I am super extra frustrated today. As I have mentioned MANY times before, I weigh myself on an almost daily basis. Two days ago, I was at 211.2. I weighed myself yesterday - and it was more. I weighed myself again today, and I am up to 214.6. I know that your weight fluctuates on a daily basis based on waterweight, sodium content, etc. However - this really makes me mad. I have put on over 3 lbs in just two days. I have not been eating bad - in fact I have been doing really well. I know I should be starting soon, so I am wondering if maybe my body is already retaining water. All I know is, I have to post my 2nd month results on Saturday morning. And something better give by then. I had one pound to lose with one week to go. Now my goal seems almost unattainable.
Guess we will just have to wait and see
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
What do I want more?
Well, we are just a few days away from my second weigh in!!! I can't wait to see the results. I weigh myself pretty much everyday - but I really want to make sure I meet my goals each and every month. Staying on track is going to be a lot easier if I am getting the results I want.
I have been doing well on my diet. I have not really deprived myself of anything. If I really want something I eat it. I don't pass on Pizza, or KFC for dinner at Mom's - I just eat more of the good stuff than the bad. Load up on the salad, not the bread sticks. Go for the green beans, and get a smaller piece of chicken. Get grilled instead of fried. Use fat free milk and cheese when cooking. Snacks? No more chips and dips - its fruit or veggies. AND I WATCH MY PORTIONS. I still drink between 80-100 ounces of water a day. I have not had a soft drink since August 1st. I did take a sip of a MT. Dew once, and it tasted like Sprite, and burned my throat. Not planning on doing that again. And if something is REALLY tempting, like a cookie, or a donut, I ask myself one question. What do I want more - the cookie, or my bikini body? Yep. I come up with the same answer you just did. BIKINI!
I have started to notice the weight loss. I have noticed I have more shape in my butt, hips and thighs, they are becoming more defined. My face is thinning out, and my belly is flatter than it used to be. No more muffin top for me. I have been able to wear two different pairs of jeans that I have not been able to put on in years. AND they are COZY! No welts or redmarks for this former fat kid. And - I have NO MORE "fat jeans" - those don't even fit anymore. :)
Last night was an eye opener. When I started this, I want to remind you, I weighed in at 230. Matt got on the scale last night in front of my. He only weighs 220. Really? I outweighed him by 10 pounds!!! Who actually weighs MORE than their boyfriend?!?! Fatty? Party of one? Right here. Wellllll - NOT ANYMORE!!! :)
I have stuck to my diet. The working out part has been harder - but as I noted in an earlier post, all that will change come November 1st. I also read somewhere that it takes 90 days to either make, or break, a habit. The eating right thing I already have down - but I now have another goal. If, in November, when I start working out all the time, I can stay on a routine for 90 days - I will know that I have made an ACTUAL lifestyle change. Kinda gives a new meaning to a New Years Resolution, HUH?
I am a happy girl. See you at the weigh in! :) :)
I have been doing well on my diet. I have not really deprived myself of anything. If I really want something I eat it. I don't pass on Pizza, or KFC for dinner at Mom's - I just eat more of the good stuff than the bad. Load up on the salad, not the bread sticks. Go for the green beans, and get a smaller piece of chicken. Get grilled instead of fried. Use fat free milk and cheese when cooking. Snacks? No more chips and dips - its fruit or veggies. AND I WATCH MY PORTIONS. I still drink between 80-100 ounces of water a day. I have not had a soft drink since August 1st. I did take a sip of a MT. Dew once, and it tasted like Sprite, and burned my throat. Not planning on doing that again. And if something is REALLY tempting, like a cookie, or a donut, I ask myself one question. What do I want more - the cookie, or my bikini body? Yep. I come up with the same answer you just did. BIKINI!
I have started to notice the weight loss. I have noticed I have more shape in my butt, hips and thighs, they are becoming more defined. My face is thinning out, and my belly is flatter than it used to be. No more muffin top for me. I have been able to wear two different pairs of jeans that I have not been able to put on in years. AND they are COZY! No welts or redmarks for this former fat kid. And - I have NO MORE "fat jeans" - those don't even fit anymore. :)
Last night was an eye opener. When I started this, I want to remind you, I weighed in at 230. Matt got on the scale last night in front of my. He only weighs 220. Really? I outweighed him by 10 pounds!!! Who actually weighs MORE than their boyfriend?!?! Fatty? Party of one? Right here. Wellllll - NOT ANYMORE!!! :)
I have stuck to my diet. The working out part has been harder - but as I noted in an earlier post, all that will change come November 1st. I also read somewhere that it takes 90 days to either make, or break, a habit. The eating right thing I already have down - but I now have another goal. If, in November, when I start working out all the time, I can stay on a routine for 90 days - I will know that I have made an ACTUAL lifestyle change. Kinda gives a new meaning to a New Years Resolution, HUH?
I am a happy girl. See you at the weigh in! :) :)
Monday, September 19, 2011
Busy Bee
I have changed my mind again. And maybe I am making excuses again, but here we go.
I am not going to force myself to work out - YET.
