I'm a loser (in more ways than one!)

First, I'm a loser because, much like everything else I do in my life, I started the blog, and then I promptly quit the blog because I wanted instant gratification. Instant results. And I don't even know what I expected, but somehow I convinced myself that NO ONE would EVER read my blog. EVER. But yesterday and today I kept thinking about how this blog, whatever the hell a blog really is, should really only be FOR ME, and even if no one else reads it, it is a great way to "meet" some new people, get some great support and tips from others who have been where I am now, and to journal my thoughts in a healthy way. And, bonus, since no one will actually ever read this, I don't have to fret over what a long, annoying sentence I just wrote! Ha!

Second, I am a LOSER because I have LOST TEN POUNDS! 10 Mother Fucking Pounds! Sometimes ya just have to say MF, and this is one of those times. It just feels good. Slow and steady, I know, but hopefully the pounds won't come back so soon...or EVER.

I want to tell you about two fun things I've added to my routine. The first is ZUMBA! OMG....so much fun I can't even tell you. And if I call an hour of exercise fun, it has to be almost orgasmic! Trust me. Plus, you burn like 600 or more calories in that hour. So yea. Love me some Zumba, baby. The second thing I've tried....are you ready for this???????????? Those damn SHAKER WEIGHTS! Yes, I am aware that this is actually a THIRD reason I am a loser, but I will tell you this, my arms are BURNING. And you have to realize, I was a NO exercise girl a couple of months ago. But it is a quick burn that makes you laugh, so it's all good. If you haven't seen the shaker weight spoof on SNL, go to hulu or google it....SOoooooo funny! As if the actual shaker weight commercial isn't funny enough! ;)

So anyway, I'm a loser in more ways than one, and I'm happy about that!

Gotta run.

Weight Watchers

Well, I joined! :) I thought the hardest part was going to be walking through the door, but instead, the hardest part was stepping on that scale in front of someone else! This accountability factor just might be what I need to keep me motivated....my competitive side wants to see that number go down each week!

I am kind of feeling overwhelmed and need time to figure out exactly what I am going to eat each day. I will spend the weekend trying to figure it all out, get set up on Etools, etc. But I am looking forward to planning it all.

I also joined a gym and worked out with a trainer one day. She was like Jillian ON CRACK! Damn that little girl worked my ass off! But in a good way! :) I might buy more sessions, but they are sooooo expensive and I already have money guilt for joining weight watchers! We'll see. I bought some equipment for at home workouts, too. Plus, it is beautiful here in NC, so I have been getting out with my dogs every day. All is good. Oh, and I'm down three pounds already!

Thanks for reading, if anyone is. And if you are, let me know it there are any tips you would be willing to share with me about WW. Thanks!

Sloan

My first post...woohoo. My first blog, my first journal entry...hell, I haven't had even a diary since elementary school. Hopefully this will be helpful. Here's my freaking story....

I am 40 years old (DEAR GOD, REALLY? NO SHIT?) Anyway, not only is that sad and depressing in itself, I am also 40 and FAT. They say everyone has their moment when they say enough is enough, and I pray to God that this is my moment.

Why MIGHT this be my moment, you ask? Why MIGHT it be different this time? Well, possibly because I simply refuse to hit 200 pounds. I am at 197.5. If not now, when? And the way my weight jumps around, I could hit 200 tomorrow. But I will not. Oh, and by the way, I am 5'2.

I am sick of whining, bitching and MOANING about my weight. (Thus the name No Moan Sloan...duh!) :) I am ready to DO SOMETHING. My first "something" was weighing this morning. Next, I googled "Best Weight Loss Blogs" and have spent the last hour reading some very inspiring and motivational words. Next, I decided to create a blog of my own. And what I am planning on doing next scares the absolute crap out of me. I plan on attending a Weight Watchers meeting TODAY. I have never been to one, but I know I could use the support. I am also going to join a gym. Again, TODAY.

I hope to make some friends (how do I do this on here???) and hope I will have others walking this journey with me. I will check in later and let you know how my MEETING and THE GYM went!

No Time To Moan,

Sloan