Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Moments with the Mullers: How many of you can say you LOST weight on vacatio...
Moments with the Mullers: How many of you can say you LOST weight on vacatio...: I'm back!!! Pounds lost since last week: 2 Pounds Pounds lost since sugery: 62 Pounds Overall pounds lost: 104 Pounds ...
How many of you can say you LOST weight on vacation????
I'm back!!!
Pounds lost since last week: 2 Pounds
Pounds lost since sugery: 62 Pounds
Overall pounds lost: 104 Pounds
So, last week was A-MAZING!!! Everyone should go to the Bahamas at least once in their lifetime. It's clear blue water and the smell of the ocean air. There's something magical about it. It's honestly what I miss most. I have a TON more pictures on the camera so be prepared for lots of FB posts with the pictures.
Our trip started off pretty good. We left work and headed to the Big D to spend the night. I found this website, parksleepfly.com. It lists hotels near the airport that will let you park there for free if you spend the night. Since our flight was at 7:40am, it was best for us to spend the night. They did mess up our reservation and gave us two queen beds instead of the one queen, but I was willing to let it go. We were going to be in the Bahamas in less than 12 hours anyway.
We got up at 3:30am. We got dressed and headed downstairs to meet the shuttle. It only ran on the hour to the airport so we wanted to be there in time. We checked out and waited on the driver. We waited about 10 minutes after 4:00am and when the driver finally came out. I was trying to balance my Coach purse and there was no step. I actually fell out of the van and hit my head on the concrete. I was so embarrassed. The driver didn't even look up from his phone to check on me. Here I am trying to check my head for blood and Google the symptoms of a concussion. Of course Johnathan wanted to cancel our trip and take me to the ER to check me out, but I wasn't having any of that. I was fine according to WebMD. I do have some pretty gnarly bruises from all this and all over too. They are on my arm, my back, my belly and my legs. It's still really embarassing but at least I didn't have a concussion.
The flight there was wonderful. It was beautiful seeing the the ocean from that view. The water is absolutely beautiful. And everyone saw that I didn't need a seatbelt extender right??? It was pretty awesome!
The resort was beautiful. The room was amazing. Again, the sweet salty smell in the air was part of my favorite. We spent most of our time at the beach. That's why we went. We did do a little sight seeing. We went to the pirate museum. It was pretty cool. I learned so much about the pirate era. We also took a tour around the island. Visited the Queen's Staircase and two forts. It was very interesting and very worth it.
It was also great to spend some time with Johnathan. I know I say this all the time, but I swear to you that I don't say it enough. I have an AMAZING husband. I am so blessed beyond measure to have him in my life. He's a wonderful husband and person and it was great to get away just the two of us to celebrate being married for five years.
I am a little surprised a did lose weight. While I did follow the diet 95% of the time. Their buffet had plenty of options for meats, cheeses and veggies. It was pretty good. It tasted good and fit in well. I did cheat....just a little. Conch is the Bahamas food. They say you don't have a true Bahamian experience unless you try it. So, they did fry some and I tried it. It was pretty good. It had this amazing sauce. We also tried their 5 star restaurant Aqua. It was nice and the food was very good. For an app, we had grilled provolone with a tomato pesto sauce. Then we had snapper and it was very good. Remember, when I said I could have one glass of wine?? And remember, the PA said that I would be a very cheap date?? I thought she was being a drama queen, but NO, she was not! She was not kidding around. After about 1/2 a glass, I was feeling it. It was pretty comical. So because it was a nice restaurant and I was feeling it. I decided to order a dessert. I ordered us a marscopone cheese cannoloni. I did not eat the cannoloni. I ate like three bites and it was heaven. There was also an after dinner drink list. Sherry was on it. So, I've always seen these movies where the classy broads drink sherry and I thought to myself, I'm classy. I'm gonna try it. DON'T DO IT!!! IT IS DISGUSTING!!!
