Went on a little hiatus. And by hiatus, I mean I got fat again. I had a super fat two weeks. I could even feel the weight gain in my pants. I was embarrassed, and honestly feeling kind of hopeless. School was piling on top of me and I panicked. When I weighed last week, it said I had gained +2.6 pounds! OUCH! I didn't blog about it, mostly because it would've just been me making excuses. The wii fit didn't record the weight gain, which was actually unintentional on my part. But! I was able to work off most of the 2.6 this week.
This week when I stepped on the scale, it was only a +0.2. Which means I got rid of 2.4 of the 2.6 gained. Which is awesome, even though never gaining the weight in the first place would've been better. I only got to work out twice this week, but that was two more times than the last two weeks.
Exercise is my key. Now if only I could remember that even when I'm stressed out, it would all be okay!
"The difference between goals and achievement is motivation."
Current weight: 175.3
Next goal: 169 lbs. I need to lose 6.3 lbs to get there
Friday, November 5, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
so I creep. yeahhhh.
Another -0.2 pounds lost.
What is that? I'm not sure...but at this rate, it will take me years to get to my goal.
I'm exercising more, which is awesome, but I feel like I could do a lot better on my food choices. And getting in that third exercise a week would also be great.
Next weekend, with 3 work outs and no snacking at preschool should make for a very good week.
Current weight: 175
Next goal: 169 lbs. I need to lose 6 lbs to get there
What is that? I'm not sure...but at this rate, it will take me years to get to my goal.
I'm exercising more, which is awesome, but I feel like I could do a lot better on my food choices. And getting in that third exercise a week would also be great.
Next weekend, with 3 work outs and no snacking at preschool should make for a very good week.
Current weight: 175
Next goal: 169 lbs. I need to lose 6 lbs to get there
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Whoops, forgot!
Last week was only -0.2 again. I didn't weigh in on Saturday again to see if there was more hidden weight. If there was hopefully it will show up on tomorrow's weigh-in. But I won't lie, I wasn't very good this week, so I won't be surprised if its no bueno tomorrow.
Current weight: 175.3
Next goal: 169 lbs. I need to lose 6.2 lbs to get there
Current weight: 175.3
Next goal: 169 lbs. I need to lose 6.2 lbs to get there
Sunday, October 3, 2010
I've learned to breathe!
I know that probably sounds weird and/or ridiculous. When I walked into the door from working out and declared it to Justin, he made a smart ass comment about breathing in, and then breathing back out again.
But seriously guys, I ran an entire mile on the track without stopping AND without getting any sort of side/lung cramp. This is news!
My Uncle Luis e-mailed me after I wrote about not being able to run very far without getting crippling side cramps. Since I've started my work out routine again, I could generally only run 2-3 laps around the track without being in pretty severe pain, and then would have to walk 1-2 laps, and then run 1-2 again, alternating back and forth so I could get my breath back and alleviate the pain in my side. Anyways, he suggested breathing in for 4 counts and breathing out for 4 counts, using my steps as indicators--then moving to 2 and 2 when my breathing picked up. Stephanie from work also suggested the same thing to me when I saw her at work. And let me tell you, THIS WORKS. So seriously, thank you to both Luis and Stephanie.
It was amazing to be able to keep up with the other people on the track. I always felt like such a loser for only being able to run a few laps and then walk when other people are running laps around me. While I'm still not in awesome shape, I know I was in good enough shape to run more than 1/4 of a mile around a track.
After my work out, I was thinking about it, and I've never not had side cramping when running. I always just assumed that it had something to do with me never being in excellent shape or because I've always been some kind of overweight/obese, and that's what happens when fat people try to run. I've played soccer most of my life, but the nice thing about that sport is as a defender you're not generally running the entire game, so I always had moments of rest, so the side cramps never completely immobilized me.
I know its silly to be excited about "learning to breathe," but this is cool. Now I can concentrate on running further and longer instead of feeling like I'm going to keel over and die at the rec center.
Woot!
But seriously guys, I ran an entire mile on the track without stopping AND without getting any sort of side/lung cramp. This is news!
My Uncle Luis e-mailed me after I wrote about not being able to run very far without getting crippling side cramps. Since I've started my work out routine again, I could generally only run 2-3 laps around the track without being in pretty severe pain, and then would have to walk 1-2 laps, and then run 1-2 again, alternating back and forth so I could get my breath back and alleviate the pain in my side. Anyways, he suggested breathing in for 4 counts and breathing out for 4 counts, using my steps as indicators--then moving to 2 and 2 when my breathing picked up. Stephanie from work also suggested the same thing to me when I saw her at work. And let me tell you, THIS WORKS. So seriously, thank you to both Luis and Stephanie.
It was amazing to be able to keep up with the other people on the track. I always felt like such a loser for only being able to run a few laps and then walk when other people are running laps around me. While I'm still not in awesome shape, I know I was in good enough shape to run more than 1/4 of a mile around a track.
After my work out, I was thinking about it, and I've never not had side cramping when running. I always just assumed that it had something to do with me never being in excellent shape or because I've always been some kind of overweight/obese, and that's what happens when fat people try to run. I've played soccer most of my life, but the nice thing about that sport is as a defender you're not generally running the entire game, so I always had moments of rest, so the side cramps never completely immobilized me.
I know its silly to be excited about "learning to breathe," but this is cool. Now I can concentrate on running further and longer instead of feeling like I'm going to keel over and die at the rec center.
Woot!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
where was that hiding?
-1.1 pounds.
Okay, so usually I don't weigh two days in a row. Its a bad habit to get into, especially your weight can fluxuate so much at even given time or day based on so many different factors its ridiculous.
But...have you ever just woken up in the morning and felt skinny? Well this morning, I did. And I figured, "oh, what the hell, it can't hurt." And it was great! :)
This was what I was looking for yesterday. A little bit of result for all the ass kicking I did in the gym this week. Hopefully next week will be just as awesome! yay!
Current weight: 175.5
Next goal: 169 lbs. I need to lose 6.5 lbs to get there
Okay, so usually I don't weigh two days in a row. Its a bad habit to get into, especially your weight can fluxuate so much at even given time or day based on so many different factors its ridiculous.
But...have you ever just woken up in the morning and felt skinny? Well this morning, I did. And I figured, "oh, what the hell, it can't hurt." And it was great! :)
This was what I was looking for yesterday. A little bit of result for all the ass kicking I did in the gym this week. Hopefully next week will be just as awesome! yay!
Current weight: 175.5
Next goal: 169 lbs. I need to lose 6.5 lbs to get there
Friday, October 1, 2010
well that was a let down
-0.2 pounds.
That was pretty disappointing. But I won't let it get me down. I'm going to keep exercising, and keep working at this.
Current weight: 176.7
Next goal: 169 lbs. I need to lose 7.7 lbs to get there
That was pretty disappointing. But I won't let it get me down. I'm going to keep exercising, and keep working at this.
Current weight: 176.7
Next goal: 169 lbs. I need to lose 7.7 lbs to get there
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Dreams and more exercise!
Last night I had a dream that I met The Situation from The Jersey Shore. I tried to hide from him, because I assumed he would be rude to me, or call me a "grenade" because I'm fat. He was surprisingly nice (lol, only in my dreams, right?), and told me that I had I was a "reverse grenade." That I had a pretty face but a fat body, but that in time I will have both a pretty face and a pretty body, and that he would be seeing me again.
What the hell, right? Hilarious.
I worked out again today this afternoon. I did the weight loss routine on the elliptical, did some more arm exercises to try and target the "hello fat," and then hit the track. My only issue I'm having while running on the track is the ability to breathe (which is, well, important.) I just don't think I'm breathing properly, because I can only make it about 2 laps before the pain in my side/upper rib area becomes unbearable. Does anyone know how you're supposed to breathe when running? I'll probably just google it, but having first hand experience answers are always nice. :)
Biggest Loser started again. I have a love/hate relationship with this show. I get sad when I see that a 29 year old weighs 468 pounds. Then I get happy for him when he loses 30 pounds in a week. Then I want to punch him because it seems so "easy" for him (obviously I know its not, they work out all day everyday and have Jillian Michaels screaming in their face...) I tell myself I'm doing it the "right" way because I'm doing it for the long haul, but believe me, I'd be on that show in a second if it was offered to me. I wish someone would give me a break from life (i.e. no classes, work, responsibilities), only give me the ability to eat healthy foods, and lock me away from the world so I can only work out. I'd be at my goal weight in a couple of weeks. But that's obviously not real life. Lame.
I'm actually kind of looking forward to my weigh in on Friday. I hope I don't get disappointed. But even if the numbers aren't there, I know I did well this week.
What the hell, right? Hilarious.
I worked out again today this afternoon. I did the weight loss routine on the elliptical, did some more arm exercises to try and target the "hello fat," and then hit the track. My only issue I'm having while running on the track is the ability to breathe (which is, well, important.) I just don't think I'm breathing properly, because I can only make it about 2 laps before the pain in my side/upper rib area becomes unbearable. Does anyone know how you're supposed to breathe when running? I'll probably just google it, but having first hand experience answers are always nice. :)
Biggest Loser started again. I have a love/hate relationship with this show. I get sad when I see that a 29 year old weighs 468 pounds. Then I get happy for him when he loses 30 pounds in a week. Then I want to punch him because it seems so "easy" for him (obviously I know its not, they work out all day everyday and have Jillian Michaels screaming in their face...) I tell myself I'm doing it the "right" way because I'm doing it for the long haul, but believe me, I'd be on that show in a second if it was offered to me. I wish someone would give me a break from life (i.e. no classes, work, responsibilities), only give me the ability to eat healthy foods, and lock me away from the world so I can only work out. I'd be at my goal weight in a couple of weeks. But that's obviously not real life. Lame.
I'm actually kind of looking forward to my weigh in on Friday. I hope I don't get disappointed. But even if the numbers aren't there, I know I did well this week.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Exercise update
I went and worked out last night! For a little over an hour too. I hit up the elliptical and did a intervals workout so it was switching every 1-2 minutes how intense the hills were. I did a few lifting for my arms (but I get bored easily by it), and then I hit up the track and ran around the track 4 times, which I think is half a mile.
I told Justin he has to be mean to me this week if I start to get lazy and not want to go work out. I'm hopeful that this week will be better!
