The Cox Family

Weigh In #1

2010-02-10T16:40:00.000-08:00

Week 1 is now in the books. Today I weighed in at 236. That is 10 pounds down 36 more to go for goal #1. I must say this weigh in was what I needed. I had a rough day yesterday and was feeling pretty down because I just didn't feel like I had made a whole lot of progress. I knew I had made some because my watch and rings are loose now but I just wanted more. I guess that's a good thing; wanting more because that will keep me motivated.
The week went pretty well. Superbowl sucked though. I knew I was going to fudge a little bit but I felt so guilty about it. It's so funny because I didn't even fudge as much as Curtis did and he lost has much as I did. I was so mad. He had a couple of drinks and a dessert and all I had was some extra carne asada and a couple chips. I wish I could remain in denial that guys lose weight MUCH faster than women!

Like I said in my last blog the fist 3 days were by far the hardest. I was grouchy, moody and hungry. Well after those 3 days I got to add fruit and vegetables back to the plate. I've always been a vegetable girl but I don't think I was ever so excited to be eating broccoli. I have been working out everyday on my Wii Fit to The Biggest Loser Game and I am loving it. I think if you have the Wii Fit you need to have this game. It is AWESOME! It is so funny because I was trying to workout while Megan was eating breakfast but that only worked for a couple days. She realized that I wasn't paying attention to her she dumped her full cereal bowl all over her. So, I tried to workout while she was playing but she felt the need to stand on the balance board with me or try and do the exercises with me but while standing right on top of me. So, now I wait until her nap time. It makes for a much safer workout. What I need to start doing is working walking in the morning and then working out in the afternoon. I'm just such a baby and don't want to walk in the cold especially with Megan. But I need to get over that and just do it. So you guys need to hold me to it.
I just want to thank everyone for the support, it means so much to me!

Operation Weight Loss

2010-02-04T14:46:00.000-08:00

I've been going back and forth about weither or not I want to blog about my weightloss journey and I came to the conculsion that the more people I am to be accoutable to the better. I am excited and nervous at the same time. It's so hard for me because I do not have strong will power. I told Curtis that this is the time that I wish I was working so I wouldn't be home all day and be close to the refrigerator. I wish we could get rid of all the snacks in the house but with a 1 1/2 old in the house that needs the extra calories that is out of the question.
So, on Tuesday February 2 I started my high protein diet and once a week I go to A Doctor's Weightloss Clinic (it was a fraction of the cost that Lindora wanted to charge) where I recieve my B12 shot and weigh-in. I signed up for 8 weeks and I will see where I am after that. I am very fortunate that I have a good support team already in place. Curtis and his mom are joining me on the diet.
On Tuesday I weighed in at 246.3. This is very hard for me to admit to myself let alone anyone who will be reading this. But that is reality. My goal is to be at 200 in that 8 weeks. But my overall goal is to get down to 160. So for those of you who are trying to do the math in your head that makes my weighloss goal 46.3 pounds in 8 weeks and an overall weighloss goal of 86 pounds. I am also working out using the Biggest Loser Wii game and walking.
Days 1-3:
Day 1 went pretty good. I wasn't too hungry, I just didn't have a whole lot of energy. Day 2 was okay. I noticed after I worked out in the afternoon I was light headed and felt sick to my stomach. But, after laying down for 10 minutes I was feeling much better. But let me tell you the caffenie headache kicked in that night and I was pretty hungry and grouchy. For the first time in a long time I went to bed when Megan did. So today is day 3 and it is going much much better. I woke-up with more energy and actually started out my day with my workout. I think I will be doing my workout in the mornings from now on. I've been able to keep my energy all day instead of petering out about this time. I think I'm going to go take Megan for a walk to the park.
Until next time.

Disneyland

2009-03-02T13:06:00.000-08:00

We took Megan to Disneyland for the first time on Saturday. It was my middle nephew Julian's 8th Birthday. We had such a good time. Megan especially. She loved Pirates of the Caribbean. She was waving at all the pirates and the drops didn't bother her at all. It wasn't too busy and we were able to get on all of the rides farely quickly. Her Uncle bought her, her first pin trading set. We had fun trading pins throughout the day. We didn't get to see to many of the characters though so it's a good thing that we get to go back once more.

2008-11-05T14:35:00.001-08:00

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Pumpkins

2008-10-21T16:22:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it's almost Halloween. We took Megan to the pumpkin patch this last weekend. The whole family went. Even though she doesn't get it I think she had fun. She loves watching her cousins. Stay tuned for Halloween pictures to follow.

