Thursday, October 20, 2011
P90X Day 1 and 2
Day 2 has turned into "Day 2, 3, and 4". I was able to do 20 minutes of plyometrics before I felt compelled to take a break. A break which lasted two extra days. I have 40 minutes left and then I can move on tomorrow. Someone please send a drill sergeant to my house and MAKE me do it.
Four days after starting this and my chest hurts and my behind is killing me. This is something I really want to finish.
I began a weight loss challenge 3 weeks ago and will be weighing in tonight so I'll have some very scary numbers to share.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Two Years Have Past?
Major car accident
Moved twice
Divorce
Bankruptcy
Basically any of those major life changing situations have been thrown in my direction. I dealt with the issues, and moved on. I filed for divorce in January 2010. I dropped 10 pounds in what seemed like overnight. After the shock and awe wore off, I became more motivated than ever to get in the best shape of my life. For so many years I was told that I couldn't do certain things by my ex. Divorce showed me that I can do what I set my mind to and that I am in control of my own life. Over the course of those 8 months, I signed up for a few 5k races and a 10k race. I knew if I paid for the races before beginning to train, it would increase my motivation. I ended up dropped 40 pounds and reached my short term goal of 199 pounds three days before my divorce was final. Unfortunately, this past year I returned to my old ways and was at my heaviest just a few weeks ago. Ski season is coming and if I don't drop some pounds, I might just end up skiing the mountain in my panties and my ski jacket.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Back at it AGAIN!
I found it amusing to read back on my last few entries considering it has been 10 months since my last entry. My last entry I gained 2 pounds and felt terrible and I'm sure that's why I didn't continue with documenting it for the world to see.
So as of a few days ago I started Weight Watchers again for the second time. The last time I joined, my baby was just 6 months old. This time I am feeling very motivated although it is only day 3. I will do my best to try and update weekly. Gotta stay motivated somehow.
Starting weight: 231.6
I'm excited to see what my Monday weigh in brings.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Week 5 Weigh-In
Yesterday I hopped on the elliptical at the gym and I'm happy to announce that I burned 600 calories in 55 minutes. There was this skinny chick on the machine next to me and she was hauling booty and I made a game out of it and tried to beat her calories burned. I won! LOL
On a good note, I did have an appointment with nutritionist Pam today. It went really well besides the fact that I was having to entertain the little one at the same time. She set out a meal plan for me and we discussed goals. Everything she gave me is pretty straight forward. She said it should take me 4-5 months to get under the 200 mark if I really put forth the effort. I go back in two weeks and I'm praying for some good results.
Starting weight: 230
Current weight: 229.2
Total lost this week: Gained 2.0
Total lost for this challenge: .8
Starting weight July 2008: 239
Overall weight loss: 9.8 pounds
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Week 4 Weigh-In
Starting weight: 230
Current weight: 227.2
Total lost this week: Gained 1.2
Total lost for this challenge: 2.8
Starting weight July 2008: 239
Overall weight loss: 11.8 pounds
Monday, October 27, 2008
Getting Back Into the Groove
Tonight I decided to try something different for dinner. I have always heard about using spaghetti squash as a substitute for spaghetti noodles. I tried it tonight along with tomato sauce with ground turkey and it was fabulous without all the extra calories from the noodles. I didn't feel bad going back for a little bit more. I knew my family wouldn't touch it so I did make regular spaghetti for them. It was an easy substitution that I would be glad to try again.
I haven't worked out at the gym in two weeks now. Feeling like such a slacker. It sure would be nice to have some really positive stuff to write. I guess I should make that a goal of mine.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Week 2 Weigh-in
I felt very unsure about how I did this week. Going into the weigh-in, I felt as though I had gained a few pounds this week which was kinda depressing. I know I did it to myself though by not eating well. I did end up doing 45 min of cardio late last night after I put my daughter down for bed. I then woke up this morning and headed back to the gym for another 45 minutes of cardio. In the end I was down .8 pounds. I can only imagine how it would have been if I hadn't done that hour and a half of exercise. I'm hoping I will stay more motivated this week. We are leaving town on Sunday and my goal is to stay on track for the next few weeks. I will end up missing my weigh in next week. I still plan on calling my weight loss coach throughout the week just for a little bit of motivation and to hold myself accountable. Yes...I do have a coach! She's the best!
Current weight: 226
Total lost this week: .8
Total lost for this challenge: 4
Starting weight July 2008: 239
Overall weight loss: 13 pounds