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
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
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
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
Thursday, March 25, 2010
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$ha.
Weight: 192
Mood: Happy
After a week off from personal training (my PT went on spring break), I think I'm doing pretty well on my own. I upped my cardio to 45 minutes for the next 2-3 weeks and then I'm going up to an hour. I can tell I'm in MUCH better shape than I was when I started.
I've set a goal for myself of running a 5k this summer (and then frequently after, as often as I can afford to) and a half marathon by next year. Since a 5k is only 3.1 miles, it works out to be about 30-40 minutes of running. I guess it's an excuse to buy new running shoes and clothes. >.> A good friend of mine has been really focusing on weight loss, diet and exercise lately as well, so we plan to work towards these goals together. As soon as she moves back to Dallas, we will be doing yoga and running on a regular basis.
My main problem now (aside from my pants falling off at work), is that cardio is really, really boring. My iPod is about 300 years old and doesn't do anything but play music. I want to upgrade to a newer model, probably a 5th gen Nano with video capability. I figure I can watch episodes of Dexter or True Blood while on the crosstrainer to keep myself from falling asleep, hurting myself or quitting early from boredom. However, I'm broke. I have a phone with video, but it only supports mp4 and I don't have any conversion software for my avis.
I'm also looking for some crappy pop music with a lot of energy to keep me going. I admit, I hate that type of music normally, but anything upbeat and easy to dance to makes me move faster. I downloaded some stuff I would be ashamed of if anyone found it on my iPod this week. I'm looking at you, Ke$ha.
Weight: 192
Mood: Happy
Monday, March 15, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
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.
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.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
First Week Done! Huzzah!
So after a week of busting my ass at work, I was let go. No idea why, aside from the fact that I didn't kiss enough ass. I was early every day, worked harder than anyone else and faster than anyone else and even stayed late when they were swamped to help out. But alas, they "overhired" and apparently I was first in line to go. So, I will no longer be spending 8 hours walking and lifting. On the plus side, that leaves more room for the gym until I find a new job.
I went to the gym four days this week (I skipped a day because I apparently pulled a groin muscle or something and couldn't walk after work. Also, pulling a groin muscle feels like you had sex for ten hours without the benefit of actually having sex for 10 hours.) Each day, I spent at least 20 minutes on an elliptical and then worked on either legs or arms and abs every day. I feel like my core has tightened quite a bit, which is muy bueno (sp?). I also had a personal training session and he said my leg is gimpy, so we spent an hour showing me things to do to correct it. Since he wasted an hour on my gimpiness, he said I can have another session next week. Score! At the end of the week, I lost 2lbs! 60 to go!
Weight: 200
Mood: Tired, but hopeful
I went to the gym four days this week (I skipped a day because I apparently pulled a groin muscle or something and couldn't walk after work. Also, pulling a groin muscle feels like you had sex for ten hours without the benefit of actually having sex for 10 hours.) Each day, I spent at least 20 minutes on an elliptical and then worked on either legs or arms and abs every day. I feel like my core has tightened quite a bit, which is muy bueno (sp?). I also had a personal training session and he said my leg is gimpy, so we spent an hour showing me things to do to correct it. Since he wasted an hour on my gimpiness, he said I can have another session next week. Score! At the end of the week, I lost 2lbs! 60 to go!
Weight: 200
Mood: Tired, but hopeful
Monday, January 18, 2010
An Introduction
Like a lot of girls, I have always struggled with my weight. Initially, I don't think I was even fat, my mom just liked to put bad ideas in my head. Since about age 10, it has been a constant roller coaster ride. I have been fat, I have been scarily thin, I have been chubby, I have been in amazing shape. Now, I find myself at the point where I just want to be healthy and able to wear cute clothes without feeling like a hefer. I am 25 years old and today I weighed in at a whopping 202lbs. Now, I can start subtracting pounds for clothes, shoes, pee, pre-menstrual boating, etc, but I'd rather just end with an even 202 lbs. That is what the scale said and the guy at the gym told me scales don't lie! My new goal is to hit 140lbs and remain around there for the rest of my life. I don't want to be a lingerie model, I just want to be healthy and confident.
This blog will be used to track my progress and hopefully to maybe inspire other girls to get healthy and live an active life. I know I can do it, but it won't be an easy road. There will be a lot of crying (particularly when I am craving Taco Bell), probably a lot of yelling at my boyfriend, a lot of gulping down protein shakes before I can taste them and generally wanting to give up. I am hoping by keeping a blog, I am going to be more motivated and more excited when I start seeing results.
Weight: 202
Mood: Optimistic
This blog will be used to track my progress and hopefully to maybe inspire other girls to get healthy and live an active life. I know I can do it, but it won't be an easy road. There will be a lot of crying (particularly when I am craving Taco Bell), probably a lot of yelling at my boyfriend, a lot of gulping down protein shakes before I can taste them and generally wanting to give up. I am hoping by keeping a blog, I am going to be more motivated and more excited when I start seeing results.
Weight: 202
Mood: Optimistic
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