Weekly Weigh In - Week 19

I gained weight this week. .4 pounds to be exact. Not thrilled about it but I knew it would happen. I didn't have the motivation to work out as much as I wanted to & I definitely didn't track my food as much as I have been. And then there was whiskey...

This was an ok week but not successful weight loss wise. Won't be dwelling on it and just have to move forward. My goal for this week is to track food & workout 4 times this week. I know that I'm successful when I track my food so why aren't I doing it? This post from the Unlikely Triathlete speaks to me. Something to think about...

Weekly Weigh In - Week 18

My weigh in this week was .8 lb. Not great but I lost weight and that's what matters.

This past week was pretty great. I felt so good in terms of my weight loss so far and workouts. I had some pretty awesome non-scale victories, discovered that change is possible and tracked my food every day.

I only worked out three times this week while my goal was five times. But during my walk on Monday, the shoes I wore weren't the best for walking and the arch of my right foot was aching for most of the week. It feels much better now so my goal for this week will be to workout 5 times.

Word!

A fun little survey from Kenz' blog.

Answer each question using only one word...

1. Where is your cell phone? charging

2. Your most significant other? searching

3. Your hair? curly

4. Your mother? funny

5. Your father? blank

6. Your favorite? Kindle

7. Your dream last night? weird

8. Your favorite drink? wine

9. Your dream/goal? alive

10. What room you are in? bedroom

11. Your hobby? reading

12. Your fear? failing

13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? healthy

14. Where were you last night? beach

15. Something that you aren't? greedy

16. Muffins? cupcakes

17. Wish list item? Chanel

18. Where you grew up? California

19. Last thing you did? blog

20. What are you wearing? PJs

21. Your TV? off

22. Your pets? nope

23. Friends? yes

24. Your life? worthwhile

25. Your mood? full

26. Missing someone? always

27. One place that I go to over and over? work

28. Something you want: clothes

29. Your favorite store? Amazon

30. Your favorite color? black

Have a great week! I'm hoping for a kick ass weigh in tomorrow.

Change in perspective

This is my current view. Yup, I am blogging from the beach. Gotta love technology. I'm sitting here after my 2.5 mile walk waiting for what will be a beautiful sunset.

Today I decided to take advantage of the awesome weather we are having in SF and go to the farmer's market. Typically I would drive there and park in the closest parking spot. But today I took public transportation because I wanted to walk around the city. I was enjoying myself and realized that my back didn't hurt and I wasn't winded or tired. After I walked around and bought a couple of items, I came home & decided that I would go back to the beach for a walk.

During my brisk walk, it dawned on me that not only has my body changed due to my weight loss, but mentally I've also changed. 18 weeks ago I would've been too lazy to go on a walk or would've have preferred the convenience of my car to get to places. But I'm realizing that by losing weight I am not only living but I feel alive. I have missed out on so much because of my weight & now it's the time to make up for it.

Non Scale Victories... whoo hoo!

I've had a couple of these accomplishments in the past couple of weeks but two of them really stand out for me. First, it's my clothing. It is getting loose especially in the caboose. I decided to get some clothes yesterday and it was sort of awkward trying to figure out what size I would be. As I tried on some pants for work, I realized that I am down 2 pants sizes (not 4 like I tweeted about). And then when I tried on some tops, I also was down 2 sizes as well. I started to tear up in the dressing room but these were happy tears. Even though I still have a long way to go, I was excited that this time this new way of living is actually working.

When I first started working out, my first workout was walking the Golden Gate Bridge. My first attempt was shameful.

10/27/10 - 1.03 miles in 26:33 minutes

This was supposed to be a brisk walk but looking at the stats it was more of a stroll. I was so out of shape.

I attempted this same walk again and here are my results:

1/17/11 - 3.19 miles in 58:42 minutes

Now I am not math whiz but that is some improvement in a matter of 2 & a half months. In October, I could barely make it to the first tower. I told myself that my second try I would make it to the second tower and I did. I was pretty exhausted at the end as you can tell by the graph above & the picture below shows you a picture of the bridge and the two distances.

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I took this picture at the second tower. It was hella foggy and freezing but I made it there and back.

I feel like in the past 17 weeks I have accomplished so much and I am feeling so motivated right now. I know that this is something I can do and this just proves it. I hope that my next weigh in I lose enough to reach 40 pounds. It would be so amazing if I could do it. For my next walk on the bridge my goal is to walk faster and walk all of it which is 3.4 miles.

GGB picture via Oravec

Weekly Weigh In - Week 17

First, I want to thank those who commented on my previous post. I've been thinking a lot about your comments and definitely appreciate your feedback. I've been on this journey for so long but only during the past 17 weeks have I actually stayed within a program that has worked for me. I think my lack of control scared me because I don't want to go back to being who I was before. I've been taking it day by day and trying really hard to keep going. I haven't brought any temptation into my home and for now that's how it will be.

Going into my weigh in this morning I was feeling less than cheerful about it. But I showed up and almost started doing the Roger Rabbit when I was told I had a 4.8 pound loss. I was not expecting that at all. I am now down 37.6 pounds and it feels incredible.