I also cheated a little more with the drinks the next day. The pool had a swim up bar and I had to try it out once right??? So, I told the bartender that I wanted something Bahamian. So, I got a Bahama Mama. It was pretty good. So, why not another?? So, I ordered a Banana Daquiri. This might be my new favorite drink of all times so much that I bought a magnet with the recipe on it. It was pretty freaking good. Then that night at karaoke, there were these obnoxious sorority and fraternity kids there that were getting on our nerves, so I ordered their last famous drink, Rum Punch.
That's all I cheated though which isn't that bad. I didn't have fries or rice or bread. I was also a little more active because of the water and the walking so that helped. It was amazing and I miss it. I miss vacation.
I did miss my family though. I am so happy to be so close to my niece Rylee, my brother and my Aunt Ranee. They were the people I wanted to share this experience with the most. I was happy to spend some time with them when we returned. We do have another beach vacay planned in 36 days. That's when I'm supposed to meet my next goal so I've got to get my butt in gear and back at the gym. I have 16 pounds to lose in the next 36 days to meet the next goal. This week is not a good week for that though because it's SUPER crazy at work.
Last things before I close this novel is that we finally purged our closets. We have soooooooo much clothes that do not fit anymore. Since we are going to Galveston in 36 days, we are having a huge family garage sale, so if you know of anyone who needs some plus size clothes (28-22) or men's plus (2X-4X or 54-40) come to Tyler starting on Friday!!
So for now,as always, prayers are good! We offically only have 7 more months until we get off the pill and start trying, so pray that I meet all the requirements to make that a reality!! Thank you again for all of the support!
Happy Reading! I hope you enjoyed!!
Pounds lost since last week: 2 Pounds
Pounds lost since sugery: 62 Pounds
Overall pounds lost: 104 Pounds
So, last week was A-MAZING!!! Everyone should go to the Bahamas at least once in their lifetime. It's clear blue water and the smell of the ocean air. There's something magical about it. It's honestly what I miss most. I have a TON more pictures on the camera so be prepared for lots of FB posts with the pictures.
Our trip started off pretty good. We left work and headed to the Big D to spend the night. I found this website, parksleepfly.com. It lists hotels near the airport that will let you park there for free if you spend the night. Since our flight was at 7:40am, it was best for us to spend the night. They did mess up our reservation and gave us two queen beds instead of the one queen, but I was willing to let it go. We were going to be in the Bahamas in less than 12 hours anyway.
We got up at 3:30am. We got dressed and headed downstairs to meet the shuttle. It only ran on the hour to the airport so we wanted to be there in time. We checked out and waited on the driver. We waited about 10 minutes after 4:00am and when the driver finally came out. I was trying to balance my Coach purse and there was no step. I actually fell out of the van and hit my head on the concrete. I was so embarrassed. The driver didn't even look up from his phone to check on me. Here I am trying to check my head for blood and Google the symptoms of a concussion. Of course Johnathan wanted to cancel our trip and take me to the ER to check me out, but I wasn't having any of that. I was fine according to WebMD. I do have some pretty gnarly bruises from all this and all over too. They are on my arm, my back, my belly and my legs. It's still really embarassing but at least I didn't have a concussion.
The flight there was wonderful. It was beautiful seeing the the ocean from that view. The water is absolutely beautiful. And everyone saw that I didn't need a seatbelt extender right??? It was pretty awesome!
The resort was beautiful. The room was amazing. Again, the sweet salty smell in the air was part of my favorite. We spent most of our time at the beach. That's why we went. We did do a little sight seeing. We went to the pirate museum. It was pretty cool. I learned so much about the pirate era. We also took a tour around the island. Visited the Queen's Staircase and two forts. It was very interesting and very worth it.
It was also great to spend some time with Johnathan. I know I say this all the time, but I swear to you that I don't say it enough. I have an AMAZING husband. I am so blessed beyond measure to have him in my life. He's a wonderful husband and person and it was great to get away just the two of us to celebrate being married for five years.
