3 More Bite the Dust!

164!!!!! That's right.......3 down !!!!!!!!

I'm a happy girl.

Here's a sample of what my calories have looked like-

Since having a love affair with yogurt parfait's last week, I decided to make my own... and just for the record... mine is SO much better for less calories:)

I used:

Fat Free Activia (French Vanilla) -60 cal

1/4cup fresh blueberries-20 cal

1/3cup of Special K Mutligrain Oat & Honey Cereal-50 cal

Total - 130 cal

It's yummy- I promise.  I'm not a big yogurt fan, but I'll eat it with granola or cereal.

So, I follow this chick's blog ( not Mama Chrissy....but Mama Laughlin) who has been losing weight for a while.  The DeShazo got me hooked on reading it.  This chick started out at 225lbs-just like me- and she's now TEENY-TINY- I think she's in the 130's now.  She runs and eats pretty clean.  Anyway, Mama Laughlin likes to share tons of personal info that some may think is TMI, but sometimes it's nice to read what others are really going through.  Last week, she posted something I thought was brave and interesting.  She blogged about how her relationship with her husband has changed and how she didn't have an opinion in their relationship as a heavy girl, but now that she's healthy and confident, she does have an opinion and wants to do more things and how she sees things differently...which has caused some dissension in their marriage. Wow... that was a completely jacked up sentence- but I'm not rewording it.

This got me to thinking...

Has my marriage with Martinez changed drastically in any way?  Have I become too opinionated?  Is Martinez happy with the changes?

I thought on this for quite a while.  I see many changes in myself...but fortunately..... I believe that all of these changes are positive....though... unfortunately.... I came out of the womb with an opinion, hehe..so that wasn't altered.  

After thinking some more, I decided to discuss it with Martinez.  If you think this is weird, oh well.  Martinez and I discuss everything...like...everything...like....I even tell him when I forget to put deodorant on (don't worry- I keep an extra in my purse) or when I put my undies on backwards or inside out.... and yes... for some reason...that happens to me all the time!

Anyway, I asked if he saw any changes in me and told him why I was asking, but didn't tell him the changes I saw in me.  This is was my response from Martinez ...well.... I'm not Mama Laughlin and I'm not sharing some of what Martinez said....although it was very positive:):

*You are able to do more things. Remember when you couldn't even walk up the stairs at the water park?

*We are able to play sports together now like softball and throw around a football.

*Your overall mood is better.  I'm not saying this to be mean...but you are less grumpy.

*You don't seem as depressed or down.

*You seem excited about doing things.

*You are happier.

*You play with Liv more

Martinez and I had this conversation last week....and I've thought about it nonstop.  I didn't realize that I seemed depressed when I was at my heaviest.  I didn't realize that he was paying attention to me climbing the stairs at the water park....although I know exactly what day he's talking about because I was huffing and puffing while dragging my tube up those stairs with my chest in utter pain and misery.   I do know that I was grumpy...very grumpy... and I wonder why on earth he didn't march me right on in to a Weight Watcher's or Jenny Craig.  At the end of the day, I know he dealt with it because he loves me and I'm so thankful for such a wonderful husband.

All I know...is that I cannot go back to being fat.  I hated the thoughts in my head, mostly when I was in a group of people.  I would think "I'm the fattest girl in this group" or " Ok, there is one bigger person in here"..just negative crap like that... and all of those thoughts are gone now.  Of course I'm not skinny right now... and may not ever be skinny.....but I'm in a much healthier place and 61 pounds lighter!!  Those 61 pounds have provided me energy to have fun with my family, hopefully years to my life, a confidence I didn't have before, and freedom.   Yesterday... Martinez and I went to JC Penney and while in line to check out some shoes for LG, there was a rack of black, sleeveless dresses.  I'm a girl who believes in black dresses for any time of year... so I started browsing through them, even though I have to wait until I hit 155lbs to get my shopping spree.  I was SO happy to see that all of the sizes were 12-16....and now.... those sizes are too BIG !!?  It's the little things sometimes.

Speaking of those little things.... I went through my clothes again this weekend...Some of the shirts that barley fit me before have now been turned into sleep shirts or dresses...and this is so exciting...but... since they still had XXL/XL tags.... I cut them out:) I don't even want to see those sizes because I am not that girl anymore...

I know that's such a vain thing to some of you... but for me....it's totally a mental thing.

Shoe shopping....

LG has outgrown all of her shoes except boots. So, Friday was shoe shopping day.  She ended up getting 5 pair of new shoes.... and then 2 more pair ordered online Saturday.. and then 1 more pair on Sunday.  I'm hoping not to purchase new shoes for a while.  She also conned me into buying her a pair of bunny slippers....

She was worn out afterward....

