Soooo last Monday I complained that I was sick of maintaining and ready to lose these last ten stubborn pounds. I promised updates each Monday so here you go!
I started counting calories (allowing myself 1200 per day) and I realized why I was not losing - I was underestimating the calories in what I was eating!!! Keeping track of what I ate each day helped me know what I was eating and to be mindful of the portion size.
Calorie counting works for me because it's easy and I have freedom to eat what I want. Life is too short to cut out good food! For example, Tuesday we had Panera catered and I ate a 500 calorie egg souffle (and it was worth it!),so I adjusted the rest of my food for that day accordingly so I still only ate 1200 calories.
I started working out 5 times a week. Saturday through Wednesday I would alternate between kickboxing, weight lifting and running for an hour each day. I give myself Thursdays and Fridays off to rest my aching muscles!
I weighed myself this morning and am happy to report that I lost 2 pounds!!! YAYAYA! My goal is to lose 2 pounds a week and so far, so good!=)
- Lindsey
- I love God. My husband makes me laugh a lot. I could eat sushi everyday. I have been to Israel. I hate the rain in my shoes. I enjoy reading theology. I love Broadway musicals. I hate florescent lights. I like dressing up. I love weddings. I hate cake. I enjoy planning events. I adore Hawaii. I wish I could sing. I hope bell bottoms never go out of style. I am not a city girl. I love hanging out with my husband. I can kick your butt at Connect Four. I love bike riding. I should have been born in a state with an ocean. I'm following THE Rabbi. I like to clean. I love to laugh. I rather read than cook. I want to love God with my life.
50 comments:
Wow! You are the weight loss and exercise queen! Congratulations! Can you give me an example of what you eat in a day to stay around 1200 calories and not starve? I'm eating around 1600-1800 and apparently this is not working ;-)
That is awesome! You are motivated. Now that the baby is born I'm going to be right there with you! Good luck!
Yeah you go Girl! I need to follow your lead...I'm trying to lose the last ten pounds too.
P.S.
I gave you an award!
the 5000 calorie diet doesn't work. don't try it. haha
2 LBS in a week is excellent!!! Way to go! You will have that weight off in no time
Congrats on achieving your goal this week! It sounds like you are adopting healthy strategies. I've heard that keeping a food journal is a good way to go for weight loss. It's amazing how many calories people mindlessly put into their mouths, myself included!
congrats lady :) 1200 calories a day and working out 5 days a week is perfect... you should be to your goal in no time :)
YAY!!! That's great!
Congratulations!!! That's very exciting! I hope you get to your goal of 8 more lbs!
YAY! Great job!
Congrats!!! That is awesome and I bet you feel wonderful:)
Congratulations on losing that so far! Keep up the good work!!
You go!
Way to go!!! Keep up the good work!
No guts, no glory. May you reach your goal.
that is awesome...keep it up girl!
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"Weigh" to go! He he he! Sorry for the pun! It just seemed like a fun thing to do! I am so happy for you! Congratulations!
WOO HOO!! CONGRATULATIONS!! It's inspiring.
Yay for you!!! You are doing awesome, and I know the last few pounds will be gone before you know it!
You've been tagged! :)
That is awesome! Congrats! We are all cheering for you!!
Your blog is so fanny! I love it!
Hold hard for the diet! I started a diet me too and I well understand you :-)))
Good luck!
I too need to lose those stubborn 10 pounds!It is so hard, especially when you don't have much to lose! Good luck!
That is awesome!! Counting calories is the best way to get rid of those last few pounds! Keep up the good work and keep us updated on your progress!!
You are a stronger woman than me!! Congrats on the weight lost and keep it up...
In the meantime, I will have some ice cream for you =)
Yay!! That is awesome!!!
Yay!!!
Congratulations! You are really inspiring me to get my butt in gear! haha
Sounds like a great work out plan! Congratulations!
Good job!! I need to be better about keeping track of EVERYTHING I eat...
Oh heavens. I hope you had a bacon cheddar souffle, those are to. die. for. I think they're perfect for cheat days, but that's great you accomodated it into your 1200 calories alotted! You're amazing - keep it up! :)
You go girl! That is fantastic!
Congrats on the 2 pounds. I also lost 2 pounds - in the last 48 hours due to a serious viral infection. Your way sounds much better.
Yay for a great start!!!! I envy your motivation but you are inspiring me =)
What a great start Lindsey, I am so excited for you!
Congrats!!! Those last few will fall off in no time with you diet and exercise.
Look at you little lady! That's awesome! Way to go, you are motivating me wanting to lose my "happy" weight!
2 pounds a week is a great goal and you are doing a fab job so far! Before you know it you will have reached your goal! Keep it up ;)
Great job! Sounds like you've got a successful plan.
Great job! Maybe that is what it is time for me to do.
Congrats! It sounds like your plan is working!
Congrats!!! I am attempting to shed some weight but the food keeps calling my name!
Your blog is super fun :) Good luck on your continued weight loss...and let me know how you like the books!
Congrats girl!! Somehow marriage does this whole weight thing to you. I am stuck with 4 extra lbs. that i can't seem to get trhough. Not for the lack of trying! Good luck!
Great job! Keep up the good work!
That's awesome! Keep it up!
YAY!!! That's my girl! Keep it up! You're making me a bit more enthused to go to the gym in a minute..
Wow- 1200 calories? dang, that doesn't seem like much. Maybe I need to track my calories better too.
Good for you!!! Way to go!
Congrats! Awesome job girl!!!
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