Today was cinco de mayo...
Being new to my office, I decided to do the proper social thing by participating in the cinco de mayo festivities. I paid my $8 for the food, and I ate all of it. Every last bit. I'm not gonna lie. It was delicious, and I loved every bite.
It was a stressful day/week, and I poured myself a glass of red wine almost as soon as I walked in the door tonight. Hey, it's Friday.
I'm sore from my workout yesterday, so I will not be going to the gym today - tomorrow, yes. I have pains that I don't think should be messed with, so I'm taking a day off. Whatevs...
Next glass...coming up...
Oh wait...some accomplishments. Engagement ring has been on for 2 days now (with my wedding band...yay). My second fav suit, which is supposed to have a stretchy element to it, is no longer stretchy...yay. I'm getting my hair did tomorrow night...something drastic that I wouldn't do when I was fat. No, I don't know what it is yet - it's a surprise from my gurl Jenn (Glam). I guess the hair part wasn't really an accomplishment, but it's still one of my favorite activities (hair and makeup...yay). I think there was something else that I keep forgetting to mention... hmmm... maybe I'll have an addendum for lata...
ok...i may delete this blog in the morn...
I am SOOOOOO glad it's Friday. what a beautiful evening...
Friday, May 4, 2007
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Today
Ok, I was afraid to weigh myself this morning because of my "hugely" successful weigh-in yesterday, so I didn't. That might be cheating a little, but it works for me. I ate lightly today and drank all my water, then I decided to brave the scale before I hit the gym. Still at 138ish!!!! That's awesome considering it was the middle of the day and I'd drank more water than usual. I will be weighing myself tomorrow morning for sure.
I met with the trainer tonight and it was a nice workout. My new friend, Davina, wanted to do some cardio before leaving, so I took the opportunity to jump on the elliptical. We stayed on for 30 minutes and I burned an extra 300 calories. This is why people should workout together if at all possible. Of course, I used to workout with a friend when I was younger, and we'd leave early to hit BK all the time. But we were thin back then, so...
22 days till demf...
I met with the trainer tonight and it was a nice workout. My new friend, Davina, wanted to do some cardio before leaving, so I took the opportunity to jump on the elliptical. We stayed on for 30 minutes and I burned an extra 300 calories. This is why people should workout together if at all possible. Of course, I used to workout with a friend when I was younger, and we'd leave early to hit BK all the time. But we were thin back then, so...
22 days till demf...
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
And the drop....
Yes, there it is...I actually did not expect this, but today my morning weigh-in was somewhere between 137 & 138. Completely and solidly below 140 & the lowest I've ever weighed since having kids. There may still be fluctuations in my future, but I feel that it's solidly down there now. I am now about 5 lbs away from the point where I no longer have to consider myself technically overweight. Do I feel a swimsuit pic comin' on???? Ummm...not quite yet. Maybe when I hit normal weight range. We'll see....
Now I think I could actually hit 135 by demf. 24 days away. It's a very realistic goal.
Now I think I could actually hit 135 by demf. 24 days away. It's a very realistic goal.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Question from Billy
Comment From Billy: I wanted to ask you about something you blogged about a few days ago. You mentioned that you had better weight loss results when you didn't go to the gym? I ask because I know that in the past, when I was sick or something and couldn't work out for a week or so, I would lose more weight. I attributed it to losing muscle. What's your take?
I have a lot of thoughts on this, and I really don't know if one of them is right or if it's a combination. My first thought is that yes, it's due to muscle loss. However, I don't think that there is any way that the 40 lbs I lost while not working out was all muscle loss. I do think that it would have been better for me to keep working out, but I don't think I would have lost as many pounds (although I might be at the same size - with better composition maybe).
My second line of thought is that I think I eat a lot more when I work out regularly. I don't know if this is because I justify more snacking because of all the working out or if I just need more calories. Either way, I think that the net amount of calories I consume (without burning) is less when I don't work out - but that's just me.
