Wow, it's that time again. Weigh In Wednesday.
I'll admit I was a bit scared of this week's weigh in. Last week was hard, and full of emotions. When Dearest came home from work I felt like I should cook him a "real dinner", one of his favorites. We also celebrated Valentine's Day by going out to eat at a fancy restaurant. Where I had wine, and lobster ravioli, and more wine. Oh and dessert. Add that on to eating pizza, fast food, and a failure to keep up with my tracking, and yeah - I was pretty concerned. So when I discovered today that I had lost - anything at all I was stoked.
Today's weigh in: 174.6 for a loss of 0.6 lbs. and a total of 16.4
*whew*
Thankfully I've convinced Dearest to go running with me. To be honest I actually enjoy running alone, but it will be much nicer to have him push me, keep me motivated to go.
Yesterday and today were full of spring cleaning of both the yard and the house - and I'm pooped! I'm ready for a nice dinner and some couch cuddle time with my lovelies. Here I come!!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Weigh In Wednesday
Alright, it's *that* time again - weigh in time!
I'm not going to lie, I had a hard week this week. Someone very special to me passed away, and the week has been filled with family, tears, and all kinds of emotions that I'm just not really comfortable with. I don't do well with emotions.
Add being sick all week and then there was also that Valentine's Day thing that happened... but I'm proud of myself - as much as I wanted to I didn't go out and buy myself a giant box of candy... or a tiny one for that matter. Now when one of the ladies at work offered me a cupcake though, well I couldn't resist. Somehow this week my planned meals just never seemed to go as planned. I still kept up pretty well with my food tracking, although I didn't get everything down. That's why I'm happy to say that this week I lost.
This week's loss: -3.2 lbs (um yay!)
Waist: -0.5"
Hips: +(-) 0
Thigh: -0.5"
This brings me to a total of - 15.8 pounds
I'm not going to lie, I had a hard week this week. Someone very special to me passed away, and the week has been filled with family, tears, and all kinds of emotions that I'm just not really comfortable with. I don't do well with emotions.
Add being sick all week and then there was also that Valentine's Day thing that happened... but I'm proud of myself - as much as I wanted to I didn't go out and buy myself a giant box of candy... or a tiny one for that matter. Now when one of the ladies at work offered me a cupcake though, well I couldn't resist. Somehow this week my planned meals just never seemed to go as planned. I still kept up pretty well with my food tracking, although I didn't get everything down. That's why I'm happy to say that this week I lost.
This week's loss: -3.2 lbs (um yay!)
Waist: -0.5"
Hips: +(-) 0
Thigh: -0.5"
This brings me to a total of - 15.8 pounds
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Monday, February 14, 2011
Still Here, Still Fighting
Image via WikipediaI'm trying really hard to NOT run to the store and buy the biggest box of chocolates they have on the shelf.
The past two years my Valentine has been working on Valentine's Day - so no celebrations for me. Last year my co-worker's husband was out of town too, so I bought a little box of chocolate for the both of us. That gave me an excuse. The small box - not so bad. The $30 Russell Stover sampler box. BAD. I've never seen such a ginormous box of candy!
*Ahem* ... moving on..
I know my posting has been rather irregular lately, what can I say - I'm such a blog slacker. I want to assure you all though that I am indeed *still* on track. I'm still a "loser". I haven't however kept up with my exercise. The weather is lovely, but the virus I've had all week certainly is not. Hoping I can rejoin that boat next week!
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Saturday, February 5, 2011
The Giving and Taking of Inspiration
One of the hardest things for me to hang onto on this journey is motivation. I start out hardcore, to the nines, balls to the walls, and then - kind of like this post... I see something.. shiny - over THERE!
Then I come back a few months later, ready to try again.
This time, I'm trying to reign in my OSS (Ooh Shiny Syndrome), and stay on track (another reason why I started Weight Watchers). I'm proud, super proud of my progress so far. I've even refrained from the hardcore, balls to the walls mentality. In so doing, I haven't struggled to be perfect, to work out every day I said I would, and to let myself go with my brother to Cracker Barrel and stuff my face with pancakes covered in blackberries and whipped cream. I also haven't burnt out.
