I lost a pound this week. Woohoo! I have been walking thirty minutes a day and Garth and I have been cooking everday. There are a few things I want to do to improve my weight loss efforts:
1. Portion control! This is something I really struggle with. Garth made tacos this week and I ate four. FOUR. And I was still hungry! That is not right. I should not be eating more than Garth.
2. More intense workouts. Walking is great, but I need to get back into doing yoga, Shredding, Cardio Max, etc.
How are you all doing?
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Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts
Friday, October 14, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Fit Friday!
I watched my calories and I worked out for at least a half an hour every day this week. It's funny because back in my Shredding days Cardio Max was my "easy" video. Now, it kicked my butt and I was sore for days!
I'm not sure if the working out makes me hungrier or if it's lifting weights again, but the scale didn't budge this week. It is frustrating, but I did notice that my pants are much looser...
And then I came across an old blog from when I was losing the "happy weight" I gained from my frist year of marriage. I realized I'm at that same point now, maintained the weight lost but still having ten pounds to go. I look at the after picture and it makes me proud of how far I've come. Yes, I had lost those ten and gained it back, but at least I didn't gain the other 14 pounds on top of it.
And you know what? I am proud of how far I've come and I'm excited to push further and lose the last ten once and for all! How are you all doing?
Friday, September 23, 2011
Fit Friday!
I apologize in advance if this post is whiny. It's my blog and I'll cry if I want to, but don't say I didn't warn ya!
So I weighed in Monday after a two month hiatus. I gained eight pounds and I was disappointed. VERY disappointed. I knew I had slacked on exercising and was snacking more often, but I was expecting more of a three to five pound gain...NOT an eight pound gain.
I was cranky all week. I complained to Garth constantly. Poor Garth, bless his heart. He had to put up with me all week and I was not a peach to be around.
But if there's one thing weighing in did to me, it was motivate me again to get back on track. I started watching what I ate again and exercising everyday. I cut out snacking at night which is my main downfall. I'm generally a healthy eater during the day, but it's that after dinner snack attack that hurts me.
I weighed in this morning and I was down a pound. I'll take it! Woohoo! Here is my new plan of attack: There are 14 weeks until Christmas so if I can lose two pounds a week I will be down 28 pounds by Christmas day. I know it's a lofty goal but I would be the lowest I have ever been and I think it would be a good weight for me. How are you all doing?
So I weighed in Monday after a two month hiatus. I gained eight pounds and I was disappointed. VERY disappointed. I knew I had slacked on exercising and was snacking more often, but I was expecting more of a three to five pound gain...NOT an eight pound gain.
I was cranky all week. I complained to Garth constantly. Poor Garth, bless his heart. He had to put up with me all week and I was not a peach to be around.
But if there's one thing weighing in did to me, it was motivate me again to get back on track. I started watching what I ate again and exercising everyday. I cut out snacking at night which is my main downfall. I'm generally a healthy eater during the day, but it's that after dinner snack attack that hurts me.
I weighed in this morning and I was down a pound. I'll take it! Woohoo! Here is my new plan of attack: There are 14 weeks until Christmas so if I can lose two pounds a week I will be down 28 pounds by Christmas day. I know it's a lofty goal but I would be the lowest I have ever been and I think it would be a good weight for me. How are you all doing?
Friday, February 11, 2011
Fit Friday!
I struggled with portion control this week so I'm not surprised I maintained. I forgot how hungry working out makes me! I have done the Shred for 15 days now (Day 5 of Level 2) and I am enjoying it. I just hate how hungry I am the rest of the day. I'm eating relatively healthy, I just need to watch my portions and get more veggies in to satisfy the hunger. I know what I need to do, but why is it so hard to do? Ahhh if only eating chips and chocolate made us skinny!
Do you feel hungrier on the days you work out? Do you have any advice on how to curb the hunger?
Do you feel hungrier on the days you work out? Do you have any advice on how to curb the hunger?