I told Justin he has to be mean to me this week if I start to get lazy and not want to go work out. I'm hopeful that this week will be better!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
A renewed sense of self
I went through all of my blog entries this morning and plugged in my weight losses into an excel sheet with the dates. Upon doing this, I've discovered that right now, I weigh about as much as I did in around the end of March--meaning that I've gained back around 4 pounds since then. And its not just that I gained back 4 pounds...its that I've wasted around 6 months with my yo-yo-ing and laziness.
It also helped me to read back through all my entries...I feel a bit renewed in my motivation and quest. I really was exercising everyday with Justin and walking and doing water aerobics.
THAT is what I need to get back too. I need to have an active lifestyle...period. I have to tell myself no matter how tired I am or how much homework I have that taking 45 minutes out of my day to do some cardio is so worth it.
Because I'm going keep going. I'm going to be better, healthier, and I'm going to reach my goals that I started out wanting to hit.
Goodbye Apathy, hello 140 pounds! :)
It also helped me to read back through all my entries...I feel a bit renewed in my motivation and quest. I really was exercising everyday with Justin and walking and doing water aerobics.
THAT is what I need to get back too. I need to have an active lifestyle...period. I have to tell myself no matter how tired I am or how much homework I have that taking 45 minutes out of my day to do some cardio is so worth it.
Because I'm going keep going. I'm going to be better, healthier, and I'm going to reach my goals that I started out wanting to hit.
Goodbye Apathy, hello 140 pounds! :)
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Okay, here we go.
-1.1 pounds
Now this is the part where I say it was a good week, and then I'll set some goals and next week will be even better, and then next week I'll either stay the same or gain some weight again.
I'm sick of this yo-yo routine of gaining and losing, and most of the time, never really completely losing the gain before gaining more. That's how the creeping back up and getting fat again happens. I get on here and say lots of things, and then nothing comes up except me crying after getting off the scale and snapping at Justin about how hard this all is and feeling sorry for myself.
I have to stop this cycle that I'm stuck in. I need my motivation back. I need another clear goal set in my mind...something to look forward too--something I want to look my best at. I've had multiple people in my life tell me that they felt like Kauai was a clear end goal in my eyes and that as soon as that was over, I lost my motivation...and that's probably true. Graduation? Is that enough? To want to look absolutely amazing in all my graduation pictures?
It sounds so silly and superficial, but I feel like those are the types of things that really motivate me--being able to look back at a picture and not hate myself.
Current weight: 176
Next goal: 169 lbs. I need to lose 7 lbs to get there
Now this is the part where I say it was a good week, and then I'll set some goals and next week will be even better, and then next week I'll either stay the same or gain some weight again.
I'm sick of this yo-yo routine of gaining and losing, and most of the time, never really completely losing the gain before gaining more. That's how the creeping back up and getting fat again happens. I get on here and say lots of things, and then nothing comes up except me crying after getting off the scale and snapping at Justin about how hard this all is and feeling sorry for myself.
I have to stop this cycle that I'm stuck in. I need my motivation back. I need another clear goal set in my mind...something to look forward too--something I want to look my best at. I've had multiple people in my life tell me that they felt like Kauai was a clear end goal in my eyes and that as soon as that was over, I lost my motivation...and that's probably true. Graduation? Is that enough? To want to look absolutely amazing in all my graduation pictures?
It sounds so silly and superficial, but I feel like those are the types of things that really motivate me--being able to look back at a picture and not hate myself.
Current weight: 176
Next goal: 169 lbs. I need to lose 7 lbs to get there
Saturday, September 11, 2010
I struggle with forward motion
+2 pounds.
How depressing. I will admit that I am extremely discouraged right now. I feel bad about myself, about my body. I hate food. No, I take that back. I don't hate food. I hate that I have no self control.
Besides having pizza at matt's, which I already predicted was going to be a huge hurdle for me this week, another problem is snack at preschool. We feed those kids so much god damn cheese, and I couldn't even help myself this week. This week, the problem was definitely cheese.
I've been mulling over in my head how to fix the snack problem. I think I just won't serve snack to the kids next week, or only on days where we're having lots of vegetables, so when I get the urge to snack, it will be on green peppers and broccoli instead of grilled cheese sandwiches and cheese and crackers and string cheese and bananas. See what I mean? All fucking cheese.
Being obese again is fucking depressing. And its not even that I look or feel that much fatter, but knowing that I am back in that weight bracket that is stigmatized and grossly dangerous for my health messes with my head.
I did work out yesterday morning. Didn't seem to matter though.
Current weight: 177.1
Next goal: 169 lbs. I need to lose 8.1 lbs to get there.
How depressing. I will admit that I am extremely discouraged right now. I feel bad about myself, about my body. I hate food. No, I take that back. I don't hate food. I hate that I have no self control.
Besides having pizza at matt's, which I already predicted was going to be a huge hurdle for me this week, another problem is snack at preschool. We feed those kids so much god damn cheese, and I couldn't even help myself this week. This week, the problem was definitely cheese.
I've been mulling over in my head how to fix the snack problem. I think I just won't serve snack to the kids next week, or only on days where we're having lots of vegetables, so when I get the urge to snack, it will be on green peppers and broccoli instead of grilled cheese sandwiches and cheese and crackers and string cheese and bananas. See what I mean? All fucking cheese.
Being obese again is fucking depressing. And its not even that I look or feel that much fatter, but knowing that I am back in that weight bracket that is stigmatized and grossly dangerous for my health messes with my head.
I did work out yesterday morning. Didn't seem to matter though.
Current weight: 177.1
Next goal: 169 lbs. I need to lose 8.1 lbs to get there.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Pizza pizza=love/hate relationship
-0.2 lbs. Sad.
Right after I weighed myself on Friday I went and worked out...haha. I felt like I should if I wanted to make more progress.
But then we went to Matt's parents house last night and I ate pizza and ate bread. When I drink, I crave bread. Its a terrible craving for my weight loss.
I have a feeling that I'm going to spend the rest of the week working off yesterday's mistake. I made the choice, I live with the choice. Such is life.
I think I will go work out today, and make myself go to the gym at least two more times this week. At this point, I feel like exercise is key to my success (or lack of success at this point...haha.)
Current weight: 175.1
Next goal: 169 lbs. I need to lose 6.1 lbs to get there.
Right after I weighed myself on Friday I went and worked out...haha. I felt like I should if I wanted to make more progress.
But then we went to Matt's parents house last night and I ate pizza and ate bread. When I drink, I crave bread. Its a terrible craving for my weight loss.
I have a feeling that I'm going to spend the rest of the week working off yesterday's mistake. I made the choice, I live with the choice. Such is life.
I think I will go work out today, and make myself go to the gym at least two more times this week. At this point, I feel like exercise is key to my success (or lack of success at this point...haha.)
Current weight: 175.1
Next goal: 169 lbs. I need to lose 6.1 lbs to get there.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Honesty.
On the 20th, when I weighed myself, the wii fit told me that I had gained 1.8 pounds. I was actually super excited, because the week before it had told me I had gained somewhere around 4 pounds.
On the 13th of August, when I stepped on the scale, it said +4, told me I was obese again, and I panicked and turned the wii fit off before it even recorded my weight gain. So on the 20th, when I weighed, the wii fit didn't have the knowledge of that weight gain, but I did, so "gaining" 1.8 was actually me losing 2.2 pounds. Make sense?
I'll be honest. I spazzed. I felt like I hadn't gotten anywhere this entire summer with my weight loss, and that I was even heading back up, which is something that I never want to happen. So I didn't tell anyone. I didn't blog about it, didn't tell Justin right away, just completely shut down about what was happening.
Justin and I talked about it quite a bit after I confessed, and then I decided that if I have to kick myself in the ass to keep this going, its going to happen.
This week was only a -0.4 lbs, but its still a minus. I'm still currently trying to figure out how the hell to balance my school schedule with an eating schedule, let along a diet schedule. I'm concerned that because I'm not eating regularly, my body will shut down a little bit and store fat, so I need to make sure I'm not leaving myself ever feeling "starving." Once I find my school routine, I think my eating schedule will fall into place as well.
So this week was -0.4 lbs.
Current weight: 175.3
Next goal? Lets just go with 169. So I need to lose 6.3 lbs to get to my next goal. Very attainable.
On the 13th of August, when I stepped on the scale, it said +4, told me I was obese again, and I panicked and turned the wii fit off before it even recorded my weight gain. So on the 20th, when I weighed, the wii fit didn't have the knowledge of that weight gain, but I did, so "gaining" 1.8 was actually me losing 2.2 pounds. Make sense?
I'll be honest. I spazzed. I felt like I hadn't gotten anywhere this entire summer with my weight loss, and that I was even heading back up, which is something that I never want to happen. So I didn't tell anyone. I didn't blog about it, didn't tell Justin right away, just completely shut down about what was happening.
Justin and I talked about it quite a bit after I confessed, and then I decided that if I have to kick myself in the ass to keep this going, its going to happen.
This week was only a -0.4 lbs, but its still a minus. I'm still currently trying to figure out how the hell to balance my school schedule with an eating schedule, let along a diet schedule. I'm concerned that because I'm not eating regularly, my body will shut down a little bit and store fat, so I need to make sure I'm not leaving myself ever feeling "starving." Once I find my school routine, I think my eating schedule will fall into place as well.
So this week was -0.4 lbs.
Current weight: 175.3
Next goal? Lets just go with 169. So I need to lose 6.3 lbs to get to my next goal. Very attainable.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Still nothing
Another big zero this week.
I can feel myself getting discouraged. Well, not discouraged, just unmotivated.
How do people sit in cubicles for 5 days a week and not get super fat and lose their minds? This is my third 9 hour desk shift and I feel incredibly fat, lazy, and like I could scream.
I'm going to google "exercises to do at your desk" and see what it gives me. I can probably do some crunches just sitting here. Haha, I'm just so incredibly bored, and if I could, I would love to run out the door and around the field a couple of times and then come and sit back down. Seriously, how to people sit still for this long?
I can get into the rec center next week I think. (The halls open on the 15th, so I'm assuming that's when the let Fall students back in there.) When I get in there, I'm working my ass off. I miss working out so much. I want to run on the track, and use the elliptical.
Last summer I started all of this, and it was so easy for me to lose weight and exercise. This summer, I'm insanely busy with work, and obviously I need to work 50 times harder than I did before to keep this thing going.
I'm not going to hit my goal I set for myself. I realized I haven't made any progress since we left for Kauai in May. Sucks. But its a reality that I accept, and I know I have to kick up my motivation several notches to keep moving in the right direction.
