Most everyone involved in my life since August knows I have been through quite a lot. I have moved a couple of times, had some nightmarish experiences with my roommates, and just can't manage to find where I am today.
Through the end of August and much of September, I was avoiding home like the plague. My exercise time shot through the roof because I was walking at the local park to waste time. Every single meal I ate was prepared by someone other than me and more often than not was fast food. My fabulous counting water bottle was damaged and wouldn't close anymore so my water consumption drastically dropped because I wasn't able to push myself to hit 3 or 4 refills a day. Through all of this, I still managed to lose over 10 lbs by October 1, pushing me over 25 lbs total. I contribute every ounce of this loss to the stress that I went through with my roommate. I was not doing a single thing correct in the weight loss game, except exercising.
I moved into a new place, but am still dealing with roommate drama. We are in the first baby steps of setting up house and so we are missing a lot of necessary kitchen products. Still having issues preparing my food and having a healthy breakfast and lunch. Dinner is getting marginally better, but still not where it needs to be.
I have gained several pounds back in the last few weeks, which I expected and wanted after everything I went through in September, but my head still seems to be not in the game. While I am still logging, I am not as diligent as I once was. I have increased my fitness routine and am doing fabulous, loving it, relaxing my soul as much as I can, but food just is beating me right now. I am making changes, but sometimes I have troubles remembering why I need to keep moving forward.
The positive changes that I celebrated and loved for 4 months were clouded over, muddied up, and just generally lost over the last 8 weeks.
Every day I am living my life, watching myself make choices that I would have not even thought about 2 months ago and now, it is so easy to go buy that Mountain Dew, or that pizza, or make the choice to not prepare my lunch for work.
I continue to live, making a few good choices, not allowing myself to back slide completely, but looking for that determination that I embraced, looking for that motivation to make that next positive step, looking for that inner peace needed so much so I can get my head in the game and keep going.
I am on a weight loss journey. There will be hills and valleys and sometimes I will take a left turn and end up in the thicket. I know this is where I am now. I know that if I keep walking, taking that next step, I will get to somewhere I know. Yes, I might step into a hole and fall, but I will pick myself back up, bandage up the wounds, and take my next step. When I cross the finish line to a healthier me, I will know that I am stronger and better for having taken this journey.
Thank you to everyone who holds my hand, picks me up when I fall, and offers a bandaid when I need it. Each of you helps me to move forward each day!
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
Almost on hold, but continuing to push!
I have been working on my lost cause with dedication for more than 3 months now. I am up to 18 lbs lost! (and only 1.8 lb from 20!!!) This week was a rather large drop and I will not be able to weigh in again until August 23. Concerned about the weight going back up, but if I keep my hard work focused then I should still post a loss on the 23rd. I am in the process of moving. Packing up the old place now. Painting and moving next week and then unpacking the following week. Big housewarming / Labor Day Weekend Bash being planned for September 2 to welcome everyone to the new house. Going to have a very hectic August, already very crazy. This entire summer has just been a major struggle for me to stay where I want in regards to an exercise schedule & healthy eating. I have done 'ok', but know that I can do so much better. I really am hoping that once the weather calms down and I recover from my move that I will be in a much better position.
I altered the pushup challenge. The challenge outlined by the offical 100 pushup challenge was too strenuous for me to complete yet. I have changed to a different system although it has been put on hold pending the move.
Also, the Wii workouts have been put on hold as our living room has more boxes than space. My plan is to go to the park everyday I can for a walk. If the heat is too high, then I will swim. If it is raining, then I am either taking a rest day or attempt to find the room for a Sworkit workout.
My water intake has slacked off in the last week or so. I am working on getting it back on track. One bottle at a time, one day at a time.
I altered the pushup challenge. The challenge outlined by the offical 100 pushup challenge was too strenuous for me to complete yet. I have changed to a different system although it has been put on hold pending the move.
Also, the Wii workouts have been put on hold as our living room has more boxes than space. My plan is to go to the park everyday I can for a walk. If the heat is too high, then I will swim. If it is raining, then I am either taking a rest day or attempt to find the room for a Sworkit workout.
