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!!!