Friday, February 4, 2011
Fit Friday!
The holidays, stress of moving, and not being able to work out after surgery were not kind to me. I have gained ten pounds in the last few months. UGH. I hate how easy it is to gain weight and how hard it is to lose weight.
I was successful before when I documented my journey with you all before. Your tips and encouragement were such a huge help that I'm back again to lose these ten and finally reach my goal once and for all!
I have started doing The Shred again each morning (I am on day 10) and documenting everything I eat on livestrong.com and I have lost two pounds this week, woohoo! I hate that I have to document everything I eat, but when I don't I gain weight. I hope to evenutally not have to count every calorie, but until then I'll just suck it up and document. The livestrong website makes it easy because as you start to type in what you ate it will generate the food with all the stats for you. Anyone else use it or another tool like it?
Here's to starting over and being successful!
I was successful before when I documented my journey with you all before. Your tips and encouragement were such a huge help that I'm back again to lose these ten and finally reach my goal once and for all!
I have started doing The Shred again each morning (I am on day 10) and documenting everything I eat on livestrong.com and I have lost two pounds this week, woohoo! I hate that I have to document everything I eat, but when I don't I gain weight. I hope to evenutally not have to count every calorie, but until then I'll just suck it up and document. The livestrong website makes it easy because as you start to type in what you ate it will generate the food with all the stats for you. Anyone else use it or another tool like it?
Here's to starting over and being successful!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Dieting Results.
I weighed in this morning and have lost FOUR pounds!!! Garth also weighed in and lost FIVE pounds! YAYAYA! After not seeing the scale move for 2 months, it was a feeling of pure elation to see the drop. Now I am motivated to start calorie counting and lose the last 7lbs!
Some of you asked: "What if I don't like eggs or tuna?" and I would say, eat something just as healthy and protein packed like soy nuts or peanuts.
I will confess we didn't follow the diet exactly like we did the first time. I went out to lunch with my mom yesterday and had a spinach omlette instead of the hard boiled egg on toast. I also skipped on the banana and cantelope because I hate them and almost got sick when I ate them last time I did the diet. And I still lost so I wouldn't worry if you don't love everything on here, because you could substitute or just not eat it and still lose.
Thanks for the encouraging words. I do recommend doing this with someone. I don't think I could stay on it if Garth wasn't doing it with me. Last night was the smallest and hardest meal, but Garth and kept busy by going to the gym, walking, and watching TV and laughing. And changing the channel whenever food was displayed or talked about!
We are so happy about the results, in fact, we are going to do it again next week (Mon-Wed) and calorie count over the weekend.
Some of you asked: "What if I don't like eggs or tuna?" and I would say, eat something just as healthy and protein packed like soy nuts or peanuts.
I will confess we didn't follow the diet exactly like we did the first time. I went out to lunch with my mom yesterday and had a spinach omlette instead of the hard boiled egg on toast. I also skipped on the banana and cantelope because I hate them and almost got sick when I ate them last time I did the diet. And I still lost so I wouldn't worry if you don't love everything on here, because you could substitute or just not eat it and still lose.
Thanks for the encouraging words. I do recommend doing this with someone. I don't think I could stay on it if Garth wasn't doing it with me. Last night was the smallest and hardest meal, but Garth and kept busy by going to the gym, walking, and watching TV and laughing. And changing the channel whenever food was displayed or talked about!
We are so happy about the results, in fact, we are going to do it again next week (Mon-Wed) and calorie count over the weekend.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Dieting - Day 3.
Three days does not seem like a long time, but it has gone very slowly over here. Thank goodness we are on day 3 because I am ready for this to end! I don't remember the diet being this difficult last time, but it has been tough. I am feeling great and can tell my stomach is much flatter so I persevere! I'm excited to weigh-in tomorrow and see the final results. I'll keep you posted!
