A Little Behind

Well I didn't update yesterday, even though I did weigh in. I went up 1 lb. I knew that had to just be a normal fluctuation, but it was really frustrating. I went back down this morning. I have stayed on my diet and will keep on trucking as long as it is working.

Tonight my family is having a fish fry. This actually isn't tempting to me at all since I don't like fish. Instead, midday I picked up a salad from one of my favorite lunch joints and am going to have that while everyone else eats fried fish (yuck!).

Halloween Challenge Weigh-ins
Week 1 Loss - 3.4
(8.30.2012) - 204.0 (Agh!)
(8.31.2012) - 202.2
Week 2 loss - 0.8 (so far)

Goal#1 - (10.31.2012) - 181.4
Total Loss - 4.2     To Go - 20.8

Week 1 Weigh In

After 1 week of very hard work I have managed to lose 3.4 lbs. I am really proud of what I have accomplished this week and motivated to continue. I have noticed that my weight loss has slowed down in the last couple days. The only thing I have changed is my exercise routine. I know that I have liked the 30DS, but it makes my muscles sore and I don't do my usual cardio because I am sore. I am going to not do the 30DS everyday. Instead I will go back to my cardio routine and mix in the 30DS on occasion for some strength training. Or maybe I will just do my strength training at the gym and put off the 30 DS until I am further in this journey.

I did do the 30DS yesterday and ate well. I would have hoped to lose more than .2 lbs. I am going to do well today and hopefully it will show tomorrow.


Halloween Challenge Weigh-ins
(8.22.2012) - 206.4
(8.23.2012) - 205.6
(8.27.2012) - 203.8
(8.28.2012) - 203.2
(8.29.2012) - 203.0
Week #1 Loss - 3.4

Goal#1 - (10.31.2012) - 181.4
Lost - 3.4     To Go - 21.6
9 weeks left

Tomorrow is my one week weigh in and I am hoping for a good number. I wish this process could go a little faster, but I guess the length really forms habits and changes your lifestyle. I am a little sore this morning from the 30DS that I started yesterday. I will do that again today and I might do some other exercise too. I would love to swim, but I will have to check if the pool needs cleaned or not first. I would love if there was a big large lap pool close that I could use. The ones I know of aren't close and you have to pay to use them. Neither of those things sounds appealing to me when there is a pool in my backyard - its just a little small.

My neck has been sore recently, and I woke up this morning with it sore again. I will do some stretching today to see if I can loosen it up. I have tried changing my pillows, but I can't seem to find one that works.

I have started using the 3 Fat Chicks forum a little more recently. It is nice to have some people to bounce ideas off of and gain additional support. I also got an email penpal yesterday. We will see how well it works out.

Now for today's weigh in...

Halloween Challenge Weigh-ins
(8.22.2012) - 206.4
(8.23.2012) - 205.6
(8.27.2012) - 203.8
(8.28.2012) - 203.2

Goal #1 - (10.31.2012) - 181.4
Lost - 3.2     To Go - 21.8
9 weeks & 1 day left

Where Are All The Cookies Coming From?

When I made my way to the kitchen this morning, I noticed a large tupperware of chocolate chip cookies. I thought my sister only made one or two cookies last night but she made a whole batch! Throughout the day I have gone, opened the container, and smelled their perfectly cooked sweet goodness - but I have not had one. I managed to do well on my diet all day today. I don't know if I have outlined my diet before but I tend to eat all the fruits and veggies I want, some greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or shredded cheese, and some lean protein each day. I am trying to limit the processed foods I eat. I do not let myself get very hungry. I also am currently trying to avoid starchy veggies (like potatoes) and carbs (pasta and bread, mainly). I do eat some granola with my yogurt. I do plan on adding those back into my diet in moderation, but not for the first couple months - maybe in November. Anyway, back to the day - in addition to eating well, I started the 30 Day Shred today. I will try to add this to my workout routine for the next month. It is only a 20 min workout so it can be done everyday, but I also feel like I may need a little more than that, so I will continue to do cardio at the gym. I also plan on starting some weight training, but one step at a time. I am not ready to commit to that much just yet. After my roommate got home (I live with my sister and one of her friends) I notice ANOTHER tupperware of cookies in the kitchen, white chocolate macadamia nut. It is like the cookies are multiplying. My sister had plans for after work, but when she got home she asked if I wanted to go for a walk. We went around our neighborhood and the one across the street. Map My Run says that we went about 1.7 mi. When we got home we sat down to watch some TV and she sat down next to me with 2 cookies and about a quarter gallon of milk. I feel like the cookies are haunting me. I remained strong and had a successful day. Hopefully tomorrow will prove to be just as successful.

