I haven't blogged in a few days, but it's not because I'm being bad or anything. I just have a lot going on right now, and I don't really have that much to say - good or bad. Boring boring. I haven't been to the gym since last Thursday. I was supposed to go last night, but I have so much work to do right now that I didn't make it. I got stuck at the car dealership until 9 tonight, so I obviously couldn't go. I will go back tomorrow. No biggie. I'm still there (mentally). The gym will still be waiting for me tomorrow.
That's all. Have a great night.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Crossing my fingers
I ate well yesterday until my party last night. We ordered Mexican Fiesta. I did split an entree with a friend, but I still ate some chips...although not as many as usual. The problem is that I woke up this morning and ate more chips with guac. I will really have to watch it for the rest of the day.
I didn't drink that much, so maybe it's not nearly as bad as how I'm seeing it. Someone brought a pizza over at around midnight, and I immediately grabbed a piece, but then I decided that it was not that good really so why eat it? After a couple of bites, I threw it away.
A friend that has been reading some of our blogs was at my party, and she said that she wanted to join F.A.T., but that she felt a little intimidated by our workouts and such. Intimidated by US?!? While I'm extremely impressed with how far we've all come, I don't think any of us have truly claimed the badass status (in our own heads). I mean...we joke about it sometimes, but I think we most of us still don't see ourselves like this. Maybe it's just me? I explained that we are all just real people that are trying to find our way through this whole new lifestyle thing and all. She is training for the 3 day Breast Cancer walk. I don't understand how she doesn't realize how impressive that is. Anyways, didn't mean to blow up your spot, Melissa. :)
She finally said that she wants to join. Hopefully she remembers this. Here's her blog. Welcome, Melissa!!!
Going to a party tonight, and I will be really trying to watch my caloric intake. I'm crossing my fingers for a good weigh-in tomorrow. Hopefully lots of water today will get me there.
I didn't drink that much, so maybe it's not nearly as bad as how I'm seeing it. Someone brought a pizza over at around midnight, and I immediately grabbed a piece, but then I decided that it was not that good really so why eat it? After a couple of bites, I threw it away.
A friend that has been reading some of our blogs was at my party, and she said that she wanted to join F.A.T., but that she felt a little intimidated by our workouts and such. Intimidated by US?!? While I'm extremely impressed with how far we've all come, I don't think any of us have truly claimed the badass status (in our own heads). I mean...we joke about it sometimes, but I think we most of us still don't see ourselves like this. Maybe it's just me? I explained that we are all just real people that are trying to find our way through this whole new lifestyle thing and all. She is training for the 3 day Breast Cancer walk. I don't understand how she doesn't realize how impressive that is. Anyways, didn't mean to blow up your spot, Melissa. :)
She finally said that she wants to join. Hopefully she remembers this. Here's her blog. Welcome, Melissa!!!
Going to a party tonight, and I will be really trying to watch my caloric intake. I'm crossing my fingers for a good weigh-in tomorrow. Hopefully lots of water today will get me there.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Measurable Results
I reached a couple of my big goals!!!
For the past year, I've pretty much worn the same bra size. Sure I've changed which notch I use, but I've always been in 38B, although I probably should have been in 40B at the beginning. I've been measuring myself occasionally over the past year - every time expecting to see 36B. I guess that's where I've mentally kind of drawn the line between medium and larger (for me). Last night I finally saw what I wanted to see. It has to be the boot camp. I've not done much with my upper body until this past month or so, and I suddenly hit my goal. I guess I'll consider myself thin when I get to 34B. I don't want to get below that at all. Ewww...
I am going to have another assessment at the gym within the next few days hopefully. It will be very cool to see if I've made progress from 06/28 (when they told me that I just needed to lose 2 lbs). I know I've lost 2 lbs, so I can't wait to see what they say is my body fat percentage.