I saw this story not too long ago about how Drew Carey lost 80 pounds. (He looks bomb by the way!) He isn't diabetic anymore, and is super healthy. But he cut all carbs out of his diet, and I honestly don't know if I could (or WANT) to do that.
"No carbs," Carey said. "I have cheated a couple times, but basically no carbs, not even a cracker. No bread at all. No pizza, nothing. No corn, no beans, no starches of any kind. Egg whites in the morning or like, Greek yogurt, cut some fruit."
While I know that works, I've guess I've always taken the Weight Watchers outlook on life in that you don't have to cut out any major food groups to be successful at weight loss. (And that its probably not healthy to do so either...hello, food pyramid ring a bell?) I figure if I stopped eating carbs right now, I could probably be at my goal weight in a matter of months. But then what do I do after that? What will happen if I start eating carbs again? Part of my acceptance of the fact that I have to diet my whole life was that I wouldn't torture myself in the process. While I want to be healthier and skinnier, I always promised myself I wouldn't fall into any of the fad diets, even if they promised short-term goal success.
So for now at least, I'm just going to concentrate on more exercise and hitting the gym when it opens itself back up to me, and we'll see what happens.
Drew Carey story can be found here!
Current weight: 173.9 lbs
Weight to lose to be 168 by 08/23/2010: 5.9 lbs
I can feel myself getting discouraged. Well, not discouraged, just unmotivated.
How do people sit in cubicles for 5 days a week and not get super fat and lose their minds? This is my third 9 hour desk shift and I feel incredibly fat, lazy, and like I could scream.
I'm going to google "exercises to do at your desk" and see what it gives me. I can probably do some crunches just sitting here. Haha, I'm just so incredibly bored, and if I could, I would love to run out the door and around the field a couple of times and then come and sit back down. Seriously, how to people sit still for this long?
I can get into the rec center next week I think. (The halls open on the 15th, so I'm assuming that's when the let Fall students back in there.) When I get in there, I'm working my ass off. I miss working out so much. I want to run on the track, and use the elliptical.
Last summer I started all of this, and it was so easy for me to lose weight and exercise. This summer, I'm insanely busy with work, and obviously I need to work 50 times harder than I did before to keep this thing going.
I'm not going to hit my goal I set for myself. I realized I haven't made any progress since we left for Kauai in May. Sucks. But its a reality that I accept, and I know I have to kick up my motivation several notches to keep moving in the right direction.
I saw this story not too long ago about how Drew Carey lost 80 pounds. (He looks bomb by the way!) He isn't diabetic anymore, and is super healthy. But he cut all carbs out of his diet, and I honestly don't know if I could (or WANT) to do that.
"No carbs," Carey said. "I have cheated a couple times, but basically no carbs, not even a cracker. No bread at all. No pizza, nothing. No corn, no beans, no starches of any kind. Egg whites in the morning or like, Greek yogurt, cut some fruit."
While I know that works, I've guess I've always taken the Weight Watchers outlook on life in that you don't have to cut out any major food groups to be successful at weight loss. (And that its probably not healthy to do so either...hello, food pyramid ring a bell?) I figure if I stopped eating carbs right now, I could probably be at my goal weight in a matter of months. But then what do I do after that? What will happen if I start eating carbs again? Part of my acceptance of the fact that I have to diet my whole life was that I wouldn't torture myself in the process. While I want to be healthier and skinnier, I always promised myself I wouldn't fall into any of the fad diets, even if they promised short-term goal success.
So for now at least, I'm just going to concentrate on more exercise and hitting the gym when it opens itself back up to me, and we'll see what happens.
Drew Carey story can be found here!
Current weight: 173.9 lbs
Weight to lose to be 168 by 08/23/2010: 5.9 lbs
Friday, July 30, 2010
Nada
-/+0
Not exactly the way to start off reaching new goals, but that's okay.
Don't really have much to report this week. Just been working and such.
I do have a delicious recipe that I've made! Well, not really a recipe, but more of slapping some foods together. I've always loved the McDonald's McGriddles, but can never eat one again now that I've looked at the nutrition facts. So, instead, take two pieces of whole wheat toast, put sugar free maple syrup on the faces of each of the bread, cook up egg beaters, and top it off with a couple of slices of turkey bacon. Absolutely delicious! :)
Current weight: 173.9 lbs
Weight to lose to be 168 by 08/23/2010: 5.9 lbs
Not exactly the way to start off reaching new goals, but that's okay.
Don't really have much to report this week. Just been working and such.
I do have a delicious recipe that I've made! Well, not really a recipe, but more of slapping some foods together. I've always loved the McDonald's McGriddles, but can never eat one again now that I've looked at the nutrition facts. So, instead, take two pieces of whole wheat toast, put sugar free maple syrup on the faces of each of the bread, cook up egg beaters, and top it off with a couple of slices of turkey bacon. Absolutely delicious! :)
Current weight: 173.9 lbs
Weight to lose to be 168 by 08/23/2010: 5.9 lbs
Thursday, July 22, 2010
New goals
-1.4 pounds!
I lost what I gained last week. Thank goodness.
I weighed this morning because we're leaving for Seattle tonight, so I won't have a chance to weigh again until I get back.
I only splurged once, and that was when I went to see Holly and Aiden off and stayed and had pizza at their place. Other than that, I stayed healthy, didn't eat/sneak any "bad" foods, and even worked some exercise in besides soccer--after I got off work on Sunday Justin and I went for a walk. And we went again on Monday night. I love night walks. :) And we went swimming for a couple of hours on Tuesday before the soccer game.
Heading to Seattle for the weekend--I swear leaving my safe, dieting apartment always derails me. This time I'm taking extra stuff with me. I usually always take my popcorn to snack on, but I have extra bagel thins and half a loaf of bread that is going to go bad unless its gets eaten this weekend anyways, so I'm taking it with me to help keep me on track.
My ultimate goal this week is to still see a negative number on that scale next Friday, despite the trip home for the weekend.
I think I'm going to change my goal at the bottom of my journal entries. I want to be in the 160's before classes start in late August. I know that's a little more broad, but its something that I would love to be. I think smaller goals always helped me before anyways, so we'll say I want to be 168 or lower when classes start on August 23rd.
Current weight: 173.9 lbs
Weight to lose to be 168 by 08/23/2010: 5.9 lbs
UPDATE: I just got this message from my friend Alecia, and it cracked me up!
"I'm eating a weight watchers meal in London :D"
Then, right after that, I got this message:
"I take my excitement back, it tastes awful. I've never had any in America so I can't compare. But if this is the stuff you've been eating the last year then I envy your discipline and commitment, lol."
:)
I lost what I gained last week. Thank goodness.
I weighed this morning because we're leaving for Seattle tonight, so I won't have a chance to weigh again until I get back.
I only splurged once, and that was when I went to see Holly and Aiden off and stayed and had pizza at their place. Other than that, I stayed healthy, didn't eat/sneak any "bad" foods, and even worked some exercise in besides soccer--after I got off work on Sunday Justin and I went for a walk. And we went again on Monday night. I love night walks. :) And we went swimming for a couple of hours on Tuesday before the soccer game.
Heading to Seattle for the weekend--I swear leaving my safe, dieting apartment always derails me. This time I'm taking extra stuff with me. I usually always take my popcorn to snack on, but I have extra bagel thins and half a loaf of bread that is going to go bad unless its gets eaten this weekend anyways, so I'm taking it with me to help keep me on track.
My ultimate goal this week is to still see a negative number on that scale next Friday, despite the trip home for the weekend.
I think I'm going to change my goal at the bottom of my journal entries. I want to be in the 160's before classes start in late August. I know that's a little more broad, but its something that I would love to be. I think smaller goals always helped me before anyways, so we'll say I want to be 168 or lower when classes start on August 23rd.
Current weight: 173.9 lbs
Weight to lose to be 168 by 08/23/2010: 5.9 lbs
UPDATE: I just got this message from my friend Alecia, and it cracked me up!
"I'm eating a weight watchers meal in London :D"
Then, right after that, I got this message:
"I take my excitement back, it tastes awful. I've never had any in America so I can't compare. But if this is the stuff you've been eating the last year then I envy your discipline and commitment, lol."
:)
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Bouncing
+1.3 lbs.
Damn, talk about fluctuating weight loss and gain.
Frustrating. The only thing I can attribute it to is the amount of bread products I've consumed this week. I've had a pretty sour stomach a lot of nights, so I've just been eating bread. It seems to be the only thing that calms my stomach down.
And we went out to the bar after both soccer games and I had probably 2.5 beers each time. While its fun, going out drinking after soccer games kind of cancels out the exercise. :/
I have to go to work now, but for next week, I guess the goal is just to lose this gained weight, and then it will be finish losing the other gained weight. This sucks, I'm not going to lie.
Current weight: 175.3 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 20.2 lbs
Damn, talk about fluctuating weight loss and gain.
Frustrating. The only thing I can attribute it to is the amount of bread products I've consumed this week. I've had a pretty sour stomach a lot of nights, so I've just been eating bread. It seems to be the only thing that calms my stomach down.
And we went out to the bar after both soccer games and I had probably 2.5 beers each time. While its fun, going out drinking after soccer games kind of cancels out the exercise. :/
I have to go to work now, but for next week, I guess the goal is just to lose this gained weight, and then it will be finish losing the other gained weight. This sucks, I'm not going to lie.
Current weight: 175.3 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 20.2 lbs
Friday, July 9, 2010
Are we there yet? :)
-1.6 lbs! woot woot!
As for my goals that I set for myself for this week, I got them done...mostly. The extra exercise outside of soccer ended up being in soccer. After our game was over on Tuesday night, the other team for the next game didn't show up, so I played a second game! :) It hurt so good. Haha.
I didn't get a chance to have a second exercise day. I did go swimming yesterday, but I was also drinking beer, so I feel like that kind of cancels it out. Haha.
And I did lose at least 1.5 of my gained weight! yay!
I'm definitely stepping back on the right path to get this going again. I just need more time to exercise! I work too much. Haha.
I think I'll keep my goals the same for this week. Lose another 1.5 pounds and really work on getting out and getting active again this week.
If I wasn't working late all the time and Justin didn't have so much homework, we could walk again. Maybe I'll have to make us anyways, even if its late.