My trainer told me that weight loss is more about eating less - portion control. This will help with weight loss a ton more than exercise will. If you are working out all the time but continue to eat like you did before...chances are you're not going to lose much weight fast. You may gain muscle, but the fat is going to stick around. I know that when I was doing the Team Weight Loss class, I was still eating a lot of calories. I lost 13 pounds in 12 weeks, which was fine, but I really focused on eating better after I stopped going to the gym. This is when I started losing most of the weight to get me to where I am now. Yes, I could have done a lot better in that class had I stuck to the diet; however, that would have been too drastic for me - just because I know myself. (I'm Libra - it's all about the balance for me.) We all have to find what works best for us individually, and I think that I've finally figured myself out. I have other friends that can only be all or nothing and that totally works for them.
Sorry if I took a simple question and just went crazy with it. I tend to do that at times :)
I have a lot of thoughts on this, and I really don't know if one of them is right or if it's a combination. My first thought is that yes, it's due to muscle loss. However, I don't think that there is any way that the 40 lbs I lost while not working out was all muscle loss. I do think that it would have been better for me to keep working out, but I don't think I would have lost as many pounds (although I might be at the same size - with better composition maybe).
My second line of thought is that I think I eat a lot more when I work out regularly. I don't know if this is because I justify more snacking because of all the working out or if I just need more calories. Either way, I think that the net amount of calories I consume (without burning) is less when I don't work out - but that's just me.
My trainer told me that weight loss is more about eating less - portion control. This will help with weight loss a ton more than exercise will. If you are working out all the time but continue to eat like you did before...chances are you're not going to lose much weight fast. You may gain muscle, but the fat is going to stick around. I know that when I was doing the Team Weight Loss class, I was still eating a lot of calories. I lost 13 pounds in 12 weeks, which was fine, but I really focused on eating better after I stopped going to the gym. This is when I started losing most of the weight to get me to where I am now. Yes, I could have done a lot better in that class had I stuck to the diet; however, that would have been too drastic for me - just because I know myself. (I'm Libra - it's all about the balance for me.) We all have to find what works best for us individually, and I think that I've finally figured myself out. I have other friends that can only be all or nothing and that totally works for them.
Sorry if I took a simple question and just went crazy with it. I tend to do that at times :)
May 1st, part 2
Ok, I just got back from the gym. 60 minutes of personal training. My heart rate monitor said I burned 539 calories. Not too much with the weights tonight, so maybe I will stay under 140 tomorrow morning. That would be awesome.
I bought some new workout clothes this past weekend, and may I say how utterly impressed with the way they look on me. Ok, yes, I understand how vain this is, but my thighs are actually looking tight. I cannot believe how small and firm they are looking - especially the lower parts of them. I have almost never had small thighs in my life, so I hope everyone understands that this is just from my perspective. There are plenty of people out there that would slit their wrists if they woke up with my body. Does anyone remember that made for tv movie from the 80's with Mare Winningham - where her body survived an accident but not her brain, and vice versa for this beautiful blonde. Long story short, they did a brain transplant, and the blonde's brain was not happy with what she woke up to. Ok, it all made sense to me when I was writing it, but now I'm second guessing how relevant this all is.
Anyways, another great workout. I cannot wait for my brother to see me next week. I've lost over 20 pounds since his last visit...and he was super impressed even back then.
Life really is good. For now...or until tomorrow when I see 143 on the scale again.
Oh, one more quick thought...for those that have watched Biggest Loser... ya know how there's that one week where everyone starts to look really different. It all seems to start happening for everyone at the same time - and everything starts changing very quickly from that week on. The muscle starts to take over and the fat starts melting off. I feel that's where I'm at now. It seems that every day I see another change. Such a great feeling. Ok, I'm done with this entry now - seriously :)
Have a great night!
I bought some new workout clothes this past weekend, and may I say how utterly impressed with the way they look on me. Ok, yes, I understand how vain this is, but my thighs are actually looking tight. I cannot believe how small and firm they are looking - especially the lower parts of them. I have almost never had small thighs in my life, so I hope everyone understands that this is just from my perspective. There are plenty of people out there that would slit their wrists if they woke up with my body. Does anyone remember that made for tv movie from the 80's with Mare Winningham - where her body survived an accident but not her brain, and vice versa for this beautiful blonde. Long story short, they did a brain transplant, and the blonde's brain was not happy with what she woke up to. Ok, it all made sense to me when I was writing it, but now I'm second guessing how relevant this all is.