My water intake has slacked off in the last week or so. I am working on getting it back on track. One bottle at a time, one day at a time.
Changes I have noticed:
My belt is almost ready to go down a hole.
Went to buy more smaller clothes. I actually put an XL shirt back on the rack and purchased a M shirt!
I have a dress that is fitted on the rib cage. Instead of rolls, I am starting to see the beginnings of an hourglass.
My shirts that are meant to be snug on the belly are becoming loose.
Almost jogged down the 'big hill' at the park. So close to makeing it all the way!
I see feel muscle definition developing on my arms and my legs!
Starting to see actual measurement changes. Small, but they do exist!
I have already packed away my mirror, so no pictures for August but I am super excited about seeing the change in September.
My belt is almost ready to go down a hole.
Went to buy more smaller clothes. I actually put an XL shirt back on the rack and purchased a M shirt!
I have a dress that is fitted on the rib cage. Instead of rolls, I am starting to see the beginnings of an hourglass.
My shirts that are meant to be snug on the belly are becoming loose.
Almost jogged down the 'big hill' at the park. So close to makeing it all the way!
I see feel muscle definition developing on my arms and my legs!
Starting to see actual measurement changes. Small, but they do exist!
I have already packed away my mirror, so no pictures for August but I am super excited about seeing the change in September.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
4 More Lbs Lost in This Cause!!!
I have been working on my lost cause with dedication for more than 2 months now. I am up to 14 lbs lost! (and only 1/2 a lb from 15!!!) I am so surprised to step on the scale every week and see more weight loss. I know I am working hard, sweating out the calories and watching what I eat, but still I can't believe that it is actually working and I am losing the weight on target!
I watch all of my Lose It! friends on their journey. We all work together, supporting and encouraging each other as we walk down the same road. Everyone understands where you are because they are there or have been there. We share tips, tricks, ideas, recipes, fitness plans, phone apps, anything that is related to fitness and becoming healthier.
If a weight gain is posted, everyone is there to keep you upbeat and not let you get discouraged. If a major burn is posted, everyone congratulates you.
I started 2 new programs this month, 1 of which was suggested from a Lose It! friend, 100 pushup challenge after I hurt my foot and was expressing concerns about the wisdom of my usual walk / bike workout. It is getting so much attention. More people are thinking about trying it, soon we will all be working towards 100 pushups.
Lose It! is the first thing I do when I wake up in the morning and the last thing I do at night. Any time I start feeling like I can't do it, all I do is log on, start reading and I am ready to get out there and do it.
My grandpa was in the hospital for almost 2 weeks, and I was having a difficult time. I wasn't exercising, eating correctly, and just generally stressed out. Everytime I checked my email, there was such encouragment, prayers, good thoughts, completely overwhelming.
It really is a family, united together, protecting everyone, noticing when something is wrong and trying to do something about it.
My July fitness plan / tools:
Monday - - Adidas MiCoach Lose Weight Level 2 workout & continue walking / jogging my regular route at the park. 3 miles
Tuesday - EA Sports 9 Week Program Easy & Wii Fit using wiifitroutine.com rotating weight loss, strength, yoga & endurance workouts. Medium difficulty, 1 hour - 100 pushup challenge
Wednesday - Adidas MiCoach Lose Weight Level 2 workout & continue walking / jogging my regular route at the park. 3 miles
Thursday - EA Sports 9 Week Program Easy & Wii Fit using wiifitroutine.com rotating weight loss, strength, yoga & endurance workouts. Medium difficulty, 1 hour - 100 pushup challenge
Friday - Adidas MiCoach Lose Weight Level 2 Workout & bike my regular route at the park. 3+ miles
Saturday - EA Sports 9 Week Program Easy
Sunday - EA Sports 9 Week Program Easy - 100 pushup challenge
I may not accomplish all of these everyday and obviously all outdoor activities are weather permitting, but I do have alternate indoor plans.
July exercise goals:
Get back on track with both MiCoach & EA Sports Active workouts
Recap from June exercise plan:
I did not go swimming, but rather started EA Sports program.