My goals for this week will be to continue tracking everything I eat and to work out at least 5 times this week. I ended up working out 4 times last week. I tried the Biggest Loser Workout 2 for the first time on Saturday and it kicked my ass. I was so sore that night and even on Sunday. I was only able to get through 20 minutes of it. Dude, I was the biggest loser that day and not in a good way. But I was glad that I attempted it. I also have some great non-scale victories to share but I will share those tomorrow.

Thanks again for the support.

Struggling...

After a successful weigh in, I should be feeling good about my progress yet this week I am struggling and feeling a bit out of control. It started on Tuesday when I bought some Skinny Cow Caramel Truffle ice cream bars. They are only 3 PointsPlus & 100 calories each which isn't terribly bad but I ate all six in a matter of 2 days. What pisses me off is the lack of control I had by eating them. Why I couldn't I just eat one? I also buy the Trader Joe's mixed nuts packs that come in serving sizes. Usually I eat one or two of those packs a day yet I ate the whole package (comes with 10) in three days. I am still within my allowed PointsPlus for the day but it's the fact that I ate them all in such a short amount of time that is upsetting me.

Today my lunch was rather unsatisfying and I was craving something greasy and salty. Basically something that isn't good for me. And after work I found myself eating a burger with fries at In N Out. I told myself that I would come home and do an hour of cardio as a way to "allow" mysel this meal. As I sat in my car eating it, I wasn't even enjoying it. I felt sick after I finished it and what's worse is that when I came home I didn't work out. It's 4 days into the week and I've worked out twice and one of those times was a half ass attempt.

I'm suddenly feeling like I can't control what I put into my body and it's silly to think that because I am in control. But I feel like I am drowning. I have such a long road ahead of me and it just feels like I'll never get there. I know that I didn't get to be this way overnight so it will take a while to be healthy. And I know that I am doing a good job. But suddenly the weight loss and changes in habits don't seem like enough. I don't want to gain back not even an ounce of what I have lost so far. It's almost like I need a bad weigh in get frustrated and get back on track. Is this just self sabotage? I think part of it is that I haven't been working on the mental/emotional side of why I let myself get to be this way. I think I am afraid of digging too deep into that part of myself for a fear of not liking what I find.

Weekly Weigh In - Week 16

I am loser baby! Monday I weighed in and am down 3.2 pounds.  I am back to being a 30 pound loser.  32.6 pounds to be exact.  I tracked my food the majority of the week and also worked out 5 times this past week.  Hoo-rah!

 

This week my goal is to continue tracking and exercise 5 times this week to continue with the 28-Day Bootcamp over at Sparkpeople.  Last week I did the 4 mile Walk Away the Pounds DVD (65 minutes of cardio) on two different days and I was so exhausted afterwards.  But I felt so great that I actually did it. Working out has now become something I do rather than something that I have to do.  It's amazing to see how my habits have changed in the past couple of weeks.  I'm pretty proud of myself. 

Monday Weigh In - Week 15

So close to being a 30 pound loser. This week I lost 2.6 pounds which brings my total to 29.6. I am almost there! I hope to hit 30 pounds by next weigh in. I tracked my food all week and the only splurge I had was dinner on New Year's Eve. I met up with a friend for tapas and sangria. I also worked out 6 days last week.

I know that I mentioned that I would be joining the 6 week iVillage challenge but I decided against it. I don't like that we don't get the assignments until that morning. I like to be able to plan out my week. I ended up signing up for SparkPeople's 28-Day Bootcamp instead. This week I have to commit to at least 5 days of cardio and do 5 o the toning videos posted on the website.

The day ended on a high note when I got home and I received a package from my friend Jenn over at So Very Fabulous. She also addicted to beauty products and has some great things happening for her this year. I suggest you check out her blog. Thanks Jenn!

She sent me the following MAC goodies which I don't have and look forward to trying out:

Glaze Lipstick in Phlox

Dazzleglass in Roman Holiday

Slimshine Lipstick in Lovey Dove

Brow Pencil in Taupe

Eye Shadow in Off The Page

Nail Lacquer in Gee Whiz

I did it!

I think I am crazy. Only I would set a goal to workout every day for two weeks during the busiest time of the year. What was I thinking? I was thinking that I needed to make MYSELF a priority and as it happens I did. I worked out 14 days in a row. For me, that's a great improvement since I am not the type of person to workout. It wasn't easy but I made the commitment to myself and I followed through with it.



I used the Nike Plus app to help me keep track of my workouts and used the Walk Away the Pounds DVDs every day. My workout varied from 30 to 45 minutes in length. What I came to realize is that it was possible to do it. I no longer have the excuse that I don't have time to workout. Doing this mini challenge for myself reinforced the fact that I perform better by setting small goals which in my mind are more attainable. I decided to join iVillage's 6 week weight loss challenge which starts Monday. I don't have too many details on it yet as but food wise, I will continue to follow WW.

Thanks to those who cheered me on during the past two weeks via my posts and Twitter. I really do appreciate your support. I am actually looking forward to getting some new workout clothes. Whoo hoo!