Current weight: 173.9 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 18.9 lbs
As for my goals that I set for myself for this week, I got them done...mostly. The extra exercise outside of soccer ended up being in soccer. After our game was over on Tuesday night, the other team for the next game didn't show up, so I played a second game! :) It hurt so good. Haha.
I didn't get a chance to have a second exercise day. I did go swimming yesterday, but I was also drinking beer, so I feel like that kind of cancels it out. Haha.
And I did lose at least 1.5 of my gained weight! yay!
I'm definitely stepping back on the right path to get this going again. I just need more time to exercise! I work too much. Haha.
I think I'll keep my goals the same for this week. Lose another 1.5 pounds and really work on getting out and getting active again this week.
If I wasn't working late all the time and Justin didn't have so much homework, we could walk again. Maybe I'll have to make us anyways, even if its late.
Current weight: 173.9 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 18.9 lbs
Saturday, July 3, 2010
OYE.
+3.4 lbs. OUCH. But my fault.
I figured I had a little bit of a bounce back from going home and going to Lena's wedding. But usually when I do some damage to myself, after a week or two its gone and I'm back on track. But jeez, how much weight did I gain after my vacation? I probably should have stepped on a scale when I got back to know what I was dealing with.
This is okay...well its not okay. But its doable. Its just a little bit of a set back that I can overcome and continue on my journey. I'm still kind of shocked to be completely honest...every time I glance back up at that number at the top of this entry. Being fat sucks sometimes.
I need to incorporate my own workout routine back into my life. Soccer is okay, but there are too many people on our team, and its not nearly as good of a workout as I thought it would be.
I know I need exercise. I have to choose it for myself though. I have to decide its time to get up off my butt and run.
That will be my goal for next week. I'm going to exercise twice outside of what little exercise I get from soccer. And see where that gets me. Maybe Justin and I just need to start walking again. That was where a majority of my success came from last summer. From the huge amount of walking we did.
Okay, so GOAL for next week: I will have exercised at least 2 days out of the week, and will have lost at least 1.5 pounds of this gained weight.
Current weight: 175.5 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 20.5 lbs
I figured I had a little bit of a bounce back from going home and going to Lena's wedding. But usually when I do some damage to myself, after a week or two its gone and I'm back on track. But jeez, how much weight did I gain after my vacation? I probably should have stepped on a scale when I got back to know what I was dealing with.
This is okay...well its not okay. But its doable. Its just a little bit of a set back that I can overcome and continue on my journey. I'm still kind of shocked to be completely honest...every time I glance back up at that number at the top of this entry. Being fat sucks sometimes.
I need to incorporate my own workout routine back into my life. Soccer is okay, but there are too many people on our team, and its not nearly as good of a workout as I thought it would be.
I know I need exercise. I have to choose it for myself though. I have to decide its time to get up off my butt and run.
That will be my goal for next week. I'm going to exercise twice outside of what little exercise I get from soccer. And see where that gets me. Maybe Justin and I just need to start walking again. That was where a majority of my success came from last summer. From the huge amount of walking we did.
Okay, so GOAL for next week: I will have exercised at least 2 days out of the week, and will have lost at least 1.5 pounds of this gained weight.
Current weight: 175.5 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 20.5 lbs
Saturday, June 26, 2010
comfortable, but not nearly done yet!
Last week was a +0.2 lbs. So really, nothing. I'll make the excuse that I was on my period and ate my feelings. lol.
I forgot to weigh this week. I'll do it tomorrow morning though. I don't want to ignore my blog, start to ignore my weight loss. Because that's when the weight starts creeping back on slowly. Just like all the other times. I took a break, and now its time to get back with it. When I went home I had Chinese food. It was the great thing ever. But super fattening. That was my break, now the rest of the summer will be dedicated to getting the rest of this weight off. Because I'm not done.
Tomorrow will probably dissappoint me, because it will probably be a plus, but its something I'm expecting due to my week at home. I hate that I can't stay on track when I go home. Its something I have to really work on.
Current weight: 172.1 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 17.1 lbs
I forgot to weigh this week. I'll do it tomorrow morning though. I don't want to ignore my blog, start to ignore my weight loss. Because that's when the weight starts creeping back on slowly. Just like all the other times. I took a break, and now its time to get back with it. When I went home I had Chinese food. It was the great thing ever. But super fattening. That was my break, now the rest of the summer will be dedicated to getting the rest of this weight off. Because I'm not done.
Tomorrow will probably dissappoint me, because it will probably be a plus, but its something I'm expecting due to my week at home. I hate that I can't stay on track when I go home. Its something I have to really work on.
Current weight: 172.1 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 17.1 lbs
Friday, June 11, 2010
Almost got my vacation weight off.
Oops, apparently I forgot to update last week!
So last week was -0.7 lbs.
This week was -0.9 lbs.
I'm creeping back down. But honestly, I haven't "tried" to lose weight at all these last two weeks. When I came home, I went back to eating my usually vegetables, turkey meat, and fiber bread. But I like those things now, so I don't necessarily consider it my diet foods anymore. They're just the food I eat! (Positive outlook, if I say so myself!) :)
I NEED to get back into an exercise regime. I absolutely hate that I can't go to the rec center this summer without paying for it, but I can't bring myself to fork over $86 for two months. We live relatively close to the track, and I was just going to walk there and then walk/run around it to get my fix, but its seriously been the crappiest weather here for the past 2ish weeks. Justin and I haven't even really been able to walk at night like we were doing at this time last year because its cold! In June! But that's a whole other rant altogether.
Justin and I are officially playing soccer for Pullman Parks and Rec. The games start the 22nd and go for a month. We'll play 2 games a week, on Tuesday and Thursday. I'm super stoked. AND, it will be a form of exercise. I used to get into pretty good shape when I played soccer, so I'm excited about that. I just can't wait for it to start! :) My team wanted to practice yesterday, since I haven't touched a soccer ball in 3 or so years, but yesterday we had a freakin' typhoon or something, and it was canceled.
Well, I need to get ready to go to work!
Current weight: 171.9 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 16.9 lbs
So last week was -0.7 lbs.
This week was -0.9 lbs.
I'm creeping back down. But honestly, I haven't "tried" to lose weight at all these last two weeks. When I came home, I went back to eating my usually vegetables, turkey meat, and fiber bread. But I like those things now, so I don't necessarily consider it my diet foods anymore. They're just the food I eat! (Positive outlook, if I say so myself!) :)
I NEED to get back into an exercise regime. I absolutely hate that I can't go to the rec center this summer without paying for it, but I can't bring myself to fork over $86 for two months. We live relatively close to the track, and I was just going to walk there and then walk/run around it to get my fix, but its seriously been the crappiest weather here for the past 2ish weeks. Justin and I haven't even really been able to walk at night like we were doing at this time last year because its cold! In June! But that's a whole other rant altogether.
Justin and I are officially playing soccer for Pullman Parks and Rec. The games start the 22nd and go for a month. We'll play 2 games a week, on Tuesday and Thursday. I'm super stoked. AND, it will be a form of exercise. I used to get into pretty good shape when I played soccer, so I'm excited about that. I just can't wait for it to start! :) My team wanted to practice yesterday, since I haven't touched a soccer ball in 3 or so years, but yesterday we had a freakin' typhoon or something, and it was canceled.
Well, I need to get ready to go to work!
Current weight: 171.9 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 16.9 lbs
Friday, May 28, 2010
vacation!
+2.2 pounds.
Now let me preface this by saying it does suck, but I'm not at all self-loathing or disappointed in myself. First of all, I knew this would happen if I ate anything I wanted to in Kauai. I made half-assed attempts to eat some healthy things and some not healthy things, but at the end of the day, I wasn't really trying. BUT I'M OKAY WITH THAT. I was on vacation, and I truly enjoyed myself. Justin and I had a FANTASTIC time, and we both loved it, and everything about the trip was great.
It may have been better if when we had gotten back from Kauai on Sunday, I had jumped back on my diet wagon. But when we got to his parents house, his dad is redoing the kitchen, so we ate out pretty much every day for all meals. Haha, so honestly, 2.2 isn't bad considering my diet consisted of sushi, samurai noodle, pizza twice, taco bell, and other terrible (but delicious) meals. Haha, but now I'm back in Pullman, and ready to pick up where I left off.
And honestly, my body misses working out. I can feel it. I worked out once, the second day we were in Kauai. My body clock wasn't adjusting as well as everyone else's, so I was awake at 6 AM. I went down to the little 1990's work out room our condo had and do a half hour on the elliptical. I felt SO much better after that. Obviously I was still getting exercise by swimming and walking and stuff, but its not the same. I love that my body craves exercise now. I remember last June, when I started this, and Justin would have to drag me kicking and screaming out the door to go walking. :)
I'll post one picture from Kauai for now. I picked this one because a friend commented on it and said that I should frame it...lol. I guess my posting it shows that I AM more comfortable with my body then ever, especially since I was allowing people to take pictures of me in my bathing suit. lol. I've still got a long way to go, but my confidence is building! :)
Well, I have to get ready for work. Here's so negative numbers for next week!
Current weight: 173.5 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 18.5 lbs
Now let me preface this by saying it does suck, but I'm not at all self-loathing or disappointed in myself. First of all, I knew this would happen if I ate anything I wanted to in Kauai. I made half-assed attempts to eat some healthy things and some not healthy things, but at the end of the day, I wasn't really trying. BUT I'M OKAY WITH THAT. I was on vacation, and I truly enjoyed myself. Justin and I had a FANTASTIC time, and we both loved it, and everything about the trip was great.
It may have been better if when we had gotten back from Kauai on Sunday, I had jumped back on my diet wagon. But when we got to his parents house, his dad is redoing the kitchen, so we ate out pretty much every day for all meals. Haha, so honestly, 2.2 isn't bad considering my diet consisted of sushi, samurai noodle, pizza twice, taco bell, and other terrible (but delicious) meals. Haha, but now I'm back in Pullman, and ready to pick up where I left off.