I am a little surprised a did lose weight. While I did follow the diet 95% of the time. Their buffet had plenty of options for meats, cheeses and veggies. It was pretty good. It tasted good and fit in well. I did cheat....just a little. Conch is the Bahamas food. They say you don't have a true Bahamian experience unless you try it. So, they did fry some and I tried it. It was pretty good. It had this amazing sauce. We also tried their 5 star restaurant Aqua. It was nice and the food was very good. For an app, we had grilled provolone with a tomato pesto sauce. Then we had snapper and it was very good. Remember, when I said I could have one glass of wine?? And remember, the PA said that I would be a very cheap date?? I thought she was being a drama queen, but NO, she was not! She was not kidding around. After about 1/2 a glass, I was feeling it. It was pretty comical. So because it was a nice restaurant and I was feeling it. I decided to order a dessert. I ordered us a marscopone cheese cannoloni. I did not eat the cannoloni. I ate like three bites and it was heaven. There was also an after dinner drink list. Sherry was on it. So, I've always seen these movies where the classy broads drink sherry and I thought to myself, I'm classy. I'm gonna try it. DON'T DO IT!!! IT IS DISGUSTING!!!
I also cheated a little more with the drinks the next day. The pool had a swim up bar and I had to try it out once right??? So, I told the bartender that I wanted something Bahamian. So, I got a Bahama Mama. It was pretty good. So, why not another?? So, I ordered a Banana Daquiri. This might be my new favorite drink of all times so much that I bought a magnet with the recipe on it. It was pretty freaking good. Then that night at karaoke, there were these obnoxious sorority and fraternity kids there that were getting on our nerves, so I ordered their last famous drink, Rum Punch.
That's all I cheated though which isn't that bad. I didn't have fries or rice or bread. I was also a little more active because of the water and the walking so that helped. It was amazing and I miss it. I miss vacation.
I did miss my family though. I am so happy to be so close to my niece Rylee, my brother and my Aunt Ranee. They were the people I wanted to share this experience with the most. I was happy to spend some time with them when we returned. We do have another beach vacay planned in 36 days. That's when I'm supposed to meet my next goal so I've got to get my butt in gear and back at the gym. I have 16 pounds to lose in the next 36 days to meet the next goal. This week is not a good week for that though because it's SUPER crazy at work.
Last things before I close this novel is that we finally purged our closets. We have soooooooo much clothes that do not fit anymore. Since we are going to Galveston in 36 days, we are having a huge family garage sale, so if you know of anyone who needs some plus size clothes (28-22) or men's plus (2X-4X or 54-40) come to Tyler starting on Friday!!
So for now,as always, prayers are good! We offically only have 7 more months until we get off the pill and start trying, so pray that I meet all the requirements to make that a reality!! Thank you again for all of the support!
Happy Reading! I hope you enjoyed!!
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Moments with the Mullers: A major No Scale Victory this week!
Moments with the Mullers: A major No Scale Victory this week!: Pounds lost this week: 1 Pound Pounds lost since surgery: 60 Pounds Overall Weight Loss: 102 pounds I know that I should be...
A major No Scale Victory this week!
Pounds lost this week: 1 Pound
Pounds lost since surgery: 60 Pounds
Overall Weight Loss: 102 pounds
I know that I should be sad about only a pound but I'm not. Why? Because I worked hard. I ate the amount I was supposed to. I excersied and I also did some weight lifting. I really feel like I might have lost more than a pound but gained a little muscle.
