A Cowboy's Wife » dieting http://acowboyswife.com Family, Photography, and Finds from a Professional Texas Mom Blogger Tue, 22 May 2012 19:07:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Operation Fatty: Pledge, Wii, Update, You http://acowboyswife.com/operation-fatty-pledge-wii-update-you/ http://acowboyswife.com/operation-fatty-pledge-wii-update-you/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:01:06 +0000 Fat Burner http://acowboyswife.com/?p=2456 Well it’s not wonder I got mistaken as pregnant all those times.  I mean, good gawd, I never realized just how fat I was until last night. I was browsing earlier videos I had done when I came across one of me on the treadmill.  Wow.  I was shocked just to see how big I was around.  I knew I was fat but I guess I didn’t realize how it was all right there  in the mid section, making me look pregnant.  I’ve been too embarrassed to write this post because I have gained weight but you guys are the ones that motivate & support me so I feel like I can share.

Okay, letting that last bit of negativity out is done and over.

Right here and now, I pledge to NOT talk down to myself anymore. Not make fun of my own weight anymore but instead, to see the positives and focus on making myself healthy in body and soul.

You all know how I talk about the Nintendo Wii right? How bad I want one and how I truly feel it will help me?  I actually love workouts but easily get bored with the same one over and over again. This is where the Wii comes in. You’ve seen the Wii Fit, now the Wii Fit Plus and how they offer variety, something I need to stay motivated every day.  And I’ve always heard it’s good to not have repetition so that your body doesn’t expect the same thing.  Is that accurate or am I just making stuff up??  Maybe one of you will know.

I’ve heard some amazing stories from women using the Wii to help them on their road to a healthier lifestyle.  It’s inspirational.  Did you know that 11 million females in the U.S.—one out of every four system owners—is  considered the “primary player” on those home systems?  And a full 80 percent of those female primary players own the Wii console. WOW! I had no idea so I was surprised when I found that. I knew it had to be a big number because it seems like everyone I know has one and is using it for weight loss and casual gaming.

MY UPDATE

operationfattycomparisonI’ve gained weight even since that fatter picture of me. Over 10lbs to be exact.  I’m now at 198. Wow..I’m so ashamed to say that, especially since I know friends and family read my blog.  I’ve asked a few people to hold me accountable. To call me and make sure I’ve exercised. To support me.  I’ve asked you before and you probably think I’m a total loser by now but hopefully you’ll keep on supporting me.  Maybe I could use a prayer too….is it wrong to ask for prayers to help me lose weight? Something so selfish like that?

YOUR STORIES

I want to hear from you. I want to hear your weight loss stories of success  and your stories of,  what i like to call,  falling off the wagon. I want to hear if the Wii Fit has helped you, what goals did you set for yourself, how often did you use it….everything. Pour your heart out.

]]> http://acowboyswife.com/operation-fatty-pledge-wii-update-you/feed/ 27 Operation Fatty: Treadmill, Weigh In and a Bunch of Rambling http://acowboyswife.com/operation-fatty-treadmill-weigh-in-and-a-bunch-of-rambling/ http://acowboyswife.com/operation-fatty-treadmill-weigh-in-and-a-bunch-of-rambling/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:55:32 +0000 Fat Burner http://acowboyswife.com/?p=2242 Join me live tonight at Blog Talk Radio (9:30pmCST) to hear my interview with Michelle Aguilar from Biggest Loser Season 6. She was the winner and was gracious enough to let me ask her a few questions. Topics to discuss for the remainder of the show are healthy eating, the current biggest loser and possibly this operation fatty.
I’ll be posting me ON the treadmill soon but trying to wait as long as possible on that one! For now, you get a brief look at the treadmill and me talking….a lot.

I got my treadmill the other day from Walmart and I have to say, it’s wonderful!  I really enjoy working out on it. I put my TV on Food Network (ironic huh!) and then go!  I keep a water bottle close by so that I can stay hydrated throughout my workout.

The treadmill has the essential features that I wanted which was a fan and the incline.  It runs smooth and folds up for easy storage but I leave my down and right where it is so that I can hop on it daily! It’s a Gold’s Gym and was inexpensive compared to many other treadmills I saw.

The video is basically a whole bunch of rambling sadly.  I went on and on and on. And sorry about the bra strap. GAH!

I’m walking on the treadmill at least once a day, doing a 30 minute workout.  I’m going about 1.51 miles and burning just over 200 calories.  I’m stepping it up tomorrow!

  • Starting Weight: 189
  • Current Weight: 187
  • Goal Weight: 145

Watch at your own risk of boredom;)

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Well, I better git.  I’m gonna go rest while Truett’s napping.  Take care and enjoy the day!!

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