Many of you asked about the diet, so here it is:
DAY 1
Breakfast:
Black Coffee or Tea
1/2 Grapefruit/Juice
1 tbsp Peanut Butter
1 slice Toast
Lunch:
1/2 cup tuna
1 slice Toast or Cheese
Coffee or Tea
Dinner:
2 slices Meat (3 oz.)
1 cup String Beans
1 cup Beets or Carrots
1 small Apple
1 cup Vanilla Ice Cream
DAY 2
Breakfast:
Blac Coffee or Tea
1 Hard Boiled Egg
1 slice Toast
1/2 Banana
Lunch:
1 cup Cottage Cheese or 1/2 cup Tuna
5 Saltine Crackers
Coffee or Tea
Dinner:
2 Hot Dogs
1 cup Broccoli or Cabbage
1/2 cup Carrots or Turnips
1/2 Banana
1/2 cup Vanilla Ice Cream
DAY 3
Breakfast:
Black Coffee or Tea
5 Saltine Crackers
1 slice Cheedar Cheese
1 small Apple
Lunch:
1 Hard Boiled Egg
1 slice Toast
Coffee or Tea
Dinner:
1 cup Tuna
1 cup Beets or Carrots
1 cup Cauliflower or Greens
1 cup Cantaloupe
1/2 cup Vanilla Ice Cream
The rules: The diet works as chemicals breakdown and is proven to work. Do not vary or substitute any of the foods. Salt and pepper may be used but no other seasonings. No sugar. This diet is to be used 3 days at a time. In 3 days you will lose 10 pounds. After 3 days you may eat your usual foods but don't overeat. After 4 days start back on the 3 day diet. You can only drink water between meals.
See? It's not too bad. You get to eat REAL FOOD which helps, but I am seriously sick of tuna right now. And just a warning: You may NOT lose 10lbs, we only lost 5 pounds each the first time we did this. The reason is because this diet is created by doctors for cardiac patients who are very obese and need to lose a lot of weight fast before having surgery. But 5lbs is good enough for me so I'll keep pressing on. LAST DAY LAST DAY LAST DAY.
If any of you decide to do this diet, let me know - I'll be anxious to hear how much you lose!
Many of you asked about the diet, so here it is:
DAY 1
Breakfast:
Black Coffee or Tea
1/2 Grapefruit/Juice
1 tbsp Peanut Butter
1 slice Toast
Lunch:
1/2 cup tuna
1 slice Toast or Cheese
Coffee or Tea
Dinner:
2 slices Meat (3 oz.)
1 cup String Beans
1 cup Beets or Carrots
1 small Apple
1 cup Vanilla Ice Cream
DAY 2
Breakfast:
Blac Coffee or Tea
1 Hard Boiled Egg
1 slice Toast
1/2 Banana
Lunch:
1 cup Cottage Cheese or 1/2 cup Tuna
5 Saltine Crackers
Coffee or Tea
Dinner:
2 Hot Dogs
1 cup Broccoli or Cabbage
1/2 cup Carrots or Turnips
1/2 Banana
1/2 cup Vanilla Ice Cream
DAY 3
Breakfast:
Black Coffee or Tea
5 Saltine Crackers
1 slice Cheedar Cheese
1 small Apple
Lunch:
1 Hard Boiled Egg
1 slice Toast
Coffee or Tea
Dinner:
1 cup Tuna
1 cup Beets or Carrots
1 cup Cauliflower or Greens
1 cup Cantaloupe
1/2 cup Vanilla Ice Cream
The rules: The diet works as chemicals breakdown and is proven to work. Do not vary or substitute any of the foods. Salt and pepper may be used but no other seasonings. No sugar. This diet is to be used 3 days at a time. In 3 days you will lose 10 pounds. After 3 days you may eat your usual foods but don't overeat. After 4 days start back on the 3 day diet. You can only drink water between meals.