Martinez has been so gracious to let me have a portion of my shopping spree funds early for shoes!  Just FYI, my feet have shrank.....

These... are now too big:(

I've added them all to my giveaway box...except my taupe boots...I just can't part with them yet.... and I have to drag my feet to keep them on... so I need to keep them to annoy The DeShazo when she's on one:)

My point for informing you guys about my shoes... is just to say that I didn't realize that my feet would shrink:)  I purchased a pair of 7 1/2's this weekend!!! I've worn an 8 1/2 since high school ! Weird.  Weight loss is crazy.

I also found some really, really, super old shoes while going through my closet... like these...

Yep... that's right... my old riding boots and spurs.... with good ole' Arkansas dirt still on em'.  I'm not parting with those either.

It's been a great week!  I've gotten lots accomplished, which includes getting LG's birthday outfit chosen !  I can't believe she's gonna be 2 in a few short months!  Man, that just totally made me need to hear an Aerosmith song...

Until Next Time....

Ma'dam Martinez

Groanin', Gripin' and Grouchin'

167...yea, that's right.  For those who suck at math, that would be a PLUS one.

Last week was rough.... really rough.  In fact, I'm pretty sure that most of this blog is gonna be a whine fest, so if you are one of those people that can be in a good mood and then hear/read someone complain about stupid things and it ruins your mood, just go ahead and stop reading.  You've been warned.

Again, last week was rough (some things I won't be publicizing...it's for your own good, really).  I'm really not sure exactly how many hours of sleep I got each night, but I can tell you that it wasn't enough.  I usually get 7-8 hours a night...and while I know this is way more than others... I don't care.. I need 7-8 minimum, no less folks.  It's that simple.  I don't care if you only get 5.. I need 7-8 minimum.  With that being said, Martinez and I had our sleep interrupted numerous times by our baby monitor......only it wasn't from our child...
It was from some neighbors who tend to be up with their kid for hours, yes HOURS .. note the plural.... several nights last week... and then again this weekend.  Martinez informed my lack of technology understanding self that it was something about frequency....All I know, is that I don't give a hoot about who's frequency is set to what, because it didn't seem to matter what Martinez did, we would be re-awoken (I hope that's a word...if not, just go with it) over and over.  I would rather be awake without dozing for a long period of time rather than doze in between...which is what happened. That's just asking for a cranky person.  We are hearing entire conversations.... and whining.... and arguing.... I really hope these people don't end up selling drugs or anything, because if they do, we'll know it.

I have several thoughts about this.... First, why is a child that can talk waking up and getting attention at 2 and  3am?  It's unacceptable. Put that kid up for the night and leave em' alone.  It's that simple.  Quit talking to em' and asking "Why aren't you sleepy?"...JUST PUT EM' UP AND SHUT THE DOOR..or call America's Supernanny... I don't care... Just handle that !!! Now, I realize that kids wake up in the night occasionally (LG included), but you can't cater to every sound....it's hurting you, the kid...and THE NEIGHBORS!!!!

Second....the arguing.... here's what we heard:

Mom to Dad:                   Did you just tell me shut up?      
(Martinez and I raise our eyebrows)    
              
Dad to Mom:                   If I told you to shut up, you'd know it!
(Martinez and I wonder if we should call the cops for a potential Domestic)

Mom to child:  You need to go to sleep, come here.
(WHAT?????!!!!!!!! Why are BOTH of you in the room with the kid....he's PLAYING YOU....or Does the kid STILL sleep in your room?....and......Why are talking to each other like that with a kid you are trying to get to sleep????)

This is just ridiculous.  We believe this is coming from the neighbors behind us- neighbors we don't know.  If this were my neighbor D, I'd just ring her doorbell and tell her to shut up and make sure she knew it....but it's not.... and I'm a little hesitate to ringing doorbells and checking for a mom, dad and son to reprimand since this is SE OKC, not Ladelle, AR.   I'm hoping this problem just goes away...because again... I need 7-8 hours EVERY day.

I totally forgot to warn the sitter Friday night about the recent baby monitor issue.. and since we just always keep them on......poor M ended up freaking out for a minute while hearing a lady's voice in the house.... and then she realized.......  I totally felt horrid for that.


Another irritation....

Why did Identify Thief have to be sold out Friday?  I was gonna be a total rebel and watch TWO movies on Friday, back to back... but it just wasn't in the cards...


Another complaint.... I had to fire Zantac and hire Prilosec after a four year relationship.

I also had to hire Miralax..

I will say that I'm keeping up with this chick's blog who is trying to lose weight and she's had this problem recently too.

For those of you who have googled Miralax because you didn't get the photo, now you are understanding why EVERYTHING is irritating me.

Martinez and I are currently in potty training hell.  Literally.

