Day 1 Summer Blog - For Goodness Snakes!

well, actually its Day 2 - but i need to get through the day to write about it soooo i guess each post will be a day behind if you will....
Anyway, the morning started off a little rocky - with the three young children crying, screaming, pestering and poking at one another. I did my best to duck and dodge their childhood ritual of wall bouncing - I've noted that the little youngin's seem to suffer from an intense case of selective hearing loss - also called "idontgiveashitwhatmomsaysitis." It was then that i reached for my secret Mom energy drink that brings both clarity and fortitude. The smell of the brewing elixir cut through the air clearing the minds of those in the house. Just as i took a sip of this magic potion, or "Coffee," the sneaky little-uns ran outside into the wild to escape the hypnotic effects of Folgers brewing. "Dash-it-all!" The youngers made not attempt to conceal themselves in the open - as they let forth their distinct childreny war cries of glee - and all for enjoyment of the neighbors at 8 in the morning. (At least it wasn't on a sunday morning.)
My attention was briefly interrupted by a telephoning from one Katy (of Kim and Katy fame). She too was in strange land facing unfamiliar territory and two strange furry beasts - I Believe they were called Mutt and Geoff with G (or something like that). Katy sat through a grueling 45minute hail storm of words (aka me bitching) when one of the children had escaped the compound...THE HUNT WAS ON!!! How exciting and by exciting i mean terrifying. Where could this lost child be!?! Locked in the family transport of course! After screaming the child's name yielded no results, i shrewdly checked the transport holding facility.
After the drama in the morning, all small ones were loaded into the car and dropped off for what was to be an hour of play while I exercised - a true Motheress must keep up her strength and agility (and get a break for sheer sanity), but alas, there was a poo incident with the youngest of the young and my training was cut short by 30min. After a wash down in the trunk of the transport with left over bits of water from half empty canteens - we were off again. The littlest fell asleep and was laid in bed while the boys entertained themselves with more backyard digging adventures and a round of He-Man - because they clearly need ideas for conduct. After a brief feeding - all were loaded back into the family shuttle and taken to a nearby glen for a walk and good romp on a playground. The sun was high and hot but the children could not seem to be slowed. By four we were on our hike back when along the path, while gathering "tickley weeds" the eldest let out a shriek "SNAKE!"
"Pfft" said I. "I know this game and will not be diverted little one." (or something like that).
But he was persistent in his ploy "SNAKE MOM!"
I turned slowly and there a foot away from my own foot was the beast!!! 3 feet long, curled and prone, with green and gold skin and a black tongue it was rudely sticking forth - I exclaimed "Oh." Gathering my herd we slowly backed away from the foul creature, ya know, then i ran back again just to have a better look, but then we backed away some more - lucky to escape.
On the way home the eldest sat wide eyed and whispered "Well, that freaked me out."
A little TOO much nature for one day i would say.
After a pasta dinner of bacon, fresh veggies and tomato cream sauce with cheese the children ran their cares off through the sprinkler while mother sat around to reflect on the mess in the kitchen.
Books were then read, foreheads kissed, and children tucked in bed, while I flopped down exhausted to watch high entertainment So You Think You Can Dance followed by some Craig Ferguson.
Oh Summer Vacation - how you test me - but I shall overcome! Day 1 was certainly an adventure - I will keep you posted on the days to come. Day 1 brought a Snake - what will Day 2 bring???................

Blarghy Bloggy

It's time to take a break from blogging every day about my diet/exercise. I've done it for a good month and it's been very helpful for most of it at keeping me aware of what and how I'm eating. However, it's gotten to the point where it feels like a job and is no longer providing that same impetus to keep going that it used to.

Instead, it's just kinda annoying, haha.

So for now, no more daily blogging. My eating habits have changed enough that I don't need to log every calorie in order to stay focused on the diet, and I can kick my own ass into exercising when I need to. I've come a long way, baby! ;)

I'll probably keep things updated here when I hit new weight lows. So, till then, adios!

~Katy (aka Dorkopotamus)

Nutrisystem - Day 30

Exercising was difficult at first today, but by the end I felt energized, yay!

More importantly, Cheat Day is tomorrow! Woohoo! :)

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Weight: 151.4

Calories consumed: 1147

Glasses of water consumed: 6

Real exercise: 20 minutes low-impact aerobics and 17 minutes ab work

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~Katy (aka Dorkopotamus)

Nutrisystem - Day 29

And so begins Round 2. It's pre-Shark Week, so I'm experiencing some bloating. Hoping that's what accounts for the 2 pound weight gain. Please be only temporary!

I'm getting lazy about my exercise, as I suspected I might once I hit comfy weight. Tomorrow I'm going to kick my own ass and get back into a routine. I will not wuss out! I will reach my goal weight! Rawr! Rawr!

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Weight: 152.2 :(

Calories consumed: 1197

Glasses of water consumed: 6

Real exercise: None

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~Katy (aka Dorkopotamus)

Nutrisystem - Day 28

Tomorrow begins Round 2 of the diet. Hopefully it's as successful as Round 1!

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Weight: 150.4

Calories consumed: 1187

Glasses of water consumed: 6

Real exercise: None

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~Katy (aka Dorkopotamus)

Weight Loss Progress So Far

Day 28 has arrived. The month long experiment has had fantastic results, as you can see below. I'm going to keep with the Nutrisystem for one more month, so starting tomorrow begins the second round of 28 days. I'm feeling great and optimistic! :)



~Katy (aka Dorkopotamus)

Nutrisystem - Day 27

Clearly the day of rest was an excellent idea! I have officially hit comfy weight! The trick is now to keep going, not to get too comfy and complacent, but to continue pushing myself to my ultimate goal weight. I'm so excited to be so close to the 140s!!!!!

Also, I'm started to reintroduce non-Nutrisystem foods. I am making healthy choices outside of the program both to start putting what I've learned to use, and also to kinda start testing myself to see if I can stick to eating right even without the pre-packaged meals.

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Weight: 150.2!!!

Calories consumed: Not sure exactly, but something reasonable and probably close to my usual intake

Glasses of water consumed: 3

Real exercise: 30 minutes on the elliptical

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~Katy (aka Dorkopotamus)