And honestly, my body misses working out. I can feel it. I worked out once, the second day we were in Kauai. My body clock wasn't adjusting as well as everyone else's, so I was awake at 6 AM. I went down to the little 1990's work out room our condo had and do a half hour on the elliptical. I felt SO much better after that. Obviously I was still getting exercise by swimming and walking and stuff, but its not the same. I love that my body craves exercise now. I remember last June, when I started this, and Justin would have to drag me kicking and screaming out the door to go walking. :)
I'll post one picture from Kauai for now. I picked this one because a friend commented on it and said that I should frame it...lol. I guess my posting it shows that I AM more comfortable with my body then ever, especially since I was allowing people to take pictures of me in my bathing suit. lol. I've still got a long way to go, but my confidence is building! :)
Current weight: 173.5 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 18.5 lbs
Friday, May 14, 2010
"I'm going to give you a Hawaiian name... Peepyopee!" :)
-1.8 pounds! Yay!
I ran from the apartment to the gyms on Monday to attend water aerobics. Its about .8 of a mile one way. I ran there, found out there wasn't water aerobics, so I ran most of the way back. There's a pretty killer hill on Orchard drive that is pretty hard to run up continuously. Haha, but I did run some more.
I woke up Tuesday with the worst back pain I've felt in a long time. The only thing I can figure is that the running on the pavement (compared to the track in the gym) jarred the hell out of my back. It made me pretty sad, but I figured I need to lay off a little bit. Its getting a bit better, but god, I feel like I did when we got in the car accident like a year and a half ago. So on Wednesday, I just walked to the gyms but did have a pretty intense water aerobics work out. The class is super small, which is awesome.
I did indulge in a few frappachinos this week...have you guys tried the new make-your-own fraps from Starbucks? They're so good, and through the 16th, they're half price from 3-5 PM. I got the grande caramel light with extra coffee. I don't know the exact stats on them, since their website hasn't posted them, but in store it says the grande is 150 calories or less, which is very awesome, considering how tasty they are! I was a little worried they might derail me, but all in all, it looks like they didn't affect me! And they are great, low calorie treat.
2 DAYS UNTIL KAUAI! I've got 2 hours to pack and get everything ready to leave before Justin gets off work and we're out of here! We're heading out from Portland on Sunday, and be back the next Sunday. I'm not sure when my next weigh-in will be, but I promise to try and be good in Kauai. I was looking online and the resort we're staying at has a fitness center, so maybe I'll take my shoes and run a little in the mornings to counteract all the delicious food I'm going to want to eat while we're there!
Thank you everyone who has supported me through all of this. I'm definitely not done, but going to Kauai the skinniest I've been in a long time feels so good.
Current weight: 171.3 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 16.3 lbs
I ran from the apartment to the gyms on Monday to attend water aerobics. Its about .8 of a mile one way. I ran there, found out there wasn't water aerobics, so I ran most of the way back. There's a pretty killer hill on Orchard drive that is pretty hard to run up continuously. Haha, but I did run some more.
I woke up Tuesday with the worst back pain I've felt in a long time. The only thing I can figure is that the running on the pavement (compared to the track in the gym) jarred the hell out of my back. It made me pretty sad, but I figured I need to lay off a little bit. Its getting a bit better, but god, I feel like I did when we got in the car accident like a year and a half ago. So on Wednesday, I just walked to the gyms but did have a pretty intense water aerobics work out. The class is super small, which is awesome.
I did indulge in a few frappachinos this week...have you guys tried the new make-your-own fraps from Starbucks? They're so good, and through the 16th, they're half price from 3-5 PM. I got the grande caramel light with extra coffee. I don't know the exact stats on them, since their website hasn't posted them, but in store it says the grande is 150 calories or less, which is very awesome, considering how tasty they are! I was a little worried they might derail me, but all in all, it looks like they didn't affect me! And they are great, low calorie treat.
2 DAYS UNTIL KAUAI! I've got 2 hours to pack and get everything ready to leave before Justin gets off work and we're out of here! We're heading out from Portland on Sunday, and be back the next Sunday. I'm not sure when my next weigh-in will be, but I promise to try and be good in Kauai. I was looking online and the resort we're staying at has a fitness center, so maybe I'll take my shoes and run a little in the mornings to counteract all the delicious food I'm going to want to eat while we're there!
Thank you everyone who has supported me through all of this. I'm definitely not done, but going to Kauai the skinniest I've been in a long time feels so good.
Current weight: 171.3 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 16.3 lbs
Friday, May 7, 2010
running apparently helps!
-1.1! Whoop whoop!
This week, I did indulge. Justin and I went out for sushi on Saturday, which was SO SO good. And then on Sunday evening I had a pizza party with my Old Navy employees. I was scared for this week...2 nights in a row of eating out, and one of them at Pizza Hut! Eek!
I stuck with my diet the rest of the week, and worked out 3 times during the week. (Water aerobics is over, since this is finals week, but it starts back up for summer session, and Sarah said Justin and I could attend when we could. yay!)
Besides my usual elliptical and using the weight machines, I decided to actually just run. I made it around the track about 3 times before I felt like my lungs were going to give out on me. Its weird that I can do the elliptical hardcore for a half hour, but I try and run...just run, and I feel like I can't breathe. The next time I went I ran 4 laps. I seriously haven't ran since I played soccer in high school. Even though I'm in somewhat of a shape now, I think my stamina is super low. Or my lungs just suck. Either way, I think I'm going to add in some basic running into my exercise routine.
Also, I e-mailed a lady on craigslist who wants to start a recreational soccer team for the Pullman parks and rec soccer league. I'm SUPER excited. From the sounds of it, she's even already found a sponsor, so we don't have to pay like the 300 dollar registration fee for the team. I guess that's another reason I just need to start running in general...I haven't played soccer in almost 4 years, but I miss it SO much. I really hope this works out, because I would love to play this summer. And they're co-ed teams so Justin can play with me! :)
8 days until Kauai!!! YAY! No chocolate covered macadamia nuts for me! I googled those, and they range from 4 to 6 points for 2 to 4 pieces. Eek! But I love them so much...!
Current weight: 173.1 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 18.1 lbs
This week, I did indulge. Justin and I went out for sushi on Saturday, which was SO SO good. And then on Sunday evening I had a pizza party with my Old Navy employees. I was scared for this week...2 nights in a row of eating out, and one of them at Pizza Hut! Eek!
I stuck with my diet the rest of the week, and worked out 3 times during the week. (Water aerobics is over, since this is finals week, but it starts back up for summer session, and Sarah said Justin and I could attend when we could. yay!)
Besides my usual elliptical and using the weight machines, I decided to actually just run. I made it around the track about 3 times before I felt like my lungs were going to give out on me. Its weird that I can do the elliptical hardcore for a half hour, but I try and run...just run, and I feel like I can't breathe. The next time I went I ran 4 laps. I seriously haven't ran since I played soccer in high school. Even though I'm in somewhat of a shape now, I think my stamina is super low. Or my lungs just suck. Either way, I think I'm going to add in some basic running into my exercise routine.
Also, I e-mailed a lady on craigslist who wants to start a recreational soccer team for the Pullman parks and rec soccer league. I'm SUPER excited. From the sounds of it, she's even already found a sponsor, so we don't have to pay like the 300 dollar registration fee for the team. I guess that's another reason I just need to start running in general...I haven't played soccer in almost 4 years, but I miss it SO much. I really hope this works out, because I would love to play this summer. And they're co-ed teams so Justin can play with me! :)
8 days until Kauai!!! YAY! No chocolate covered macadamia nuts for me! I googled those, and they range from 4 to 6 points for 2 to 4 pieces. Eek! But I love them so much...!
Current weight: 173.1 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 18.1 lbs
Saturday, May 1, 2010
damn.
-0.
The dreaded plateau is back. I need to remember to take my green tea pills. I know those were helping, but I can't seen to remember to take them 2 days in a row. I'll work on that for next week.
I don't really have much else to say. School is almost out, and Kauai is two weeks away! I know I said I wanted to be down to the 150's when we went on vacation, but I'm okay with where I'm at. It'll be the skinniest I've ever been on the Hawaiian islands. :)
I always rock at dieting in the summer. Hopefully I can get down before school starts again.
Current weight: 174.2 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 19.2 lbs
The dreaded plateau is back. I need to remember to take my green tea pills. I know those were helping, but I can't seen to remember to take them 2 days in a row. I'll work on that for next week.
I don't really have much else to say. School is almost out, and Kauai is two weeks away! I know I said I wanted to be down to the 150's when we went on vacation, but I'm okay with where I'm at. It'll be the skinniest I've ever been on the Hawaiian islands. :)
I always rock at dieting in the summer. Hopefully I can get down before school starts again.
Current weight: 174.2 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 19.2 lbs
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Its crunch time!
-0.
I was slightly frustrated by this number this week.
I worked my ass off this week. I went to water aerobics twice on Monday, walked on Tuesday, water aerobics on Wednesday, worked out at the rec on Thursday, and water aerobics again on Friday.
I made sure to get at least 20 minutes of exercise everyday this week, and I didn't cheat at my dieting once. I had one piece of organic cake on Monday in Dr. Morgan's class. It was probably half a serving, nothing huge. And I still got nothing.
I honestly have no idea if it's muscle building, but that's what I'm going to go with. Because I was definitely burning calories with all the working out I was doing.
I know I did well this week, but the scale doesn't reflect it. Its not a big deal though. Better luck next week.
Current weight: 174.2 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 19.2 lbs
I was slightly frustrated by this number this week.
I worked my ass off this week. I went to water aerobics twice on Monday, walked on Tuesday, water aerobics on Wednesday, worked out at the rec on Thursday, and water aerobics again on Friday.
I made sure to get at least 20 minutes of exercise everyday this week, and I didn't cheat at my dieting once. I had one piece of organic cake on Monday in Dr. Morgan's class. It was probably half a serving, nothing huge. And I still got nothing.
I honestly have no idea if it's muscle building, but that's what I'm going to go with. Because I was definitely burning calories with all the working out I was doing.
I know I did well this week, but the scale doesn't reflect it. Its not a big deal though. Better luck next week.
Current weight: 174.2 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 19.2 lbs
Saturday, April 17, 2010
GOAL!
-2 pounds! Woot!
I had to make up for last week's gain, plus a little more. :)
I was super good this week, minus having dinner at a professor's house. But I figure you can have one "whatever" meal a week and generally still be okay. And I portioned everything...even though it was all terrible foods. Well, it was great food, but not exactly friendly to someone trying to lose weight.
I'm finally overweight and not obese! yay! Now to move onto my next big goal. That will be 155, since I need a middle point between now and my ultimate goal. I'm a little disappointed in myself that I wont be in the 150's when we go to Kauai like I had originally planned, but that's okay. I don't need to be a certain weight to have a good time there, and believe me, I'm more comfortable with my body now then I've EVER been. (I let Justin take a picture of me naked....a full body picture! My fat self would've hunted that camera down and deleted that picture, even if I had to break the damn camera...lol.)