I did not accomplish any of my goals in June
I hate the word diet. I can't say that I have ever attempted a diet. Lose It! is not about dieting. It is all about life style changes: committing to the long haul, losing the weight and keeping it off.
My dietary commitments to a life style change:
No bad or added carbs - means limiting pasta and bread consumption
Add fruits, veggies and protein to every meal
Drink at least 4 bottles of water a day - 96 oz
Control sodium intake
Recap from June dietary plan:
I received 19 free meals from Chick-Fil-A but it was for a chicken sandwich, fries, drink. With grandpa in the hospital, I used many of these coupons. Although I was eating fast food, I kept in mind my dietary plan and only ate the chicken breast from the sandwich. I have thrown the bread away every time.
I have made a couple of pasta dishes, which are obviously added carbs, but I add so much veggies & protein that instead of being the pasta with extras that I grew up eating these are extras with pasta dishes. For example, the other night I made:
1 cup pasta
1 1/2 cup cauliflower
1 cup broccoli
1 can tuna
Seasoning and simple olive oil dressing
With every single bite, I was getting more veggies than pasta and so delicious! And cured the pasta craving I was having!
Another trick shared on Lose It! to avoid carbs is cauliflower rice and OMG! So delicious! Takes a while to prepare without a food processor, but it is a great filler to add to a stir fry and my tongue cannot tell the difference. I have made it several times with different dishes. I am interested in trying it with Chinese or something similar that my body is so used to have rice. If this is successful, I can see foregoing rice on a permenant basis! :-)
Changes I have noticed:
My belt is almost ready to go down a hole. When I go for my walk in the park, I do actually move it down to the 2nd hole, but it would still be a hair too tight for all day long
My roommate and I went and bought new pants to fit me. 1 of the new pair are already loose.
I don't have a single shirt that is tight on my stomach anymore. I used to have that unsightly belly button indent in my shirts... No more! Can't even see my stomach except in shirts that are mean to be snug.
Exercise intensity is increasing and though it is difficult, I am completing workouts I would not have imagined 3 months ago. With grandpa in the hospital, I was not working out after work, but rather going straight to the hospital. Once morning I woke up early and popped in a Leslie Sansone video. When I first bought the video, at least 3 years ago, I was only able to complete 1 mile of a 4 mile workout. The only reason I was not able to complete all 4 miles of the video is because I needed to get ready for work. I had the stamina and ambition to keep going through the whole workout! Also the 2 biggest hills at the park, I am able to power walk and push myself up them rather than just crawling and hoping and praying that I would make it to the top.
Comfortable enough to start jogging while on my walk
Saw a couple of friends for the first time in 2 - 4 months and they both commented on my weight loss and that I was looking good
I can feel muscle definition underneath of the fat on my arms and my legs!
I certainly can't see a difference in my pictures although with only 4 lb difference I wouldn't expect to see much. I also realized before taking this months pictures that I needed a tighter shirt to actually be able to see a difference, hense the change in shirt for July.
I watch all of my Lose It! friends on their journey. We all work together, supporting and encouraging each other as we walk down the same road. Everyone understands where you are because they are there or have been there. We share tips, tricks, ideas, recipes, fitness plans, phone apps, anything that is related to fitness and becoming healthier.
If a weight gain is posted, everyone is there to keep you upbeat and not let you get discouraged. If a major burn is posted, everyone congratulates you.
I started 2 new programs this month, 1 of which was suggested from a Lose It! friend, 100 pushup challenge after I hurt my foot and was expressing concerns about the wisdom of my usual walk / bike workout. It is getting so much attention. More people are thinking about trying it, soon we will all be working towards 100 pushups.
Lose It! is the first thing I do when I wake up in the morning and the last thing I do at night. Any time I start feeling like I can't do it, all I do is log on, start reading and I am ready to get out there and do it.
My grandpa was in the hospital for almost 2 weeks, and I was having a difficult time. I wasn't exercising, eating correctly, and just generally stressed out. Everytime I checked my email, there was such encouragment, prayers, good thoughts, completely overwhelming.
It really is a family, united together, protecting everyone, noticing when something is wrong and trying to do something about it.