:P

"People say that losing weight is no walk in the park. When I hear that I think, 'Yeah, that's the problem.'" - Chris Adams

Vacation Loss

I guess I did pretty well on vacation. I lost 1.8 lbs since my last weigh in and that includes the day that I went a little crazy and stuck my foot off the wagon. I need to remember to keep all hands and feet within the wagon while on the diet so as to not fall off.

Today, along with my diet I am going to start the 30 Day Shred. I may also head to the gym for a cardio workout, but I'm not really sure. I should be sore tomorrow because the 30 Day Shred is a pretty tough video.

Halloween Challenge Weigh-ins
(8.22.2012) - 206.4
(8.23.2012) - 205.6
(8.27.2012) - 203.8

Goal #1 - (10.31.2012) - 181.4
Lost - 2.6     To Go - 22.4
9 weeks & 2 days left

:P

Tomorrow's victory is today's practice. - Chris Bradford

Temptation In The Air

I am doing great and feeling great on my diet. I really want to see the '2' at the front of my weight to go away and never come back. I hate when people, who know what you are trying to do, knowingly do something that could sabotage your progress and goals. My sister tonight made cookies. Warm cookies cooking in the oven and filling the whole house (which I live in too) with the delicious smell. I definitely want one. I normally would eat one. I don't.

She too is trying to lose weight, but she isn't actually losing. I don't understand how she can make cookies when she knows how hard I am trying, but then I realize that her eating cookies in her own house has nothing to do with me. She can do whatever she wants. That being said, while she doesn't have to think about about, I wish she would. Maybe ask me before she cooks them if it will bother me. Not that I want her to have to ask permission to do things in her own house - I really don't. I just want her to think about me. I have been feeling recently that she hasn't gotten me as well as she used to and that she doesn't care as much about having an actively close relationship. I know that is likely just my perception, but I guess the cookies got me thinking about it. Venting done. Still glad I didn't eat a cookie.

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Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.  - Unknown

Wonderful Weekend

I had just a wonderful weekend beach adventure with my mother, aunt, and sister. I managed to behave myself the entire time with one exception. At most places I was able to order a salad of some sort with some blackened grilled chicken on top. I had a wrap at one place that I just ate the inside and not the wrap portion. It was exquisite. I had some of the best food on that trip. I also remained strong and didn't snack any of the couple times that the others indulged. The only meal that I wish could have gone a little lighter was a delicious ravioli dinner at a fancy Italian place. I wanted to order a salad, but they didn't have any dressing that I liked, so that was no longer an option. My next preference was to order a chicken dish and veggies but no pasta. Again, nothing that I liked. Alas, I caved and ordered a delectable ravioli dish and I quite enjoyed it.

When I left, I weighed myself earlier in the morning than I normally would and it was after a high sodium day. I was 207-something. I had to sneak a peek when I got home to see how I am doing. It was the evening (so I should be higher than my morning weigh ins) and I had recently had a soda. I was only 206. I am looking forward to my weigh in tomorrow morning. I hope I can keep up this diet with the current ease that the vacation had. I loved what I was eating, I wasn't hungry, and it, for the most part, didn't feel difficult.

Feelin' good. :)

:P

If you wish to grow thinner, diminish your dinner. - H.S. Leigh

Good Mornin - Blah Day

I started out the day well. I cut a bunch of watermelon and planned a great repeat of yesterday. I job searched and found a number of great opportunities to apply to. I even relaxed a little by watching a movie. I let the day slip away from me by eating too many crackers (with too much sodium), had a bowl of yummy chili when I wasn't hungry, and topped it all off with a couple spoons of peanut butter. I don't know why I let myself sabotage the day like this. After I realized that I was only hurting myself, I decided to not make the day any worse. I did a tiny workout at night to feel a little better. I guess we will see in the morning how it really affected the scale. I will have to stay on plan over the weekend. Yay for beach trip!!!