I also had a huge no scale victory this week or as we WlS peeps call them NSVs. I was able to button and zip a pair of size 18s today. If you have ever been bigger than a size 20, you can understand how excited I am. Also, this means I can shop at most places in the store. This is a huge deal because most places you have to shop online to get plus sizes and even then sometimes you can only guess at sizes. I can enjoy shopping now. I can enjoy shopping with friends and not be so ashamed. This experience has not only been a physical battle, but a psychological one as well. I've had a hard time when it comes to wrapping my head around that I am getting smaller. I can see the changes in the pictures, but it truly hard for me to believe that I am this size. I have not been able to wear an 18 since my sophomore year in high school. That was 13 years ago. It's been really surreal and hard to come to terms with. I am starting to feel my collar bones as well and I catch myself rubbing them constantly. I'm starting to feel wayyy more comfortable in my skin and I'm wearing shorts and dresses. For those of you who know me know that normally doesn't happy, but I'm starting to feel a little more cute in these outfits.
I have been shopping lots lately because we leave for the Bahamas in SEVEN days!! A week from now, we will be on our way to Dallas because we're staying overnight. Our flight from DFW to Miami is at 7:40, so we are going to try to get to the airport at 5:00am. We aren't making any plans for the Bahamas. We are just gonna play it by ear once we get there. We're gonna go the beach and enjoy and relax. We're going to enjoy the time that will be just us. We really have soooo much to celebrate! This is our big anniversary trip celebrating our 5 years. We're celebrating my graduation and my loss of 100+ pounds and Johnathan's 80 pounds. We've worked so hard and can't wait to get there!
Talking about celebration, it is National Hospital Week! Words cannot describe how much I love my job and the people that I work with. I have gotten more support from my friends who are also my coworkers than some of my family members. They have not only been kind but also very quick to encourage. They worry about my well being and help lift me up when I am down. I am truly honored to call you all my coworkers and love coming to work alongside each and every one of you every single day. Happy Hospital Week! I hope you all plan to enjoy this week's festivities!!
So, you may have guessed it I probably will not be posting next week. I know I'm disappointing so many of my loyal readers, but honestly, all I'll be thinking about next week are the checklists that I've made for myself. Passport? Check. Swimsuit? Check. Phone Charger? Check. This will be brain next Tuesday. So, look for me in 2 weeks with a full update that includes a Bahama vacation with diet tips and other information with my surgery.
Until, continue to send up prayers for me that I'll hit this next goal and continue on this journey. Pray for safe travels for this upcoming trip and pray for glorious weather! God bless you for your prayers and thoughts!
Happy Reading!
Pounds lost since surgery: 60 Pounds
Overall Weight Loss: 102 pounds
I know that I should be sad about only a pound but I'm not. Why? Because I worked hard. I ate the amount I was supposed to. I excersied and I also did some weight lifting. I really feel like I might have lost more than a pound but gained a little muscle.
I also had a huge no scale victory this week or as we WlS peeps call them NSVs. I was able to button and zip a pair of size 18s today. If you have ever been bigger than a size 20, you can understand how excited I am. Also, this means I can shop at most places in the store. This is a huge deal because most places you have to shop online to get plus sizes and even then sometimes you can only guess at sizes. I can enjoy shopping now. I can enjoy shopping with friends and not be so ashamed. This experience has not only been a physical battle, but a psychological one as well. I've had a hard time when it comes to wrapping my head around that I am getting smaller. I can see the changes in the pictures, but it truly hard for me to believe that I am this size. I have not been able to wear an 18 since my sophomore year in high school. That was 13 years ago. It's been really surreal and hard to come to terms with. I am starting to feel my collar bones as well and I catch myself rubbing them constantly. I'm starting to feel wayyy more comfortable in my skin and I'm wearing shorts and dresses. For those of you who know me know that normally doesn't happy, but I'm starting to feel a little more cute in these outfits.
I have been shopping lots lately because we leave for the Bahamas in SEVEN days!! A week from now, we will be on our way to Dallas because we're staying overnight. Our flight from DFW to Miami is at 7:40, so we are going to try to get to the airport at 5:00am. We aren't making any plans for the Bahamas. We are just gonna play it by ear once we get there. We're gonna go the beach and enjoy and relax. We're going to enjoy the time that will be just us. We really have soooo much to celebrate! This is our big anniversary trip celebrating our 5 years. We're celebrating my graduation and my loss of 100+ pounds and Johnathan's 80 pounds. We've worked so hard and can't wait to get there!