My July fitness plan / tools:
Monday - - Adidas MiCoach Lose Weight Level 2 workout & continue walking / jogging my regular route at the park. 3 miles
Tuesday - EA Sports 9 Week Program Easy & Wii Fit using wiifitroutine.com rotating weight loss, strength, yoga & endurance workouts. Medium difficulty, 1 hour - 100 pushup challenge
Wednesday - Adidas MiCoach Lose Weight Level 2 workout & continue walking / jogging my regular route at the park. 3 miles
Thursday - EA Sports 9 Week Program Easy & Wii Fit using wiifitroutine.com rotating weight loss, strength, yoga & endurance workouts. Medium difficulty, 1 hour - 100 pushup challenge
Friday - Adidas MiCoach Lose Weight Level 2 Workout & bike my regular route at the park. 3+ miles
Saturday - EA Sports 9 Week Program Easy
Sunday - EA Sports 9 Week Program Easy - 100 pushup challenge
I may not accomplish all of these everyday and obviously all outdoor activities are weather permitting, but I do have alternate indoor plans.
July exercise goals:
Get back on track with both MiCoach & EA Sports Active workouts
Recap from June exercise plan:
I did not go swimming, but rather started EA Sports program.
I did not accomplish any of my goals in June
I hate the word diet. I can't say that I have ever attempted a diet. Lose It! is not about dieting. It is all about life style changes: committing to the long haul, losing the weight and keeping it off.
My dietary commitments to a life style change:
No bad or added carbs - means limiting pasta and bread consumption
Add fruits, veggies and protein to every meal
Drink at least 4 bottles of water a day - 96 oz
Control sodium intake
Recap from June dietary plan:
I received 19 free meals from Chick-Fil-A but it was for a chicken sandwich, fries, drink. With grandpa in the hospital, I used many of these coupons. Although I was eating fast food, I kept in mind my dietary plan and only ate the chicken breast from the sandwich. I have thrown the bread away every time.
I have made a couple of pasta dishes, which are obviously added carbs, but I add so much veggies & protein that instead of being the pasta with extras that I grew up eating these are extras with pasta dishes. For example, the other night I made:
1 cup pasta
1 1/2 cup cauliflower
1 cup broccoli
1 can tuna
Seasoning and simple olive oil dressing
With every single bite, I was getting more veggies than pasta and so delicious! And cured the pasta craving I was having!
Another trick shared on Lose It! to avoid carbs is cauliflower rice and OMG! So delicious! Takes a while to prepare without a food processor, but it is a great filler to add to a stir fry and my tongue cannot tell the difference. I have made it several times with different dishes. I am interested in trying it with Chinese or something similar that my body is so used to have rice. If this is successful, I can see foregoing rice on a permenant basis! :-)
Changes I have noticed:
My belt is almost ready to go down a hole. When I go for my walk in the park, I do actually move it down to the 2nd hole, but it would still be a hair too tight for all day long
My roommate and I went and bought new pants to fit me. 1 of the new pair are already loose.
I don't have a single shirt that is tight on my stomach anymore. I used to have that unsightly belly button indent in my shirts... No more! Can't even see my stomach except in shirts that are mean to be snug.
Exercise intensity is increasing and though it is difficult, I am completing workouts I would not have imagined 3 months ago. With grandpa in the hospital, I was not working out after work, but rather going straight to the hospital. Once morning I woke up early and popped in a Leslie Sansone video. When I first bought the video, at least 3 years ago, I was only able to complete 1 mile of a 4 mile workout. The only reason I was not able to complete all 4 miles of the video is because I needed to get ready for work. I had the stamina and ambition to keep going through the whole workout! Also the 2 biggest hills at the park, I am able to power walk and push myself up them rather than just crawling and hoping and praying that I would make it to the top.
Comfortable enough to start jogging while on my walk
Saw a couple of friends for the first time in 2 - 4 months and they both commented on my weight loss and that I was looking good
I can feel muscle definition underneath of the fat on my arms and my legs!
I certainly can't see a difference in my pictures although with only 4 lb difference I wouldn't expect to see much. I also realized before taking this months pictures that I needed a tighter shirt to actually be able to see a difference, hense the change in shirt for July.
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