This week's theme: I have no idea how much I weigh. But at the moment, I think that's a good thing. Obviously my metabolism is taking its sweet damn time realizing I AM ACTUALLY WORKING OUT, and I refuse to be tied to the scale in the meantime. I do trust that I will see results eventually, and in the meantime I know I'm doing EVERYTHING I can. And then some, some days.
How else can I measure my success? For one, I've given up on fitday.com and implemented the Lose It! app on my iPhone. It budgets my calories for me as I go, and without internet at home this makes sure I don't go over with my last meal of the day + bad math skills. The week at a glace + goal tracking are also MUCH easier to look at. Now if they could just make a great pedometer for the phone, I'd be set!
Another thing I'm loving is that I know I'm in better shape. On January 11th I couldn't jog more than a block or so - literally. When I started jogging towards the start of February, I could do one mile at maybe 18 minutes. Maybe a little more? Yesterday, perhaps fueled by family drama, perhaps not, I knocked out 3 miles in 42:44. It was nice to de-stress on the treadmill, but I feel pretty confident I can stay at 15 minute miles even without extra motivation.
My small jeans don't fit over my butt yet - BUT THEY WILL. [For the record, Ro, these are the jeans you tried to make me get rid of because they were giant on me. Ah, smoking + redbull. You were great for weigh loss.]
5 weeks until my 5 mile Tulip Run!!
xo
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
breaking down
Okay, that title is a little dramatic. But - for the past 2-3 weeks I've been better at working out than I've ever been, and still no real weight loss. It's frustrating. So I broke down and re-signed up for weight watchers online. I know it's about the food, and really being able to track it. I hate that it's about that for me, and the problem is (or was, last time I tried WW) that it's too easy to focus on the food and then rationalize away the excercise. I'll just stay under my points and then I don't have to work out turns into not staying under my points AND not working out and...well you see. Plus it's hard to figure out points for juice, which is how I start every day.
In my heart I know that I can't have it just one way, though. I am going to need to watch food AND keep my activity up. WW is a very convienient way to make that happen for me, so here we go.
In my heart I know that I can't have it just one way, though. I am going to need to watch food AND keep my activity up. WW is a very convienient way to make that happen for me, so here we go.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
[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
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
Saturday, February 21, 2009
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.
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.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
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.
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.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
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.
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.
Monday, February 16, 2009
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!
PLEASE!
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