Talking about celebration, it is National Hospital Week! Words cannot describe how much I love my job and the people that I work with. I have gotten more support from my friends who are also my coworkers than some of my family members. They have not only been kind but also very quick to encourage. They worry about my well being and help lift me up when I am down. I am truly honored to call you all my coworkers and love coming to work alongside each and every one of you every single day. Happy Hospital Week! I hope you all plan to enjoy this week's festivities!!
So, you may have guessed it I probably will not be posting next week. I know I'm disappointing so many of my loyal readers, but honestly, all I'll be thinking about next week are the checklists that I've made for myself. Passport? Check. Swimsuit? Check. Phone Charger? Check. This will be brain next Tuesday. So, look for me in 2 weeks with a full update that includes a Bahama vacation with diet tips and other information with my surgery.
Until, continue to send up prayers for me that I'll hit this next goal and continue on this journey. Pray for safe travels for this upcoming trip and pray for glorious weather! God bless you for your prayers and thoughts!
Happy Reading!
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Moments with the Mullers: First Goal! ACHIEVED!!!!
Moments with the Mullers: First Goal! ACHIEVED!!!!: So, I know you are all on the edge of your phones Pounds Lost This Week: 2 Pounds Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 59 Pounds Overall Wei...
First Goal! ACHIEVED!!!!
So, I know you are all on the edge of your phones
Pounds Lost This Week: 2 Pounds
Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 59 Pounds
Overall Weight Loss: 101 Pounds
I have OFFICIALLY MET MY FIRST GOAL!!! I am MORE than excited!!! I feel accomplished and even more determined to be able to get pregnant in January!
So, now, I've set another goal. No worries. It's a small one. I want to be down another 20 pounds before July 4th. That's 8 weeks away. So, I just need to lose at least 2 pounds a week until then to meet it. I can do THIS! I'm going to give it my best anyway!
So, I had my personal trainer appointment and I HIGHLY recommend Jennifer at the Wellness Center! She's a motivator but not critical. She knows her stuff and pushes you to do your best. I now have a strength training routine to help me get in even better shape. What are my goals? Just to be healthy. I don't need a six pack or muscles. I just want to be healthy all the way around. I am a little bit sore but that's to be expected for someone who hasn't lifted weights since before she was married five years ago. We even went to the other side where the free weights are. I didn't use much and was super nervous. That's where are all the hard core weight lifters go. Who knows? Maybe next year, Johnathan will be spotting me as I benchpress (But don't count your chicken kids)
I also returned to water aerobics. And I AM BACK! I could keep up! I was super excited. Great day! I also worked my tail off. The only problem..... Let me rewind this story a minute or two. On Saturday, I decided to look at my summer clothes to see if there was any way I could salvage ANY clothes for the upcoming Bahama trip in 14 days. One swimsuit that I bought the top in February still fits. The shorts from last summer fit WAYYY better. They actually looked like shorts and not briefs. Super Pumped. The other swimsuit top and skirt too big. So, tonight, I decided to wear the one that fit. But, it didn't fit. I spent half of my workout fighting these shorts. They would NOT stay on my butt. It's glorious, but not fun in the moment. I finally ended up tying my top into a knot above the shorts to keep it up. Other than that I feel like I did a great job!!