I am just too damn busy! Most days, I get up at 5:00am, and don't sit down for the first time until 9 or 10 at night. We are constantly on the go. With both kids in Soccer this year, most weeks we have soccer 6 out of 7 days. Madie has two practices, Nathan has one, they each have a game, sometimes, Madie has two games a week. Between being a soccer mom, and working, there is BARELY enough time to do the dishes, laundry, make dinner, feed and walk the dog, give the kids baths, etc. - before I fall into bed Exhausted at 12. I get 4 1/2 - 5 hours of sleep a night, and get up and do it all over again. And that's not healthy either.
I am still losing weight, which is a good thing. What I have been doing is keeping track of how many calories I burn doing everyday things - folding laundry, doing the dishes, cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping, etc. Myfitnesspal.com lets me keep track of EVERYTHING. Even sex. :) I already have my calorie count and fat count established for each day, so as long as I still eat healthy, and stay under my calorie goal for the day - I am doing fine, and I am right on track.
So here's the new plan - hold off on working out until Soccer season is OVER. Which will be in November. That way - I will have the extra time because we will be home instead of at the soccer fields every night. Plus, that will be the begininng of eating season, so it will be a good time to kick it up a notch. In the meantime - I will work out when I can. If I have a night when Matt's at work, and the kids are at Donna's, or if soccer is cancelled, I will pop it in and work it out. But I am not going to beat myself up for missing it anymore.
As for my progress so far -again, I am right where I want to be. And other people have really starting noticing. Matt tells me all the time that he notices in places that only him and I see. The other night, he went on for about 20 minutes about my ass. That was a really good feeling. I felt like a model or something. My coworkers have told me my face is thinner and my clothes are fitting better. I saw my mom on Saturday, and she told me I was getting my shape back - I was looking more like an hourglass than a pear. :) Talk about motiviation!!! :)
So, that's where I stand. I have 13 days until my next weigh-in and picture posting. And I only have 4 pounds to lose... :)
I am not going to force myself to work out - YET.
I am just too damn busy! Most days, I get up at 5:00am, and don't sit down for the first time until 9 or 10 at night. We are constantly on the go. With both kids in Soccer this year, most weeks we have soccer 6 out of 7 days. Madie has two practices, Nathan has one, they each have a game, sometimes, Madie has two games a week. Between being a soccer mom, and working, there is BARELY enough time to do the dishes, laundry, make dinner, feed and walk the dog, give the kids baths, etc. - before I fall into bed Exhausted at 12. I get 4 1/2 - 5 hours of sleep a night, and get up and do it all over again. And that's not healthy either.
I am still losing weight, which is a good thing. What I have been doing is keeping track of how many calories I burn doing everyday things - folding laundry, doing the dishes, cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping, etc. Myfitnesspal.com lets me keep track of EVERYTHING. Even sex. :) I already have my calorie count and fat count established for each day, so as long as I still eat healthy, and stay under my calorie goal for the day - I am doing fine, and I am right on track.
So here's the new plan - hold off on working out until Soccer season is OVER. Which will be in November. That way - I will have the extra time because we will be home instead of at the soccer fields every night. Plus, that will be the begininng of eating season, so it will be a good time to kick it up a notch. In the meantime - I will work out when I can. If I have a night when Matt's at work, and the kids are at Donna's, or if soccer is cancelled, I will pop it in and work it out. But I am not going to beat myself up for missing it anymore.
As for my progress so far -again, I am right where I want to be. And other people have really starting noticing. Matt tells me all the time that he notices in places that only him and I see. The other night, he went on for about 20 minutes about my ass. That was a really good feeling. I felt like a model or something. My coworkers have told me my face is thinner and my clothes are fitting better. I saw my mom on Saturday, and she told me I was getting my shape back - I was looking more like an hourglass than a pear. :) Talk about motiviation!!! :)
So, that's where I stand. I have 13 days until my next weigh-in and picture posting. And I only have 4 pounds to lose... :)
Monday, September 12, 2011
Ugh.
What a week it was. I don't think I have ever been as sick as I was last week. I had a horrible sinus infection. My face was swollen, the pressure in my head was causing ear aches, I was congested, had NO appetite, no energy, and no sleep. I felt a little better on Saturday, and I am getting better every day. I am still congested, and sneezing - but those are just my allergies. I called my Dr. today to see about getting put on a full time allergy medicine. I am over the sinus infections. I am over the runny/stuffy nose. I am over sneezing. But, I am feeling better.
Now last week, there was a workout on Monday - and that was it. I layed with a box of tissues in my chair the rest of the week. I am down to 214.8 after last week - but it's not always going to be like that. I really have to commit. I really have to start working out EVERY DAY. I really need to get into the routine of doing it every day. I told myself this before, but I guess I couldn't get it through my head. I deserve 30 minutes a day to try to make myself the person I want to be. I need to make sure I take that time EVERY DAY.
So - guess what I am doing when I get home from work... :0)
Now last week, there was a workout on Monday - and that was it. I layed with a box of tissues in my chair the rest of the week. I am down to 214.8 after last week - but it's not always going to be like that. I really have to commit. I really have to start working out EVERY DAY. I really need to get into the routine of doing it every day. I told myself this before, but I guess I couldn't get it through my head. I deserve 30 minutes a day to try to make myself the person I want to be. I need to make sure I take that time EVERY DAY.