I'm still working on the cognitive part of all of this. Like I said above, I'm WAY more comfortable in my body than I've ever been. But I still have moments, sometimes days, where I look fat in everything, my clothes don't hang right (I guess every girl has those days though...haha,) or that all the girls in my block are skinnier than me, prettier than me. I'm working on loving myself, fat and all. Its going to take forever, but its another goal of mine that will be a forever goal.
Current weight: 174.2 lbs
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': ZERO!!
Weight to lose until 155: 19.2 lbs
Current total weight loss: 49.8 lbs.
I had to make up for last week's gain, plus a little more. :)
I was super good this week, minus having dinner at a professor's house. But I figure you can have one "whatever" meal a week and generally still be okay. And I portioned everything...even though it was all terrible foods. Well, it was great food, but not exactly friendly to someone trying to lose weight.
I'm finally overweight and not obese! yay! Now to move onto my next big goal. That will be 155, since I need a middle point between now and my ultimate goal. I'm a little disappointed in myself that I wont be in the 150's when we go to Kauai like I had originally planned, but that's okay. I don't need to be a certain weight to have a good time there, and believe me, I'm more comfortable with my body now then I've EVER been. (I let Justin take a picture of me naked....a full body picture! My fat self would've hunted that camera down and deleted that picture, even if I had to break the damn camera...lol.)
I'm still working on the cognitive part of all of this. Like I said above, I'm WAY more comfortable in my body than I've ever been. But I still have moments, sometimes days, where I look fat in everything, my clothes don't hang right (I guess every girl has those days though...haha,) or that all the girls in my block are skinnier than me, prettier than me. I'm working on loving myself, fat and all. Its going to take forever, but its another goal of mine that will be a forever goal.
Current weight: 174.2 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 19.2 lbs
Current total weight loss: 49.8 lbs.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
I'm disappointed in myself, not the scale.
+0.9 lbs.
I'm pretty disappointed in myself when I got on the scale this morning. I can make up one hundred excuses about how stressed and busy I've been the past week and a half and how I haven't even had time to make dinner for Justin and I. But my weight gain is still my fault because of the choices I made. Stressed or not, I hate that I still turn to food as a comfort when I'm depressed or freaking out. I need to stop that.
I also get defensive and whiny about how its not fair that one week of not sticking to my diet can cause me to gain nearly a pound. It just reminds me that I'll never be able to just eat whatever, and I have to count points for the rest of my life. It sucks, but its a reality I have to come to terms with, or I'll gain all the weight back that I've lost, plus some more...just like all the other times.
I'm strong, I can do this.
Next week will be better.
Current weight: 176.2 lbs
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 1.3 lbs
I'm pretty disappointed in myself when I got on the scale this morning. I can make up one hundred excuses about how stressed and busy I've been the past week and a half and how I haven't even had time to make dinner for Justin and I. But my weight gain is still my fault because of the choices I made. Stressed or not, I hate that I still turn to food as a comfort when I'm depressed or freaking out. I need to stop that.
I also get defensive and whiny about how its not fair that one week of not sticking to my diet can cause me to gain nearly a pound. It just reminds me that I'll never be able to just eat whatever, and I have to count points for the rest of my life. It sucks, but its a reality I have to come to terms with, or I'll gain all the weight back that I've lost, plus some more...just like all the other times.
I'm strong, I can do this.
Next week will be better.
Current weight: 176.2 lbs
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 1.3 lbs
Friday, April 2, 2010
Its seems the magic number is 1.1 :)
-1.1 pounds!
So right now, that puts me at 175.3 lbs. When the wii fit went to tell me my weight, it already dropped down into the overweight category. (Its hilarious, even the music is nicer when you're there, lol.) But according to every BMI website out there, until I drop down to 174, I'm still technically obese. So next week, I will for real be overweight! (That sounds so crazy...I'll be overweight! yay! lol.)
Though I haven't technically fulfilled my obese/overweight goal, I'm going to set my next goal so next week I can start it. I was just going to put my end goal as my next goal, but I feel like that's a huge goal in itself, so I need a smaller one before that ultimate one of 135 pounds. 155 feels about right. I know there's a lot of numbers in here, but the numbers give me something tangible to hang onto.
I stumbled upon the pictures I took with my staff the night I got engaged. And all I can say is ouch. I definitely don't want to get into that self-loathing thing that some people get into when they look at old pictures of themselves, but I honestly had no idea how big I was. I don't think most people do, but its always eye opening to see old pictures and literally have your breath taken away.
ALL the numbers:
Current total weight loss: 48.7 lbs.
Current weight: 175.3 lbs
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 0.4 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 20.3 lbs
Weight to lose until my ultimate goal of 135: 40.3 lbs
So right now, that puts me at 175.3 lbs. When the wii fit went to tell me my weight, it already dropped down into the overweight category. (Its hilarious, even the music is nicer when you're there, lol.) But according to every BMI website out there, until I drop down to 174, I'm still technically obese. So next week, I will for real be overweight! (That sounds so crazy...I'll be overweight! yay! lol.)
Though I haven't technically fulfilled my obese/overweight goal, I'm going to set my next goal so next week I can start it. I was just going to put my end goal as my next goal, but I feel like that's a huge goal in itself, so I need a smaller one before that ultimate one of 135 pounds. 155 feels about right. I know there's a lot of numbers in here, but the numbers give me something tangible to hang onto.
I stumbled upon the pictures I took with my staff the night I got engaged. And all I can say is ouch. I definitely don't want to get into that self-loathing thing that some people get into when they look at old pictures of themselves, but I honestly had no idea how big I was. I don't think most people do, but its always eye opening to see old pictures and literally have your breath taken away.
ALL the numbers:
Current total weight loss: 48.7 lbs.
Current weight: 175.3 lbs
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 0.4 lbs
Weight to lose until 155: 20.3 lbs
Weight to lose until my ultimate goal of 135: 40.3 lbs
Friday, March 26, 2010
spring break kills me.
-1.1 pounds!
I will not lie to you. I thought I was going to gain weight this week. As you may have noticed, I didn't weigh in last Friday. 2 reasons--first, there is not a scale in Justin's parents house, which is where I was last Friday. But, when we got home on Sunday, I couldn't stand to get on the scale. I was too ashamed of what the numbers would tell me.
Pretty much, I fell off my eating healthy bandwagon when I went home. I bought frozen meals to eat at Justin's parents house and some non-fat milk, but those 2 days in Vancouver were horrible.
Fun fact about my family: We bond over food.
Its true, and its been true most of my life. (which could most definitely be a factor in my fat!) I ate out 4 times in 2 days. Ouch. Golden China, Olive Garden, Teriyaki at the mall, and Sushi Hana. While I made an attempt to make "good choices" at those restaurants, it didn't matter, because nothing at Golden China is healthy. Haha.
But its okay now, and maybe I needed that little splurge to get me back on track again. They say its okay to treat yourself, but I'll admit I went overboard. Eating out once would've been sufficient, and I probably wouldn't have felt nearly as guilty.
But anyways, no more of that. I came back to school, ate my healthy foods, did water aerobics, and worked out yesterday, and now we're back on track! The green tea pills were working, but now I've run into that whole problem I have of REMEMBERING to take the stupid things. Haha, I'm working on it.
I'm SO close to being overweight. If I really work my ass off this next week, I can hit it next week. That would be amazing! :)
Current weight: 176.4 lbs
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 1.4 lbs
I will not lie to you. I thought I was going to gain weight this week. As you may have noticed, I didn't weigh in last Friday. 2 reasons--first, there is not a scale in Justin's parents house, which is where I was last Friday. But, when we got home on Sunday, I couldn't stand to get on the scale. I was too ashamed of what the numbers would tell me.
Pretty much, I fell off my eating healthy bandwagon when I went home. I bought frozen meals to eat at Justin's parents house and some non-fat milk, but those 2 days in Vancouver were horrible.
Fun fact about my family: We bond over food.
Its true, and its been true most of my life. (which could most definitely be a factor in my fat!) I ate out 4 times in 2 days. Ouch. Golden China, Olive Garden, Teriyaki at the mall, and Sushi Hana. While I made an attempt to make "good choices" at those restaurants, it didn't matter, because nothing at Golden China is healthy. Haha.
But its okay now, and maybe I needed that little splurge to get me back on track again. They say its okay to treat yourself, but I'll admit I went overboard. Eating out once would've been sufficient, and I probably wouldn't have felt nearly as guilty.
But anyways, no more of that. I came back to school, ate my healthy foods, did water aerobics, and worked out yesterday, and now we're back on track! The green tea pills were working, but now I've run into that whole problem I have of REMEMBERING to take the stupid things. Haha, I'm working on it.
I'm SO close to being overweight. If I really work my ass off this next week, I can hit it next week. That would be amazing! :)
Current weight: 176.4 lbs
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 1.4 lbs
Friday, March 12, 2010
I'm soooo close to just being 'overweight.' Is it weird that I'm excited for that? lol.
-1.1 pounds! woot woot!
Let me tell you...this was a big working out week. Or rather, just a working out DAY. On Sunday, Justin and I walked 4 miles in the beautiful sun. ON MONDAY, we did water aerobics. Then in my PE class we had to do the Fitness gram (Pacer, situps, pushups, ect.). Then, in the afternoon, I went and worked out with Evan, Butters' old roommate. Now I've heard from other people that if you work out with him, he WILL kill you. And he did.
An hour of running, lunges, step-type aerobics, pull ups, chins ups, push ups, and doing various things with weights left me feeling like I was going to die. I'm still sore today! But today, its finally the "good" sore. I would definitely do it again, but now that we're moving into spring break and such, we probably won't have a chance to work out again until after break, which means its going to kill me all over again. But overall, despite that fact that I had a hard time getting in and out of the sitting position all week, it was good.
I'm encouraged by the fact that my weight is decreasing again. The green tea pills help (they're not a miracle pill, or anything like that. They just curb my appetite a little bit more than normal.) I'm ready to push myself in the working out department. I want to be a size 12 when we go to Kauai! :)
We're heading to Burien on Sunday, and will be either there or Vancouver for the whole week. I don't want being on break to derail me! I need to stay with it! (I need to not eat at Smokey's with Justin and Tony...lol.)