Another measurable difference is my wedding ring. I have been able to get it on my finger with my engagement ring for a while now, but I've not been able to wear it for more than a day or so. Well, I put both of them on a couple of days ago, and they are still completely fine. I think they'll be staying on for good now. There is a noticeable change.
2 more days until the final weigh-in for the Challenge. I know that I did not lose 10 lbs, but I am still satisfied with what I accomplished. I know I've lost inches, and that is way more important to me at this point.
A girl here came back from maternity leave today and mentioned that I was looking a lot slimmer through my midsection and face. So once again...not much weight loss, but inches lost for sure.
For the past year, I've pretty much worn the same bra size. Sure I've changed which notch I use, but I've always been in 38B, although I probably should have been in 40B at the beginning. I've been measuring myself occasionally over the past year - every time expecting to see 36B. I guess that's where I've mentally kind of drawn the line between medium and larger (for me). Last night I finally saw what I wanted to see. It has to be the boot camp. I've not done much with my upper body until this past month or so, and I suddenly hit my goal. I guess I'll consider myself thin when I get to 34B. I don't want to get below that at all. Ewww...
I am going to have another assessment at the gym within the next few days hopefully. It will be very cool to see if I've made progress from 06/28 (when they told me that I just needed to lose 2 lbs). I know I've lost 2 lbs, so I can't wait to see what they say is my body fat percentage.
Another measurable difference is my wedding ring. I have been able to get it on my finger with my engagement ring for a while now, but I've not been able to wear it for more than a day or so. Well, I put both of them on a couple of days ago, and they are still completely fine. I think they'll be staying on for good now. There is a noticeable change.
2 more days until the final weigh-in for the Challenge. I know that I did not lose 10 lbs, but I am still satisfied with what I accomplished. I know I've lost inches, and that is way more important to me at this point.
A girl here came back from maternity leave today and mentioned that I was looking a lot slimmer through my midsection and face. So once again...not much weight loss, but inches lost for sure.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
I am so sore!
I am sick and tired of being sore all the time, and I love being sore all the time. I don't know.
Off to eat now. I ate quite well so far today, so I'm hoping that I don't blow it tonight.
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- Sunday - walking for several miles and then running 4 miles (outside)
- Monday - Boot Camp (total body)
- Wednesday - Boot Camp (lower body)
- Thursday - Running on treadmill for 2 miles + some high intensity intervals + Boot Camp (upper body)
Off to eat now. I ate quite well so far today, so I'm hoping that I don't blow it tonight.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Boot Camp (or should I call it booty camp)
Today was lower body, and it was hard but manageable. The best part was when I asked one of my group members to run a quick mile with me after class. We did it in about 10 minutes - not bad for after an intense workout. Killed just over 100 calories (almost enough to take care of those toasted coconut marshmallows before class). We are going to meet up again tomorrow 45 minutes before class to do some more cardio. Tomorrow is upper body.
I'm so excited for one of my friends. She has a bit to lose, but she has been making so many changes in her diet and lifestyle by eating well and walking. Her clothes are fitting better - she is wearing suits that were put away in her closet for a while. She is the one that I'm going to be biking with. It's so good to have this common goal with yet another person.
OK. Off to make my protein shake. Yum! :P
***Edit***
I forgot to blog about my trainer. She's one of those cutesie, blonde, buff, cheerleader types. She mentioned today that she had lost 50 lbs 7 yrs ago. She might weigh 115 now, but she's all muscle. Very inspiring. The funny thing about her story is that she lost it all when she signed up with a personal trainer, and she chose that specific trainer because he was the hottest...didn't care about credentials or anything. It took her a full year to lose it, but here she is 7 yrs later...consumed by Lifetime Fitness. She said today that she is quite the emotional eater. She was living in Hawaii for years before moving back here to take care of her dad after his heart attack 6 months ago. She gained 14 lbs when she came back, but she signed up for boot camp in April and has lost all of it now. It's just kind of cool to be able to relate to someone that looks like they have never struggled with their weight. fyi...her dad has lost 30 lbs since she's been back.