We totally had LG almost completely potty trained at 15/16 months this summer... and then we had that urethra tube issue that we had to work around which was a set back. Since clearance from her doc the last week of Dec, we've been attempting to potty train.....with no luck.  Before, she was peeing AND pooping in the potty, she just wouldn't come tell us.... we had to ask.  Now, she just screams when we put her on the toilet... and then tells us later, "I tee-tee" after she's gone.  Frustrating.  She will go for the babysitter just fine (no tears)...but not for us.  I thinks it's mostly frustrating because she totally knows and understands.  Saturday.... she went and hid in the pantry and pee'd in my floor...with her big girl panties on....Really?

I know that saying " kids are ready at different times" and all that jazz...but she KNOWS!  We've even stooped to giving out treats for going in the potty and I was totally against this because eventually the treats have to stop.

Of course, I went to Pinterest for potty training tips.  Some chick recommends giving your kids salty snacks and juice all day so they'll have to pee all day.  What?? I'm not filling my kid with salt and sugar..Seriously?  She gets milk and water...that's enough... she doesn't need juice all day.  Another tip was to spend an entire week at home ...without leaving the house at all......to potty train.  Again, what?  You do realize that not all moms stay at home, right?

I think I'm finished griping now.

Oh, wait.. no I'm not.... every episode of Steve Harvey was a disappointment last week.

Last week, The DeShazo was griping about how no one was joining her in logging their crap in Lose It....so...like any good friend, I was gonna start today...only I haven't told her yet.  However, I cannot start today....because I decided to indulge in a scrumptious sandwich from Napoleon's with SSGT Seely today and I have no idea how many thousands of calories are in that thing.  It's the best sandwich ever...the kind that makes you reapply your makeup afterward because it's somehow missing when you are done.


End of my rant... I'll try to be nice from now on.



Until Next Time..


Ma'dam Martinez

166....Yaaahoooo !

166.. I'm a pumped Latina right now!

16 pounds away from my shopping trip.  Martinez, I really, truly hope you are preparing!

Nice discovery- If I lose 12 more pounds, I'll actually weigh less than Martinez.....like...that's exciting stuff.  As long as I've known him, one of my legs has weighed more than him, let alone my entire body.  Even though I won't look fit like him, I'll still know that the scale can prove it :) With that being said, don't ya'll think if I lose 12 more pounds, that's suffice for my shopping trip???? Come on, help a sista out!  It'll be SO nice to actually weigh less than my man!

This weekend....was quite rough. Sickness hit the Martinez household once again... and it really sucked...it was a total snotfest.  My voice sounded like a mix of Taylor Swift hitting her high notes, a water buffalo and a frog.  It was really rough.

Good part of the weekend?  LG and I had a great time snugglin'

Confession:

I ate like a fatty this weekend.  Not only did I eat fast food from Sonic twice (which is really weird for me)....Martinez and I indulged in On the Border take out at 9:00 Saturday night.

Not cool.  While I enjoyed every salty bite, I regretted it later.  I'm gonna attempt to justify my gluttony by using the saying "Feed a cold, starve a fever".  I get a free pass, right?  I'm surprised Martinez agreed to On the Border....I burned him out when I was pregnant.  I'm pretty sure I kept them in business in the winter/spring of 2011.

In light of detoxing from my food fest this weekend, I bought some lettuce for salads this week for lunch.  Apparently, I bought some wood too...

Don't worry, I informed Dole.

Oh.... I forgot to let ya'll know how my spaghetti squash turned out !! You guys should seriously try this instead of pasta.  For those Martins currently reading this and snarling, try it first.  It tastes just like pasta and almost free in the calorie world!  You can have a cup for 40 calories !  A CUP!  That's a lot!!!

Instead of taking advice from Mere, I took the easy way out and cooked in the microwave per Pinterest.... Next time I'll take Mere's advice.....as my noodles were a little crunchy and needed a little more cooking time!

I got four completely stuffed cups of noodles, and I didn't completely scrape the second half!  Pasta lovers who want to lose weight.... TRY THIS.  If Martinez likes it, it's safe!

I'm lovin' this warmer weather....and so is LG..

Ladies....Do you squat or hover over toilets in public places?  If so, did you know you are less likely to have something happen to you by just sitting on the pot rather than hovering/squatting?  If you watched Steve Harvey, you'd know.  Explanation:  When you squat/hover, the muscles that are used to brace your weight actually prevent some urine from escaping, which in turn puts you at risk for UTI's... just sayin'.... every girl ought to know this...just cover the pot with paper and you'll be good ! You are welcome:)

A few pics of Miss LG:

Yep, those are overalls....and yep....she's looking like a little country girl, bare foot and all..

Until Next Time...

Ma'dam Martinez