See? It's not too bad. You get to eat REAL FOOD which helps, but I am seriously sick of tuna right now. And just a warning: You may NOT lose 10lbs, we only lost 5 pounds each the first time we did this. The reason is because this diet is created by doctors for cardiac patients who are very obese and need to lose a lot of weight fast before having surgery. But 5lbs is good enough for me so I'll keep pressing on. LAST DAY LAST DAY LAST DAY.
If any of you decide to do this diet, let me know - I'll be anxious to hear how much you lose!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Switching it up.
A co-worker and I have been accountability partners the last 5 months. We talk every day about our workouts and food intake. It has been such an encouragement to have someone go through the same things with you and to keep you accountable and notice changes. We did the Shred together and then started running at the same time and we have both lost 15 pounds. We have become addicted to Biggest Loser DVDs and rotate them. She is doing my BL Yoga and I am doing her BL Power Sculpt and, oh my word, it is intense! I do it at 6a.m. three times a week and it just does not get easier. My legs and butt ache, and my arms feel like jelly! I thought Jillian was tough, but Bob kills me! The endless squats leave my legs shaking and I am starting to hate push-ups. BUT I keep doing it because I am noticing my arms and legs getting muscular. Even Garth is noticing. On a walk yesterday, I got in front of him since a car was coming and Garth was like "WOW! Your legs look really muscular!"
So, I recommend this video. I think I might even buy it once we trade back. I have only lost a pound, but I did lose 2 inches off my waist! I'm trying to focus more on inches than weight right now since I'm gaining muscle. And thanks for your sweet comments yesterday about my hair and telling me I look skinny. You guys make my day!!!
So, I recommend this video. I think I might even buy it once we trade back. I have only lost a pound, but I did lose 2 inches off my waist! I'm trying to focus more on inches than weight right now since I'm gaining muscle. And thanks for your sweet comments yesterday about my hair and telling me I look skinny. You guys make my day!!!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Halfway.
I have lost a total of 14 pounds and I just want to lose 10 more. Is that too much to ask?! Sheesh, these last ten will not budge. I am still running 4 miles everyday and doing yoga at night, but I'm going to get stricter with my food intake to get rid of these last pounds once and for all. More on that tomorrow.
But for now, I would like to relish in h
ow far I've come with some before and after pictures.
ow far I've come with some before and after pictures.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Switching it up.
I've done it. I have hit that plateau and cannot seem to make the numbers on the darn scale decrease. I'm trying not to get discouraged and decided to switch up my routine.
The place we moved is very close to my parent's house so I have been running my old 4 mile route again. I cannot tell you how much I enjoy running. It's so refreshing to run after doing work out videos for so long. I don't have to think, watch someone else, or have them tell me what to do.
I wake up at 6 a.m. and enjoy the quietness of the morning, watch the sun rays escape through the branches, hear the birds chirp, see bunnies hop, and hear my shoes padding the pavement. I even saw a Great Blue Heron and deer.
On the weekends and days it's raining I do The Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga. I love it! I did not expect to be dripping with sweat afterwards, and really sore the next day. I highly recommend it.
So hopefully by switching up my routine I can start to see the numbers drop again. Supid last ten pounds, why are they always the hardest?!
The place we moved is very close to my parent's house so I have been running my old 4 mile route again. I cannot tell you how much I enjoy running. It's so refreshing to run after doing work out videos for so long. I don't have to think, watch someone else, or have them tell me what to do.
I wake up at 6 a.m. and enjoy the quietness of the morning, watch the sun rays escape through the branches, hear the birds chirp, see bunnies hop, and hear my shoes padding the pavement. I even saw a Great Blue Heron and deer.
On the weekends and days it's raining I do The Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga. I love it! I did not expect to be dripping with sweat afterwards, and really sore the next day. I highly recommend it.
So hopefully by switching up my routine I can start to see the numbers drop again. Supid last ten pounds, why are they always the hardest?!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Weigh Up!