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Stumbling is not falling. ~ Portuguese Proverb

Good Mornin! Good Mornin!

I saw Singing in the Rain last night on the big screen and keep hearing the wonderful chorus of songs in my head. That is always a good way to start the morning. Another good way is to see a smaller number on the scale than the day before. I lost 0.8 lbs. For a single day, I would say that is pretty good work. Today will be a little harder, so I will have to make sure to stay on track food wise. I don't have a car today (mine is at the shop getting painted) so I can't go to the gym. Instead I am going to try The 30 Day Shred. Today isn't going to be nearly as hard as this weekend. I am going on a girls weekend beach trip with my mom, aunt, and sister. I am very excited, but I will have to find some way to workout and watch what I eat closely. I will see if the hotel has a gym or maybe do laps in the pool. I also need to try to plan to take fruit with me. I also need to cut my watermelon today - that would make a good snack for today.

Halloween Challenge Weigh-ins
(8.22.2012) - 206.4
(8.23.2012) - 205.6

Goal #1 - (10.31.2012) - 181.4

Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.  - a friend's Facebook page

End of Day 1

I did well today. I stayed on plan with my food and went to the gym. I managed to run just over three laps straight without walking. That is by far the most I have been able to run in a long time. I started walking at the first turn on the 4th lap. I am kicking myself now because while my brain told me I was too tired, my lungs and legs were fine. I hate the mental part of working out. I need to learn to push myself harder. I did the bike after that. A girl got on the bike next to mine at the same time. After 10 minutes she stopped and I had gone a mile further than her. I know, I know. I shouldn't compare myself to someone else or judge people at the gym but I was proud and I worked a little harder for the rest of that workout. And I am a very nice person, but let's be honest - I judge people at the gym just like everyone else. Sorry, Planet Fitness.

My roommate today showed me her 'fat picture.' She has lost 50 lbs. I don't have any of those because I am at (about 5 lbs less than) m highest weight. I can't let this continue. I must lose the weight now. We shall see tomorrow how today paid off. Just got to put one foot in front of the other and do this all again tomorrow.

Every Damn Day. Just Do It.  - Nike shirt I saw at the gym today

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Surprising Morning

As promised, I weighed in when I got up this morning. To my surprise and delight the scale said 206.4 - about a pound and a half lower than I have been hovering as of late. I have been trying to make a lifestyle change so maybe some of it is working. I'll continue to update you with my progress each day. I am going to stick with my goal of 25 lbs by Halloween (10 weeks), which makes my goal weight on that spooky day 181.4 lbs. That sounds super crazy to me right now, but I know its not impossible. Secretly I will be hoping to reach 180 or 179.8, but that will not be the official goal. I am going to have to find an awesome Halloween costume to show off my hard work and reward myself with some frivolity. The plan for today is to only eat fruits and veggies in any quantity I desire, workout (either at the gym or to a Jillian DVD), finish organizing my room/closet, and hopefully look for some jobs in the process.

(8.22.2012) 206.4

Goal #1 - 10.31.2012 - 181.4

:P

Just Keep Swimming...

Since my last post I have done a lot in my life I have graduated with my Masters degree and moved back to Florida. Unfortunately, all of my weight has moved back with me and I am still hovering around the same numbers that I was in March. I am taking another go at it. Tomorrow is ten weeks to Halloween. That seems prime timing to make a goal and plenty of time to achieve it. I am going all in and setting a steep goal. I would like to lose 25 lbs in 10 weeks. I'll weigh in tomorrow morning to see what the actual numbers are. Also, I am going to try to update here frequently. It is nice to have a record and motivating too. I know I have a long  way to go and I don't really have a number in mind for where I want to end. I really just want to be healthy and happy in my body. It would be nice to fit into some jeans from high school. That should be somewhere around the 150's. Today I reorganized my closet and cleaned out my closet from my parents house. I have a lot of clothes from smaller times that I can not fit into but would love to wear again. I kept a lot of them as motivation. I am ready to do this and I can't wait to see some results. Until tomorrow...

Do the thing that you don't think you can do. ~Eleanor Roosevelt via Stacy London