I'm currently on week three of my Weight Watchers plan, and I've tracked everything I've eaten, EVERY day. That was a hard thing for me to keep up with last time I was on the plan, so yeah, I'm proud of that. Even when I'm tempted to say screw it - I have no clue how many points was in what I ate at the restaurant, I still put it in there the best way I know how. Even though the scale and the measuring tape said I didn't lose a darn thing last week, I'm okay with that. I know that is going to happen from time to time. The reason I'm okay with that is because although, yes I really want to be skinnier, I REALLY want to be healthier. I want to be able to go hiking with Dearest and not feel like my heart is going to explode, or be ill at him because I can't keep up.
After my brother and I gorged on pancakes and eggs and the like, we went to Wal-Mart. He bought a set of resistance bands to go with his P-90 workout. I bought a jump rope.
I'm also very proud of my brother. Weight struggles have always been a family affair. He's currently at his lowest adult weight! He told me he was in the shower the other day and realized he had lower abs. "I've never had lower abs! Or upper abs for that matter." he proclaimed. He's around 5'7" and only nine pounds away from *my* goal!
I'll tell you proudly, that right now - even with the pancakes and other randoms - I'm eating healthier than I ever have. I'm eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and opening doors to foods I before would have never considered. Thanks to guys like *Bitch Cakes*, JewliaGoulia, and Ex Hot Girl, this month alone I've tried and loved so many new things. I've learned that although I don't like the texture of shredded coconut, I really enjoy fresh coconut (not to mention how cool it is it whack it open before you eat it). I really enjoy hummus, something that always sounded so strange and icky to me and I eat it now on so many different things. I also tried lentils, which were delicious too!
This week's shining moment for me though, was a comment made by a co-worker. She came out of her office to ask me how much weight I've lost, and to tell me that I had inspired her! She said that although she didn't join weight watchers, she is starting to make small changes in her daily routine and her eating. She told me that she normally will drink up to eight cans of Dr. Pepper a day. Even reducing those and replacing them with water will make a huge difference for her. What can I say, I was touched, and proud. I'm happy that not only am I doing things to better myself, but that I must be doing something right to inspire both of my co-workers!
I'm happy that while I'm here, getting inspiration from blog land, I can pass that inspiration on to others around me.
Now, without further ado I believe it's exercise time.
Then I come back a few months later, ready to try again.
This time, I'm trying to reign in my OSS (Ooh Shiny Syndrome), and stay on track (another reason why I started Weight Watchers). I'm proud, super proud of my progress so far. I've even refrained from the hardcore, balls to the walls mentality. In so doing, I haven't struggled to be perfect, to work out every day I said I would, and to let myself go with my brother to Cracker Barrel and stuff my face with pancakes covered in blackberries and whipped cream. I also haven't burnt out.
I'm currently on week three of my Weight Watchers plan, and I've tracked everything I've eaten, EVERY day. That was a hard thing for me to keep up with last time I was on the plan, so yeah, I'm proud of that. Even when I'm tempted to say screw it - I have no clue how many points was in what I ate at the restaurant, I still put it in there the best way I know how. Even though the scale and the measuring tape said I didn't lose a darn thing last week, I'm okay with that. I know that is going to happen from time to time. The reason I'm okay with that is because although, yes I really want to be skinnier, I REALLY want to be healthier. I want to be able to go hiking with Dearest and not feel like my heart is going to explode, or be ill at him because I can't keep up.
After my brother and I gorged on pancakes and eggs and the like, we went to Wal-Mart. He bought a set of resistance bands to go with his P-90 workout. I bought a jump rope.
I'm also very proud of my brother. Weight struggles have always been a family affair. He's currently at his lowest adult weight! He told me he was in the shower the other day and realized he had lower abs. "I've never had lower abs! Or upper abs for that matter." he proclaimed. He's around 5'7" and only nine pounds away from *my* goal!
I'll tell you proudly, that right now - even with the pancakes and other randoms - I'm eating healthier than I ever have. I'm eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and opening doors to foods I before would have never considered. Thanks to guys like *Bitch Cakes*, JewliaGoulia, and Ex Hot Girl, this month alone I've tried and loved so many new things. I've learned that although I don't like the texture of shredded coconut, I really enjoy fresh coconut (not to mention how cool it is it whack it open before you eat it). I really enjoy hummus, something that always sounded so strange and icky to me and I eat it now on so many different things. I also tried lentils, which were delicious too!
