WW Update- Week 4 Weigh-In

Well, this week was difficult for both Jason and I. I gained one pound and Jason gained 2. We have some ideas of what we are going to do differently this week. It's a new week and a new opportunity to get back on track! :)

Diet

Ok, I'm struggling. I was doing so well on Weight Watchers, but all of the sudden this week I am starving!! I don't understand. Also, I have been keeping track of my points and it looks like I have gained weight this week. How? Now, I really don't understand. Jason says to not worry and think about my weight loss in the scheme of a month rather than a week. Do any of my friends have tips for a girl with the lowest amount of points given in a day?

WW Update- Week 3 Weigh In

This week was a little hard to stay on track due to illness, but I think Jason and I still did very well for the circumstances.

Total weight loss:

Kellie- 5 pounds!

Jason- 10 pounds!

Oh how I have missed California Rain

I know this may sound weird. Rain is rain anywhere, right? Well, that is not entirely true.

I love the sound that rain makes outside my window. It is so soothing to me. It has been awhile since I have been able to truly enjoy this sound. Living the last three years in OK, I have developed a new love for the rain we get here in Ca. You see, in OK rain can be met with the fear of ice, thunderstorms, or possibly tornado watches. I remember lying in bed in our house during the Spring wondering if I would ever be able to fall asleep to the sound of rain again. It is sad, I know, but rain always brought just a tiny bit of fear into my mind while we lived in the Midwest. Many Oklahomans thought I was crazy or paranoid, but I just couldn't shake the feeling. Maybe if we had stayed in OK I might have been able to fall asleep to rain eventually, but in the few short years we were there, the weather never became something familiar to me. Maybe I would have started looking at ice, thunderstorms and tornadoes the same way I look at earthquakes. Who knows? (By the way, many Oklahomans think I am crazy for thinking earthquakes are not that scary, but fun.)

All of this to say, I have enjoyed the rainy weather we have been having the past couple of days. I can once again fall asleep to the sound of rain outside my window. I haven't been feeling well the past couple of days and this rain is almost comforting. Funny, huh? I am glad to be home. :)

Happy Valentine's Day

Maddie's bear and Valentine's card from Daddy.

We had a wonderful Valentine's Day yesterday! I spent the day preparing for dinner. I made filet mignon in a red wine reduction and red velvet cupcakes for dessert. When Jason got home, we all took a trip to the mall to take Maddie to Build-A-Bear for her Valentine's gift. She came home with an adorable pink bear. Maddie loves it! Then Jason and I ate dinner and had a relaxing evening together.

WW Update- Week 2 Weigh-In

Good news! I lost another 2 pounds this week. Total weight-loss: 4 pounds!

Slideshow!

Hey everyone. The pictures are done. Here is a link for the slideshow. If you are interested in ordering some prints, let us know and we can send you a link.

Slideshow

WW Update- Week 1 Weigh In

Well, our first weigh-in was tonight. We both lost weight! I lost 2 pounds and Jason lost a whopping 9 pounds!! Jason is very excited and is looking forward to losing more as we continue. I am still on track and that is what I am focusing on. I just hope I have something more to show for it soon. :)

Family Photo Teaser

Last Saturday, we had family photo session at Vasona Park in Los Gatos, CA. We had so much fun. It was a very casual shoot. The photographer sent us these photos as a teaser. We should receive a slide show on Monday. Enjoy!

Our favorite

Photos taken by Ezra Gordon Photography.

Weight Watchers

Well, Jason and I started weight watchers today. We signed up last night online. We weighed in, took "before" photos, and got our daily allowance of points. Our points values are very different, so we will see how easy it is to eat together. Jason is allowed 21 more points than me per day. The nice thing about the new PointsPlus program is that many fruits and veggies are zero points, so that should help me feel satisfied while still staying on track. The best part?? I can still have Starbucks! Yay! :)

Anyway, I thought I would post this so our friends and family could help keep us accountable. :) We weigh in every Sunday, so I will post updates as we go. No pictures today as both Jason and I are too self-conscious to share our "before" photos, but hopefully in a few short months, we will be able to show you "after" pics!