I'm so excited for one of my friends. She has a bit to lose, but she has been making so many changes in her diet and lifestyle by eating well and walking. Her clothes are fitting better - she is wearing suits that were put away in her closet for a while. She is the one that I'm going to be biking with. It's so good to have this common goal with yet another person.
OK. Off to make my protein shake. Yum! :P
***Edit***
I forgot to blog about my trainer. She's one of those cutesie, blonde, buff, cheerleader types. She mentioned today that she had lost 50 lbs 7 yrs ago. She might weigh 115 now, but she's all muscle. Very inspiring. The funny thing about her story is that she lost it all when she signed up with a personal trainer, and she chose that specific trainer because he was the hottest...didn't care about credentials or anything. It took her a full year to lose it, but here she is 7 yrs later...consumed by Lifetime Fitness. She said today that she is quite the emotional eater. She was living in Hawaii for years before moving back here to take care of her dad after his heart attack 6 months ago. She gained 14 lbs when she came back, but she signed up for boot camp in April and has lost all of it now. It's just kind of cool to be able to relate to someone that looks like they have never struggled with their weight. fyi...her dad has lost 30 lbs since she's been back.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Protein Shake
Just a couple quick thoughts. I ate ok. I didn't go to the gym (still a little sore and tired from the past couple of days). I have boot camp for the next two days anyways. I was just hungry, so I decided to go with Marcol's suggestion on Beck's blog about the snacks under 250 calories. I could easily consume 250 calories on just about anything, but I decided to do something of substance. I don't know if I still made it under the 250 calories, but I feel better. 6 oz milk, fit & trim yogurt (frozen), 1 scoop whey protein. Some berries or a banana would have made it even better. I think I'm going to start having one of these after my workouts from now on.
Tonight I tried on a swimsuit that I've had since before I had kids. It fits. No control panel, but I would say it's OK. Certainly not hot, but ok. This is good enough for now. Good news is that I can still still that thigh definition that I mentioned the other day. Bad news is that my thoughts were still floating between confidence and disgust the whole time. How does this happen? Grrr... I still have a long way to go. No, I'm not posting any pictures.
I am going to start biking soon. That should yield some dramatic improvements to my inner thighs. I remember when I was younger, I used the bike at the gym every day for about 10 - 20 minutes. It only took about a month for me to see huge differences. I'm not expecting the same results as quickly this time, but still. The gym has free spinning classes. Plus, my friend and I are supposed to start riding bikes together on weekends now. I have to get my bike fixed up first, but this should be a good way to incorporate some real physical activity into my daily life. I would like to get to a point where the gym is just a supplement to my active lifestyle. That might be a little difficult year round in Michigan, but I can always try different things.
I'm starting a new earlier schedule at work tomorrow, so I have to get to bed now. Good night!
Tonight I tried on a swimsuit that I've had since before I had kids. It fits. No control panel, but I would say it's OK. Certainly not hot, but ok. This is good enough for now. Good news is that I can still still that thigh definition that I mentioned the other day. Bad news is that my thoughts were still floating between confidence and disgust the whole time. How does this happen? Grrr... I still have a long way to go. No, I'm not posting any pictures.
I am going to start biking soon. That should yield some dramatic improvements to my inner thighs. I remember when I was younger, I used the bike at the gym every day for about 10 - 20 minutes. It only took about a month for me to see huge differences. I'm not expecting the same results as quickly this time, but still. The gym has free spinning classes. Plus, my friend and I are supposed to start riding bikes together on weekends now. I have to get my bike fixed up first, but this should be a good way to incorporate some real physical activity into my daily life. I would like to get to a point where the gym is just a supplement to my active lifestyle. That might be a little difficult year round in Michigan, but I can always try different things.
I'm starting a new earlier schedule at work tomorrow, so I have to get to bed now. Good night!
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