15 lbs and one pants size down!

Woo! :D

I officially have dropped a pants size and I can not longer be considered "plus size". I celebrated by eating a small slice of pizza and going to the gym. While there, I was approached by a gym employee who told me I look like I am doing awesome and they admire my dedication! I also talked to my personal trainer a bit (I'm not doing sessions with him anymore unless I fall into a pile of money) and he said he can tell I'm working hard. He told me not to expect to drop a lot of pounds, but to focus on my size instead, since I am doing a lot of lifting now. Since my old jeans fit, I am content for the day. :)

Weight: 187
Mood: happy

Oops, forgot to post for awhile!

So...it's been awhile! I have continued to work out 5-6 days a week, despite forgetting to keep up with my journal. The weight loss seems to have come to a crawl, BUT that's okay. I started a new lifting plan and I can feel that I am building a ton of new muscle. This of course weighs more than fat, so the numbers on the scale aren't going to be going down super fast. My pants officially don't fit, so it's almost time to go shopping for a smaller size. I'm finally at the point where people are asking me if I am losing weight! Yay!

The training plan involves four days of lifting and I have been doing one to two days of cardio in addition. I'm trying to do an hour on those days, but I get bored and my iPod is lame and I can't figure out how to work iTunes. But, I digress. Here is the link to what I have been doing, I am currently about to begin week three of the first four weeks. I have actually increased by strength by a lot in the first two weeks, I can't wait to see what happens this week! http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/womans_lean_sexy_bible.htm

Weight: 187
Mood: Sore, but ready for more

Slightly off track..

Ugh this weekend was horrible ( in terms of my diet/ workout plan). I ate some bad stuff and only made it to the gym once in 4 days. I did take my dog for two very long walks, but that doesn't really count imo.

I now have the flu, so it's going to be a few days before I can get back into the gym! I guess if there is a plus side, it's that I'm not gaining weight? I guess it's not so great to look at it like that. I just hate that my progress was slowed!

Weight: 190
Mood: Bleh

Another One Bites the Dust

Another pound down! I can't keep up with my calorie intake vs. my cardio at the moment. I ate like a pig and still lost weight!

I'm finding that I hit the "wall" at about 7 minutes of cardio and I don't want to keep going, but once I get past that, it's smooth sailing. I set a goal of 45 minutes today and ended up doing an hour on the cross trainer. It's getting easier and easier to keep going...aside from the boredom. Video iPod anyone?

And seriously, the pants are falling off. I want to go buy some new ones, but I know I'll need a new pair in a month or so. I guess for now, it's a belt or yoga pants with a drawstring.

I have a PT session tomorrow at 5, which I am not looking forward to. :p

Weight: 191
Mood: Happy, sore, ready for bed

Push it to the limit....

I've dropped 10 lbs so far! I am only weighing myself once every two weeks from now on, since I am more focused on size vs. weight. I'm gaining a lot of muscle right now, so my actual number won't be going down significantly. My pants are officially too small for me and some of my shirts look pretty loose, which is good.

After a week off from personal training (my PT went on spring break), I think I'm doing pretty well on my own. I upped my cardio to 45 minutes for the next 2-3 weeks and then I'm going up to an hour. I can tell I'm in MUCH better shape than I was when I started.

I've set a goal for myself of running a 5k this summer (and then frequently after, as often as I can afford to) and a half marathon by next year. Since a 5k is only 3.1 miles, it works out to be about 30-40 minutes of running. I guess it's an excuse to buy new running shoes and clothes. >.> A good friend of mine has been really focusing on weight loss, diet and exercise lately as well, so we plan to work towards these goals together. As soon as she moves back to Dallas, we will be doing yoga and running on a regular basis.

My main problem now (aside from my pants falling off at work), is that cardio is really, really boring. My iPod is about 300 years old and doesn't do anything but play music. I want to upgrade to a newer model, probably a 5th gen Nano with video capability. I figure I can watch episodes of Dexter or True Blood while on the crosstrainer to keep myself from falling asleep, hurting myself or quitting early from boredom. However, I'm broke. I have a phone with video, but it only supports mp4 and I don't have any conversion software for my avis.

I'm also looking for some crappy pop music with a lot of energy to keep me going. I admit, I hate that type of music normally, but anything upbeat and easy to dance to makes me move faster. I downloaded some stuff I would be ashamed of if anyone found it on my iPod this week. I'm looking at you, Ke$ha.

Weight: 192
Mood: Happy

:)

Eight Pounds Down!

I've lost 8lbs so far! It has now been exactly a month and I have been doing pretty good. My clothes are looser and I have almost gone down a pants size. My last weigh in was 194, but I have a sneaking suspicion I have lost more fat, but replaced it with muscle. I have been eating fairly healthy (I cheat on Saturdays when I eat out with the boyfriend's parents and I have three beers a week) and have a new job that requires me to be on my feet for about 8 hours a day.

I finally broke down and hired a personal trainer. The boy and I decided to share 16 sessions between the two of us, since it was the cheapest option. He has been getting a lot more muscular and is losing weight faster, which is totally unfair, but I digress. My first training session was on Monday, although it was the same PT I worked with when I had my free session. The first time was just an evaluation and coming up with a diet and workout plan for me. Basically, I need to work on my gimpy leg (my TI band is tight and causes my foot and knee to turn out) and strengthen my core. My diet consists of a flax seed shake for breakfast (doesn't taste nearly as bad as it sounds), a Special K bar for a snack, a Healthy Choice meal for lunch or Subway (since I have to eat at work), a cheese stick for a snack, a low carb dinner and then a sugar free dessert (I like sugar free, fat free Jello Pudding). I also have a Nectar (bleh) protein shake after working out. As I said earlier, I cheat on Saturdays and can have 3 beers a week, or liquor with Diet Coke or red wine in moderation.

My training session on Monday consisted of 30 minutes of cardio, followed by stretching my gimp leg, step ups with weights into a shoulder press, walking up and down the stairs while doing shoulder presses with free weights (15 times in total, up and down the stairs counting as 1). In between those sets, I did squats with 25lbs and then finished with lunges across the gym. It hurt. On non training days, I typically do 30 minutes of cardio followed by fast lifting (always keeping the heart rate up) and then 10-15 more minutes or cardio. The last few weeks, I have been starting on a crosstrainer and ending on an elliptical, but that will be switched up next week.

All in all, it has been tiring, but I love seeing progress!

Weight: 194
Mood: Tired, cranky, hungry, dreading stairs tomorrow.