This week's shining moment for me though, was a comment made by a co-worker. She came out of her office to ask me how much weight I've lost, and to tell me that I had inspired her! She said that although she didn't join weight watchers, she is starting to make small changes in her daily routine and her eating. She told me that she normally will drink up to eight cans of Dr. Pepper a day. Even reducing those and replacing them with water will make a huge difference for her. What can I say, I was touched, and proud. I'm happy that not only am I doing things to better myself, but that I must be doing something right to inspire both of my co-workers!
I'm happy that while I'm here, getting inspiration from blog land, I can pass that inspiration on to others around me.
Now, without further ado I believe it's exercise time.
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Weigh In Wednesday
Well it's a blah morning here. Weigh in Wednesday has rolled around yet again, and my results are not what I had hoped for.
Weight: 180.0 for a loss of 0 pounds this week.
Waist: + 1 inch
Hips: no change
Thighs: no change
So while I'm glad that I didn't gain this week, I'm still not jazzed. The only thing I can figure is that I slacked on my water intake, oh and well dear old Tom..
At least today is my "Friday". I've just got to make it through tonight, then I'll have my week off.. assuming I don't get called in that is.
*insert large sigh here*
Weight: 180.0 for a loss of 0 pounds this week.
Waist: + 1 inch
Hips: no change
Thighs: no change
So while I'm glad that I didn't gain this week, I'm still not jazzed. The only thing I can figure is that I slacked on my water intake, oh and well dear old Tom..
At least today is my "Friday". I've just got to make it through tonight, then I'll have my week off.. assuming I don't get called in that is.
*insert large sigh here*
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Weigh In Wednesday
Alright it's that time again. Thankfully I've got a pretty darn good report. At least I think so!
Today's weigh in: 180.0 for a loss of 2.8 pounds and a total of 5 since starting weight watchers and a total of 11 pounds from my 2011 starting weight.
I've also started tracking some of my measurements because I've found before that they can be more motivating than my weight loss statistics some weeks. However, I've always found them tricky because I never can seem to measure the exact same spot week to week, but the overall averages are nice to see. I didn't take any starting measurements until last week, but apparently in one week here are the results:
Waist: -2 inches (I knew I could buckle my belt in a different hole but 2 whole inches? Whoa - cool)
hips: -0.5
Thigh: -0.5
Here I always thought I lost weight from my thighs first... Although I did notice the last time I did c25k that even though I technically didn't lose any pounds my waist got significantly smaller. I know they say that you can't spot reduce but I do believe that doing different activities will shape your body differently. Yay for running - my belly is definitely my self conscious worry zone. I'm all for making it smaller.
Today's weigh in: 180.0 for a loss of 2.8 pounds and a total of 5 since starting weight watchers and a total of 11 pounds from my 2011 starting weight.
I've also started tracking some of my measurements because I've found before that they can be more motivating than my weight loss statistics some weeks. However, I've always found them tricky because I never can seem to measure the exact same spot week to week, but the overall averages are nice to see. I didn't take any starting measurements until last week, but apparently in one week here are the results:
Waist: -2 inches (I knew I could buckle my belt in a different hole but 2 whole inches? Whoa - cool)
hips: -0.5
Thigh: -0.5
Here I always thought I lost weight from my thighs first... Although I did notice the last time I did c25k that even though I technically didn't lose any pounds my waist got significantly smaller. I know they say that you can't spot reduce but I do believe that doing different activities will shape your body differently. Yay for running - my belly is definitely my self conscious worry zone. I'm all for making it smaller.
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Back in the Game - Again
Okay, today I completed week 1 of c25k - again. I will say, it was much easier this time around compared to last April. I didn't have to resort to any granny shuffling and it was nice to be familiar with the neighborhood so I could vary my route. Especially since the track is so incredibly muddy and squishy right now.
