Really doin' this

I may not have come back that day to post about food, but I've gotten on track. Saturday, was spent in the city with my family. I probably went a little over on calories for dinner, but I did perfect the rest of the day and walked about 8 mi. Today, I ran 4 mi (52min), and stayed on diet in the afternoon. I had a bit too many kisses this morning, but those are the last I will have until Halloween. I am very serious. I stocked the fridge with fruits, veggies, a roasted chicken, and all sorts of healthy food. I am also going to try to take my lunch all week - to make up for the grocery bill. I already have lunch and breakfast packed for tomorrow. I'll create another post after this for weigh-ins. I scheduled my first crossfit class for tomorrow after work. Eek! I hope I survive!

Another Halloween Challenge

Last time I challenged myself leading up to Halloween it worked quite well. I am going to do it again.

In the next 5 weeks, I hope to lose 15 lbs - but let's be honest I would be super happy with 10. I am going to push myself to change my life with a better diet and lots of added exercise. I also am signed up for a 10k in October, so I have no choice. I must get more physically fit. I will run 3-4 times each week, to build myself up to the 6 mi. Also, I signed up for a month of cross fit - so I will be doing that 3 times a week as well. I need to figure out my diet. Planning is going to be key, but sticking to the plan will be crucial. I need to arm myself with the food to succeed. I'll come back with a plan for that later tonight. My first official weigh in will be tomorrow morning. I am currently a 12, but would love to be a size 10 for Halloween. I will certainly make a new goal when this one ends. I am signed up for a half marathon in February and it will be much easier to run if I am significantly lighter.

Yay for recommitment. I'll be back with a plan for food for the next 5 weeks.

:P

Goin' Down!

(03.24.13) - 173.2
(03.25.13) - 172.6
(03.26.13) - 171.2
(03.27.13) - 172.8
(03.28.13) - 170.8
(03.29.13) - 172.0
(03.30.13) - 171.0
Week loss - 2.2

(03.31.13) -

2013 Day 1

This year is going to be an adventure. I am moving to NY in 3 days to start a new job and embark on the next portion of my life. It's hard to believe that it is coming so quickly. I am almost done packing, but I will spend tomorrow putting all the finishing touches on it. Then we pack my car on Thursday. I am excited and anxious at the same time. I am definitely nervous about the money. I know that I can make friends, but I need to push myself to get out there more and participate.

General Weigh in Post

(02.21.13) - 176.8
(02.22.13) - 176.0
(02.23.13) - 175.0
(02.24.13) - 173.8
(02.25.13) - 175
(02.26.13) - 174.8
(02.27.13) - 173.8


(2.28.13) - 173.6
(3.01.13) - 173.4
(3.02.13) - 172.8

(3.17.13) - TOM

The Last Weigh-in of 2012

(12.23) - 177.6

A New Low

Super excited to wake up and weigh in this morning. I have been doing great recently, so I knew it would be good. I need to get my scale a new battery. It keeps reading 'lo' but if you jump on at the right time it will tell you your weight and then switch to reading 'lo' again. I did this 3 times this morning to check that the reading was right. I am down to 178.8!! YAY!

Off the Wagon and Back On

The past couple weeks have been a whirl-wind. I was offered and accepted a new job and then flew across the country to NY to find an apartment for my big move in Jan. I have managed to gain only about 2lbs. I am going to get back on track so that I can look great for the holidays. My next goal will be for Jan 2nd - the day of my big move. With 3.5 weeks, hoping to lose 1.6 each week, my goal will be to lose 5.6 lbs. Any more would be a bonus. That would put me at 177.4.

(12.8.12) - 183.0
(12.9.12) - 182.4
(12.12.12) - 183.2 TOM
(12.15.12) - 181.8
(12.19.12) - 180.6

Turkey Challenge Week 3

(11.15.12) - 181.4
(11.16.12) - 180.8
(11.17.12) - 181.4
(11.19.12) - 180.8
(11.20.12) - 180.8
Week 3 Loss - 1.2

Thanksgiving Weight - 180.0
Total Challenge Loss - 5.8

Only .2 away from my Thanksgiving goal. Pretty happy with that, Although today I am up to 181.8 two days after thanksgiving. Just got to get back on plan and start working out again. I'll be in the 170s in no time.

Turkey Challenge Week 2

Did great during week 1! Now only 2.4 to go to meet goal. Let's see how low I can get! Just gotta keep on rockin' it!

I've had a crazy week of job interviews, so I haven't been weighing in consistently... Time to get back on track.

(11.13.12) - 182.2
(11.14.12) - 182.0 TOM
Week 2 Loss - 0.2

Turkey Challenge Week 1

(11.1.12) - 185.2
(11.2.12) - 184.8
(11.3.12) - 183.6
(11.4.12) - 183.8
(11.5.12) - 182.8
(11.6.12) - 183.2
(11.7.12) - 182.2
Week 1 loss - 3.6

20.6 lbs in 10 weeks

I am super happy about how much weight I have lost in the last 10 weeks, but I may be even more excited about having stayed consistently on my diet for 10 weeks. Every dieter knows that it is easy to start, but more challenging to stick with it. I feel that at this point it has become a habit and even possibly the start of a lifestyle change. I tried on some new suits yesterday (I have a bunch of job interviews) and I was very happy with the body that I am beginning to see in the mirror. I also weight in each morning in just a bra and undies. I'm starting to not fear the mirror. I even saw a picture taken of me a couple days ago that I don't hate. Normally, I only like ones that are beauty shots, but this is a full body pic. I couldn't be more excited about how far I have come and the prospects of how far I can go.