I have been alternating between the Shred, running and Results Fitness everyday. I haven't been counting calories because I was feeling restricted and just plain sick of writing everything down. So I moderated my portions and made sure I was only eating when I was hungry. Since I haven't been counting calories I was afraid I wasn't losing.
But it's working!! I lost 2 pounds last week and 3 pounds this week! That is 5 pounds in 2 weeks and a grand total of 13 pounds lost!!! I haven't seen that number on the scale since Garth and I had our first date 3 years ago. I went into this whole weight loss thing to lose 10 pounds and I'm over that goal and can hardly believe it!
As it goes, you always want more. more. more, right? Well I'm below my goal and I want to lose another 10. I still don't feel totally comfortable in a bikini yet so I want to lose just another 10 and then I promise I'll be sastisfied and I'll post before and after pictures.
I do better with weight loss when I have motivation. And right now my motivation is looking great in a new dress for a wedding we're going to July 11. So far so good.
But it's working!! I lost 2 pounds last week and 3 pounds this week! That is 5 pounds in 2 weeks and a grand total of 13 pounds lost!!! I haven't seen that number on the scale since Garth and I had our first date 3 years ago. I went into this whole weight loss thing to lose 10 pounds and I'm over that goal and can hardly believe it!
As it goes, you always want more. more. more, right? Well I'm below my goal and I want to lose another 10. I still don't feel totally comfortable in a bikini yet so I want to lose just another 10 and then I promise I'll be sastisfied and I'll post before and after pictures.
I do better with weight loss when I have motivation. And right now my motivation is looking great in a new dress for a wedding we're going to July 11. So far so good.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Weight Update
I know it's been awhile since I updated, but the truth is, I haven't weighed myself in two weeks. I kinda went a little crazy on our camping trip with lots of yummy food and was afraid of the scale. But once I got back to reality, I got right back on track eating healthy and exercising everyday.
I am still maintaining at a total of 8 pounds lost. I am content with this considering I am having a hard time staying at 1200 calories lately. I don't know what it is but I am hungry all. the. time. And my self-control has been non-existent as of late. Baked cheetos are my weakness, argh! But hopefully next week I'll have lost. Here's to keeping on track!
I am still maintaining at a total of 8 pounds lost. I am content with this considering I am having a hard time staying at 1200 calories lately. I don't know what it is but I am hungry all. the. time. And my self-control has been non-existent as of late. Baked cheetos are my weakness, argh! But hopefully next week I'll have lost. Here's to keeping on track!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
70
Last night I was telling Garth how I did 70 push-ups during a work-out video, to which he replied, "are you sure? I don't think you did 70." Oh no he didn't. I had to prove to him I could do 70 push-ups, so off the couch I go and Garth starts counting. Mind you, I have already done 70 push-ups this morning and now I'm doing another set of 70! My arms are shaking as I finish the 70, and just to spite him, I do another 10. So that is 80 push-ups to prove my husband wrong. Plus 70 from this morning is a grand total of 150 push-ups, and my arms hurt like heck today.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Weigh-In
I'm happy to report that even after The Shred I am losing weight. I lost another pound this week, even after all the celebrating and Mother's Day food! I am so excited because I am now at my wedding weight, which was my goal all along. But, I'm loving this so much I want to keep going and lose another ten.
I have been counting my calories...most days. But working out everyday, usually doing Kathy Smith Kickboxing or Results Fitness. It's funny how these videos all seem so long now - I do the Shred on the weekends now for a quick workout, ha! And since it's so nice outside I try to go for a 3 mile walk or run on the weekends with Garth.
I hope these next 10 pounds come off faster than these first 1o. I'll keep you posted! How are you all doing?
I have been counting my calories...most days. But working out everyday, usually doing Kathy Smith Kickboxing or Results Fitness. It's funny how these videos all seem so long now - I do the Shred on the weekends now for a quick workout, ha! And since it's so nice outside I try to go for a 3 mile walk or run on the weekends with Garth.