Best part of the week for me? We were discussing weight loss and exercise at work on Wednesday night, and Michael, a guy I work with, said he probably weighed twice as much as me. I laughed, and asked him how much he thought I weighed....120 pounds he said. I laughed so hard. But its also nice to see that mean are naive to numbers...lol. He didn't believe me when I said I weighed 178 pounds. Than Renee and I tried to explain to him that the female body stores fat everywhere...haha. Oh boys...it reminds me of the time Justin said I was a size 10 or 12 when I was 18. They're so cute. :)
Current weight: 177.5
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 2.5 lbs
Let me tell you...this was a big working out week. Or rather, just a working out DAY. On Sunday, Justin and I walked 4 miles in the beautiful sun. ON MONDAY, we did water aerobics. Then in my PE class we had to do the Fitness gram (Pacer, situps, pushups, ect.). Then, in the afternoon, I went and worked out with Evan, Butters' old roommate. Now I've heard from other people that if you work out with him, he WILL kill you. And he did.
An hour of running, lunges, step-type aerobics, pull ups, chins ups, push ups, and doing various things with weights left me feeling like I was going to die. I'm still sore today! But today, its finally the "good" sore. I would definitely do it again, but now that we're moving into spring break and such, we probably won't have a chance to work out again until after break, which means its going to kill me all over again. But overall, despite that fact that I had a hard time getting in and out of the sitting position all week, it was good.
I'm encouraged by the fact that my weight is decreasing again. The green tea pills help (they're not a miracle pill, or anything like that. They just curb my appetite a little bit more than normal.) I'm ready to push myself in the working out department. I want to be a size 12 when we go to Kauai! :)
We're heading to Burien on Sunday, and will be either there or Vancouver for the whole week. I don't want being on break to derail me! I need to stay with it! (I need to not eat at Smokey's with Justin and Tony...lol.)
Best part of the week for me? We were discussing weight loss and exercise at work on Wednesday night, and Michael, a guy I work with, said he probably weighed twice as much as me. I laughed, and asked him how much he thought I weighed....120 pounds he said. I laughed so hard. But its also nice to see that mean are naive to numbers...lol. He didn't believe me when I said I weighed 178 pounds. Than Renee and I tried to explain to him that the female body stores fat everywhere...haha. Oh boys...it reminds me of the time Justin said I was a size 10 or 12 when I was 18. They're so cute. :)
Current weight: 177.5
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 2.5 lbs
Sunday, March 7, 2010
An excellent tool!
I found this online today, and its extremely helpful!
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/
It uses google maps and allows you draw your walking (or running or cycling) path and tells you how far you went!
Justin and I walked 4 miles today. That was awesome. It hurt so good. lol. But it sure was nice to be out in the sun in shorts! :)
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/
It uses google maps and allows you draw your walking (or running or cycling) path and tells you how far you went!
Justin and I walked 4 miles today. That was awesome. It hurt so good. lol. But it sure was nice to be out in the sun in shorts! :)
Saturday, March 6, 2010
a plan, and a little progress
-0.9 pounds. It's a negative number! yay!
I e-mailed my doctor last week after I spazzed about not losing weight for nearly a month. Here was his advice:
-Start adding lifting into my work out routines. He said the more muscle you have, the harder your body has to work to maintain the muscle, and that is a good way to continue to increase my resting metabolism and burn more calories.
-Also, taking green tea supplements before eating meals can speed up my metabolism and curb my appetite.
Surprising, the green tea pills have worked. I don't get nearly as many munchy cravings and can go longer without getting ravenously hungry, which is nice since my morning classes are LONG.
I haven't had a chance to lift--I actually didn't make it into the gym all week. This has been hell week for me regarding classes. I even missing water aerobics on Monday because I've been so insanely tired.
I think this week would've been better if I could've worked out as much as I normally do, but that's okay. I'm happy I got a result, and hopefully it will continue as long as I can get my muscle building in. Butter's old roomie Evan even offered to take me to the gym and work me out. We had planned to do it this past week, but I just had too much homework each night he called me. Next week hopefully!
Hopefully next Friday will be great too! :)
Current weight: 178.6
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 3.6 lbs
I e-mailed my doctor last week after I spazzed about not losing weight for nearly a month. Here was his advice:
-Start adding lifting into my work out routines. He said the more muscle you have, the harder your body has to work to maintain the muscle, and that is a good way to continue to increase my resting metabolism and burn more calories.
-Also, taking green tea supplements before eating meals can speed up my metabolism and curb my appetite.
Surprising, the green tea pills have worked. I don't get nearly as many munchy cravings and can go longer without getting ravenously hungry, which is nice since my morning classes are LONG.
I haven't had a chance to lift--I actually didn't make it into the gym all week. This has been hell week for me regarding classes. I even missing water aerobics on Monday because I've been so insanely tired.
I think this week would've been better if I could've worked out as much as I normally do, but that's okay. I'm happy I got a result, and hopefully it will continue as long as I can get my muscle building in. Butter's old roomie Evan even offered to take me to the gym and work me out. We had planned to do it this past week, but I just had too much homework each night he called me. Next week hopefully!
Hopefully next Friday will be great too! :)
Current weight: 178.6
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 3.6 lbs
Friday, February 26, 2010
big fat, zero.
zero.
SUCK.
I need a jump start plan. Something to get my metabolism moving.
I'm going to e-mail my doctor.
Current weight: 179.5
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 4.5 lbs
SUCK.
I need a jump start plan. Something to get my metabolism moving.
I'm going to e-mail my doctor.
Current weight: 179.5
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 4.5 lbs
Thursday, February 25, 2010
oops
I just realized I never updated for last Friday. It was only -0.2, I was frustrated, and I think I just pushed updating out of my mind. Hopefully tomorrow will be BETTER.
Current weight: 179.5
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 4.5 lbs
Current weight: 179.5
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 4.5 lbs
Monday, February 15, 2010
1 year!
1 year and 45 pounds ago, Justin and I were married.
This past weekend, we spent our anniversary in Spokane, and I bought this amazing dress for going out to dinner. I forgot to take pictures, but I still had the picture that I sent to my sister asking how it looked:
Big difference, yeah? Its amazing what a difference the lack of 45 extra pounds on your body can do. :)
I know my progress has been crawling lately. I want SO SO badly to be as close as possible to my goal by the time we leave for Kauai. Realistically though, at most I'll probably be able to lose another 15-20 pounds in 13 weeks. So I'll probably be weighing between 164 and 159 when we go. I can see being able to get down to a size 12 by then, though I honestly have no idea how your pants size correlate with your weight (or if they even really do).
In the weight I've lost so far, I've went to a LARGE 18 (and I say large because I was definitely pushing a size 20), to a 14 in most jeans (including GAP! woo!)
Just another number crunch update. I'm obsessed with the numbers, but only because I think it gives me something to look at besides my body. Seeing pants size numbers get smaller tells me that I'm doing something right. :)
Oh, and of course Justin and I are fantastic. This year went by so fast, and I'm still as in love with him as the day I married him. :)
This past weekend, we spent our anniversary in Spokane, and I bought this amazing dress for going out to dinner. I forgot to take pictures, but I still had the picture that I sent to my sister asking how it looked:
Big difference, yeah? Its amazing what a difference the lack of 45 extra pounds on your body can do. :)
I know my progress has been crawling lately. I want SO SO badly to be as close as possible to my goal by the time we leave for Kauai. Realistically though, at most I'll probably be able to lose another 15-20 pounds in 13 weeks. So I'll probably be weighing between 164 and 159 when we go. I can see being able to get down to a size 12 by then, though I honestly have no idea how your pants size correlate with your weight (or if they even really do).
In the weight I've lost so far, I've went to a LARGE 18 (and I say large because I was definitely pushing a size 20), to a 14 in most jeans (including GAP! woo!)
Just another number crunch update. I'm obsessed with the numbers, but only because I think it gives me something to look at besides my body. Seeing pants size numbers get smaller tells me that I'm doing something right. :)
Oh, and of course Justin and I are fantastic. This year went by so fast, and I'm still as in love with him as the day I married him. :)
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Below 180! About time!
-0.7 pounds this week.
These little tiny numbers frustrate me. I'm still losing weight, just not enough.
I guess I just have to keep working on my food intake, because I have the exercise covered. Exercising 3 days a week while working 2 jobs and being a full time student is a lot. I don't really have much more time than 3 days a week to exercise.
Like I said last week, as long as I'm not gaining anything, its good. And the fact that I'm haven't completely plateaued yet is also positive. I just have to keep chugging along. And hey! I finally got below 180! :)
Off to Spokane to celebrate the first of many wonderful years with my amazing husband. Without him, only God knows where I would be right now. Still fat, that's for sure. :)
Current weight: 179.7
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 4.7 lbs
These little tiny numbers frustrate me. I'm still losing weight, just not enough.
I guess I just have to keep working on my food intake, because I have the exercise covered. Exercising 3 days a week while working 2 jobs and being a full time student is a lot. I don't really have much more time than 3 days a week to exercise.
Like I said last week, as long as I'm not gaining anything, its good. And the fact that I'm haven't completely plateaued yet is also positive. I just have to keep chugging along. And hey! I finally got below 180! :)
Off to Spokane to celebrate the first of many wonderful years with my amazing husband. Without him, only God knows where I would be right now. Still fat, that's for sure. :)
Current weight: 179.7
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 4.7 lbs
Saturday, February 6, 2010
It's just like when I was trying to break 200.
Trying to break 180 is getting frustrating!
-0.4 lbs this week. BAH!
I'm thinking I need to kick up my exercise. We do water aerobics on Mondays and Wednesday, so I usually make it to the gym one other day during the week. This week I got in there on Thursday before class in the morning, which I really liked since it wasn't packed at all at 10 AM. If I can just make it in there on Tuesday, it would be perfect, but most of the time working out is the last thing I want to do when I have class from 9 AM-7 PM on that day.
Next week will be better, and I just need to get the ball rolling again.
But in reality, as long as we're not seeing +, its all good, right? :)
Current weight: 180.4
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 5.4 lbs
-0.4 lbs this week. BAH!
I'm thinking I need to kick up my exercise. We do water aerobics on Mondays and Wednesday, so I usually make it to the gym one other day during the week. This week I got in there on Thursday before class in the morning, which I really liked since it wasn't packed at all at 10 AM. If I can just make it in there on Tuesday, it would be perfect, but most of the time working out is the last thing I want to do when I have class from 9 AM-7 PM on that day.