I guess it is time to start a new challenge and set a new goal. Thanksgiving is 3 weeks from tomorrow. I want  to be in the 170's buy then, so my goal is 179.8 on Thanksgiving day for a total of 6 lbs in 3 weeks. My average weekly loss isn't that high, so I will have to step up my game to reach this goal. I will be happy if I get anywhere close.

Final Week Weigh-In's

This is the last week of my Halloween Challenge. I have changed my goal from the original once already, but since I have surpassed that I am going to change it again. I am hoping to reach 20 lbs lost in 10 weeks. That would be another 1.4 this week and put me at 186.4.

(10.25.12) -187.0
(10.29.12) - 186.4
(10.30.12) - 187.0
(10.31.12) - 185.8
Week 10 loss - 2.0
Total Loss - 20.6

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

I'm not really sure how I feel about what is going on in the job search now. I guess resigned is the best way to describe it. Tomorrow I will accept the job offer I have received and set a starting date of Dec 3rd. I have an interview on Nov 8th & 9th and hopefully will get one for Nov 12th as well. I am very excited about those two job opportunities, but it is also good to have this one as a back up. Best case scenario  I find out that I got the graduate program job and I will start in either Dec or Jan. Worst case scenario, I will not get either of the Siemens jobs and I will move down south and have a well paying job while I look for something more suited to my future goals. That's not a terrible position to be in. I will just have to wait out November and see where my life takes me.

Conflicted

It is the middle of the night and I am lying in bed crying. I don't want to take this job. The thought of running out of time and being forced to take this job terrifies me. Why did I even apply for it?  Why did I call back and take the interview after purposefully missing the call to set up the interview twice? Didn't I know from the beginning that I don't want this job? I don't think it is the right job and it feels like giving up, moving backwards, and short changing myself. Am I really not confident that I can get a good job that is at least a start towards my goals? How can I doubt myself this much? I feel like it would be dumb to turn down a job offer without a back up, but it also seems dumb to accept a job when the thought of it has made me cry at least twice in the last 36 hours. I am just so conflicted. I know what I want. Why shouldn't I fight to let myself have that? Isn't it worth the risk? What if I don't get it? Now all I feel is anxious and sad.

Weeks 9 Weigh-In's

(10.18.12) - *mid-day weigh* 191.0
(10.19.12) - 190.6
(10.20.12) - 189.2
(10.21.12) - *mid-day weigh* 187.8
(10.22.12) - 188.6
(10.23.12) - 187.6
(10.24.12) - 187.8
Week 9 loss - 4.6
Total loss so far - 18.6

First 8 Weeks Weight Loss Summary

Week 1 loss - 3.4
Week 2 loss - 1.4
Week 3 loss - 1.6
Week 4 loss - 2.8
Week 5 loss - 1.4
Week 6 loss - 1.2
Week 7 loss - 0.0
Week 8 loss - 2.2
Average Weekly loss - 1.75

Since I am not on track to meet my original goal and that goal is now unattainable in the given time, I am going to set a new goal. Using that average weekly loss, it is reasonable to try to lose 3.2 lbs in the next two weeks. That will also be challenging. That would put me at 189.8 on Halloween. That would also mean a loss of over 17 lbs in 10 weeks which is very respectable.

I won't be able to check in for the next two days because I am heading south for an interview. I'll stay on my diet, but exercise is unlikely.

Hey, Scale! Follow My Lead.

I have been back on track with my diet and exercise since Monday, but the scale seems to be ignoring that fact. I have crept up almost half a pound, but that has to be because I am expecting Aunt Flo to arrive in a day or two. I know that I always gain weight right before TOM, but it is frustrating because I don't want to wait for the delayed satisfaction. I really just want to see some results NOW. I guess I will have to be patient and hope to see the beginnings of a whoosh by Sunday or Monday... fingers crossed.

Week 8 Weigh In's

First 7 weeks loss - 11.8
(10.11.12) - 194.8
(10.13.12) - 195.0
(10.14.12) - 194.0 (no longer obese BMI!)
(10.15.12) - 194.2 (TOM)
(10.16.12) - 193.4
(10.17.12) - 192.4
Week 8 loss - 2.2

Week 6 & 7 Weigh In's

First 5 weeks loss - 10.6
(9.27.2012) - 195.8
(9.29.2012) - 194.6
(10.1.2012) - 194.6
Week 6 loss - 1.2

(10.5.2012) - 194.6  - Went to Gainesville and ate like crap. Just happy that I didn't gain
(10.8.2012) - 195.2
(10.9.2012) - 194.6
(10.10.2012) - 194.6
Week 7 loss - 0.0 - At least I didn't gain. I have really only been back on the horse for 1 day.