How Can I Support Him?

Okay, so let's start with today. Today was really good. Still no cheese, still burning at least 500 calories in my workout, and I haven't had to take my inhaler all day! That's pretty phenomenal!
No complaints here!
Onto today's subject. How do I support my husband in his weight loss? He keeps calling himself fat, and wants to loose weight. How do I encourage him to join me on my journey, without sounding like I am trying to call him fat?? I don't feel he is fat, but he does. He wants to get healthy and loose weight. With my Curves, he can't really come do it with me. Lately we have been working opposite shifts for our work, so we barely get to see each other. I try to encourage going on a walk when we both have time, like Sundays. I have been keeping healthier snacks here at the house, but then he doesn't really eat them. I have tried letting him pick out the things he wants at the store, and he will eat them for a day or two, and then goes back to his old habits of wanting chips and other such greasy food.
I am at a loss, any ideas?

I love my husband dearly, and I want to have him around for a long time. I just don't know what to do. I would love suggestions.

How did today go?

I realized I haven't posted all day. Today has been a pretty good day! I had a Jamba Juice for lunch, did 2 wonderful workouts, and burned 500 calories at Curves. Caleb also made dinner tonight! (I know! Shocker!) He made Salsa Chicken with brown rice and veggies. He's a good cook. He's also got leftovers for lunch.
I also went to the grocery store to stock up on a few essentials not involving cheese. (Milk, hamburger, things for spaghetti sauce, etc) I decided to pick up a little reward for myself for my not eating cheese. I found a tasty little treat called Pocky. It's a little chocolate covered wafer. It's scrumptious, and low in calories for a treat! :)
I'm feeling great these days! Carrie and I did T-Tapp again today, and we decided to order a bundle and share. It will be great! I'm really excited too!
Rachelle (aka Boss Lady) was actually down at Curves when I went in for my workout tonight. It was really nice to see her. She's been a big support of my weight loss, and my friend LeeAnn. She is always so excited to see us, and to see the progress we are making. She is phenomenal, and spoils us rotten at our Curves.
Now, I'm going to go and take a bath to relax my body for some great sleep!

Progress Report

So, last night was ok. I didn't indulge in cheese, and this morning I am very grateful that I didn't. I did my measurements at Curves today, and here are the results!



1. Bust-March was 45.25", April was 46.50" (I really didn't want to gain there...)
2.Waist- March was 39.50" April was the same
3. Abs- March was 47.75", April was 46.75" (w00t!)
4. Hips- March was 52.0", April was 51.75" (w00t!)
5. Thighs- March was 63.50, April was 59.0 (WOOT!)
6. Arms- March was 34.0" April was the same
7. Weight- March was 216lbs, April was 213 lbs! (WOOT!)
8. Body Fat% - March was 42.3%, April was 41.5% (w00t!)
9. BMI - March was 39.50, April was 38.95

To sum everything up, I lost 3 lbs, 4.5 inches, and 2.97 of those lbs, were fat! I lost 12 sticks of butter off of my body! I am elated this morning! I'm glad I am making good decisions! I need to keep them up so that I can continue to track it, and have me be a little smaller each month! :)

The first thing my hubby did when I showed him was take me into a big hug and said "I love you so much! I'm glad you are happy with the new habits you are forming. Keep it up sweetie! I'm so proud of you." I am so lucky to have him and his wonderful support. He came home from a friends last night to help me so I didn't eat cheese. I know it sounds stupid, but it really did help me! I can't imagine being married to a better man!

HELP HELP HELP!!!!!!!!!!

It's only been 3 days, and I'm craving cheese! I know that part of it is emotional at the moment. I have had a little bit of a lonely night, and so I am wanting to self medicate with cheese. That is why I am blogging instead of running to the kitchen! I keep tinkering with my blog for the same reason! I'm trying to distract myslef so that I don't go and loose all of my hard work in 3 days! There are addictive chemicals in cheese, which is why I am doing my best to go without it. It's just so hard! I didn't really realize how many foods that I love to eat contain cheese, or a cheese product in it! I'm going to have to start doing Dance Dance Revolution every time I'm getting a craving at home or something, or I'm not going to make it past a week!
Am I crazy to be doing this?

Happy Easter!

So, today is Easter! I love Easter, and what the holiday is really all about. I know I couldn't be on this journey without the constant support and help of my Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for Him, and everything he has, and continues to do for me. One of my most memorable Easters would have been 4 years ago, when I had to give a talk in church about the Crucifixion. I couldn't speak on what happened in Gethsemane, and I couldn't speak on the resurrection. It was truly a tough talk for me. I learned a lot of things that I didn't previously understand, and it made me all the more grateful for the sacrifice he gave me.
It's also a time where I get to see family, which is why I didn't blog yesterday! I did pretty well, all things considered. No cheese still, we had Chinese for dinner, and I didn't gorge myself on it. Although, my cousin made these wonderful Red Velvet Chocolate Cake Balls, (visit http://bakerella.com/ for the recipe) and I did have a couple of those, because they were absolutely divine. I didn't really get a workout in, but I made sure I was moving, and I played with my little cousin, lifting him for a workout! :) Monday will be better. Now It's off to my parent's for a great Easter Dinner!
Again, Happy Easter!

How did my first day without cheese go?

It went well! I hardly missed it to be honest! I know that won't always be my tune, but I'm not having dreams of dancing mozzarella sticks yet! :) I ate really well, still got plenty of calcium, and I have more energy! I got my workout in this morning, had some friends stop by, helped my mom with a project, and went and worked 8 hours! My workout was really great actually. I burned 557 calories again, and I feel really great about it! I'm not sore, I don't ache, and I've had plenty of water to boot! I'm having a great day, and I love that I'm beginning to love my new lifestyle! I don't like the fact that there isn't as much flexibility, but I still love it! I will get used to being on a schedule where I don't normally sleep past 8. I love my sleep! :)
Speaking of sleep, I should probably go get some since I open at work in the morning! Night everyone!

What does my husband think?

I've had this question the last couple of days since I started doing this. Well, I decided I was going to ask him this last night as we were lying in bed, and I was winding down to go to sleep. So, his answer to me was, "Honey, I want you to be happy and healthy. If this is what you feel you need to do to accomplish that, then go for it. I love you, and want to keep you forever." I think that's a pretty great answer!I seriously am a lucky woman. My husband has been supportive of all of my decisions, and I wouldn't trade him for anyone.