So - guess what I am doing when I get home from work... :0)
Friday, September 9, 2011
Spec-freakin-tacular.
Okay - so here's where we're at this week... I am exhausted. I have been really sick this week. I felt it coming on a little on Sunday, Monday was the first day I felt REALLY bad, and by Wednesday, I was at the Drs. I have ANOTHER severe sinus infection. Super fun. My doctor told me if it happens again, I get to go through an endoscopy. Yay.
My whole face hurts, and the pressure in my head caused my first headache since I kicked my caffiene habbit. Not to mention, the pressure it's putting on my ears makes it feel like I have a double ear infection. My nasal spray is causing nose bleeds, and I have had NO appetite for anything. I literally ate 3 grapes, and a glass of water all day yesterday. I have been on antibiotics, steroids, sudafed, and tylenol. I was so wired from all the drugs, I got two hours of sleep on Wednesday. I took the day off Thursday, but was never able to get back to sleep. All day. Then I started. Aunt flo shows up at the MOST INOPORTUNE times!!!
I finally drugged myself to sleep last night, but that only lasted about 3 hours, until I woke up and wasn't able to breathe. I did have to come into work today. I have forced about 3/4 of a yogurt down my throat. I am working on it.... I did weigh myself this morning out of curiosity, and I had lost 3 lbs since Sunday. Wonder if there is any chance that will stay off once I get my appetite back...?
So that's why I have not posted in a few days. I'm sick. I'm not eating. I'm not drinking. I'm certainly not exercising. I'm boring. I will post again when I have something more interesting to say.
My whole face hurts, and the pressure in my head caused my first headache since I kicked my caffiene habbit. Not to mention, the pressure it's putting on my ears makes it feel like I have a double ear infection. My nasal spray is causing nose bleeds, and I have had NO appetite for anything. I literally ate 3 grapes, and a glass of water all day yesterday. I have been on antibiotics, steroids, sudafed, and tylenol. I was so wired from all the drugs, I got two hours of sleep on Wednesday. I took the day off Thursday, but was never able to get back to sleep. All day. Then I started. Aunt flo shows up at the MOST INOPORTUNE times!!!
I finally drugged myself to sleep last night, but that only lasted about 3 hours, until I woke up and wasn't able to breathe. I did have to come into work today. I have forced about 3/4 of a yogurt down my throat. I am working on it.... I did weigh myself this morning out of curiosity, and I had lost 3 lbs since Sunday. Wonder if there is any chance that will stay off once I get my appetite back...?
So that's why I have not posted in a few days. I'm sick. I'm not eating. I'm not drinking. I'm certainly not exercising. I'm boring. I will post again when I have something more interesting to say.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Results!!!
The results are in!!!
Age: 28 Years old
Height: 5'10
Weight: 220.2
Waist: 44.5
Hips: 47
Chest: 45
Right Arm: 13
Left Arm: 12.5
Right Thigh: 25.25
Left Thigh: 24
Neck: 15.5
Body Fat %: 43.5
Water %: 41.2
Muscle: 59.4
BMI: 31.1
Number of pounds lost: 9.8
Number of inches lost: 12.25
% of Body Fat lost: 2.10%
Goal: 170 pounds
Pounds left to Lose: 50.2
So, I cam in 2 OUNCES more than I wanted to. I am blaming it on Dana for feeding me Pizza the other night. LOL - I'm just kidding. I am actually happy with the results. I weighed myself every day, and it fluctuates every day. When I got on the scale yesterday morning - it said 220.2. Today it said 218.7. So, as long as I am close to the mark, I am happy. :) Plus, I lost a total of 12 INCHES off of my body! I think that is AMAZING!!! Not so happy about the loss in the boobs, but in my waist and my thighs... MY GOD!!! Jillian is AMAZING!!! I can't wait to see what next month's weigh in brings. :
Age: 28 Years old
Height: 5'10
Weight: 220.2
Waist: 44.5
Hips: 47
Chest: 45
Right Arm: 13
Left Arm: 12.5
Right Thigh: 25.25
Left Thigh: 24
Neck: 15.5
Body Fat %: 43.5
Water %: 41.2
Muscle: 59.4
BMI: 31.1
Number of pounds lost: 9.8
Number of inches lost: 12.25
% of Body Fat lost: 2.10%
Goal: 170 pounds
Pounds left to Lose: 50.2
So, I cam in 2 OUNCES more than I wanted to. I am blaming it on Dana for feeding me Pizza the other night. LOL - I'm just kidding. I am actually happy with the results. I weighed myself every day, and it fluctuates every day. When I got on the scale yesterday morning - it said 220.2. Today it said 218.7. So, as long as I am close to the mark, I am happy. :) Plus, I lost a total of 12 INCHES off of my body! I think that is AMAZING!!! Not so happy about the loss in the boobs, but in my waist and my thighs... MY GOD!!! Jillian is AMAZING!!! I can't wait to see what next month's weigh in brings. :
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