I hope these next 10 pounds come off faster than these first 1o. I'll keep you posted! How are you all doing?
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Life after the Shred
Welp, I just finished my tenth day at level 3. Those 30 days went FAST! I lost about 8 pounds total and am liking the new definition I have in my arms, legs and abs. I still want to lose another 10 pounds or so before I feel comfortable in a bathing suit. So now what?
I will probably buy another Biggest Loser workout video because they work! But in the mean time, I'll keep doing the Shred, but spice it up. I'll do levels 1 and 2 for 10 days and then levels 2 and 3 for 10 days. After that, maybe I'll pair a level with running. I want to keep using the Shred, just intensify it, because I want to keep gaining muscle and losing weight. What have you done after you finished your 30 days?
I will probably buy another Biggest Loser workout video because they work! But in the mean time, I'll keep doing the Shred, but spice it up. I'll do levels 1 and 2 for 10 days and then levels 2 and 3 for 10 days. After that, maybe I'll pair a level with running. I want to keep using the Shred, just intensify it, because I want to keep gaining muscle and losing weight. What have you done after you finished your 30 days?
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Shred Update - Day 24
I am on my 4th day of level 3 and I am STILL sore!! It's tougher than the other levels, but I am enjoying it the most. I really have to push myself to keep going, especially during the rockstar jumps. If you don't know what those are, you're lucky! At the end of the video I am literally dripping with sweat. Gross, I know, but that is the kind of workout I like! I really feel like I burned a ton of calories.
Last week I maintained and I was happy with that because I didn't eat great. Seriously, food is my weakness and I struggle with self control because I love food so much. I ate chili cheese fries and pizza last week. But worse than that, I ate a WHOLE bag of Cheetos (baked!!) by myself. How did this happen? Blame it on a stressful week, but Garth and I had a glass of wine after work. We usually only drink on the weekends, and this is why. It's kind of a "give a mouse a cookie" epidemic with me. I drink a glass of wine and I want some cheese to go with it, thus, insert bag of Cheetos. So, how the heck did I maintain? Icontinued doing the Shred, and I even added in some running and kickboxing with the Shred to balance the Cheetos, pizza, etc.
This week I am back on track. I have been serious about working out everyday and serious about keeping my calories under 1200 and writing everything I eat down. It sounds simple, but it is hard and it is worth it. I lost another 2 pounds this week!!! Garth said he is really noticing definition in my abs and that my abs are looking flat. He even said my legs were thinner and more defined. And I must say, I agree with him! My hard work is paying off and I'm loving the results.
Last week I maintained and I was happy with that because I didn't eat great. Seriously, food is my weakness and I struggle with self control because I love food so much. I ate chili cheese fries and pizza last week. But worse than that, I ate a WHOLE bag of Cheetos (baked!!) by myself. How did this happen? Blame it on a stressful week, but Garth and I had a glass of wine after work. We usually only drink on the weekends, and this is why. It's kind of a "give a mouse a cookie" epidemic with me. I drink a glass of wine and I want some cheese to go with it, thus, insert bag of Cheetos. So, how the heck did I maintain? Icontinued doing the Shred, and I even added in some running and kickboxing with the Shred to balance the Cheetos, pizza, etc.
This week I am back on track. I have been serious about working out everyday and serious about keeping my calories under 1200 and writing everything I eat down. It sounds simple, but it is hard and it is worth it. I lost another 2 pounds this week!!! Garth said he is really noticing definition in my abs and that my abs are looking flat. He even said my legs were thinner and more defined. And I must say, I agree with him! My hard work is paying off and I'm loving the results.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Level 2
Level 2 of the Shred is so hard. I miss level 1 A LOT. I hurt everywhere. My abs. My arms. My legs. I don't think my shoulders have ever burned like this before. Jillian is insane. I am dreading doing this again tomorrow...
