[4 weeks is 1 month, OH MY] check in

AKA, for the love of Bob.

Last night I made my way through all levels of the boot camp DVD - a sweet gift from my dear husband-valentine! I know that 4 weeks ago I couldn't have done it, and it was a nice milestone to complete it.

I weighed in this morning at 176 pounds - 5 pounds of weight loss total. While this is nowhere near my goal, or my goal pace, I have to admit that a pound a week ain't shabby. I feel better, I feel strong, I sleep better, I have more energy... what's not to love?

In two weeks I have a biofeeback appointment with Kate Poole, just like the one JR did. Excited to have Kate's input, she's incredibly knowledgeable about all around well being. I know she'll call me out on the fact that I've been eating non-organic foods, for one, including non organic meats and cheese. I don't want to sacrifice my attention to healthy foods in favor of what will make me simply lose weight faster.

I only have 5 more weeks to train for the Tulip Run, which continues to be my focal point for my workouts. I also meet with a personal trainer tomorrow for my first appointment. I've been setting rewards for myself - like after the 8k, I'll treat myself to a Jillian Michaels book + a week of hot yoga.

Ok guys, eagerly waiting to hear from everyone... love you all. xo

Life happens

Thursday night at 9 pm, my husband had to go to the emergency room. He's just fine now, but at the time we didn't know what was happening, even if it might be a stroke. I had to stay home with my stepson, not let on to what was happening, put him to sleep like it was a normal night, and wait at home rather than being on hand to help.

The first thing I wanted was a cigarette. Since I had none, I had CHOCOLATE. Thanks, PMS. Only an extra 250 calories, but still. He didn't get home from the ER until 6 in the morning, so needless to say everyone's sleep was a bit off. I was so exhausted all day that I skipped the gym and went to bed at 7:30 last night.

Basically those 48 hours are a wash. I'm optimistic I didn't do too much damage, but there was certainly no forward progress. I'm NOT going to let it get me down, even if I did have to miss my weekly Cappy's this morning. Rather than throwing in the towel, I'm going to try to double up.

Next time a crisis hits, I'd rather see myself pop in a workout dvd rather than bust out the truffles.

There's only 83 days left until I go to Vegas. Time to get things done.

More of what's good, less of what isn't

Last sad post + J's asskicking aside, I thought it might be nice to mention a few less bummer items.

Like... my breakfast this morning! Raw, nutritious, good for fast oxidizers.

6 oz almond milk
1T amazon bliss
2oz raw spinach
1oz frozen mixed berries
2-5 drops vanilla stevia to taste - Whole Foods brand is the best

Or... my workout last night! I did 30 minutes on the elliptical, and sweated my *** off. Then some upper body weights and experimenting with the ab machines, putting pride aside in favor of learning how on earth they worked. A long sit in the sauna for detox + stretching [tight muscles around my knees respond well to this] and I felt great by the time I left.

Stupid scale can't get me down.

Week 3 check in

Scale disaster! Brownies! Knees! It has not been a glorious week for round three.

If the scale is correct, I actually haven't lost any weight since I started. Whatever my estimates were previously, it says I weigh in at 181. Before anyone tries to say I gained muscle, that's likely b.s. - there's no WAY I do enough lifting to gain 8 lbs of muscle. I have worked out at least once a day, every day, for three weeks, mostly cardio. I have eaten an average of 1,300 calories a day.

What. The. Eff.

I must admit that yesterday I gave in and baked brownies, which thank goodness were awful - not tempting. But I did have one, and I did NOT work out thanks to a combo of despair and soreness in my knees.

I know enough not to let the scale set you back, but really? This is frustrating. Hopefully everyone will share tales of accomplishment and shedding pounds to encourage me forward.

I fell off the wagon and rolled down the hill.

...and hit every delicious, fattening thing on my way down. Almond croissant, tasty quesadilla, cherry coke, HOT PASTRAMI SANDWICH. "I'm on vacation!" I told myself, but really it was just Portland and I'm home now, so what's my excuse for the ice cream I'm about to tuck into? PRESIDENTS DAY? Frick! And you know I haven't exercised (besides a 3 mile walk on Saturday, but that was to FOOD). Someone tell me something to get me back on track. I already feel the "snowpants" effect creeping back to my thighs. Help me please.

PLEASE!

2 new favorite things

Favorite workout song: "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga

Favorite healthy dinner: Quinoa pasta with broiled salmon + asparagus, fresh cherry tomatoes, homemade pesto [light on the extra virgin olive oil, heavy on the lemon juice] - DELICIOUS

Ran 3 miles today. Ready, go.

delayed weight loss?

So either my scale is wacky or I lost 4 more lbs in the last two days?? Argh. I need to get a really good scale or head to the IMA and see if they have a scale that is accurate. At this point, I have lost somewhere between 8 lbs and 4 in the last 3 weeks. If it is only 4 then this weight is coming off slower then I wanted and I need to up my exercising days. Right now I'm still doing 2 days (an hour each) during the week at boot camp and one hour at the IMA or Greenlake walking or jogging on the weekend. Maybe I need to add more running days? I will try to run both Sat and Sun if I can and see if that helps. My appetite during this cold I've had the last week is very low, so maybe I did lose 4lbs in the last day. Yay for the flu/cold! Hahaha. Ok, S and I need more inspiration, is anyone else have good weight loss, and if so tell us what you are doing so we can mimick it. :) Thanks!
p.s. go see Coraline. It was really really good, if you are into Burton films.