL when it comes to food.  I am hoping the system will teach me to be more in control.  To eat because I need the fuel, not because it is fun.  To control my portions, to make better decisions. 
I also signed back up for boot camp and tonight is the first night.  I am SO READY!  Ready to freeze, ready to fight through the pain, READY!
This is about ME!  No one else.  I am going to be selfish for a while and that is OK!

Giving Nutrisystem a try

I signed up for the Nutrisystem program last night.   I will get my food in a few days.  I will post on here what I think of the food and post my progress.  I feel like I need to hold my self accountable and maybe posting on the blog will help.  Even if no one reads it.  I may do a before picture and then do monthly progress pictures.  I haven't decided if I am that corageous yet.  :)

I am also starting back boot camp tomorrow.  I really liked the results that I saw doing bootcamp over the summer and then I got hurt and fell off the wagon. 

My goal is to lose 30 pounds before August. 

So stay tuned!!!