I checked my time compared to when I first did c25k. When I started the first time I was averaging about a 17 min mile. This week I've steadily reduced my time to an average of 15 min/mile. Two minutes faster the second time around sounds good to me. I noticed that the hardest part about week one was all the starting and stopping. About the time I would get into a grove with jogging it would be time to walk again.
I knew the weather was going to be nasty later on in the week and was tempted to run yesterday, but even though I've felt like I could do more I want to be careful to not burn myself out early on. I went to Target instead to buy more running clothes. :)
I noticed they were having a sale this week on active wear, and I don't have any dedicated wear for cooler/cold weather. I wound up buying two wicking tees ($5 each - holy moly) two long sleeve wicking tees ($10 each), a pair of "running tights" which are fitted capri pants (that after running in today totally love and not a bad deal at $19), a sports bra (that I'll be returning) and some wicking socks. Now I know a lot of people put a lot of stock in investing in good socks, that they make a world of difference regarding blisters and such but I just haven't bought into it. Luckily I haven't had any problem with blisters (yet), but seeing as how I desperately needed new socks, and they were on sale I gave in
Good gracious, holy moly, I'm in love with these socks. I don't think I've ever put anything on my feet before that felt so lovely. That was before I even got shoes on. I'm sold. I don't know if I can ever wear my plain, thin cotton socks ever again. They're dreamy. For reals. *Edit* - They are C9 by Champion Duo Dry no show socks from Target. They came in a pack of four, two black, one pink and one blue.
The sports bra I'll have to take back, after trying one on in the dressing room I just couldn't make myself take all my clothes off and do it again. Lazy. Yup. So I grabbed a different one and the first being too small, this one was too large. Hopefully I'll remember to take it with me when I go to town tomorrow.
The food situation this week has gone pretty well. Dearest and I had a "movie night" Saturday where he corrupted me, and I let him - to a degree. There was popcorn (but I made sure to get the 98% FF Healthy Pop stuff), there was Pepsi - throw back full frontal assault sugar loaded Pepsi at that, but we shared it and I only had a third of the bottle. Thankfully I cut out to bed before he brought out the ice cream. When I got up the next morning he had polished off the whole carton! I made sure to log everything - I have all week, and I even still have plenty of my weekly allowance points left. I'm feeling pretty good over all about my choices. We'll see how Weigh in Wednesday goes tomorrow...
I checked my time compared to when I first did c25k. When I started the first time I was averaging about a 17 min mile. This week I've steadily reduced my time to an average of 15 min/mile. Two minutes faster the second time around sounds good to me. I noticed that the hardest part about week one was all the starting and stopping. About the time I would get into a grove with jogging it would be time to walk again.
I knew the weather was going to be nasty later on in the week and was tempted to run yesterday, but even though I've felt like I could do more I want to be careful to not burn myself out early on. I went to Target instead to buy more running clothes. :)
I noticed they were having a sale this week on active wear, and I don't have any dedicated wear for cooler/cold weather. I wound up buying two wicking tees ($5 each - holy moly) two long sleeve wicking tees ($10 each), a pair of "running tights" which are fitted capri pants (that after running in today totally love and not a bad deal at $19), a sports bra (that I'll be returning) and some wicking socks. Now I know a lot of people put a lot of stock in investing in good socks, that they make a world of difference regarding blisters and such but I just haven't bought into it. Luckily I haven't had any problem with blisters (yet), but seeing as how I desperately needed new socks, and they were on sale I gave in
The sports bra I'll have to take back, after trying one on in the dressing room I just couldn't make myself take all my clothes off and do it again. Lazy. Yup. So I grabbed a different one and the first being too small, this one was too large. Hopefully I'll remember to take it with me when I go to town tomorrow.
The food situation this week has gone pretty well. Dearest and I had a "movie night" Saturday where he corrupted me, and I let him - to a degree. There was popcorn (but I made sure to get the 98% FF Healthy Pop stuff), there was Pepsi - throw back full frontal assault sugar loaded Pepsi at that, but we shared it and I only had a third of the bottle. Thankfully I cut out to bed before he brought out the ice cream. When I got up the next morning he had polished off the whole carton! I made sure to log everything - I have all week, and I even still have plenty of my weekly allowance points left. I'm feeling pretty good over all about my choices. We'll see how Weigh in Wednesday goes tomorrow...
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