Monday, April 13, 2009
Shred Update
I have been doing the 30 Day Shred for 10 days now. I know everyone does it differently, but I am doing 10 days on level 1, 10 days on level 2, and 10 days on level 3. So I start level 2 tomorrow, yikes!
I am really enjoying the work out, it's tough and I LOVE that is it is only 20 minutes! It def makes it easy to fit in everyday. I have also been eating a lot healthier and I don't eat after 6:00 anymore. Garth has been very supportive and strict with his eating as well, which makes it a lot easier.
The result? I have lost 4 pounds so far and I am loving how loose my clothes are becoming! I'll keep you posted as I start level 2 tomorrow.
I am really enjoying the work out, it's tough and I LOVE that is it is only 20 minutes! It def makes it easy to fit in everyday. I have also been eating a lot healthier and I don't eat after 6:00 anymore. Garth has been very supportive and strict with his eating as well, which makes it a lot easier.
The result? I have lost 4 pounds so far and I am loving how loose my clothes are becoming! I'll keep you posted as I start level 2 tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Runnin' and Runnin'
Ok so did I ever tell you how much I HATE to run? With a passion. But when the weather is so darn gorgeous I suck it up. Though I feel like I'm going to die while I'm running, I feel so good now! I ran 3 miles. I won't tell you the time because I don't even know. I'm slow, but there are a lot of hills. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
I'm continuing to eat well, count my calories, and exercise everyday. I haven't weighed myself because I read in Fitness magazine not to... for at least a month. I think this is good advice because when I weigh myself and I'm not where I want to be I get mad and give-up for awhile...and eat without counting calories. If I weigh myself and I'm pretty close to my goal weight I get really excited and I eat. It's a lose-lose situation so I'm just doing what I'm doing and I'll weigh myself in a few more weeks.
Let me tell you though, I put on my work pants yesterday and they were really lose. I was ecstatic!!! Seriously, it put me in the best mood all day long.
I'm continuing to eat well, count my calories, and exercise everyday. I haven't weighed myself because I read in Fitness magazine not to... for at least a month. I think this is good advice because when I weigh myself and I'm not where I want to be I get mad and give-up for awhile...and eat without counting calories. If I weigh myself and I'm pretty close to my goal weight I get really excited and I eat. It's a lose-lose situation so I'm just doing what I'm doing and I'll weigh myself in a few more weeks.
Let me tell you though, I put on my work pants yesterday and they were really lose. I was ecstatic!!! Seriously, it put me in the best mood all day long.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Get Ripped!
So after a week of fried food, beer, wine and Cheez-Its I'm back on track! I don't think I gained too much weight over vacay because Garth and I were determined to make this an "active vacay." Which meant we tried to be outside moving as much as possible...er...as long as we could bear the coldness. But I didn't count calories and I loved every. single. second. of. it. But as soon as we got back I started counting again and exercising. I'm not gonna lie though, I'm too scared too weigh myself. But I'm doing really good with eating and working out everyday and I will weigh in next week.
Our video store rents fitness videos for free so I thought I'd spice things up and rent one. The one that caught my eye was titled "Get Ripped and burn 1000 calories!" 1000 calories? I couldn't resist trying it.
It was the toughest workout I have ever done! It was an hour of torture. Muscles I didn't even know I had ache. But it was worth it! I will be renting this again.
It's circa 1980 and the instructor, oh she's craaaazy. At one point she says "Lets have a push-up party!" and then we proceed to do 70 push-ups. I have done it twice this week and that is enough for now!
Our video store rents fitness videos for free so I thought I'd spice things up and rent one. The one that caught my eye was titled "Get Ripped and burn 1000 calories!" 1000 calories? I couldn't resist trying it.
It was the toughest workout I have ever done! It was an hour of torture. Muscles I didn't even know I had ache. But it was worth it! I will be renting this again.
It's circa 1980 and the instructor, oh she's craaaazy. At one point she says "Lets have a push-up party!" and then we proceed to do 70 push-ups. I have done it twice this week and that is enough for now!
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