The last thing I want to address is today I was talking with a friend. She was concerned because her daughter keeps grabbing her tummy and saying that it's big. She was concerned that someone might be telling her that her belly is big. I also told her that she might be picking up on what she says about herself. I am JUST as guilty. I am all the time calling myself fat and ugly. Sometimes, I say it in front of my niece. We influence those around us by what we say about ourselves. My niece often tells me how beautiful I am. And she truly believes it. I am always quick to say how fat and ugly I am and what she sees is that if what she feels is beatuful is really fat and ugly than she sees herself as beautiful is that really fat and ugly? I in no way want her to feel like she's anything but GORGEOUS!! I really need to watch myself and what I say in front of these little ones. And if you are guilty, watch it too. The world is bad enough to these little girls without our own insecurities.
Enough of the soap box! So, for this week, I'm just going to focus on the new plan for strength training, maintaining my lifestyle and enjoying life. I'm gonna go shopping for new clothes for the Bahama trip and oh, I forgot to mention once again, I'M GONNA GRADUATE WITH A BACH! As always, keep me in prayers, Pray things keep going this well and the second goal comes fairly easy. I love you all!
Happy Reading!
Pounds Lost This Week: 2 Pounds
Pounds Lost Since Surgery: 59 Pounds
Overall Weight Loss: 101 Pounds
I have OFFICIALLY MET MY FIRST GOAL!!! I am MORE than excited!!! I feel accomplished and even more determined to be able to get pregnant in January!
So, now, I've set another goal. No worries. It's a small one. I want to be down another 20 pounds before July 4th. That's 8 weeks away. So, I just need to lose at least 2 pounds a week until then to meet it. I can do THIS! I'm going to give it my best anyway!
So, I had my personal trainer appointment and I HIGHLY recommend Jennifer at the Wellness Center! She's a motivator but not critical. She knows her stuff and pushes you to do your best. I now have a strength training routine to help me get in even better shape. What are my goals? Just to be healthy. I don't need a six pack or muscles. I just want to be healthy all the way around. I am a little bit sore but that's to be expected for someone who hasn't lifted weights since before she was married five years ago. We even went to the other side where the free weights are. I didn't use much and was super nervous. That's where are all the hard core weight lifters go. Who knows? Maybe next year, Johnathan will be spotting me as I benchpress (But don't count your chicken kids)
I also returned to water aerobics. And I AM BACK! I could keep up! I was super excited. Great day! I also worked my tail off. The only problem..... Let me rewind this story a minute or two. On Saturday, I decided to look at my summer clothes to see if there was any way I could salvage ANY clothes for the upcoming Bahama trip in 14 days. One swimsuit that I bought the top in February still fits. The shorts from last summer fit WAYYY better. They actually looked like shorts and not briefs. Super Pumped. The other swimsuit top and skirt too big. So, tonight, I decided to wear the one that fit. But, it didn't fit. I spent half of my workout fighting these shorts. They would NOT stay on my butt. It's glorious, but not fun in the moment. I finally ended up tying my top into a knot above the shorts to keep it up. Other than that I feel like I did a great job!!
The last thing I want to address is today I was talking with a friend. She was concerned because her daughter keeps grabbing her tummy and saying that it's big. She was concerned that someone might be telling her that her belly is big. I also told her that she might be picking up on what she says about herself. I am JUST as guilty. I am all the time calling myself fat and ugly. Sometimes, I say it in front of my niece. We influence those around us by what we say about ourselves. My niece often tells me how beautiful I am. And she truly believes it. I am always quick to say how fat and ugly I am and what she sees is that if what she feels is beatuful is really fat and ugly than she sees herself as beautiful is that really fat and ugly? I in no way want her to feel like she's anything but GORGEOUS!! I really need to watch myself and what I say in front of these little ones. And if you are guilty, watch it too. The world is bad enough to these little girls without our own insecurities.
Enough of the soap box! So, for this week, I'm just going to focus on the new plan for strength training, maintaining my lifestyle and enjoying life. I'm gonna go shopping for new clothes for the Bahama trip and oh, I forgot to mention once again, I'M GONNA GRADUATE WITH A BACH! As always, keep me in prayers, Pray things keep going this well and the second goal comes fairly easy. I love you all!
Happy Reading!
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