Next week will be better, and I just need to get the ball rolling again.
But in reality, as long as we're not seeing +, its all good, right? :)
Current weight: 180.4
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 5.4 lbs
Saturday, January 30, 2010
There we go!
-1.3 pounds this week.
yippee!!
I've been slowly making changes to keep this thing going. I replaced the pizza crust in the pizza I make with tortillas, and hey! its still tasty, and 3 less points! I bought some carrots, and munch on those when I'm feeling munchy or bored, and I really really worked out hard this week.
(And I also needed to work off all the birthday festivities! Omelets for breakfast and sushi for dinner! SO GOOD!)
Both days in water aerobics I worked my ass off, and then last night we visited the rec center and I pushed myself on the elliptical, and it felt so good. I ended up going 2.5 miles and burning 315 calories, which is the most I've ever done. :)
Well I have to run this morning, so that's it for now.
Current weight: 180.8
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 5.8 lbs
yippee!!
I've been slowly making changes to keep this thing going. I replaced the pizza crust in the pizza I make with tortillas, and hey! its still tasty, and 3 less points! I bought some carrots, and munch on those when I'm feeling munchy or bored, and I really really worked out hard this week.
(And I also needed to work off all the birthday festivities! Omelets for breakfast and sushi for dinner! SO GOOD!)
Both days in water aerobics I worked my ass off, and then last night we visited the rec center and I pushed myself on the elliptical, and it felt so good. I ended up going 2.5 miles and burning 315 calories, which is the most I've ever done. :)
Well I have to run this morning, so that's it for now.
Current weight: 180.8
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 5.8 lbs
Saturday, January 23, 2010
I'm almost 22!
Nada. Still at the same weight from last week. I did have pizza and went out with Jes on Thursday for Karaoke. I feel those are weight-loss hindering activities. Haha.
On a more exciting note, my birthday is tomorrow! I'll be 22! Dang, I'm old. lol, just kidding. And Justin got me Wii Fit Plus for my birthday. He made me go upstairs and when I came down to weigh myself, he had already put the game in the wii. How cute, right? :)
Next week will be better. We will actually have two full days of water aerobics (syllabus week and MLK day hindered this), and Justin and I will work out on Friday and any other day that we feel up to it.
I know this is my weight plateau that every hits. Its obviously not a plateau yet because I haven't not lost in a couple of weeks, but I know that its time for one. And knowing that puts me ahead of the game, because now I just have to work harder than before to keep going.
I just keep thinking about Kauai, and I know I can do this. :) See you next week!
Current weight: 182.1 lbs
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 7.1 lbs
On a more exciting note, my birthday is tomorrow! I'll be 22! Dang, I'm old. lol, just kidding. And Justin got me Wii Fit Plus for my birthday. He made me go upstairs and when I came down to weigh myself, he had already put the game in the wii. How cute, right? :)
Next week will be better. We will actually have two full days of water aerobics (syllabus week and MLK day hindered this), and Justin and I will work out on Friday and any other day that we feel up to it.
I know this is my weight plateau that every hits. Its obviously not a plateau yet because I haven't not lost in a couple of weeks, but I know that its time for one. And knowing that puts me ahead of the game, because now I just have to work harder than before to keep going.
I just keep thinking about Kauai, and I know I can do this. :) See you next week!
Current weight: 182.1 lbs
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 7.1 lbs
Friday, January 15, 2010
That's better.
-1.1 pounds.
Its something. It's a number--so I'm happy.
Only had water aerobics on Wednesday, and we won't have it again until next Wednesday because of MLK day. I'll just have to get my butt into the gym this weekend and Monday too to make up for it. The rec is SO busy right now...I figure in another week the people that weren't serious about working out will stop coming, and it will be back to bearable again. When Justin and I went on Monday, it was so packed it was making me uncomfortable.
I need to change up my eating habits, and find foods with fewer point values, especially for dinners. I know I'm heading towards a plateau if I continue eating just like I am. I actually wrote down everything I ate this week, and calculated points, and I was nearing if not hitting my maximum points each day. So I need to tone them down, especially since when I hit my next goal (of being overweight, and not obese), I'm going to go down a point value again. Time to explore some new recipes! I found some ones made by the Biggest Loser the other day that looked pretty good.
Well I have to jet off to class. See you next week!
Current weight: 182.1 lbs
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 7.1 lbs
Its something. It's a number--so I'm happy.
Only had water aerobics on Wednesday, and we won't have it again until next Wednesday because of MLK day. I'll just have to get my butt into the gym this weekend and Monday too to make up for it. The rec is SO busy right now...I figure in another week the people that weren't serious about working out will stop coming, and it will be back to bearable again. When Justin and I went on Monday, it was so packed it was making me uncomfortable.
I need to change up my eating habits, and find foods with fewer point values, especially for dinners. I know I'm heading towards a plateau if I continue eating just like I am. I actually wrote down everything I ate this week, and calculated points, and I was nearing if not hitting my maximum points each day. So I need to tone them down, especially since when I hit my next goal (of being overweight, and not obese), I'm going to go down a point value again. Time to explore some new recipes! I found some ones made by the Biggest Loser the other day that looked pretty good.
Well I have to jet off to class. See you next week!
Current weight: 182.1 lbs
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 7.1 lbs
Friday, January 8, 2010
NOTHING.
Blah. I was really disappointed this morning. Got on the scale, and nada! Still at 183.2.
I'm disappointed because we worked out so much this week. We went 3 times, and I worked my ass off on the elliptical, and swam in the pool afterwards too. Muscle building maybe? I always hate to assume that that's what it is, since I honestly have no idea what it is. Those crazy people on the Biggest Loser work out a lot and they lose weight! Haha, well obviously I didn't work out as much as them, but still.
Okay, well I guess the only thing I can do is hold my head up high and look forward to a big number next week. I can't wait to start water aerobics on Monday. And Alecia and I are going to pick out a yoga class to take together in the evenings. Woo exercise!
Current weight: 183.2 lbs
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 8.2 lbs
I'm disappointed because we worked out so much this week. We went 3 times, and I worked my ass off on the elliptical, and swam in the pool afterwards too. Muscle building maybe? I always hate to assume that that's what it is, since I honestly have no idea what it is. Those crazy people on the Biggest Loser work out a lot and they lose weight! Haha, well obviously I didn't work out as much as them, but still.
Okay, well I guess the only thing I can do is hold my head up high and look forward to a big number next week. I can't wait to start water aerobics on Monday. And Alecia and I are going to pick out a yoga class to take together in the evenings. Woo exercise!
Current weight: 183.2 lbs
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 8.2 lbs
Sunday, January 3, 2010
KAUAI!
Okay, so we're definitely looking at a Kauai trip in May. EXCITING. So I did a little math, and this is what I've got figured out:
Current weight: (duh!) 183.2
Weeks until Kauai trip: 19
Weight I can lose (in a healthly manner!) between now and then: 28.5 lbs (that's at 1.5 pounds a week, for 19 weeks)
Weight I would be at leaving for beautiful Kauai: 154.7 lbs
While 154.7 wouldn't be my end all weight, as I want that to be somewhere around 135-140, 154 would be the skinniest I've ever weighed while being in Kauai! Even as a kid I was a chunk.
Here's me and my sissy when we went in 2008:
Current weight: (duh!) 183.2
Weeks until Kauai trip: 19
Weight I can lose (in a healthly manner!) between now and then: 28.5 lbs (that's at 1.5 pounds a week, for 19 weeks)
Weight I would be at leaving for beautiful Kauai: 154.7 lbs
While 154.7 wouldn't be my end all weight, as I want that to be somewhere around 135-140, 154 would be the skinniest I've ever weighed while being in Kauai! Even as a kid I was a chunk.
Here's me and my sissy when we went in 2008:
Haha, embarrassing. I was somewhere in the 200's there, but I couldn't tell you for sure where.
I'm excited. I'm excited to go on vacation and take Justin, and also, I still excited to be skinnier and healthier. Usually by this time in my dieting, I would get bored, and/or just be satisfied with the progress that I've already made. But not this time. This time I have my hubby supporting me, and all you guys! :) Thank you.
So far I've lost a total of 40 pounds. 40! That's like an entire little person! And honestly, that puts me at right about half way there. I've got about 40 more pounds to go.
Thank you everyone who reads my blog every week and encourages me. I appreciate it so so much, and it helps me that much more to keep me going. :)
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year!
-1.1 pounds.
I didn't weigh on Christmas because I forgot the wii fit, and I couldn't find a scale. I did weigh when we got back to our apartment on Monday, and it was +0.7. That was sad for me. So I just kicked my ass back into dieting, and we even went to the rec center yesterday! So when I got on the scale this morning, it said -1.8, so I had to take into consideration the little gain I had after the holidays. But now its gone! And I'm back on track.
When we went to the rec center, I got on the elliptical like usual. I really didn't think I would be able to do more than 10 minutes, because I just felt out of shape. But I guess I'm not as out of shape as I thought! I did a 27 minute weight loss routine, and though it was hard, it felt good. I went a little more than 2 miles and burned 265 calories. :) It made me realize how much I missed working out. Too bad the rec center is closed today. I found that ironic--Most people say that want to work out/lose weight for their new year's resolution, but the rec center is closed. Haha.
Happy New Year!
Current weight: 183.2 lbs
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 8.2 lbs
I didn't weigh on Christmas because I forgot the wii fit, and I couldn't find a scale. I did weigh when we got back to our apartment on Monday, and it was +0.7. That was sad for me. So I just kicked my ass back into dieting, and we even went to the rec center yesterday! So when I got on the scale this morning, it said -1.8, so I had to take into consideration the little gain I had after the holidays. But now its gone! And I'm back on track.
When we went to the rec center, I got on the elliptical like usual. I really didn't think I would be able to do more than 10 minutes, because I just felt out of shape. But I guess I'm not as out of shape as I thought! I did a 27 minute weight loss routine, and though it was hard, it felt good. I went a little more than 2 miles and burned 265 calories. :) It made me realize how much I missed working out. Too bad the rec center is closed today. I found that ironic--Most people say that want to work out/lose weight for their new year's resolution, but the rec center is closed. Haha.
Happy New Year!
Current weight: 183.2 lbs
Weight to lose in order to be 'overweight' and not 'obese': 8.2 lbs
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