Anyways, another great workout. I cannot wait for my brother to see me next week. I've lost over 20 pounds since his last visit...and he was super impressed even back then.
Life really is good. For now...or until tomorrow when I see 143 on the scale again.
Oh, one more quick thought...for those that have watched Biggest Loser... ya know how there's that one week where everyone starts to look really different. It all seems to start happening for everyone at the same time - and everything starts changing very quickly from that week on. The muscle starts to take over and the fat starts melting off. I feel that's where I'm at now. It seems that every day I see another change. Such a great feeling. Ok, I'm done with this entry now - seriously :)
Have a great night!
New low
I just weighed myself after work. Don't get on me for weighing myself too much...it helps me usually. Well, anyways...I weighed in at 138.5. I am about to go to the gym, so I hope that it will stay under 140 tomorrow morning. It might not, because of the strength training tonight, but it will go there again eventually - soon I think.
Just a Quickie
I was very busy at work today, so it was easy to stay on track with my eating. SB breakfast bar, Lean Cuisine for lunch, some pretzels from someone else's desk, and coffee with just creamer (i always allow myself this - it really is my snack usually). Got home from work and went to the gym. Used the treadmill today, and I was happy with my endurance. 60 minutes total .. about 40 of those minutes going at 4.5 mph. 5 minutes total going 5.0 - 5.4ish (gotta start somewhere). 10 minutes at anywhere from 3.0 - 3.5 with an incline of anywhere from 8 - 15%. Heart rate monitor said that I burned over 600 calories. Yay. Then got the mocha madness shake from the Life Cafe. I don't even care how many calories. Today was an extra workout for the week and that was my dinner.
Over the weekend, I also enjoyed the outdoors. Pretty much ditto to Beck's blog on that subject. In the past, I've never wanted to spend time outdoors really, but I was excited to go walking through the Botannical Gardens in Ann Arbor (probably about 2 -3 miles total). I even took a quick jog through an open area. I'm pretty sure that part of the difference is being comfortable in my skin (and clothing). I also want to make that a part of my lifestyle. Ideally, we shouldn't have to go to a gym to get our exercise in, but it's pretty much the way it has to be in places like Michigan where we commute almost everywhere. Maybe someday I'll be successful in just being active in general, but for now, I need the gym.
I think I'm going to weigh in at less tomorrow (just a hunch). I'm starting to get a little frantic as my goal was to be solidly below 140 by the time my brother returned from college. That is one week from tomorrow. I know I can do it. I have to - I've met every goal up till this point. That being said...I will be ok if I don't make it. It's still good to have goals - although I agree with Rob's blog today too. Update @ 6:40 am 05/01/07: I weighed in at 140 this morning. Let's see if it'll stick. I kind of think it will. Cross your fingers for me.
Ok, I know I said this was a quickie blog, but evidently I don't know how to write short ones...maybe I should consider using a different font size...
Over the weekend, I also enjoyed the outdoors. Pretty much ditto to Beck's blog on that subject. In the past, I've never wanted to spend time outdoors really, but I was excited to go walking through the Botannical Gardens in Ann Arbor (probably about 2 -3 miles total). I even took a quick jog through an open area. I'm pretty sure that part of the difference is being comfortable in my skin (and clothing). I also want to make that a part of my lifestyle. Ideally, we shouldn't have to go to a gym to get our exercise in, but it's pretty much the way it has to be in places like Michigan where we commute almost everywhere. Maybe someday I'll be successful in just being active in general, but for now, I need the gym.
I think I'm going to weigh in at less tomorrow (just a hunch). I'm starting to get a little frantic as my goal was to be solidly below 140 by the time my brother returned from college. That is one week from tomorrow. I know I can do it. I have to - I've met every goal up till this point. That being said...I will be ok if I don't make it. It's still good to have goals - although I agree with Rob's blog today too. Update @ 6:40 am 05/01/07: I weighed in at 140 this morning. Let's see if it'll stick. I kind of think it will. Cross your fingers for me.
Ok, I know I said this was a quickie blog, but evidently I don't know how to write short ones...maybe I should consider using a different font size...
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