Rolling Over

2008-10-07T20:06:00.000-07:00

About 2 weeks ago Megan started rolling over. She can go from her tummy to back and back to her tummy again. She loves it. She rolls on her side so she can see what we're doing or what is on tv.

We went for her 4 month check-up yesterday and she weighs 12.8 pounds and is 25 inches long. When they get weighed you have to strip them down to nothing... well, when I picked her up off the scale she peed all over me. The nurse just laughed. The doctor said everything looks great and we can start giving her cereal mixed with formula and feeding her with a spoon. She also got shots, you never would have known though. She cried with the needle went in but as soon as I picked her up she stooped and when we were out making her next appointment she was laughing with the nurses. What a little trooper.

Poor Megan

2008-09-10T21:18:00.000-07:00

So I am going to tell on myself a little - not that I did anything wrong but it's just funny. Well every mom knows how hard it is to have a baby and try and go to the bathroom. Sometimes you just have to take them with you and lay them on the rug. Well we had just come in from getting the mail and Megan was awake so I took off the front carrier and laid her down.... well by the time I was done this was my poor kid....

Beach

2008-09-10T21:04:00.000-07:00

I know it's been a while since I updated last and I apologize for that.

Megan, Curtis and I had a blast at the beach. I know Curtis' wished he could have been down there the whole week with us but was busy with Range Master School. He had so much fun during his class.

Megan absolutely loved the beach. It kind of spoiled her in a way though. I'll tell you more about that later. She loved being in her stroller, the front carrier and even the crazy tent I bought for her. Because we took my 2 older nephews with us I think Megan thought she had 2 older brothers all of a sudden and when we got home I know she was bored with just me.

The weather was great and the waves were perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better week.

Poor Megan though because we went on the pier a couple of times had to be bundled up. She was a trooper though.

As for her being spoiled well it kind of bit me in the butt because I didn't even think about it and she wasn't in her car seat for a whole week and she was used to going to sleep in the front carrier. Let's just say it took all of last week to get her back into the swing of things.

Mom

2008-08-18T16:48:00.000-07:00

I often find myself late at night sitting on the couch looking at Megan and crying. I start to think about my mom and how much I miss her. I think about everything she is missing. I know she is looking down on us and I truly believe that she is Megan's guardian angel. But that doesn't always help. I just want to talk to her one more time. I want her to hold Megan and teach her things that I can't. I am MAD! August 11th it was 4 years since she left us. Everyday I think it's going to get easier but I think it's only gotten harder. Not a day goes by that I don't think about her or talk to her. I can hear her laugh and say "see I told you it would work out"when I panic over something stupid.

As next week approaches and we head for the beach I am saddened because this is the first time I will stay at the beach without her.

If you smoke or know of someone that does, please tell them to stop, it's not too late. One more day is another day that someone else might not have.

Coolest Thing

2008-08-12T23:14:00.000-07:00

With having a 2 month old who is not supposed to be in the sun and here we are going to the beach for a week I had to buy something for her to "hang out" in. Well after searching and searching I finally decided to go with this Pea Pod even after I read all the complaints about it. Well let me tell you, this is the coolest thing ever if you have a little one and go to the beach or camping often. This is a little tent just for your little one. It has a blow up mattress and zips up and folds up easily. People must not have read the directions because this thing was a piece of cake. Hey if I can fold this thing up anyone can, and I can't fold up the sun shade half the time. I just had to share. :)

The life of a 2 month old.

2008-08-04T18:33:00.000-07:00

We are so blessed to have so many friends and family. But the problem is that everyone is so spread out and so I thought this way I could keep everyone updated and they can read it and follow us as often as I post.

Well Megan is now 2 months old. She is such a good baby. She is sleeping through the night. She has just discovered she has feet. She looks at them and gets a funny look on her face as if she's asking herself where did these things come from. She loves to kick anything her little foot touches. I'm just glad she hasn't kicked me in the face form kissing her feet, well at least not yet anyways.
Curtis is back to work now but is not patrolling the streets anymore. He has been selected to be a Defense Tactics Instructor at the Academy. He had to go through a 2 week school and man did they beat up on him but he loved every minute of it. He works Monday-Friday with every other Friday off, 6am - 3pm. We couldn't have asked for a better schedule.
I am getting to fulfill one of my dreams of being a stay-at-home mom. Megan and I are having so much fun together.
We are actually going to go to the beach for a week. My dad rented a beach house the last week in August and I can't wait.